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Welcome to bōm dough

"bōm dough" is a bakery and cafe in Cambridge, MA, offering a range of gluten-free options and flavorful dishes. The unique Brazilian cheese bread, pao de queijo, is a standout with its crunchy crust and gooey cheese filling. The plant-powered bowl and luxe smoked salmon sandwich showcase inventive flavor combinations. Customers rave about the cozy atmosphere, delicious drinks like the peach matcha latte, and the attentive service. Overall, "bōm dough" impresses with its attention to detail in both food and ambiance, making it a must-visit spot for a delightful dining experience.

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  • bōm dough
    1271 Cambridge St Cambridge, MA 02139
    1271 Cambridge St Cambridge, MA 02139 Hotline: (617) 945-1179

Welcome to bōm dough, a unique bakery and cafe situated in Cambridge, MA, that offers a delightful array of handcrafted dishes and beverages. Boasting a diverse menu that caters to various preferences, bōm dough is a go-to spot for breakfast, brunch, and coffee enthusiasts.

From their signature pão de queijo cheese bread to their innovative plant-based options like the plantpower bowl, bōm dough prides itself on providing flavorful and wholesome dishes. Customers rave about the mochi waffles, handcrafted sandwiches, and specialty drinks like the peach matcha latte.

Notable features of bōm dough include their commitment to providing gluten-free options, LGBTQ and women ownership, as well as a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. With amenities such as free Wi-Fi, outdoor seating, and a gender-neutral restroom, bōm dough ensures a pleasant dining experience for all guests.

Reviews from patrons highlight the quality and creativity of the food, with many praising the unique flavors and generous portions. Whether you're looking for a quick bite to eat or a space to study, bōm dough offers something for everyone.

So, if you find yourself in the Boston area, be sure to stop by bōm dough and savor the delectable offerings that this LGBTQ-owned, women-owned establishment has to offer. Your taste buds will thank you!

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Liz T.
Liz T.

This food was so amazing!! I came here with my sister in law because she has celiac and we were so impressed that almost everything was GF! The mochi waffles were arguably better than regular waffles. The drinks were so amazing too. One of my best experiences. We came back twice in the one weekend she was here!

Fiona W.
Fiona W.

LOVE. Amazing study space with great drinks, food, and atmosphere. It has all the essentials for a study spot: outlets, WiFi, spacious desks, yummy food and drinks, and instrumental music. I ordered the peach matcha latte, pao de queijo with scrambled eggs / arugula salad, and potatoes. The peach matcha latte was delicious. It was not overly sweet and had rich matcha flavor. I loved the Brazilian cheese bread in the pao de queijo combo. But lowkey, I wish I ordered another dish because the eggs and arugula salad were nothing extremely special. The potatoes were also okay. I considered ordering the breakfast gnocchi and saw someone else order it later. I had order regret because it looked really good. They also have great AC... so I'd recommend you bring extra layers XD. I would love to come back and try more items on the menu! Definitely somewhere where you can lock in.

Gabi K.
Gabi K.

Overall this place is a 4 but the strawberry matcha is delicious. I don't even like strawberry matcha and I'm addiction to this amazing drink. It's definitely on the sweeter side but man it's so good. The interior is the typical which cafe minimal aesthetic. The cashier and other workers are all friendly and make the food pretty quickly. I've had the Brazilian cheese bites and sandwiches here which were all decent but nothing too crazy. I am obsessed with the strawberry matcha. The peach one is good too but I'm team strawberry

Derek K.
Derek K.

Healthy, organic, ingenious designs and recipes catering to all categories of individual preferences. I appreciated their flavors and if I ever found myself in the Boston area I would come back 100% and take everyone with me. Thank you bom dough. You are the bom

Nova Z.
Nova Z.

Loveee, this is one of my favorite cafes in the area! Vibes are great, drinks are good, and pão de queijo is to die for. There is a lot of seating here, although it's important to note that they have a no screens policy on the weekend. You order at the counter and if you are eating in the cafe, they will bring your food to your table. The pão de queijo is soooo good. Chewy, but not too dense, and lightly crisp on the outside. Plus, for folks with dietary restrictions, it's gluten free! I have liked all the flavors (guava dip is fire) but my favorite is the garlic pão de queijo grilled cheese with tomato soup!

Adam P.
Adam P.

Some of the best iced coffee I've ever had and a really great breakfast sandwich too. It's maybe a little bit pricy for a quick grab-and-go kinda breakfast but I and a friend sat down and enjoyed our food and coffee at a seat by the window and it was great for that. Service was great. We ordered our stuff at the counter and then sat down and they brought everything right over to us. The layout of the restaurant itself felt a little unorganized with the ordering counter on one side of the space and the food kitchen on the other which is fine except that service staff were then running all over the place and getting up from our table to grab a napkin or go to the bathroom felt like we were always in someone's way. Overall great though and I definitely want to go again some time to try the other food and drinks!

Izzy T.
Izzy T.

Smallish portions for the price, but solid food. My favorite thing about it is the local feel, it's something unique for the area that no one else is doing, and they do a good job of bringing culture to the area. Service was great, the cashier was very sweet and had great recommendations. It was pretty busy at around 9:45 on a sunday, but I'd assume it's less busy most other times. The food was good, just a little underwhelming for the price. The Good Egg sandwich was really good, as the arugula and lime avocado balanced out the cheese and egg. The bacon was absolutely insane. We also got the Ace breakfast. My only complaint here is that the Muenster cheese doesn't melt super well, and in combination with the pão de quiejo, it felt very heavy/oily after a while. I feel like a different cheese would be great in these sandwiches, just to let the bread shine a little more. The Pão de quiejo itself was OK, just a little underdone (which I think is because it's a bigger version of the small ones). The Doce de leite pão were really good, but I almost felt like they had too much doce de leite inside (in proportion to the bread). I'm not sure but I think it's still cheese bread, which actually works really well with the sweetness of the filling. I also got a doce de leite iced latte which very very very good, and worth the $5+. Overall, definitely try the bacon, at least one of the pãos, and the coffee, which are all very high quality.

Madeleine B.
Madeleine B.

Ordered takeout and got the crack chicken sandwich as well as the brigadeiro cookie. The sandwich was tasty but small, similar to my prior experience here, the sandwich portions are definitely petite. The cookie on the other hand was huge and delicious. Overall I would recommend for people to try this place because the food is tasty, but I wouldn't go regularly as the value for portion size just isn't there.

Aya R.
Aya R.

Dining method: Dine-in Item(s) ordered: doce de leite pão, guava pão, The Catch, Avocado and Egg plus pesto, cappuccinos Speed: Food came out in about 20-30 minutes, the place was super busy Value: Prices are reasonable, maybe a bit high for the small sizes but I'll pay for good food. The Review: BŌM dough isn't kidding. It's definitely is very good (bōm). On top of the delicious eats, the café itself is airy, light, and modern inside. Makes for a whole experience while munching on this twist on a Brazilian classic, pão de queijo. We were really blown away by how good the pão were, from savory all the way to sweet. Their coffee was a nice addition to our spread. Way to go! We will 1000% be back.

Lindsey M.
Lindsey M.

This is not a drill...I was brought to the absolute best breakfast meal I've ever had. Talk about unique, satisfying, quality, and aesthetic. This was our first stop on our way to Harvard and I hardly could decide on what to get. My friend got the Mochi Berry Waffle, added a side of potatoes, and an oat milk ice coffee. I ultimately got the breakfast combo which came with a choice of pao bread (I remember there was a basic, garlic, and guava), scrambled eggs, and thick sliced bacon. I also ordered a pistachio matcha latte. You order at the counter and choose your table. We got the window table at the smaller dining area. It was completely empty when we began and it was very quiet. But this place fills up quickly! So make sure you get there early to find parking and have the ultimate breakfast. The pao bread was heeeeavvvvyy in weight and light in sweetness. Filled with guava jam of some sort, chewy mochi like bread, crispy outside. The scrambled eggs were perfect and a great portion. And the bacon. OMG the bacon was thick cut, perfectly cooked, more like pork jerky coated in a caramelization of the bacon fat. My type of bacon. The matcha latte was quite sweet. I think it was the pistachio, which I'm not certain but it seems like they use the pump flavored syrups. So that's probably where the sweetness came from. Overall added to the meal and it was the perfect breakfast for my last day in Boston.