I liked this place, but I didn't Love it. I would definitely stop by if I were in the area again though. It's a great place to sit right in the middle of a small park area. I don't know why people mentioned latte art. Because when I got my lattle, it looked like they had attempted to make 'art' and decided it was easier to just pour the milk foam on top. LOL But otherwise, the quiche lorraine was great, along with the greens with it. This really should be a 3.5 star place IMO. 4.5 is generous. read more

An easy choice when in the Financial District. I've been here twice now when I had to do some errands in the neighborhood. The inside is very small and usually packed during the business hours. Both times I took my coffee to go and sat outside in PO Square. The have a good assortment of coffee drinks, some pastries, and teas. The service was quick both times I went although there was a line. I enjoy their drip coffee as well as iced Americano. The almond croissant is also tasty. read more

Pretty disappointing considering the number of good reviews. My bro and I had a green tea latte and cappuccino - while the latte was pretty good, the cappuccino was marginally better than Starbucks with weak espresso and poor milk frothing. If you want a well-made espresso drink in the area, go the extra distance and head over to Thinking Cup. As for the mixed feedback on the service, the folks were nice at the counter but I couldn't hear my order called despite the place being as small as it is... read more

This is the cutest little cafe in one of the most beautiful settings in Boston. The people are nice and the coffee is good. I'm a big fan of the cafe au lait and steel cut oats. I went back later that day for another cafe au lait and a cranberry orange scone. I was very pleased. The cafe sits in the middle of a small but gorgeous park with walkways under a long arbor. Definitely my favorite spot in the city. read more

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I'm smitten. Not only is the coffee excellent and the freshly made sandwiches tasty, but nothing beats the atmosphere-- a glass encased coffee bar in the middle of a small city park. You can grab eats to go or sit down to relax as you take in the green leaves, bright sun and quiet. I like their style. I love the coffee art! Go here to sneak away from the drudgery of a long work day or relax between meetings. read more

Seemed like a cool spot and was walking to the T so wanted to stop in for a coffee to go at 7:55. Door was open with an "open" sign up but was told they were closed. Too bad. Poor business practice. read more

All good. I'm a coffee snob - home brewer and such, so I don't try much coffee when I'm out unless I'm traveling. I tried a cup here today and was very pleasantly satisfied. A medium was about $2 - it was a daily special from Guatemala. While the staff seemed to have little clue of what they were serving, it was a very good cup of coffee. I'll also say the staff was super nice and there was no wait (Wed morning at 8:3am). Give 'em a shot. read more

This is a really nice nook with a very clean, aesthetic and warm environment. Service was prompt and exceptional. I enjoyed the drink, the mozzarella sandwich was mediocre and their pie crust hard as rock. I have not tried any other dessert, but two pie slices on two different occasions and both had a crust ready to break a tooth. Please find another pie distributor or use a different pie crust recipe. Adding a little pizazz to your sandwich wouldn't hurt. In fact, why don't you order your desserts from Canto 6 in Jamaica Plain, and take some tips on your sandwiches from Bloc 11 in Union Sq.? I don't understand why Liz's review is at the top... it's an older review and the place is not worth five starts as of yet. read more

This shop is exactly what makes a great coffee shop. Located in a beautiful park in downtown Boston. In the middle of everything, I really do believe loaction is everything. The glass is really my favorite part. I can sit for hours just gazing out on the sky rises surrouding this small little box. I feel like a little kid in a big city. Not to mention the coffee is amazing. Strong coffee, that has a unique flavor thats not comparable to the surrounding shops (Dunkin and Starbucks-boooooo). Overall a great unique coffee experience with extremely friendly staff and smiling faces! read more

A regular morning stop on my walk to work... and now that I found out they're open on Saturdays, I'll be there! Such a cool spot, the building is all glass so it's cozy on rainy days and gorgeous on sunny days, especially in the park with outside seating! Staff is super friendly and accomdating...coffee is incredible! The food is delicious too. It's slightly torturous ordering a latte when all those homemade goodies are calling out my name! I give in now and again, the apple coffee cake rocks! The latte art makes it special too :-) read more

Absolutely love this place! It is the perfect, quaint escape from the office. The hipster/chic vibe combined with a location right in beautiful Post Office Square, make this THE place to go. In addition to an abundance of coffee and pastry options, they also have delicious and FRESH sandwiches, salads and soups and everything is made to order. I recommend trying one of their breakfast sandwiches with roasted tomato on ciabatta bread-for less than $4! Seating is first come first serve and they nearly double the amount of seats in the summer when they open the patio. The staff is young, laid back and casual and Jared, the owner always makes you feel "at home." Definitely a place to try! read more

I'm not big on coffee - I'm more of a tea person. But speaking as a tea person, they really DO have the best lattes around. And don't get me started on the tea - selection is a little slim, but hey, its a coffee shop. What they do have is stellar in quality. They chai lattes are ACTUALLY TEA (not some fake syrup concentrate like some of their chain competitors). Rooibos Latte - AMAZING. I also love what they do with their iced tea and tea infused granitas. Food is equally as great. I'm a particular fan of the turkey & red apple sandwich and their breakfast sandwiches. Good portions, fresh, and, best of all LOCALLY MADE!!! I fell in love with them so much I catered from them for a big meeting my office had with some clients. Later on some of the big-wig clients came by to ask where I catered from because lunch was amazing-good job guys! My only wish that Sip had (for us tea drinkers)....matcha lattes. Nothing like a good, strong, Japanese green tea latte :( I refuse to walk the extra block to get one at Starbucks because theirs are terrible and I like to support local business. read more

I work near here, so the Sip Cafe is a good choice for something close by. Their pastries are pretty good and I love their lemonade and ice tea. The sandwiches are also pretty good, but a little smaller than others you can get in the financial district for the same price. The turkey and apple sandwich is good; and I love that you can get them all pressed to melt the cheese. However, I'm only giving them three stars because of their quiche. I got it for the first time today and it takes 5+ min to heat up (which is sort of understandable, except that it was pretty cold by the time I got back to my office which is one block away). Also, they serve it with a small salad, which was unexpected, but they load the spinach with a TON of balsalmic dressing and then place the piece of quiche on top. This made the quiche bottom really soggy and the balsalmic taste totally overwhelmed the quiche. If I had known this was how it would be served, I would have asked for the dressing on the side. On top of that, the bacon in the quiche was also soggy and didn't really taste cooked. I'll probably go back for a sandwhich once every two months or so just because it's so convenient, but will not order the quiche again. read more

I have been going to Sip a long time. I would go there more but I run into 3 problems all the time that has become standard expected. 1. They frequently run out of sandwiches at 2pm. 2. When I ask them to NOT over toast the bread.. they burn it to a crisp on the press every time. No matter how clear you make it to the person who takes your order - the people who press the sandwiches are too busy to listen or care. 3. The high price does not reflect the mediocre quality of the food. On a lighter note - they are fast and the food is fresh. The coffee is pretty but not up to European standards at all. read more

It's great here! If you're looking for a nice lunch or a good coffee, this is where I'd go. The service was wonderful and I just loved the ascetic of the cafe. The produce all tastes very fresh and the baked goods are delicious. I would highly recommend the caramel hot apple cider. read more

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Got some kale and linguica soup to SOUP-plement the sandwich I brought from home for lunch! HEYO!!! Not bad, lacked kick taste-wise and the linguica was a little dull. The coffee is really good here, as everyone else has said, and the floor-to-ceiling windows were welcome on a drizzly day such as today. read more

Great americano, great cookie, great atmosphere, great view, great people. I'll be back. read more

Sip Cafe - Much like the pic that meg l. posted, but with rain instead of snow. Very peaceful. Feeling calm wash over me just sitting here. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I absolutely LOVE this place! Such a great atmosphere and the soup, sandwiches and coffee is EXCELLENT! Just gives me a good feeling being there. read more

I like this place. Located in a super convenient spot downtown in the vast PO Square, which is such a random little park next to the hell I like to call Federal Street. You can tell that they put the specialty back in coffee, and charge about as much as a Starbucks would -- so obviously when I can support local business I will. I haven't had too much food from them, though their bakery section looks amazing, and their pressed sandwiches look fresh. Try the Mocha, finally a place that doesn't shove a ton of sugar into their chocolate (meaning you can determine just how sweet you want your latte to be) I am always a fan of having a bit of control over how many calories i'm shoving into my body. But what makes this place good is the atmosphere. I mean, it's a little slice of peace in the chaos of the Financial District. I wouldn't feel quite so drawn to this place except when I can sit in the sun. read more

I haven't had any food here yet, but I plan on returning to do just that. I love the decor of this place, so bright and uplifting. It's a true treat to sit and relax with an iced coffee, sit and read, or study. read more

Super busy, but a beautiful spot. The inside was well air-conditioned and nice on a hot day. I ordered the Turkey & Apple sandwich on 7-Grain bread, untoasted. I waited and waited for order #72 to be called and when they started calling every number after mine I ended up having to say something. Turns out that there were two turkey sandwiches ordered and I ended up with someone else's turkey and apple sandwich, toasted, to-go (I ordered for in-house). I told them not to remake it, even though it was offered. I enjoyed the sandwich, though I ate only half of it. The turkey, onions, apples, and goat cheese were all very fresh. I don't think I'll be stopping by again soon as it's too far from my office, but it was a cute spot to grab a quick bite with a friend. read more

Fast service, good coffee, great view. Get free wifi, and I can guarantee, Sip Cafe will be the next hotspot for hipsters everywhere. read more

Awesome spot! Can get crowded it seems, but worth the short wait. I had a really good Cucumber, Tomato and Herbed Cream Cheese sandwich on French Bread. Their iced coffee is awesome, too! I can't quite place the flavors but it's rich and kind of earthy/nutty. So good! Perfect to get to-go and then sit somewhere nearby. read more

Awesome coffee in the morning, the staff could not be friendlier, a great location and awesome specials for lunch! If you go, and they have the French Onion Soup as a lunch soup special....GET IT! Great warm up food on cold day! Seriously enjoy this place, can't wait to go back! read more

Love the ginger latte and bella noche drinks (did I get that correct?). From classy breakfast sandwich options to delicious lunch sandwiches, I'm a big SIP fan. I would give SIP more stars except I would appreciate more vegetarian options. I end up going to the Au Bon Pain more times than I'd like because they actually have vegetarian soups (always, everyday). Bottom line: SIP is pretty awesome. read more

This is a nice little lunch place in PO square. The employees are super friendly and make good recommendations. I had the Cuban sandwich made into a panini. It was a good size and pretty tasty overall. read more

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A total treat in the middle of a concrete jungle. Too bad I'm never in this neck of the woods. Flavour of the day - ginger latte. EXCELLENT latte with my only gripe being that they were too restrained on the ginger. I like my ginger to have some kick to it. The mozarella and proscuitto sandwich was okay. The bread had the right texture. There were slices of fresh mozarella, a moderate portion of proscuitto, sad tomatoes (but isn't that true of all Boston tomatoes) and leaves of basil instead of pesto leaving the sandwich slightly dry. Friendly staff and fast service. In either event, the fresh ingredients, well brewed coffee, and relaxed atmosphere amidst a busy confluence of streets was welcoming. read more

This is a pretty safe lunch bet if you work in the area especially if it's nice out. When I finally stopped by, it was absolutely beautiful outside and there were so many people eating in the park during their lunch hour. Sip cafe is a bit reminiscent of some places you'd find in a larger park with a lot of glass and counter service with plenty of coffee options on a weekend stroll. For lunch I got a roasted chicken sandwich, and although it was good, it wasn't anything you couldn't easily replicate at home if you tried. At $7 it was a bit of a stretch, but the location and good weather could make it worth while. read more

Sip Cafe has become a regular stopping point for me. For coffee, sometimes I get the Noccia Bella, and sometimes I get the non-sweetened mocha (oh so chocolatey). Both are good coffee, and have a good latte mouthfeel. If I'm there for breakfast there are plenty of intriguing pastries that are just fine (if not up to the standards of the North End), and if I'm there for lunch I can grab a sandwich and it will be tasty, filling, and overall good (but not great). The customer service is always great, and I never have to wait long. In short, Sip Cafe is astoundingly reliable and I have nothing bad to say about my experiences. Given my predilection for finding both the best and worst of everyplace I go that makes it pretty amazing in my book. Still, it's not the best at anything. There are better sandwiches (e.g., Sam LaGrasse's), better coffees (e.g., Thinking Cup or Caffe Paradiso), and better pastries (e.g., Maria's) but each of those is a bit of a walk and none of them can handle all three categories well (or at all). So I highly recommend Sip Cafe, even as I hope that they'll up their game just slightly. read more

Service from Mike, Seamus and Clay was phenomenal and there was a great beer selection. Awesome spot to stop by with friends and enjoy some beer or wine read more

I highly recommend this cute little spot. The coffee and other drinks are excellent as is the food. We went on a recent Saturday morning and enjoyed crepes and quiche along with tea, coffee and hot chocolate. The staff is friendly and helpful. They are not open on Sunday's, but are open the rest of the week. This is a place where you place your order and find a table and the staff will bring out your food shortly. There are not many tables, so I do imagine that it could get crowded during the work week. Really enjoyed our relaxing breakfast outside last weekend. read more

I usually hit up this spot in the mornings for some good tea. My go to is the Moroccan Mint tea. I love that they have honey and simple syrup out for customers to use, such a simple thing that more cafes should do. I've never had any of there food items though it seems that the veggie quiche and special quiche of the day are both favorites. They have lots of sweet treats and pastries and salads/sandwiches at lunch. I have to say the one thing that annoys me is that they run out of oatmeal by 9am. Come one people! If you are going to run out of oatmeal by 9am then maybe think about making more. The cafe itself is inside a unique glass room. It's pretty small but there somehow always seems to be one seat open somewhere and on nice days there's plenty of space just outside Sip. read more

The coffee shop is located in a small park in the middle of all the high rise buildings in boston financial district area. The coffee was ok. I won't say it's the best I ever had. I have better coffee somewhere else around town. The service was good and quick. The staffs are very helpful and friendly. I love the patio outside the shop. I could just sit outside when the weather is nice and enjoy a cup of coffee and just people watch or enjoy the greenery in the park for hour. read more

Sip Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The sandwiches here are great (I love the turkey, apple, goat cheese, and carmelized onion - toasted). The soups are ok, and the coffee drinks are tasty. The service is hit or miss. I was in at 11:30 on a weekday once - the soups weren't hot enough/ready to serve and the sandwich I ordered took much longer than it should have. I don't think it's too much to ask that a place in the financial district be ready and moving relatively quickly by 11:30! On the other hand, I've been in during the lunch rush and they get orders out as quickly as anywhere else in the financial district. This is also the go to for when folks in the office are looking for somewhere nice for a coffee/drink meeting. read more

Nothing better than sitting outside in a park and sipping a great coffee, or in my case... Cortado! This place is perfectly situated in Post Office Square. It's a little oasis amidst the hustle and bustle of the Financial District. So far, I've only tried their coffees and their great! Very smooth & great flavor. Mornings aren't too busy, so no crazy lines. It does get pretty busy around lunch time, so plan accordingly. read more

There are so many good things to say about this place.... The atmosphere is unique and awesome. It's the ONLY place Downtown where you can get good coffee . Amongst a sea of DD and Starbucks, this place shines. The staff is friendly and the owner is there pretty much every day making sure things run smoothly. What I really respect about this place is how they challenged the status quo in an area filled with soulless coffee franchises and have succeeded. You can tell how much they care about coffee. Even the decaf I'm drinking right now is delicious. If you want truely GREAT coffee, delicious sandwiches, friendly people AND you value quality, go here, period. read more

What a great little cafe! I had my doubts, given it's great location and beautiful all-window setting on Post Office Square, this place could get away with "mailing it in" on quality and probably still do well, but they don't do that -- they deliver top-quality! If you find yourself in the area for business or pleasure, it's a definite great place for a bite and one of the best cups of coffee in the city! read more

Coffee here is really, really great. But I'm on the fence about returning because the past couple of times I have been here, my order has been completely forgotten and I ended up waiting 15-20 minutes for an espresso drink when there were only a few people waiting. I had to remind the servers what I had ordered each time after watching people who had come in after me (and also ordered espresso drinks) walk away with their orders. I think they need to pay closer attention or communicate better with each other. Also, I appreciate the latte art, and maybe that is why the cups are delivered overly full, but recently I have had overflowing cups that I couldn't move without spilling handed to me. You should leave enough room so that I can put the cap on (when I've ordered it to go) without having it slosh onto the counter. So basically -- great product, careless service. read more

Truly amazing, their coffee is exquisite, a real treat more akin to a hug from a dear friend than just a bitter grip of ground beans. The care shown to the expertly crafted roasting to precise brewing of their espresso rings through the entire design and attitude of this coffee Mecca. The scenery and surroundings add to the allure of what you are about to put to your lips and tongue. This is quintessential Boston with spectacular European flair. Then the expertly crafted food also shown this same attention to detail, surprisingly decadent, farm fresh ingredients served by an amazing staff. Come get some, this place is so worth it! read more

Sip Cafe - Our daughter sitting in the outdoor area Of the park - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This place is absolutely my new favorite hang out place! Boston's weather was spectacular for the past 3 days, so I spent the past 3 afternoons at this place; I've tried three paninis--chicken, turkey, and caprese--and they were all delicious! When I took my first bite, I was surprised by the perfect crunchiness of the bread. I also recommend the 'mate latte'; it kind of tastes like a light green tea latte. I love sitting outside; I actually prefer this place more than places on Newbury Street because it's right in the middle of a beautiful park. Ambiance is perfect for reading and chatting outside (not so loud and hectic as Newbury). If you're looking for a nice lunch/coffee place, this is the place to go. Prices are similar to places like Panera Bread (which, ironically, I was trying to find when I found Sip Cafe) and Cosi--but everything is just so much better. read more