CSCA Cafe – American
The air at CSCA Cafe is thick with the rich, toasted aroma of freshly ground beans, inviting guests into a streamlined space dedicated to the craft of the perfect pour. From the delicate, silken microfoam of a hand-poured latte to the intense, concentrated punch of a perfectly pulled espresso, every cup serves as a masterclass in balance and warmth. It is a refined sanctuary for caffeine aficionados, where the rhythmic hiss of the steam wand and the gentle clink of ceramic create a soothing backdrop for the ultimate morning ritual.
1995, Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140 +16176930789 https://www.cscacafe.com0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at CSCA Cafe
Dairy-Free at CSCA Cafe
CSCA Cafe in Cambridge has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including The Pumpkin, The Mango and Cardamom Bun. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at CSCA Cafe
CSCA Cafe in Cambridge has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including The Pumpkin, The Mango and Hand Crafted Bon Bons. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at CSCA Cafe
CSCA Cafe in Cambridge has 31 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including The Regent, The Creighton and Dulce de Lece Croissant. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at CSCA Cafe
CSCA Cafe in Cambridge has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Iced Red Eye. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at CSCA Cafe
CSCA Cafe in Cambridge has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Iced Red Eye. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at CSCA Cafe
CSCA Cafe in Cambridge has 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including The Pumpkin, The Mango and Cardamom Bun. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at CSCA Cafe
CSCA Cafe in Cambridge has 27 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including The Regent, Dulce de Lece Croissant and The Pumpkin. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at CSCA Cafe
CSCA Cafe in Cambridge has 11 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including The Pumpkin, The Mango and Cardamom Bun. 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 CSCA Cafe
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| The Blake | 0.3 g | 38 g |
| Egg & Cheese Croissant Cup | 58.4 g | 30.2 g |
| The Creighton | 7.7 g | 26.3 g |
| Chocolate Dipped Key Lime Bar | 101.8 g | 23.6 g |
| Spinach & Feta Twists | 36.3 g | 22.5 g |
| The Regent | 2.6 g | 20.2 g |
| Dulce de Lece Croissant | 57.4 g | 15.7 g |
| Matcha Latte | 33 g | 12 g |
| Hazelnut Croissant | 54.1 g | 11.2 g |
| Strawberry Cream Cheese | 64.4 g | 10.4 g |
| Roasted Veggie Cream Cheese | 5.4 g | 10.2 g |
| Iced Mocha Latte | 37.7 g | 10 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- Friday
- 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Menu
Hot Coffee & Espresso
- Drip Coffee
- Cafe au Lait
- Red Eye
- Espresso
- Americano
- Macchiato
- Cortado
- Flat White
- Cappuccino
- Latte
- Mocha Latte
- CSCA Hot Chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Hot Tea
- Tea (Black, Green, or Herbal): Irish Breakfast, Earl Grey, China Jade, or Lemon Chamomile Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Chai Latte
- Matcha Latte
- London Fog
Iced Drinks
- Iced Coffee
- Iced Tea: Black, Golden Green, or Blood Orange Hibiscus
- Iced Matcha Latte
- Iced Chai Latte
- Iced Latte
- Iced Mocha Latte
- Iced Americano
- Iced Red Eye Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Iced Espresso Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Entremets and Desserts
- The Mango: Original Viral Sensation Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Raspberry Vanilla Bean Entremet 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, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- The Pumpkin 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
- Campfire S’mores Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Chocolate Dipped Key Lime Bar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Seasonal Cakes and Tarts Dietary tags: Halal
- Seasonal Whoopie Pies Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium
- French Macarons: Assorted Flavors Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Hand Crafted Bon Bons Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Bakery & Sweets
- Plain Croissant Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Ham and Cheese Croissant Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Chocolate Croissant Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Almond Croissant Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Hazelnut Croissant Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Dulce de Lece Croissant Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Spinach & Feta Twists Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cinnamon Bun Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cardamom Bun Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Blueberry Lemon Scone Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cookies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Brownies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Bagels & Spreads
- Bagelsaurus Bagel: Sea Salt, Everything, or Plain Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Roasted Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Roasted Veggie Cream Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Scallion Cream Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Strawberry Cream Cheese: Seasonal Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
Sandwiches
- Egg & Cheese Croissant Cup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissant Cup Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Regent: Tomato, mozzarella, basil spread, and arugula on a ciabatta long roll Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Blake: Genoa salami, Gruyere cheese, and cornichon aioli on an Italian roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Creighton: Smoked salmon, dill cheese spread, pickled red onions, and arugula on a Bagelsaurus Bagel Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about CSCA Cafe
- Is CSCA Cafe dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. CSCA Cafe has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including The Pumpkin, The Mango and Cardamom Bun.
- What can I eat at CSCA Cafe on a dairy-free diet?
- The Pumpkin, The Mango and Cardamom Bun carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does CSCA Cafe have vegan options?
- Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including The Pumpkin and The Mango.
- Is CSCA Cafe gluten-free?
- 4 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 CSCA Cafe?
- The Blake, at roughly 38g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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