(617) 629-8717
257 Elm St
Somerville,
MA
02144
42.3957
-71.1218
Neighborhood: Davis Square
Price:
$
Diesel Cafe
Last updated 8.19.09
What People Are Saying About Diesel Cafe
The Editor
Eric Grossman
Citysearch
In Short – Usually filled with lots of Tufts students, lesbians and avid journal-writers, the Diesel is one of Somerville's most popular hangouts. For seating, there's a choice of kitschy restaurant-style booths, regular tables or couches. A spacious, well-designed floor plan means there's plenty of room for everyone--even on busy Sunday afternoons. As for the coffee, those seeking a boost can choose from a section on the menu called High Octane (double the caffeine).
08/15/08
Diesel Cafe is my religion
by kchowhound at Citysearch
I have yet to introduce somebody to the Lil Piston sandwich at Diesel Cafe who does not immediately fall in love with it - from prissy girls to football jocks. Amazing. For a little over 8 dollars (yes a pretty expensive sandwich but totally worth it) you can get this AMAZING sandwich with huge chunks of fresh mozarella, mixed greens, delicious pesto, tomato and yummy turkey. It sounds like a typical sandwich but I have not yet been able to find a decent replication anywhere else. The place sometimes uses up certain ingredients before the end of the day, but this is because they would rather serve the freshest ingredients possible, or nothing at all. In college I used to come here and study and sip on some of their delicous free trade coffee. I made the horrible mistake of bringing Starbucks in there once - don't do it. I got yelled at. I wish I could have some Diesel right now!
- Pros: Mouth watering sandwich, fun vibe
- Cons: A little on the expensive side but totally worth it, parking, only one meat available (turkey)
08/01/07
My favorite study hangout
by zoechance at Citysearch
Diesel Cafe is not that cheap and it doesn't have much vegan food, but it's got a cozy, welcoming vibe that makes it KICK A$$. I subscribe to their WiFi service ($13/month) and make good use of it - judging by the number of laptops around, so do a slew of others. I dig the comfy couches and the rotating art exhibits, and I like it that various social groups meet in the back corner on different nights, like the knitting klatch and the lesbian single moms. Plus where else can you find a black and white photo booth to commemorate your fine self?? Whoever you are, whatever you want, you'll feel welcome here.
- Pros: Great place to study for hours on end
- Cons: Gets darn crowded at night
02/23/07
Don't go at the end of the day..
by mropinionated at Citysearch
The last 4 times I have gone there they have ran out of bread! Whether its been 5pm or 10pm, they have been out. All they have are salads and sandwiches, how can they not have bread. Usually they will subsitute pita if they are out of bread when you order a salad, but they didn't even have pita last time. It makes me not want to go there, I love the little piston with the great french bread, otherwise its not a sandwich. When they DO have bread, its awesome, i love it. I think they should have free WiFi though, i mean, boloco in Davis has it and Diesel is definitely a few steps up from that
- Pros: great food, nice ambience
- Cons: always out of bread, long lines, dont pick up the phone for takeout
The Details on Diesel Cafe
The Extras:
Diesel's food menu is vegetarian-friendly; several items rely on hummus as the main ingredient.
Category:
Restaurants, Diners, Coffee & Tea Shops
Payment Methods:
Cash
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, People Watching, Date Spot, Celeb Hangout, Bar Scene
Smoking Permitted:
No
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