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Bloc Cafe

Coffee Shop and Café$$$$

Somerville

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Bloc Cafe

8.5^/10

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Go here. Experience the coffee. It's worth it.
The experts at Food & Wine and Boston.com recommend this place
"Amazing atmosphere and loved the converted bank vaults."(5 Tips)
"Intelligentsia Coffee beans"(4 Tips)
"The espresso macchiato and the willow are a great combo."(22 Tips)
"The terrace sandwich is delicious!"(2 Tips)

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Mary PJanuary 13, 2012
Been here 5+ times
no free wifi, but a great outdoor seating area for when it's warm! awesome sandwiches, too.
Margaret !August 7, 2011
Been here 50+ times
The 777 sandwich is my favorite. I'm going to start asking for more of the cole slaw (dee-lish).
Kate MyersAugust 10, 2017
Wifi isn't free so make sure your hotspot is ready to go
Gabriel Barth-MaronSeptember 28, 2014
Great coffee and sandwiches but no free wifi.
Elyssa ConleyNovember 13, 2013
The Pallet had a nice combination of flavors but, a little heavy on the fig jelly. It was just a little too sweet.
Marguerite AveryDecember 23, 2014
Been here 100+ times
This pumpkin muffin is the best muffin ever.
Alain EmeringOctober 15, 2015
Coffee's great, but you have to pay for wifi!
John Cunningham-ElderApril 21, 2016
Coffee, environment, the vault!
Ashish GuptaOctober 24, 2014
The terrace sandwich is delicious!
Michael FisherSeptember 24, 2011
Not sure if they only offer it on FluffFest, but try a dollop of Fluff in the Guatemalan roast. Not something I'd do every day, but it's a nice change of pace!
Geoff BrownellFebruary 26, 2011
Been here 5+ times
The egg sandwiches are delicious! Everything is moderately expensive, but a nice treat!
Hayley MattisonJuly 7, 2014
Great coffee, but no free wifi and dogs aren't even allowed outside!? This place could be so much better...
Jake FochettaNovember 19, 2016
Get some coffee and sit in the vault for a while.
Margaret !January 5, 2012
Been here 50+ times
In the winter, their back room with a fireplace is the best.
Alison MacDonaldNovember 23, 2013
Been here 50+ times
Even better eggnog latte if you add caramel!
Kevin CoutuAugust 22, 2015
Good coffee, nice sandwiches
Brandon HockleMarch 22, 2011
Been here 5+ times
After coming here incident free with my dog Aki for countless checkins outside. They suddenly have a no dog outside policy. If you are a dog owner why not goto shermans market and enjoy less lame ppl?
Nicole HennigSeptember 12, 2011
Been here 50+ times
The Poplar salad is really good (includes a scoop of curry tofu salad).
Scott WilliamsNovember 21, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Everything here is delicious but the prices are insane. No free Wifi.
Ev DimmigSeptember 24, 2012
Best mocha latte I've had in a while.
Marguerite AveryJanuary 5, 2015
Been here 100+ times
London Fog is excellent
Jeffrey AJune 7, 2014
Good vegetarian options. Hipstery.
Rebecca MAugust 9, 2014
Been here 100+ times
London Fog...like an earl grey cappuccino
Jordan MunsonMarch 6, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Chocolate chip scones are to die for
Philip MApril 6, 2014
Great place but no free wifi .. $3,95 for one hour ...
Marguerite AveryNovember 7, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Special blackberry apple muffin is fantastic!
Kenneth KocinckiNovember 25, 2015
Coffee and deserts
Caitlyn MorleyJune 14, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Caramel lattes are soooo good
Erica AyotteNovember 6, 2010
Been here 50+ times
try the Vietnamese coffee. I like the iced version best.
Secret BostonNovember 5, 2010
the sandwiches are bomb.** tip left by Andy Pyman on Secret Boston Read more
ElizabethJune 17, 2012
Stumptown stubbies!
BillNovember 23, 2013
Delicious egg nog latte
Alison MacDonaldJanuary 19, 2013
Been here 50+ times
Um... Caramel latte made breve.... Yes, get it.
Sergey ANovember 15, 2011
This place would get so much more business if wifi was free!
Chris MessinaOctober 23, 2010
They serve Intelligensia coffee. In a Chemex. Do it.
Nina MartinApril 6, 2010
Savor one of Bloc 11's (direct trade) coffees in their converted bank vault seating.
Graham SpectorJune 18, 2011
Been here 25+ times
The menu on the board is too small for me to read, so I just guess shit to order. Sometimes they have it.
Peter C. AndrewsJuly 16, 2012
Been here 25+ times
That you have to pay, let alone a $8 to use wifi, is absolutely absurd.
Jeanette BealAugust 10, 2011
Quieter and calmer than Diesel, but closes earlier
Dave MataSeptember 23, 2010
Been here 25+ times
Sit in the warm sun at the windows and drink a perfect iced latte.
Kapado FernandFebruary 8, 2014
That Alpine Mocha though !!!
connieAugust 25, 2010
Skip Sherman, skip Diesel - you'll always be able to find a seat at Bloc 11!
Katelyn HusereauApril 21, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Iced Vietnamese!
Lee StanfordMarch 4, 2010
Been here 10+ times
The Clover and the Ferry sandwiches are both awesome.
Rod BegbieOctober 9, 2010
Been here 5+ times
The freshly-squeezed limeade is fizzy and refreshing.
Seth TisueApril 16, 2011
Been here 25+ times
A "mini" is their name for a cortado/gibraltar/flat white.
Chris LeBlancNovember 30, 2009
ask for the grilled cheese. it's not on the menu and it's yummy
EuniOctober 19, 2020
No wifi as of Oct 2020
Justin IrvingOctober 28, 2012
777 is a classic
Jennifer GoldenJanuary 14, 2010
Good coffee and my favorite lunch place when I work from home

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