Faro Café

5 Arrow St, Cambridge, MA

★★★★★4.3(338 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Faro strikes that rare balance between a serious espresso bar and a genuine third place where you can actually settle in for hours. The shop earns its reputation through meticulous pour-overs and inventive specialty drinks alongside impeccably executed classics, all served in a space that welcomes both quick caffeine fixes and lingering conversations. It's the kind of Cambridge spot where local regulars sit shoulder-to-shoulder with laptop workers, united by genuine care for what's in their cup.”

What to expect

Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu.

MeetingsCraft espressoSpecialty drinksTraditional drinksLaptop friendlySlow sitPastries

Google Reviews

Jeb Taylor
★★★★★a month ago

I had a very good experience here. The staff was friendly and efficient. I ordered a flat white and a plain croissant. The flat white was well done, not too hot and the milk was a good consistency. The barista also expertly created a beautiful Rosetta on top which is not easy to…

Martin Witczak (Marty)
★★★★★a month ago

We stumbled here on accident… saw musicians in the window and stopped by. Heard some great jazz and had a cortado. Great Bohemian atmosphere. There was chess, puzzles, and lots of smiles among the music.

Andrea Alegre
★★★★★a year ago

I admit I can be snobbish about coffee (still haven't found a cafe in Boston/Cambridge that I wholeheartedly love with no caveats) but I really, really hated the coffee here. I got a flat white and the pull was so watery I couldn't taste the coffee (or even the milk)!!! There…

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