50 Best Cafes in Boston

“Went there for a corporate holiday gathering. The staff were terrific and it was such a fun, interesting chance to learn, laugh and connect with colleagues. Staff are so attentive, kind and patient. A wonderful place!“

“I had the Hot honey glazed chicken sandwich. It was the best vegan sandwich I’ve ever eaten and I’ve had a lot of vegan sandwiches.“

“If you’re looking for a place that’s clean, safe, and FUN to go highly recommend. Awesome food and drinks ($5 sandwiches during happy hour!), lovely outdoor patio dining, and there are still games available to play sanitized between people! So happy to come back here again and get the same great service.“

“Amazing coffee and food! Not super sweet like other shops and the coffee is flavorful! Great friendly service!“

“Absolutely impeccable experience, the French Toast was fluffy and perfectly sweet, no need for syrup. My Pumpkin Spice Latte was lovely and balanced. Everyone moves like a well-oiled machine; the staff is all knowledgeable and friendly. Thank you for such a lovely breakfast experience!“

“We bought GH coffee in Boston a couple years ago. Best coffee ever!“

“Casual cafe that sells high quality french/ Mediterranean inspired pastries and entrees. Love the shakshuka, its a must have!!! Brownies and pistachio tart was yummy. There's so many of them in Boston, you can pretty much find it no matter where u are.“

“This was our go to breakfast spot while visiting Boston. Solid coffee, and every bite we had was exceptional. The passion fruit krembo, vanilla lime krembo, kouign-amann, etc etc. It was all phenomenal. The sour cherry danish, I don't have words for how good it was. There wasn't a bite we had that I wouldn't buy again. But I definitely recommend that danish!“

“Amazing as always!! Staff and service wonderful.“

“I’ve always loved the matcha at Tatte, but ever since I visited this location and experienced the amazing service from Lia and Alex, it has become one of my favorite spots. Their kindness, positive energy, and warm hospitality make every visit special!“

“This is a great place which we stumbled upon by chance. I highly recommend stoping by. We had a few sandwiches and tasted some of the delicious cakes (blueberry muffin, orange scone, pumpkin cheesecake) and I had the hot caramel cider. Everything was delicious! All of the cakes are homemade and the high quality of the ingredients is obvious. I found the prices to be reasonable and the people who owned/ worked in the cafe were lovely. I’m visiting from the UK and going home today but if I lived locally, this would be my new favourite cafe.“

“Pretty busy, even on a rainy day. Pastry selection was nice and really liked the vibe. Not too much seating but was able to snag a spot as people were coming and going. No laptop policy.

Got an iced blueberry matcha and latte with their homemade vanilla syrup. Funfetti monkey bread was delicious too.“

“Tried several Tatte and this one is special. Food is always perfect and if ever someone has taken my online order, the managers always assist and get is asap. Store is super clean and service is always special. I do like the small talk. Mary, Francesca Gm, Roselyn, Hector always know my order and drinks. Totally worth the daily trip.“

“The food is so delicious. My kids loved the food. My husband I loved it too. The english muffin with sausage and bacon were amazing. Yogurt parfait with fruits was the best I ever tasted. Service is amazing. Place is small but doesnt matter, the heart is there. I highly recommend this place. Very good prices.“

“So excited I got to enjoy the Roasted Turkey Sandwich today! Love the T.V. show & cookbooks so this visit was a bucket list item.“

“The cappuccino and croissants are amazing. Very friendly staff who seem to always aim to please. Very quick and efficient service with a smile. Nice local cafe with a few bar stools to relax with your morning cuppa.“

“Had a wonderful time, especially thanks to the tour guide(s) at 4 pm. The main leader, “Sarah,” definitely made the experience worthwhile. There was a giant group of young kids that weren’t paying much attention (as young kids do-not a complaint) yet we were able to learn and enjoy the amazing museum and experiences nonetheless. They were very accommodating, humorous, and well equipped to handle large groups of people while keeping their attention. We liked the experience and would go back.“

“Nice cocktails and next to Mike’s Pastry“

“I wanted to share feedback regarding our recent experience. Trevor, the General Manager, was amazing. He greeted us warmly and ensured our breakfast was served on time.

It is a great place, and I will definitely recommend it for its awesome service.

Mounir“

“The food is good but don't look at the menu online because it is not what they offer.“

“Thank you for GREAT customer service and making me feel welcome. The cafe is immaculate and the food and drink was delicious! My first Iced Matcha!!! Well worth the visit from SW France 🇺🇸🇫🇷 Great merchandise and appreciated the WiFi....Á bientôt!“

“good service great food, friendly staff“

“Taro milk tea with black boba!!! Awesome flavor and even better costumer service! My new go to place for boba tea!!“

“I frequent Cannonball Cafe for coffee and to switch up my WFH atmosphere. The pastries, lattes, iced coffees, and toasts that I have tried have all been delicious, and I always look forward to getting to spend the day at Cannonball when I choose to work from there. I love how the team at Cannonball is always thinking of new and fresh ideas when it comes to drinks and events, from unique lattes to farmers markets on Sundays and a beautiful new patio, they have been a great addition to the neighborhood and it's fun and exciting to watch them grow and develop. Where Cannonball really shined recently is when I called to place a large cookie order for our wedding welcome party. Rachel was happy to take on the order on short notice, and made some of THE MOST delicious cookies I have ever had (chocolate chip with sea salt, snickerdoodle, and sugar cookies with sprinkles.) Our guests loved them, and the 50 cookies that we ordered were gone by the end of the night (and we only had 35 guests!) I would highly recommend Cannonball for a quick coffee, a nice work day vibe, or to bring desserts to for your next party or event!“

“Four Piece Suit is what makes it worth visiting! We have been following them since the 90s, when they were playing music in Tam O’Shanter pub in Brookline, MA. They gathered a huge crowd the day we saw them for the first time. We were fortunate to get in the pub because they were so famous.“

“I expected more than corned beef out of a can from the description on the menu. The home fries were cold. Good sized portions and the service was adequate. We chose another breakfast place for the next day. Great location, though, in a walkable neighborhood .“

“I was back in Adams Village today (my old neighborhood) and as I crossed Gallivan Blvd, my 4 year old said “mummy!!!!!!! look at the smiley faced balloons!!!” I pulled over and asked the woman at the register if she would be willing to sell me one of the balloons with my coffee order. She immediately cut one off and gave it to my little boy. It made his day, and the wonderful banana hazelnut coffee made mine. ❤️“

“Chocoweggli !!!! YOU HAVE TO TRY IT!.... Even better, try a BLT on a chocoweggli Truth be told, best BLT I ever had in my life! that a drink and a cookie fall for 10 bucks 🙏“

“nice place right in the North End .. the backed good cookies and pastries looked great in the case great coffee“

“Food isn’t bad or good, nor original, very middle of the road, but is very decently priced and is in a great location, extremely convenient and quick. Local, and the people dining here are local, good place to meet people or if you’re from here, a good place to see a friend.“

“Found the Seaport Cafe a short walk from the conference center. They are allergy friendly, the menu is clearly marked. Coffee is hot and left right at your table. The food was amazing! I had the 3 egg omelette and loved it. What a nice experience and so nice to get away from the crowds at the conference hotel!“

“Finally, got to try This place. They had soft Opening which was not to best. The ordering process was pretty smooth . The wait was not to long. We got the infamous Sho-Gun Matcha/Vanilla Soft Serve Mix With Edible 24K gold , Maiko Special (Parfait) Hojicha/Strawberry Mix Soft Serve and Matcha Latte Float. Everything was so rich in favor. The matcha favor is probably the best that I had so far. You can taste the quality of the soft serve. It's a bit pricy but worth every penny. Definitely, need to try them out“

“Owner influenced exceptional warm friendly atmosphere with pleasant service and neighborhood charm. Excellent pastries highlighted by out of universe blueberry muffins (that go fast). Good food constantly attended to by owner. Feel good place.“

“Cafe 180 Serves coffee and fresh pastries with a smile. Excellent place to meet a colleague or friend. Highly Recommend!“

“Solid ground cafe has one of the best breakfast sandwiches I have ever had. My son has frequent inpatient stays at Childrens. This is the perfect quick walk to get a great breakfast and coffee.“

“My go-to spot for both matcha and coffee! Their matcha is smooth, creamy, and flavorful without being overly sweet or bitter, and the iced pistachio matcha latte is one of my absolute favorites; the nutty pistachio flavor complements the earthy matcha perfectly. Their iced coffee is equally delicious, with a rich, balanced flavor that keeps me coming back. The drinks are consistently well made, whether I’m staying to enjoy them or quickly grabbing one to go.

I also love the atmosphere here. It’s comfortable enough to sit and relax, catch up with someone, or enjoy some quiet time, while the service is quick and convenient when I’m in a hurry. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, which makes every visit even better. Reunion is truly one of my favorite neighborhood coffee shops!“

“Great food at great price!“

“loved the chick pea fries❣“

“Stopped here for lunch with my family. Cash only no frills place with lots of menu items. The girl behind the counter 8/21/26 was super friendly and helpful with menu information! Breakfast is served all day. Everything you order is packed to-go style, but there are a few indoor seats at a window counter and a few small outdoor tables. Among us, we ordered a breakfast sandwich with home fries, chicken tenders with fries and a turkey sandwich on dark rye bread. Everything was priced very reasonably. The chicken platter was enormous, enough fries for a family to share! The seasoning of the chicken batter was really delicious. We ate at the little sidewalk tables which would probably normally have a quieter neighborhood feel but there was some noisy roadwork going on today (my husband and son enjoyed watching it, though). The iced coffee was good! They have many coffee flavors.“

“We went for brunch on Saturday morning. Everything was amazing. Our waiter could not have been more personable or attentive. The service was spot on. The food was delicious...between the 3 of us we tried the huevos rancheros, the pastrami reuben, pancakes and cheesy grits. No complaints at all, in fact, far from it! My friend said it was one of the best reubens she had ever had! I had been to Metropolis a bunch of times for dinner but this was my first time for brunch. I will be back!!“

“great food, friendly service, dog friendly patio.“

“Such a friendly owner. Every time I go in I am greeted with a smile and she is always happy to tell me about different pastries she makes herself. A true testament to the owner is she loves eating her own food and the pastries are certainly a hit. You have to try the cheese croissant or take her recommendation if you are looking for a bite“

“My first time in and we will be back! The smells! The food! And of course the best coffee. We loved the vibe and the different seating options. Great way to step away from the chaos and into a different world for a beat.“

“Mango sunset : 8/10
Ube Royal? (The seasonal drink) :6/10 - it was good but I wish the ube flavor was stronger.
The workers are nice, each drink comes with small bite of sweets (we got brownie), a lot of sitting space, nice aesthetically pleasing indoor. Recommend it“

“It is convenient to Charlestown high school.“

“Nice place best staff. Great place to handle your banking biz and sit and have a good cup of joe !!!!“

“smooth latte, nice to have a decaffeinated lattee.“

“THE BEST!!!!! Everything is so good,service great…. best breakfast and iced coffee Ive had in Boston. 11/10 recommend to anyone near this area.Cant recommend this place enough,in my week long stay, ended up eating here amost every day.“

“Best bubble tea ☕️ cheese tea“

“I was back in Adams Village today (my old neighborhood) and as I crossed Gallivan Blvd, my 4 year old said “mummy!!!!!!! look at the smiley faced balloons!!!” I pulled over and asked the woman at the register if she would be willing to sell me one of the balloons with my coffee order. She immediately cut one off and gave it to my little boy. It made his day, and the wonderful banana hazelnut coffee made mine. ❤️“