50 Best Coffee Shops near Charlestown

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

“I felt awful for the people working. Some customers were so rude to them. They were working nonstop to fill the orders.
They were doing their best.
On another note, the bathroom is awful. The sink was dirty, and it smelled like urine.“

“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“

“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!!!“

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

“Great coffee. Delightful owners“

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

“great coffee!!! great vibes“

“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!“

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

“I am currently eating a raisin scone from The Studio Café, and it is absolutely delicious. I don't usually go for raisins, but this is such a delicious pastry.“

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

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

“Meet point Patisse is a cozy spot with great coffee, turkish breakfast options and warm service in Brookline. We asked for things that were not even in the menu and the couple was very accomodating for our requests. The turkish buns are phenomenal and so is the turkish coffee. We enjoyed our selections everything was tasty and carefully placed together.“

“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 💜“

“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.“

“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!!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Another 6 star business. I felt delighted they were just 2 minutes from my Airbnb .
Authentic French baking , great friendly staff who listened attentively my order and their coffee and baked goods are amazing .
Highly recommend if you’re nearby or want a real deal place 😋😋😋“

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

“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.“

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

“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!!“

“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“

“Fantastic breakfast! Best in Boston hands down.“

“Highly recommend stopping by Wicked Cafe in Somerville! Coffee ☕️, tea 🫖 , food 🍲 and hospitality are top notch! Mike was fantastic! 🤩👍🏽“

“I went to have some lunch the other day, had a couple paninis. The Hawaiian panini was very good and tasteful, we had some mozzarella sticks with guava sauces, So delicious!!!
The place might not be the junk pre made food that you usually get right away, so go with no rush since everything is fresh made per order. Definitely they have one of the best affogato I ever had.“

“Cute and small cafe with some tables. If it’s not peak lunch hours, I think it’s nice to sit for a while and do some work. I had cortado, it was fair (good but not spectacular), but the banh mi bbq pork was a disappointment. Meat is too dry, a bit stale, and they forgot to put the jalapeño in it, which they asked me specifically whether I want it and I said yes to. I didn’t ask them to make me a new one cuz I thought it’d be too mean, and they were so busy at that time. At least the people working there were nice and polite. For that, I’d give it one more try in the future.“

“The drinks were delicious and everyone I interacted with was so nice! I really love coffee drinks and both my mocha and espresso martini were really tasty. They accidentally forgot to make my mocha but, as soon as I went to check on it and they realized what happened, they were incredibly apologetic and went out of their way to make it up. I'm not from here but if I find myself in Boston again, I will 100% be coming back!“

“Great close by coffee shop. Loved it.“

“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!!“

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

“Relaxed and 😋“

“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!“

“To paraphrase Han Solo, "What a wonderful smell I discovered!"“

“Stopped by Phinista and got a Cà Phê Trứng with extra foam on top and they added it for free which I really appreciated. The coffee was rich and creamy, just like how it should be. I also got an Iced Saigonese Coffee and it was super smooth and flavorful. I love the vibe there. Will def come back whenever I’m back in Boston.“

“These pancakes are pure perfection — light, cloud-like, and melt-in-your-mouth soft ☁️🥞
The texture is so airy it almost feels unreal, and that gentle jiggle? Absolute satisfaction.
Perfectly balanced sweetness, golden edges, and a buttery aroma that makes you fall in love at first bite. 💛

If comfort had a flavor, this would be it.
10/10 — a masterpiece on a plate.“

“Great local spot for some creative espresso drinks and really great tea lattes. Highly recommend the rose matcha. They accommodate me each time by not making it too sweet. Very friendly and attentive staff. And don’t forget their breakfast sandwiches and tacos!“

“Very nice location, we had an excellent iced oat latte and iced almond matcha latte. Sam at the location was very nice, helpful, and welcoming to us and our kitties in our stroller. Our cats are now on their pet board for all to see and like I said the drinks were great.“

“Staff are nice and have good 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!“

“enjoyed a nice cappuccino“

“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.“

“Hidden gem!!
By far the best bowl place I’ve found — and I’ve tried many in Boston and the surrounding areas!
Amazing quality for the price, and the presentation is always super nice.
I wouldn’t trade it for anything.“

“I can’t stop thinking about the egg cheddar I got. I eat eggs almost every day and this is one of the best egg and cheese sandwiches I’ve had. I love the spicy touch of the harissa, what a great addition.
Mocha was also good! Very cozy atmosphere“

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

“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!“