Cafe 939 at Berklee

Elite '08

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Lisa R.

Boston, MA

I might be a little biased since I work at Berklee, but I come here sometimes for lunch, and the sandwiches are awesome.

If you don't like what's on the menu, you can get a little slip where you tell them exactly what you want, and there's a million choices from condiments to the type of bread you want.

The prices are very reasonable, the atmosphere is laid back, and they play good music. All in all, it's a good place to go for lunch.

Update ~ I also  started coming here in the mornings for coffee, and it's cheap and good!

One of these nights I'll check out one of their shows, too!

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Elite '08

67

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Nicole M.

Boston, MA

Theresa C. and I went during our lunch break (because we're attached at the hip) and weren't incredibly impressed.

Nothing offended me about this place; I didn't order any food, I just got a mediocre chai latte.

Overall, I just wasn't dazzled. The "art" on the wall didn't inspire me, but they've got some pretty comfy furniture and a nice setup with the big storefront windows. It was nice just to relax and people-watch for a while.

I'm sure it's really convenient for Berklee students, and there were several other people hanging out in the joint that seemed to be enjoying the vibe.

Moral of the story: It's there, and I'll stop in if I'm passing by and have an instant need for caffeine. But I don't feel the need to go out of my way to go to Cafe 939.

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Yan A.

Boston, MA

I was pretty excited to see Cafe 939 open today.   It's always nice to have another cafe to chill at and escape the apt/cave.  Cafe 939 has a great interior but is smaller than it looks from the outside- it looks like the music area is only open when they have live music. The menu is simple and prices are budget-friendly.  My large chai was $3 and panini under $6. The food and atmosphere still has the feel of a dining services operation. Sterile and clean.  The staff was friendly, but my chai was only warm.

More on the interior.  It's not crowded yet, but they should stuff more tables into this place.  I think there were only 8 tables.  I love the old Berklee photos all along the walls.  The backroom makes a cozy place to get some work done, with nice molding, wall benches, windows and faux fireplace. Front looks nice too.  Modern furniture.   Volume and music selection were a little off.  Berklee radio?

Their hours are a little funny but maybe geared towards their music schedule.  They close at 9pm on Sun-Tue, and at 11pm Wed-Sat.  Open at 9:30am weekdays, 10:30am weekends.  Could change.

With time, Cafe 939 could build some character, but its affiliation with an institution, even if its Berklee, will probably mean it'll lack the feel of Espresso Royale or The Other Side Cafe.  But that's not the goal.  Cafe 939 lands in as a good coffeehouse to hang with friends at, read at, and maybe even as a decent all ages spot to catch some talented acts.  Still needs more seating.

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