Michette

michette sits on broadway in somerville like it's been there forever, which it probably hasn't, but that's the feeling you get. the kind of place where the barista remembers how you like your cortado without you having to ask twice. those 4.9 stars from 242 reviews aren't an accident. this is coffee made by people who actually care about coffee, not a corporate manual. the espresso pulls clean and bright. no burnt notes hiding behind milk foam here. but honestly? the pastries might steal the show. flaky croissants that leave evidence on your fingers, the kind of baking that makes you wonder if you've been settling for mediocre your whole life. regulars know to get here before the good stuff disappears. chains can't replicate this. the careful attention to each cup, the way the space feels lived-in rather than branded. michette gets what neighborhood coffee should be.