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    Espresso Love

    3.8 (180 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    Good for working
    Good for groups

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    Altovise L.

    We came here about 15 minutes before closing. I wonder if they rushed our drinks because our drinks were just okay. I would've given them 2 stars but the staff was so nice.

    Healthy wrap!
    Leslie S.

    Gotta give props to a coffee shop only one store over from a Starbucks. We were tired of dealing with the 'Bucks' morning rush and this place looked like it had good breakfast options in addition to coffee. We were pleasantly surprised! There was plenty of space to enjoy our breakfast. The latte was very good. We both ordered the healthy wrap which was egg, spinach, tomatoe, and feta wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla. The wrap was a bit of a let down. Basically they didnt add any flavor to the wrap. Just gave you the ingredients wrapped in a tortilla. The feta added good flavor but the way they wrap the tortilla, all the feta was at the bottom so you only got a few bites of pretty much solid feta. They really need to work on this menu item. We will probably be back because I am all about supporting small businesses and their other wraps and sandwiches sounded delicious! Next time!

    Green Goddess Bowl
    Mikayla R.

    Such a cute place! Staff is super friendly and their food and drinks are yummy. Would come here again!

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    Bruce K.

    My "roommate" really likes Espresso Love. It's close and it's convenient. They do a great job with their coffee. We've been here pretty much every morning this week. Double espresso is served up quick and it's a nice hit of coffee to get my morning going. Baked goods are fresh. I've had a chocolate chunk muffin one morning and a peach/walnut scone another morning. Both were quite tasty. There is a seating area upstairs where you can laptop with your coffee. I haven't tried their wifi as we're generally not here long enough.

    Medium coffee
    Emily R.

    Very delicious underrated place. I really appreciated how their coffee was fresh, hot, not too weak/strong, and with no "burnt" taste. I ordered a healthy wrap and it was quite bulky with tons of spinach, cheese, and eggs. Usually healthier options and breakfast items in general tend to be small, so I loved how this was nutritious but also filling and very fresh! Huge shoutout to Tiesha who made the experience one that made me want to come back. She was extremely friendly taking my order. She let me know ahead of time that my coffee was hot and to be careful. And she brought me my food up to the second floor. It was awesome seeing her clean the tables so nicely and carefully too. It's obvious she really cares about her job and each customers. After experiencing some lackluster customer service at other places, she's definitely a breath of fresh air. There is lots of seating, plenty of food and drink items to choose from, and the prices are nice and affordable. Great job all around, Espresso Love!

    karen k.

    Stingy even for the price! Served with a side salad. If your going to serve a 1 cup serving you should use a much smaller container. How expensive is macaroni? Very disappointed. Didn't discover until I'd walked back and given to husband as his lunch.

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    Susan K.

    I am working for the week across the street. So far, a couple coffee, a couple cookies, sandwich which was avocado with pesto and cheese, and breakfast. All excellent except breakfast, which was ham and cheese. The service is speedy given the large numbers of workers requiring food in the area. Prices are fair for a big City.

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    Medium Iced mocha comes with 3 shots, LG with 4.. can't beat that for $6 get rid of Starbucks fund your fave drink here instead!

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    Excellent menu - everything from the drinks to the pastries were top notch. Would highly recommend

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    Best service I've had in Boston, really reasonably priced food and the coffee was amazing.

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    To start, the sandwiches are a little pricey, but they are very tasty. I have successfully split…read morethem with a friend, and that makes the value more reasonable. But I'm actually writing about the company's website and phone recording. Once, on a prior holiday, and today due to a winter storm, I wasn't sure if the restaurant was open. In both cases (where the restaurant turned out to be closed), the website (appropriately) didn't allow online orders, and (more importantly) THE OUTGOING PHONE RECORDING WAS UPDATED WITH CURRENT INFORMATION. In an era where businesses barely have phone numbers to call, or employees who answer with something other than 'hello', is rare (and by the way, this is the fault of management if they don't properly train their staff). THANK YOU FOR HAVING YOUR SHIT TOGETHER IN COMMUNICATING YOUR HOURS TO THE PUBLIC. I, for one, appreciate it.

    Good quality pastrami but the price is ridiculous. $30 for a standard size pastrami is too much. It…read moreis in downtown Boston but still. Also parking is horrendous. We ended up having to drop me off at o go in and order and we took our sandwich to go since we couldn't find anywhere to park nearby. We got the pastrami reuben. About 5 minutes later our sandwich came out. I like that they served it in a cardboard box so it doesn't get squished. The sandwich had a good amount of meat and sauerkraut. I was expecting to have the sandwich taste overly salty but it was well balanced. Definitely shareable if you're not starving. Fairly spacious inside with lots of seating. All indoor seating though. You order at the counter and they call your name when it's ready.

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    The Italian Sub recommended by ChatGPT, originated in 1995. The place claims to provide the best…read moreItalian sub in Boston, and it truly was excellent. Italian Sub: $20 for a foot long, the meat was so plentiful it's almost overflowing, enough for two meals. The prisciutto was tender and juicy; the salami was firm and savory with a strong smokiness. Both are thinly sliced, so despite the thick stack, it was relatively easy for a bite. The provolone cheese was also generously portioned, with a robust yet not spicy flavor and a subtle nutty aroma, perfectly complementing the two meats. The olive oil and balsamic vinegar were particularly outstanding: mellow, tangy, and with a fruity aroma of grapes, key to the complex flavor profile. The lettuce, tomatoes, and onions were all fresh, especially the onions were refreshing and a little zingy, perfect for removing the greasiness. Unfortunately, I was worried about not being able to roll it back up properly and making it inconvenient to carry (which it actually happened), so I took it away and ate it at the office. After about 40 minutes, the bread had become somewhat dry and hard.

    Arguably the best sandwich in Boston I was not let down by Monica's…read more The line was long on a Sunday but very orderly and went smoothly. The sandwiches themselves are massive and freshly made. The bread is the right amount of soft to crust. All in all I wouldn't change a thing it's definitely a must go.

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    Archie's New York Deli

    4.5
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    Such a solid little deli spot in downtown Boston. The guys working there were really friendly and…read morepleasantly chipper. I ordered a chicken salad on a croissant with pickles, onions, and lettuce and it was really good. The best part is you can pretty much build whatever sandwich you want- breakfast or lunch. They've also got plenty of drinks, chips, and treats to choose from. Service is crazy fast too. They had my order ready in no time. There's a small bar setup with a few stools and a couple of tiny tables, so you can sit and eat quickly, but I wouldn't rely on getting a seat if it's busy or if you're with a group. My custom sandwich was $10, which felt reasonable. They've been around for 32 years, which says a lot. Definitely one of those local spots worth supporting. I'll 100% be back. Highly recommend.

    Very solid, no frills spot for an affordable breakfast. I was just recently put onto this place…read morewhen someone on TikTok left me a comment recommending it, and I've already been a few times. I still can't believe that I only just found out about the place despite frequenting the downtown area and working close by for nearly a decade. They're quick counter service and serve a few simple items for breakfast and lunch, mostly sandwiches. So far I've had the pastrami egg sub and the yahoo sandwich. They're both good, but I'd have to say the yahoo is the winner so far as far as the sandwiches go. You can order online, which is a big plus for me and it's very easy to customize items through the online ordering portal. I also happen to really like their iced coffee, too. It's nice to see that there are still simple, no frills spots that execute good tasing food at a reasonable price, and Archie's is definitely one of those spots.

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    2 Egg Scrambled eggs and cheddar cheese w/Home Fries. Add Bacon, Bagel w/cream cheese.
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    0.5 mi
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    OMG the meatball sub was fantastic! The service was very good, and I love the small restaurant…read morefeel.

    One of my local favorites! You can never go wrong here. The portions are huge and the food is…read moredelicious. I've eaten here before (it's a small area, but does have a lot of seating) but normally I get it as take out. The cafe itself is super casual, it's the perfect place to pop into during lunch or after a walk. My food is always ready on time which is nice, and when I've eaten there I'm usually able to find a seat. The spinach tortellini with the pesto cream sauce is my absolute favorite- it's a HUGE portion and so delicious. It usually lasts me at least 2 meals. The bread they include is also great! I like to dip it in the sauce. The past time I got Dino's I accidentally ordered spinach ravioli instead of tortellini...that was my bad. HOWEVER I think I might have found my new favorite? The raviolis are huge and so fat. I'm talking like 1/2 inch - 3/4 inch thick. There is so much stuffing and the spinach ricotta mix tastes so fresh and delicious...it's a must try. I've also gotten the eggplant parm before, and the fettuccini Alfredo. Both were also delicious. I've never had any of the sandwiches, but if they are anything like their pastas then I'm sure they are great! The bang for your buck here is also great which is nice. Highly recommend! Dinos is awesome! And the staff is very kind too (Note that the pic is taken from a train, I like to treat myself to Dino's before catching the Amtrak)

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