Minara is a culture salon and café rooted in a long-standing Muslim tradition: the majlis—a gathering place where anyone can walk in, meet a friend, and take part in conversation, listen to stories, and join in the shared work of building community.
Head to this cozy cafe for its fine selection of coffee and relaxed vibe. There's sandwiches, bagels and other delicious bites for company.
Coffee, pastries and good vibes. Malden has never seen a coffee shop like this. Our purpose is to bring high quality coffee, with a smile. Beans are roasted fresh, every week. We will never compromise on the quality of our Real Egg Breakfast sandwiches. You won't find our scratch made european puff pastries anywhere else. They are usually filled with cheese, fruit, nuts or chocolate. We call them "bikeenies".
Old Davis Square favorite Diesel Café has opened a sister café in Somerville's Union Square. Bloc 11 isn't just another Diesel, though. The coffee shop has been renovated from its previous iteration as Somerville National Bank; although the space has been effectively converted into a don't-worry-sit-and-chill space, the bank vaults remain. Some seating lies inside their massive doors, but don't worry—there are plenty of other seating options. Bloc 11's allure includes a park-style outdoor patio, with grassy patches, tables, benches, trees, and benches around trees. The sandwiches are a step above normal coffee shop fare, and the coffee is roasted dark but not burned. Worth the trip to this inconvenient location.
