Cafe Fixe - Brookline

Cafe fixe not only serves some of the best coffee (I’ve lived in London, Paris, California, Berlin and this rates amongst the best coffee I’ve had) but they hav... read more Cafe fixe not only serves some of the best coffee (I’ve lived in London, Paris, California, Berlin and this rates amongst the best coffee I’ve had) but they have also put their money where their mouth is and only do take out coffee in reusable cups on Tuesdays in a box to the damage our society is doing to the earth.

Ultra-Orthodox Espresso. I asked for a dirty chai, ‘we don’t put espresso over chai’. So I asked for flat-white knowing how that would go and was politely but f... read more Ultra-Orthodox Espresso. I asked for a dirty chai, ‘we don’t put espresso over chai’. So I asked for flat-white knowing how that would go and was politely but firmly corrected that they serve lattes. Ambiance was quite nice. But here’s the thing. For all of this insistence on purism, the espresso roast was just ok. I’d go again, just not out of my way. PS: Bring your own reusable cup on Tuesdays or else dine in. Price per person: $1–10 Food: 3 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 4

I have newborn twins. I went in to get a dirty chai to wake up. The incredibly pretentious owner(? (Short gray hair rudely said they don 't do dirty chais. We d... read more I have newborn twins. I went in to get a dirty chai to wake up. The incredibly pretentious owner(? (Short gray hair rudely said they don 't do dirty chais. We don 't mix coffee and tea here ️️ They have chai... They have espresso.... Like dude. Grow up. I 'm just here for my caffeine. I don 't need this attitude. Needless to say, I will not be coming back here. Go across the street to Nero. Food: 2 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 2

The toffee cookie and iced chai were delicious! The cashier was extremely friendly. I deducted half a star because they only have chocolate flavoring for drinks... read more The toffee cookie and iced chai were delicious! The cashier was extremely friendly. I deducted half a star because they only have chocolate flavoring for drinks. Aside from that, I truly enjoyed my time at this café. They were playing jazz music, and the atmosphere was perfect for journaling or reading.

Lots people complain when their order doesn’t come out right away (because it is a local favorite) and Max tells them if you ordered it, it is coming. I agree,... read more Lots people complain when their order doesn’t come out right away (because it is a local favorite) and Max tells them if you ordered it, it is coming. I agree, if you want a fast turn around and horrible coffee go to dunkin. Be patient and you will be rewarded with delicious coffee and a delightful upscale atmosphere!