I truly loved getting dinner here. The food was so delicious. We got the fava plate, hummus plate with chicken, the goat cheese plate, and the mujadara and everything was amazing. the fave beans were especially good. The ambiance and decor are so beautiful. I really loved sitting here. I find Cambridge/Boston is missing welcoming third spaces and this is one of them. The service was amazing and our waitress Bridget was incredibly sweet and helpful. Definitely coming again!!
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The service is so welcoming, friendly, and genuine. My wife and I had a highly enjoyable, leisurely lunch here. We ordered the falafel sandwich, foole plate, a bowl of lentil soup and a fatoush salad. It was just the right amount of food for us. Our favorites were the Foole and the Fatoush salad. The lentil soup was hearty and filling. We finished our meal with a pot of House Tea (black chai w cardamom). Great meal in a down to earth cafe where everything, even the bread, is made from scratch. Can't wait to come back again for another lunch date
Food: - Fattoush salad was pretty good. - Chicken shawarma sandwich was incredibly dry. I had to ask for a side of extra garlic sauce (which was not very good, and it was green? Not even sure it was garlic sauce) to get it down. - Iced latte was fine, but way too much milk and barely any ice. Did not live up to having “coffee” in the name of their restaurant. Service: The lady was kinda standoffish and aloof. Also relatively inattentive. I had to get up a couple times to ask for something I needed. (And it was not busy - there were like 3 tables total). Atmosphere: It was cute inside. Had a nice patio and could be a good place to study. However, they had no AC (90+ degrees out today) and they were playing music too loudly out of a single crappy Bluetooth speaker. Overall, would not recommend or go back.
Service: We were in the area and Andala came recommended, so we decided to give it a try. Parking was a bit tricky, but once we got inside, we seated ourselves and were able to look over the menu right away. The staff moved around efficiently, and getting settled felt easy and relaxed. Taste: The menu had lots of delicious options, and everything we ordered hit the spot. We got the hummus with lamb along with two shawarmas, one chicken and one falafel. We also ordered the Moroccan mint tea, which tasted really good. The portions were filling, the flavors were well seasoned and fresh, and everything came together nicely. Ambiance: The restaurant has a cozy and welcoming feel. Once inside, it’s a comfortable space to enjoy a meal, and perfect for a casual bite with friends or a relaxed solo meal. Overall Review: Andala was a nice find. Even with the parking challenge, the food was flavorful, reasonably priced, and very satisfying. I would definitely come back to try more of the menu.
amazing tea, spinach pies, and knafeh. great atmosphere for working with amazing food/drinks and open later than most coffee shops. one girl’s opinion but u should not go to t*tte if u can go here instead lol
Andala Coffee House
286 Franklin St, Cambridge, MA 02139





