Cafe Rustica

Really good! The iced lattes were 3.75 for a medium and it tasted great! And so friendly, support this place if you can

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.

Great lads, great food. Rustica special with chicken salad everyday.

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. Parking: Free 2hr street parking on Somerville Ave (easier to find) & Beacon St

Really excellent neighborhood cafe!! Couldn't recommend it more highly, the food is really excellent which you don't often see at cafes honestly, really awesome.

It was amazing it had a great atmosphere and I loved the food I got a croissant with peanut butter and honey you should get it if you go there! Kid-friendliness: It was kid friendly it made my kid smile to see my kid smile mad me happy!

One of the greatest little cafes I've been to in the Cambridge/Somerville area. The owner and staff are always so welcoming and a pleasure to talk to. The food is delicious and well done. The environment is small and cozy. Love coming here when I get the chance.

The coffee, the atmosphere, the rustica special sandwich. The warm welcome from Farouk, really brightened my day. I ate here almost everyday for 6 years everyday. I still crave and think about food from here. Vegetarian options: You can ask for rustica special, the best vegetarian tomato Parmesan sandwich I have ever eaten.