"Unique Jewish bakery cafe near Harvard Square. Been coming here on and off ever since they opened last year. A lot of the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern spots in the area focus on baklava and small bites, but Asaro takes a slightly different route with challah sandwiches and savory fusions. The owners are incredibly warm, with decades of experience running bakeries in Israel, and that makes the space feel intimate and personal in a way most Cambridge cafés don’t. Asaro doesn’t carry a huge pastry selection, but what they do have, they do pretty well. I’m a sucker for babka, and theirs feels homemade and polished. Just sweet enough to make me feel not guilty after chowing down half a loaf. They used to run four versions (pistachio, coconut, Biscoff, chocolate), and I liked every single one. Their sandwiches run on challah, which has a subtle sweetness that enhances the toppings. The bread is slightly dense, so I find it works best with fillings that have some kind of sauce. My favorite was the meatball sandwich, where the tomato sauce partially softened the crumb and made the whole bite much more cohesive. They also sell a few refrigerated grab-and-go meals like lasagna and tortellini salad. Not perfect, but the tortellini was really solid as a quick lunch at work."

"This café is conveniently located just around the corner from my workplace, and I’d heard great things before visiting. The space is beautiful with plenty of seating, though it fills up quickly. One area showcases an impressive selection of pastries, bread, and food, while a separate counter is dedicated to ordering drinks. The menu features all the classic coffee, espresso, and tea options. I visited with a friend and ordered a vanilla latte and a chai espresso. We didn’t try the food this time, but we enjoyed sitting and sipping our drinks in such a welcoming atmosphere. I’m definitely looking forward to coming back to sample the pastries and food, they look delicious."

"This is the best bakery I’ve ever been to! The pulled chicken sandwich is incredible. The almond croissant & chocolate croissant are amazing. The chocolate chip cookie - life changing. And their coffee is delicious. Not to mention, they have the best staff! Asaro Bakery is a must-visit."

"This place is amazing—everything from the pastries and sandwiches to the salads is absolutely perfect. They also serve excellent coffee, and the customer service is great. Truly delicious food all around. Highly recommend!"

"Food is amazing! Fresh and so delicious. The schnitzel sandwich was really good and honestly everything we tried was great. We had to wait for a table 5-10 minutes but aside of that we had great time - highly recommend"