Cafe Reynard
89 Commercial St, Medford, MA
Crema's Take
“Tucked inside Idle Hands Brewery in Medford, this espresso-focused café brews intentional pour overs and traditional drinks in a massive, airy space that somehow feels intimate rather than cavernous—perfect for settling in with your laptop or meeting a friend. The staff has clearly built something special here, creating a genuine community hub where you feel the care in both the expertly-made coffee and thoughtfully curated non-coffee options. It's the kind of place that wakes you up not just with caffeine, but with the kind of warmth and authenticity that chain coffee shops simply can't replicate.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Nothing wakes you up quite like the smell of active fermentation at 9 AM. Like a lot of brewery-cafe hybrids, the space is massive and great for working, but because they have an active production facility in the back, the air is thick with the aroma of malt and hops. I didn't…
Amazing staff with a great atmosphere. A true community business you can feel the unity that bleeds from this place. A safe space in a world that needs more of them. Also the drinks are amazing.
Delicious vegan double-chocolate muffin. Good vibes. They have outlets to charge laptops and are cool with people working there, bringing guests etc. They have board games. Will have to bring some friends and play games sometime 👀
If you want a welcoming environment, a tasty coffee, and maybe even a little treat to go with it, this is the place. It's not going to be what you see at every chain coffee shop and that's good by me. They provide a local and more personal experience. I feel like I see new…
Came here after hearing about it as a local, great roaster. The menu is full but not overextended, non-coffee options are not just teas, and the space itself (inside Idle Hands) was airy but didn't feel awkardly empty with only a few patrons. The staff gave great menu guidance…
As a non-coffee drinker, I'm sad that I don't get to benefit from what I'm assured is fantastic and expertly-made coffee. But they also have drinks for me! A selection of very high-quality black, green, white, and herbal teas, plus an absolutely incredible chai latte. I know it…
Crema Reviews
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