Where to Grab Coffee Before Open Houses in Cambridge & Somerville

Spending your Saturday touring open houses across Cambridge and Somerville? Plan your coffee stops the same way you plan your route. This neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide gives buyers quick options near the most common showing hubs, so you can stay on schedule and focused.

Somerville Coffee Stops

Davis Square → Diesel Café

Longtime hangout with reliable espresso and plenty of tables to review listing sheets before your next showing. Check it out.

Porter Square → Forge Baking Company

Easy detour along Somerville Ave when your open house route runs between Porter and Union. Pastries strong enough to count as a morale boost.

Union Square → Bloc Café

Good reset spot between back-to-back tours near Prospect, Washington, or Beacon corridors. Grab and go to stay on time.

Ball Square → True Grounds

Neighborhood staple for a quick latte before you hit two-bedroom condo showings near Broadway or Cedar Street.

Cambridge Coffee Stops

Central Square → 1369 Coffee House

Classic Cambridge café with Central and Inman access. Great between Red Line stops if you’re stacking open houses. Menu here.

Harvard Square → Broadsheet Coffee Roasters

Roasted on-site and close to Harvard, Kirkland, and Huron tours. Strong enough to keep you sharp when the crowds hit. Visit Broadsheet.

Kendall Square → Cicada Coffee Bar

Vietnamese-inspired drinks and light bites for East Cambridge routes near Binney, 3rd, and Cambridge Street showings.

North Cambridge → Revival Café

Convenient if your day runs up toward Alewife or along Mass Ave toward Arlington listings.

Cambridge Crossing / Lechmere → Lamplighter Brewing Co. Café

Yes, it’s a brewery; the café program does the job. Handy for CX condos and First Street showings.

Cambridgeport / Inman → Curio Coffee

Tiny spot near Inman and Lechmere routes. Quick pour-over and back to your next appointment.

How Buyers Can Use This

• Map coffee stops along your open house path to avoid detours and parking drama.
• Order ahead when possible to keep tight showing windows on track.
• Use the pause to review disclosures, HOA notes, and offer timelines while it’s fresh.

Ready to put that caffeine to work? Browse current homes for sale and see where we’ll be hosting open houses this weekend:

Note: Café hours and menus can change. This guide highlights proximity for buyers planning open house routes.