The cutest little spot! The seating and tables are limited, but truly make this cafe a wonderful spot to crab a coffee or lunch (which we were) with friends or a date! The staff were all super lovely and friendly. My only complaint is that the coffee wasn't great. I got a large iced coffee with cream and sugar, but it was too bitter for me. I normally like a darker roast and I love that they rotate their coffee beans for variety of flavors, but I didn't love this one. I then ordered the fresh mozz on a sesame bagel which was delicious! It was perfectly dressed and i'll definitely have to come back for this. Amazing item for breakfast and lunch. My friends also got the turkey blt on a bagel and loved that as well. read more

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Time for an update! I recently came back to the OG Pavement, on a quiet summer morning after the semester wrapped up. The vibe is chill, still with the cool mix of furniture and tables for conversations or solo work. Since it's post school year, I'm missing the clog of students and instruments, but it's a nice place to stretch and think. I got an iced latte with almond milk. Their espresso is just suited for milk, and it hits the spot. Me plus coffee plus a book and the low grade chatter of music and friends in the background. Pavement's still got it. read more

Pavement Coffeehouse - Iced latte with almond milk and a view / June 2025 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great place to pop in and get coffee & a breakfast sandwich. This time around I picked up some fresh roasted coffee :) whole beans. Love the lively atmosphere. This is one of my go to spots when I make the drive up from CT to visit my grandma. Super reliable (even in the touristy area). read more

Pavement Coffeehouse - Everything Bagel Bacon Egg & Cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Decent bagel spot for a good price. Got the rosemary salt bagel with veggie cream cheese! Perfect mid-morning brunch. read more

We were staying in Boston and had a couple of mornings we needed a place for breakfast. We found two establishments we chose mainly due to proximity. Of course, we go to Yelp for all of our out-of-town dining needs! This particular morning we chose Pavement coffeehouse. They are really straightforward in the ordering process. They take your name then your order. So we go back to a seat sort of in the back of the coffeehouse waiting for our name to be called. (Nothing else available by the ordering counter) There's music playing, maybe a little louder than normal. But EVERYONE had earbuds on because they are in their element of school, work or simply enjoying what they want to listen to. 15 minutes or more pass by and I've seen a half dozen or so grab their order, maybe hearing a name being called faintly during that time. I think it would be easy to hear the name "Jeff". Certainly my wife seated next to me would also be keen to hear my name being called. So I finally walk up and see my order setting on the front of the store counter like it is a pick up order for a delivery like Grubhub or Uber Eats. I asked if someone called my name. Of course they tell me yes. I'll tell you, if they did, we did not hear it. We picked it up and ate outside, because it was very cool in the coffeehouse. It was very pleasant with a nice breeze outdoors in their seating area. So with all this wait, we literally took a bite before I realized no pics. Sorry for those shots of food with 1 bite removed. Overall, it was ok. It fit the need for food fuel at the time. It was warm, but tolerable after setting for several minutes. The jalapeño bagel was a 0 on a scale of 0-10 in the category of spicy. So if you're expecting just a little kick, you're not going to get it. Both bagels have an egg, bacon Vermont cheddar cheese. I think it both bagels were $11 each. Also...Just calling it coffeehouse means you can charge what you want for coffee. Lg $5+ sm ~$4 My two cents worth! read more

Pavement Coffeehouse - Jalapeño Bagel - Sunrise - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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i got the sunrise bagel and it was very yummy! went on a colder day so seating inside was minimal. wish there was more tables, and definitely wouldnt go with a bigger party. however, the service was very good and only waited around 10 minutes for my food+drink! read more

The food and coffee were tasteless and bland and the customer service was quite bad with rude people working the counter.

I came with my friend who was going to a yoga class so we found this coffeehouse as I needed my coffee for the day while waiting for her. Cute place, it is comfortable and very cozy if you want to sit and relax or just read your favorite book. But it is very crowded as other people have the same idea. I was walking in the back and you find comfy big chairs, couches, tables with regular chairs. They do have outlets for your electronics. Lots of people and local college students come to hang out or study as it's right near the Berklee School of Music. You just have to wait to find a place to sit. They have iced, to hot coffee. Muffins, and other deserts on the menu. They do have lots of house-made bagels and cream cheese which looked yummy. I saw some lunch sandwiches as well. The lady behind counter was very friendly. I try to get skim milk with my coffee. She assured me they have low-fat milk. The coffee was to my liking. I find new coffee places, and the coffee is either too strong or just not tasty. But it's my favorite so far! It's clean, and they do have a restroom. I would recommend stopping by and trying it out it if you are in the area. I would come again if in the city read more

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We visited Pavement on a Sunday at about 10 AM and although there was limited seating, the line was only about 5 deep. I stuck to the house made bagel and had a toasted everything with light cream cheese. The bagel was really good. Toasty on the outside and chewy on the inside. I also had a drip coffee and as others have suggested, it was good but not great. One thing I should mention is that even though it wasn't very busy, they informed us that it would be 20 minutes before our order would be ready. It seems as if there was a fair amount of delivery/pickup orders which could have accounted for the time. I appreciated the transparency! The good communication is a good sign. If in the area for lunch, I would come back and have a sandwich. Then again, the lox sounded really good too and I could do that for breakfast or lunch! read more

Cute coffee shop. Great location with plenty of shops around. My iced coffee was really good and I love the breakfast options! read more

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I stopped by for lunch on a weekday while my phone was getting fixed at the Apple Store (hence no pictures). The cafe is cozy and on the smaller side, but it wasn't hard to get a table. I ordered an everything bagel with cream cheese and a coffee. I was a little surprised by how long the bagel took to come out since there was no one ahead of me in line but I'm guessing they were fulfilling online orders. My bagel was very good. Chewy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and double seasoned. If I had any complaints it would just be that it was a little small. Coffee was okay. I would stop by again for a bagel and try a different drink next time. read more

This is a nice coffee chain where you can have a nice study session or sit and chat with friends. Because its location is situated in a busy area, the store does get a lot of traffic, so if you prefer a quieter study area, this might not be the place for you. The items are quite affordable - way better priced than other coffee chains. However, my friend who is a coffee connoisseur did not like their coffee that much. I did order the matcha latte which I thought tasted good. Their chocolate croissant was also good, but I thought it just had a lot of powdered sugar topping. The place is really clean with decent customer service. Nothing too spectacular can be said about this location, but if you need a quick coffee stop, this place can be your fix. read more

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Great coffee. Got an iced almond milk latte it was strong and perfectly sweet and milky.

I visited this place 3 times! Always on Saturday morning, around 9-10am and always ran to a huge line! Which shows how great the place is(although the wait is annoying) I always make my own bagel. Rosemary salt bagel with chive or lemon dill cream cheese with avocado and sun dries pesto and egg patty It is very filling and very delicious They iced lattes are all good! Tried the iced lavender latte the last time and it was great One sad thing is we always go as two people and it is always minimum 40$ read more

Pavement Coffeehouse - Our Homemade Bagels - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I can only rate the bagels since that's all we got but they were amazing! They were fresh & delicious. We got the Awakening & Harper sandwiches. The Harper had such unique flavors that I wanted to go back again while visiting! read more

Everything about this store has gone down in quality. My matcha barely has matcha in it and I have other friends who have gone here and bought poorly made matchas. It's basically sugary milk. Extremely disappointing. I go out of my way to go to other coffee shops now. read more

I was very pleasantly surprised about this Pavement Coffeehouse location, especially compared to some of their other locations around Boston. Immediately after stepping inside I realized just how big this place is - it has several tables and funky chairs for customers to sit in, as well as a designated area for to-go orders, which is something you don't see too often in this area. I was also very pleased with my lox sandwich on a sesame bagel, which tasted very fresh and left me full. I would definitely consider stopping back again for a quick bite to eat, and would probably take advantage of ordering in advance for even quicker service. read more

Pavement Coffeehouse - Lox sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This place SUCKS! I came in and was not only not greeted by a ridiculous staff that was more interested in hanging out with one another than doing their jobs. But it took over 25 minutes for a single bagel sandwich. Completely unacceptable service. Will NEVER be back. read more

This is about the Berklee location. Used to be great, but the current staff is terrible. All they do is socialize and look at their iPhones, and barely acknowledge the customers unless they are personal friends. Meanwhile, a number of customers who ordered online are standing at the counter waiting for someone to acknowledge their presence. When they finally do notice the customer waiting for their order, they do it with a resentful attitude, as if the customers are an intrusion into their day. Also, I order online, and lately they've gotten the order wrong every single time. How hard is it to make a bagel as detailed in the order? If I wanted egg with it, I would have said so. Giving up on this place. Tatte is right around the corner, and much better. read more

My stomach hurts so bad, like I had one bite of my bagel and a couple of sips of my chai, and I am in so much pain. I now have to go and spend an additional $20 to buy Pepto Bismol to try to relieve the pain because it is so bad. Before you say, try and use the bathroom. I did, and I felt something at the tip, but nothing came out. I am now struggling to walk because of how much pain I am in. NEVER again. To set the record straight, if I could give 0 stars, I would, but one will have to suffice. Be very careful. read more

Good coffee, small shop, chill vibes and nice baristas. I enjoyed the cinnamon fig latte

Came here between classes at down under and really happy with the convenient location, warm and lovely vibes, and cool atmosphere! I appreciate the Oatly oatmilk availability, the matcha was nicely flavored, not too sweet! Overall great service, delicious treat, and perfect spot to pop in on an otherwise pretty busy space! Thank you Pavement for being great! read more

Lemonade was too watered down, and the Chai Latte had nearly zero sugar. So if ordering those two drinks make audible suggestions to the café. The bagels with cream cheese were outstanding bringing this from 3 to 4 stars! read more

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I only ended up here because my friend wanted to get coffee on Marathon Monday and it was the closest spot. Cute inside, but unfortunately due to the marathon and a Red Sox game that was going on the spot was really low on supplies. The girl at the counter was super patient and friendly about the whole 'we're out of most things' situation which was less stressful (because I typically feel more rushed when I have to change my order in an instant). They were out of most of their dairies, most of their coffees, and bagels. I just wanted a sandwich and the one I got was pretty good actually. Unfortunately, they had no cinnamon raisin, which is the bagel I wanted, and they were even out of tomato's so I subbed it for cucumber, but again the sandwich itself was pretty good. read more

Pavement Coffeehouse - Seating / Front Counter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Cool spot. Good coffee and d cappuccino, tasty breakfast items (especially the bagels and spicy cream cheese). Staff were friendly and efficient. read more

Pavement is a known chain in our area which usually comes with the stigma that it may only be subpar. Their bagels are delicious and come in a fun variety of options (I like the rosemary salt bagel with chive cream cheese). The coffee is good but not my favorite coffee I've ever had. Staff sets up creative tip jars as a fun touch (ex: Nickelodeon Vs. Cartoon Network) read more

I was pleased with the service and the iced coffee I received at this location in Boston. I am usually hesitant to enter cafes in the city on weekend mornings as it usually means heavy wait times and lack of seating, but I was surprised to see that the service went quick and I was able to find a place to sit. I ordered a classic iced coffee with cream and sugar, and it was pretty standard and tasty. I can't say that it's better than a coffee from Dunkin' Donuts, but this place definitely has a nicer ambiance which attracts customers. Unfortunately, I did not have a chance to try their food since I was in a rush, but I will definitely be back! read more

Food: Pavement food is delicious. Their bagels, pastries, drinks (I've tried iced lattes, iced mochas, iced Spanish lattes, iced/hot matchas) - ALL delicious. You can't go wrong with anything you get, but it IS certainly expensive. It's more of a once in a while/special treat kind of thing, but be careful as there are many locations around Boston and it is not the most budget-friendly. Store: A lot of college kids come to study here, and it seems like a common spot to "grab coffee" or for kids to just chat. Usually the stores are packed, so I could never focus or study there. HOWEVER, the last star was missing in my review because their store (especially Northeastern's location) was DIRTY. I have never been to a Pavement with a clean bathroom, and their tables generally (Before , during AND after COVID) were never cleaned - I always saw crumbs, food bits, straw wrappers, used tissues and stuff like that lying around - gross. Also their bathrooms... ew. I would've expected more honestly from a place which is a bit more on the $$ end. read more

Pavement Coffeehouse - Oat Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Came here to wfh a little and I had a lovely time. A great food menu and everything is made super fresh. I had a hot coffee which was fine. The vibes inside were super friendly and the decor of the coffee shop was super cute. read more

Pavement Coffeehouse - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Nico (sp?) seemed unwilling or unable to make a latte without foam - without disparaging my choice. Nico chose to make a different version and made me feel like I should have loved the different coffee presented. Sorry. I like my coffee my way and without condescending commentary. Later, Pavement. Make that never again. Newberry Street is littered with coffee shops. I will try them all before returning to Pavement. read more

Cute establishment with lots of tea and coffee options. They had a good assortment of Bagel and breakfast options. Restaurant was cute. Not many tables or spacious but cute nonetheless. read more

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Went to Pavement this morning for breakfast and ordered the Pesto Presto and a Death Cream coffee. They don't have indoor seating right now, which is understandable but difficult because it's so cold out and there was nowhere to sit. The bagel was one of the best bagels I've had in Boston, although they cut it very strangely (not down the middle). It was also pretty cold by the time I got to eat it (because of the lack of indoor seating). The coffee was incredible - I would recommend the Death Cream to anyone who likes sweet coffees! read more

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Walked out without ordering as the young man taking orders was chatting with friends ignoring the line

Ordered the tequila sunrise sandwich, pretty good if not a little pricey. Pretty much all the sandwiches and bagels are over 10 bucks, not ideal but tolerable. Good amount of vegan choices, and the matcha is pretty good. The servers were very nice and patient. Would recommend if you can spare a dollar or two. read more

Pavement Coffeehouse - Sunrise tequila sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Okay. So first off It's not bad. Matcha is unmatched and the bagels are aight but u need the Diablo cream cheese. HOWEVER, I do feel like I am getting robbed here. No matter what I automatically spend 10+ dollars for a a bagel and a bev. Also they are SO SMALL. I feel like they take advantage of students in Boston with the high pricing, small bagels and weak reward system. Pavement you have my heart but if if you were in NJ, or NYC you would not survive a week. The citizens and students of Boston are too kind. I even considered baking my own bagels and learning how to make matcha because pavement takes all my money. read more

Pavement Coffeehouse - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Came here for brunch around 11 and ordered a large iced coffee and hummus bagel. While my coffee only took a minute or two to come out, my bagel took 30 minutes to be made. I understand that they are quite busy since the place was pretty crowded, but 30 minutes to assemble a bagel was a bit too long. My friend also ordered a multigrain bagel with cream cheese -- even simpler than my order and his took 30 minutes to come out too. While the baristas are really friendly and the ambiance of the place is nice, it lacks seats and the bagels take too long to come out. I will give this place another shot in the future since their bagels were very tasty, but be wary of ordering food here if you're in a pinch. read more

Pavement Coffeehouse - iced coffee with oatmilk, hummus bagel (left) and Lox Bagel (right) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Probably the worst breakfast takeout in back bay, in what world is this basic sandwich $12? The bagels are low quality, and anything extra like avocado or tomato will drive the price closer to $20 - JUST FOR A BREAKFAST SANDWICH. read more

Pavement Coffeehouse - Sunrise - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I ordered the hot chocolate and it tasted kind of rosey/flowery which was disappointing. I just wanted a chocolate flavor. Worker that took our order was very nice. read more

I understand the name of this establishment now that I've waited 35 minutes for a bagel. I've literally become part of the Pavement! But seriously, this coffee house needs to decide if it's an online supplier or servicing their local customers. The line is out the door, for both ordering and pickup. There were huge orders sitting there for Internet customers who hadn't even picked up. The staff is apathetic, unless you count the photos the baristas were joking about on their phones. In the middle of a 9 am rush I watched one go on break (for a store that opens at 7 am). Also the food line employees kept switching positions. I'm no restaurant expert, but one would think you would keep the same people doing the same thing in the middle of such a rush? The owners should fire all these kids and bring in some NYC immigrants who will literally rush you out the door after throwing you your bagel. I went here hoping to try something different than Dunkin or Starbucks. Sadly I would have received better service from corporate America. And that says a lot. read more

Weak coffee, slow service and employees more interested in chatting with their friends than serving customers