50 Best Coffee Shops in Boston

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

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

“great coffee!!! great vibes“

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

“Fantastic breakfast! Best in Boston hands down.“

“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“

“Solid cafe with a lot of tables for studying (although only a few have outlets nearby) but it’s been really crowded the past two times I’ve gone. The matcha is good too, they use Memtea. Not the absolute best but still yummy.“

“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!“

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

“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 first time here, and the first thing I noticed was how cute and inviting the space is! The food and drinks were sooo delicious. 😋 I had the Bom Dia breakfast sandwich, while my friend ordered the Greek breakfast sandwich. We also tried a couple of iced coffees and the gut-healing juice, everything was amazing! The staff were also very friendly. I’ll be back!“

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

“Phin has quickly become one of my favorite coffee places in Boston.“

“I absolutely LOVE this place. We have so many brunch options in the area, but THIS is the right choice remember I said it. The mini donuts are a dream. I literally dreamt about them 🤣 Brussel sprouts are mouth watering & the apple cinnamon pancakes are out of this world! The breakfast sandwich is on a cheddar biscuit… nuff said! The service was so outstanding I didn’t have to ask for anything! They made me feel like I was family 💜 I will be back for dinner, which is just as great as brunch but for brunch look no further! The decor is something special as well. I posted a few pics but please go check it out for yourself. You won’t regret it! PS they love my dog. Spoiled her the entire time! lol 💜“

“The donuts are amazing but this review is for Ruben, the manager at the Rt 1 location. I had to travel for business today and it happens to also be my son’s 15th birthday. Because my son has celiac disease, options for baked goods is limited, especially when your plane lands at 6:30pm on the big day and gluten free options aren’t known to last long once baked. Unfortunately, living in Southern New Hampshire, delivery via UberEats or GrubHub wasn’t an option But, being a father himself, Ruben kindly offered to deliver them personally after work. This man went above and beyond, first driving home to pick up his kids. You see, his wife needed to get to her job so he brought his kids along for the adventure. In addition, he refused all forms of tipping despite my repeated insistence. He explained that he hopes someone would do the same for his kids if he was in my position and, as the manager, he felt compelled to make it happen. Ruben, you’re an angel, one in a million, an amazing human! I hope you receive back the blessing you bestowed on me and my son 10-fold! Thank you isn’t enough. To those reading this, please leave an extra big tip for Ruben next time you stop in. I sure will be.“

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

“Nice cocktails and next to Mike’s Pastry“

“I love starting my day here - great food and a welcoming vibe every time.“

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

“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!“

“wonderful experience cute cafe nice waitress“

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

“Great coffee & some of the best breakfast sandwiches in all of Boston“

“We got to our hotel (Marriot Copley) around 10:30am. Jaho was right next door. So we thought “why not”. So glad we did. Thankful we did!!!! I had the salmon bagel (lox). Never, have I ever had a bagel that good. It was so amazing. My husband had a turkey sandwich. Which, we LOVED. We are going back before we leave Boston! This place is a Gem!!!“

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

“Very well made beer, nice diversity in styles (NEIPA, sour, stout and even a couple N/As) Relaxing atmosphere.“

“I love this place so much. I live in PA, have a husband and children, and still contemplate leaving them for the day to drive to Bakey and pick up a boatload of baked good. It’s that good. Please please please consider coming to the Lehigh valley!!“

“Relaxed and 😋“

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

“Absolutely loved Central Perk in Boston!! Such a cute and cozy spot that gave me all the nostalgic Friends vibes! Being there with the crisp autumn air outside made the experience even more special. It felt like stepping into one of my favorite comfort shows! Definitely a must visit for any Friends fan.“

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

“I pick up here every time I'm in town for work. Ordering online is easy and my food is always ready on time. The food, pastries, and coffee are all great—I usually get oatmeal in the morning and one of their plates for lunch.“

“Great New Years Eve dinner! Food was great. Staff was amazing. Will be back again!“

“enjoyed a nice cappuccino“

“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!“

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

“If I lived in Boston..I would go bankrupt buying and eating all of the delicious pastries and breakfast sandwiches. Cold brew was also delicious. The workers(owners??) were super sweet and patient! I love seeing high quality passion, this place is easily 10/10.“

“Honestly the best coffee in town! Employees are amazing! Great donuts on the weekends. Definitely recommend!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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) 🎃“

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

“As an Italian, I’m so happy I found this place, the food was amazing and 100% authentic, the coffee is as good as the one I drink in Italy - if not better!

The pistachio cornetto was also delicious, I was actually surprised they have authentic pistachio cream since I haven’t found it anywhere outside of Italy.

Also shout out to the amazing, helpful and very friendly staff!! They speak multiple languages, which is a big plus :)

Hence, I highly recommend this place!“

“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.“

“Great experience great staff great Chefs and a good enviroment to eat their scrumptious food & delicious drinks. Also try their yummy sandwiches they taste so good.😋😋😋😋😋. Absolutely amazing place to try everything on the menu. I promise you will be. satisfied with everything the Cafe serves.. Get ready for juicy flavorful mouth watering food. The Sandwich Boy Company gets 100 stars for creating delicious everything.“

“Got a variety of tarts (classic egg, strawberry custard egg, jasmine matcha tart) and a strawberry matcha latte on a Monday afternoon after lunch nearby. There was a promo where if you buy 2 tarts you get 1 free. My favs were the strawberry matcha latte and jasmine matcha tart.

The strawberry jam/syrup is the best part of the drink, perfectly tart and just sweet enough. It even has chunks of strawberry in there that were really good. Make sure to grab the thicker straw if you get this drink so you can mash the chunks of berries down more.

Jasmine matcha tart had mochi and adzuki paste in it. Mochi was more like the milk mochi texture that you can get in some shops, so gooey-er and I thought it went well with the other textures. There was a decent amount of bean paste in there, which I really liked but for people who don't like beans at all, maybe skip because you could feel a bit of that texture. Tastewise, I noticed more jasmine matcha and cream than the adzuki. I hope this is a staple because I would plan to get this every time I visit in the future.“

“This coffee shop has a fabulous environment and really awesome vibe as soon as you walk in, Anna RB was extremely helpful and welcoming - I couldn’t decide what I wanted to order and she helped direct me and pick a drink. We landed on the hazelnut latte and it was absolutely the best hazelnut latte I’ve ever head. 11/10 recommend this spot and this team, specifically Anna RB!!“

“The Sipping Room by Breeze is a small, intimate cafe in Boston that feels like a genuine find rather than another coffee shop filling a corner. The space is minimalist and calm with enough personality to make it comfortable for a longer stay.

The dalgona coffee is one of the standout orders and delivers the creamy, slightly bitter contrast that makes the format work when it is done well. With oat milk it is particularly good, smoothing out the richness without losing the depth of the coffee underneath. The matcha is another high point, aromatic and grassy in a way that reflects quality sourcing, and notably not overly sweet. The hojicha with hojicha foam is worth ordering if it is on rotation during your visit, layered and smooth in a way that makes it an easy recommendation for anyone who leans toward roasted, nutty flavors.

Prices across the menu are genuinely affordable for the quality. The loose leaf teas can be rebrewed multiple times, which adds real value to the experience for anyone who wants to settle in for a while. For a handcrafted drink in a space that feels like it was built for people who actually care about what they are drinking, The Sipping Room earns a spot on the short list.“

“Stopped in on a whim and grabbed a coffee and spinach pastry. Both were great!

The best part of the experience was the staff. They were very busy but still friendly and smiling. The man who took my order was very, very kind and made my day.

Wonderful, local coffee shop!“