Caffè Nero – Italian
This European-inspired retreat envelops guests in the rich, toasted aroma of premium espresso and the warm, inviting glow of a classic neighborhood coffee house. Skilled baristas transform bold roasts into velvety flat whites and decadent, chocolate-swirled lattes, creating a sophisticated sanctuary where every hand-crafted cup invites a moment of quiet reflection or a lingering conversation.
1047, Commonwealth Avenue, Allston, MA, 02215 +16179417510 https://www.caffenero.com/us/stores0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at Caffè Nero
Dairy-Free at Caffè Nero
Caffè Nero in Boston has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Strawberry Watermelon Refresher, Guava Lemonade and Iced Golden Matcha. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Caffè Nero
Caffè Nero in Boston has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kale Mango Super Green Smoothie, Strawberry Watermelon Refresher and Iced Strawberry & Vanilla Matcha. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Caffè Nero
Caffè Nero in Boston has 22 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chocolate Chip Cookie, Almond Croissant and Apple Cinnamon Swirl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Caffè Nero
Caffè Nero in Boston has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Strawberry Frappe Creme. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Caffè Nero
Caffè Nero in Boston has 10 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cold Foam Cold Brew, Classico - Capsules (10 pack) and Strawberry Watermelon Refresher. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Caffè Nero
Caffè Nero in Boston has 22 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chocolate Chip Cookie, Almond Croissant and Apple Cinnamon Swirl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Caffè Nero
Caffè Nero in Boston has 11 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Almond Croissant, Kale Mango Super Green Smoothie and Blueberry Ginger Smoothie. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Caffè Nero
Caffè Nero in Boston has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including Guava Lemonade. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Caffè Nero
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Vegan Breakfast Roll | 16.8 g | 21.4 g |
| Sausage Breakfast Roll | 0.2 g | 12.3 g |
| Caramel Latte | 82.4 g | 8.3 g |
| Cappuccino | 12 g | 8 g |
| Cold Brew | 14.4 g | 7.9 g |
| Ham & Cheese Croissant | 16.9 g | 7.6 g |
| White Chocolate Mocha | 15.2 g | 7.2 g |
| Almond Croissant | 22 g | 6.7 g |
| Blueberry Ginger Smoothie | 56.1 g | 5.3 g |
| Cortado | 8 g | 5 g |
| Frappe Latte | 79.5 g | 4.5 g |
| Apple Cinnamon Swirl | 41.5 g | 4.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Menu
Hot Coffees
- Black Forest Latte: Espresso and steamed milk paired with cocoa and cherry flavors
- Espresso: Single espresso shot of our classico blend
- Latte: Signature espresso blended with silky smooth milk
- Cappuccino: Espresso with steamed milk, microfoam, and dusted with chocolate
- Flat White: Rich intense ristretto based drink made with whole milk
- Espresso Con Panna: Two shots of signature espresso topped with a swirl of cream
- Mocha: Combination of coffee, chocolate and milk
- White Chocolate Mocha: Espresso, white chocolate, steamed milk topped with cream
- Caramel Latte: Two shots of rich espresso with steamed milk and caramel
- Cortado: Combination of 2:1 steamed milk to espresso
- Espresso Macchiato: Shot of espresso stained with milk and foam
- Single Espresso Ristretto: A restricted form of espresso Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Americano: Espresso with water
- Brewed Coffee: Brewed coffee made with Classico blend or Single Origin
- Café au Lait: 1:1 combination of steamed milk and Classico blend
Iced Coffees
- Cold Brew: Classico blend steeped in house for 20 hours
- Cold Foam Cold Brew: Classico blend steeped for 20 hours topped with cold foam Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Iced Latte: Espresso coffee, milk and a hint of sweetness over ice
- Iced Americano: Premium espresso with water served over ice
- Iced Mocha: Refreshing Iced Latte infused with chocolate
Frappes & Smoothies
- Frappe Latte: Espresso blended smooth with milk, ice, and frappe blend Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Mocha Frappe Latte: Espresso blended with chocolate and milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Caramel Frappe Latte: Classico blend with caramel and milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Pistachio Frappe Latte: Classico blend with pistachio and milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Chocolate Hazelnut Frappe Creme: Chocolate hazelnut frozen creamy milkshake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Strawberry Frappe Creme: Frozen creamy strawberry milkshake Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach
- Blueberry Ginger Smoothie: Banana, blueberry, zucchini, carrot, ginger & apple juice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Kale Mango Super Green Smoothie: Mango, spinach, kale & apple juice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Matcha & Refreshers
- Iced Golden Matcha: Ceremonial matcha paired with turmeric syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Iced Strawberry & Vanilla Matcha: Vanilla, sweet strawberry, and matcha Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Strawberry Watermelon Refresher: Hand-shaken iced drink with real fruit flavor Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Guava Lemonade: Classic lemonade with guava flavor Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC
Breakfast Sandwiches
- Sausage Breakfast Roll: Scrambled eggs with Jasper Hill cheese, sausage links & caramelized onions Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Ham & Cheese Croissant: Ham and swiss cheese on a flaky, buttery croissant Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Bacon Breakfast Roll: Frittata with Jasper Hill cheese topped with Kayem Slow Smoked Bacon Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Vegan Breakfast Roll: Beyond Sausage, Just Egg Patty & Vegan Smoked Cheese Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
Pastries & Treats
- Apple Cinnamon Swirl: Danish pastry topped with warm cinnamon spiced apples Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cinnamon Bun: Warm dough with cream cheese frosting Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Almond Croissant: Buttery croissant filled with almond paste Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chocolate Chip Cookie: Baked fresh in store daily Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Coffee At Home
- Classico - For Filter / French Press - $11: Ground coffee for home brewing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Classico - Capsules (10 pack) - $9: Coffee capsules for compatible machines Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Decaffeinated - Capsules (10 pack) - $9: Decaf coffee capsules Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Caffè Nero
- Is Caffè Nero dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Caffè Nero has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Strawberry Watermelon Refresher, Guava Lemonade and Iced Golden Matcha.
- What can I eat at Caffè Nero on a dairy-free diet?
- Strawberry Watermelon Refresher, Guava Lemonade and Iced Golden Matcha carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Caffè Nero have vegan options?
- Yes. 10 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Cold Foam Cold Brew and Classico - Capsules (10 pack).
- Is Caffè Nero gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Caffè Nero?
- Vegan Breakfast Roll, at roughly 21.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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