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    Blank Street

    4.0 (75 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 5:00 pm

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    Elena D.

    Stopped in for pistachio latte and unfortunately had a frustrating experience. The woman at the cashier spent an excessive amount of time chatting with a young couple ahead of me; asking a long stream of personal questions about his breakfast and even how eggs were cooked. Gordon Ramsey style or not?!? It felt intrusive and unnecessary, especially since they were clearly just trying to order and move on. Meanwhile, left waiting, completely ignored. It came across as inconsiderate and unprofessional, as if other customers didn't matter at that point. A friendly atmosphere is great, but there's a line between being welcoming and holding up service with overly personal conversation. This crossed it.

    Iced Lemon Loaf Matcha
    Kaitlyn K.

    I can totally see why Blank Street has been so hyped up over the past few years. Their iced lemon loaf matcha had just the right amount of sweetness with the almost graham cracker-like spices and tangy lemon curd. The matcha itself was smooth and well-whisked with no clumps. Despite there being a relatively long line, the service was quick! This store was fairly small but had a couple of benches overlooking the barista bar.

    Robert S.

    This is a tiny coffee shop near the Mass General Hospital and the Whole Foods in Beacon Hill. Most people come in to grab a drink to go...but there are about 10 seats for those wanting to stay. The barista was really nice and friendly and the staff was very professional as well. The latte was rich and aromatic. Not a bad place to get a coffee.

    Paula C.

    This is the first time I'm trying a matcha drink from Blank Street, and I'm very happy to say that it was delicious. The matcha flavor was spot on: slightly bitter, just a hint of sweetness and a great amount of creaminess. We went to this cafe in the late afternoon and it wasn't busy at all. They have a few locations around downtown but this location seems to not be as busy as others. Im actually excited to try more of their drinks next time!

    Small Matcha Latte ($4.75)
    Wendi K.

    Cozy coffee spot in Beacon Hill. The staff are so cheery and sweet, and the lattes are beautiful. I got a small matcha latte ($4.75) and it was great - just pure unsweetened matcha, my favorite :) Not a ton of seating inside, more grab-and-go esque. There are tons of tasty looking pastries and breakfast items on display too :)

    Banana Bread and Daydream Matcha
    Angelina R.

    Blank street is popular for a reason, their matcha flavors are unique and absolutely delish! I will say, their matcha is more on the sweet side and I'm not the biggest fan of their original flavor. But we got the daydream and banana bread and they were both great! Although the daydream is their best seller, I honestly prefer the subtlety of the banana bread because the daydream had lots of cinnamon which honestly overpowered the matcha flavor and tasted more like horchata than anything. Their drinks are definitely on the pricey side but always worth it at least for me when I'm craving their blueberry or banana bread matchas which are hard to find anywhere else. At this location, it wasn't too crowded and the service was pretty quick. There's a good amount of seating for the small size of the cafe. When there's not too many people, blank street tends to have good, chic vibes, but I usually like to take my drinks to go. As for the food, I'd recommend the egg white sandwich: it's like a fresher tasting starbucks wrap!

    Strawberry Matcha, no shortcake
    Julia L.

    The matcha itself is decent, but the drink tastes weirdly watery. The balance of flavors in the strawberry matcha definitely needs more work. The strawberry flavoring tastes sort of artificial, very similar to the strawberry milk from milk cartons. Overall okay drink, with a boost to its refreshing quality on a hot summer day. The wait is on the longer side, but this seems to be due to the place's popularity. Very bright inside, maybe a bit too loud with high traffic to be a good study spot, but good for a quick coffee run or catch up chat with friends.

    Annilyn T.

    I love this covering new Matcha places around and I happen to work in Boston and saw that this coffee shop has been popping up everywhere. I decided to try the Matcha drinks and it was so good. They were pretty quick to, but I don't think I went there in a rush hour so it wasn't really super busy. I also downloaded the app so my second visit. I just ordered head to make it easier and that way I know that when I get there, the drinks are already ready Which is pretty convenient since I usually don't go to break and knowing that I can just order ahead on the app makes the difference. I'll definitely come back next time to try more drinks.

    Daydream Latte & Pistachio Latte
    Joey W.

    This spot has been on my list for awhile and I was a little disappointed in one of the drinks. Daydream Latte - one of their new lattes. It was a solid latte because I love cinnamon and vanilla! Pistachio Latte - I got it less sweet because the barista told me these drinks can be on the sweeter side. The sweetness level was perfect but the pistachio tasted very artificial. I was super excited for this drink because it's one of their signatures so was a bit disappointed.

    Large Iced Pistachio Latte with oat milk
    Lizzie Y.

    An updated review now that I have tried a couple more of their drinks. I still LOVE their iced pistachio latte (10/10 recommend if you like pistachio). I really enjoy their matcha. Most of my visits, I usually get the blueberry matcha, sometimes white chocolate matcha, and occasionally a regular iced matcha with honey! The matcha has great flavor & they use ceremonial grade. I tried the cherry cold brew latte but I honestly wasn't the biggest fan. If you like cherry flavored drinks you may like this drink more. Today, I tried one of their new summer drinks: Iced Daydream latte with a single shot + cinnamon. It's like cinnamon toast crunch, in coffee form. I love that they continue to keep their menu interesting every time the season changes. This summer they have yuzu, passion fruit, & watermelon flavors for matcha!

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    Overly sweet matcha but I can see why the chain is so popular. The new flavor Miami Vice is okay. Barely any seating inside.

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    This was the very best coffee I had in Boston! Delicious latte with half and half and honey!

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    J P Licks - Charles Street

    3.8
    (270 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $

    While visiting Boston, we went on a late night hunt for dessert and ended up at JP Licks purely…read morebecause the name made us laugh. Turns out, it absolutely lived up to the hype. I went with two scoops, black raspberry and brownie chocolate, and the brownie was killer. Rich, chocolatey, and totally worth standing outside in 30 degree weather to eat it. I devoured it without hesitation. There were so many great flavor options, and my friends all found something they loved too. It felt like one of those classic, must-stop dessert spots. Cold, delicious, and just the right amount of chaotic fun... it was wicked good.

    Just had a really odd experience at this location…read more I ordered a small cup of a special flavor (sticky toffee pudding). The server asked if I wanted any toppings. I said, "Yes please, I'd like M&Ms." The server, and another person working behind the counter, both told me that they just ran out of M&Ms. They didn't have any more. This was weird to me. As I was walking to the the shop, I passed a person who had a small cup of ice cream with both m&m's and oreo topping. Okay, I thought. That's weird but so be it. Then, I scootch over to look at the rest of the toppings and what do I see? M&Ms. I point out the M&M's to the employee and ask, "hey, aren't those M&M's?" They mumbled something back that I didn't exactly catch. They either said "those are closed" or "those are skittles" or "it's not those". "those are closed" makes no sense because they asked if I wanted toppings and it was 2 and a half hours before they closed. "those are skittles" makes no sense because they don't carry skittles as a topping... The whole experience was perplexing to me. Anyways, JP Licks is pretty overrated and too expensive. $6.5+ for the smallest size is not worth it. They have some decent flavors (cookies n' cake batter) though and the ice cream is usually pretty well executed and not icy. still, not really a place i'd recommend and won't be going back for a while after this freak incident. Attached photos are the proof that they had M&Ms. Note the "M" on the candy and the blue colored candies (they don't make blue skittles)

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    Madagascar Vanilla (Coconut) Dairy Free Ice Cream and Chocolate (coconut) Dairy Free Ice Cream
    Madagascar Vanilla (Coconut) Dairy Free Ice Cream and Chocolate (coconut) Dairy Free Ice Cream
    Madagascar Vanilla (Coconut) Dairy Free Ice Cream and Chocolate (coconut) Dairy Free Ice Cream
    Madagascar Vanilla (Coconut) Dairy Free Ice Cream and Chocolate (coconut) Dairy Free Ice Cream
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    Flour Bakery + Cafe

    4.4
    (181 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Came here for a quick lunch and it did not disappoint! The chicken in my sandwich was cooked…read moreperfectly and had a great sauce on it. The milk bun as the bread was also a nice touch. Since I was in Boston, I definitely needed a slice of Boston creme pie. It was delicious! I would love to try their coffees and other pastries next time I come by :) Lines get long for lunch and things do sell out quickly so plan on either waiting or coming a bit earlier. There is seating upstairs and downstairs but it does get filled pretty quickly.

    Went out this morning in the snow for a nice coffee and pastry to take in some fresh air and…read moredecided on flour bakery + cafe. I do not go out for coffee much anymore due to the convenience and cost effectiveness of a Breville and am often frustrated paying over $5 for mediocre coffee, but flour cafe was not in this boat. Their cappuccino had the balance of flavor and aesthetic for a pleasant drink for my wife and I. Even better was the fact that these drinks were served by someone with a warm spirit and smile.. hard to get great service these days. Also, I am not eating flour until March but my wife said the ham and cheese croissant was incredible: generous portion of ham and cheese, baked to perfection, and not too bread(y). This is a great place to stop (in a beautiful residential area too).

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    Pastries inside
    Limited item in January 2024-   hazelnut  tart

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    Thinking Cup

    Thinking Cup

    4.2
    (1k reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    I really like this Thinking Cup on Newbury St. It's got that cozy, quaint feeling. The coffee is…read morealways good and the baked goods are great. They have one of the best almond croissants anywhere. To the review bashing this place for a ban mi sandwich try going to a Vietnamese place. Who gets a Vietnamese sandowdy at a Cafe???? To the other reviewer complaining about Wi-Fi, seriously? You give a place 1 star for that? Ignore the bad reviews please. This place is a gem. Staff is alwyas friendly. It does get very busy so plan accordingly. I enjoy going first thing in the morning when it's quiet before the hell of work begins. Arrivaderci!

    I'm "Thinking" this place used a K-cup twice to brew our coffee. Watered down. It's hard to imagine…read morecoffee being literally flavorless - but they somehow managed to accomplish this. As a bonus, I had the (mis)fortune of trying one of the hot chocolates we ordered for the kids - and their review "dad, this kind of taste like foam without sugar" was spot on. You can literally see three other coffee shops from the front door of this place - choose one of them. Now, all of that being said, they have somehow managed to generate a loyal following. I went in around 1PM and the place was literally PACKED! Not sure what the 100+ people there were having - but they were camped out, laptops in hand, having extended social hours with cups in front of them. Maybe it's the ambiance, maybe the wifi is ridiculously fast, maybe the food is better....not sure - but there is absolutely no way these people were there for the coffee (or hot chocolate).

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    Entry display case with menu boards.
    Entry display case with menu boards.
    Almond Croissant
    Almond Croissant
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    Caffé Vittoria

    Caffé Vittoria

    3.9
    (1.4k reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    We stopped at Caffe Vittoria during a food tour and we were lucky that a reservation was made and…read morewe had a table set aside for our group. As we walked in, we were met with the great aroma of coffee and baked goods. The place was very busy and there were a lot of staff moving around and customers having conversations or in line to order take out. We sat in a separate area downstairs and we were the only guests there. It was somewhat dark but it was private and there were bathrooms downstairs. We tried their tiramisu that was one of the bests I've ever tried. We also ordered their pistachio martini that was a super treat as it also had pistachio gelato. Their cappuccino made me want a second one. I am coming back to this place next time that I visit the North End!

    This used to be a nice spot to get a coffee and pastry. However, I feel the quality has declined…read more The cappuccino didn't taste like there was even espresso in there. Faint enough that it seems like the coffee grounds were used a few times... the rum cake was okay. It tasted commercially made. Unfortunate because I used to enjoy a coffee and pastry here. The workers were nice but the quality just isn't meeting nearby bakeries... Tables and menus were a bit sticky / dirty and could benefit being wiped down more

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    Old coffee machines
    Old coffee machines
    Enjoying an Sfogliatella and Cappuccino at the oldest Italian cafe in Boston!! Bellissimo!
    Enjoying an Sfogliatella and Cappuccino at the oldest Italian cafe in Boston!! Bellissimo!
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    Beacon Hill Books & Cafe

    Beacon Hill Books & Cafe

    4.1
    (201 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    This spot was adorable - both for books and food…read more We lucked out as we didn't have a reservation, but called and turns out they had an outdoor table available. We weren't sure how to enter, so we started in the bookstore and found their convenient elevator downstairs! The restaurant is tiny but cozy, which is the perfect atmosphere for a book store! We sat outside in the little courtyard and it's a mix of magical and relaxing! There were only a few tables, so it wasn't overcrowded and with nice weather, it was perfect. I had a salad with salmon on the side which was delicious - and the ginger lemonade - wonderful! From buttered noodles to seafood, everything was executed well. The staff didn't rush us even though they were busy - and they had to give really long wait times to a number of others, but we still weren't rushed. I would highly recommend reservations, but even without we were treated very well. Pricing was in line with city pricing - and the food was extremely high quality and produce was lovely - not a shriveled lettuce leaf in sight. We then went upstairs to the bookstore and perused - each floor has something fun to see (including a tiny kids door - or is it a mouse door for the mouse who stars in the book about the store?!). 100% worth a visit - definitely stop in!

    Beacon Hill Books and Cafe is a three story independent bookstore set inside a townhouse on Beacon…read moreHill, and the physical space does as much work as the inventory in making it worth a visit. We walked into a building with the kind of architectural character that chain bookstores cannot manufacture, with small rooms opening into each other across multiple floors, wallpapered walls, and reading nooks distributed throughout that invite you to slow down rather than move through quickly. The book selection is well curated with staff recommendation cards on the shelves that actually reflect genuine enthusiasm rather than perfunctory notes. We saw limited edition hardcovers and local and regional titles appearing alongside the broader fiction and nonfiction selection. Browsing felt productive rather than overwhelming because the curation kept things focused. The kids section upstairs is one of the more delightful in Boston, with a train running along a track near the ceiling that tends to make a strong impression on younger visitors. There is also an art print vending machine on the second floor that draws its own audience of visitors looking for something small and specific to take home. The cafe occupies the lower level and operates as a separate experience from the bookshop above. We ordered the oat milk cappuccino with Vermont maple syrup, which was worth it. The morning glory scone and the popovers are two other items to consider. The cafe is tiny, around eight tables inside with a small patio, and reservations are recommended for breakfast and afternoon tea service. Pricing at the cafe is on the higher end, and certain fixed price service formats on specific dates push it considerably further, so checking current pricing before booking is worth doing. For a bookshop that doubles as a destination in its own right, Beacon Hill Books and Cafe delivers a cozy, curated experience that rewards lingering. It is the kind of place we would return to just to sit and read with a good coffee.

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    2nd floor - main floor with the cashier.
    2nd floor - main floor with the cashier.
    Beacon Hill Books & Cafe
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