Cafe Rustica

1. I’ve been here a couple times now, and they are just really good sandwiches! The owner is so nice and they take their time to make things right. The roast beef & brie sandwich is particularly good.

2. Small local cafe that serves affordable coffee and amazing Italian sandwiches.

   For over two decades, Cafe Rustica has been a beloved cafe among the locals in this Somerville neighborhood. With classical music gently playing in the background, this quaint cafe offers a soothing ambiance that is perfect for a brief but relaxing stop.

   I’ve been coming to Cafe Rustica for a quick bite over the past two weeks. After trying their roast beef sandwich on my first visit, I instantly fell I love. The sandwiches here come with a perfectly toasted and pressed paninis, and each bite offered an irresistible crunch. Roast beef itself was just okay, so on my subsequent visit, I got the Italian tuna sandwich. Packed with classic Italian ingredients – like roasted peppers, a drizzle of olive oil, and fresh tomato – it was one of the best simple Italian sandwiches I had in a while.

   The cafe has a 45-minute limit on table usage, although I’m not entirely sure how strictly this rule is enforced. Despite the crowd during my visits, people didn’t seem to have any issue finding seating.

   If you’re looking for a simple Italian panini sandwiches, Cafe Rustica might just be one of the best options in the Greater Boston area. Will definitely be back to try more of their sandwiches.

3. Very cute cafe with a laid back feel. There is some seating indoors as well is outside in the back and two tables in the front outside. The staff are very friendly. There is a good menu with lots of options. We liked the bagel sandwiches but acknowledge that the bagels were bouncy than normal and that 2 scrambled eggs dwarf the sausage. I would definitely recommend and return. The wait was not long.

4. No idea if the restaurant is great, but Cafe Rustica seems like a bad neighbor. The adjacent biz has an unofficial loading area, which most honored for years but the cafe owner has recently started parking his car in the area & takes up two spaces. Once when I was there first, he tried to get me to move. I’m glad his biz is doing well but success seems to have made him entitled and inconsiderate of his neighbors. Maybe there is a bigger picture that I’m missing but I know that he has made it more difficult for me to work with his neighbor.

5. I had the chicken salad sandwich and it was delicious. The bread was fresh and the chicken salad was seasoned well with just the right amount of extras such as pickles and tomatoes. Very cozy and friendly environment.

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