Stopped in this cool little caffe for an afternoon treat after touring the city. It immediately felt like my childhood Italian memories. Quaint but super hospitable. The dessert and espresso were wonderful. Prices are VERY reasonable. This place was an amazing end to my day. read more

Caffe Lil Italy - Tiramisu and espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Second coffee of the day as we continued to walk around the North End this morning. Caffe Lil Italy was on the way down the hill from the Copps Hill Burying Ground so this was a great opportunity to rest feet before continuing on. It's a small spot with a variety of espresso-based coffees, breakfast sandwiches and baked goods. Mrs. K. and I split a great latte that was delicious and refreshing and invigorating. Just what we needed. [Review 1113 of 2025 - 1258 in Massachusetts - 24666 overall] read more

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Great service and you get orders quick. Decent cappuccino's and bagel egg sandwich was also good. Price was fare.

Great coffee and a great price! Sometimes in this city it feels like you have to take out a loan to get a cup of coffee- not at Caffe Lil Italy though. The cafe itself is tucked away on Salem street and has a nice warming vibe. The decor inside is cute and feels like a European street. We ordered ahead and got the Iced Americano and the Iced Mocha. When we got there we told them we had ordered online and our drinks were already ready! Really fast service! Both were priced really well and both were really good! I did like the Americano a bit more (and this is coming from someone who prefers dessert coffee). Both were really flavorful and a great start to our day. I'll definitely be back to get more coffee and try some of the food! read more

Caffe Lil Italy - Iced mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Best breakfast sandwich in the North End. Where the locals go! Everything is fresh, made to order and delicious.

Delicious coffee, I had an iced Americano- black, the coffee was so smooth, not bitter. My wife had a cappuccino, which she loved but was sad it was a lot of foam (almost half the medium cup). We both had a bagel with cream cheese. The bagels were fresh, I had a cannoli which was delicious!! Cute little spot to grab some coffee and a bite to eat' read more

Very disappointed. Blah latte....minimum of $5 purchase. Ambiance 1 star. Baked items unpalatable was excited to try but will not be back read more

Caffe Lil Italy - $1 mini cinnamon roll - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Food- iced latte has more milk than coffee and iced mocha was missing the chocolate flavor as most it was at bottom of cup... needed mixing. Not bad but not great either. Service- fair Ambiance- tiny coffee shop where everyone knows each other.... locals frequent this place. It's across from Old North Church. read more

Caffe Lil Italy - Iced latte and Iced Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Quiet and warm. Under $8 breakfast sandwiches that we enjoyed. Americano was tasty which leads me to believe the espresso would be dark and rich. Nothing particularly fancy or Italian about it. read more

A simple but picture perfect cafe on an out of the way corner on Boston's North End, Caffe Lil Italy is a nice spot for morning coffee and Italian vibes in the neighborhood. We enjoyed lattes in the corner window seat. With views of the Old North Church and nonnas making their way with groceries down the crooked streets, it was enough to make you think you were in Europe and not Boston. read more

Cute little place that is a convenient place to order coffee and bagels. The service was fast and the baristas were very friendly. Would definitely stop in again. read more

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Thankful to have found Caffe Lil Italy on the Monday of our week in Boston, tagging along for a conference. We enjoyed 3 breakfasts here (bringing along husband on Friday). We tried several versions of their breakfast sandwich and my oldest daughter tried the everything bagel with cream cheese. All were tasty! Cappuccino and mochas were also enjoyed some mornings. It does have limited seating, so plan accordingly ~ we ate in the upstairs space one morning. We saw lots of locals ordering carry out, always a good sign. Whenever we return to Boston ~ we will return to Caffe Lil Italy. read more

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My friend and I came here for breakfast and coffee. Cute little corner cafe. I wanted the strawberry smoothie but all they had left was peach so I decided to get the iced mocha. It was good, just no sugar so I added a packet of Splenda, and then it was perfect! My friend did get the peach smoothie which was yummy. For breakfast, I got the bacon and egg on an everything bagel which was good. It was about $11 for all of that, which to me seems over priced but it is the north end so expected. read more

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One of my favorite spots in the North End for coffee. Their iced cappuccinos are amazing, and never disappoint! The staff is super friendly as well. read more

Caffe Lil Italy - Iced caramel cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Amazing bacon, egg, and cheese bagel sandwich. Maybe among the best I've tried. Bagel is always toasted to perfection and the egg and bacon used are top quality. Not a 5 star review because the strawberry milkshake tasted like nothing. read more

Visiting Boston, came here for breakfast/brunch. Let me just say, this place is so cute! The food is delicious and the workers are friendly. Not much seating just a heads up. Loved this place so much that I will come back when visiting! Turkey BLT was so good and also their home fries! Hot chocolate and cinnamon muffin was also tasty. 5/5 stars :) read more

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We arrived early to see the Old North Church, went in for a coffee and a snack, asked if they had a bathroom to wash hands, was rudely told they had no bathroom, which is surprising for an eatery/restaurant especially nowadays that people are most conscientious about cleanliness since Covid. Needless to say we did not eat here. We went elsewhere, their lost. read more

Best breakfast sandwich in the north end. The sweet lady makes them fresh to order. Iced coffee also insanely good.

nicest human beings ever and the food is amazing pls pls pls go!! we never miss the opportunity to go!

my fav coffee spot in boston! the lady who is always working is so sweet. i go almost everyday the best iced coffee in boston. read more

Caffe Lil Italy - a glass of iced coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Skip, the coffee was not good. We tried the hazelnut latte in which the hazelnut was overpowering. We also had a cappuccino, which was more foam than espresso. read more

Caffe Lil Italy made for a charming little pit stop to rest up and grab a bite after walking around the North End on a warm afternoon. We took our cannoli and ice-cold bottles of San Pellegrino up the steep stairs to the cute little loft that looks down on the main part of the shop. The cannoli made a perfect mid afternoon snack for two, crunchy, creamy and chocolatey! read more

Caffe Lil Italy - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Nice little spot for a coffee, friendly woman working there. Coffee was solid. I had a cannoli, didn't have it anywhere else, so not sure what all of the lines are for, but this cannoli hit the spot. What I like best about it was that it wasn't too sweet. Just off the tourist red brick road, barely. read more

Disasterously slow. Getting cream cheese on my bagel sandwich became a federal case. Took FOREVER.

Stayed nearby in an Airbnb and this place was a lifesaver for coffee! I had cappuccinos. Yum. Didn't try pastries but they looked very appealing and large. read more

I love this place!! Small spot, so not ideal for huge groups, but they also have a back room if you need more space. It has a very mom-and-pop feel to it. I don't know what they put in their bagel sandwiches, but my god, they are so delicious. I get the everything bagel with sausage and it is always perfect. I've also had their smoothies (I think they're from concentrate, but nevertheless addicting) and a few coffee drinks that I've loved. A hidden gem in the North End! read more

What a gem of a coffee house! It's in the perfect location looking directly at the Old North Church on the Freedom Trail in North End. My husband and I got an espresso and latte and just felt like an incredible way to start the day. Add a yogurt parfait and a poppyseed muffin and it just gets better. We loved sitting at the table overlooking the street...such an open view and feel. The service was quick and friendly! Bring cash, your plastic is no good here. read more

Caffe Lil Italy - Can't get much better than this! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Nice small place, I had excellent service and the place wasn't packed, while the restaurant down the street was. food was very good and the prices were good. read more

Great hangover cure. Cute little place. They don't have seating at the time being. I got a sausage egg and cheese on an everything bagel. The everything bagels were delicious. A lot of toppings on them. They also had really good sausage. I recommend getting an extra egg on the sandwich, one isn't always enough. They also have pretty good coffee! Great north end breakfast stop read more

I was lucky enough to find this hidden gem during my first trip to Boston (thank you Freedom Trail), and it has since become a routine of mine when it's warm-ish outside. Go to Caffe Lil Italy, order a latte and a muffin, then walk to Long Wharf and enjoy while dangling my legs over the harbor and staring aimlessly into the horizon. Any worries simply melt away. Since Caffe Lil Italy is a small, neighborhood coffee shop, it accepts cash only. This place happens to be one of the few reasons I ever carry cash. Also, it seems that Caffe Lil Italy has many patrons, as every person who walks in is greeted by name by the staff and other customers. It's a welcome change of pace to the go-go-go attitude of the busy city. Also, true to any place near Little Italy, you can expect futball on the television. The espresso is high quality here, and the baristas are generous with the syrup. This makes for a very sweet, fulfilling latte that will keep you coming back for more. Now, onto the food. Best muffins ever. They are seriously HUGE... and only $1.75! I tried to take a picture before I started eating it, but I was too excited. They have so many kinds too: chocolate, blueberry, cinnamon, grain, etc. You truly can do no wrong here. Plus, given the walking you'll do on the way to and fro, you deserve a big treat! read more

Caffe Lil Italy - Vanilla latte and cinnamon muffin. Mmm, muffin. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Nice cafe located across from the church in the north end. Good place to stop in for a quick tea or a bite to eat. The staff is very kind, and there's a cute seating area in the back read more

best cannoli ive ever had in my life omg. i wanted to squirt this stuff in places i shouldnt but the lord above held me accountable for my actions praise read more

Caffe Lil Italy - caholi - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I was happy to stumble upon this little coffee shop right after parking and walking the North End. As much as I would love to give this another star or two, I cannot. It's definitely too pricey for what it is. My medium cappuccino and a banana were just over $5. I can deal with that. BUT the cappuccino was so light in weight so I opened the top and it was mostly foam. It was about 2/3 full. A medium hot chocolate was about $3 too which I think is ludicrous. For the specialty drinks i can understand and justify it, but not for a hot chocolate. They had a nice assortment of pastries and muffins that looked delicious and fresh. Overall, it's an OK coffee shop. I would stop here again since it seems like the best one in the area. read more

We were so grateful to find this cozy gem of a breakfast spot on our recent family vacation in Boston. The breakfast sandwiches are made fresh and are tasty (we all had the bacon, egg + cheese on an English muffin) as are the homemade muffins. We stopped here on our way out of town, as our kids requested "one more chocolate chip muffin" before we leave. If you're looking for a quick, tasty breakfast, this place gets our vote! read more

Horrible. Bad service, and the quality of the smoothies is... no words to describe it. Strawberry smoothie without strawberries. This was a first. And $5 for 20oz of milk is just ridiculous. Stay away! read more

Caffe Lil Italy - Color of the strawberry smoothie. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Great location, delicious coffee, Gelato and cannolis, nice staff, and free WiFi. Looks like all the baked goods are made in house too. Glad we stopped in! read more

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Not impressed. The bagels are definitely grocery store bought, but the iced coffee was satisfactory, so an extra star. The service here is... weird. The "cashier" present was clearly the daughter of the woman working there and she seemed to be like 8-10 years old. Questionable at best. I also noticed my card was charged more than the amount I was told, probably added a tip without my knowledge. It's just a tourist trap in one if the most touristy spots in the neighborhood. Don't waste your time and money here, a bagel with nothing on it and not toasted plus an iced coffee cost over $6. No thanks. read more

Friendly staff and tasty treats! Walking around the north end of Boston, wanted a cup of coffee, we stopped in here to get one. Bought a latte with caramel and an oatmeal rasin cookie. The latte was fresh, hot, foamy and full of flavor. Very nice! Oatmeal cookie was a little dry, but the cookie itself was so good with the latte, it was like they were made to be together! This is a homey little place, and definitely has its regulars, but no one makes the newbie feel out of place. A lovely place to grab a cub of java! read more

We stopped in this last saturday to get out of the elements and get a drink. First the whole cafe seems very quaint and nice, it has a good atmosphere, I noticed how they have the windows so during good weather you can open them up and it would feel like you were drinking outdoors. I had a peach iced tea, my girlfriend had the banana caramel hot chocolate which she thought was very good. It tasted too caramel, not enough banana or chocolate for me, but hey, if she likes it, that's all that matters. No credit cards, cash only. This is a nice place to sit down, take a break either on the Freedom Trail (as it's right near the old North Church), and have a drink before continuing on your way. read more

I love this place! I happened to stumble onto it with friends who were visiting from out of town and have been coming back since. The cannolis are always fresh, the coffee is great and on a nice sumer day, the table by the open windows can't be beat. I was never a huge fan of desserts before moving to the North End in Boston but this is definitely a go to spot. read more