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!“

“I stopped by Sorelle Bakery & Cafe near Boston’s Financial District, and it felt like a perfect little spot for a quick breakfast or coffee break. The café has a relaxed neighborhood vibe, with people grabbing coffee on their way to work or sitting down for a casual lunch.

I ordered a coffee and a breakfast sandwich, and both were fresh and satisfying. The bakery also has a good selection of pastries, muffins, scones, soups, salads, and sandwiches, making it a convenient place for either breakfast or a light lunch.

The service was quick and friendly, which makes sense since many customers are office workers from nearby buildings. The atmosphere is simple and comfortable—nothing fancy, but a nice place to relax for a few minutes in the middle of a busy downtown area.

Overall, Sorelle Bakery & Cafe is a solid choice if you want good coffee, fresh pastries, and a quick, casual meal while exploring or working in downtown Boston“

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

“We’ve visited several Tatte locations over the years and this one was just as enjoyable. The food is fresh and flavorful, with a menu that feels surprisingly Mediterranean-inspired for the U.S.

A great spot for breakfast or brunch, offering plenty of tasty options in a pleasant atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in Back Bay. ☕🥐🍳“

“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“

“What a perfect little diner to grab breakfast at. A little off the main streets, which made for a wonderful outdoor dining experience. Had an iced coffee and veggie omelet which. Great portions and prices. Food came fast and the people there were really wonderful.“

“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.“

“Second best omelette I’ve ever had, after my mother’s! The Spanish latte tasted very similar to a cafe con leche in Spain. So so good. The staff are very friendly and were accommodating to me with my baby. I would highly recommend this place!“

“Absolutely delicious caffe latte, which was a pleasant surprise, as I did not come in intending to order coffee. No hints of bitterness whatsoever and very smooth.

The lamb shakshuka with the poached egg and challah was delicious, and the flavors were balanced. The service was quick and friendly, even during a very busy brunch hour on a holiday weekend.“

“Absolutely loved my experience at Tatte Bakery & Cafe. The atmosphere was beautiful, welcoming, and had such a great vibe from the moment we walked in. The coffee was amazing, everything looked fresh and delicious, and the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. You can tell they really care about the customer experience. Such a great place to relax, grab coffee, and enjoy the atmosphere. I already can’t wait to go back!“

“I really enjoyed my sandwich as you can see, they did not have ketchup but the kind woman offered me salsa and surprisingly it went really well together! I highly recommend for a little gathering for friends, the music they played matched the aesthetic of the place. 1000/10“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“Anytime I see atarte Bakery, I want to stop because they are always consistently good! We love the lattes and all the baked goods. My favorite is the tiramisu but they have so many great options. We normally so here for dessert after dinner. It never disappoints.“

“Aesthetic specialty coffee and brunch in Southie with outdoor seating! I liked the space and the minimalist vibe it had. There are lots of specialty coffee and matcha options, and they keep the menu seasonal which is nice. I especially appreciate that they don't upcharge based on milk choice! The breakfast sandwiches were great, on super good focaccia bread, and were a great portion size. Overall the prices were quite high, but worth it for the quality, and ambiance. They do have a no laptop policy on the weekends, I'm not sure how strictly it's enforced, but something to keep in mind.“

“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.“

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

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“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!“

“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!“

“As a tourist staying at a nearby hotel on my first visit to Boston, I had some early laundry chores to take care of. With about 40 mins to spare, I asked the laundry shop owner for a coffee suggestion, and he recommended I try Tatte Bakery & Café.

I left at 6:55 a.m. and arrived right as the doors opened at 7:00. The timing couldn’t have been better — the café was filled with the comforting aroma of freshly baked pastries, and the cakes were beautifully displayed, making the whole space feel inviting.

I ordered a regular latte + staff‑recommended Tatte House Latte (honey‑halva).
The classic latte was smooth and familiar, while the specialty drink offered a special flavor (suppose to be sesame but I felt spices instead) but is balanced.
What made the visit even more memorable was the cashier’s bright smile, which added a cheerful touch and lifted my morning mood.

Inside, the shop itself is fairly small, with limited seating. However, there are more seats outside, and the atmosphere there feels cozy and relaxed, making it a pleasant spot to enjoy a quiet morning.

For a first‑time visitor to Boston, I think Tatte is worth trying. It’s a café that many people introduce and recommend, and I can see why — the atmosphere is warm, the pastries look delightful, and the drinks are satisfying. Overall, I’d rate the experience 4.2 out of 5.“

“I’m so glad a great cafe has opened in Eastie! I’ve been twice and my latte was great both times. I’m excited to try their cold brew when the weather is warmer. Clearly they are doing well since opening; all the tables were occupied when I went in today. I would love if they offered more seating (maybe replace the 4-person tables with more 2-person tables? or put bar seating along the windows?). Looking forward to regularly stopping by Kaori.“

“The almond croissant is one of the best I’ve had, and the cheddar bomb is an elite breakfast sandwich. It was a little spicy, very cheesy and delicious.

I’d recommend ordering ahead as there will be a line and a wait, but it’s totally worth it!“

“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.“

“Had recently traveled to Boston and as a Coffee Fanatic had to find some cute coffee shops and found this newly opened coffee shop. Had a nice layout (since not from area didn't find the entrance right away) but the menu had great selection for matcha and coffee, I got 3 drinks 2 for me and my friend (i got mango cloud, iced latte and dream float) to share and each individual as well. Enjoyed this placed where you can sit enjoying outside view or more cozy nook inside.“

“Very cutesy inside. They had one person at the front (seems common at boba places). I got a coconut smoothie. And a brown sugar latte boba with nondairy milk. I think it was almond (I said almond or oat whatever they have). After they did tell me they are out of coconut but they can make an avocado smoothie that tastes like vanilla and everyone should try it. So I decided for that one. It was really creamy and really nice. Good choice. I didn’t end up drinking my foam from my latte though I just took it out. Because I want sure if it was also made with almond milk like my drink or if it had dairy. But I am not sure if I was clear on no dairy in my drink. So I just took it out. But I haven’t seen much espresso latte bobas. This was really good.“

“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.“

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

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

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

“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.“

“loved the chick pea fries❣“

“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.“

“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. ❤️“

“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.“

“Best bubble tea ☕️ cheese tea“

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

“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“

“We love Sidewalk! The service is always awesome, the ladies treat us so well and make us feel at home everytime we come in. Would recommend any of the coffees with mocha in them (we get Salted Caramel and Milky way), breakfast sandwiches are solid and the pizza slices are so good.“

“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 🙏“