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VESTER Cambridge: Kendall Square

73 Ames St, Cambridge, MA
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ON TAP
ESPRESSO
ICED COFFEE + TEA
HOT COFFEE + TEA
CLASSICS
V CANS
Pastry + Treats [DAILY specials!]
BREAKFAST
SALADS
SANDWICHES
WRAPS
BURGERS / FRIES / TENDERS
SUBS
SOUP
Toast / "Smorrebrod"
Grab n Go! [Drinks + Food]
Fancy Chips
Retail
BOXED COFFEE + TEA

Featured Items

  • Crispy Chicken Caesar Wrap

    Chopped romaine, crispy chicken, bacon, house parmesan dijon dressing, whole wheat tortilla. Contains dairy, egg, wheat.
    $15.00
  • Egg + Cheese Sandwich

    Your choice of bread with melted american cheese + 1 egg your way. Add on additional choices for a lux breakfast sandwich! Vegetarian. Contains dairy, wheat, egg.
    $8.00
  • Breakfast Burrito

    Flour tortilla with soft scrambled eggs, american cheese, bacon + sliced avocado, fresh chives. Contains dairy, wheat, egg.
    $11.50

ON TAP

Nitro

  • Nitro Jasmine Matcha

    Our signature matcha with oat milk and a house-made jasmine pearl syrup.
    $7.50+
  • Nitro Chai-der

    A VESTER fall classic, now on nitro! Local apple cider and Minor Figures chai come together for a spicy, smooth, and seriously apple-y sip.
    $6.00+

ESPRESSO

  • HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: Snickers Latte

    Espresso meets hazelnut, caramel, and mocha for a sweet, chocolatey latte inspired by your favorite candy bar.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $5.50+
  • Miso Goguma Latte

    Our fall collab with Kimly Parc! Made with Kimly Parc’s sweet potato latte powder, crafted with real sweet potatoes, and turned into a rich syrup with a hint of red miso for a sweet & savory twist. Served with espresso and milk, with optional toasted marshmallow cloud for a sweet potato casserole-inspired finish.
    $5.50+
  • Brownie Batter Latte

    Espresso and milk with our housemade brownie batter syrup, bringing rich, chocolatey, and fresh-from-the-oven.
    $5.50+
  • Pumpkin Spice Latte

    Made in-house with real pumpkin puree, warm spices, and raw sugar (because a pumpkin spice latte should actually taste like pumpkin). A classic for a reason.
    $5.50+
  • Espresso

    Counter culture hologram double shot of espresso. Available as macchiato.
    $3.50
  • Americano

    Counter culture hologram double shot of espresso mixed with water. Available iced or hot. (24 oz iced contains 2 double/quad shots of espresso)
    $4.00+
  • Cortado

    Counter culture double shot of espresso with your choice of steamed milk. Served as a 4 oz drink.
    $3.75
  • Cappuccino

    Counter culture double shot of espresso with your choice of steamed milk. Served as an 8 oz drink.
    $4.00
  • Flat White

    Double shot of espresso + your choice of steamed milk. [less foam than cappuccino]
    $4.00
  • Mocha

    Double shot of espresso + house dark chocolate sauce with your choice of milk. Available iced or hot.
    $5.50+
  • Latte

    Counter culture hologram double shot of espresso with your choice of milk. Available iced or hot.
    $4.50+
  • Vanilla Bean Latte

    Double shot espresso + house vanilla bean syrup with your choice of milk. Available iced or hot. Made with Grade A Madagascar vanilla beans. Silky and smooth.
    $5.50+
  • Cookie Butter Latte

    Double shot espresso, Biscoff cookie butter + white mocha with your choice of milk. Available iced or hot.
    $5.50+
  • Sea Salt Caramel Toffee Latte

    Double shot espresso, house caramel sauce, sea salt, choice of milk. Available iced or hot.
    $5.50+

ICED COFFEE + TEA

Iced Coffee

  • Iced Coffee

    House counter culture flash brew poured over ice.
    $4.50+
  • Iced Red-Eye

    House flash brew iced coffee + double shot of espresso poured over ice.
    $5.50+

Iced Tea

  • Iced Matcha Latte

    House japanese matcha + your choice of milk poured over ice.
    $6.00+
  • Iced Matcha Americano

    House japanese matcha + water poured over ice.
    $5.00+
  • Iced Hojicha Latte

    Meet matcha's sister! Hojicha is the same green tea leaf as matcha, but roasted and contains less caffeine. Known for it's toasty, earthy flavor profile. Your choice of milk + served over ice.
    $5.50+
  • Iced Spiced Chai Latte

    Minor Figures spiced chai concentrate + your choice of milk, poured over ice.
    $5.50+
  • Strawberry Matcha Cloud

    Our classic japanese matcha + your choice of milk, topped with a strawberry infused cold foam cloud. [ clouds contain dairy, substitute available upon request ]
    $7.00+
  • Strawberry Hojicha Cloud

    House iced hojicha latte topped with a strawberry infused cloud. Your choice of milk.
    $7.00+
  • Coco Ube Matcha Cloud

    Our classic japanese matcha + your choice of milk, topped with a coconut ube infused cold foam cloud. [ clouds contain dairy, substitute available upon request ]
    $7.00+
  • Iced Black Tea

    MEM traditional black iced tea poured over ice.
    $4.00+
  • Iced London Fog

    House earl grey tea concentrate, vanilla bean, cream poured over ice. [ non-dairy available upon request ]
    $5.00+
  • Iced Hong Kong Milk Tea

    Traditional black tea, sweetener, cream poured over ice. *staff pick: try with coco ube* [ non-dairy available upon request ]
    $5.00+
  • Iced Miso Goguma Matcha

    Our fall collab with Kimly Parc! Made with Kimly Parc’s sweet potato latte powder, crafted with real sweet potatoes, and turned into a rich syrup with a hint of red miso for a sweet & savory twist. Served with matcha and milk, with optional toasted marshmallow cloud for a sweet potato casserole-inspired finish.
    $7.00+
  • Iced Miso Goguma Hojicha

    Our fall collab with Kimly Parc! Made with Kimly Parc’s sweet potato latte powder, crafted with real sweet potatoes, and turned into a rich syrup with a hint of red miso for a sweet & savory twist. Served with hojicha and milk, with optional toasted marshmallow cloud for a sweet potato casserole-inspired finish.
    $7.00+
  • Iced Brownie Batter Matcha

    Matcha and milk with our housemade brownie batter syrup, bringing rich, chocolatey, and fresh-from-the-oven.
    $7.00+
  • Iced Brownie Batter Hojicha

    Roasty hojicha and rich chocolate come together for a cozy, nutty-sweet combo that is seriously too good.
    $7.00+
  • Pumpkin Spice Matcha

    Our housemade pumpkin spice meets earthy matcha for a cozy fall twist on your favorite latte.
    $7.00+
  • Pumpkin Spice Hojicha

    Our housemade pumpkin spice meets roasty hojicha for a cozy fall twist on your favorite latte.
    $7.00+

HOT COFFEE + TEA

Hot Coffee

  • Drip Coffee

    House drip coffee [ counter culture hologram beans ]
    $3.50+
  • Red-Eye

    House drip coffee + double shot espresso.
    $4.50+

Hot Tea

  • Matcha Cortado

    House japanese matcha + steamed milk. [ 4 oz serving ]
    $4.00
  • Matcha Latte

    House japanese matcha + your choice of steamed milk.
    $5.50+
  • Matcha Americano

    House japanese matcha + hot water.
    $4.50+
  • Hojicha Latte

    House hojicha + your choice of steamed milk.
    $5.00+
  • Assorted Hot Tea

    MEM assorted tea packets.
    $4.00+
  • Hong Kong Milk Tea

    Traditional black tea + sugar + cream. [ non-dairy available upon request ]
    $4.50+
  • London Fog

    House earl grey tea + vanilla bean + steamed milk. [ non-dairy available upon request ]
    $4.50+
  • Spiced Chai Latte

    Minor Figures spiced chai concentrate + your choice of steamed milk.
    $5.00+
  • Miso Goguma Matcha

    Our fall collab with Kimly Parc! Made with Kimly Parc’s sweet potato latte powder, crafted with real sweet potatoes, and turned into a rich syrup with a hint of red miso for a sweet & savory twist.
    $6.50+
  • Miso Goguma Hojicha

    Our fall collab with Kimly Parc! Made with Kimly Parc’s sweet potato latte powder, crafted with real sweet potatoes, and turned into a rich syrup with a hint of red miso for a sweet & savory twist.
    $6.50+
  • Brownie Batter Matcha

    Matcha and milk with our housemade brownie batter syrup, bringing rich, chocolatey, and fresh-from-the-oven.
    $6.50+
  • Brownie Batter Hojicha

    Roasty hojicha and rich chocolate come together for a cozy, nutty-sweet combo that is seriously too good.
    $6.50+
  • Pumpkin Spice Matcha

    Our housemade pumpkin spice meets earthy matcha for a cozy fall twist on your favorite latte.
    $6.50+
  • Pumpkin Spice Hojicha

    Our housemade pumpkin spice meets roasty hojicha for a cozy fall twist on your favorite latte.
    $6.50+

CLASSICS

Iced Classics

  • Iced Local Apple Cider

    Carlson Farms apple cider served over ice. Refreshing, naturally sweet, and caffeine-free. Perfect with our in-house apple cider donut!
    $5.00+

Hot Classics

  • Hot Chocolate

    House dark chocolate sauce mixed with your choice of steamed milk.
    $4.00+
  • Hot Local Apple Cider

    Carlson Farms apple cider, steamed hot. Comforting, naturally sweet, and caffeine-free. Perfect with our in-house apple cider donut!
    $5.00+

V CANS

Vester Cans

  • 12 oz Matcha Can (Oat)

    Ceremonial grade matcha, lightly sweetened, minor figures oat milk.
    $6.50
  • 12 oz Spiced Chai Latte (Oat)

    Spiced chai, oat milk.
    $6.50
  • 12 oz Vanilla Bean Latte (Oat)

    House vanilla bean syrup, Counter Culture coffee, oat milk.
    $6.50

Pastry + Treats [DAILY specials!]

Pastry

  • Chocolate Croissant

    Semi-sweet valrhona dark french chocolate. Contains wheat/gluten.
    $4.50
  • Almond Croissant

    Almond paste, ground almonds, almond flour, evaporated organic cane juice, butter, pure almond extract. Contains wheat/gluten, almond.
    $4.50
  • Croissant

    Flaky, crispy, golden, sweet, moist and delicate! Contains wheat/gluten.
    $4.00
  • Chocolate Chunk Cookie

    $3.50
  • Triple Chocolate Fudge Brownie

    $4.00
  • Coffee Cake Muffin

    OUT OF STOCK
    $4.00
  • Cornbread Muffin

    Moist cornbread muffin made with coarse cornmeal. Contains wheat/gluten, soy, egg, dairy (has exposure to machinery that touched nuts).
    $4.00
  • Blueberry Muffin

    Moist blueberry muffin with whole blueberries. Contains wheat/gluten, soy, dairy, egg (has exposure to machinery that touched nuts).
    OUT OF STOCK
    $4.00
  • Carrot Cake Muffin

    Spiced carrot cake muffin loaded with carrots, pineapple, raisins, walnuts, and coconut. Contains wheat/gluten, soy, egg, raisins, coconut, WALNUTS.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $4.00
  • Apple Danish

    Flaky, buttery pastry filled with sweet apple filling. Contains wheat/gluten, egg, dairy, soy.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $4.00
  • Blueberry Cheese Danish

    Flaky pastry filled with creamy cheese and sweet blueberry filling. Contains wheat/gluten, dairy, egg, soy.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $4.00
  • Strawberry Rhubarb Danish

    Flaky, buttery pastry filled with sweet-tart strawberry rhubarb filling. Contains wheat/gluten, egg, soy.
    $4.00
  • Apple Cider Donut

    Fresh house apple cider donuts, tossed in cinnamon and sugar. Made in-house!
    OUT OF STOCK
    $3.00
  • Cinnamon Sugar Donut

    OUT OF STOCK
    $1.75

BREAKFAST

  • Handle Bag

    $0.10
  • Side Hash Brown Patty

    A classic crispy hash brown patty.
    $3.00
  • Maple Hash Burrito

    Scrambled eggs, american cheese, bacon, hash brown, maple syrup in a flour tortilla. Contains dairy, wheat, egg.
    $11.50
  • VESTER Lux Lox

    Toasted everything bagel, cream cheese, smoked salmon, pickled onion, tomato, cucumber, capers, house cilantro aioli, fresh herbs. Contains: fish, dairy, wheat, sesame.
    $14.00
  • Signature VESTER Avocado Toast

    Half a whole avocado finely sliced over toasted sourdough. Garnished with black salt, fresh chives + lemon. Vegan. Contains wheat.
    $10.00
  • Breakfast Burrito

    Flour tortilla with soft scrambled eggs, american cheese, bacon + sliced avocado, fresh chives. Contains dairy, wheat, egg.
    $11.50
  • Veggie Breakfast Burrito

    Flour tortilla, scrambled eggs, melted american, avocado, tomato, pickled onion, chives. Vegetarian. Contains dairy, wheat, egg.
    $11.50
  • Egg + Cheese Sandwich

    Your choice of bread with melted american cheese + 1 egg your way. Add on additional choices for a lux breakfast sandwich! Vegetarian. Contains dairy, wheat, egg.
    $8.00
  • Greek & Granola

    Greek yogurt, house granola, fresh berries, spiced honey drizzled over make this a delicious, healthy + filling staple. Gluten friendly*. Vegetarian. Contains dairy. *We do not have separate preparation stations for allergens, please consult with VESTER for any allergen inquiries.
    $9.50
  • 2 Eggs

    $5.00

SALADS

  • Handle Bag

    $0.10
  • SPECIAL: Autumn Salad

    Maple + cinnamon roasted squash, sweet potato, greens, goat cheese, honey crisp apples + VESTER granola make this our favorite fall staple. Finished with honey apple cider dressing. Vegetarian. Option to add protein!
    $13.00
  • Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad

    Chopped romaine, bacon, parmesan, crispy chicken, sourdough croutons, house dijon parmesan dressing. Contains dairy, wheat, egg.
    $15.00
  • Smoked Salmon Salad

    Farm greens, purple cabbage, smoked salmon, pickled onion, edamame, fresh radish, honey ginger dressing. Pescatarian, GF*. Contains fish, soy, and egg. *We do not have separate preparation stations for allergens, please consult with VESTER for any allergen inquiries.
    $13.00
  • Kendall Caesar

    Chopped romaine massaged with house parmesan dijon dressing, bacon, homemade croutons + fresh dill garnish. Vegetarian optional without bacon. Contains dairy and egg.
    $11.00
  • Mediterranean Falafel Salad

    Chopped romaine, red onion, cucumber, tomato, scoop of red pepper hummus, falafel with lemon tahini dressing. Vegan, GF*. Contains sesame. *We do not have separate preparation stations for allergens, please consult with VESTER for any allergen inquiries.
    $13.00

SANDWICHES

  • Handle Bag

    $0.10
  • SPECIAL: Prosciutto + Apple Grilled Cheese

    VESTER’s best selling grilled cheese with spicy honey and fig jam, made with sliced gala apples and prosciutto di parma.
    $14.00
  • SPECIAL: Kimchi Grilled Cheese

    A flare on our best selling grilled cheese: american cheese, kimchi + chili crisp make this a decadent, mildly spicy special. *Kimchi contains fish sauce* Contains dairy, wheat.
    $12.00
  • Turkey Truffle Club

    Honey smoked turkey breast, american, bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, house truffle aioli, focaccia. Contains dairy, wheat, egg.
    $15.00
  • Green Goddess Turkey

    Honey smoked turkey, farm greens, cucumber, avocado, american, house cilantro aioli, pesto, focaccia. [contains walnuts] Contains walnuts, dairy, egg, wheat.
    $14.00
  • Chicken Pesto Caprese

    Chicken breast, fresh mozzarella, tomato, pesto, focaccia. Finished with balsamic glaze drizzle. *Pesto contains walnuts* Contains walnuts, dairy, wheat.
    $13.00
  • Spicy Honey Grilled Cheese

    American + sourdough grilled cheese with hot honey + fig jam. Add additional items for an upgrade! Vegetarian. Contains dairy, wheat, soy.
    $9.00
  • Prosciutto di Parma

    Thinly sliced 36 month aged prosciutto di parma with freshly sliced mozzarella + ripe vine tomato. Finished with balsamic glaze, extra virgin olive oil on focaccia. Contains dairy.
    $14.00
  • Caprese

    Sliced fresh mozzarella, tomato, arugula, fresh basil, balsamic glaze + extra virgin olive oil, house pesto on focaccia. *Pesto contains walnuts* Vegetarian. Contains walnuts, wheat, dairy.
    $13.00
  • Chicken Salad Sandwich

    House chicken salad, american, lettuce, tomato + spicy honey aioli, focaccia. Contains dairy, wheat, egg.
    $13.00
  • Tuna Melt Sandwich

    House tuna salad with fresh dill, american, toasted sourdough. Contains fish, dairy, wheat, egg.
    $14.00
  • Turkey + Brie Sandwich

    Honey roasted turkey, arugula, bacon, triple creme brie, mayo and fig jam, focaccia. Contains dairy, wheat, egg.
    $14.00

WRAPS

  • Handle Bag

    $0.10
  • Crispy Chicken Caesar Wrap

    Chopped romaine, crispy chicken, bacon, house parmesan dijon dressing, whole wheat tortilla. Contains dairy, egg, wheat.
    $15.00
  • Mediterranean Falafel Wrap

    Red pepper hummus, chopped romaine, tomato, red onion, cucumber, house falafel, lemon tahini dressing in a whole wheat wrap. Vegan. Contains sesame, wheat.
    $14.00
  • Turkey Cheese BLAT Wrap

    Honey smoked turkey, american, BLT + avocado, ranch dressing, whole wheat wrap. Contains dairy, egg, soy.
    $13.50
  • Buttermilk Chicken + Avocado Wrap

    Homemade buttermilk ranch, chicken breast, greens, bacon + avocado on whole wheat wrap. Contains dairy, egg, soy, wheat.
    $13.00
  • Caesar Salad Wrap

    Chopped romaine massaged with homemade parmesan dijon dressing, bacon + homemade croutons, whole wheat wrap. Contains dairy, egg, wheat.
    $11.00

BURGERS / FRIES / TENDERS

BURGERS

  • VESTER Smash

    Grass fed burger patty, american cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, VESTER secret sauce, Martin's potato bun. Contains dairy, egg, wheat.
    $9.00
  • Impossible Burger

    Impossible patty, american cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, VESTER secret sauce, Martin's potato bun. Vegetarian. Contains dairy, egg, soy, wheat.
    $10.50

FRIES

  • *NEW* Sweet Potato Fries

    Shoestring sweet potato fries served with your choice of sauce. [ try our NEW marshmallow sauce for a sweet experience! ]
    $6.50
  • Classic Fries

    Classic fries, light salt. Vegan, GF* *We do not have separate preparation stations for allergens, please consult with VESTER for any allergen inquiries.
    $5.00
  • Truffle Parm Fries

    Fries tossed in truffle seasoning, finished with freshly grated parmesan cheese. Vegetarian. Contains dairy.
    $7.50

CHICKEN TENDERS

  • Chicken Tenders

    White meat chicken tenders. Contains wheat.
    $10.00
  • VESTER Snack Wrap

    Flour tortilla, american cheese, crispy chicken tender, lettuce, ranch dressing. Contains wheat, dairy, egg.
    $8.00
  • Honey Mustard Chicken Tenders

    $12.00
  • Honey Mustard Snack Wrap

    Chicken tender tossed in honey mustard, american, lettuce, ranch drizzle wrapped in a flour tortilla.
    $9.00

SUBS

  • Shaved Steak + Cheese Sub

    Premium shaved steak, american, caramelized onions and peppers, VESTER secret sauce. Contains dairy, wheat, egg.
    $15.00
  • Crispy Chicken Caesar Sub

    Chopped romaine, bacon, parmesan, crispy chicken, tossed in our house dijon parmesan "caesar" dressing. Contains dairy, wheat, egg.
    $14.00

SOUP

  • Creamy Tomato Soup

    Homemade roasted tomato soup, finished with a touch of cream. Served with a side of toasted bread. Vegetarian. Contains dairy. Made Monday/Wednesday/Friday.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $6.00
  • Curry Apple + Squash Soup

    Roasted squash and crisp apple simmered with warm curry spices for a creamy, savory-sweet fall soup.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $6.00
  • Chicken Noodle Soup

    OUT OF STOCK
    $6.00

Toast / "Smorrebrod"

Toasts

  • Egg + Salmon Smorrebrod

    Scrambled eggs, smoked salmon, heavy chive + fresh dill garnish. Contains fish, egg, wheat.
    $13.00
  • Sun Over Salmon

    Over easy egg, smoked salmon, half an avocado sliced, toasted sourdough, capers, fresh herbs, olive oil + lemon zest. Contains fish, egg, wheat.
    $16.50

Grab n Go! [Drinks + Food]

Grab + Go

  • Olipop

    $4.00
  • Spindrift Sparkling Water

    $2.75
  • San Pellegrino Flavored Soda

    $2.75
  • Bottled San Pellegrino Sparkling Water

    $3.00
  • Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice

    $6.00
  • House Coconut Chia Pudding + Granola

    Housemade coconut milk chia pudding with fresh berries, house granola. Vegan, GF* *We do not have separate preparation stations for allergens, please consult with VESTER for any allergen inquiries.
    $7.50
  • Oat Milk Overnight Oats

    Overnight oats with fresh berries and house granola. Made with oat milk. Vegan, GF* *We do not have separate preparation stations for allergens, please consult with VESTER for any allergen inquiries.
    $6.00
  • Alldae Superfruit Soda

    $4.00
  • Saratoga Still Spring Water

    $3.00

Fancy Chips

Torres

  • Black Truffle Torres

    $4.00
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil Torres

    $4.00
  • Smokey Paprika Torres

    OUT OF STOCK
    $4.00
  • Mediterranean Herb Torres

    $4.00
  • Cured Cheese Torres

    $4.00
  • Mediterranean Sea Salt Torres

    $4.00

Retail

Retail

  • Counter Culture Hologram 12oz

    OUT OF STOCK
    $19.00
  • Organic Grain Bites (3 pack)

    $4.00
  • VESTER Homemade Granola

    OUT OF STOCK
    $10.00
  • Strawberry Thumbprints (3 cookies)

    $4.00
  • Syrup Pouch (7.5 oz)

    Pouch of our house-made syrup. Perfect for coffee, tea, cocktails, or baking.
    $10.00
  • KimlyParc Korean Sweet Potato Latte Mix

    Just mix it with milk and enjoy hot, iced, or blended into a matcha goguma latte, spiced latte, or shaved ice. However you make it, it's the same naturally filling, guilt-free comfort in every cup.
    $24.00

Swag

  • Nice Cans Hoodie

    Oversized, heavyweight hoodie. All sales are final.
    $45.00
  • Rave Crewneck

    $35.00
  • Trucker Hat

    $25.00
  • VESTER T Shirt

    $7.00

BOXED COFFEE + TEA

Coffee

  • Box HOT Counter Culture Coffee

    Serves 10-12 guests. Accompanied with your choice of two milks, sugars and diets, and cups!
    $55.00
  • Box ICED Counter Culture Coffee

    $55.00

Tea

  • Hot Water Box with MEM Tea Assortment

    Served with 12x cups, tea packet assortment, diets + sugar packets. Milk and cream available.
    $50.00
  • Hot Water Box (No tea)

    $30.00

Box ICED Counter Culture Coffee

$55.00
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VESTER Location and Ordering Hours

(617) 577-8665
73 Ames St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Open now • Closes at 5:45PM
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