Bloc Cafe
11 Bow St, Medford, MA
Crema's Take
“Bloc Cafe is a spacious, welcoming spot where the coffee and creative drinks—like their celebrated strawberry matcha—are matched by genuinely warm staff (regulars rave about Billy and Esther) and thoughtfully executed food, from tempeh bacon breakfast sandwiches to standout cardamom buns. The split-level indoor seating and charming green patio make it equally suited for focused remote work, casual meetings with friends, or leisurely brunches, and it's become a neighborhood favorite precisely because it nails both the coffee craft and the human touch.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection, with creative signature drinks, good cold brew. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
love this place! both the inside and outside are very industrial-chic, and the outdoor seating is such a delight in the warm weather! the staff are friendly and cool and they always have fun seasonal drinks. great place to do work or meet up with people
Nice spot with quick service. Friendly staff and the seating is first come first serve. Make sure to check out the whole dining room as there is cool stuff in the back. Good coffee and food
A spacious cafe in Union Square popular among the locals. Part of the local DBF trifecta. A well-known trio of neighborhood cafes and bakeries owned by Tucker and Jennifer. Despite being an independent neighborhood cafe, the staff is officially unionized, so the whole operation…
Bloc feels like one of those rare places where you can just sit and be. Good coffee, solid food, and a bakery that always hits—but what makes it special is the atmosphere. There’s a quiet creative energy here. You’ll see artists, writers, people working on their own worlds, and…
Best strawberry matcha I’ve ever had in my life, the place is lovely and the workers are amazing. I’ve been there couple of times and Billy and Esther are always the best!! I’m going back for sure❤️❤️
Spacious cafe with super cute indoor seating and a green outdoor seating area. I got a breakfast sandwich on a bagel with tempeh bacon (that was great). Latte was also yummy and split a brown butter chocolate chip cookie (tasty and sweet). Would definitely come back, wish it…
Crema Reviews
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