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Diesel Cafe
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257 Elm St.
Somerville, MA 02144
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Featured Items
- Bagel/Toast$3.25
These naturally leavened bagels come straight from our sister cafe, Forge Baking Company! Baked fresh every morning!
- Classic Egg and Cheese$7.85
Dijonnaise, Egg, Cheddar & Spinach *Consuming raw or undercooked meat seafood, shellfish, poultry, or egg may increase your risk for foodborne illness.
- Cappuccino - 8oz$4.85
Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with 6 ounces of steamed milk from Highlawn Farms.
Hot Drinks
- Hot Coffee - 12oz$3.50
Intelligentsia's Frequency Blend
- Hot Coffee - 16oz$4.00
Intelligentsia's Frequency Blend
- Cafe Au Lait - 12oz$4.25
Intelligentsia's Frequency Blend with steamed milk
- Cafe Au Lait - 16oz$4.75
Intelligentsia's Frequency Blend with steamed milk
- Vietnamese - 12oz$4.35
Intelligentsia's Frequency Blend with sweetened condensed milk
- Vietnamese - 16oz$4.85
Intelligentsia's Frequency Blend with sweetened condensed milk
- Americano - 12oz$4.15
Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with some hot water. Pretend you're an American abroad.
- Espresso$3.75
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.
- Macchiato - 2 oz$4.45
Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with a touch of steamed milk from Highlawn Farms.
- Cortado - 4 oz$4.85
Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with 2 ounces of steamed milk from Highlawn Farms.
- Cappuccino - 8oz$4.85
Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with 6 ounces of steamed milk from Highlawn Farms.
- Latte - 12oz$5.70
Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with 10 ounces of steamed milk from Highlawn Farms.
- Mocha Latte - 12oz$6.35
Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with 10 ounces of steamed milk from Highlawn Farms and some house-made chocolate syrup.
- Caramel Latte -12 oz$6.35
Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with 10 ounces of steamed milk from Highlawn Farms and some house-made caramel syrup. *not vegan
- Vanilla Latte - 12oz$6.35
Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with 10 ounces of steamed milk from Highlawn Farms and vanilla syrup.
- Spanish Latte - 12oz$6.35
Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with 10 ounces of steamed milk from Highlawn Farms and some sweetened condensed milk.
- Rose Latte 12 oz$6.35
Our in house made floral syrup is made with rose water and simple syrup. Intelligentsia’s Black Cat Classic espresso combines with your choice of milk. It tastes like Spring is in the air! (Make it a Turkish Delight by adding chocolate)
- Maple Latte - 12oz$6.35
Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with 10 ounces of steamed milk from Highlawn Farms and McLure's maple syrup.
- Golden Milk - 12oz$6.35
This spicy caffeine-free infusion draws its flavor from turmeric, hot ginger, and combination of lemon and lime. We brew it with just enough sugar and coconut milk to accentuate the flavors, and steam it up with milk of your choice.
- Matcha Latte - 12oz$6.35
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.
- Chai - 12oz$5.40
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.
- Chai - 16oz$5.90
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.
- Herbal Chai -12 oz$4.35
Rooibos Chai Tea from Spirit Caffeine free rooibos tea combines with chai spices to create a spicy treat.
- Herbal Chai - 16 oz$4.95
Rooibos Chai Tea from Spirit Caffeine free rooibos tea combines with chai spices to create a spicy treat.
- Tea
Featuring Spirit Tea and Kilogram Tea Spirit Tea is an American tea importer dedicated to preserving the integrity of tea from cultivation to preparation, infusion, and experience. - Kilogram is an American tea company sourcing fresh and compelling teas reflecting peaks of season, land and process. All tea's are made to order
- Hot Chocolate - 12oz$5.25
We make chocolate syrup in house with Dutch cocoa powder, sugar, and water. Combined with your choice of milk, it makes an incredibly rich cup of hot chocolate.
- Tuck's Turtle - 12oz$6.35
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!
- Steamer - 12oz$3.75
Steamed milk from Highlawn Farms is sometimes all you need. Try it with vanilla!
Iced Drinks
- Iced Coffee - 16oz$4.25
Intelligentsia's Frequency Blend iced.
- Iced Coffee - 24oz$5.00
Intelligentsia's Frequency Blend iced.
- Iced Vietnamese - 16oz$4.85
Brewed iced Frequency Blend with sweetened condensed milk. Sweet and decadent, a Diesel classic that will have wanting more and more!
- Iced Vietnamese - 24oz$5.35
Brewed iced Frequency Blend with sweetened condensed milk. Sweet and decadent, a Diesel classic that will have wanting more and more!
- Iced Espresso$4.25
Intelligentsia’s Black Cat Classic espresso, served over ice.
- Iced Americano - 16oz$4.65
Intelligentsia’s Black Cat Classic espresso, served with ice and water.
- Iced Latte - 16oz$6.20
Intelligentsia’s Black Cat Classic espresso mixed with cold Highlawn Farms milk, poured over ice. Also available with Oat or Soy Milk!
- Iced Mocha Latte - 16oz$6.85
Intelligentsia’s Black Cat Classic espresso mixed with Highlawn Farms milk and house-made chocolate syrup. Make it vegan with a non-dairy milk!
- Iced Vanilla Latte - 16oz$6.85
Intelligentsia’s Black Cat Classic espresso mixed with Highlawn Farms milk and vanilla syrup. Make it vegan with a non-dairy milk!
- Iced Caramel Latte - 16oz$6.85
Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with 10 ounces of steamed milk and some house-made cardamom syrup.
- Iced Matcha Latte 16oz$6.85
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 pour it over ice with soy milk.
- Iced Spanish Latte - 16oz$6.85
Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with 10 ounces of milk from Highlawn Farms and some sweetened condensed milk.
- Iced Maple Latte - 16oz$6.85
Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with 10 ounces of milk from Highlawn Farms and McLure's maple syrup over ice.
- Iced Rose Latte 16 oz$6.85
Our in house made floral syrup is made with rose water and simple syrup. Intelligentsia’s Black Cat Classic espresso combines with your choice of milk. It tastes like Spring is in the air! (Make it a Turkish Delight by adding chocolate)
- Iced Golden Milk - 16oz$6.85
This spicy caffeine-free infusion draws its flavor from turmeric, ginger, and combination of lemon and lime. We brew it with just enough sugar and coconut milk to accentuate the flavors, and pour it over ice with soy milk.
- Iced Chai - 16oz$5.90
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!
- Iced Chai - 24oz$6.40
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!
- Iced Herbal Chai - 16 oz$5.90
Rooibos Chai from Spirit Tea. Combines chai spices with caffeine free rooibos.
- Iced Herbal Chai - 24 oz$6.40
Rooibos Chai from Spirit Tea. Combines chai spices with caffeine free rooibos.
- Raspberry Lime Ricky 16 Oz$5.15
Made with fresh raspberries and fresh squeezed lime juice
- Rose Lemonade 16 oz.$6.10
Housemade Rose syrup mixed with our fresh squeezed lemonade.
- Raspberry Lemonade - 16oz$5.15
Fresh-made raspberry syrup with freshly squeezed lemonade.
- Lemonade - 16oz$4.35
Fresh squeezed lemons, house-made simple syrup, and water over ice.
- Lemonade 24 oz.$5.00
- Black Iced Tea - 16oz$3.50
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.
- Black Iced Tea - 24oz$4.15
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.
- Tea-Ade - 16oz$4.60
- Tea-Ade -24oz$5.25
- Milk - 12 oz.$3.25
Highlawn Farms milk from right here in MA!
- Bottled Still Water$2.65
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.
- Natalie's Orange Juice$4.00
One ingredient is all you need for delicious orange juice! And that is all that Natalie's uses! This bottled, fresh orange juice is mindfully handcrafted from Florida's finest oranges. Try it out and taste the sunshine!
- Culture Pop - Strawberry & Rhubarb$3.15
- Culture Pop - Ginger Lemon And Turmeric$3.15
- Culture Pop - Wild Berry$3.15
- Culture Pop - Lemon Lime$3.15
Bakery
- Maple Oat Scone$4.25Out of stock
- Blueberry Cream Scone$4.25
Blueberry in our signature cream scone.
- Lemon Poppy Olive Oil Loaf with Lemon Glaze$4.75
- Vegan Pumpkin Mini Loaf$4.50
- Plain Croissant$4.95
- Chocolate Croissant$5.50
- Ham and Cheese Croissant$5.75
- Sweet Monkey Bread$5.50
- Sticky Bun$5.75
- Cardamom Bun$5.75
Made with our croissant dough, filled with a cardamom filling, and topped with some cardamom syrup.
- Seasonal Stuffed Croissant$5.75
- Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie$4.00
- Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie$4.00
- Chocolate Chunk Brownie$4.50
- Flourless Chocolate Cake$8.50Out of stock
*Gluten Free *Contains Egg and Dairy
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip - Alternative Baking Company$4.15
- Explosive Espresso Chip - Alternative Baking Company$4.15
- Gluten Free Chocolate Explosion - Alternative Baking Company$4.15
- Cinnamon Burst Gluten Free • Alternative Baking Company$4.15
Food
- Bagel/Toast$3.25
These naturally leavened bagels come straight from our sister cafe, Forge Baking Company! Baked fresh every morning!
- Bagel & Lox$14.50
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 Toast$7.25
Avocado on Toast topped with Olive Oil, Salt & Pepper
- Breakfast Special$8.75
Miso butter, egg, cheddar, fresh tomato, and spinach on your choice of bread
- Classic Egg and Cheese$7.85
Dijonnaise, Egg, Cheddar & Spinach *Consuming raw or undercooked meat seafood, shellfish, poultry, or egg may increase your risk for foodborne illness.
- The Joplin$9.65
Maple Butter, Chicken Sausage, Egg & Cheddar *Consuming raw or undercooked meat seafood, shellfish, poultry, or egg may increase your risk for foodborne illness.
- The Pallet$9.80
Pesto, Egg, Cheese, Tomato, Roasted Onion & Greens
- Breakfast Burrito$14.15
2 eggs, cheddar, black beans, jalapeno crema, salsa, avocado & spinach on a wrap
- Monkey Wrench$15.25
Dijonnaise, Avocado, Turkey, Cheddar, Sprouts, Tomato & Greens
- The Elm$15.85
Turkey, Bacon, Tomato, Sriracha Mayo & Greens
- The Holland$13.75
Avocado, Bacon, Tomato, Garlic Mayo & Greens
- Vegan Club$15.50
Roasted Tofu, Avocado, Tempeh Bacon, Tomato, Sriracha Mayo & Greens
- Veggie Sandwich Special$15.50
Baked tofu, kewpie miso mayo, cukes, shredded carrots, everything bagel topping, sprouts, mayo, and green
- Lunch Sandwich Special$15.75
Salami, provolone, housemade giardiniera, fresh tomato, mayo, and greens on your choice of bread
- Highland Salad$16.00
Greens, Roasted Onion, Tomato, Cucumber, Avocado, Sprouts, with Citrus Poppy Dressing and Choice of Protein
- Down East Bbq - Carolina Kettle 2 oz$2.60
- Dill Pickle - Carolina Kettle 2 oz$2.60
- Sour Cream and Chive - Carolina Kettle 2 oz$2.60
- Sea Salt Chips - Carolina Kettle 2 oz$2.60
- Rosemary Garlic Chips - Carolina Kettle 5 oz$3.80
- Tidbits Candy$5.00
Smoothies and Ice Cream
- Pineapple Mango Smoothie - 16oz (no pineapple)$9.50
A fruity and filling blend of pineapple, mango, coconut, banana, oat milk, coconut milk, orange juice, and coconut water! Add whey or hemp protein for some extra power!
- Berry Plus Smoothie - 16oz$9.50
A vibrant combination of blueberry, strawberry, banana, orange juice, oat milk, and mint. Refreshing and sweet! Add whey or hemp protein for some extra power!
- Matcha Mint Smoothie - 16oz (no pineapple)$9.50
A delicious combination of matcha, spinach, mint, banana, pineapple, coconut milk, lemon juice, orange juice, oat milk, and maple syrup. Sure to perk you up and brighten your day! Add whey or hemp protein for some extra power!
- Java Slide$9.50
An enticing combo of Intelligentsia's Black Cat Espresso, our house-made vanilla ice cream, and whole milk. A coffee-lovers dream!
- Mocha Slide$9.50
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!
- Caramel Slide$9.50
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!
- Mini Scoop$4.50
- 1 Scoop$5.50
- 2 Scoops$6.75
- Affogato$7.75
One scoop of ice cream with two shots of espresso on top
- Milkshake$9.00
- Malted Milkshake$9.50
- Matcha Milkshake$10.00
Our classic milkshake with Matcha from MEM Tea.
- Root Beer Float$7.75
One scoop of vanilla ice cream in a cold glass of root beer.
Retail Coffee And Tea
- Black Cat Espresso$16.50
Caramel, Honeydew, Grape
- Decaf Black Cat Espresso$17.50
Cocoa, Dried Fruit, Walnut
- Frequency Blend$16.50
Almond, Dried Fruit, Milk Chocolate
- House Blend$16.50
Apple, Citrus, Milk Chocolate
- El Gallo Blend$17.00
Milk Chocolate, Honey, Cola
- El Diablo Dark Roast$16.50
Blackstrap Molasses, Cola, Cacao, Raisin
- Illumination Blend$19.00
Turbinado Sugar, Honey, Peach
- Persephone Blend - Seasonal$22.00
Black grape, Hibiscus, Lime
- Peru - Rayos del Sol$24.00
Red Grape, Elderflower, Orange
- Instant Coffee - Espresso$12.00
- Instant Coffee - House Blend$12.00
- Tea Brewer - Spirit Tea$22.00
- Serving Pitcher - Spirit Tea$10.00
- Kodama Sencha Green Tea 50g - Spirit Tea$12.00
Toasted Nori, Seaweed, Honeydew
- Lychee Iron Goddess Tea 50g - Spirit Tea$23.00
Olive Oil, Buttered Toast, Anjou Pear
- Sunstone Black Tea 50g - Spirit Tea$12.00
Honey, Dark Cocoa, Apricot
Retail Items
- Diesel Sticker$1.00
- Red Diesel Mug$15.00
A Classic Diner Mug
- Diesel Pint Glass$15.00
- Diesel Camp Mug$30.00
- White Diesel Travel Mug$30.00
- Diesel Black Shirt$25.00
- Red Diesel Shirt$25.00
- Diesel Beanie$28.00
- Diesel Sweatshirt$55.00
- Tri-Store Black Sweatshirt$45.00
- Tri-Store Bamboo Straw$1.25
- Chemex Filters$12.00
- Chemex Classic 6 Cup$50.00
- AeroPress Filters$9.95
Exclusively designed for use with AeroPress Original, Go and Clear coffee makers, our paper micro-filters are an essential part of the brewing process. High quality paper absorbs bitter tasting oils while micro-sized holes filter and catch fine particles, stopping them from passing into the cup. Unlike French press coffee brewers, they allow for finer ground coffee and ensure a consistently smooth, grit-free cup of coffee. Not compatible with AeroPress XL coffee maker.
- AeroPress Coffee Maker - Original$44.95
- AeroPress Coffee Maker - Go$44.95
What's Included: AeroPress Go Chamber & Plunger: For brewing the most delicious coffee ever! Mug with Lid: Pack up your AeroPress Go into a sturdy, portable mug that you can take anywhere. Paper Micro-Filters: Includes 100 replacement AeroPress micro-filters. Micro-filters remove grit from your coffee, unlike other press-type coffee makers. Travel Filter Holder: The filter holder makes it easy to take micro-filters with you anywhere you go. Stirrer: Designed to be the perfect length for AeroPress Go. Scoop: Measures just the right amount of coffee for delicious, easy AeroPress Go recipes.
- V60 Filter 1 (1-2 cup)$10.00
Our filters are specially designed to fit our V60 drippers, with limited flow restriction to enhance clarity and balance in the coffee. These 01 filters have a capacity of 1-2 cups. Item Number: VCF-01-40M / VCF-01-40W / VCF-01-100M / VCF-01-100W / VCF-01-100MK / VCF-01-100WK White filters are made with 100% oxygen bleached paper pulp.
- V60 Dripper 1 (1-2 cup)$20.00
functionality and design. The V60's conical shape allows for deeper layering of coffee grounds, and its spiral ridges and lack of flow restriction allow the user to pour the water quickly for a delicate body or slowly for a heavier flavor. Perfect for cafe or home use! Colors: Red, Transparent or White Size: W115×D100×H82mm Capacity: 1-2 Cups
- Hario V60 Iced Coffee Maker$30.00
- Public Goods Basket Coffee Filter$4.00
- Public Goods Cone Coffee Filter$6.00
- Baby Barista Book$15.00
- Record Your Own Message Gift Box$15.00
- Matchbox Sized Puzzles - Assorted$4.50
- Starry Night Game$7.50
- Fidget Widget$8.00
- Jacobs Ladder - Fidget Toy$8.00
- Twisty Puzzle$15.00
- Bamboo Sudoku$18.00
- Minotaur Labryinth Game$20.00
- Caeser's Code Box Game$20.00
- Simply Gum - Spearmint$3.50
- Simply Gum - Peppermint$3.50
- Simply Mints - Ginger$3.50
- Simply Mints - Cinnamon$3.50
- Curio Spice - Magic Salt 2.5 oz jar$12.00
- Curio Spice - Edo Spice 1.6 oz$11.40
- Curio Spice - Fleur Spice 1.6 oz$11.40
- Curio Spice - Kandy Spice 1.3 oz$11.40
- Nevermore Perfume Oil - Burke And Hare$18.00
- Violet - Fragrance Mist$15.00
- Poetry - Burke and Hare Candle 9 oz$22.00
- Nevermore - Burke and Hare Candle 9 oz$22.00
- Red Queen - Burke and Hare 9 oz Candle$22.00
- Forbidden - Burke and Hare 9 oz Candle$22.00
- Priestess - Burke and Hare 9 oz Candle$22.00
- Eros - Burke & Hare 9oz Candle$22.00
- Wild Fire - Burke and Hare Candle 9 oz.$22.00
- White Witch - Burke and Hare Candle 9 oz$22.00
- Can Shaped Glass 16 oz.$12.00
- Public Goods Tree-free Pocket Tissues$1.00
- Public Goods Hand Sanitizing Spray 2oz$5.00
- Public Goods Lip Balm .15oz$4.00
- Public Goods Sanitizing Lavender Wipes (30 Count)$6.00
- Public Goods Kitchen Towel (2 Count)$14.50
- Holographic Pronoun Sticker (They/Them)$4.50
- Holographic Pronoun Sticker (She/Her)$4.50
- Holographic Pronoun Sticker (He/Him)$4.50
- Holographic Rainbow Sticker$4.50
- Mushroom Sticker$5.00
- Fox Sticker$5.00
- Luna Moth Sticker$4.50
- Orchid Mantis Sticker$4.50
- Super Food Croissant Sticker$5.00
- Coffee Outside Sticker$6.00
- Igloo Letter Press Cards$6.50
- Scratch -Off Self Love Birthday Card$6.00
- You are My Sunshine Card$5.50
- Informals Albertine Notecard Set$16.00
- LePen Fine Tip Pen$2.50
- Night Routine Journal$28.00
- Clairfontaine Deco Notebooks - Diamond Pattern$14.00
- Clairfontaine Deco Notebooks - Vegetal Patternn$14.00
- LEUCHTTURM1917 - A5 Notebook - Lemon$25.00
- LEUCHTTURM1917 - A5 Notebook - Pacific Blue$25.00
- LEUCHTTURM1917 - A5 Notebook - Pink$25.00
- LEUCHTTURM1917 - A5 Notebook - Sage$25.00
- LEUCHTTURM1917 - A5 Notebook - Black$25.00
- LEUCHTTURM1917 - A5 Notebook - Lilac$25.00
- Rhodia Spiral Book -Black$25.00
- Rhodia Number 10 Pad$2.50
- Rhodia Number 14 Pad$4.50
- Rhodia Number 16 Pad$5.80
- Wirebound Rhodia Number 16 Pad$7.00
- Rhodia Notbook No. 18 - Black or Yellow$16.00
- Pocket Notebooks$10.50
LEUCHTTURM1917 - A5 Notebook - Pacific Blue
Local Artist Prints
Sunday | 7:00 am - 7:00 pm |
Monday | 7:00 am - 7:00 pm |
Tuesday | 7:00 am - 7:00 pm |
Wednesday | 7:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Thursday | 7:30 am - 12:00 pm |
Friday | 8:00 am - 7:00 pm |
Saturday | 7:00 am - 7:00 pm |
For those of you who may be interested, here is a little scoop on our story… Co-owners Jennifer Park and Tucker Lewis were a sprightly 18 and 26 when they first met behind the counters of a now defunct ice cream shop in Harvard square. It was behind those counters that the idea of Diesel was first conceived. Mostly, it seemed more a fantasy than a reality – a land where we would drink coffee all day long, work with people we loved, respect the people with whom we worked and hopefully create a strong community along the way. Our ultimate goal was to simply serve enough customers to keep our doors open for a while and allow us the chance at this ideal. But, if ever there were a story of how not to do something, it would be the tale of opening Diesel Cafe.
257 Elm St., Somerville, MA 02144