Black Sheep Bagel Cafe

Black Sheep Bagel Cafe

56 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA

★★★★★4.6(775 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Black Sheep Bagel Cafe is a beloved neighborhood gem in the Harvard area where fresh-baked bagels steal the show, with thoughtful touches like a dedicated gluten-free toaster that speaks to their care for every customer. The cozy, welcoming atmosphere draws regulars back again and again, though the popularity means you'll want to arrive early or expect a short wait—but the team moves efficiently and the quality is worth it. It's the kind of spot where you can grab an excellent breakfast sandwich and coffee in a relaxed setting that feels genuinely community-oriented rather than corporate.

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.

Traditional drinksPastriesMeetingsQuick grabFull breakfastLight foodFamily friendly

Google Reviews

NickyFoodReviews
★★★★2 months ago

Black Sheep Bagel Cafe is a cozy spot in the Harvard area serving up fresh bagels, breakfast sandwiches, and coffee in a relaxed, neighborhood-friendly setting. The cafe has a casual, welcoming atmosphere with friendly staff who make the ordering process quick and easy. Even…

Nicky's Travels
★★★★2 months ago

Black Sheep Bagel Cafe is a cozy spot in the Harvard area serving up fresh bagels, breakfast sandwiches, and coffee in a relaxed, neighborhood-friendly setting. The cafe has a casual, welcoming atmosphere with friendly staff who make the ordering process quick and easy. Even…

Jack Capello
★★★★★2 months ago

Since starting at Trinket Planet, I’ve been here 3 times and every time has been a hit! Previous times have been on Saturdays where I did wait in line, but they got through the line quickly and the bagels and coffee were worth it. If you’re in on the weekends the rosemary sea…

Moon
★★★★★6 months ago

They have gluten free bagels. They even toasted mine in a separate toaster to make it celiac friendly. The bagels were really good, I got a gf bagel w scallion cream cheese and and a blt gf one. Both were delicious, but I liked the BLT better. The vibes are good and cosy. Staff…

C. Baechler
★★★★★6 months ago

Really good fresh baked bagels. Service was fast and accurate. The place is very nice and cozy, but seated is limited because it’s a small place and it gets really pack so keep that in mind. We were around 10am in a Saturday and it was almost full. Will come back definitely and…

Tori
★★★★★7 months ago

Oh my goodness. Words cannot describe the delicious aroma that was coming out of this place when I walked by. The aroma alone made me stop in and satiate the hunger inside me that instantly grew. I was deeply satisfied with the portion size and loved my deviled egg bagel. The…

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