The coziest jawn in Harvard Sq. They used to let you play the barista in blitz chess for a free cup of coffee, but I think too many baristas got beaten by the Smith Center chess gods so they don't do that anymore. But the vibe is still there. Former beatniks, current cool kids, and the rare Harvard student without their laptop. They turn into a wine bar on weekends, too.
Oct 8, 2024
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One of the cozier cafés in Cambridge, and it's not as busy as the one in Central. I always liked Broadsheet too, but it has more of a workspace vibe.
Feb 26, 2024
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My magical, not-so-secret hideout at school. Come for the $3.00 frothy chai, stay to eavesdrop on chainsmoking hairdressers recounting their lives to the resident artist, sketching away. It's for locals and graduate students, tucked under failing real estate offices on Calder Ave. Limited hours and nothing flashy, except for the old-style bean roaster jammed right next to the door.
Reminiscent of Prestogeorge in the Pittsburgh Strip. Pleasant and intimate. Charming baristas. When the weather's warm, perch outside and people-watch from your safe, buried trench. Also merchants of olive oil, tinned fish, and all your italio-american quick fixes.
Jan 23, 2024
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board game cafe in the village, pay by the hour / person - they have a *really* big collection of games, as well as drinks. also the chess forum, which is $5/hour and has a lot of really cool + beautiful chess sets to look at (and is a palestinian-owned business)
also, coffee shops; caffe reggio in the village is ~100 years old and has great vibes (but not great coffee), think coffee has good vibes and great coffee
Mar 24, 2024
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I mean... just means you're trustworthy imo
Dec 5, 2024
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Went to carson beach in boston at 7:30am with a bunch of new homies. jumped into the water. It was 20 degrees. Never felt more alive
Dec 15, 2024
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self-explanatory
Dec 10, 2024