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.“

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

“Cute little city coffee cafe! Just a hop in from right off the main streets, they had a really nice selection of coffee, teas, pastries, soups, salads, etc. It’s very cozy inside with tables, chairs and low lighting. It was decently quiet inside, and the staff is friendly and helpful with suggestions. We got two pistachio lattes and they were incredibly good. Not too heavy on flavoring and they didn’t taste artificial. Overall, a nice stop for a bite and drink.“

“Here from Chicago on a rainy Sunday morning. Looking for a breakfast place near our hotel. Saw this online and was 5 minute walk so we headed over. Surprisingly great coffee is always a good start. The food was delicious! Pancakes were thick, light and fluffy. Good sausage and eggs. Service was very attentive- seemed to be a family run place. Highly recommend!“

“,Tatte Bakery & Cafe in Boston is absolute perfection. The coffee is exceptionally rich and delicious. I highly recommend ordering the shaksuka served with their homemade bread, and the desserts are simply extraordinary.
​About Tatte: Founded in Boston by Tali Tuvim, Tatte is famous for its elegant Parisian-meets-Mediterranean aesthetic, featuring tiled floors, rustic wood, and beautiful pastry displays.
​Must-Try Atmosphere: It's one of the most beloved local spots in Boston for brunch, specialty lattes, and artisan French-style baked goods“

“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.“

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

“Nice cocktails and next to Mike’s Pastry“

“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.“

“We were on a trip and found this Cafe during our walk through the historic places in Boston. It offers delicious pastries, various breakfast sandwiches and lots of options for coffee and tea. Their orange juice is spectacular and the closest one to a real orange juice I've ever had. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The dining area is a little small for the number of the customers but there are also chairs and tables outside. The Croissant breakfast sandwich and the Honey Halva Latte we had were so delicious. Thank you Tatte.“

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

“Vegan POV: the broccolini, squash and hummus wrap is delicious and worth the visit. Sadly, no soy milk option for coffee - only oat 😦and almond 😫(opinions about non dairy milk options are my own). I didn't see vegan pastry options, but I admittedly wasn't looking for them, so might have missed one.“

“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.“

“Really enjoyed this coffee shop! The espresso was excellent—smooth, rich, and perfectly balanced. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, and the staff were friendly and attentive. Definitely a great spot in the South End for a quality espresso and a relaxing coffee break!“

“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!“

“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 .“

“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“

“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.“

“Love this place come here with my nieces all the time I come here for the afternoon just to read my book or do some work on my notepad. I love how fresh the coffee is and the pastries people are very nice. The pace is very good. they take care of you very well“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

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

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“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!“

“good service great food, friendly staff“

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

“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!“

“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“

“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’s the only cute sit-down spot in China town. Tons of Good seats. The milk tea isn’t sweetened but in a good way.
They have WiFi and places to charge your phone or laptop. Four employees working at 3:30 on the weekend. People were in and out really fast.“

“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.“

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

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

“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.“

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

“After walking around Boston in the 93 degree heat, stepping into Tatte felt like pure heaven. The bright white interior with its steel, stone, and faux marble design was beautiful, spotless, and refreshingly cool. It was the perfect escape from the summer heat.

For lunch, we ordered the Turkey Avocado Sandwich, the B.L.A.T., the tomato and cheese focaccia, and an iced chai latte. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and filling. You can definitely tell they use high quality ingredients.

Our only small complaint is that there isn’t a kids menu, and the food options for younger children are somewhat limited. Thankfully, the chocolate chip cookies were absolutely delicious and were a big hit with our kids.

Overall, this is a wonderful spot for a fresh lunch, excellent pastries, and a relaxing break from sightseeing in Boston. We’d definitely stop here again.“

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

“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“

“loved the chick pea fries❣“

“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.“

“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.“

“As soon as I came in this beautiful kind girl with blond hair greeted me and she was so nice to talk to, very very kind, and dare I say this matcha is the best I’ve tried! I think the oat milk really brings out the flavour of the “Jane” matcha and it’s was delicious, I tried the cherry matcha. Amazing“

“Kicco coffee was a little hard to find but extremely worth it. Ordered some fresh bombolino (italian donuts) you can pick how you want it filled and it’s made fresh to order. We got the coffee cream and salted caramel both topped with chocolate. Safe to say we inhaled both. The coffee cream was so smooth and tasty I should’ve got a cup of it too. We ordered specialty lattes. The vanilla chocolate cream puff with an actual chocolate covered cream puff inside & the cannoli latte. The cannoli latte was topped with chocolate chip cannoli cream and a piece of cannoli shell. Both lattes were incredibly good. The fun part about this place is you can choose your espresso as well! The kicco blend was great inside the cannoli latte tons of flavor yet strong and bold espresso. Staff was super friendly. Would recommend“

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

“I have tried almost every Indian restaurant in Boston and this place has got me hooked. I have lived in India for 15 years and love Indian food and this place has the most authentic taste from what I have had in India. Highly recommend! 🤝💪“

“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 🙏“

“A huge thank you to the High St Tatte Team! In Nov-2024 on a work trip to Boston, I discovered (and fell in love with) their Gingerbread Tile cookies 🎄🎅. I returned this year and although it is early in the season, I placed an order and was determined to take as many Gingerbread Tiles as I could back home! Even though they only had 2 left, they made my day with their sweet note 📝 included in my delivery. Looking forward to my next Boston trip already!!! 🤩“