Circus Cooperative Cafe

1. Cozy little local cafe in a quiet Cambridge neighborhood.

   Recently stumbled upon this place while on my way to grab coffee in Harvard Square. Embodying the cozy charm typical of local Cambridge cafes, this spot seemed to offer a soothing start to the day along with consistently satisfying food and drinks.

   During my past two visits, I tried the Gingerbread latte and the Rooibos latte. The former was very mild on the coffee and was mostly sweet, so it was more reminiscent of hot chocolate than a coffee-based latte. On the other hand, the Rooibos latte was excellent. Its light, slightly earthy sweetness, coupled with a buttery aftertaste, made it an excellent pairing to the breakfast sandwiches.

   Comprising eggs, beans, peppers, onions, and a light touch of cheddar, the MIT burrito tasted like a simple homemade burrito. Similarly, the Harvard sandwich exuded a comforting homeliness. The classic combination of bacon, avocado, and cheese with the runny egg oozing out of the sandwich made each bite rich and satisfying.

   Circus Cooperative Cafe somewhat reminds me of the cherished Gypsy coffee culture in Mid-Cambridge. It’s one of those places that encapsulates the essence of Cambridge’s coffee scene. Will definitely be back to try their lunch sandwich offerings.

2. Good vibes and tasty turkey and avocado sandwich. Lots of vegetarian options. Plus they have gluten free breads and sweets.

3. Neighborhood gem in Cambridgeport!! I was so thrilled to discover a cooperatively owned coffee shop near my house. Great vegan and vegetarian options, the staff wears masks and has free N-95 masks available, there’s reliable WiFi, an all-gender bathroom, and board games to play while in the cafe. I’ve had the lavender latte, maple golden milk latte, and have tried their pastries and sandwiches, and everything is delicious and fairly priced. I just wish they were open longer!

   I haven’t WFH (worked from “home”) here before, but I’ve seen other folks with laptops out and it seems like a good place to work. Also a cute spot for a date or to hang with friends!

   Be sure to support this local and cooperatively owned cafe!

4. Had the absolute best cappuccino in a long long time here. Whether it was the post-run exhaustion or something else, the cappuccino was perfect texture, temperature and taste. The environment was peaceful and definitely felt like the old neighborhood vibe of the old Darwin’s was maintained. Will definitely be back because this coffee knocked my socks off.

5. So excited that this cafe has opened up! The workers are so nice and are really bringing this space back to life – and the return of excellent sandwiches and coffee to the neighborhood. The workers own the business as a cooperative, so it’s a different and better atmosphere, because they are going to build this cafe as they want it to be and as a benefit to the community around it. The iced coffee was smoothly brewed, no bitterness even with no sugar or syrup added. I’m excited to return!

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