After finding Dwelltime on a Thrillist list of top coffee shops in Boston, we ventured down Broadway to its unassuming location with our books in hand, ready for good coffee, breakfasty bites, and a relaxing atmosphere. What we encountered was something much different. Brunch was being served, so we were seated with menus by a waitress in the somewhat loud space (made louder by the screaming child just one table over). The menu boasted that it was from December 2014, so it seems that at least some of the offerings change monthly. Looking to be warmed up on a chilly day, I ordered the pineapple spice oat bowl, and the bf got the frittata with roasted veggies. For drinks, the Guatemalan pour-over was delicious with some fruity notes. The machiatto was a bit too bitter for my liking, but my caffeine-centric partner drank it with gusto. And it had some art on top, which I'm always a sucker for. The food came, and it was just kind of lukewarm. I need my oatmeal hot to maximize comfort, so I asked them to please warm it up for me. They took my bowl away, and I had a wait a good amount of time to get it back (how long does it take to stick something in the microwave?), When I did take a new spoonful, it was a bit warmer but still not piping. Fine enough. The pineapple mixture on top was nice - not overly sweet and flavored in a Caribbean motif with cinnamon and rum. The fruit bowl on the side was meh - melons (filler fruit, if you ask me), a few pineapples (which I already had enough of in my bowl), and mango (the best part). The oats under the pineapple topping were pretty tasteless, so I wasn't tempted to finish the bowl (which I guess could be a positive thing?). The fritatta on the other hand was much more flavorful and really cheesy. The roasted veggies on the side were also done well, although again I would have preferred it to be served hotter. And another disappointing fruit cup made an appearance. The portion was pretty small, so I would not order these brunch items if you're trying to get the most "bang for your buck." Considering the noise level and waitress checking on us every few minutes, D-Time is not the type of place to lounge with a good read. We ate, caffeinated up, and headed out to find somewhere that actually embodied the coffee shop experience. It was fine, but one of the best cafes in Boston? I'm not sure that Thrillist editor gets out much.

Coffee is really great (like not by Amsrican standards, by the standards of actual good coffee), food is pretty good, service is really hit and miss.

Lots of light and character and with some good music. It's a nice place to sit and relax, read, or do a little work. I usually come for coffee and pastries but I seriously love their lunch and brunch offerings. Recently introducing "Waffle Saturdays," I think I'll be back more often on the weekends.

Painfully average. Atmosphere is that of a cafeteria... Staff is clueless, soy milk was rotten, coffee was nothing special, entire place smells like a crappy kitchen. I let most of this go until I was told that there is No WiFi on weekends in order to "encourage socialization"... I call it someone needs open their wallet a little more

Amazing coffee - the best around. Read other reviews about the coffee, I can't say enough how good it is. What's really amazing about this place besides the coffee is the food. Ever have a tofu skin sandwich? Didn't think so. It's go***mn amazing. Even still, you'll find the food menu after the checkout on a tiny clipboard - understated. Nice employees and the best roaster/coffee and food + a beautiful space = go there now.