50 Best Coffee Shops in Boston

“Good banh mis, would highly recommend taking it to go for a picnic. The beef, pork, and tofu were all flavorful and the ratio of ingredients was right.

The jalapeños were for some reason super spicy. Nice staff and cool vibe inside“

“Fantastic breakfast! Best in Boston hands down.“

“Overall great food in a nice atmosphere. Busy brunch service with single line for pastries and eat in brunch orders. Cold brew was good but loaded with ice, wife's ginger summer drink was really good with a lot less ice. Lamb hash was full of flavor, but nothing exciting for brunch level with ground meat as the hash instead of pulled or shredded. Wife's muesli was delicious with fresh fruit. Counters and tables did not seem to be cleaned between patrons and we had to skip a few seats to find one clean to eat at. The brioche toast was delicious and we wish we could have grabbed some more pastries, but it would have been another 30 minutes in line.“

“10/10 experience! Great coffee and breakfast. Love the vibe of the atmosphere!“

“great coffee!!! great vibes“

“Coffee, Baklava, and most importantly the unique experience of being able to peer into arguably Boston’s coolest full-service motorcycle shop. If you’re there you might even get a sneak peek at some of the Madhouse teams latest projects!!!“

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

“Honey cinnamon iced coffee + cherry-ginger scone is my favorite treat breakfast when i’m in the north end for doctors appointments!“

“AMAZING FOOD!! REALLY AMAZING!! A must visit if you're in Boston. Great vibe..just a fantastic all round wee place! Visiting from Scotland :-D“

“super friendly!! helpful in selecting coffee and grinds!!“

“Relaxed and 😋“

“Went today with my girlfriend, we had the most amazing baklava and Turkish coffee/matcha latte. The owner is the friendliest man you can find in Boston. Delicious coffee and pastries aside, I would visit this place simply for the hospitality; it was an outstanding experience.“

“We got the muffuletta sandwich and it was SPECTACULAR! It was a new sandwich for us…the bread was perfectly paired to the style of sandwich and fresh. The meats and cheese were delicious and the olive garnish and herbs enhanced this unique taste experience. We took the sandwich to go but the restaurant was clean and relaxed atmosphere. Friendly and fast service.“

“Really great espresso at this location and paninis, desserts, breakfast croissants, you name it. They also allow you to order via mobile, so a quick pickup for anyone coming through on the T. Something unique- if you order by Tuesdays,they import their Buffalo mozzerella from Italy!“

“My friend and put kids came here after the aquarium
The was one guy working behind the counter and boy did he kill it got busy suddenly and he was so kind and quick. The Food was awesome and there was a nice big table in the back we could all relax and hangout at? My husband has the best croissant he's ever tasted.“

“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 didn’t even like donuts until I tried the Boston cream donut from Blackbird. Now I randomly crave donuts at 8 pm when they’ve already closed and I have to (impatiently) wait until the next morning. Anyway - these are the best, softest donuts I’ve ever had and you have to try them too. Plus the staff is super friendly and the coffee is great!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Please, please, PLEASE make the blueberry filled doughnuts a regular flavor. They are the best doughnuts in the world (those and lemon) I'm so sad you switched them out already, as I was hoping to get them again. You absolutely HAVE to bring them back!!“

“Lovely spot, thoroughly enjoyed my fish & chips, the DJ was also great!“

“Nice cocktails and next to Mike’s Pastry“

“Superb coffee, outstanding atmosphere and staff, highly recommend. Will definitely be getting coffee again on my next visit to Boston.“

“When we come to Boston, it’s a must to make it to the South End Buttery . We’ve been visiting the Buttery for about 10 years . The Easter Brunch was amazing (2021) 🎃“

“Honey cinnamon iced coffee + cherry-ginger scone is my favorite treat breakfast when i’m in the north end for doctors appointments!“

“Best sandwiches and great service! The chicken in their greek salad was so good.“

“Great location. Visited during Boston Pride. Service felt a bit sluggish at the time but I imagine that's mostly due to the crowds. Had always heard so much about the pastries and sweets and Tatte and was not let down. Tried a couple of them with a pistachio latte and now I'm hooked. Wish it was a bit more affordable but it is Boston after all, nothing about this city is cheap.“

“wonderful experience cute cafe nice waitress“

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

“Best coffee in town. Very smooth!“

“amazing pastries!! nice people and very good coffee. I will be back!“

“Omg that was amazing taste on everything.. Highly recommended to try the chives scone 👌👌“

“I had the hot egg, ham and cheese with spinach. It was very good. I had a hard time deciding what I wanted. So, there are a few more things on the menu to bring me back. Staff was nice, the place was clean with free Wi-Fi. Definitely recommend“

“I have been to Caffe Nero multiple times and am never disappointed! My favorite is the vegetarian ciabatta! ☕️“

“I have been to Caffe Nero multiple times and am never disappointed! My favorite is the vegetarian ciabatta! ☕️“

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

“Service is excellent and my salmon was perfect. Apps are good but smaller in size. Beer is cold. I would recommend you visit.“

“Food was great, server was good, p price reasonable. The only they had overhead fans running and it was cold inside the restaurant. However all of the service and staff were wearing short sleeves. So it must have been hot near the kitchen. I would definitely go back.“

“10/10 experience! Great coffee and breakfast. Love the vibe of the atmosphere!“

“Best sandwiches and great service! The chicken in their greek salad was so good.“

“This spot has some solid, delicious, unique, and well-curated sandwiches. The taj mahal sandwich has some of the best egg salad fillings I've ever tasted and the turkey town pressed panini was perfectly toasted —yet soft, and very flavorful.

I'm not much of a coffee person but my partner is a coffee snob and thought that their brown sugar latte was delicious, which is not to be taken lightly from her. We'll definitely come back when we're in the area to try more slapping sandwiches (and coffee for her).“

“I have been to Caffe Nero multiple times and am never disappointed! My favorite is the vegetarian ciabatta! ☕️“

“I feel so blessed to have found this place, it's truly a gem! I discovered it while my uncle was undergoing rehabilitation nearby, lucky that I stopped by to pick up some treats for the amazing nurses and, of course, for myself, 🍞🍪🧁 because their goodies are incredibly delicious and the latte is absolutely perfect ☕️ 🤩“

“All round great hangout! Highly recommended 🌻❤️☀️❤️🌻“

“The Greek food was delicious.“

“Service was great and memorable but the food was even better! I thought the coffee was fine and good, but the “presto! pesto!” bagel I got was out of this world. Very pleasantly surprised and I will be returning. I will say that it can be quite noisy on the weekend so I don’t think I would come here to work or study, but otherwise great experience and no complaints.“

“Wanted something not fried and carb loaded. Found this gem. Got the avocado toast with eggs over easy, crisp bacon, home fries and asked him to throw spinach on top to be healthy. Absolutely love! The owner is so nice and served it up fast with a smile. Will definitely come back.

This is a must visit if you want great food at a great cost.“

“I have been going to JP Licks for years. I was telling the young lady who was serving us. That I use to come to JP Lick when I was in high school. And JP Licks was the only place that made me smile when I was happy, sad , mad or even upset. And their ice cream would cheer me up😃 Thank you JP Licks for always making me smile and also now my kids😃😃😃“

“Wonderful carrot cake and midnight chocolate cake purchased by our daughter for our birthday celebration.“

“There was a sign outside for a lavender macadamia matcha latte, so we went inside on a whim. We got the iced lavender macadamia matcha latte and the iced honey oatmilk latte. Both were excellent. The matcha was whisked in front of us with the proper bowl and whisk, and it wasn't bitter at all. The oatmilk latte was super creamy, and the espresso also wasn't bitter or overly strong. I was pleasantly surprised by this little place and would definitely go back again. Very friendly barista, and the drinks were made very fast.“