Pressed Cafe

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.