Hidden Cambridge gem! Not over crowded, friendly service and great music!!!

Cozy place and friendly staff.

Make sure you check out the Omni theater for a 360 degree, exciting, documentary experience. Its a win win when you can learn something, while entertaining the kiddos. Im looking forward to going back to see the new Body World exhibit, and to check out the butterfly exhibit. Im seriously considering getting a yearly pass.

Nice independent coffee shop. Lots of people with laptops (mostly Macs) in hypnotic state along the wall. But also more sociable human beings at the tables. Coffee is good. Nice choice of teas and other drinks. More edible options would be better. Funny coffee themed jokes and photos sprinkled around the walls.

I just had a black regular coffee and an egg and bacon sandwich which was tasty. What I was looking for was a good place to do some study with my laptop and this was exactly for it. There is enough space, you will probably find a spot with a plug. My days in Boston did not start well but my stay in this cafe made me happy.

The type of place you could go every morning or every afternoon to chill and do work. Very cozy, and everyone who came in seemed like a regular. After a few interactions with the staff, I felt like one too! I forgive the next paragraph because there it didnt seem like there was a kitchen staff or pastry staff, just three young women handling every aspect of the operation that I could see, who were clearly all friends, and who were very friendly and concerned about my experience at their cafe. However...Four stars because the food was just okay. This seems to be its theme across other reviews: relatively cheap, homey, familiar, but not a place to go for some kind of exacting culinary excellence. Just a fun neighborhood hangout where the staff knows your name. Banana nutella croissant was top notch tho... So come here! See for yourself. Dont listen to one persons review.

Went in for a coffee and after I drank it, the best morning Ive had in weeks ensued.Coincidence? Probably.But the coffee was still delicious and the breakfast bagel delicious and very reasonably priced.

I love Atomic Bean. The coffee is amazing, and the folks who work there lift my spirits as much as the coffee does. The food is tasty too, especially the croissants and muffins with interesting flavor combinations.

Wanted to try a smaller local place for craft coffee. My cappuccino ended up a disappointment. Poorly made foam sitting on top of a shot of coffee. Ill have to try my luck again.

Love this cafe. The WiFi is great, perfect for doing work. The iced chai is really good. Staff is friendly (albeit a bit loud and chatty so if that sort of thing bothers you, it’d be hard to get work done here). I like the variety of breakfast options as well.Edit: While I still LOVE this cafe and it’s still my favorite in all of Cambridge for a work space, I deducted a star when I realized the barista was bringing in her baby everyday which is 1) disruptive because you hear a lot of crying and also customers will hold up the line to interact with the baby, 2) a health hazard.. I think there are actual regulations against bringing a baby behind a food/drink counter?, and 3) not great for the baby. Why would you bring a baby around scalding hot liquids?The first couple of times I ignored this but it’s become a pattern and I think it needs to be addressed. I understand the cost of childcare is difficult and I’m not in any way criticizing motherhood. I just think that there are professional standards that should be upheld for the three reasons I stated above.

After becoming frustrated with the prices and lack of WiFi at Blue Bottle, the crowds at Diesel, lack of outlets at Thinking Cup, I was wondering whether I’d ever find a coffee shop with ample seating, WiFi, outlets, and good coffee. Was delighted to find Atomic Bean! It has great everything 😃

One of my favorite places to get some work done with good coffee and filling sandwiches. So much better than a cookie cutter Starbucks.

This place bakes their own bread, makes tasty smoothies, and is a good place to get work done. Their sandwiches are very reasonably priced and tasty.

First time I went had a nice cappuccino. A few weeks ago had the WORST cappuccino of my life. This place has such great promise but they need to step it up to compete with others in the area.

A real GEM in the heart of Cambridge! By far my favorite coffee house.First and foremost staff makes delicious savory and sweet pastries, great for snack, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Pastries come in a wide range of flavors that satisfy everyones palate, whether you are vegetarian or not; they are tasty, fulfilling and, YES, made right by Atomic Bean Cafe [much better than the ones being sold in other local cafeterias! - and I am pro local]. On top of this, their staff always (ALWAYS) serves you their pastries with a complimentary slice of freshly cut pineapple: GREAT IDEA!! It is such a sweet treat and it makes me feel special, wouldnt you? Obviously their coffees quality matches the one of their pastries. Is this all about coffee and pastries?!? Not at all; salads are freshly made, too (at great prices, as well).Their prices are very reasonable, staff is very friendly and cordial. It feels such a honest, genuine place where to spend some quality time, for yourself or with some good company.The place isnt usually too crowded and they offer free wifi, so it is great if you want to get some things done; but you shouldnt take too much advantage of it.In case you feel playful, I noticed they have a stack of board games to play with.For some reason every time I walk into this cafeteria, I feel like stepping in some Caribbean coffee house...I would like to thank the owner(s) and his/her staff for creating such a special space!

I can imagine this place to be pretty good for studying --- starbucks can get pretty loud, but this place has much more of a quite cafe feel. Im not sure how their food is, but their coffee is just OK in my opinion. (Still, its better than Starbucks.)

Very much a Cambridge local right in the middle of students and young professionals seeking a place to work at night/weekends. Good coffee with varied options. The decor is spartan, but with free wifi lots of other diligent workers around you, its a perfect place to pass an afternoon of work.

Try the green monster pistachio muffins. They are great! Good coffee and super cozy

Good coffee and yummy pastries!

The coffee and muffins are decent, but they make just about the slowest mocha in Cambridge. Dont stop here thinking you can pop in and out for a quick one.

Great spot for a lavazza coffee. Dog friendly, plenty of seating, cool decor.

The restaurant has an amazing vibe and the food is delicious!

Delicious (and strong!) iced coffee, and a very friendly staff on my first visit. Will absolutely be back again.

Breakfast in bread is worth getting up for. Good coffee. Staff who keep it real.

Great space for a conversation. Iced coffee was refreshing on a warm day.

I love the all of the muffins -- pistachio and chocolate! Corn muffin with berries! Different every day

Used to be a record store, ow a great coffee shop with a cool vibe

Good spot to just hang out for a couple of hours with a friend on a Sunday morning but coffee and food is average. I wish they had better coffee because Id go more!

My favorite coffee shop around. Make sure to try the sandwiches; the homemade bread is killer!

This is a cozy place where sit and work while drinking good coffee

Super local cafe. Free internet. Nice staff. Check hours before you come in the afternoon, they dont stay late.

This place has the best breakfast sandwiches in Cambridge. The #4 is a work of art.

Delicious, cheap breakfast sandwiches. Coffee is not great.

This is by far the best coffee shop in town. Great coffee, sandwiches and snacks and the wifi is FREE. Most cafes in the area charge for wifi. I love coming here and hanging out. The staff is always friendly and attentive. I would reccomend this place to anyone who lives or works in the area. 2 thumbs up! Love it here.

Delicious coffee and wonderful sandwiches. My favorite is the breakfast in bread

Nice banana nutella croissant. Quiet, nice local café that offers free wi-fi and board games.

Good coffee, good service

Been here a few times to get work done because of their free wifi. The network is pretty spotty but its free so I cant complain about that.The food is pretty good, same with the coffee, but both seemed a bit overpriced and it can often take a little while for the baristas to notice you at the counter. Overall, not a bad place, just not the best

Best ice coffee and muffins

My daily coffee stop. Quick, easy, and always good!

Nice spot, not big but definitely friendly

No one should go here, ever, especially where there are so many decent coffee shops in the area. people seem to like it to study, as they do have wifi, but the internet is the best thing this place has to offer. disappointing food, disappointing coffee, cambridge would be better served if this place went out of business to make room for something better.

A comfotable coffee house. Hip, but not too hip.

Friendly staff. good coffee and an excellent place to study or meet friends while supporting a non-corporate business.

This restaurant is simply amazing!

Service was quite slow, and the food did not merit the price.

Way over temperature latte. Nice place, nice atmosphere but the latte should not be your reason for going.

Ordered a cappuccino here and despite the website images received some overly frothy rubbish with thin muddy liquid below. Gave it back to the barista who didnt even care. Doesnt seem like they are interested in feedback.

Love this place, dave the owner is such a character

Great coffee & staff

Super friendly staff!

Espresso beans they use were of low quality, and very roasted. Breakfast sandwich was pretty bad too.

Rude staff, would not recommend.

A bit expensive. Burned milk sometimes.

Good drinks, good atmosphere, decent sandwiches

Cozy and homey.

Really good music!

Good neighborhood cafe

Great coffee!