Kickstand Cafe
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Kickstand Cafe

594 Massachusetts Ave, Watertown, MA

★★★★★4.6(918 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Kickstand Cafe has cultivated a genuinely welcoming atmosphere where you can linger for hours with your laptop or catch up with friends over espresso-focused drinks and solid sandwiches like their popular mozzarella, tomato and pesto panini. The sunny outdoor seating and easy bike access via the Minuteman Bikeway make it feel more like a community gathering spot than a typical coffee shop, though the food quality can be a bit inconsistent. With friendly staff, reasonable parking, and a refreshingly dog-free policy that actually works for everyone, this Watertown spot rewards regulars who appreciate the vibe over perfection.

What to expect

Traditional drinksOutdoor seatingPastriesParkingEspresso focusedLaptop friendlySlow sitLight foodMeetings

Google Reviews

E. L. C.
★★★★★2 months ago

Great chicken salad. I am also happy that pet dogs are no longer permitted inside. As a dog lover, I understand wanting to bring your family with you everywhere. As a human with dog allergies, I appreciate being able to limit my exposure to animals in indoor spaces. Tough call to make.

Laura C
★★★★★3 months ago

Nice spot for a coffee or sandwich. My go to is the mozzarella, tomato and pesto panini. There’s also a selection of baked goods. Easy access from the Minuteman Bikeway if you ‘re riding. Small parking area if you’re driving, or park on the street.

Julia Chernushevich
★★★★★3 months ago

What a great place with a really unique and pleasant vibe. I wish the food tasted better - my bagel felt like it was days old, and the soup was cold and they had no way to reheat it. I used to come here anyway because they allowed dogs, but some silly human complained and now I don't see enough appeal to go here.

Alaina Baker
★★★★★6 months ago

Super friendly and kind staff. Food is good and it's a comfortable atmosphere to chill, chat with people, work a bit, and enjoy the sunshine

Sophie Brown
★★★★a year ago

I've been here a few times in the past and thought it was tasty which is why I'm skewing towards 4stars . Can't remember what I got previously but this time I got Beet and walnut salad with chicken - simple, fresh and tasty. Didn't love the chicken, it was a little rubbery and was under seasoned. But there's a good amount of it and it's not unpalatable, just not super good. Thai chicken soup - tasty basic soup, nothing super interesting but again fresh and tasty. Raspberry bar - rather underwhelming didn't have a strong raspberry taste nor did the bar part have any good texture or flavor. Generally very mid experience this time but I know I've enjoyed their sandwiches in the past.

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