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    VESTER Cambridge: Kendall Square

    73 Ames St

    Cambridge, MA 02142


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    Pastry + Treats [DAILY specials!]
    Fancy Chips
    Retail
    HOUSE DONUTS
    BREAKFAST
    SALADS
    SUBS
    SANDWICHES
    WRAPS
    SOUP
    Toast / "Smorrebrod"
    BURGERS / FRIES / TENDERS
    PRIDE MONTH
    ESPRESSO
    *NEW* ON TAP
    ICED COFFEE + TEA
    HOT COFFEE + TEA
    CLASSICS
    Grab n Go! [Drinks + Food]
    V CANS
    BOXED COFFEE + TEA
    Pickup Only
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    Featured Items

    • Breakfast Burrito

      Warm flour tortilla with soft scrambled eggs, melted cheese, bacon + sliced avocado. Fresh chive garnish. Contains dairy and egg.
      $11.50
    • Crispy Chicken Caesar Wrap

      Chopped romaine, crispy white meat chicken tenders, bacon bits, parmesan wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla. Contains dairy, egg.
      $15.00
    • Egg + Cheese Sandwich

      Your choice of bread with melted havarti cheese + 1 egg your way. Add on additional choices for a lux breakfast sandwich! Vegetarian. Contains dairy and egg.
      $8.00

    Pastry + Treats [DAILY specials!]

    Pastry

    • Chocolate Croissant

      Semi-sweet valrhona dark french chocolate.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.50
    • Almond Croissant

      Almond paste, ground almonds, almond flour, evaporated organic cane juice, butter, pure almond extract.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.50
    • Croissant

      Flaky, crispy, golden, sweet, moist and delicate!
      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.00
    • Chocolate Chunk Cookie

      $3.50
    • Triple Chocolate Fudge Brownie

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.00
    • Coffee Cake Muffin

      $4.00
    • Cornbread Muffin

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.00
    • Lemon Square

      Tangy, citrus traditional lemon bars with a crumbly crust
      $3.50
    • Blueberry Cheese Danish With Icing

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.00
    • Cherry Cream Cheese Strudel

      $4.25
    • Raspberry Oat Bar

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.00
    • Spinach Ricotta Croissant

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.25
    • Mint Chocolate Cookie

      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.50
    • Cinnamon Roll

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.00
    • Raspberry Danish

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.00
    • Blueberry Muffin

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.00
    • Rice Krispy Treat

      OUT OF STOCK
      $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
    • Kris Sticker

      $4.00
    • VESTER Can sticker

      $3.00
    • Organic Grain Bites (3 pack)

      $4.00
    • VESTER Homemade Granola

      $10.00
    • Syrup Jar

      Jar of our house-made syrup. Perfect for coffee, tea, cocktails, or baking.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.00+
    • Pineapple Thumbprints (3 cookies)

      $4.00
    • Crystal Candy

      Crunchy, jewel-like candies in assorted natural fruit flavors. Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.00

    Swag

    • Nice Cans Hoodie

      Oversized, heavyweight hoodie. All sales are final.
      $60.00
    • Rave Crewneck

      $40.00
    • Trucker Hat

      $25.00
    • VESTER T Shirt

      $7.00

    HOUSE DONUTS

    Donuts [fresh daily]

    • Cinnamon Sugar Donut

      Fresh daily, homemade cake donuts tossed in cinnamon sugar.
      $3.50

    BREAKFAST

    • Handle Bag

      $0.10
    • Side Hash Brown Patty

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

      Scrambled eggs, havarti cheese, bacon, crispy hash brown, maple syrup in a flour tortilla. A sweet and savory delight!
      $11.50
    • VESTER Lux Lox

      Toasted bagel, cream cheese, smoked salmon, pickled onion, tomato, cucumber, capers, house cilantro aioli, fresh herbs. Also available on sourdough. Pescatarian. Contains: fish, dairy, and sesame.
      $13.00
    • Avocado Toast

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

      Warm flour tortilla with soft scrambled eggs, melted cheese, bacon + sliced avocado. Fresh chive garnish. Contains dairy and egg.
      $11.50
    • Veggie Breakfast Burrito

      Flour tortilla, soft scrambled eggs, melted havarti, avocado, tomato, pickled onion, chives. Vegetarian! Contains dairy and egg.
      $11.50
    • Egg + Cheese Sandwich

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

      Organic Greek yogurt, homemade granola, fresh fruit, Mike's hot honey drizzled over make this a delicious, healthy + filling staple. Gluten Free. Vegetarian. Contains dairy.
      $9.50
    • 2 Eggs

      $5.00

    SALADS

    • Handle Bag

      $0.10
    • SPECIAL: Watermelon Feta Salad

      Fresh cut watermelon chunks, cucumbers, mint, red onion and feta served with farm greens + arugula mix. Balsamic olive oil dressing. Vegetarian. Contains dairy.
      $13.00
    • SPECIAL: Strawberry Chicken Salad

      chicken breast, strawberry, blueberry, red onion, candied walnuts, feta crumble on farm greens + arugula. Raspberry vinaigrette. *contains tree nuts and dairy*
      $16.00
    • Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad

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

      Farm greens, purple cabbage, smoked salmon pickled onion, edamame, fresh sliced radish, honey ginger dressing. Pescatarian. Contains fish, soy, and egg.
      $13.00
    • Kendall Caesar

      Chopped romaine massaged with house parmesan lemon dressing, bacon bits, 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. Contains sesame
      $13.00

    SUBS

    • Shaved Steak + Cheese Sub

      Premium shaved steak, provolone cheese, caramelized onions and peppers, house VESTER sauce on a warm Iggy's italian sub. Served with house chips. Contains dairy and egg.
      $14.00
    • Crispy Chicken Caesar Sub

      Chopped romaine, bacon, fresh parmesan, crispy chicken tenders tossed in our house dijon parmesan "caesar" dressing. Stuffed in an Iggy's italian sub.
      $14.00
    • BBQ Chicken Tender Sub

      Lettuce, tomato, red onion, havarti, crispy chicken tenders tossed in house bbq sauce, ranch drizzle stuffed in an italian sub.
      $15.00

    SANDWICHES

    • Handle Bag

      $0.10
    • SPECIAL: Kimchi Grilled Cheese

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

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

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

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

      Havarti + sourdough grilled cheese with Mike's Hot Honey + fig jam. Add additional items for an upgrade! Vegetarian. Contains dairy and 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, ripe vine tomato, arugula, fresh basil, balsamic glaze + extra virgin olive oil, house pesto on focaccia. Vegetarian. Contains walnuts and dairy.
      $13.00
    • Chicken Salad Sandwich

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

      House albacore tuna salad with fresh dill, melted cheese, toasted sourdough. Contains fish, dairy, egg.
      $13.00
    • Turkey + Brie Sandwich

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

    WRAPS

    • Handle Bag

      $0.10
    • Crispy Chicken Caesar Wrap

      Chopped romaine, crispy white meat chicken tenders, bacon bits, parmesan wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla. Contains dairy, egg.
      $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 ]
      $14.00
    • Turkey Cheese BLAT Wrap

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

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

      Chopped romaine massaged with homemade parmesan "paste", bacon + homemade croutons in a whole wheat wrap. Contains dairy, egg.
      $11.00

    SOUP

    • Creamy Tomato Soup

      House-made roasted soup, finished with a touch of cream. Served with a side of toasted bread. Vegetarian. Made Monday/Wednesday/Friday
      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.00
    • Chicken Noodle Soup

      House chicken noodle soup made on Tuesday/Thursday.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.00

    Toast / "Smorrebrod"

    Toasts

    • Egg + Salmon Smorrebrod

      Soft scrambled eggs, smoked salmon, heavy chive + fresh dill garnish. Contains fish, egg.
      $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.
      $16.50

    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.
      $9.00
    • Impossible Burger

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

    FRIES

    • Classic Fries

      Thin cut golden fries tossed in light sea salt. Vegan.
      $5.00
    • Truffle Parm Fries

      Thin cut golden fries tossed in truffle seasoning, finished with freshly grated parmesan cheese. Vegetarian. Contains dairy.
      $7.50
    • *NEW* Furikake Fries

      Our classic crispy fries topped with house sriracha aioli, furikake seasoning, and chives.
      $8.00

    CHICKEN TENDERS

    • Chicken Tenders

      White meat chicken tenders / serving size dependent on weight (5-6 tenderloins). Served with ketchup.
      $10.00
    • VESTER Snack Wrap

      Flour tortilla, havarti cheese, crispy chicken tender, lettuce, ranch dressing drizzle.
      $8.00
    • BBQ Snack Wrap

      Melty havarti cheese, tossed bbq tender, lettuce, ranch dressing wrapped in a flour tortilla.
      $9.00

    PRIDE MONTH

    PRIDE SPECIALS

    • Sticky Situation

      Creamy nitro matcha with memtea sticky rice tuocha, mango syrup, coconut milk + oatmilk. Like mango sticky rice in a cup.
      $7.50+
    • Coco Macadamia Latte

      "The Queer Agenda" In collaboration with Coach Michael James — a coconut latte with macadamia milk and coconut cream, topped with toasted coconut flakes. A portion of proceeds will be donated to The Trevor Project.
      $7.00+
    • Lavender Marriage

      White chocolate and lavender latte. Soft, floral... looks straight, but tastes gay.
      $5.00+
    • Rainbow Refresher

      Mango refresher with lemonade and green tea base, topped with dragonfruit pieces.
      $6.00+

    ESPRESSO

    • 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+
    • Lavender Latte

      Double shot espresso, house lavender + honey syrup with your choice of milk. Available iced or hot. Made with Grade A Turkish lavender flowers + organic wildflower honey.
      $5.50+
    • Honey Cinnamon Latte

      Double shot of espresso, house honey + cinnamon syrup with your choice of milk. Available hot or iced.
      $5.50+
    • Sea Salt Caramel Toffee Latte

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

    *NEW* ON TAP

    Nitro

    • Nitro Cold Brew

      Smooth cold brew infused with nitrogen for a creamy texture and naturally sweet finish.
      $6.00+

    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+
    • 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 Blood Orange Hibiscus

      MEM blood orange hibiscus iced tea poured over ice. Crisp, fruity, and refreshing!
      OUT OF STOCK
      $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+
    • Matcha Lemonade

      House Japanese matcha mixed with our refreshing mint lemonade.
      $6.00+
    • Iced Green Tea

      MEM traditional green iced tea poured over ice.
      $4.00+

    HOT COFFEE + TEA

    Hot Coffee

    • Drip Coffee

      $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+
    • 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+
    • Hojicha Latte

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

    CLASSICS

    Iced Classics

    • Arnold Palmer

      1/2 traditional black tea + 1/2 fresh mint lemonade poured over ice.
      $5.00+
    • VESTER Palmer

      1/2 fresh mint lemonade + 1/2 blood orange hibiscus iced tea.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.00+
    • Fresh Mint Lemonade

      House infused mint syrup with daily freshly squeezed lemons. Your nostalgic lemonade, elevated!
      $4.50+

    Hot Classics

    • Hot Chocolate

      House dark chocolate sauce mixed with your choice of steamed milk.
      $4.00+

    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

      $7.50
    • Oat Milk Overnight Oats

      $6.00
    • Alldae Superfruit Soda

      $4.00
    • Saratoga Still Spring Water

      $3.00
    • Fiji Water

      $3.00

    V CANS

    Vester Cans

    • 12 oz Matcha Can (Oat)

      $6.50
    • 12 oz Spiced Chai Latte (Oat)

      $6.50
    • 12 oz Vanilla Bean Latte (Oat)

      $6.50

    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 Rishi Tea Assortment

      $50.00
    • Hot Water Box (No tea)

      $30.00

    Cinnamon Roll

    $4.00

    Customize your item

    Allergy

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    All hours
    SundayClosed
    Monday7:00 am - 5:45 pm
    Tuesday7:00 am - 5:45 pm
    Wednesday7:00 am - 5:45 pm
    Thursday7:00 am - 5:45 pm
    Friday7:00 am - 5:45 pm
    Saturday9:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    VESTER is a contemporary all-day cafe serving breakfast, artisan salads, sandwiches alongside an array of signature espresso and tea refreshments.

    Location

    73 Ames St, Cambridge, MA 02142

    Directions