50 Best Coffee Shops near Charlestown

“I love this place and always eat lunch here when in Boston.“

“Went for the first time and everything was great!!“

“A great gem my daughter and I went to while she was visiting from California . The monkey bread muffin definitely a treat along with the peanut butter explosion coffee Thank you for your kindness“

“Great coffee. Delightful owners“

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

“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!!!“

“Glazed Bite is perfect for a quick and delicious treat. I stopped by for a first time to grab a light bite and was impressed — the waffles with ice cream were absolutely amazing, paired with a refreshing iced coffee. The sandwich I tried wasn’t huge, but it was flavorful and satisfying. Great spot if you want something tasty and fast while shopping at the mall. Definitely worth a stop!“

“Great food and coffee and tea! Friendly staff! Beautiful atmosphere with lots of light and pleasing design.“

“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“

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

“My husband and I had the cornbread, raspberry currant muffin, cold brew flight, carnitas taco, elote taco, and avocado tostado. All of it was amazing and affordable!!“

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

“This place has the best coffee in town. Their breakfast sandwiches are to die for. Lunch menu is just as good. Cookies, scones and muffins are all delicious. The owners Peter and Siri bend over backwards to please their customers. The register and serving crew Lisa and Isabel are great.“

“Lots of attention given to drink preparation. Downside is longer what time for service.
Chocolate eclair was ok. Chocolate caramel cake was good without blowing it out of the park.

Dietary restrictions: Some gf options such as basque cheese cake

Wheelchair accessibility: Step to access store front“

“I've been here a couple of times and I absolutely love this place. Def the best matcha I've had in Cambridge and their pastries are tasty too. Friendly staff, clean environment. Cute little neighborhood cafe perfect for a Saturday morning“

“The Honey Hybrid coffee is DELICIOUS!!“

“So glad I found this spot! The ?coffee is incredible & it's always great to find gluten-free options for tasty treats!
Mike is a sweetheart & creates the best environment! You will leave happier than you came! Highly recommend!“

“Great sandwiches, coffee drinks and a welcoming environment.“

“Cute French bakery in East Somerville serving some delicious pastries and bread. About as close to a French bakery as you’ll find in Boston.

Small bakery in East Somerville, not the easiest to get to, but at least that means there won’t be a big queue!

I tried their almond croissant and their baguette. The baguette was superb: crispy, the perfect amount of chewiness, honestly I was transported back to Paris. Extremely authentic.

The almond croissant was very good (and beautiful!) One small criticism which prevents this from reaching 5 stars: I felt like the almond paste could have been more flavourful, and the croissant itself could have been slightly crispier. But still overall solid.“

“Their pho salad cured salmon (5/5) was one of my favorite foods from my Boston/Cambridge trip. It was a unique dish that I'd never seen at any Vietnamese restaurant before and it was so good! While toppings were cold and fresh, the noodle was warm and it was delicious. Strongly recommend it!

Turmeric golden latte was just okay (3/5).

Everything is self serve here - you get in line, pay for your food, find yourself a seat, and go grab your food/utensils/water when they call you.“

“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“

“Very cute and cozy little coffee shop full of plants. I love the Vietnamese coffee, ginger chai latte, and matcha rose latte, and the drip coffee quality is very good. The staff is really friendly.

Some days they have music blasting at a headache inducing volume so it’s not a reliably great place to work or meet friends.“

“Visiting from out of town & happened to walk by! Never had coffee with Nutella so we had to try.

The gentleman at the counter was really nice and got us our coffee as quickly as he could despite being super busy. & even followed up with us before we headed out.

Definitely will stop by again next time we are in town!“

“Fantastic breakfast! Best in Boston hands down.“

“Delicious food and great coffee drinks! Excellent service from everyone and a super cute space —- highly recommend!“

“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.“

“Excellent customer service, food, and coffee flavors! I come here every week on lunch break, could not recommend more.“

“This is a hidden gem. The service might be a little slower at times because it is such a small joint. But do not let that deter you from a phenomenal cup of coffee or treat. The cold brew is OUTSTANDING, it speaks for itself and I could drink it black it is so smooth.“

“This is the best mediterrian middle east food I ever had in my life. Everything is so fresh and so delicious and full of flavor. The waitress Amina is so professional and friendly excellent customer service I will give a 20 of 10 recommended 💯 percent. Look some of my pictures food I ordered definitely como back for more. Zucchini pancakes, falafel bowl and hummus. Pistachio coffee all delicious“

“Relaxed and 😋“

“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.“

“excellent teaching, worshipful music; sound doctrine“

“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!“

“Staff are nice and have good service“

“We had a small get together at Bits and bites cafe.. The staff was so courteous and knowledgeable.. breakfast and sweet treats were top notch. Please consider Bits and Bites for your next cafe, you won’t be disappointed!“

“My love for friends truly made me love this place more. I got the banana bread chai latte and the chicken noodle soup and it was AMAZING. Not only was the food amazing but the workers were all so kind and even told me if I did not like the chai I could get something else. The cafe is gorgeous and just encompasses friends completely. I 1000% recommend for anyone going.“

“This cozy coffee shop is located in Cambridge, Boston, near the Red Line Central Station. Enjoy a cup of hot coffee and desserts in the store, which is very comfortable and enjoyable. This time I took away a cup of brewed coffee for 20z, which was not bad.
This cozy coffee shop is located in Cambridge, Boston, near the Red Line Central Station. Enjoy a cup of hot coffee and desserts in the store, which is very comfortable and enjoyable. This time I took away a cup of brewed coffee for 20z, which was not bad.“

“Heidi’s House of Coffee is an Oasis in a Food Court full of Fast Food corporate types of restaurants. The coffee is great, pastries are great, and the service from Heidi is second to none. Everything is individualized to your liking. Start your day with a friendly hello, the best coffee, and a genuine smile. You won’t go wrong. Dave“

“Annie and Kevin were awesome hosts. we had a huge group and they were kind and patient and welcoming! And on top of the excellent customer service, the coffee and food was amazing!“

“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.“

“Literally everything is good. I’ve tried almost the entire menu and it is all delicious. We usually get lunch here and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. If you want truly authentic Italian cuisine, this is the best place in the area, hands down, nothing else comes close. If you like fried chicken, I recommend the Milano, if you love prosciutto, try the Parma.“

“I don’t know what kind of sorcery Mike & Patty’s is working with, but the “Crack” sandwich is slappin. This sandwich doesn’t just feed you — it hugs your soul, whispers sweet nothings to your taste buds, and leaves you wondering if breakfast can ever be this good again. Have it once and you’ll be calling your mama to tell her your hooked and you can’t stop swearin!

Final verdict: 11/10. Worth the risk of addiction.“

“Love this place. The coffee is delicious and I love the different muffins offered. I just recently tried the western egg sandwiches on an everything bagel. We also came in to try the pizzas. Delicious!! Will be back for more!!“

“My absolute favorite coffee/breakfast/lunch in the Cambridge Somerville area! I favor the avo toast, iced or hot London Fog tea, veggie sandwich & The Rocket. The chai is great too! Baked goods too. All perfect & a perfect view of Inman square from the front window or outdoors seating.“

“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 💜“

“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!!!“

“Great close by coffee shop. Loved it.“