50 Best Coffee Shops near Melrose

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

“The food and drinks are very good... making you're own breakfast sandwich is a game-changer.. all of the food is great. The only downfall that keeps me from going more frequently is they don't have regular iced coffee. They have regular hot coffee, flavored iced coffee (decaf, hazelnut, french vanilla), and they have cold brew.. no regular iced coffee, which seems like a very simple thing to just not have when you have like 100 types of lattes lol... I get the cold brew when I do go, but its a once in a while thing, can't do cold brew all the time.“

“Was in the area for a convention and happily stumbled onto Colette's. The ladies working the counter were very pleasant and helpful. The croissants we purchased were absolutely delicious, while the macarons were great as well. Street parking was a bit of a challenge but worth the effort. Definitely would stop again if we are in the area.“

“Love the artwork in the facility. My only gripe is that the afternoon crew struggles to get orders correct (regular coffee instead of espresso, decaf coffee when I didn’t order it that way etc.) My nighttime triple espressos are my favorite part of the day🙂.“

“The Caffè Nero in Melrose might be one of the best Caffè Nero locations!

☕️ Americano = best coffee! Get the single origin option!
Bacon Breakfast Roll = the best breakfast sandwich!

The breakfast sandwich options are better and more delicious than what Starbucks across the street makes.

While it can get very busy, especially on weekends, I highly recommend ordering through their mobile app.“

“Coffee, service and everything is perfect!!! Very cozy place for a breakfast“

“My everything bagel was toasted perfectly with my vegetable cream cheese on the side just like I wanted. I really appreciated the girl at the register asking if I wanted the cream cheese on the side of on it. She repeated my order back to me. The place is spotless with everything neat and in it's place. This is one of my favorite Dunkins!!“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“Great coffee. Delightful owners“

“Great place to grab a coffee, sandwich, or pastry. They have so many options! Coffee was good. Pastry’s were yummy, but could use more flavor, I couldn’t taste much lemon in the lemon poppy muffin. Seating both inside and outside.“

“Fantastic breakfast! Best in Boston hands down.“

“We ate at bom dough when we visited my grandson who lives on Cambridge Street . Food was delicious and unique. Would love to send him a gift card , and would also eat there again if we visit him.“

“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!“

“Such a cute spot in the cutest neighborhood! I just moved to Bay Village and have been dying to try this place. It was very packed on a beautiful Sunday morning, so my boyfriend and I decided to place an online order and walk around until it was ready. It took about 30 mins in total. We got the breakfast burrito with chorizo and the Baller breakfast sandwich and split. Both were delicious! The tortilla was awesome as was the homemade English muffin. You can really tell everything was made with high quality ingredients and love. I will absolutely be back to try more of their offerings!“

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

“Got recommended a flat white after drinking cappuccinos for the last 5 years, and haven’t gone back - thank you, knowledgeable baristas :) Best local coffee shop there is.“

“I visited this shop for the first time today, and the atmosphere was both cozy and tidy! The staff were incredibly friendly. The owner, in particular, was exceptionally helpful—he gave me all the pens in the shop for free, helping me solve a major work problem! He said he didn't need any thanks from me! I was truly deeply moved.“

“Glazed Bytes Coffee is selling itself short by being tucked inside a tiny, painfully forgettable mall in Brookline. The coffee itself? Not forgettable at all.

We ordered two Cloud Foam Lattes (I think that was the name), and that foam was ridiculous in the best way possible. It sits somewhere between an absurdly fluffy marshmallow and canned whipped cream, except smoother, creamier, and somehow lighter at the same time. I genuinely have no idea how they made foam feel “luxurious”, but there we are.

The coffee underneath actually held its own too. Strong flavour, unique profile, not just another Instagram café trying to survive off aesthetics and oat milk. Properly good coffee.

Honestly, the mall needs them more than they need the mall. Places like this drive foot traffic way harder than another random clothing shop nobody remembers walking into. More food spots. More cafés. More reasons for people to actually stay there.

Really good spot. Hidden gem energy.“

“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.“

“Had an hour to burn and found this local brewery.
1. Variety of beers. The pumpkin beer was a win!
2. Nice place to chill out - alone or with friends.
3. Cafe operates separately inside the brewery. Food is good and hand held.
4. Patio seating, too.
Support your local brewer!“

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“Inventive is a great word to describe the food here. The menu was limited but everything we ordered (the vegan tofu salad as a main and TWO portions of the eggplant appetiser because it was that good). The ambiance is cozy yet classy and elevated the experience. My only complaint is that they ran out of some items toward the end of the night, and the dessert and non alcoholic drinks
were a bit too limited.“

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

“Staff are nice and have good service“

“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!“

“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!“

“The best bakery I’ve tried yet! I was very excited to try Michette while in town this weekend, but was absolutely blown away by the pastries I tried. My partner and I tried several croissants, cookies, and buns. Every single one was fresh, flaky, buttery, and packed with unique flavor combinations I’ve never had before. We only waited about 5 minutes to order, but I would wait in the longest line to be able to have these pastries again. The service, taste, and quality are unbeatable. I’ll never stop talking about you Michette.“

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

“This place is the absolute best. I come here weekly with friends and could talk about why I love it all day. Highly, highly recommend. Some highlights:
-incredibly friendly staff who make you feel comfortable and at home
-delicious food and beverages, with fun monthly/seasonal specials and excellent vegan friendly options
-impeccable cozy vibes. Just perfect for a relaxing morning
-often bring other friends and visitors here, who all love it too“

“Delicious fresh authentic Liège waffles! Service was friendly and fast , highly recommended !!“

“This is my go to place for donuts. Very fresh and delicious. friendly service as well.“

“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!!“

“SOOO delicious!!! Everything about my experience made me feel like I was in a local Paris pastry shop. I met Pedro who gave a recommendation as a first comer! The staff is welcoming and gave it a family vibe. The sweets are heavenly. I will dream about the coffee eclair!! I also had this raspberry cake that was tart and sweet all at the same time. I will be back :)“

“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 💜“

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

“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.“

“I live in Bar Harbor, Maine, and one of my guests staying with us offered me a homemade bagel from this establishment. It's one of the best poppy seed bagels I've had in a long time, and the homemade chive cream cheese pairs so perfectly with the smoked salmon. It made my day eating this bagel after work. I love lox. It's one of the sweetest gifts a guest has ever given me. 💕 When I travel the coast looking at lighthouses this winter, this bagel shop will definitely be on my places to stop. Alan is a great supporter and saleman! I'm happy to have met him and have him as one of my guests. Great memory, I'll keep with me. Thanks Alan 😊😊“

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

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

“great family owned shop, will be back.“

“Nice cocktails and next to Mike’s Pastry“

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