There's very few places in Boston I 100% endorse but this place would be one of them. Absolutely…read morelove the concept of a pretty cafe connected to a motorcycle shop with a viewing window. Better yet, the shop is so friendly and lets you come in and say hi to their beautiful dog and kitty. And of course, the coffee is high quality and delicious. I am obsessed with their hot lattes but their iced ones are definitely one of the better ones I've had in Boston. Love their vibes, their values, and the coffee!

I loved it here and now I'm just disappointed I didn't go sooner! This is a very thoughtfully…read moredesigned cafe with a motorcycle shop Nextdoor. The cold brew was delicious and the fatayer was the best I've had in the boston area. The public parking lot across the street makes it easy to visit. The staff were friendly and accommodating. Big fan, I'll be back soon!

Huge vegan section of the menu, with all sorts of bowls, burritos, açai/smoothie bowls, and more…read more Spoiled for choice. I came here 4 times when in town for a conference, as this way super conveniently located to the conference center (Menino). It's open 7am-10pm daily, is always seemingly busy but always very efficient and fast to deliver orders, and has a huge amount of comfortable seating. First visit: I tried the vegan breakfast burrito ($12), a nicely designed burrito with tofu, potato, spinach, roasted red peppers, vegan cheese, and mushrooms, served with salsa on the side. Very solid burrito. The Spanish burrito I tried another day--which came with vegan meatballs of some sort--was even better. Second visit: I got an açai bowl ($9 for the small size; $12 for regular), and added vegan protein powder ($2) blended in. It came with açai blended with almond milk, banana, strawberries, blueberries, and granola. Real good and plentiful even for the small size. Third visit: just ordered a bagel with vegan cream cheese that had tomato in it, and added some spinach on top ($5.50 total). Very generous spinach portion (for $0.50!), well-toasted bagel, and an appropriate amount of cream cheese. Very tasty. Moreover, each time I visited, I ordered a double espresso ($3.50), which was excellent. Proper espresso, deep body, strong, served with sparkling water and a piece of dark chocolate.

Food was great. I had the Mac n cheese. Wife had breakfast and other couple had a wrap and fruit…read moresomething. Everyone was happy with food and the portion size. My only complain was ordering from kiosk. Ambiance is modern and café feel.

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.

We were told there would be about a 20-minute wait, and even with around 10 tables ahead of us, it…read morewent by incredibly fast. At first, I couldn't figure out how they were moving people through so quickly--but it didn't take long to understand why! From the moment we were seated, the service was unlike anything I had ever experienced. We ordered, and within literally minutes, our food started arriving--and everything was freshly made! The service was incredibly efficient, the food was amazing, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations. They have truly mastered the art of providing fast service without sacrificing quality. Highly recommend! We will definitely be back!

Cute and casual spot in downtown Boston if you're looking for a quick bite! We got the pancakes and…read morethey were really good. The bacon wasn't my favorite, but the drinks were great. The service was definitely great . Our waiter was really attentive, checked in on us throughout the meal, and our food came out super fast. No complaints! Overall, it's a nice spot for a quick breakfast or brunch. I'd come back and try some of the other options on the menu.

Ogawa served up one of the best matchas I've had in the US. The staff was chill and there was some…read moreunusual stacked seating to break up the space.

I've been wanting to try here for a while, recommended by a friend, but I'd always just miss their…read moreopen hours when I'm downtown. WELL, I was downtown early today and got to try their matcha latte. I was torn between getting hot or iced but I went with hot with oatmilk. It was so goood. You can taste the high quality of the matcha. There was a line to the door and was moving a little slow but the turn around time of service was quick once I placed my order. I sat down on the wall steps (not sure of the correct name) while I waited. I was in awe when I saw the latte art. Small cafe but has choices of seating options to sit. There's tables with chairs, a bar seating to the back and the wall steps. I noticed someone ahead of me in the line brought her own reusable tumbler and I like that the cafe supports sustainability in that way. I didn't see whether they made her drink order in the tumbler or they made it first then poured it into her tumbler. Anyway, good to know if you like to reduce waste.

We were looking for a Sunny spot to sit and have beverage to refresh ourselves after walking…read morearound. This was cute because it had this cool downstairs area and then around a different door. A lovely patio. Food was delicious. It is counter service but they were all very friendly. So much variety to choose from. It was hard to select what we wanted to eat. I love the decor. It's all about the theme of FRIENDS, the TV show so it's almost exactly like recreating the cafe that they all hung out in.

Central Perk can be easy to miss and walk right past, but I'm so glad I managed to squeeze a visit…read moreto this place in during my short trip to Boston. A true homage to the hit TV show friends, you'll walk in and feel like you already know your way around. And you'll even find Central Perk sweaters for sale and a wide television behind playing episodes of Friends! There are seating options both outside and inside, but I didn't have trouble finding a place to sit & camp for about half an hour. Service was chill. You can tell they're used to customers being in awe of the aesthetic. I'm sure they're all used to being busy. One thing I appreciated is that no matter how busy the counter was, there was always someone around cleaning tables expeditiously for new visitors. I ordered their seasonal red sangria, but they have plenty of other options [(red/white) sangria, food, beer, and of course coffee].

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:))

It was my first time visiting this shop because a friend recommended I try it out. On my first day,…read moreI ordered a pistachio croissant (the pistachio cream is so good!) and a Thai tea. For takeout, I got a mango mousse (nicely tart), a crème brûlée kouign-amann, and a rose raspberry bowtie. Everything tasted delicious--just the right amount of sweetness, not overly sweet at all. On the second day, I ordered takeout again: an almond croissant, a rocket pop pain suisse, and the crème brûlée kouign-amann once more. ​Anne was polite, super friendly, and very helpful with menu recommendations. On the first day when I ordered takeout, Anne even kept the pastries chilled for me because I couldn't walk around the area carrying them in the intense heat without them spoiling before I reached the hotel. Truly the best and most helpful service!

One bite of the Banana Miso Caramel and I'm convinced this may be among my favorite pastries. This…read morecould even be lovely in a cake form. The banana tastes nicely sweet and fresh, creamed with miso adding that hint of savory goodness and topped with caramel. The croissant was beautifully flakey, buttery. Altogether they make for a really refreshing treat, it's not too sweet, which, as we all know, is the highest form of compliment a treat can be! Upon walking in the shop I was greeted by several staff (in a graceful, friendly, not over the top way) which is lovely for a morning vibe where I'm still yet to get my caffeine fix. Just the right amount of love and jolly. I sat outside by the park/plaza to enjoy a nice morning with my coffee and this pastry. Excellent addition to the neighborhood!

We are at their new location across from South Station. What a beautiful location! There is one…read moreBarista here today running the whole place like an expert! Such a cool place, so comfortable and clean and amazing bakery goods too! We had a blueberry/lemon scone and coffees. Couldn't recommend more!!!!

This place is everything you could want in a coffee shop and more. It was connected to the hotel I…read morewas staying at, such a dream. The display of baked goods, the cozy lounge seating, the dim lights, the delicious coffee, it was a dream coffee shop. I came here twice during my trip to Boston. On a Saturday morning around 9 the line was out the door. Clearly a popular spot around here. The coffee is divine, it's real freaking coffee done right and not to sound like a coffee snob, but I know good coffee. I grabbed a cup and a spot along the window and did some serious people watching. People were here alone, doing work on their laptops, meeting with friends, it a spot for everyone. A do not miss if you're in Boston.

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!

Carry out food and drink: 9/10 We had the sea salt brownie…read more& banana nut bread. Both had great texture and the brownie had outstanding taste. We had the ginger lemonade (crisp & refreshing) and the hot vanilla latte (pretty standard taste) Service: 7/10 We were well cared for. Ambiance: 10/10 Super cute spot for pictures, and book browsing! There is a restroom for customers at the top floor. The entire place does get crowded. Make sure to have reservations if you would like to dine in and have more options than just the carry out menu.