Kickstand Cafe
594 Massachusetts Ave, Watertown, MA
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
Google Reviews
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Crema Reviews
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