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    VESTER Cambridge: Kendall Square

    73 Ames St

    Cambridge, MA 02142


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    PRIDE MONTH
    *NEW* 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
    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

    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+

    *NEW* ON TAP

    Nitro

    • Nitro Cold Brew

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

    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 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 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+
    • 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+

    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

    Pastry + Treats [DAILY specials!]

    Pastry

    • Chocolate Croissant

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

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

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

      $3.50
    • Triple Chocolate Fudge Brownie

      $4.00
    • Coffee Cake Muffin

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.00
    • Cornbread Muffin

      $4.00
    • Lemon Square

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

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.00
    • Cherry Cream Cheese Strudel

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.25
    • Raspberry Oat Bar

      $4.00
    • Spinach Ricotta Croissant

      $4.25
    • Raspberry Danish

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.00
    • Blueberry Muffin

      $4.00
    • Confetti Sugar Cookie

      $3.50
    • Cinnamon Sugar Donut

      Fresh daily, homemade cake donuts tossed in cinnamon sugar.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $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

    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

    BURGERS / FRIES / TENDERS

    *NEW* CRISPY COD

    • Fried Cod Sandwich

      Hand-breaded wild caught cod fried golden and crispy, lettuce, house tartar sauce on a Martin's potato bun. Served with house chips. Upgrade to a side of house fries for + $3.
      $15.00
    • VESTER Fish n Chips

      Hand-breaded wild caught cod filets served with crispy fries and house tartar sauce.
      $18.00

    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

    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

    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

    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

      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.50
    • Oat Milk Overnight Oats

      $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
    • 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)

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.00
    • Strawberry 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

    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

    Egg + Salmon Smorrebrod

    $13.00

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

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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

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