Thinking Cup

Stopped by the Boston location after hearing so much about Uncle Tetsu's famous Japanese…read morecheesecake. There was a short wait since they bake the cheesecakes fresh in batches, but it moved pretty quickly. The Original Japanese Cheesecake was warm, soft, and definitely lived up to its signature "jiggle." It's very different from a traditional cheesecake--much lighter, fluffier, and less sweet, almost like a cross between a soufflé and a sponge cake. If you're expecting a rich New York-style cheesecake, this isn't that. Personally, I enjoyed how light it was, and it didn't leave me feeling overly full. The staff was friendly, and the shop was clean and well organized. My only suggestion would be to have a few more seating options since it's mostly grab-and-go. Overall, it's worth checking out if you're in downtown Boston or curious about Japanese-style cheesecake. I'd come back again and would like to try some of their other pastries next time.

I visited this place on a Sunday morning . When I walked in, there was no staff present and I had…read moreto wait a few minutes before someone came to assist me. I ordered an Ube cheesecake and repeated my order as it seemed there might have been some miscommunication. I was in a bit of a rush due to limited parking and unfortunately didn't check my bag before leaving. When I got home, I realized I had been given a different cheesecake than what I ordered. I decided to keep it rather than return, as going back to Chinatown wasn't convenient at the time. The cheesecake itself was also disappointing in texture and freshness--it felt quite soggy and not as fresh as expected. Overall, the experience did not meet my expectations, and I don't think I would return.

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Bao Bao Bakery & Cafe

4.0(185 reviews)

I was looking for some bakery buns to bring to friends and stumbled on Bao Bao in Chinatown. They…read morehave a nice selection of Chinese buns, pastries, and cake slices. I ended up choosing the red bean & matcha mochi bun, cream puff with mango, and pork sung roll to-go. My favorite has to be the red bean & matcha mochi bun which is super unique as I haven't seen the combination before but it was super yummy with chewy mochi in the middle. The pork sung roll was also pretty good. The cream puff on the other hand was a bit disappointing as the cream tastes a bit artificial and was not the light & fluffy whipped cream filling that I like in cream puffs.

I've gone to this bakery so many times and it's always great!! They have great prices on their…read moreitems and they are so delicious!! The sesame balls are always fantastic, I get them every time. Their Yuzu tea is also my go to and so delicious. I tried the scallion bread this time and it was such a hit, not super oniony and a the bread is a little sweet to balance it out. I would recommend every item in the case from bread to pastry.

Very lychee in flavor. Soft fluffy cake

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Lychee mousse cake

CT Sweet Kingdom

3.6(127 reviews)

The Mango Kingdom and Mango Moochi are perfect. They are so refreshing on a summer day or as an…read moreevening sweet treat. The portion size is good and it is reasonably priced. I love coming here! :) #supportlocalbusinesses

Had the Strawberry Coconut Jelly Shaved Ice Dessert and it was truly refreshing and super tasty!! A…read moresweet and Yummy! The place is small but a well kept shop in Chinatown! Easy to find and plenty of places to sit at a table and enjoy ! Lots of choices do next time I go will try the soft Waffle Dessert! It's self service where you order and pick up!

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2 Mango Kingdom's, Coffee Ice Cream and Milk Tea Shaved Ice.

One Zo

3.9(89 reviews)

Out of all the boba spots in the area, Onezo has been my go to for my boba cravings. They make…read moretheir own boba so they have unique flavors to choose from. The classic brown sugar boba can't go wrong with any drink option. But a strong recommendation from me is the black sesame pearls. It isn't too sweet and it provides a nice toasty flavor of the black sesame that makes a drink especially yummy. They are consistent with their drinks and I haven't been disappointed in a drink I've gotten. Their Hong Kong milk tea is one of their signature drinks and it is a strong tea flavor that isn't sweetened unless you add boba to it. The interior is bright and clean with a couple of tables to sit at. They're never super busy since the drinks are made so quickly. I haven't tried the desserts here just yet but I've heard good things so far.

Came here for a snack. Small place with a couple of seats and table. We ordered two desserts and a…read moredrink. The drink was really sweet dessert was okay. We definitely have had better. The mangos were a little too sour for our liking. They made us the wrong dessert at first so they had to make us a new one. They were nice enough to let us keep the mistake to try. The mochi balls had a nice chew to them. Decent dessert place but not the best.

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Corner Cafe Bakery

4.1(125 reviews)

Solid egg tarts, but remember to bring cash because there's a minimum for credit card. Can never go…read morewrong. I've never tried any of their other items though I would assume they are reliable and delicious as well.

I was craving a pork bun and I happened to be right next to this store so I went in. This FIRE…read morebread was super fluffy and filling ratio was good! Would recommend Service was fast and there were two people available to check out. There is a 10 dollar minimum for a card purchase though so unless you are going to buy 5+ breads, I would bring cash!

Cafe Corner on Harrison

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Tora Japanese Restaurant

4.4(954 reviews)

I came here on my last trip to Boston and liked it so much that I knew I had to come back again!…read more Tora Japanese is located in Chinatown--in the basement area of one of the buildings, so seating is pretty limited. I came for lunch with two friends, and they didn't have a table for three, but the hostess was able to quickly accommodate us by rearranging another party that just sat down, and we were able to get some seats at the bar. Service was really fast and friendly throughout our dining experience. I ordered the sake don from the lunch menu, which came with a good-sized portion of rice topped with salmon sashimi and a side of miso soup. Definitely a great spot for a quick and affordable lunch in Chinatown!

Saw this on Google Maps and was so impressed at how quickly we got seated and food came out, but…read morealso the fresheners of fish! It seems like a very popular spot, so be prepared to wait. There are so many variations of the Don, great quality and price. Saving this place for future Boston visits!

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Tea Do - Boston

3.9(772 reviews)

Walked in this morning placed our order for 4 drinks got the green apple smoothie, taro dragon,…read morejasmine tea all great drinks service were quick and efficient. There were 3 super great looking Asian females doing a great job during a busy time in a professional manner. The ambience in the place was great music low light great place to chill. Need to stop by plenty to chose from lots of great tasty choices of drinks I can see why people keep returning but definitely always a large why not. Just try it. Great job ladies you ladies did great keep it up and smile !!! See you soon!!! Btw no pics drinks didn't last lol

What a fun and funky place to randomly walk into! I waltzed in to Tea Do to find it absolutely…read morepacked (I'm sure a large portion of the patronage was due to the fact that it was Pride, but from what I've read this location is typically pretty busy regardless)! They have three tablet kiosks for self-ordering, and it's an intuitive UI, so the process was simple. Once I made my decision from their extensive list of options and combinations, it took me maybe 2 minutes from start to finish to build and submit my order. I ordered a large taro milk tea and it was everything I had hoped for. Flavorful, not too sweet, and the tapioca was a wonderful consistency. My only thing was that it was so busy and loud that the staff were unable to continuously call out when orders were complete, or you couldn't hear them. I eventually went up to the bar, noticed my drink had been sitting a few minutes, yelled over, "This is mine, thanks!!" Smiled, and then grabbed it. Beyond that? It was absolutely a great experience.

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*.Fresh Avocado Smoothie & *.Oolong Milk Tea

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*.Juliet and *.Tropical Twister (both Large, less sugar and less ice adding boba)

Taiwan Bakery

3.9(40 reviews)

So many bakeries on this street...which one to try? Located beside more old school Ho Yuen that…read moreI'll have to try next, Taiwan Bakery has an inviting feel. Walk up the stairs and the cases show off their pre-wrapped buns and other goodies. The cashier has a gruff about her that's not as inviting. The coconut butter bun was lacking than the more usual coconut bun with filling. The Portuguese eggs tarts were luciously soft and creamy not too sweet, and the regular egg tarts good. Good bakery overall but not earth shattering with a decent selection. Enjoy!

Got myself a HUGEEE steamed pork bun. It was around 4 dollars, which is a steal. It was pretty…read moregood, but the bun to filling ratio made me sad. It was like 3/4 bun 1/4 filling... The bread kept being stocked and it felt like I was in a corporate bakery not a local one. But prices were fair and system was efficient. There is a minimum 10 dollar purchase to pay with credit card. Otherwise it is cash only! Also they don't have pennies. Pretty cozy inside but no room to eat!

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Cafe Darq

4.2(136 reviews)

amazing customer service from ann and wen the best ever. this is the most life changing drink ive…read moreever had.

Exotic coffee flavor would bring you to a French -Vietnamese cafe with modern fusion style from…read moreSaigon, Indochina. Then you could blend back into the multicultural atmosphere of Boston Chinatown while the memory of the great coffee willbe on your mind forever. P/S: ALL THE STAFF ARE RIDICULOUSLY ATTENTIVE & KIND!!

Interior

Smoked Salmon Banh Mi w/ Truffle Aioli

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Vietnamese Iced Coffee

Top Bread

3.8(153 reviews)

I'm quite curious about the relationship between the three bakeries in Chinatown…read more(Corner/Top/Taiwan). Although their names seem to have nothing to do with each other, they share paper bags and some products. Are they sister shops run by the same team? Egg Tart蛋撻: Since there was no insulated box, it was cold, which is a shame compared to Corner Cafe. The egg and milk aromas were masked, but there was a slight eggy smell. Portuguese Egg Tart葡撻: Although it was also cold, I preferred the baking. It had a thin crust, and the filling was still smooth and delicate, with a richer egg, milk, and sweet flavor. Butter Bun奶香包: The best product, but I forgot to take a picture... I unexpectedly encountered "Little Swell bread微波麵包," something that has disappeared in China for a long time. It was exactly the soft and moist texture I remembered, and the milk, butter, and salt flavors were even stronger.

Solid bakery in Boston's Chinatown. Would rate it a 3.5. Everything is individually packaged so…read moreit's nice being able to try a selection of pastries. They've gotten expensive over the years (now it's about $4-5 for a bun) and the quality can be hit or miss. Some things are fantastic such as their milk bread loaves or taro buns. Other items are just okay such as their raisin coconut bread & bolo baos. Those tend to be dry & flavorless. Like many other Chinatown businesses they require a $10 minimum to pay with card, so definitely more convenient to bring cash.

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Ricardo V.

16 years ago

The Thinking Cup is amazing, I am so happy that they are now open! I have lived in Downtown Boston on Boylston Street for two years and this place is exactly what I have been waiting for. I lived in Paris for two years previous to living in Boston and going to The Thinking Cup so much reminds me of being in a small cafe in Europe. The cafe has a very comfortable and relaxing atmosphere and is the perfect place to go with a friend to have lunch or just a latte and sit and chat. The first time I went to The Thinking Cup the owner welcomed us and introduced himself as well as explained all the different coffees and menu items, he was extremely welcoming and gracious for our visit. He was very passionate about the cafe, and the fact that he was going around talking with the customers was very impressive. The service was outstanding, one employee brought me a different pastry to try that he thought I might enjoy as well as offered to get me another latte which is something that I have never seen in a coffee shop around here! I had a latte as well as a chocolate croissant the first time I went, the latte was out of this world and the chocolate croissant is my new favorite breakfast pastry. I went to The Thinking Cup for lunch the next day, I ordered the chicken sandwich which was served on a cranberry bread with apple and brie cheese, by far one of the best sandwiches I have ever had a very unique combination. My friend ordered the roast beef with horse radish sauce as well as the days special black bean soup both which I tried and were very very good. The design of the cafe is very nice as well and you can tell that they paid very close attention to detail when designing the space. Every little thing was thought of down to the bathrooms which I was blown away by. I will definitely be frequenting this place on a regular basis. Edit: I had to add a comment about the hazelnut latte it is by far the BEST specialty latte I have ever had! They freshly prepare the hazelnut at the cafe by roasting etc.. A must try! read more

Jae Young L.

15 years ago

I do not kid when I say I have tried every pastry, cup cake, and dessert item they sell; I loved every single one. Their coffee, like everyone says, is excellent as well. There are no words really to describe how good this place is, just go and be amazed. Honestly, yes it will be expensive, crowded, and filled with students. But what do you expect from a place that is located right in downtown, next to a college, and in one of the priciest neighborhoods in all of Boston. Plus, your paying for the amazing quality. I was lucky enough to meet and talk with the owner. Just by talking with him, you know he cares deeply about his customers. He built his business on the motto that customer satisfaction is everything. He stops by the shop many times a day just to make sure people are happy with the service as well as the coffee (and other yummy goodies). I don't know if he will be happy with my writing this (sorry owner!) , but he and his staff honestly obsess over yelp reviews. He looks at it everyday to see how he can improve his shop, and make people happy. One yelper complained how it is too cold near the door, he put in a curtain to block the cold air within the next couple of days. He is definitely genuine about customer satisfaction. read more

Audrey C.

207

11 years ago

For all the people saying The Thinking Cup is "crowded" and "there's nowhere to sit," well, duh. First of all, you're in a popular area of Boston full of coffee-lovers, and the store is small. If you don't want to wait in a long line, go somewhere else. If you want to sit down, but there are no seats, take it to go. The crowd is inevitable, but the servers handle it well. I come here all the time and I have a fairly complicated order-- I think they've only messed it up once, and fixed it right away. The coffee is fantastic, especially if you prefer a stronger taste. I crave it in between classes. It's a great place to bring a friend, have an intimate meeting, or read a book. It's in between a very gourmet Paul, casual Tatte, and fast-paced Starbucks. read more

Daniel O.

16 years ago

The Thinking Cup served me the best cappucino I've had in Boston. I hate having to admit it, but this place is even better than Cafe Fixe - which also has highly trained baristas and uses Stumptown coffee. The barista are not only very friendly and seem to be having a lot of fun with their work which leads to even better coffee being made. Service was timely also. They must also have the best atmosphere for a cafe in town with old black and white photographs lining the wallls, tables with famous newspaper covers under glass covers and black and white movies projected on one wall. I think they even make their own baked goods, if so, then they make not only great coffee but excellent cupcakes, scones, and cakes. Go there now. read more

Susan H.

16 years ago

Came across this place after reading an article in the Boston Globe. I braved the cold and snow and walked across the park. I was not expecting much, as there is not much to impress with on the other side of the Boston Common. Well, I am here to tell you that this place could be anywhere in Boston and do very well. Yes, nice feel but that is just the beginning. The hospitality is what you would find at a 5 star establishment. I would say this place is only a coffee house but so much more than that. As it relates to the COFFEE. Well I thought I died and went to coffee heaven. If it was not so late I would have had another Latte. I also had an amazing eclair to top it off. I plan to make this my new go to place. read more

Susan J.

11 years ago

The believing cup has a great feeling, I'd love to come here and study or sit and converse with a buddy. All of there staff were super friendly and very detail oriented. It's possible for you to tell a great deal of thought went into this area. I can not wait for them to open on wednesday! oh, and for the java- excellent! I had a lovely latte :) edit: went back again today for another open house and attempted the roast chicken sandwich. It was not warm like I was anticipating for some reason but it was DELICIOUS! I am definitely getting that again. It'd thinly sliced deli chicken, chopped apples, a soft cheese, cranberry bread, cranberry spread, + mixed greens... yum! read more

John L.

11 years ago

Kaitlin N.

16 years ago

This place is great for hipsters and probably the Emerson kids. However, I was horrified at having to pay $4 for hot chocolate in an espresso cup. Seriously, $4 for less liquid than I could fit in one side of my cheek? The hot chocolate was good and gourmet, but I'm a little more down to earth than that. I also paid $6 for cheesecake smaller than my clenched fist. However, it redeemed itself slightly, because it was delicious, I will admit. The chai latte was okay, nothing too special. At least its price was reasonable ($3.50). Overall, this place has a nice ambience and the staff was friendly, but the prices are just too high for me. read more

Babz B.

1 year ago

We were excited about this excellent find only around the corner from our hotel. Was pleasantly surprised by the gluten free options for me. My husband got the lemon poppy scone and my daughter got the avocado toast and they were both excellent. I got the chia pudding which was delish and tomorrow I will be back to try the avocado toast on GF toast. Also highly recommend the iced latte with oat milk. Warm comfy atmosphere, top-notch service, plenty of seating and a wide variety of food options. Highly recommend! read more

Joy P.

11 years ago

I'm an avid coffee drinker that rarely if ever opts for any additional coffee flavorings. However, their hazelnut latte is worth the try and the hype. Pair it with one of their delicious macaroons for an additional "Mmmm". The only down side is that the Tremont location is often crowded, making it difficult to sit and catchup with friends or get work done on your laptop. Bright side: this isn't a problem on a beautiful day. Grab your order to go and people watch (or duck watch) in the Common across the street. read more

Jim J.

16 years ago

Stopped into this place...not to be a broken record, great coffee, cupcakes, and grill cheese...but this is not what makes this place. It is the hospitality. The owner stopped by our table, asked us how are things. It was not forced, he was actually concerned. He chatted with us about Boston and things to do in the area. He gave us more information in 10 minutes than I achieved looking on the internet for an hour. Give this place your business, a great locally owned coffee house. Good luck.... read more

Loan C.

132

15 years ago

I have never noticed this place before and I can't believe that I ever missed it. I met one of my friends here who insisted that I must try it since I am such a coffee fiend. That day I had the coconut macaroon, a peanut butter cupcake and the iced hazelnut latte. Everything tasted great! Although, it does down me a bit that the iced hazelnut latte only comes in one size, that's right ONE SIZE ONLY. ;[ I do however like it very much, This place is definitely one of my guilty pleasures. read more

Jae L.

13 years ago

No matter what time it is they always seem to be busy but it is definitely worth the wait.Their hazelnut latte and chocolate croissant is heaven. Not only are their coffee and baked goods amazing, their attention to detail is also ridiculous (in a good way). During the winter a customer complained that there is a draft when someone opens the door, within a couple of days the owner put in a curtain system to block the draft. Just give them a try and I'm sure you will come back. read more

Jen B.

16 years ago

I LOVE this place! I'm so glad it opened. It has such a cozy and inviting atmosphere. The coffee is GREAT- so smooth and rich. FINALLY, a real coffee shop in Boston. The food is awesome too. My friend and i got a couple sandwiches and some pastries. The chicken sandwich with the cranberry bread and the roast beef with the horse radish sauce were DELICIOUS!! The pastries were great too. The chocolate croissants are AMAZING! I will be frequently this lovely spot often. read more

Amy J.

16 years ago

Hazelnut latte. Get it, love it. So delicious, although the portion is small for the amount you pay...oh well. Sometimes you gotta sacrifice... It's a small little coffee shop that is smaller and quieter (in my opinion) then your typical coffee shop or starbucks. It's got a good location, and their bagels are fresh too (but the portions of cream cheese are miniscual...especially for the price..meh..) Bring a book or meet a friend here. It's nice :) read more

Spencer A.

14 years ago

I was visiting Boston last weekend in the commons, when I felt the craving for a good coffee. The Thinking Cup automatically came on my radar because of its location. I had heard excellent reviews from a couple of my buddies in the area so I decided to check it out. The baristas were warm and welcoming and I enjoyed an excellent cappuccino. My delicious mini cupcake was a great touch to finish off my visit. Time and money well spent! read more

Donald A.

12 years ago

I went there with my girlfriend for breakfast,we ordered BAGELS WITH CREAM CHEESE and CHOCOLATE CROISSANT....it was severely awesome,we had MOCHA too. and it was the finest mocha we ever had.... I've heard alot about this place,there LATTE's are good.it's an awesome place,great food,sweet and friendly staff.Everything there was organized. Service was really quick...I love that point :) It's a great place...HIGHLY RECOMMENDED... read more

Susan S.

16 years ago

I was in town for the weekend. Used Yelp as a source to find great places to go. Thanks to all you "yelpers" who write reviews. I am now on board, so hopefully I can contribute as well. This little coffee shop was flat amazing. The coffee was most likely the best I have ever had. The place was well designed, I loved the brick and the real wood everywhere. I had to wait for a seat for a few minutes, that was a good sign. read more

Eddie S.

445

11 years ago

After hearing so much about this chain of coffee shops, I had an ice coffee from this location. I found the coffee not anything spectacular; it was rather watered down and tasteless. I thought the atmosphere of the place was pretty nice, and it would be a good place to spend sometime chilling or even studying. I'll be back to try some of their other offerings in the future and see if I like it more. read more

Ahcene O.

8 years ago

As crazy as it sounds...not having wifi is a massive value proposition this amazing brand offers! I actually have to not answer emails and be forced to make legitimate conversation with my friends. As a millennial, that's something not too common ;) In all seriousness, their breakfast burrito and iced chai coffee makes me want to attack my day, every day. Hats off to the Thinking Cup for life. read more

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It was just ok for me. I ordered a cold brew with sugar free hazelnut syrup. A lot of places are…read moretaking on more sugar free flavors outside the basics and it's something that I look for now. I also enjoy cold foam which they do not do at this coffee shop. The coffee tasted good; however, it cost an additional .80 to splash my cold brew with cream?! This is typically up to my discretion as well as to how much cream I would like in my coffee. I'd stop back but would prefer trying other places next time.

Thinking Cup

4.2

(1k reviews)

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.

Central Perk Cafe

4.1

(109 reviews)