The favorite breakfast destination for my partner and I, a big part is is beautiful outdoor courtyard (indoor seating is inside old bank for an interesting atmosphere. Bagels from Bagelsaurus are made into very satisfying breakfast sandwiches. The coffee and lattes are also nice.

The ordering is easy with the tablets in the shop. The cafe is well set up and has a good flow of traffic. The outdoor space is huge and helps to spread out. In the heart of Somerville in busy union square, this is a good place to relax in. If not for the traffic around, I would visit more often. Definitely worth going to this place again.

Quite a pleasant patio here. My pastry & blended-ice coffee drink were both very good.Theyve now reopened indoor seating (& bathrooms!), but only in the back. What used to be the best seating inside, along the front window, has all been removed. Too bad.

A very pleasant coffee store in an old bank which allows for a level of spaciousness, and cosy with the vaults also spaces to enjoy your coffee. Andrea who served us was cheerful and fun and the coffee really was good on this watery winter day. The cinnamon bagel was very tasty.With a full range a cakes and sandwiches - it looked good. Art on distant is also for sale and they have a book shelving for the ‘More than Words’ org who help people get into work - which is superb.Overall a lovely Coffee shop with a post office across the road and a comic shop next door and art and books the place to read or write.

Great experience! Comfortable place to sit and enjoy a coffee while reading with friends. Liked the service and outdoor setup.

The iced latte was very tasty. However, I docked one star for their inability to make change (strange considering theres metered parking all up and down the street in front of the cafe), and I docked another star for the fact that they dont have wifi available for customers (they have such a lovely patio, and wifi would make that a great place to get some work or studying done). All in all, a comfy place to sip coffee and read, but for the price of the coffee youd expect them to make it more convenient for their patrons.

I expected more. The coffee was good but a few things were a little off. I didnt see a way to pay with cash (which is illegal and has equity issues). I also like to order my coffee from real people. The courtyard has a bike lock on the gate, which is at a minimum inconvenient. What is the service fee for? Finally, overpriced.

Lovely sandwiches! There are more stuff that I really want to try in the future such as breakfast and salads, but the sandwiches were very good. There is also a really cute space to sit outside, weather and crowd permitted. Otherwise the inner industrial space is also really nice.

This is a nice place for coffee and a light snack. The environment inside is nothing much which could be due to the restrictions during the pandemic. But they had outside seating which was quite nice. The cafe was following the social distancing rules, the server would call the customers name and leave the drinks out on a serving table where the customer could pick them up. The cappuccinos we had were good and the seating outside was great.

I ordered two iced coffees. Im writing this review as I have waited over 20 minutes now for coffee.Again I found the time to take pictures write this review and post it to the interwebs and I still dont have my coffee. Did I also mention I still dont have my coffee?Update coffee was delicious +1. Not worth the wait but absolutely delicious.

Delicious coffee and snacks. Long line on the weekend but moves fast and is well worth the wait. Lots of seating inside as well as a lovely outdoor space.

Good espresso drinks. We tried their cappuccino. Very spacious both inside and outside. Ideal for group meetings...

What kinda cafe doesnt have wifi? they used to have wifi but have since turned it off for guests, perhaps so people wont linger for too long on the patio? kinda rude. i would come here more often if i was allowed to get some work done.

Edit 07/31/2021: they reopened their indoor seatings, and along that the bathroom. I changed my review accordingly.Old review:There is no bathroom. I repeat, no bathroom. They sell food and coffee, have nice outdoor seatings, but no bathrooms. Do those people understand what coffee and food do to people? Do they understand that they serve human beings, and not machines? There is no indications of the lack of bathroom access, and you dont know it until youve sat down and ordered or until you need it.I dont care if it is the apocalypse outside, you need to provide bathroom to people. Or you need to close your outdoor seatings. One of the two.I will gladly update my review once they update their policy.

Great menu. No wifi.

Egg sandwiches and coffees. Amazing! Def going back

My husband and I came here spontaneously after him being not satisfied with the donut shop across the street. We came for coffee by the sandwiches looked amazing on the photos. My husband was so excited that he wasn’t diss appointed. Her ordered the safe haven sand which was a veggie sandwich with avocado, feta cheese, tomatoes, sprouts among other things and the bread was soft as if homemade. We also ordered coffee which was very good and my husband is a coffee snob and he said it was good coffee. He got an americano and I got a oat milk cappuccino. Both drinks were great. Good ambiance, lots of space to sit and chill. We came early on a Saturday morning and hope to come back again during our short weekend trip since we liked it so much. Ten stars!

The coffee is really up there, and the breakfast burrito was banging. The tablet ordering system was clean and fast.

I’m sitting here drinking a large iced coffee and water (you can sit outside) and get this… you can’t use the bathroom. Not even a porter potty? Come on! Why are you people so scared of covid. Other restaurants allow bathroom use when dining.Edit 07/20/21: I gave it another shot because I had an empty bladder…. They don’t have any condiments like ketchup, sriracha or any form of hot sauce. What a disappointment. 👎🏽

This is my favorite neighborhood coffee shop. Ive tried all the espresso beverages on the menu and have enjoyed each one.

I was pretty disappointed when I visited this café. I ordered a chai latte with oat milk, and it was super watery, syrupy, and had basically no flavor. It was super overpriced as well. Would definitely recommend you try a different cafe!

Been coming here since 2012 and even though I moved away I still manage to visit this cozy Coffee Shop. Such a great spot, you can reserve seating now and enjoy it to stay in their cute patio.

Overpriced and waited way too long for a coffee. No coffee should take more than 15 minutes to make

I love the vibe at the coffee shop. Great place to relax and escape the cold. Delicious coffee too I must say.

Their pastries are great quality, the coffee is excellent and they are just the friendliest people ever. Started to drop by on a regular base.

This place was ahead of the curve in updating its flow for COVID and focusing on carryout. You can order on Toast 10 - 15 minutes in advance or just walk up to an order screen when you enter. The outdoor seating option is especially good for warm weekend days. Bonus mission: grab your turmeric chais to-go and haul them 10m up to the top of Prospect Hill to pair with the view.

Bloc is pretty good for grabbing a quick coffee drink. They use Intelligentsia beans, so you cant really go wrong with their drip coffee.I like their coffee soda type drinks; recently they had a chicory soda I thought was great.

Long wait time but awesome expensive coffee

Great quality espresso and a very clean spot. Excellent Covid Protocols used here.

JBs turkey club is easily top three best turkey sandwiches I have ever had in my entire life. I ate this thing five minutes ago and couldnt wait to post about it. Pro tip, get it on their house sourdough. Also probably the best house blend Coffee in the Somerville area.

A reasonable selection amongst the wide variety of Cafe options. Nice sticky bun, nice avocado toast, good Chai, good coffee.

Theres no Wifi at this cafe

An absolutely great place to spend an afternoon, great coffee selection, good vibes

Friendly people selling amazing coffee and delicious food. Its pricey, but no more so than any other shop selling high end coffee and locally made food.

Prices are little high and service is slow but its a great location and the patio is magical.

Great tea and coffee selection. Wide selection of pastries

Bloc is one of three connected coffee shops in Somerville (the other two are Forge and Diesel) but this is definitely the nicest location because of the outdoor patio. The quality of the food and coffee is consistently good across the 3 cafes and prices are about what you’d expect from a local coffee chain ($5 latte) However, my experience with the service at this location wasn’t great. WiFi also costs after 3 hours so it isn’t ideal as a regular place to work or study

Love this place. They have recently opened their inside to place orders to go so you don’t have to wait in the cold outside!

I love this coffee shop. The coffee is amazing, the pastries are great and the baristas are all very kind to my sometimes rowdy toddler. We come here many mornings for breakfast during the week and its so nice to feel like children are welcome!

Very good quality!

Great cafe. Part of the Diesel, Forge, Bloc 11 family. All pastries, breads, bagels etc are made at Forge location and are to die for. They brew Intelligentsia coffee and do a great job. Bloc has some great outdoor seating as well. Can be a little dark in the back but I love snagging a window seat and working for few hours!

Fantastic coffee shop that is, I think, the 3rd business created by the team behind Diesel in Davis and Forge bakery. Forge`s baked good are sold here and are worth every penny, with their cinnamon bun being something particularly special. They also do online ordering, at least for coffee and sandwhiches/bagels, making it a quick stop on the way to the office. The staff are also wonderful and will help however they can.

Safe option for non-picky eaters.

Love Forge and Bloc. Great local Cody shops.

Very solid cappuccino with lush foam. Would buy again

Super delicious food and friendly staff. Multiple seating options inside and outside. Theres art along the walls inside that is all up for sale. Come here to chill and study or whenever you want to go to an awesome cafe. 💯

How have I not been here before?! Great coffee, charming and spacious layout, quirky art. Delightful.

A pretty good mocha

Im a big fan of Diesel Cafe, so I was pumped to discover this place in Union Square. HUGE cafe that always seems to have space to sit and work, they serve breakfast sandwiches until 2pm -- in addition to their lunch menu -- and theres an awesome outdoor seating area. The lunch menu has great salads, as well as creative veggie and meat options. A bit pricey, but worth it!

Simply the best sandwiches and coffee in Union Sq, hands down. Makes my mouth water just think about one. So good!!

I’m a regular and love to work here because of the environment. Good coffee and solid, although expensive, baked goods. The bathroom situation could be improved, and they need to get serious about fixing the chairs and tables so they don’t rock.

Great coffee and espresso. The atmosphere is very cozy. A little pricey but comparable to other higher end coffee shops in the area.

Bloc: I love you, youre beautiful, Im going to keep coming... but we need to talk...Every. Single. One. Of your tables. Is the wobbliest drunkest mess of a table Ive ever seen. This has been going on for like years now. Get these tables into a 10 step program. Or maybe just like, a 4 shim program.Maybe its a ploy to sell more coffee, or a more insidious plot to warm Bostons winters by worsening climate change via the use of thousands of extra paper napkins. But Ive gotten maybe 1000 coffees from you over the years. Ive had maybe half of them spilled due to bumps, shakes, and general use of the tables. My computer perpetually smells like coffee (which maybe I should be thanking you for). But really bloc, lets fix these tables!

Amazing healthy food. Very friendly, low key cafe atmosphere. Love the outdoor patio area! Their vegetarian items are superb which isnt always easy to fine. Decor is very appealing, even the bank volt room!

Great coffee and food. Nice outdoor seating. Fun indoor seating, due to it being a converted bank. However, service is kind of slow.

I love bloc! The space is beautiful and I love the bank vault. The menu is large for a cafe and its delicious. They are set up for success when it is busy with two lanes of ordering and completion of the order. The staff is friendly and always a pleasure to order from.

Their regular coffes is great. But the single brew is outstanding. Warning...if They are busy this might take some time, but well worth it.Food is decent. Nice outdoor patio.Pro tip...get yourself some donuts across the street and your coffee here...yum.

This cafe is AWESOME!Food is yummy!Coffee is good and strong!Large outdoor patio to sit outside.Inside is an old bank stripped out and is fun if you can get a seat among all the laptops and apple users...

Cool place. Nice coffee shop with a limited menu of sandwiches. Even though it is limited, the sandwiches are excellent. The space is in an old bank, with a nice layout. There is seating in the old vault, although it is somewhat awkward. Nice outdoor seating area also.

The coffee is excellent. It is usually a busy place. I have not tried the food but it looks good. it is fun to sit in the safe on a winters day if you bring a few friends.

Excellent salads! Great place for a quick cup of coffee/tea, too.

Im very fond of this place; nice vibe and staff etc. But all I really want is a decent $5. cup of tea; not boiled, bitter and with leaves in the cup. Just burnt my tongue on yet another completely Ill-prepared green tea there. Drank it with a cough drop to cover the taste. Last time. You guys obviously care so I hope you figure it out.

Bloc cafe is an ideal location to meet up with friends, read, or work while enjoying delicious food and coffee. The baristas are friendly and there are plenty of tables inside, even in the back room (with a fireplace!) or the old bank vault. There are plenty of vegan options, including my favorites of seasonal sandwiches and the amazing Union salad (although this normally comes with cheese on top). The local art featured inside changes every few months, and hanging plants in the front of the cafe give it a garden vibe that is lovely. Definitely recommend as a place with free WiFi, several outlets, a welcoming atmosphere, and great coffee!

Best cappuccino, especially with a donut from across the street

On top of the food and drinks being good and made with really solid ingredients, there is a really thoughtful approach to everything here. From the sustainable consumable products to the beautiful garden area outside, they clearly really care about the way they do things, even beyond the products they sell.

This place was a great addition to Union square. It has excellent coffee, a wonderful vibe with their decor and outdoor space, and great sandwiches and pastries. I usually get a breakfast sandwich here. One complaint I have is that their staff and options have already become a bit chain-esque. They dont allow much customization and one of the staff got annoyed that I was standing and watching them cook at the pick up window. Easily fixed issues though.

So I visited for the first time on 10/02/19 and ordered a coffee since I had a travel mug that was 20oz I asked the barista can give me 20oz coffee said ok but I have to charge you for a small and large coffee. At the time I didnt notice how much it was until I swiped my card. The large coffee is $3.27 for 16oz and small $2.79 for 12 oz. Then she says I can give you a credit for the travel mug which was a whopping 10 cents. I then ask her to add caramel which was another $1. The coffee most definitely was not as good Starbucks and yet way more expensive. Im still wondering why I was charged for 28oz of coffee in a 20oz cup technically she owed me 8oz of coffee. Its as if I was punished for using a reusable cup that wasnt exactly 16oz or 12oz. The grand total was $8.47 with tax and Im sorry to say not worth it at all. All I ordered was a black coffee with caramel. I was left disappointed and wishing I had just walked to Starbucks because it would have tasted better and would have been cheaper.

Me review is only based on the coffee because it was amazing! Im really picky with my coffee and I loved this one! thick and flavorful. The place is nice and they have a really cute patio!

Great cafe with lots of space, wifi, awesome interior using old vaults as rooms

Cute little Cafe. Pretty decent food choices and good drinks. Great place to sit and study.

The coffee is amazing. They serve Intelligentsia. And the sandwiches and desserts are delicious. Also a cool spot with outdoor seating.

Block 11 is a wonderful place to hang out and meet friends. Their sandwiches are absolutely delicious and I love that they have so many vegetarian choices. The drinks are always spot-on and I adore that they have a wide selection of board games to play with your friends!! Theres also a cute outdoor spot for lovely days!

Way over priced hipster coffee house. But the sandwiches are good and so are some of the treats. The prices continue to increase at a higher rate compared to others. I think they just want to see how much they can get away with charging. I stopped going.

Their Ham & Cheese Croissants are the best, especially when they are heated. Bloc 11 has a easy, relaxed atmosphere. I dont feel bombarded with noise or loud music, which makes it easier to hear the person or people to whom one is talking. Also, there is room to move around and you dont feel like you are sitting on top of someone. There is extra room in the back as well as the Vault for additional seating. It is a great place to go to meet a friend, have an event or a company meeting, or just chill by oneself with a Soy Chai Latte.

A great place to sit and watch people working on their laptops.Love that their coffee served is by Intelligentsia.Cool place with bright natural lights.

Love the coffee

Really great cafe with good pastries and lunch options, and awesome outdoor seating area. Lots of space inside as well. Definitely recommend!

Liked this place. Great summer lunch spot out on their patio. My sandwich was really quite good and the sandwich filling combos are interesting. Staff were very friendly. Its expensive for what it is (I think I paid $18 for a lower tier sandwich, pop and cookie), they forgot part of my order (fixed it, though, without hassle once I asked), and it took quite a long time to get the order (I think maybe they were understaffed that day?). On the whole, Id go back if someone suggested it, but its not good for a quick bite, based on my experience and that of other reviewers.

Very delicious, fresh, healthy food and great coffee but expensive and pretty busy. Also the wifi isnt free (beyond the first complimentary hour) good atmosphere

This cafe might be the single best one in the entire Greater Boston area. Large outdoor patio is perfect for short Boston summers. Inside, they got a huge space with all sorts of tables and chairs. The downside is that the wifi disconnects after 45 minutes, a phenomenon thats unfortunately is becoming a trend among fancy Boston coffeehouses.

Great coffee... A wide variety of options. Food Is great, freshly made. Friendly and fast service. Many tables to work and free wifi. Not many outlets. There is a great historic bank vault where you can sit and work. Fun place!

Great option if you wanna get away from the Starbucks vibe and just get a good cup of coffee, sit down and read. Also extensive menu with veggie/vegan options. Family friendly.

Consistent and delicious. From the staff to the ambience to the food and drink itself, this place always satisfies.

Great coffee, good baked goods, excellent sandwiches. Atmosphere is lovely and the outdoor seating in warmer weather is a huge plus. I just love this coffee shop. Its wonderfully neighborhoody with lots of lovely places to sit. Plus, the staff is really friendly and efficient. Wonderful local place that adds so much to Union Square.FYI: Get the Pallet Sandwich. Also the Lattes are fantastic!

Fun place. Yummy food, nice staff, lots of seating. Not a huge fan of the iced chai, but everything else was good.

Coffee is great but wifi is slow and my connection got interrupted and then I was not allowed to get back online as they had a once a day limitation. This was really frustrating...

Same owners as Diesel and Forge and all their cafes are excellent. Been going to them now for over 12 years. The coffee and the food are top notch. Some of the best cafes in the Boston area.

I dropped my car off at Goodyear to have my tires replaced and I decided to grab a bite, I noticed this little jem an decided to walk in. As soon as I walked in I was greeted and asked if I needed any help, I let the gentleman in front of the cash register know it was my first time and I wasnt sure what to get. He was polite enough to tell me the most popular items and what they have to offer. I decided on the turkey Alvarado sandwich which was spectacular. The food was very fresh and I only waited a few minutes to receive it. One thing I noticed that I didnt like was that as my sandwich was being made when it was finished the lady used a knife to cut it and then grabbed what looked like a rag to wipe the knife off and then tossed the rag to the side.

Great coffee and food. Especially nice outdoor seating.

I used to go here all the time but Im either remembering it wrong or it truly isnt what it used to be. Its hard to find a stable table. The prices are DEFINITELY higher. The food is generally the same but Im noticing little details like corners have been cut in the form of smaller quantities of the more exotic ingredients (i.e. hearts of palm, etc) in salads and sandwiches. I had to pay for internet...?! Whazzap, Bloc?

A cafe with a unique feel and much less crowded-feeling than others in the area; there are tables in secret nooks and crannies if you know where to look. Overpriced, but their egg sandwich and iced chai latte is great.

Great atmosphere and outdoor area. Didnt actually have any coffee but I got a sandwich which was so tasty! Probably also due to the incredibly fresh ingredients.

An cozy cafe for a drink or meal. Fun to sit and use your computer or whatever. Great up and coming location!

Great coffee, great environment, great staff, what is not too love about this place?

Im addicted to their caramel lattes (caramel made from scratch, milk from a local dairy farm & the best espresso ever!). I am also a little more than obsessed (Ive tried to make it at home) with the house dressing that they toss side greens in -- its perfect. Food is yummy & atmosphere & warm/welcoming & cool. It used to be an old bank & they repurposed many of the architectural features.

The wait was incredibly long. Like 25 minutes long for 2 bagels. And the prices! I am not from Somerville so I cant say if the prices are typical, but 2 bagels cost almost $10! The atmosphere was very chic through.

Good coffee but wish they had coffee drink punch cards!

Big coffee shop with great food options (pastries, salads, sandwiches). Inside and outside sitting. Metered parking in front. You have to pay for WiFi. Great place to work/ study from. Also a big placed for parents to come with their babies/kids.

All summer I looked forward to coming here since it looks so cool and hip from the outside but it turns out they dont have free wireless internet! As hard as one tries to support the local coffee shops little things like these are why Starbucks is such a popular choice. For what is worth, the place has a variety of hot and cold drinks as well as decent food (judging by the menu I didnt eat anything). In short, sounds like a good place to come with someone you can chat or bring a book as you wont be able to do anything on a computer...

Today I had the Vietnamese coffee and it was ok but not the greatest. The atmosphere was very peaceful and quiet as everybodys using their laptops or phones, working and reading and doing their thing. In the cafe was really full. I had to sit in the bank vault wish they had there and it was a lot of single seating in there. Interesting to see inside the vault at theres a bulletproof window table. Theres a sign that mentions this in the bank vault. All in all a very interesting Cafe.