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Discover Diesel Cafe’s menu featuring Intelligentsia coffee blends, creamy smoothies, and artisan retail coffee. Relax in a spacious, stylish cafe with games, free Wi-Fi, and a vibrant local vibe in Somerville, MA.
Introducing the Menu at Diesel Cafe
Diesel Cafe offers a thoughtfully curated menu that beautifully blends robust coffee culture with fresh, wholesome fare. Their iced drinks stand out, featuring Intelligentsia’s Frequency Blend, available in classic iced coffee and the indulgent iced Vietnamese style sweetened with condensed milk. These beverages balance strength and sweetness, delivering a caffeine kick with a smooth finish.
On the food front, Diesel Cafe shines with naturally leavened bagels from their sister bakery, Forge Baking Company, ensuring each bite is fresh and satisfying. The Bagel & Lox is a standout with cold-smoked lox, crisp cucumber, and fresh tomato atop creamy plain cream cheese—a perfect harmony of textures and flavors. The Avocado Toast is simple yet elegant, topped with olive oil and sea salt to highlight the creamy avocado.
For coffee aficionados, Diesel’s retail selection includes distinctive blends like Black Cat Espresso and El Diablo Dark Roast, each showcasing unique tasting notes from caramel to dried fruit. Overall, Diesel Cafe captures a laid-back vibe with thoughtfully crafted drinks and dishes that invite you to linger and savor every moment.
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Intelligentsia's Frequency Blend
Intelligentsia's Frequency Blend
Intelligentsia's Frequency Blend with steamed milk
Intelligentsia's Frequency Blend with steamed milk
Intelligentsia's Frequency Blend with sweetened condensed milk
Intelligentsia's Frequency Blend with sweetened condensed milk
Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with some hot water. Pretend you're an American abroad.
Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic is a syrupy and sweet espresso blend that has been the staple of our lineup since the very beginning. It is a product of intensive lot selection and close, direct work with the farmers who produce its components. Supreme balance and a wonderful sweetness make this a classic.
Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with a touch of steamed milk from Highlawn Farms.
Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with 2 ounces of steamed milk from Highlawn Farms.
Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with 6 ounces of steamed milk from Highlawn Farms.
Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with 10 ounces of steamed milk from Highlawn Farms.
Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with 10 ounces of steamed milk from Highlawn Farms and some house-made chocolate syrup.
Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with 10 ounces of steamed milk from Highlawn Farms and vanilla syrup.
Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with 10 ounces of steamed milk from Highlawn Farms and some sweetened condensed milk.
This matcha is an exceptionally sweet, powdered green tea due to a several week shading process. It was carefully stone-ground to preserve the delicate aroma and flavor. We brew it with just enough sugar to accentuate the flavors and combine it with soy milk.
A blend of traditional Indian spices and brisk black tea, our Organic Masala Chai is prepared with steamed milk and just enough sugar to bring out the spice’s intricacies.
A blend of traditional Indian spices and brisk black tea, our Organic Masala Chai is prepared with steamed milk and just enough sugar to bring out the spice’s intricacies.
We sell a variety of Kilogram teas which is an American tea company sourcing fresh teas reflecting peaks of season, land, and process. Kilogram selects teas that are primarily organically grown and produced, sustainable, and meet the standards of their evaluation process.
House made from Dutch cocoa powder, combined with your choice of milk, it makes an incredibly rich cup of hot chocolate.
A decadent and warming beverage! A mixture of our house made chocolate, house made caramel, and house made vanilla swirled together with perfectly steamed milk!
Steamed milk from Highlawn Farms is sometimes all you need. Try it with vanilla!
Intelligentsia's Frequency Blend iced.
Intelligentsia's Frequency Blend iced.
Brewed iced Frequency Blend with sweetened condensed milk. Sweet and decadent, a Diesel classic that will have wanting more and more!
Brewed iced Frequency Blend with sweetened condensed milk. Sweet and decadent, a Diesel classic that will have wanting more and more!
Intelligentsia’s Black Cat Classic espresso, served over ice.
Intelligentsia’s Black Cat Classic espresso, served with ice and water.
Intelligentsia’s Black Cat Classic espresso mixed with cold Highlawn Farms milk, poured over ice. Also available with Oat or Soy Milk!
Intelligentsia’s Black Cat Classic espresso mixed with Highlawn Farms milk and house-made chocolate syrup. Make it vegan with a non-dairy milk!
Intelligentsia’s Black Cat Classic espresso mixed with Highlawn Farms milk and vanilla syrup. Make it vegan with a non-dairy milk!
Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with 10 ounces of steamed milk and house-made caramel.
Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with 10 ounces of milk from Highlawn Farms and some sweetened condensed milk.
This matcha was carefully stone-ground to preserve the delicate aroma and flavor. Naturally sweet, we brew it with just enough sugar to accentuate the flavors, and steam it up with soy milk.
A blend of traditional Indian spices and brisk black tea, Kilogram’s Organic Masala Chai is prepared with cold Highlawn Farms milk and just enough sugar to bring out the spice’s intricacies. Make it vegan with a non-dairy milk!
A blend of traditional Indian spices and brisk black tea, Kilogram’s Organic Masala Chai is prepared with cold Highlawn Farms milk and just enough sugar to bring out the spice’s intricacies. Make it vegan with a non-dairy milk!
Fresh squeezed lemons, house-made simple syrup, and water over ice.
Kilogram tea served over ice. We always have the Classic Iced Tea (a bold and flavorful black tea kissed with bergamot), and serve other seasonal options.
Kilogram tea served over ice. We always have the Classic Iced Tea (a bold and flavorful black tea kissed with bergamot), and serve other seasonal options.
Highlawn Farms milk from right here in MA!
Open Water is the healthy, eco-friendly way to stay hydrated throughout your daily adventures. Made from high quality, shatter-resistant aluminum, with a screw cap, our still water is perfectly designed to fit into your gym bag, your cup holder, and your day. 100% recyclable and carbon neutral.
Baked mini loaf infused with pumpkin, crafted following a vegan recipe.
Made with our croissant dough, filled with a cardamom filling, and topped with some cardamom syrup.
Rich, dense brownie with generous chocolate chunks, offering a decadent treat for chocolate lovers.
Bursting with juicy blueberries and zesty lemon, this muffin features a tender crumb and a sweet streusel topping.
A chewy cookie featuring tart cranberries and crunchy pecans, blended with hearty oats for a satisfying bite.
These naturally leavened bagels come straight from our sister cafe, Forge Baking Company! Baked fresh every morning!
Cold-smoked Lox, Cucumber, Tomato, Sprouts & Plain Cream Cheese *Consuming raw or undercooked meat seafood, shellfish, poultry, or egg may increase your risk for foodborne illness.
Avocado on Toast topped with Olive Oil, Salt & Pepper
*NEW* Dijon Butter, Fresh Tomato, Cheddar, Egg & Spinach
Dijonnaise, Egg, Cheddar & Spinach
Maple Butter, Chicken Sausage, Egg & Cheddar
Pesto, Egg, Cheese, Tomato, Roasted Onion & Spinach
2 eggs, cheddar, black beans, jalapeno crema, salsa & spinach on a wrap
Dijonnaise, Avocado, Turkey, Cheddar, Sprouts, Tomato & Greens
Turkey, Bacon, Tomato, Sriracha Mayo & Greens
Avocado, Bacon, Tomato, Garlic Mayo & Greens
Roasted Tofu, Avocado, Tempeh Bacon, Tomato, Sriracha Mayo & Greens
Beehive Turkey(vegan), Jalapeno Crama, Cheddar, Avocado, Red Onion, Greens
Hot Honey, Turkey, Bacon, Avocado, Cheddar, Greens
Greens, Roasted Onion, Tomato, Cucumber, Avocado, Sprouts, with Citrus Poppy Dressing and Choice of Protein
Mango, banana, orange juice, coconut milk
Strawberry, banana, pineapple, coconut milk
Peanut butter, banana, cocoa, oat milk, maple syrup
Peanut butter, banana, strawberry, oat milk
An enticing combo of Intelligentsia's Black Cat Espresso, our house-made vanilla ice cream, and whole milk. A coffee-lovers dream!
Do you love chocolate? Well then this is the perfect drink for you! Intelligentsia's Black Cat Espresso, our house-made vanilla ice cream, house-made chocolate syrup, and whole milk all blended together for a delicious treat!
Our Caramel slide is a combination of our Intelligentsia Black Cat Espresso, house-made caramel, house-made vanilla ice cream, and milk! A delectable treat with an energizing kick!
One scoop of ice cream with two shots of espresso on top
Our classic milkshake with Matcha from MEM Tea.
One scoop of vanilla ice cream in a cold glass of root beer.
Caramel, Honeydew, Grape
Cocoa, Dried Fruit, Walnut
Almond, Dried Fruit, Milk Chocolate
Apple, Citrus, Milk Chocolate
Milk Chocolate, Honey, Cola
Brek sandwiches here are excellent. Can be quite crowded / hard to find a seat, but that just speaks to the good reputation. The space is large enough that you can find a few different vibes in here - the back pool table area is almost dive bar like, and the sunny tables at the front are perfect for a yap w an old friend.
Opening hours, the full address and the best way to get there are all on the restaurant page. Booking policies differ from place to place — so call ahead, or simply walk in.