Massachusetts

Best coffee shops in Somerville

Our guide to specialty coffee in Somerville: 5 verified shops, including 3 Little Figs, Diesel Cafe and Forge Baking Company. Somerville packs a deep specialty-coffee scene into its squares, from a family Rwandan roaster up in Teele Square to multi-roaster cafes and long-running Davis Square institutions. You'll find in-house roasting, rotating guest beans, and serious espresso within a few T stops of each other.

5 verified shops · vetted, never pay-to-play

Verified means checked against our specialty criteria using each shop's own public information, not a visit. Last checked Jun 2026. How we choose

The Prospect Hill Monument in Somerville
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