Food: Tiramisu was 11/10. I inhaled this entire thing and felt it was the best tiramisu I've had in Boston! Perfect size as well. Service: No complaints. Ambiance: So cute! Busy though especially on weekends. read more

Thinking Cup - Tiramisu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Located across the street from Boston Common, this is a very retro-style cafe. Affogato: A hidden gem. I couldn't find it on the in-store/online menus after several searches; it's best to ask a server directly. The ice cream was fluffy and light, almost like a cloud. While I personally prefer a richer, smoother version, this one was definitely unique. The coffee was rather ordinary, with a noticeable acidity. Their coffee/beverages were made very slowly, requiring some patience. read more

Thinking Cup - Affogato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I appreciate this cafe Their Italian hot chocolate is very good when they have it Iced chai is very meh... wouldn't get again Latte's are solid Good grilled cheeses Lots of spots to work but also gets pretty crowded Also awkward to wait for ur drink bc ur like in the way of everything I don't rly go out of my way to go here but when I do come it is pleasant read more

You're greeted when you step through the doors. It was a very busy place. The service was quick and friendly. I had an iced latte and one of their breakfast pastries. So many choices and they all looked good. My pastry and coffee were the best! read more

Thinking Cup - Carmel Iced Latte and Black Raspberry Breakfast Pastry - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Decent coffee, nothing crazy but decent price. Not a lot of parking in the area so definitely should walk or take the T. Staff has always been very friendly and patient especially when you ask a lot of questions like me. Convenient location for those working in the hospital at tufts. read more

The Thinking Cup is an adorable coffee shop across from the Boston Common. I did not expect to find such a delightful place in such a touristy area. The food selections, from sandwiches to pastries, are fresh and beautiful. The cappuccino was perfection, the tiramisu was creamy and perfectly proportioned. The Olive Oil Dark Chocolate chip cookie was unusual & delicious. The service was efficient. Drop by and rejuvenate your soul. read more

Thinking Cup - Olive Oil Dark Chocolate Chip Cookie, Cappuccino & Tiramisu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Breakfast sandwich was piping hot and well priced. Chai latte was also delicious and ambience was solid.

Came here years old and came back to try again and still had not disappoint. This is definitely my go to spot for breakfast! Such cozy vibes and very inviting. They make their coffee and matcha just right, their breakfast selection is amazing starting from pastries to even their steel cut oatmeal. The staff members here are nice and friendly. All very accommodating which is very appreciative! Every time I come here is already busy and crowded but the line moves fast. It can be tough to find a seat but if you're willing to wait, then it is worth it! Or better yet, just grab your food and coffee and enjoy it at the nearby public garden ! read more

Thinking Cup - Matcha with almond milk and latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Stopped in for a breakfast sandwich and a cold brew while waiting on my friends. The sausage, egg, and cheese on english muffin was delicious and served up piping hot. And the cold brew came with its own house syrup choices, and I picked the honey cinnamon syrup option. The general vibe the place was pretty chill and I got a nice seat by the window to watch all the action happening over at the Boston Commons. I was looking for a place to work and a coffee shop, they did not have any free Wi-Fi (or any for that matter) that I could see just FYI. read more

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Stopped here for breakfast on new years day. The line went fast as they have 3 registers. The girl taking care of me was super nice. I got the chorizo breakfast burrito and a honey cinnamon latte. My friend got a latte with a different flavor and we both agreed it was a good latte but the flavors were barely recognizable. My other friend got a hot chocolate which he said is always great. My friend and I also agreed the chorizo breakfast burrito maybe needed more cheese, I just added mayo though and it was good! Their little treats looks really good as well. This is a cute cafe to stop at in Boston. read more

Thinking Cup - hot chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I ordered the iced matcha latte, iced honey cinnamon latte, grill cheese, and the Nutella croissant. Overall such a great experience. The food and drinks were delicious. I don't like Nutella croissants but this one was really good. The grilled sandwich is a must. The service was quick and friendly. The people(customers) were really friendly. Overall would come back again. read more

Thinking Cup - Grilled cheese sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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My friend and I came here for an afternoon pick-me-up. There's plenty of seats and the menu is quite extensive. I had an iced herbal tea (I think it was hibiscus and cinnamon) and we shared a matcha blueberry tiramisu. I thought the cake layers were a little wet and there was a bit too much cream in the ratio. Nonetheless, it was still delicious. read more

Thinking Cup - Matcha blueberry tiramisu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This place is across the street from Boston Common, and very busy, at least on this Sunday morning. The service wasn't particularly friendly, but the patients were beautiful and delicious and the coffee and good, too. They have pastries, coffee, sandwiches, and traditional breakfast. The prices are on spot and they are quick to boot. read more

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I would have originally given this coffee shop a five star review because I had a great cup every time that I am in Boston. They also have great GF options, but today, I traveled from the airport to get a great cup only to find low quality slop. The foam was just plopped on top and the bean pull was charred so my latte tasted bitter and burnt. So I would say, take your chances, you may get a wonderful cup or crap. I would say the best cup was from this older man who poured me a beautiful cup. Good luck! read more

Quiche was so delicious I had it twice in 3 days. A small but quaint location near everything downtown. Nice coffees and pastries too read more

Thinking Cup - Crustless bacon gruyere quiche - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Thinking Cup looks like a throwback to an earlier style of coffee shop. Its interior has darker colors and a cozy interior, in contrast to the proliferation of light wood and airy interiors. The tables, set with old newspaper clippings, hearken to bygone days as well. They don't even have wifi! What Thinking Cup does offer is a competitively priced menu. Want breakfast? A plain bagels for $2.75, or $3.50 for cream cheese. A BEC breakfast sandwich costs $5.75. Black coffee - $3.50 for a large cup. Today, I had coffee and a breakfast burrito. The burrito costs $6.75, so it comes as a smaller portion (will fill you up a bit more than a BEC, but don't expect a farmer's breakfast size). The burrito had scrambled egg, black beans, salsa, and a choice of sausage, ham, bacon, or chorizo. read more

Thinking Cup - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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This cafe is always a safe choice on Newbury. Food feels fresh and coffee/matcha are decent. By no means is there a WOW factor but you always know what to expect which is great. Seating is difficult to achieve, but if you manage to secure a spot, then you're good to go. read more

One of my favorite coffee spots in the city! The Thinking Cup strikes the perfect balance between cozy café vibes and seriously good coffee. Whether you're grabbing a quick espresso or settling in with a book, it just works. I had latte and a avocado toast, and both were top-notch. The coffee is smooth and flavorful--no burnt aftertaste, just rich, high-quality beans. And the food? Fresh, satisfying, and way better than your average café fare. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with a cool, slightly vintage feel. It's the kind of place you can lose track of time in. read more

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This seamed to be the choice of our group when walking around Boston. Great menu and massive biscotti. Pleasant staff and of course delicious smooth coffee read more

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A great little spot for sure!! Their coffees are good, small but yummy and I like some of their more creative offerings! The pastries definitely shine and I always enjoy the sandwiches. Would highly recommend getting them on the focaccia rather than sourdough but that's maybe just me. The seating is cute and always has some spots open. Staff can be a hit or miss of being lovely/no notes or being the grumpiest people alive but that's anywhere I guess. read more

Thinking Cup - Grilled Cheese with aioli, sourdough, Gruyère, peppers onions and jalepenos - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Blueberry matcha was tasty. Honey cinnamon latte needed some more sweetness. The fruit tart was delish! The woman who assisted me was very helpful in helping me decide on a drink. Cute cozy spot. read more

Thinking Cup - blueberry matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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This was a really cool spot and find. I wish I had some time to just spend here on a dreary day but, alas, I had take out. I wanted a black cup of coffee, which was fantastic. It really made me consider getting a bag of beans. It's also a good location if you are near or at the park and want a good cup of coffee. read more

Just a bunch of bratty kids who think they're too good to work here. Coffee tastes like crap. Bad vibes all around. Also, what coffee shop doesn't have WiFi? In downtown Boston? Surrounded by universities? The place is also gross, a full blown cockroach crawled on my table while I was eating. Do better Thinking Cup. read more

I stopped by during a stroll around the common and loved how cozy it was inside! There are plenty of great seating options and it seems like a good place to get work done. I got a hot caramel latte which wasn't too sweet and kept my hands warm on my walk (tasted great too). I didn't realize they have multiple locations too! Will definitely stop by again read more

Espresso in my iced latte was smooth and delicious. Price is in line with other places around here. They also had a good retail selection with a local kombucha that I tried and really enjoyed. Super sweeet staff. Sandwich wasn't anything special but didn't have anything wrong with it, overall good. Right by Boston common on Tremont street. I enjoyed my stuff before work by the fountain and it was a very nice start to the day. Dark/moody coffee shop vibe inside but no public wifi according to a convo I eavesdropped on while waiting for my sandwich. read more

Thinking Cup - Egg & cheese sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Thinking Cup is no longer the newest spot on the block for a pastry, with Bakey having opened it's doors during the pandemic. But from my handful of visits at both, I have to give it to the Thinking Cup for pleasant service, and they definitely hold their own for the pastries. I love their almond croissants, as do many others likely, since they are out of the pastry by the time I mosey over after work sometimes. But that only caused me to discover the yumminess of their sweet and savory bacon scones. So good! The seasonal pumpkin cheesecake was a nice light treat that wasn't too sweet. read more

Nice atmosphere heavy on wood and antique decor. Seats a little too close together, but better that than not enough seats. Coffee: Went with a Honduran pour-over, which was weak and watery for the price tag, but did have some of the descriptors. Blueberry Muffin: Good size, very dense and kind of a Play-Doh texture, not that that's a bad thing. Not that sweet, also not that that's a bad thing. Had an odd cheese-danish-y flavor though. Would love to give this place another try even though they didn't wow me. Some of the other items in the pastry case looked interesting. read more

Thinking Cup - Blueberry Muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Coffee is outstanding, beans from around the world . Tables to enjoy coffee and breakfast

Super good coffee, quick service, and very nice ambience as well as very clean they have a lot of seating in the back read more

Thinking Cup - Cappuccino and Americano - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I gotta give this place five stars as this was one of the best Americanos I've had. Had the lemon poppy scone as well, was not bad at all. The atmosphere was good too, a great place to start your day. read more

When they're serving Stumptown coffee, you know the brew will be good. When you try their croissants and you realize it's maybe the best one you've had in the US outside of Paris, you know their other pastries will be good. When you look at the menu board, from coffee to pastries to lunch menu and pinch yourself as you read pre-Covid pricing in a major city, downtown, you know you should come back. Again and again. This place is terrific and although the seating area in this location is smaller, it's very cozy and the whole interior design is warm and inviting. Too bad I live in LA. read more

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Gross. I got the cold brew and it tasted like bean water. For help with flavor I added soy milk from the counter (that wasn't kept chilled, should be noted) - and it didn't do a thing. I tossed it after a few more sips, which I dont think I have ever done with a coffee. It was also filled so heavily with large cubes of ice (which made the water melt even faster into it - turning it into actually water instead of even bean water). My friend's latte was sickeningly sweet, and my other friend's espresso tasted like crap... Would obviously not recommend. read more

I stopped by Thinking Cup during a work trip to Boston. My coworker and I went to grab coffee and breakfast. I had a latte and the chorizo breakfast burrito. The latte was good and burrito was delicious! Service was polite and friendly. read more

Thinking Cup - Outside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I've been to Thinking Cup a handful of times and it's always packed, even though there's plenty of seating. It's located right on Newbury Street, so it's no wonder it's a popular spot! I usually come more for the vibes and to hang out for a bit if I'm walking around the area, which is what people there seem to be doing there most of the time. I haven't tried any of their food items, but they've got all the café classes. If I was hungry, I'd probably go to Tatte instead. However, this has more of a typical café feel if that's more of your vibe. I'll be back! read more

I think it's overrated. It is a tight place and the people were with a very flat affect. The coffee was nothing to remember. I would work on this feedback, they definitely have a great potential given their premium location. This is coffee shop number 3785 I try.. read more

Extremely rude and not welcoming at all! The skinny guy with glasses, Boston cap, and black sweater with flowers was extremely rude and was soft spoken and was impatient when I couldn't hear him. Coffee was delicious and the sandwich was okay. I won't try this location again but will check out the other two. read more

Thinking Cup - Egg & cheese sandwich on sourdough bread - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Very friendly service! My latte was very good. I also ordered a bagel with jam. I did enjoy the vibe of this place! read more

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Thinking Cup is a charmer. When you peek in from Tremont it looks dark but what it is, actually, is extremely cozy. I've been a handful of times. My favorite is the blueberry cornmeal cake, a round muffin-like treat with moist and subtly flavored cake, and fresh blueberries. Second would be the Morning Glory muffin. I've had one of their breakfast sandwiches which was piping hot and flavorful though not with spectacular ingredients (go to Patty and Mike's for your breakfast sandwich needs). Also there is a chill vibe, very study friendly. read more

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Reminds me of the cute cafes you see on sitcoms. Not sure if this place is an east coast staple but all the food looked delicious, personally my food was delicious. Make sure you get your pastries warmed up! Game changer! If you're on the go, the service is quick! If you don't want to sit in the cafe and enjoy a stroll with your coffee, the Boston commons is right across the street. Cute cafe with decent pricing and solid, quick service. I wish I could have tried all the pastries but the berry pastry in the photo I posted was soooooooo good (again, warm it up!). When I come back to Boston, I'll be ordering at least 3 pastries haha. read more

Thinking Cup - Pastry box - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The Coffee was okay but the cake was so old and not good! To my surprise, they did not have WIFI!!! I am not going back. The grapefruit juice was alright! read more

Thinking Cup - Cappuccino + grapefruit juice + orange cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts