50 Best Coffee Shops in Boston

“Nice pastry’s and good location“

“This joint's got some serious culinary cred, tossing taro into the mix. It's a short stroll from my place, and curiosity got the better of me. Thankfully, the menu delivered. Only downside: the tiny space feels cluttered, earning it 3 atmosphere stars. And, seriously, that trash can outside needs some serious de-stinking action - a good cleaning and a discreet relocation, stat! On the bright side, the staff is fantastic - friendly, helpful, and totally on it. the crew's awesome -
Too bad the stench kept us from dining al fresco.
the plants ? could use some love water them please ?“

“Nice environment and good service. Food is also good“

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

“It's always a treat. The best sandwiches, and for only a few dollars more than McDonald's. How is that even possible?

Parking: There are many parking garages in the area, but I always take the train.

Kid-friendliness: Kids seem to enjoy it.

Wheelchair accessibility: It's right on street level.“

“I just devoured the Cubano sandwich...absolutely delicious, and perfectly satisfying. And now I get to kick back with a cup of what is unquestionably the best coffee in town. MAN, do I love this place.....“

“great coffee!!! great vibes“

“This place is awesome, pastries are delicious too and very pretty decorated for the Christmas season“

“Excellent coffee. Partial to the French breakfast muffins.“

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

“It's hard to find a good European coffee place, especially here in Boston. So many of those "authentic" cafes in North End suck, having the overly roasted burnt taste in their espressos. At Kicco, you will find the moka pot like smoothness in the taste. As a coffee enthusiast, I highly recommend their coffee. Best European coffee in Boston, no doubt!“

“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.“

“Superb very slight fruity and more caramel flavor coffee w the right amount of roast - excellent macaroons, recommend the orange chocolate. The baristas know their art and make the coffee or latte just as you need . The seating is fun and lively crowd - great meeting spot.“

“The Square Root has great coffee, beer, and food and is fun intimate place to catch LIVE music!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“Excellent coffee. Partial to the French breakfast muffins.“

“real Italian stuff and its hard to find good coffee in boston“

“I love coming here, the waffles are amazing and the drinks are delicious. Its always cool to see friends and some cool cars at this place. 10/10 would recommend.“

“Why so much plastic?
Even if you stay at "Sorelle" to eat and drink: plastic rulez!
I don't think that's "sustainable".

There ARE porcelain mugs...but you have to SPECIFICALLY request them.

The coffee itself? Fab!
The toasts and the sandwishes: too!!“

“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!!“

“Expensive doughnuts that are good, but I dont think are worth the hype. I definitely think its worth going in to try and donut or two. For donuts theres a few directions you can go - you can be simple, you can be tasty, you can be creative, or you can be all three. Blackbird donuts are creative, But they sacrifice taste.“

“I LOVE this coffee shop, I live across the street- if you live in the area or are visiting I highly suggest this place over the other shop across the street. The staff here is so kind, ask questions and genuinely care about their customers which makes paying $8 for coffee worth it. Guy, the manager is welcoming and Ania (I believe this is how you spell her name) is so kind. I've seen the owner hard at work a few times and he is also genuine and welcoming. Coffee and pastries are delicious along with the immaculate vibe-well done! Highly recommend. Owner and Guy put thought into who they hire, you can tell.“

“Delicious! 10/10 recommend!“

“I went to this cafe while visiting my sister on several trips because the coffee is so good and reasonably priced. My latest visit to Boston I went again to this cafe and was blessed to be given the most beautiful latte! It made my day! I felt so honored to have such a lovely latte. The barista’s at George Howell are trained well but this Barista who made my latte is the best I have seen.“

“First, this is not a fancy restaurant. It's very low key, cozy. More like a small neighborhood bar restaurant. I counted about 60 seats in a small space. Alot of take out. The food was excellent. We started with the grilled veggie antipastoGood portion, perfectly toasted bread. Then a house salad that was shareable for two. We had chicken pesto, caramelized pizza and it was delicious either of us are huge pizza eaters so this was a treat. The caramelized onions were perfect..It was absolutely a great thin crust pizza. Our server was friendly and made sure the chef took care with my food allergy. The entire meal was delicious.. We wanted something low key but really good food.. Ducali's did not disappoint. Oh, and the prices are very reasonable .wonderful find on our weekend in Boston.“

“Best coffee in town. Very smooth!“

“I stopped by Tate twice during my 4 day visit. They have a huge selection of pastries, cakes and baked goods. Their menu is extensive. I enjoyed my savory French toast. If I had a bigger stomach, I would love to try their sweet French toast because it looked amazing on someone’s table!!! I loved the new drink “Ginger date latte with oat milk”. It had such good flavor. I only wish the milk was thoroughly steamed, but it was only lukewarm. But, overall, I like Tatte a lot and would definitely return when I visit Boston next time.

Wheelchair accessibility: They have a lift inside their restaurant.“

“ The staff is so accommodating and so friendly. It's such a cheery and happy place... we had a larger party. Everyone loved their food - like French food in France ! Hearty fresh and perfectly prepared . and came out almost all at once.! Also  a perfect scone with Clotted cream? What a treat“

“Great experience very interesting and entertaining.“

“The breakfast pizza was good, not as good as the ham and cheese pastry I've had on other Flour visits. And the take out was a bit on the slow side for a drip coffee and a warmed up pastry. This location also seemed too small for how busy they are.“

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

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

“So happy to have found this location. We were in town for an event at TD Garden and had a hard time finding a cafe that had an outlet to charge our phones. So happy I found this place.

Wonderful coffee, service and atmosphere.“

“Always incredible baked goods and sandwiches! Every time I'm working in the city I have to stop and get a croissant and latte! Their cookies and breads are the best around and I love their selection of iced teas, and their carrot and hummus sandwich is a delicious, lighter and vegetarian option

Vegetarian options: Plenty of baked goods and veggie sandwich options

Dietary restrictions: Oatmilk and other non-dairy milks for coffees etc

Kid-friendliness: Great and cute cookies for kids!“

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

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

“The location I choose to come to meet friends or to work. A great team and management, good banter and great environment - they know and value me, I value them and pay my way, like the music to work to and they know my preferences well. Best cafe/coffee shop in the area. One request. A non-meat protein salad and some healthy crackers for those who do not like bread/sandwiches. Do like the soups and Coppa frittata and appreciate the hard boiled eggs when I need a different protein boost. You guys rock.“

“Nice cocktails and next to Mike’s Pastry“

“A great spot to sit and chat while enjoying good ice cream—my favorite is the birthday cake flavor, as you can see in the picture hehe. It’s comforting to know the food is made with quality ingredients.

The cookie is delicious, and the ice cream cake is the best! I’m definitely having it again for my next birthday.“

“This is the very best sandwich shop in Boston.I wish they could find more help so they can go back to their regular hours.So please pass the word to anyone looking to work.The owner is great to work for,She has held on to most of her staff since COVID.I get the egg fatata on bagette with tomato and spicy olio sauce."The very best" only to go!!“

“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).“

“What a Brew-tiful Experience! If you’re in need of a morning caffeine fix that can kickstart your day better than an alarm clock, CuppaCoffee is your go-to spot! I visited on a Saturday morning, and while there was a bit of a line, it moved quickly. Within 10 minutes of ordering, we were sipping on deliciously brewed coffee that was well worth the wait.

The staff is super friendly, and they handle the rush with ease. While indoor seating is cozy but limited, there are some outdoor tables to enjoy your coffee. Bonus points: they accept credit cards, so no scrambling for cash.“

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

“I just devoured the Cubano sandwich...absolutely delicious, and perfectly satisfying. And now I get to kick back with a cup of what is unquestionably the best coffee in town. MAN, do I love this place.....“

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

“The Greek food was delicious.“

“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!!!“

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