Be prepared to get yelled at if they mess up your coffee. I deal with it everyday. Train your staffread more

Absolutely rude staff. Walked up the cashier standing there with a smirk on her face and doesn't…read moresay one word to me. After a moment of staring I simply just ask if she's ready for an order to which she replies with "I'm standing here". I'm going through a family medical crisis and the last thing I or anyone visiting a hospital need is to be greeted with rudeness for no reason whatsoever. Happened at 1:00pm the day of this posting in case management is curious. I was so taken aback I just left without ordering anything because I just couldn't believe what was happening. You guys seriously need to teach your workers there are some sympathy because this is a hospital and should be aware that people are in crisis and don't deserve to be treated like that

We stopped here during our Boston stroll on a Fall day and the Pumpkin Spice ice cream was really…read moresweet with lots of cinnamon notes. The lady scooping the ice cream was not very friendly and she had the longest face...maybe she had a rough day. The guys working the registers were nice and friendly. Lots of flavors to choose from...

The ice cream was just okay but the employees are rude, they make you want to not be there.read more

Ordered a caramel latte and it was amazing! Had Gianna and Amari and they were fabulous! So helpful…read moreand my latte was sweet and delicious. I would definitely order again

the coffee was incredible. i love trying the new flavors. anna rb was the best barista i've ever hadread more

Food: banana bread with hot tea (English breakfast), hubby had a Tcho chocolate chip cookie with…read morelatte and DD shared a slice of midnight chocolate cake with hubby and had a hot apple cider. This was THE BEST banana bread I've ever had. I asked them to warm it up in the oven and it was moist and filled with chunky walnuts and banana goodness. I also took a bite of the chocolate cake and it was very good and moist. Ambiance: several tables downstairs and upstairs. Bathroom upstairs. I will be back for this banana bread.

I've only come here for breakfast/brunch before, where it was quite hectic. Coming on a weekday…read moreevening was a completely different experience! Instead of a large crowd of people waiting for their orders at the counter, it was a relaxed café, with available seating both inside and outside and you could hear the music playing in the background. Although I don't love the breakfast sandwiches here, their pastries are fantastic! The Koughin Aman is buttery, flaky, sweet perfection and I was sad to find out it's a seasonal item. Their vegan raspberry muffin was also very good --large and flat with more surface area for the crispy top (the best part of muffins). Service was friendly and quick.

While tiny and possibly hard to snag a table - the food here was delicious. Everything in the menu…read morelooked good but we tried some sandwiches and tarts from the bakery case. Quick service (and friendly when we had questions). They have outdoor seating on a patio and a few tables inside. Outside is fun for people watching as this location is right on the main area into the park and many cute shops in Beacon Hill. It does get sunny though so on a hot day inside is a nice respite. Fresh and quality ingredients everywhere (and leading to their price point). I would definitely visit again for breakfast or lunch or any time in between. Just looking at their bakery case made my mouth water.

Public bathroom available first of all! The code is on the door so no need to buy anything…read more Second of all, I got the salmon avocado egg and this sandwich. Was missing my New York lox bagel so got this... was fire although bread was interesting. Felt like a baguette vibe and was too buttery. In case u didn't know I hate the taste of butter. Other than that fireeee I love poached eggs. Cold brew was also good although the orange taste wasn't there as much as I thought. Service was very quick and drinks and pastries were almost instantaneous like always!!

Great experience at the Thinking Cup. Very quick and easy coffee shop. They have pastries and…read moresavory food items. It's a good cafe vibe with indoor and outdoor seating. In the back, it almost feels like you're in a Speakeasy. Overall, a nice place to get a bite and coffee to go.

A great café in the heart of Back Bay and an easy place to spend a relaxing morning or afternoon…read more The interior is spacious, bright, and charming, with plenty of seating compared with many coffee shops in the area. The vegetable frittata was delicious--fresh, satisfying, and a perfect light breakfast. We also shared a scone with fruit jam, which was very well made. Scones are highly subjective, but this one was exactly the style I enjoy: flavorful without being overly sweet. I didn't try the coffee myself, but my partner really enjoyed hers, which isn't surprising given Thinking Cup's reputation as one of Boston's standout coffee shops. Between the welcoming atmosphere, quality food, and excellent location on Newbury Street, I'd definitely return the next time I'm in Boston.

Blank Street coffee has a reputation around Boston for their Matcha so I had to try it. I got the…read morestrawberry shortcake one and yeah it was delicious. Very sweet with the strawberry but yummy. There was a line as this location is smaller and it was on a Saturday but it moved fairly quickly. Not a lot of room to eat inside but a few spaces. Most people grab and go.

One thing we made sure to do in Boston was try all the Blank Street locations, and honestly,…read morethey're all pretty delicious! At the Charles Street location, I got my usual, a plain iced latte with whole milk and no sweetener. It was really good -- creamy but not too milky, and just the right coffee flavor. The space is pretty small, and to wait for your coffee you have to stand off to the side, which can get pretty crowded. Still, the staff are friendly, and it's a solid spot to grab a quick caffeine boost while walking around. Definitely worth checking out!

Had a really nice brunch experience at The Paramount! I know this place is pretty well known for…read moreits pancakes, so I was excited to try them. Honestly, they were just okay! Not bad by any means, but nothing particularly special compared to what I was expecting. The French toast, however, was amazing! Definitely much more impressive than the pancakes and something I'd recommend ordering. We also tried the burrata caprese toast, which was actually suggested by our server, and it ended up being such a pleasant surprise! It was absolutely delicious and easily my favorite dish of the entire meal. I probably wouldn't have thought to order it myself, so I'm really glad our server recommended it! Overall, the food was good, with a few dishes that really stood out. While the pancakes didn't quite live up to the hype for me, the French toast and especially the burrata caprese toast more than made up for it. I'd definitely come back and explore more of their menu. If you're visiting, don't overlook the savory options!

the paramount has been on my list due to its long history and location in beacon hill. i chose to…read moreeat outside on a gorgeous fall day and it was the perfect time of year to enjoy a brunch outside in beacon hill. bernie/bernadette was my server, she was sweet and helpful. i ordered coffee, a mediterranean omelette and a single slice of french toast. the mediterranean omelette was filled with veggies, but for some reason it just wasn't my favorite, maybe not enough seasoning. the sauce it comes with was a bit overpowering as well, i guesss trying to overcompensate. i didn't feel the omelette was very fluffy but it was stuffed with vegetables. i enjoyed the brioche french toast, although i was charged the same for a single as a small. at least they do have real maple syrup. mediterranean omelette 6/10 brioche french toast 8/10 coffee refills were not offered for a small cup at $4. the best thing about this breakfast was the seating outside. i'd maybe try their breakfast sandwiches to give them another shot, but i don't feel like i've been missing out on a secret gem. ambiance: 4.5/5 (outside) food: 3.5/5 drinks: 2/5 service: 4/5 the paramount: 3.2/5

I'm back at that delicious Italian café in North End! This time I got two classic cakes to go…read more Tiramisu: As delicious as ever. The cake was soaked in coffee, soft and moist, and not too sweet. Limoncello Cake: The cake was somewhat like an Chinese old-fashioned cake, with a refreshing and bright lemon flavor and just the right amount of acidity. I was a bit flustered that day and forgot to pick up the cake after paying... Thank you to the staff who quickly chased after me to get it for me!

Second time in two days. Yesterday an unbelievable cappuccino and today back for an espresso…read moremartini! I'm not a big coffee lover. Starbucks makes my stomach sick, literally, but this coffee makes me feel good. can't wait for the espresso martini. Can I feel any better? I'm thinking so:))

I've had Beacon Hill Books on my must-visit list ever since my kid moved from PDX to Cambridge a…read moreyear ago. And every time I planned to stop by, something came up. So when my 3-day school holiday break came around, I made it a point for my daughter and me to finally check it out! Plus she's a bookworm. We got lucky right from the start! My kid managed to snag a parking spot right on Charles St, just a block away. Listen- this was a victory in itself because parking in Boston is a muvvafuckinng nightmare. Beacon H. is everything I thought a charming neighborhood bookstore would be. It's cozy, quaint and has so much pizzazz. The space is narrow, rooms are little and even the staircase is narrow. Doesn't matter- it just adds to its old-fashioned charm. They also have a café that I really wanted us to try, but there was a wait, so we decided to stick to books this time. Depending on the weeknd, you might have to stand in line outside- line moves quick. This is the kind of bookstore I'd love to stay in for hours especially on a rainy day because it has this warm, inviting feel. The book selection isn't huge, but what they do have is well-put together with a little bit of everything: fiction, nonfiction, cookbooks, etc. If you're looking for an entire collection by a particular author, you probably won't find it here. Like take John Grisham- one of my faves- you're going to find his latest but not his entire collection. I guess that's part of the charm. Lemme mention the service which was excellent and welcoming. Bookmark checked off my list!

Book store -This is no doubt the most elegant and cozy book…read morestore I have ever been, I loved the variety of books here and picked one up that I really enjoyed. There are three floors and the top floor is mostly children books with the most magical toy train and cute little passage door on one wall. This place is a must-visit if you are ever in Boston. Cafe -I didn't eat at the cafe because it was going to be 2 hours of wait time but it had the cutest smallest ground entrance, would love to visit next time!