Cafe Lava and Bento

Brighton, MA · Coffee shop

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in Brighton
#40
of 83 restaurants
City Percentile
48%
rating percentile
Address
Cafe Lava and Bento, 298 Washington St, Brighton, MA 02135
Phone
(617) 396-6255
Website
www.cafelavabento.com
Status
Closed · Opens 8 AM

Cafe Lava and Bento is a restaurant located in Brighton, MA. It is one of 83 restaurants listed in Brighton. Its 4.4-star rating matches the Brighton city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Cafe Lava and Bento

Cafe Lava and Bento offers a unique fusion of Vietnamese and Japanese cuisine. Their menu features classic Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches alongside black rice bowls with protein options like salmon, beef, pork, chicken or tofu. They also boast a... More

Hours

Saturday8 AM–7 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Lily Mai · Sep 2025

So much seating + very spacious cafe. It’s a great option for WFH (wifi, tables, low music volume), but there are also cozy couches. Will be back for food, but I had good Vietnamese coffee :)

★★★★★ 5.0 Kathy Yu · Jun 2025

Such a cute place and the owner is so kind! Lots of outlets, varied seating, and wifi for doing work and not a lot of people. The vietnamese coffee is very authentic, I had the chefs special sea salt shaker and it was very potent and creamy. I have never seen mushroom spring rolls before and wow they are seasoned well! There are vegetarian options and pastries as well.

★★★★★ 5.0 Fe Malay · Sep 2025

I cannot say enough nice things about this cafe!!!!! Huge dining space with plenty of chargers, comfy booths or chairs, great deals for combos, and a wide variety of food that's literally so good it's stupid. They stay open later than most places and their staff is always very polite and kind!!

★★★★★ 5.0 Yamilet Perez · Dec 2025

My favorite place to study and enjoy a little treat in all of Brighton (edit- in all of Boston!). Super quiet and calm environment. Comfortable chairs and tables. Music is very low and only instrumental. Lots of charging outlets. Employees are always kind. Milk teas with boba are all good.

★★★★★ 5.0 Golden Bea · Jan 2026

The coffee is fresh, smooth, and strong! Kind encounter with cashier. Calm atmosphere. Amazing pistachio cake and I don't like pistachio at all. Very flavorful but lite, not drowned in sugar. Simply delightful. I will be back!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance

Services

Coffee shopLunch restaurant

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