Newton Menu – Pressed Cafe
Smashburgers & Chicken Sandwiches, Coffee, Smoothies, Raw Juice & Tonics, Acai Bowls, Breakfast All Day, Salads & Soup, Kids Panini “Toast”, Signature Bowls, …
Jocelyn Koury
I’ve been coming here the past couple of months and I’ve tried something new from the menu every time and EVERY single thing has been a 10/10. The food is always served piping hot and the service is incredible – the servers are prompt and friendly. Great place to get some work done and enjoy some delicious vegan food.
… moreJessica Parkhurst
I stopped in on a Tuesday for lunch and the place was packed. Despite this my order was taken quickly and ready for me to go within less than 10 minutes. I ordered their daily special chicken tandoori panini, a regular Mac n cheese, iced matcha, and side of hummus. The only reason I’m giving three stars is because the hummus was A+, the matcha was pretty standard but they did add a lavender flavor for me, the fries were excellent and I liked that they included ketchup without me having to ask for it. The Mac n cheese was overdone, certainly not al dente and not worth the $12 cost. The sandwich was extremely disappointing with dry chicken and a big piece of gristle for my first bite . The onions did not taste pickled to me so they did not pickle them for long enough to add any extra flavor base. I might return to give them another shot but would probably not try another daily special and certainly not anything with chicken.
… moreJoy Haims
What Stands Out:
What stood out the most, was that every team member I encountered was so friendly, helpful and professional. The lovely young, great energy woman who took my order named Izzy (sp?) was very helpful when I was deciding what to order.
The Food:
There are many items to choose from Pressed’s expansive and interesting menu. Our food and everything else I saw looked fresh and delicious. It really can suit most anyone’s taste and dietary needs. I pretty much eat anything, but my friend is dairy and gluten free. There were so many options for her.
The portions are LARGE! I definitely could have turned my brunch into two meals.
Pricing:
The pricing is very reasonable, especially considering the large portions, freshness and quality of their food.
Atmosphere:
The atmosphere at Pressed is lively, upbeat, clean, comfortable and modern. There is a lot of seating (counters and tables) inside and a lovely outdoor area for the good weather.
Location:
The location is great because it’s on a main street with everything from clothing, to sporting goods, home design, food markets and more. You could spend a whole day in this neighborhood.
Pro-tip: It’s a great menu, so I recommend taking your time to see all they have to offer – including their ready-made food and beverages. I also recommend ordering a few different plates, baked goods, etc., so you can get a real feel for it.
Overall Impression:
I’ve been to almost every restaurant around Newton, and I believe Pressed Cafe is the best all-around casual dining in Newton for food, atmosphere and service.
… moreEmanuel Sayag
Israeli food is just the best food in the world, and Pressed Cafe serves the best Israeli food around here.
The shakshuka was spicy and tasty, and the spinach burrito was very interesting.
… moreJoe W
There’s a lot of options here and we got the banh mi sandwich which was stellar and a tiny bit hot. The potato salad is good, but pasta salad is a bit too sour for me. The iced coffee is fairly strong. Would definitely try out more options in the future.
You do have the option to either order at the front or go to a kiosk if you want to browse through the different options.
… moreSeth
I’ve been a fan of Pressed for several years. I love it (and wish they had a location closer to where I lived). The food is fresh & tasty, the portions are huge, and the menu is ridiculously extensive. We’ve started using Pressed for our work lunches because they have a group ordering system and there is something that everyone on our team loves. To Pressed: Keep up the good work- it’s clear you value service and quality. Also, open a location closer to Natick .
… moreRobert
We often order the chicken and rice soup, and the quality seems to vary from time to time. Sometimes the carrots and vegetables are quite hard and cut into very large pieces, and the broth is a bit watery, which makes it difficult for our kids to enjoy. On other days, however, the broth is rich and the ingredients are cut into comfortable sizes, and the kids eat it with great pleasure. When it’s made that way, it’s really delicious. We just hope the quality can be a bit more consistent.
… moreErin Ricciarelli
I love it here. I got a veggie burrito in a bowl and a chai. The chai was medium and was HUGE! I love it here. The staff are so kind
… moreDoron Bracha
This is a good pace to eat fresh, healthy and tasty Mediterranean food. Conveniently located in a shopping area with free parking lots. Comfort seating, clean restrooms, pleasant interiors (somewhat casual, not fancy). The restaurant gets busy and crowded around lunch time, but still the lines are not too long, and it only takes a few minutes to find an open table.
The prices are a bit high, but fair for the quality of food and the generous portions.
Very good overall !
… morejk k
Nice outdoor seatings, plenty parking, great service, interesting menu. They also have a full bar.
Saw on their website menu ‘spicy Mumbai dreams panini’ but was not available..
-Eggplant parmesan quinoa bowl $15 big portion with plenty grilled eggplant, cilantro lime quinoa, Roasted red pepper, tomato basil sauce, Spinach, mozzarella, parmesan cheese. Comes with house made hot sauce. It was mouthful of flavor and was just enough spice without the need for hot sauce.
-‘Spicy’ Buffalo chicken Mac n cheese $15
Vermont cheddar mac n cheese tossed with house made hot sauce, marinated grilled chicken, crumbled blue cheese and ranch dressing. Topped with breadcrumbs and parmesan.
Very interesting mac n cheese, rich flavor and spicy.
-Costa Rican breeze juice $8.95 Mango ginger turmeric flavor. Serious ginger!
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