Page & Leaf Cafe
1815 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Crema's Take
“Tucked inside a beloved local bookstore, Page & Leaf takes the cafe concept seriously with thoughtfully crafted espresso drinks and pour overs alongside their standout chai latte and housemade bagels with scallion cream cheese. The space strikes a rare balance between welcoming community hub and focused work spot, though loyal regulars note it can get packed with solo laptop workers during peak hours. It's part of a small, quality-focused cafe collective that includes Forge Bakery and Diesel Cafe, and the bookstore connection gives it that special literary-minded charm that keeps people coming back.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program, matcha and tea options too. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Wifi.
Google Reviews
Once again, there is no place for people who just want to sit and meet a friend and have a coffee to sit at P&L. Every single table (including the 4-person tables) is taken by A single person on their computer. The food and service here are good, but the space is not welcoming…
Love a good cafe tucked inside a local bookstore like this. But this one actually takes the cafe part seriously. I’ve been to a few literary coffee spots in the city (including Cafe Zing down the street), and this place has the best food and drink selection. Plus, the layout…
I love their chai latte (sweet but not too syrupy sweet), and their bagels are good too! AIUI they have the same ownership as Forge Bakery in Somerville and Diesel Cafe in Davis Square - this one is most convenient for me so it's my go-to. It's a little small so it can be tough…
Welcoming and friendly with a community atmosphere. Delicious bagels - crisp and chewy in just the right ways. The scallion cream cheese is delicious - I assume they make it themselves. I love that they have smoothies too, which are huge and very filling. Highly recommend.
This cafe is connected to a bookstore and that's enough for me to give it 5 stars 🌟 there's a few tables and areas for seating if you want to get some work done as well. For drinks, they offer coffees, teas smoothies, etc. You can also grab a quick bite here! I had a bagel…
Crema Reviews
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