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Sugar Bowl Cafe

4.0 (186 reviews)
Closed • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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Coffee bar.

Great neighborhood spot in this day of chain establishments. Vast coffee selection and among the best breakfast sandwiches. Reasonable pricing as well. Drama free and friendly personnel are a bonus.

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The best coffee shop in Dorchester. Coffee is amazing, staff is so kind. Adorable grab and go spot to get your day started right!!

Gagan G.

Was a really close walk from where we were staying and the ambience was really nice! We ordered an extra hot cappuccino, it was definitely extra hot but it was more of a latte. Server was really nice as well.

Nathan W.

Fantastic coffee, really unique how they I fuse the flavors into the coffee rather than using syrups. Very reasonable prices with a great atmosphere.

Emily R.

Sigh*. I told myself I wouldn't be back, but I kept passing this place and it's been over a year and I'm all about second chances. A few things they did improve which I'm really happy about! They accept card now!! That's huge. And their hot drink cups are sturdy and more decent looking. The service though is still subpar and not very friendly. The inside looks exactly the same but behind the counter looks a tad more clean. My coffee though? Still had to toss. Too watery. And I love to make Lavazza coffee at home! Which is what they serve. I wish I could just see what's going on with their espresso bar. I'd love to clean it, properly set it up, and teach a few tricks on how to froth milk.

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The staff is very friendly and the coffee and food is great. If you're in Dorchester you have to stop in.

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I love this spot for breakfast and a coffee!!! The staff is kind and helpful. Great coffee flavors to pick from.

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Best iced coffee I've ever had! Lots of different flavors and options. Really friendly service and very welcoming

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Cafe Bonjour - Strawberry and banana crepe

Cafe Bonjour

4.6(1.2k reviews)
2.3 mi•Downtown
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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!

We stopped at Café Bonjour for breakfast on our first morning in Boston and had a lovely experience…read moreoverall, particularly when it came to the service and location. We arrived just as the restaurant was opening and were surprised to see how busy it already was at 7:00 a.m.! The café had a charming, distinctly French atmosphere, reminiscent of cafés we've visited in France, right down to hearing patrons chatting in French. It certainly added to the ambiance! Since we arrived early, we were seated immediately at a cute window table, perfect for watching the city come to life. Over the next few days, we walked past several times and noticed people lining up for tables, so we were especially glad we had beaten the crowds. The service was excellent from start to finish. Our waiter was attentive and efficient, bringing water promptly, taking our order quickly, and delivering our food in what felt like no time at all. We ordered lattes, French toast, and a Croque Madame. The French toast came topped with fresh blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, and banana slices. While it was a satisfying breakfast, the dish itself was fairly ordinary. I would have preferred brioche-style French toast for a richer texture, and the maple syrup was already poured over the top. Having it served on the side would have been a nice touch, allowing guests to control the amount. I also wasn't entirely sure the syrup was pure maple syrup. The Croque Madame was enjoyable as well, though neither dish was particularly memorable. Overall, Café Bonjour is a great spot for its convenient location, charming French café atmosphere, and friendly, efficient service. While the food was good enough for breakfast, it wasn't necessarily the highlight of our visit. I would come back again to try their pastries, or crêpes. I'd recommend arriving early to avoid the lines and enjoy a relaxed start to your day exploring Boston!

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Stillwater

4.2(288 reviews)
2.1 mi•Chinatown
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Found this restaurant on yelp for my family to try on our trip to Boston and it was very easy to…read morebook a reservation through OpenTable. They seated us as soon as we arrived and the service was attentive and very fast. The music was a tiny bit loud inside and the lighting was very dim but once we adjusted easy to carry on a conversation and see each other. We started with the potato biscuits with french onion butter and they were fantastic. Crispy, not too dry, and the onion butter was super flavorful. For my main I got the ritz cracker crusted chicken. Their serving sizes were very generous! Huge, crispy, and served on lots of creamy whipped potatoes. The smoked pork Mac and cheese, red beans and rice, and pasta special were also enjoyed by my family. The burger my grandfather ordered had a burnt bun, but that was the only disappointing aspect. Would definitely return!

Restaurant ambiance is casual and relaxed. I came here as a last minute dinner without any…read morereservations on a Friday night was able to be seated at the bar right away. I say come here if you want comfort foods. For dinner my bf and I got the: Devils egg: You can taste the salty bacon bits. Smoked pulled pork Mac & cheese: This was gooey and amazing.You get a little of the smokiness and the sweet bbq sauce. My favorite dish. Ritz Cracker Crusted Chicken: Thin fried chicken with mashed potatoes and this sweet pepper sauce almost like a sweet and sour sauce. A bit of an odd combination with the sauce.

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Pressed Cafe - Seaport - Dubai chocolate matcha

Pressed Cafe - Seaport

4.4(53 reviews)
2.0 mi•Waterfront, South Boston

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.

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Tatte Bakery & Cafe | Summer St - Desserts: tiramisu, apple pie and orange upside down

Tatte Bakery & Cafe | Summer St

4.2(287 reviews)
2.2 mi
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This Tatte has a lot going for it. It's close to South Station so you can stop by if you need a…read morequick meal or a place to chill for a few hours. Service is professional, kind, and fast. On a weekday, there was little wait and plenty of seating. The selection of pastries was immense. The only downside is how loud it can get. I'm not sure if it's the tall ceilings or the music, but this is not a quiet cafe if you prefer that kind of atmosphere. I ordered the new corn and spinach shakshuka and was not disappointed. It had just the right amount of chili oil and some sliced tomatoes reminiscent of the traditional shakshuka. The zucchini was al dente and added the perfect crunch. The eggs were not poached nicely, which led to a messy appearance in the dish, but that was the only critique I had. It came with wheat sourdough which was perfectly grilled with butter and utterly delicious.

In the middle of that Olde Towne on the harbor, Boston, we stopped for a brief respite from the…read morecity. (Apr 2026). We wanted just a touch of tea, and happened one of the locations of Tatte Bakery & Cafe, the one on Summer Street near the Financial District. It's a rather large bright modern corner spot with huge windows facing both Summer and High streets. I am guessing around 25 seats at tables, another dozen or so at the coffee bars, more at a counter along the window. There were bright spring flowers outside, around 20 seats at tables, and maybe 10 Adirondack chairs. We got a simple black tea, with sugar and milk, and noticed that the tea is in more of an open-mesh net than a finely-woven tea bag. The tea was strong and rich with no bitterness. For a bit of lunch, we can't resist a traditional shakshuka. They say it's "North African" style: poached in a rich tomato sauce with bell peppers and onions, flavored with cumin and lightly spiced with chili. Lovely, dense, and satisfying. They have so many fresh pastries, we could not resist a creamy-textured halva muffin. A perfectly pleasant deIght to finish our tea. Tatte grew from a Boston farmers' markets to have many locations around Boston, and as far as Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC! We'll certainly keep an eye open in Annapolis and Rockville!

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Flour Bakery + Café - Mousse Cake Slice, Iced Matcha Latte

Flour Bakery + Café

4.3(1.5k reviews)
2.1 mi•Waterfront, South Boston
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This place rocks so much we came back for a second time, though our stay at Seaport was so short…read moreand originally we wanted to use every meal at a different spot. First of all, the pastry case just beautifully displays all the baked goods. It's quite a sight to see! I love the variety and flavors, very unique. If you know what you want, gotta get in line and grab it quick! If you wanna put in your own order, you can use the kiosk, which is really fun to use. I ordered a chai with oat milk (it's very light in flavor) and got a bialy. Honestly I had not had a bialy in over 25+ years... and was surprised to see it in the case and I had to have it. A corn + cheddar bialy. It did NOT disappoint. I also got london fog with oat milk previously, also very nice, but this place was soooo good we had to come back. My daughter loves pop tarts so when she saw it in the case, she got a blueberry pop tart and said it was very flakey and the jam was very jamful. It was the-last-one, even had the sign stuck in it!! She also got the french toast (2 slices) with kid's milk and said it was the best french toast she's ever had. My sis got a chocolate pain suisse, which I had never seen before. It's basically brioche filled with pastry cream and chocolate. It looked delicious and with coffee, my sis ate the whole thing up. All in all, this place has so much delicious eats.. I can understand if you live here, you could come every morning and still not get to everything in the pastry case! Definitely be back if we're in the Boston area again.

Stopped here with two friends for lunch. The food continues to be terrific: Diane and I had the…read moreturkey sandwich. Delicious and ample. Al had a slice of cake he raved about. Ordering is simple (automated or in-person), and our food arrived in approximately 5 minutes (delivered to our table.) Pleasant music plays overhead, and the dining space is well lit. Four stars instead of five: Indoor dining space has been significantly reduced (at least 75% reduction) but there is ample outdoor seating. There is indoor seating for 8-10 people. We all agreed we would eat here in the future.

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Melting Sun

Melting Sun

3.2(35 reviews)
2.1 mi•Waterfront, South Boston

The service here is mixed. The order takers tend to be rude to indifferent. They may ignore u. As…read moreother reviewers have stated, the Pakistani/middle Easter lady who seems to be the owner is not that friendly as an order taker. However, the guys who make the sandwiches are friendly, obviously hard working, and more helpful. On one visit, one of them verbally took my order to get it started and then one of the ladies eventually came over and put it in the register later. The sandwiches are at least as good as Pot Belly and are better than Jimmy John's in terms of quantity and quality. On one visit I tried their Chicken Marsala. It liked like it was a frozen meal they microwaved, but it was pretty good, especially for a train station food court sandwich shop. Since food in the airport sux in Boston, I'd definitely recommend getting a sandwich here and take with to the airport for ur trip. Will definitely put up with the service to get the food here again when in town. Tip: There is a CVS nearby in the food court/station, getting drinks and chips from there rather than the Melting Sun is a better deal.

Writing this to remind myself how 1. overpriced the food is (nearly 6 dollars for a piece of coffee…read morecake that tasted storebought); and 2. how BAD the food tastes. today's cinnamon coffee cake had that plastic-taste and was in no way fresh. months ago, i had an everything bagel that was soggy, small, and so artificial. please close this place and put something GOOD at south station terminal??

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