At Lalajava, the theme is tropical, from the world music playing in the background to the vibrant decor. Customers are invited to enjoy a variety of drinks including coffee, espresso, lattes, teas, lemonade or chai. Why not pair it with something from the sandwich menu or a baked treat? The pastry assortment includes muffins, biscotti, cookies, cupcakes and more, and is always changing; there might be a vanilla whoopee pie one day and a white chocolate raspberry scone another. As Lalajava's sign says, this place is certainly "A cool place to chill."
Lalajava is the Northborough Patch winner for best coffee in town.
Stepping into Common Ground Café feels like stepping into an enchanted forest. Incredible handcrafted wooden furniture and decor draw you in and intimate custom booths make for an unique place to enjoy a fresh meal. The menu is very affordable and relatively limited as most of the ingredients are grown locally by the owners themselves.
The café features lots of healthy and vegetarian options, a smoothie bar and an array of teas, including their famous yerba mate iced lemon tea, a refreshing and energizing treat. Stop by the gift shop on your way out and you can browse the array of locally produced items including soaps, lotions, honey and more.
J.P. Licks prides itself on being a homemade ice cream cafe, offering a variety of flavorful ice creams and frozen yogurts in a multitude of flavors. The huge menu is handwritten on the wall behind the counter, adding a personal touch to this quirky local ice cream shop. Located in the center of Davis Square, J.P. Licks is a tiny joint bursting with big flavor. Each ice cream sold here is made with ingredients that can be found at Whole Foods, the ice cream is not processed like many other ice creams. This simple method of creating ice creams provides customers with tasty, fresh treats. The flavors here are constantly changing, because the ice cream is made according to which ingredients are in season. In addition to regular ice cream, J.P. Licks provides lactose free and NutraSweet options. Also featured on the menu are smoothies, frappes, and MooLatas, which are frozen blended coffee drinks. Further, J.P. Licks is proud to serve Fair Trade and Organic certified coffee, which it roasts itself.
This classic burger joint is tucked away on Sumner Street in Newton corner, next to Scottrade. It's easy to miss—but worth looking for. The burgers here are big, juicy and delicious and Lee's fries and onion rings are crispy and cooked to order. The store will be celebrating itts first anniversary in October. Two tables are available for diners to enjoy their meals indoors.
Paris Creperie is a charming establishment located in the heart of Coolidge Corner. Offering sweet, Provence-style, and build-your-own crepes, as well as various hot and cold coffee beverages, there are a plethora of options for even the pickiest eater. With photos of Paris lining the walls, and two clocks showing both Boston and Paris time zones, Paris Creperie is an intimate setting for some light fare.
