Monday, May 30, 2011

A Quiet Afternoon at Temptations Cafe

Last week, I made a point to really find some time to relax as I geared up for my new job.  I had some time to kill before the craft beer and dessert tasting at Finale, so I decided to head out to Coolidge Corner a bit early.  I rarely make it out to that area so I wanted to find time to stop by the Meat House and also browse the used books section at Brookline Booksmith.  As I wandered around the neighborhood, I stumbled upon Temptations Cafe


I liked that they had a sign on the door with their Twitter handle and it made me curious enough to step inside.


I easily decided to have a chai latte but I wanted to try something sweet as well.  Their pastries were really huge so I settled on their smaller-sized baklava.


The chai latte was nice and foamy and I savored every sip.


The baklava had lovely flaky layers of phyllo dough and was wonderfully sweetened with honey and pistachios.


Temptations Cafe has a bright cheery aesthetic with plenty of tables to sip some coffee, read a book, use their free wi-fi, or just chat.   I came prepared to read the latest issue of Improper Bostonian and to tear our recipes from a few issues of last year's Everyday Food.  It was so relaxing and a perfect way to spend an hour or two.


Temptations Cafe is located at 1350 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA and also has two other Boston-area locations.

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11 comments:

Emily @ A Cambridge Story said...

Mmm. I haven't seen Temptations but I love poking around Coolidge Corner!

Angie said...

Happy to see that you were able to relax a bit before the new job begins!

Victoria said...

I'm pretty sure I've been there!! I had a prosciutto and mozzarella sandwich... or something, but yeah it seems really familiar :) Glad you discovered it and had a leisurely time hanging out. I love comfortable and laid back places like that.

Elizabeth said...

I am so glad you posted this! There's a Temptations Cafe around the corner from my office, but I've never stopped in. Meanwhile, I am always looking for some place new to grab a tea or sandwich. Hope you're having a great long weekend, and best of luck with the new job!

Elizabeth said...

I've passed by so many times but I've never been in. Looks like I might have to check out their pastries!

Jennifurla said...

Looks like heavn to me

melissanibbles said...

The baklava looks perfect. What a great find!

Bridget said...

My best friend lives in Brookline, I'll have to tell her about this place, and I might have to go myself. I LOVE baklava!

Jen said...

You were right down the street from me! I walk by this place on a regular basis, but haven't been in yet... I definitely need to check it out.

Kristen said...

I love both the Meat house and Temptations! They have both really upped the vibe of Coolidge Corner, which was getting too chain-store-y for a while there. Both these shops and the Regal Beagle helped a lot!

Meesh said...

i know you know how I feel about Temps! I'm so glad you discovered it, it really is something special!

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