Andala Coffee House

Andala Coffee House

286 Franklin St, Somerville, MA

★★★★4.2(1,863 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Andala Coffee House is a welcoming Somerville spot where the vibe feels like a leisurely lunch with friends rather than a quick caffeine grab—reviewers rave about the genuinely warm service and comfortable atmosphere that makes you want to linger. Beyond solid coffee, they excel at fresh-made specialty drinks like honey chai prepared right in front of you, plus an impressive spread of light food and pastries that suggests Middle Eastern influences, making it equally appealing for conversation, solo work, or families looking for something more interesting than typical cafe fare.

What to expect

Strong matcha and tea selection. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly.

PastriesFamily friendlyMeetingsLight foodMatcha & teaSpecialty drinksSlow sitLaptop friendlyTraditional drinks

Google Reviews

Eddie Porter
★★★★2 months ago

Great spot to have a great lunch and conversation. Atmosphere is nice and comfortable.

Lina Rak
★★★★★3 months ago

I ordered a honey chai and it was delicious. It was made fresh in front of me, which gave me time to explore the restaurant a bit. My teammate lost her earbud the day before and the employees not only recognized her, but kept it safe for her. This is a new staple the next time I…

Brian L
★★★★★4 months ago

The service is so welcoming, friendly, and genuine. My wife and I had a highly enjoyable, leisurely lunch here. We ordered the falafel sandwich, foole plate, a bowl of lentil soup and a fatoush salad. It was just the right amount of food for us. Our favorites were the Foole…

Abi
★★★★★5 months ago

Service: We were in the area and Andala came recommended, so we decided to give it a try. Parking was a bit tricky, but once we got inside, we seated ourselves and were able to look over the menu right away. The staff moved around efficiently, and getting settled felt easy and…

Krista Heilmann
★★★★★10 months ago

This place was incredible! Outrageously delicious food - we ordered the roast turkey and it was melting off the bone, and the flavors were incredible. Wonderful atmosphere with beautiful colors and artwork, and wonderful service. Will absolutely be coming back!

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