Been a while since I've been here as there are so many dining and coffee places in the Back Bay Area . Enjoyed a nice delicious matcha latte while strolling thru the neighborhood. This place has delicious food and drinks. Definitely recommend you trying it out! read more

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My salmon lox bagel was both crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. It was a little light on the lox, however. My partner's breakfast sandwich was a bit sad. He would've added some tomato or something had that been offered. My lavender latte was delicious. We sat outside and enjoyed the cool breeze. Inside seems rather noisy for studying or talking. Overall, a good experience. read more

Thinking Cup came recommended to us by our hotel staff. We were able to find a seat to have a quick breakfast before starting our day, but it was packed in here. I didn't love my breakfast sandwich which made us head to Tatte for a repeat the following day. The inside was cute and clean though. read more

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

Super loud inside, the music was at a normal level, there were just tons of people. Sat by myself and read for a while, had a pleasant time. I ordered the vanilla ginger latte and a BLT and was pleasantly surprised with the quality of both. The cashier was also very kind! read more

Thinking Cup - BALT Vanilla Ginger latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This place was really good, I enjoyed it a lot! I got a honey cinnamon latte with almond milk and asked for half sweet and it was perfect. It was so yummy and they asked if I wanted it for here or to go which meant mugs were an option! It seemed like this was a place for regulars. They weren't open until 9am on New Year's Day and the second they opened there was already a line to the door! read more

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Highlights: Quick service, good prices, and plenty of seating. I've hosted 4 or 5 work meetings here over the last few months and it's easily one of my favorite spots. While the space is popular, I've never had a hard time finding seating for myself and one guest. The order line moves quickly and the food/drink is prepared similarly fast. Tasty and a good price! I love their Beet Root Latte which is not too sweet. read more

Thinking Cup - Salmon, Onion, Lettuce, Tomato, and Cream Cheese on an Everything Bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Best coffee in Boston with a lot of GF options. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lines can be long but good service and nice coffee shop atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely recommend. read more

Came here to kill sometime in between meeting up with a friend for dinner. There were tons of pastries that looked too good to pass up on including cakes, cookies, and more. I reluctantly decided to get their blueberry corn meal cake which was just like corn bread with pieces of tart blueberries. It was soft and slightly sweet. Overall I had a good experience. Staff were very nice and quick with serving you. There is expansive seating options both indoors and outdoors. It's a quick hustling and bustling establishment that's consistent with the essence of Boston. I would come again. read more

Thinking Cup - Blueberry corn meal cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Any coffee lovers should try the Thinking Cup. Their coffee is brewed to perfection. The espresso drinks are excellent, well crafted and flavourful! The cafe is cozy and inviting but almost always busy. If you're coming on a weekend, you may struggle to find indoor seating. Especially when the weather is cold and wet. Their food is good and well priced, but the reason to keep coming back is the coffee! read more

Thinking Cup - Hazelnut latte, Breakfast Sandwich, and Avocado Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Whoever owns this place needs to replace the entire staff that worked the afternoon shift on 8/11. Do yourself the service as a business owner or you will lose all your customers despite the great vibe and delicious desserts. Visited this location for a post lunch dessert and matcha latte. Asked the sales person behind the register what their best dessert was. Her answer? Croissants . She didn't seem to know much about the case full of cakes and actual desserts that was right next to the register. The rest of the staff behind the counter were on their phones and gabbing away with each other. We ended up getting the raspberry cheesecake which was very good and a hot matcha latte. The staff did not bother to call my name when the drink was ready. When I asked for a to go container the gentleman behind the counter offered me a giant box for a tiny piece of cake. When I asked if there was anything smaller he said no. Unfortunately for him, a coworker who just clocked in, contradicted this and got me a smaller box. He obviously couldn't be bothered... The containers at the self service counter (honey, simple sugar, etc) were unlabeled and the spout poured out a ton of liquid. If you weren't careful, you definitely would over sweeten your drink (which I did). This place could be really amazing but the staff needs to be retrained (or just have better hiring standards). Think through your customer touch points and make it better for them every step of the way if you have any pride in your business read more

Latte is delicious and so is the blueberry muffin. Was excited to try this place but the guy with sideburns and facial hair, taking my order wasn't exactly welcoming. Leaves a poor first impression on a location i had been looking forward to try. Location is in a great area to shop if you are visiting. The ambiance is also very cute and warm. Again, with better service this would be a 5 star but service is a huge part of what makes a person want to return. read more

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

Came here for an afternoon snack while shopping! I got a grilled cheese sandwich and an iced caramel latte. The latte was really yummy and the grilled cheese with the aioli. It was crowded but it was the holiday weekend. It was a nice spot to take a break in the middle of the day! read more

Thinking Cup - Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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11-24-22 By the time we had walked from the Downtown Crossing T stop to Chinatown to Boston Commons and Boston Garden with what seemed like everything on Newbury Street was closed... except for walkers, one classy looking Doorman, how fancy and a homeless man sleeping in front of the Episcopal church in a sleeping bag, We came across a family all holding hot cups. You know me, I had to ask... how close are we to where you got that? One girl was on crutches so I figured if she could handle stairs so could I. Let the trumpets blare! Diagonally across the street by twinkling lights was The Thinking cup. As we thanked them and were on the way, the girl said, They have good croissants too. Happily noted. We er umm jaywalked and couldn't get in fast enough. Like entering a hobbit's door, the interior was long, narrow with a two level seating and another to the back and left. The lady to my left had a hot latte but when I checked their offerings on Yelp, chose a honey cinnamon latte iced with almond milk and a chocolate croissant. Hubs copied my drink order. Time seems to fly in Boston. It was already 1:15 pm and every table in the house was occupied. The coffee was strong and the croissant had a perhaps Nutella like filling with a flaky crunchy exterior. Even the line to the two gender neutral toilets were in constant demand judging from the line. Thank goodness this coffee shop was open today of all days when everything else except perhaps hotels were open. read more

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Summary: They DON'T care about your concerns with food SANITATION or your order accuracy I ordered a custom grilled cheese with mushrooms added. My grilled cheese was made incorrectly with the wrong items (added red peppers instead of mushrooms), the cheese was minimal and barely melted, and the was overly burnt I had to toss most of it. This was my main meal of the day and I got FOOD POISONING that evening. I sent them a message to inform them of their order inaccuracy and to let them know their food made me sick and they never responded to me. read more

Thinking Cup - Wrong toppings + very sad cheese slice in a grilled cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Owner had refunded us for our order upon seeing my review, so I'm thankful for the good customer service.

I was really excited for this cafe but got a *cold* roasted chicken sandwich. I got the sandwich reheated, but the chicken still wasn't fully hot. There was also absolutely no flavor to the chicken. That was the only thing I ordered, but the pastries (e.g., cookies and the cake) looked delicious. The inside was great with nice ac. But a cold sandwich even after a reheating is crazy! read more

One of my favorite spots for a casual brunch, pastries, or dessert along Newbury Street. I recently had their matcha basque cheesecake and carrot cake. Both were fantastic, and their carrot cake is probably the best I've had in Boston. They also have great breakfast sandwiches and grilled cheese options. There's cozy cafe seating indoors as well as tables and chairs outdoors (weather permitting), but it gets quite busy during weekend peak hours! read more

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it was such a pleasant experience from start to finish. The atmosphere strikes a perfect balance between cozy and lively -- warm lighting, plenty of inside and outside seating. read more

Thinking Cup - Somewhere way better than Starbucks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The latte was okay! Nothing to write home about. The service was quick, they were pretty busy. Friendly enough. The cafe itself was pretty cute, but the hustle and bustle and business made it a little hard to get work done, and we struggled to find a table for a few minutes. read more

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

Quaint, eclectic shop with affordable desserts, pastries, drinks, and sandwiches. Really beautiful vintage decorations and motifs. A little hard to spot because you have to take the stairs down from the sidewalk. Totally recommend! You can stop by the Boston Public Library and then grab a bite. I had a Caf au lait and my friend had the Americano. Nothing could beat croissants from Paris, but these were very good! I also picked up some madeleines. Overall an amazing experience! read more

Thinking Cup - Croissant, Americano, and Caf Au Lait - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Cute little coffee shop nestled on a shopping street. Pretty busy on a Monday around 10. Lots of space/small tables to laptop from. Pretty good latte, very kind staff. Vast selection of treats available. Would come back. read more

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Am I writing this to procrastinate - probably, but I still find this valuable insight for future consumers.. [[HIGHLIGHT]]No wifi - okay, bummer, but fine.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Prices - reasonable, win! but what you're buying is where it takes the turn. Coconut Macaroon under 3 dollars was nice, except it tasted stale. I'm not sure how old it was but the texture and flavor was disappointing. BOOO! but whatever, onto the next form of sustenance - a sandwich. I probably should have listened to the servers suggestion, but coffee barbecue sauce threw me through a loop. So I tried the other chicken sandwich. Mistake. I don't know how a sandwich with so many ingredients can taste like water - but here we are. Bland oblivion. Kinda bizarre that a sandwich made on the spot could be completely soggy too - but again, it is what it is. But for nearly 15 dollars after tip is crazy work. Support small businesses I repeat to myself. It's "rent" for using a table. Pay your dues. Curious on who I am supporting - I ask the servers who the owner is and they look at each other hesitantly. Jesus how bad can this guy be I think to myself... No answer, so I break the ice with if they are from where I am from - to which they answer no, he's just a normal american guy. Huh. Dunno what skeleton in the closet I just stumbled upon but that was weird. [[HIGHLIGHT]]TLDR: Cute spot, weird vibes, and has a firm belief in bland flavorless food - or its old, pick whatever makes you feel better.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 4/5 solely because one experience should never make a formative decision BUT future consumers should know. read more

We ordered an iced mocha and a matcha latte. The cashier and the barista were very accommodating of my nut allergy and took extra precautions to make sure I would be okay. The iced mocha was not too sweet and the matcha had great flavor! read more

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

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Somehow has no wifi. Came all the way here to do something on my computer only to discover this fact AFTER buying a drink. It didn't even cross my mind that a cafe would not have Wi-Fi in 2026. Won't be returning read more

Clean, friendly, cute little cafe. Drove from Portland to Boston one morning & I will always remember to stop in.

Loved this spot - it was bustling over the weekend. They serve loose leaf tea from a Cambridge based tea shop (Mem Tea) - the barista was very nice and gave us tea in a pot. Large quantity for the price and great quality tea. I got the veggie bahn mi sandwich - this was a little bland. Will try pastries next time - a must check out for tea and to get a taste of Boston coffee shop culture read more

Fantastic cafe. Great coffee, great food, and great atmosphere. Very welcoming and easily a place you can spend time at. They serve Stumptown coffee - Ethiopia pour over was prime and others with me loved their iced lattes. Free water, lots of indoor and some outdoor seating. read more

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A short walk from the Revere Hotel and a very good choice made by Ben. In a city the size of Boston there are so many choices. There were a few outside tables but an early morning arrival meant they were all taken. A very popular place as business people and locals all blended in to a steady stream of patrons the entire time we were there. I had a very good bold roast and a toasted lox and cream cheese bagel which was exceptional read more

Pretty good establishment and local chain. Lots of pastries, and this is good location. The coffee wasn't anything special, and neither was the service. Perhaps it'd be worth a second try, but too many better options I'd rather try first. read more

Amazing honey cinnamon latte! Truly left me full of happiness and joy. Very quick service and patient staff, plus comfortable seating in the corner part by the counter. Will come again! read more

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

Newbury Street's not-so-hidden gem. My first time visiting this coffee shop was seven years ago. It's got great vibes, a really intimate atmosphere, and seemingly no Wi-Fi or good internet connection lol. maybe that's for a good reason! Although this place can get pretty packed and frustrating when trying to get a good cup of coffee or pastry, when it is a little less busy it's always a good time. It's a great place to escape the cold with a warm cup of coffee and a tiramisu or in the summer sit outside and enjoy the warm weather. The tiramisu did the job (nothing phenomenal but it was good). And the coffee has great flavor. Stop by if you're in the area! read more

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

This is the best spot for coffee on Newbury in the Back Bay with a good selection of baked goods and the best espresso. There are plenty of seats inside but the outdoor seating can get crowded as it gets warmer and especially during peak hours (weekends, after work). Worth a stop! read more

Best place for coffee around Boston Common. If you choose the Newbury location it's not as busy and it's faster. Thinking Cup has a couple locations with good coffee and pastries. A lot of indoor seats but it gets crowded because the tables are very small and hard to fit things on and around. Has lots of good stuff at lunch too. I like this location better as far as service goes. Maybe it's not quite as busy as the Tremont location but not by much. This is in a location not quite as popular. Getting away from right across Boston Common makes it mostly a spot for locals. They still have the same great stuff. Coffee is the main thing of course. It's $2 for a regular drip. They have several non dairy milks. Bagels are among the food. It's $3 and comes with a choice of cream cheese and jelly. There's also some fluffy muffins. Best coffee in Back Bay. It's as good as the Tremont location but not quite as big a crowd. This still gets very busy at times. read more

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

worst bahn mi i've ever had so dry and veg were not pickled ?? barely any sauce too. partners BBQ chicken was also dry

Such a cute coffee spot. Great to get a drink to take on a walk to the Boston Common. They also offer outdoor seating. The service was nice and friendly. read more

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

lovely vibe and lots of seating. super cozy. staff was friendly and cappuccino was amazing. coffee cake was a little dry but still delish read more

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

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I always wanted to come here. I walk by it all the time and it was always busy. And I was pleasantly surprised! Cold brew was pretty good. Especially for end of the day cold brew. Didn't taste like the bottom of the barrel type cold brew. Latte was not bad either. Nothing too overpowering, well balanced. Nice. Cookie was nice. Sea salt chocolate chip. Gooey. Salty. Good. But honestly I was really surprised by the cheesecake. Like wtf. Why so good?? So soft. Touch of sweetness. Crust wasn't overbearing in anyway. Like whaaaat? I'm coming back for more cheesecake. And the coffee too. But the cheesecake first. read more

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

We had two breakfast sandwiches and the croissant was super flaky. Coffee drinks were wonderful as well. Great spot, limited seating. read more

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

We were in Boston for the long weekend. Been wanting to come here since we read awesome reviews online and Thinking Cup did not disappoint. It's like a 5-8 minute walk from our hotel which is perfect. The coffee here was so good that my hubby had 2. We shared their turkey sandwich which was amazing and quite filling. We also tried their croissant which was buttery and flakey and also their Zucchini bread which was moist with the perfect amount of sweetness. A fantastic breakfast stop! It was pretty crowded with people coming and going constantly. I was lucky to be able to find a table for 2. Wait times can be a bit long, but so worth it. We came again and tried their chocolate ganache cake and it was moist, rich and eveything we were hoping for! read more

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Stopped by for an evening coffee with a friend before a night out. Maybe I'm just used to cold brew, but I thought the iced coffee was a bit weak for my preferences. My friend got the French hot chocolate which was small but very decadent. read more

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

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