(617) 491-8300

356 Beacon St
Somerville, MA 02143 42.3857 -71.1158

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Neighborhood: Ward Two

Last updated 8.16.11

Category:

Restaurants

Cuisine:

Italian

ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “unfortunately they close early (4pm), and some of their baked goods are only OK (in my opinion), but for coffee, sandwiches/salads, and atmosphere this is a really wonderful place.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “really love this place both for the quality coffee and for the convenient hours.”
  2. “unfortunately they close early (4pm), and some of their baked goods are only OK (in my opinion), but for coffee, sandwiches/salads, and atmosphere this is a really wonderful place.”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “Fantastic sandwiches on incredible bread.”
  2. “unfortunately they close early (4pm), and some of their baked goods are only OK (in my opinion), but for coffee, sandwiches/salads, and atmosphere this is a really wonderful place.”
  3. “awesome sandwiches!”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “unfortunately they close early (4pm), and some of their baked goods are only OK (in my opinion), but for coffee, sandwiches/salads, and atmosphere this is a really wonderful place.”
service
100.0% positive
  1. “friendly neighborhood cafe”
  2. “There are many regular customers, who are friendly & interesting.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/28/07

awesome sandwiches!

by jylcat at Citysearch

We go here (at least) once a week for lunch. Fantastic sandwiches on incredible bread. The guys that work here are really friendly and will make you variations, or whatever you want. There's a few tables and chairs out front and in the back, in a little yard. There's usually not a problem finding a place to sit, although there can be a line at lunchtime.

  • Pros: Excellent prices, they'll make you a 1/2 sammich for just $3.50!
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/18/06

friendly neighborhood cafe

by dimajela at Citysearch

unfortunately they close early (4pm), and some of their baked goods are only OK (in my opinion), but for coffee, sandwiches/salads, and atmosphere this is a really wonderful place. The people who work here make you feel very welcomed. There are many regular customers, who are friendly & interesting. Once you have been a few times, you are no longer a stranger. It's worth frequent visits!

  • Pros: the people, the coffee, the sandwiches
  • Cons: closing at 4pm

The Details on Cafe Rustica

Place Categories:

  • fantastic sandwiches
  • really love place
  • interesting many regular customers
  • friendly neighborhood cafe
  • incredible bread