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    Thinking Cup

    4.1 (731 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    That is a big biscotti
    John C.

    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

    Antonia F.

    Very friendly service and good coffee. It gets busy but still has a chill ambiance and could be good for working for even reading. Service was also fast.

    Lemon poppyseed scone
    Rachel R.

    Great spot located in the north end! I got a few pastries - lemon poppyseed scone and a Dubai chocolate croissant - and a honey cinnamon latte. Service was friendly and quick and there was plenty of seating. Great spot to meet friends or even study.

    Rhonda J.

    Cute no complaints I just don't give 5 stars unless a true walk on water experience. In Boston as a tourist and I just picked a random spot.....not a chain. Small with limited seating but I didn't have trouble with dining in for breakfast. Lots of yummy pastries. Responsibly sourced options. I had the veggie quiche with coffee. It was served on an actual plate with an actual coffee mug and they even had REAL cream . Everything was good.....I remembered to take a picture. The gentleman who waited on me was helpful and polite. Dunkin' Donuts and McDonalds are on the same block. Treat yourself to some better quality food.

    Lemon poppyseed scone and cold brew
    Madi L.

    5/5 - absolutely loved! I am picky with my coffee, especially cold brew and syrups, but decided to try the cold brew with honey cinnamon and it was SO GOOD. Light and full of flavor. Just perfect. I got a lemon poppyseed scone and it was the best scone I ever had. Not dry at all and so delicious. Staff was nice and quick.

    Avocado toast
    Cori F.

    We chose this place because it was close to where our tour started. Food and drinks were good - nothing great but not terrible. The girl taking our order was not friendly at all - she either hates her job or just doesn't have a service-minded personality. Either way, it turned us off from this place.

    John H.

    This chain served up a robust cup of coffee with a nice selection of baked goods. They also had beans from one of my favorite roasters. A long shop with lots of seating but it can get a bit loud. With only window on one end there is not much natural light.

    Iced matcha latte with soy milk
    Claire C.

    This coffee shop is ADORABLE! What a perfect stop for a hot cup of coffee on a cold day. The inside was very clean and there were plenty of tables to sit at while we had our drinks. The service was very quick and the staff was friendly. I got a hot vanilla latte with oatmilk and it was DELICIOUS. One of the better special coffee drinks I've had in a while. My friend got an iced matcha latte with soy milk, which was very earthy. I'm not a huge fan of matcha, but if you enjoy matcha drinks that aren't very sweet I would definitely recommend getting one from here. I will be going again next time I'm in Boston!

    Freshly filled cannolis and expresso
    Laurie E.

    Quick coffee and cannoli while in the little Italy Thinking Cup is a great option worth checking out. Cozy and dimly lit. Service was decent but not overly friendly and the seating limited. The expresso had a bit of a bitter aftertaste. Love that this is a baked on premise establishment. Would go for a cappuccino next time!!!

    Quiche..it's what's for breakfast
    Jeff S.

    A staple in the North end. The coffee is magnificent and the quiche is to die for. Good morning! Ambience is Rustic inside and service is fast even when busy.

    Hazelnut Latte

    Lovely little coffee shop in the North End of Boston. Hazelnut latte was amazing and service was great.

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    Ambiance was cute. Got the brown sugar latte and the vanilla latte. Liked the vanilla latte better than the brown sugar. Cute place.

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    Magnificent coffee, pastries, and ambience. Take a break from Hanover Street for a real north end treat!!

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