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DIESEL CAFE

257 Elm St., Somerville, MA
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Featured Items

  • Bagel/Toast

    These naturally leavened bagels come straight from our sister cafe, Forge Baking Company! Baked fresh every morning!
    $3.45
  • Classic Egg and Cheese๐Ÿณ๐Ÿง€

    Dijonnaise, Egg, Cheddar & Spinach
    $8.75
  • The Joplin๐Ÿ”

    Maple Butter, Chicken Sausage, Egg & Cheddar
    $10.50

Hot Drinks

  • Hot Coffee - 12ozโ˜•

    Intelligentsia's Frequency Blend
    $3.75
  • Hot Coffee - 16oz โ˜•

    Intelligentsia's Frequency Blend
    $4.50
  • Cafe Au Lait - 12oz

    Intelligentsia's Frequency Blend with steamed milk
    $4.50
  • Cafe Au Lait - 16oz

    Intelligentsia's Frequency Blend with steamed milk
    $5.25
  • Steamer - 12oz ๐Ÿ˜ฅ

    Steamed milk from Highlawn Farms is sometimes all you need. Try it with vanilla!
    $3.75
  • Vietnamese - 12oz

    Intelligentsia's Frequency Blend with sweetened condensed milk
    $4.50
  • Vietnamese - 16oz

    Intelligentsia's Frequency Blend with sweetened condensed milk
    $5.25
  • Chai - 12oz ๐ŸŒ€

    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 spiceโ€™s intricacies.
    $5.50
  • Chai - 16oz ๐ŸŒ€

    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 spiceโ€™s intricacies.
    $6.25
  • Americano - 12oz ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

    Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with some hot water. Pretend you're an American abroad.
    $4.25
  • Espressoโ˜•

    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.
    $3.75
  • Macchiato - 2 oz ๐Ÿ˜œ

    Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with a touch of steamed milk from Highlawn Farms.
    $4.45
  • Cortado - 4 oz

    Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with 2 ounces of steamed milk from Highlawn Farms.
    $4.85
  • Cappuccino - 8oz

    Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with 6 ounces of steamed milk from Highlawn Farms.
    $4.85
  • Latte - 12oz

    Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with 10 ounces of steamed milk from Highlawn Farms.
    $5.75
  • Vanilla Latte - 12oz ๐Ÿ‘ฏ

    Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with 10 ounces of steamed milk from Highlawn Farms and vanilla syrup.
    $6.35
  • Spanish Latte ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ - 12oz

    Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with 10 ounces of steamed milk from Highlawn Farms and some sweetened condensed milk.
    $6.35
  • Pumpkin Latte ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‚- 12oz (contains dairy)

    Black cat espresso combined with our own house made real pumpkin syrup. Served with your choice of milk. *not vegan
    $6.35
  • Mocha Latte -๐Ÿซ 12oz

    Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with 10 ounces of steamed milk from Highlawn Farms and some house-made chocolate syrup.
    $6.35
  • Maple Latte ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ - 12oz

    Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with 10 ounces of steamed milk from Highlawn Farms and maple syrup.
    $6.35
  • Caramel Latte -12 oz (contains dairy)

    Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with 10 ounces of steamed milk from Highlawn Farms and some house-made caramel syrup. *not vegan
    $6.35
  • Matcha Latte ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿต - 12oz

    This matcha was carefully stone-ground to preserve the delicate aroma and flavor. Naturally sweet, we brew it with just enough sugar to accentuate the flavors, and steam it up with soy milk.
    $6.35
  • Hot Chocolate -๐Ÿ’ 12oz

    House made from Dutch cocoa powder, combined with your choice of milk, it makes an incredibly rich cup of hot chocolate.
    $5.25
  • Tuck's Turtle - 12oz ๐Ÿข

    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!
    $6.35
  • Tea ๐Ÿ’

    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 teas are made to order
  • Hot Cider (12oz) ๐ŸŽ

    Local Cider from Harvard, Mass
    $4.50

Iced Drinks

  • Iced Coffee - 16oz

    Intelligentsia's Frequency Blend iced.
    $4.50
  • Iced Coffee - 24oz

    Intelligentsia's Frequency Blend iced.
    $5.25
  • Iced Latte

    $6.25
  • Iced Espresso

    Intelligentsiaโ€™s Black Cat Classic espresso, served over ice.
    $4.25
  • Iced Americano - 16oz ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

    Intelligentsiaโ€™s Black Cat Classic espresso, served with ice and water.
    $4.75
  • Iced Chai - 16oz ๐ŸŽ€

    A blend of traditional Indian spices and brisk black tea, Kilogramโ€™s Organic Masala Chai is prepared with cold Highlawn Farms milk and just enough sugar to bring out the spiceโ€™s intricacies. Make it vegan with a non-dairy milk!
    $6.00
  • Iced Chai - 24oz ๐ŸŽ€

    A blend of traditional Indian spices and brisk black tea, Kilogramโ€™s Organic Masala Chai is prepared with cold Highlawn Farms milk and just enough sugar to bring out the spiceโ€™s intricacies. Make it vegan with a non-dairy milk!
    $6.75
  • Iced Somerville Smog - 16oz

    Just like a London Fog...but better...because it's from Somerville.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $6.85
  • Iced Matcha Latte ๐Ÿ’š ๐Ÿต 16oz

    This matcha was carefully stone-ground to preserve the delicate aroma and flavor. Naturally sweet, we brew it with just enough sugar to accentuate the flavors, and steam it up with soy milk.
    $6.85
  • Iced Mocha Latte ๐Ÿซ - 16oz

    Intelligentsiaโ€™s Black Cat Classic espresso mixed with Highlawn Farms milk and house-made chocolate syrup. Make it vegan with a non-dairy milk!
    $6.85
  • Iced Pumpkin Latte ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‚- 16oz

    Black cat espresso combined with our own house made real pumpkin syrup. Served with your choice milk. *not vegan
    $6.85
  • Iced Vanilla Latte - 16oz

    Intelligentsiaโ€™s Black Cat Classic espresso mixed with Highlawn Farms milk and vanilla syrup. Make it vegan with a non-dairy milk!
    $6.85
  • Iced Maple Latte ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ - 16 oz

    Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with 10 ounces of milk from Highlawn Farms and real Maple syrup.
    $6.85
  • Iced Spanish Latte - 16oz ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ

    Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with 10 ounces of milk from Highlawn Farms and some sweetened condensed milk.
    $6.85
  • Iced Vietnamese - 16oz

    Brewed iced Frequency Blend with sweetened condensed milk. Sweet and decadent, a Diesel classic that will have wanting more and more!
    $5.00
  • Iced Vietnamese - 24oz

    Brewed iced Frequency Blend with sweetened condensed milk. Sweet and decadent, a Diesel classic that will have wanting more and more!
    $5.75
  • Iced Caramel Latte - 16oz (contains dairy)

    Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with 10 ounces of steamed milk and house-made caramel.
    $6.85
  • Iced Tea- 16oz

    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.
    $3.75
  • Iced Tea - 24oz

    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.
    $4.50
  • Iced Cider - 16oz ๐ŸŽ

    This cider is brought to you by Minard Farms.
    $5.00
  • Milk - 12 oz ๐Ÿผ

    Highlawn Farms milk from right here in MA!
    $3.25
  • Spindrift Seltzer Cans

    $2.70
  • Natalie's OJ 12oz ๐ŸŠ

    $5.75
  • Bottled Water

    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.
  • Culture Pop

    OUT OF STOCK
    $3.15

Bakery

  • Maple Oat Scone

    $4.45
  • Strawberry Scone ๐Ÿ“

    $4.50
  • Lemon Glazed Blueberry Scone ๐Ÿ‹

    Our Seasonal Scone!
    $4.50
  • Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Muffin ๐Ÿ˜ง๐ŸŒ

    $4.75
  • Fresh Blueberry Muffin ๐Ÿ’™

    $4.50
  • Vegan Pumpkin Mini Loaf ๐Ÿˆ

    $4.50
  • Plain Croissant ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท

    $5.00
  • Chocolate Croissant

    $5.65
  • Ham and Cheese Croissant ๐Ÿ–๐Ÿง€

    $5.75
  • Cinnamon Bun ๐Ÿญ

    $6.00
  • Cardamom Bun๐Ÿถ

    Made with our croissant dough, filled with a matcha filling, and topped with matcha.
    $6.00
  • Seasonal Stuffed Croissant - Seasonal Cream Cheese

    $5.95
  • Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie ๐Ÿช

    $4.00
  • Pecan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip

    $4.25
  • Monster Mash Cupcake ๐Ÿ‘ป

    OUT OF STOCK
    $5.50
  • Chocolate Chunk Brownie

    OUT OF STOCK
    $4.50
  • Sweet Sweet Monkey Bread ๐Ÿ‘ถ

    OUT OF STOCK
    $5.75

Food

  • Bagel/Toast

    These naturally leavened bagels come straight from our sister cafe, Forge Baking Company! Baked fresh every morning!
    $3.45
  • Bagel & Lox ๐ŸŸ

    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.
    $15.00
  • Avocado Toast

    Avocado on Toast topped with Olive Oil, Salt & Pepper
    $8.25
  • Breakfast Special

    Egg, Swiss Cheese, Jalapeรฑo Crema, Chicken Sausage & Spinach
    OUT OF STOCK
    $11.00
  • Classic Egg and Cheese๐Ÿณ๐Ÿง€

    Dijonnaise, Egg, Cheddar & Spinach
    $8.75
  • The Joplin๐Ÿ”

    Maple Butter, Chicken Sausage, Egg & Cheddar
    $10.50
  • The Pallet ๐ŸŒฐ

    Pesto, Egg, Cheese, Tomato, Roasted Onion & Spinach
    $10.25
  • Breakfast Burrito ๐ŸŒฏ

    2 eggs, cheddar, black beans, jalapeno crema, salsa, avocado & spinach on a wrap
    $14.50
  • Monkey Wrench๐Ÿ™ˆ๐Ÿ™‰๐Ÿ™Š

    Dijonnaise, Avocado, Turkey, Cheddar, Sprouts, Tomato & Greens
    $15.50
  • The Elm๐ŸŒ

    Turkey, Bacon, Tomato, Sriracha Mayo & Greens
    $16.00
  • The Holland ๐Ÿšฒ

    Avocado, Bacon, Tomato, Garlic Mayo & Greens
    $14.00
  • Vegan Club ๐Ÿ—ฝ

    Roasted Tofu, Avocado, Tempeh Bacon, Tomato, Sriracha Mayo & Greens
    $15.85
  • Lunch Special โญ

    Corned Beef, Swiss Cheese, Dijonnaise, Pickles & Greens
    OUT OF STOCK
    $17.00
  • Veggie Special ๐Ÿ…๐ŸŒฝ๐Ÿ„

    Tempeh, Sage Ricotta, Roasted Carrots, Roasted Onions, Sprouts & Spinach
    OUT OF STOCK
    $16.00
  • Highland Salad๐Ÿ—ฃ

    Greens, Roasted Onion, Tomato, Cucumber, Avocado, Sprouts, with Champagne Vinaigrette and Choice of Protein
    $16.75
  • Chips - 2 oz.

    $3.00
  • Lunch Sandwich Special*

    Turkey, Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Tomato & Greens
    OUT OF STOCK
    $17.00
  • Veggie Lunch Special*

    Pesto, Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Tomato, Roasted Onion & Greens
    OUT OF STOCK
    $16.00
  • Breakfast Special*

    Egg, Swiss Chicken Sausage, Tomato Butter & Spinach
    OUT OF STOCK
    $10.75

Smoothies and Ice Cream

  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie - 16oz ๐Ÿซ

    Peanut butter, banana, cocoa, oat milk, maple syrup
    $9.50
  • PB&J Smoothie - 16 oz ๐ŸŽ‰

    Peanut butter, banana, strawberry, oat milk
    $9.50
  • Tropical Breeze Smoothie 16 oz ๐Ÿ๐ŸŒ

    Mango, banana, pineapple, coconut, coconut milk
    $9.50
  • Coconut Mango Smoothie - 16 oz ๐Ÿ‡

    Mango, banana, orange juice, coconut milk
    $9.50
  • Tropical Berry Smoothie 16 oz ๐Ÿ“

    Strawberry, banana, pineapple, coconut milk
    $9.50
  • Matcha Breeze Smoothie - 16 oz ๐Ÿƒ

    Spinach, banana, pineapple, matcha, orange juice, oat milk
    $9.50
  • Java Slide

    An enticing combo of Intelligentsia's Black Cat Espresso, our house-made vanilla ice cream, and whole milk. A coffee-lovers dream!
    $9.50
  • Mocha Slide

    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!
    $9.50
  • Caramel Slide

    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!
    $9.50
  • Mini Scoop

    $4.50
  • 1 Scoop

    $5.50
  • 2 Scoops

    $6.75
  • Affogato

    One scoop of ice cream with two shots of espresso on top
    $7.75
  • Milkshake

    $9.00
  • Malted Milkshake

    $9.50
  • Matcha Milkshake

    Our classic milkshake with Matcha from MEM Tea.
    $10.00
  • Root Beer Float

    One scoop of vanilla ice cream in a cold glass of root beer.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $7.75
  • Ice Cream Pints ๐Ÿฆ

    Made with love at our little sister store Forge Ice Cream
    $10.50

Retail Coffee And Tea

  • Black Cat Espresso

    Caramel, Honeydew, Grape
    $17.50
  • Decaf Black Cat Espresso

    Cocoa, Dried Fruit, Walnut
    $18.50
  • Frequency Blend

    Almond, Dried Fruit, Milk Chocolate
    $17.50
  • House Blend

    Apple, Citrus, Milk Chocolate
    $17.50
  • El Diablo Dark Roast

    Blackstrap Molasses, Cola, Cacao, Raisin
    $17.50
  • El Gallo Blend

    Milk Chocolate, Honey, Cola
    $18.50
  • Summer Solstice - Seasonal Blend

    OUT OF STOCK
    $30.00
  • Cold Coffee Blend

    Black Cherry, Orange Zest, Caramel
    $23.50
  • Illumination Blend- 12 oz

    $20.00
  • Nicaragua - Los Delirios

    OUT OF STOCK
    $23.00
  • Honduras - La Tortuga

    OUT OF STOCK
    $24.00

Retail Items

  • Limited Edition 25th Anniversary T shirt - contest winner Michelle Leahy

    $25.00
  • Limited Edition 25th Anniversary Tote Bag - Contest Winner Linda Zeng

    $20.00
  • Diesel Sticker

    $1.00
  • Linda's Diesel Latte Stickers

    Staff made stickers!
    $0.50
  • 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
  • Diesel White Mug

    $20.00
  • Diesel Trucker Hat

    $25.00
  • Diesel Travel Mug

    $30.00
  • Diesel Pint Glass

    $17.50
  • Chemex Filters

    $12.00
  • Chemex Classic 6 Cup

    $50.00
  • AeroPress Filters

    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.
    $9.95
  • AeroPress Coffee Maker - Original

    $44.95
  • AeroPress Coffee Maker - Go

    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.
    $44.95
  • Hario V60 Iced Coffee Maker

    $30.00
  • Record Your Own Message Gift Box

    $15.00
  • Coin purse

    $11.00
  • Crazy Eye Glasses

    $6.00
  • Glitter Wand

    $6.00
  • Kaledioscope

    $7.00
  • Blind Boxes

  • Bee Clean Hand Sanitizer

    $7.00
  • Stickers!

  • LePen Fine Tip Pen

    $2.50
  • Leuchtturm Notebooks - Assorted

Coconut Mango Smoothie - 16 oz ๐Ÿ‡

$9.50

Mango, banana, orange juice, coconut milk

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DIESEL CAFE Location and Ordering Hours

(617) 629-8717
257 Elm St., Somerville, MA 02144
Closed โ€ข Opens Thursday at 7AM
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