My friend and I were visiting from CA and wandering around the area. Naturally we needed a midday…read moreboost and looked up local coffee shops in the area. We headed towards Solid Ground and ventured inward. The staff were welcoming and brought our drinks to our table. It seemed like the place to be as others came in a steady stream. It's small in regards to seating but we managed to get a spot with a good view of the street perfect for people watching. The coffee was tasty and gave us the extra fuel we needed to keep exploring the town. Definitely stop in if you're in the area!

A great little cafe experience! This spot is bright and welcoming thanks to its quaint yet lively…read moreatmosphere and exceptionally friendly staff. This is such a fun warming place to be all around. Though there's not a ton of seating, I was lucky enough to find a table even on the weekend given that this spot is also great for grab and go. But if you get a chance to sit, it's a lovely place to have a chat with a friend or get some work done. The menu has a wide variety of drinks with some fun rotating flavors, and I'm dying to come back and try their sandwiches (they look and smell divine)! As for their matcha and pastries, I can report that they're not the most impressive I've seen anywhere, but they're certainly high quality and crave-worthy. This in addition to some great prices definitely makes a stop here worth it!!

The coffee was very good. The croissant with almonds was spectacularly. Amazing rice little Steve…read more A great breakfast hospitable staff

Coffee was OK. This is a small coffee bar located in the entrance of the building 200 State Street…read more Pricey coffee over seven dollars for this cup. Quiet warm place to sit and read very close to the aquarium.

I came here often for their cortado and espresso. They have strong caffeine kick to it. baristas…read moreand cashiers in this location is definitely need a raise.

Nice coffee shop within a few minutes walk from the Inn at Longwood Medical Center where we stayed…read moreduring the Boston Marathon. Good coffee drinks, smoothies, cold drinks, nice staff, and a decent amount of seating with a clean and chill decor. Tasty pastry, sandwich, and salad selection. Was a perfect pit stop to carb up and get caffeinated before heading into town for all the marathon festivities.

I got a large bubble milk tea for such an affordable price! All their other stuff also seemed very…read morereasonably priced. It was one of the best I've had in a while, I asked for less ice and less sugar. The server was so nice and made my order so fast. The place is cute, dainty, warm and very clean. I pass by this everyday to transfer buses and I am 100% coming back to try more of their drinks.

I'm pretty picky about boba places and this one is solid!!…read more I tried their grapefruit aloe boba. The barista took great care in crafting the drink, even hand mashing the fruit pulp. A small point, but I like how they use high quality cups. I was a little apprehensive getting the popcorn chicken given the mixed reviews, but honestly I don't see what the issue was. Maybe they've improved the recipe but I didn't find the chicken to be rubbery, if anything maybe just a tad too oily. The seasoning was great! The interior is clean, though one note is that there isn't much space for sitting to enjoy your drink inside.

I subscribe to the Red Barn Coffee Roastmaster Series through which I receive one 12-oz bag of…read morecoffee beans each month. (This morning, I increased my subscription to two bags.) Each month I receive a carefully roasted, curated, and described in detail bag of coffee beans I would otherwise be oblivious to. Compared to other coffee subscription series, this one is economical, high quality (beans, packaging, communication, and website), and easy to engage with. I'm well into my 3rd decade of purchasing coffee beans for home (up to 5 lbs at a time) from small and large roasters. This roaster (and service) hits all my measures for excellence. Highly Recommended!

The coffee quality was adequate but not great. I got a crème Brule latte and it didn't have any…read morehint of Crème Brûlée in it. The service was prompt and adequate. It's in a food court so not much ambiance....

Had a nice experience at phinista. Their atmosphere is very nice with great aesthetic and decent…read moreamount of seating. Their coffees are very tasty especially the Vietnamese coffee which is always a solid choice. Overall a great coffee soot that i would recommend!

One of the spots that people kept recommending for good coffee & Bahn mi. overall takeaways: good…read morematcha color & flavor, drinks were not too sweet (which is an Asian compliment!), quaint spot. Would rate 5/5 on drinks, 4/5 on food. We got the customer favorite: iced pandan matcha (with oat milk for preference) -- overall: good matcha color & flavor, pandan was not too sweet, ice ratio was good. My bf really enjoyed this one! I also got the Iced Saigonese -- strong viet coffee, still yummy with the sweetness & the foam on top enhanced the creaminess of the drink. We ordered the BBQ Pork Bahn Mi + egg, I would recommend adding the egg for sure! The egg was creamy & runny, giving it extra flavor. However, Bahn mi itself was not particularly special. We actually ordered the egg after tasting the Bahn mi & it was a little dry. Nice location, seating inside & outside but construction was happening outside, so it wasn't as enjoyable. We had went around 1PM on a Wednesday & the seats were filled. Saw some people with computers, with no problem.

This was our 3rd visit for brunch. We came last year and accidentally walked to the location again…read morethis year, only realizing we were at the same place when we recognized the neighborhood. It was a happy accident! On weekends there will likely be a wait for brunch. Service is friendly and efficient. Coffee is served in a really big mug and is piping hot. Breakfast potatoes are crisp and hot and flavorgul. Cholula hot sausce is always on the table. At some point, I will have the lunch or dinner items but I always end up gravitating towards breakfast. We've had the omelettes, power bowl, and breakfast scramble. All were fresh and flavorful. I also had a spiked lemonade which was also tasty.

We tried the dutch baby pancake, bacon & avocado scramble, and salmon cakes, and everything was…read moresolid. Good portion sizes and a nice variety on the menu with both sweet and savory options. The only downside was definitely the wait. It took about an hour to get seated and have food ready for lunch, so I would recommend planning ahead if you are going during busy hours.

Heidi asked yelp to remove my last review but this coffee is TERRIBLE. I was at BIDMC for an…read moreappointment with my husband this Summer and we stopped here for coffee. The hot latte burned my husband's throat. The iced latte tasted burnt. They were both in the trash by the time we got outside the food court.

Heidi's House of Coffee is the best! Small local business and the owner (Heidi) is fantastic. The…read moreshop caters to the patients and caregivers in the Longwood area, always with a smile. Great way to start the morning! The coffee is always fresh and the pastries are delicious. Definitely check Heidi's out in the Longwood Galleria any time you're in the neighborhood!

Looking for a balanced plant-forward lunch that won't break your wallet? Clover is the perfect…read morelunch spot for a healthy, delicious vegetarian meal. Their meals aren't boring and are actually super flavorful. I got the mushroom popper platter which came with 4 sides (pita, chickpea salad, farro salad, and kale) so every bite was different.

We were looking for healthy options to eat and Clover came up in the list…read more We dined at the restaurant and it was almost empty on a Sunday afternoon. Each one of us ordered a dish including the chickpea fritter sandwich, mushroom parm platter, and the bridgewater platter. On the side, we had the rosemary fries and the rosemary lemonade. Overall, our experience was good. The food was tasty, portions weren't too large but were sufficient. The chickpeas fritter sandwich came loaded and was actually a little difficult to eat and had to be deconstructed! The reason for taking one star off was that the food arrived cold even though we dined in. The fries especially were just stone cold. It was ironic that we were sitting right next to the sign which said that the fries here are cut only 10 mins before you eat them. It certainly didn't feel like it. And while you can eat certain items cold, fries are not it.

" Cranky Employees" A Dirty…read moreStarbucks So the staff in this Starbucks were not too friendly at all . They were cranky and in a bad mood during my visit today . I came in to get some cups , lids , and straws . That they sell for cold beverages. I also got a dragonfruit refresher it's in the picture. The ambience is not too friendly or welcoming. I hope it's just a bad day for them today. Because usually all Starbucks, I have been too normally have a great attitude. The bathroom was also dirty and the place was a bit dirty . This is why I didn't want to get a pastry or a food item today .

This location is only worth it during off hours and even then, I'd highly recommend you go to the…read moreStarbucks down the street (Beth Israel location is much faster, and the Mass art school is a lot calmer). The poor workers just have too many orders and struggle to keep up with them, leading to typical wait times of 30+ minutes