12 Best Cafes near Boston

“My friends and I came in here to recover from a long night of being rockstars at a dueling pianos bar the night before. The menu is perfection, as were the service and the coffee. After much deliberation, I opted for mushroom and cheese stuffed potato pancakes with scrambled eggs. Two of my other friends had bacon and cheese stuffed potato pancakes with eggs as well, and another had a corned beef hash breakfast special. Everything was incredibly delicious. I also like that they offer single servings of certain items as side, like a single pancake, or a single serving of French toast. One of my friends opted for a single slice of sweet French toast to complement her savory breakfast. Our server topped off our coffees without being asked, was extremely attentive, fun, and friendly, and, honestly, everyone working on the cafe was fun. This establishment is a GEM, and I hope to dine there again when I'm in town again. Thank you!“

“Wow! Talk about friendly staff! I found them because my GPS took me there instead of the business around the corner for my yelp elite bagel pickup.The guys working the deli counter asked their dad about where the bagel pick up was and he actually walked me there! We talked about me living in Chautauqua and places to eat there and here.I went in to buy some things from them and tip them well. The place was so clean and smelled amazing! All of the staff were beyond welcoming!I bought a banana pepper habanero hot sauce, 2 slices of take and heat lasagna, chips, deli meat, and a take and heat frozen pasta with vodka sauce and sausage. Wow! We loved everything!2 huge slices of lasagna were only $24!I highly recommend them!“

“This is one of my favorite guilty pleasures! The food is always amazing, fresh, and the taste is better than I'd get at a lot of other places. The cinnamon bun and brown sugar lattes are my favorite go-to's for a drink. I have to admit, I'm not a huge coffee connoisseur, but the ladies always are helpful if you want to try something new. Today I had a Pickle & Bacon Grilled Cheese and it's sooooooo yummy! I absolutely LOVE the mustard they put with it. The serving is the perfect portion for lunch or a quick dinner if you need one! I'm also a HUGE fan of the Forbidden Fruit Toast! I highly recommend all of the 49 locations!“

“I stopped into taste with some friends for an impromptu brunch after Pilates. I’ve passed this place so many times and have not had the pleasure to dine here until today. Taste is a copper cute and cozy fast casual spot to grab a meal, snack or a beverage. They have breakfast, sandwiches, salads, soups, smoothies, teas and coffees made with fresh and high quality ingredients. You place your order and seat yourself at one of their many tables and pick up your order when it’s ready at the counter. An adorable touch here is that they pick a famous character and pair it with your order to call out when your food is ready. It was fun and cute to see who everyone got. I was paired with Wonder Woman!I ordered a white chicken chili and an iced coffee with oat milk. The white chicken chili was delicious, very flavorful and had lots of chicken, white beans and just a little kick of heat from jalepenos. It came with a very cute and delicious looking roll which I was not able to sample myself. The coffee was fresh and delicious. Plenty of caffeine for a wake up but not so much I was jittery. My friends ordered breakfasts which were generously portioned and all looked delish.I did ask about gf bread and they said they have rolls but just ran out. So that’s a nice perk for the gf folks. Overall a good experience even though I can’t eat a ton on the menu. But I’d highly recommend if you are in the area.“

“We frequent Kornerstone Cafe. The breakfast sandwich that we like has an egg, asiago cheese and a bit of spinach on a homemade english muffin or bagel. Both are great! One of the staff members there is Sam. He is a hoot, so nice, a hard worker and always very pleasant. As for the drinks, we get the iced caramel latte...it is so good. They use Monin syrups which I think taste the best. Recently, my daughter tried the iced white chocolate lavender matcha. WOW, just terrific. I don't like lavender or matcha but this was really good!! I say give this place a chance. If you're not happy with something, let them know. The owner, I have spoken to a couple of times is also very gracious and I really just love this place. It gets 5 stars.“

“We had a fantastic experience at Mangia tonight!!!! Our server Wilyana (sp?) was probably the best server I have ever had. All of our appetizers and entrees were flavorful and very generous portion size. 2 glasses of wine, salad, appetizer, pizza and three entrées, and dessert were only $140. We can’t wait to go back!!!“

“Without a doubt mine and my husband’s new obsession. The staff are friendly and answer any questions you may have. There’s always something new to enjoy and their hash browns and Focaccia are without a doubt the best you’ll ever have! On a scale of 1-10 they’re a 12.“

“We stopped in for a coffee at Mambrino King in East Aurora today, killing time between appointments. I felt like we were stepping back in time to a sumptuous and opulent jewel-box of an intimate coffee house / cocktail bar. I easily imagined that I was aboard the Orient Express in all its turn of the century loveliness! It was truly a feast for the eyes as well as the palate! The furnishings were carefully curated and wonderfully staged for maximum gorgeousness! They also serve up a wide array of cocktails and liquors, if that's your thing. Coffee is prepared on demand so freshness is key! I thoroughly enjoyed a cup of Red Eye, with its satisfying shot of espresso. My husband had a cup of house blend, equally delicious. When you order a coffee, you get a complimentary refill before you leave! We'll definitely add this coffee shop in our rotation when we're circulating through the Main St area in East Aurora!“

“Came in for drinks and a breakfast sandwich today…sandwiches were amazing! Got the iced caramel macchiato and iced almond joy drink and they were great too. When we were leaving we looked at the wonderful desserts, which are all made there, and decided to bring a piece of the peanut butter and jelly cake home. This cake did not disappoint, it was so soft and flavorful! We will be back!“

“There is street parking plus there is a lot across from here with free parking.They give you complimentary chips and salsa to try while you wait for your order.So with speedy service and a smile I received my two refried bean enchiladas and my sides of rice and beans.The food was delicious, hot and just to my liking, as I ordered no sauce .Lots of drink choices like margaritas and so many menu options ,that I can't wait for my next visit to try something new.“

“Best spot coffee, location around! The owner is amazing and so friendly. She really does a great job with the place. It's beautiful and gorgeous and offers so much to do and look at, as well as other artisan sales. She also does many community events and really strives to set her business apart. If you're looking for a good breakfast sandwich, the Mike never disappoints. Highly recommend!“

“Spot Coffee is one of my favorite places to go! I can't get enough of a drink so simple, their house, coffee! They also have delicious breakfast options. My favorite is the breakfast wrap. The atmosphere is quaint, I like being able to go upstairs and get work done while enjoying a cup of coffee. And when it's nice out, sitting outside on the patio is beautiful! I highly recommend trying to buy coffee“