I ordered a honey cinnamon iced latte and thought it had the perfect amount of sweetness. The coffee shop has seating in the front and the back. It's a great place to meet up with friends or get some work done. They also had some pastry items and sandwiches. The employees were friendly and kept the line moving quickly. Definitely give this a shot if you're in the area. read more

Thinking Cup - Honey Cinnamon Iced Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Really cute spot! Definitely gets crowded fast, but if you snag a table it's a good spot to sit and enjoy coffee. I tried the brown sugar cardamom latte and liked it a lot. The cardamom flavor was very subtle and the brown sugar made it perfectly sweet. read more

Thinking Cup - Brown sugar cardamom latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Super cute and solid spot for breakfast and coffee! We stopped here in the morning before exploring the freedom trail and north end. Super cozy, albeit a teensy bit cramped (strollers users be aware). Service was great; they answered all my questions and double checked that the gluten free bread was also dairy free--it was! I got a breakfast sandwich without cheese and my husband got it as is. We also got a ham and cheese brioche bun for our toddler. I enjoyed my sandwich, the bacon was super tasty and cooked perfectly. My toddler ended up enjoying our eggs and bacon as well; my husband liked the brioche bun. Our coffee was good as well; I got a vanilla oat latte half sweet and he got an iced americano. Everything was great and it was a wonderful start to our day. Would for sure come back! read more

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

iced caramel latte was warm. didn't have much flavor either. as a girl would loves her overly sweet coffee I wouldn't recommend this place. staff weren't friendly either when I had a question about my drink. read more

I forgot to take photos but what a great cafe! I've been to Thinking Cup at other locations but this one was just as awesome. I love the variety of flavors for lattes and food. It was 5 degrees outside and i had to warm up with a honey cinnamon latte, amazing (as always). They also have gluten free tiramisu and i think i shed a few tears of happiness. I miss the taste of yummy desserts before going gluten free and this is the real deal. Everytime I'm in the area i will now be getting it! read more

I was walking around the North End and in need of a caffeine fix, so I ducked into the Thinking Cup, a cute cafe that offered loads of seating. It might not have looked like much from the outside, but the space went back very far. My companion grabbed a seat at one of the many tables, while I went up to the lengthy counter and ordered a regular hot coffee. The coffee seemed to be a medium brew and offered more fruity notes than chocolate ones, so it was not my favorite, but it did the trick. The place also had loads of food items and a variety sweet treats that even included vegan options. The Thinking Cup seemed like a great spot for locals to get some work done or for tourists to take a break from the neighborhood crowds. read more

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

Thinking Cup - That is a big biscotti - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Thinking Cup - Lemon poppyseed scone and cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

In the North End, there are options other than Italian for the residents. The Chinese takeout spot, China House, closed in 2022, leaving Billy Tse to feed the appetite within their borders. Across the street from where Cambodian sandwich shop Suasday, which opened mid 2022, once stood lies local coffee chain and purveyor of Portland, Oregon based Stumptown Coffee, Thinking Cup. It is a handicap accessible storefront, more deep than wide, with available seating throughout. Those having pre-ordered may head out back to see if it is ready and waiting. But otherwise it will be a tempting walk past the pastry case to get to those who are ready to take your order. Not everything available on site can be ordered via Square (https://thinking-cup-hanover.square.site/), for instance, I spied cannoli shells in a glass jar on the counter, terrific looking berries bread pudding and colorful macarons in the case, which were sadly not listed on Square. We have, however, sampled a number of their offerings over several visits. We found that we preferred the thick whole wheat chocolate chip cookies over the sea salt chocolate chip, primarily because we found it a bit less sweet. The peanut butter cookies are good. The eclairs were huge and light. Their blueberry cornmeal cake was soft and tasty. The ham and cheese brioche was light in bread and in ham - the ham bits were studded lightly within - fine for me with its light savory flavor profile, but perhaps disappointing to a true carnivore. My favorite so far is their light and generously topped fruit tart, 4 inch in diameter with a tender crust and their almond croissant. *** Their heirloom tomatoes crostada was a fine savory option with surprise corn kernels tucked in. While their berries bread pudding was a fine moist eggy treat, yet surprisingly light. read more

Beware the wrath of the management.... I've visited this café many times, and while the food and coffee are consistently good, the management is consistently not. When a "Latte" was called out--with no name attached--I picked it up, as only a few people were waiting and no one else claimed it. It turned out to be someone else's drink, and instead of handling it professionally, the manager shouted my name across the café and demanded I return it, even though I had already started drinking it. He then publicly berated me for not waiting for my name, despite never having used one for that order. Even if I picked up the wrong drink, there is no excuse for that kind of treatment. read more

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

I was looking for a place to relax a bit, hop on wifi to get a bit of work done, and get a decnt latte. Latte is fine. No wifi, tho, and the oitlet didn't work. The tables were a bit dirty for a slow time of the day. =( A bit dark in the back portion. A lot of potential tho to make this a happening spot. read more

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. read more

Thinking Cup - Avocado toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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. read more

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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! read more

Thinking Cup - Iced matcha latte with soy milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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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!!! read more

Thinking Cup - Freshly filled cannolis and expresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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This was my first time trying the "Thinking Cup" chain in the Boston city. I was not very impressed. I ordered an iced latte with extra milk, and when I got my order I was not satisfied with the amount of milk. My coffee was very dark, and I politely told the barista that it was not exactly what I had ordered. She asked me what I ordered, and after I explained she stood there staring at my drink and didn't offer to remake it. I said it was okay but was a little surprised. She then pointed at the table across the room with to the stand with the cream/milk and told me to do it myself. I am a very understanding customer, but it was a bit surprising. It's not my favorite situation when I have to make my own drink at a cafe :( read more

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. read more

Thinking Cup - Quiche..it's what's for breakfast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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

Thinking Cup - Hazelnut Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

My mother and I stopped here for a quick breakfast before heading back to CT. They have a variety of pastries, breakfast sandwiches and gluten free options. I went with an iced latte, BALT sandwich, berry financier and tiramisu. Mom went with a latte and Smoking Jamaican breakfast sandwich. We both enjoyed our sandwiches, lattes and tiramisu. The berry financier was a little dense but pretty good. Overall service and food were good. We enjoyed it, and I would check them out again. read more

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This is my favorite coffee spot in the North End, perfect for quick bites/ treats and delicious coffee! I will always come here when I'm in town, they have fast service, a fun ambiance of old Boston newspapers in the tables and coffee done right. read more

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Delicious food as always. Fast and friendly service. Lovely ambiance to enjoy a pastry and cappuccino. read more

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Drink: caramel latte! The latte had a very smooth texture to sip on; however, I think the caramel flavor was lacking. Their syrups are "home made," but I definitely wish there was a bit more flavor to it. Ambience: I came on a late afternoon. The workers were super quick and there was plenty of room to sit at. read more

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

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

A little late on this review from the Boston trip, but I wanted to follow a terrible experience with a positive one, and Thinking Cup mornings linger in my brain. Was there a Starbucks in our hotel? Yes. But no one was rushing and life is too short for corporate coffee. We ducked in here out of the rain on a cold mid-morning. It wasn't packed and it looked like a local's spot, people were settled in. A group of (I assume) retired men in the corner having a spirited catch-up. Accents abound (love that). A barista wearing a Nosferatu shirt. It's the little things, y'all. I hate when people say anything is a vibe but I will and it was. Is Cozy AF a thing? Old newspaper/historical decor and calming colors juxtaposed with the huge board of gluten-free offerings (to me GF is more now than then). To be fair, the list was written on a chalkboard which worked well. Non-robotic friendly staff for the win. They have a great menu to suit any taste. Plus, their own pastry chef and house made syrups! For me, always a keto latte and they do it well. We had breakfast sandwiches once and they hit the spot. Each time we stayed longer than we planned. Apparently during one visit, I'd purchased a large peanut butter chocolate rice krispie treat. Found it in my bag at about 3AM after a night out. It was amazing and I will never forget it. Thanks for the memories, Thinking Cup. You live up to your name ;) read more

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I loved my quick visit to the Thinking Cup! As my husband and I were visiting historic sights along the freedom trail, we needed somewhere to stop for a quick caffeine boost and to get some work done- Thinking Cup was exactly what we needed! I ordered a Honey Cinnamon latte, which was both beautiful and so good that it converted my usually coffee-hating husband. Service was fast and so friendly - our barista was super sweet and I enjoyed chatting with her for a few minutes. The shop itself is quiet and peaceful, enabling us to and get some remote work done before heading back out. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in Boston. read more

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What a cute and quant coffee shop that offers a variety of coffee and drink offerings. They have a really long dinig area that cannot be noticed just by looking at the front of the establishment. The service is amazing and really gets to know you. I came in during lunch on a Wednesday afternoon and it was packed. The dining crowd was diverse, from young to old, singles studying to groups laughing it out over a coffee. The sandwiches they offer looked delicious and something I have to try next time read more

Thinking Cup - Odering area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Cute and cozy coffee shop, great for reading a book and staying present in the moment. The coffee is good and there was no wait to find seats. Love the good service and vibes and I hope to be back soon. read more

Thinking Cup - Inside shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great little bakery/coffee bar located in the North End. As soon as you walk in you are met by the sweet smell of baked goods and fresh roasted coffee. All the baked goods looked delicious, but we were still full from lunch. We ended up with a cappuccino and an espresso. My cappuccino was delicious had a cute design on top like the top places do, lol. Wife's espresso put hair on my chest. Counter help was warm and friendly just like you want them to be read more

Thinking Cup - Macchiato and espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Quick friendly service. You order at the counter and grab a table while you wait for your coffee and food. They have a nice selection of food options. The cappuccino was very good. I ordered the spinach and mushroom quiche. It was very tasty. Nice layers of vegetable with the cheese and egg. The only problem was it wasn't heated all The way through. Some bites were cool which was unfortunate because it was flavorful. I did love that it was served with an arugula salad. That was fresh and very tasty with a nice lemony vinaigrette. My husbands egg sandwich was good but the cheese wasn't melted. His egg sandwich was hot. read more

Thinking Cup - Cappuccino- nice coffee art - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Solid selection of food for breakfast, lunch & pastries. The coffee is also well selected. They do not roast their own coffee but they do use StumpTown beans which is high quality & well flavored. read more

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

Cute cafe in the North End, helpful staff. Great vanilla ginger latte, my new favorite. I visited close to closing but I'll try it again. read more

Thinking Cup - vanilla ginger latte hot + iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Love this place! Great food, great drinks, friendly staff. I always get the turmeric latte (which doesn't show on the menu). My only criticism is that it is always very very smoky inside of the North End location, you leave smelling like food and I'm not sure how healthy it is to breathe all that smoke? read more

Solid local coffee shop with intimate interior, great pastry and sweets selection. Good vibe. read more

Thinking Cup - Pumpkin cheesecake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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It gets super crowded the morning we went . The line did go fast which was good because it gave me time to know what I wanted. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. I got a iced vanilla coffee. They gave it to me black and then you head over to the coffee station and add cream and sugar if you want to. I got a birthday macaroon for My daughter. They were good and soft! The coffee is so yummy !!! read more

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Great food and drink options. We had simple oatmeal and pastries. Service was good. The big negative for us: the lids on the cold drink cups were pretty darn leaky and spilled whenever you sipped. Maybe we just had a few bad lids....? Inside was cozy and moderately clean. read more

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Cute cafe with a large array of sandwiches and coffee drinks. We were needing caffeinating asap so popped in here for a quick coffee to go. It's super cute inside, service was friendly and fast. Totally would've tried a sandwich had we not just eaten. Would come here again! read more

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