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Bloc Cafe

Bloc Cafe

Coffee Shop and Café$$$$
Somerville
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    This place is famous for their coffee. It's one of the most popular in the city!
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    Gracie
    "Amazing atmosphere and loved the converted bank vaults."(5 Tips)
    Noah W.
    "Tasty intelligentsia pour overs and chai lattes."(4 Tips)
    Marguerite A.
    "Curry tofu salad sandwich is very good."(2 Tips)
    Travelhound12
    "The espresso macchiato and the willow are a great combo."(22 Tips)
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  • Nicole H.heart icon on user image
    Nicole HennigSeptember 12, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    The Poplar salad is really good (includes a scoop of curry tofu salad).
  • Margaret !.heart icon on user image
    Margaret !January 5, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    In the winter, their back room with a fireplace is the best.
  • Elyssa C.
    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.
  • Scott W.heart icon on user image
    Scott WilliamsNovember 21, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Everything here is delicious but the prices are insane. No free Wifi.
  • Geoff B.heart icon on user image
    Geoff BrownellFebruary 26, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The egg sandwiches are delicious! Everything is moderately expensive, but a nice treat!
  • Hayley M.
    Hayley MattisonJuly 7, 2014
    Great coffee, but no free wifi and dogs aren't even allowed outside!? This place could be so much better...
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    MaxSeptember 30, 2015
    Check out the antique bank vault in the back of the room.
  • Kay R.heart icon on user image
    Kay RhodesJuly 28, 2013
    The bacon egg and cheese sandwich is surprisingly delicious on a honey wheat bagel.
  • Marguerite A.heart icon on user image
    Marguerite AveryDecember 23, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    This pumpkin muffin is the best muffin ever.
  • Gabriel B.
    Gabriel Barth-MaronSeptember 28, 2014
    Great coffee and sandwiches but no free wifi.
  • Ashish G.heart icon on user image
    Ashish GuptaOctober 24, 2014
    The terrace sandwich is delicious!
  • Jake F.heart icon on user image
    Jake FochettaNovember 19, 2016
    Get some coffee and sit in the vault for a while.
  • John C.heart icon on user image
    John Cunningham-ElderApril 21, 2016
    Coffee, environment, the vault!
  • Kate M.heart icon on user image
    Kate MyersAugust 10, 2017
    Wifi isn't free so make sure your hotspot is ready to go
  • Alison M.heart icon on user image
    Alison MacDonaldNovember 23, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Even better eggnog latte if you add caramel!
  • Graham S.
    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.
  • Ev D.
    Ev DimmigSeptember 24, 2012
    Best mocha latte I've had in a while.
  • Kevin C.heart icon on user image
    Kevin CoutuAugust 22, 2015
    Good coffee, nice sandwiches
  • Marguerite A.heart icon on user image
    Marguerite AveryJanuary 5, 2015
    Been here 100+ times
    London Fog is excellent
  • Jordan M.
    Jordan MunsonMarch 6, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Chocolate chip scones are to die for
  • Erica A.
    Erica AyotteNovember 6, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    try the Vietnamese coffee. I like the iced version best.
  • Secret B.
    Secret BostonNovember 5, 2010
    the sandwiches are bomb.** tip left by Andy Pyman on Secret Boston Read more
  • Alison M.heart icon on user image
    Alison MacDonaldJanuary 19, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Um... Caramel latte made breve.... Yes, get it.
  • Jeffrey A.
    Jeffrey AJune 7, 2014
    Good vegetarian options. Hipstery.
  • Rebecca M.heart icon on user image
    Rebecca MAugust 9, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    London Fog...like an earl grey cappuccino
  • Sergey A.
    Sergey ANovember 15, 2011
    This place would get so much more business if wifi was free!
  • Brandon H.
    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?
  • Peter C. A.
    Peter C. AndrewsJuly 16, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    That you have to pay, let alone a $8 to use wifi, is absolutely absurd.
  • Marguerite A.heart icon on user image
    Marguerite AveryNovember 7, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Special blackberry apple muffin is fantastic!
  • Caitlyn M.heart icon on user image
    Caitlyn MorleyJune 14, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Caramel lattes are soooo good
  • Bill
    BillNovember 23, 2013
    Delicious egg nog latte
  • Kenneth K.heart icon on user image
    Kenneth KocinckiNovember 25, 2015
    Coffee and deserts
  • Lee S.heart icon on user image
    Lee StanfordMarch 4, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    The Clover and the Ferry sandwiches are both awesome.
  • Dave M.
    Dave MataSeptember 23, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Sit in the warm sun at the windows and drink a perfect iced latte.
  • Elizabeth
    ElizabethJune 17, 2012
    Stumptown stubbies!
  • Jeanette B.
    Jeanette BealAugust 10, 2011
    Quieter and calmer than Diesel, but closes earlier
  • Philip M.
    Philip MApril 6, 2014
    Great place but no free wifi .. $3,95 for one hour ...
  • Kapado F.heart icon on user image
    Kapado FernandFebruary 8, 2014
    That Alpine Mocha though !!!
  • Chris M.
    Chris MessinaOctober 23, 2010
    They serve Intelligensia coffee. In a Chemex. Do it.
  • Chris L.
    Chris LeBlancNovember 30, 2009
    ask for the grilled cheese. it's not on the menu and it's yummy
  • Katelyn H.heart icon on user image
    Katelyn HusereauApril 21, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Iced Vietnamese!
  • Seth T.heart icon on user image
    Seth TisueApril 16, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    A "mini" is their name for a cortado/gibraltar/flat white.
  • connie
    connieAugust 25, 2010
    Skip Sherman, skip Diesel - you'll always be able to find a seat at Bloc 11!
  • Nina M.
    Nina MartinApril 6, 2010
    Savor one of Bloc 11's (direct trade) coffees in their converted bank vault seating.
  • Justin I.
    Justin IrvingOctober 28, 2012
    777 is a classic
  • Jennifer G.
    Jennifer GoldenJanuary 14, 2010
    Good coffee and my favorite lunch place when I work from home
  • Rod B.heart icon on user image
    Rod BegbieOctober 9, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    The freshly-squeezed limeade is fizzy and refreshing.
  • Nicole H.heart icon on user image
    Nicole HennigFebruary 3, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    The salads are great! Esp. the Sycamore.
  • Lauren J.
    Lauren JohnsonMay 27, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Well that was expensive
  • Pedro C.
    Pedro CortesApril 25, 2011
    BEWARE: No Free WiFi!!
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