This coffee shop is amazing as far as the quality of the coffee is concerned. It is part of a chain…read moreof 99 shops located on the East Coast (Boston, Washington and NY) and West Coast (California) of the US, plus four shops in Chicago as well. There are also several shops in Asia (Japan, China, S. Korea and Singapore). Blue Bottle is part of the 3rd Wave Coffee movement, a primary feature of which is the use of single-origin beans. The quality reflects this as the Bella Donovan pourover that I had was one of the smoothest coffees I've ever tasted. It's hard to find good strong coffee that tones down the bitterness, and this was hands down the best I've had the privilage of trying. The only downside is that they are priced accordingly ($6.50 per cup). I'll pay it on occasion if I can get this sort of quality, however. I also had a tasty piece of banana bread to enhance my coffee experience. The cafè itself offers pleasant, cozy environs to sit with your food and drink to relax for a while. I will be sure to stop in this shop again when I'm back in Cambridge.

First time visiting a blue bottle coffee shop! I was amazed by the Lavender Yuzu Latte! Great…read moreservice! Great recommendation :) The Lavender Yuzu latte has a citric aroma, the latte art was epic! The savory chive scone is a plus, too! I went their in the early morning, with not many people there, I enjoyed the window seat! Very chill and comfy! Love this place

The bagel sandwiches and pastries were good. They had good flavor although the bagels were slightly…read moretough. The coffees and teas all tasted very good with great flavors and options. The online ordering system lagged slightly and does not work properly on safari, but it works ok on google chrome. This is a nice, cute, little cafe for those looking to do a little work, or to just grab and go on with your day. I would say that it does lean towards the expensive side for what you get though.

I have to admit that I have a very special fondness for this place. It's where I had my first date…read morewith my spouse, 33 years ago, and they're still going strong. They make a terrific oat milk latte, the bagels are wonderful, and I love their corn muffins. Not sure about other things, as I usually stick by my favorites. I still remember the mocha I had on that date....We'll be going for coffee to celebrate our anniversary this week.

Service was terrible but the drinks were great. Felt like I was doing something wrong by ordering…read morecoffee? So strange. I went back several mornings in a row because the quality of the food and drinks were worth it despite the service. Can't win em all :)

Cozy cafe for breakfast/brunch. A little pricey for a sandwich, but it tastes way better than those…read morechain coffee shops. I wish they opened earlier so I could stop by work.

I am a coffee addict and a seasoned Brookliner, so I was super excited to try Clear Flour. First…read moreoff, the service was exceptional, and it was refreshing to see a cafe that operates efficiently; where all employees genuinely care about each other and the functionality of the business. Everybody was working together and had a great attitude. My friend and I ordered the seasonal Blueberry Pancake iced latte, and it was pretty good! It had a strong blueberry flavor, and tasted more like a blueberry milkshake rather than espresso, but it was still really good! I would love to try their other flavors sometime. We sat outside since it was a nice summer day outside and enjoyed the views of Brookline's greenery. I will be back!

I LOVE this place!! I feel so insanely fortunate that my office is within walking distance because…read moreit truly is my favorite part of the day. Everyone is kind, makes incredible recommendations, answers questions, and moves quickly. I LOVE the Bahn Mi sandwich (such a random incredible thing) and their seasonal lattes are always exceptional. I could drink their dirty chai lattes every day. Yes - be prepared there may be a line but I will give my business to them over a major chain ANY time! Such an incredible gem of a local business!

Probably top coffee shop in Boston. We tried latte which is…read moreso good that motivate us to buy their beans online. And beans are great as well! Will subscript their bean subscription cuz it looks so fun.

Definitely the best coffee in the seaport. There's a great array of options for any type of coffee…read morelover. I usually got with one of their locally roasted options as a pour over while the strong syrup and latte offerings will satisfy those looking for something different. The space is the lobby of an office building and has quite a few different seating options as well. If you're looking for a bakery item this wouldn't be my recommendation but for coffee it can't be beat.

I've come here a few times before and tried multiple items before: HK milk tea, Kashmiri chai,…read morewintermelon oolong, red date ginger tea, hojicha latte, and matcha latte. What brought me here originally is the HK milk tea. It's one of the few drinks on the menu that isn't presweetened. I think it's the best HK milk tea I've had at these modern cafes outside of Hong Kong. Their blend of tea leaves gives it a depth of flavor with a ton of umami and after taste. It's not rough on the tongue or bitter. Despite knowing they batch prepare the tea blends, I can't taste oxidation or overboiling here. I appreciate how they would use a shaker to mix the milk and tea base together when you're ordering it iced. You're not really chasing a gradient effect for HK milk tea, so I'm happy to receive a cup ready to drink. Iced doesn't taste diluted and the tea flavor still comes through despite muted iciness. Since they use whole milk instead of evaporated milk, it won't taste as heavy or harsh on the stomach as OG ones. I don't mind this substitute as the tea flavors are still robust enough to hold up the drink without the thicker dairy. This places deserves a 5* even just for their HK milk tea! Kashmiri Chai also stands out to me. It's the not the typical chai (i.e. Starbucks). It's a beautiful pink coral beige color. It tastes a bit savory and sweet and warm at the same time. All the flavors are subtle yet together make a flavorful drink. I get creamy buttery flavors. Wintermelon oolong and red date ginger tea are both very comforting options if it's cold outside or I feel under the weather. They're a bit sweet for my preference but I don't think I can adjust sweetness. Flavors are strong though. Hojicha latte is an off-menu item that I requested after seeing there was the powder behind the counter. I think they used to offer it but not sure why not anymore. Matcha latte isn't a strength there. I appreciate how they whisk each cup after you order it. It tastes a bit like cereal/grain. I wish it was stronger and more concentrated though. I appreciate how all their hot drinks are boiled on a pot on the stove rather than microwave or stored in a thermos which ends up making the drinks lukewarm. Also shout out to one of the owners from Hong Kong, Andy. He was here during one of my visits and as what other people have mentioned already, he's super friendly. He loves striking up conversations with his customers. He's happy to provide suggestions on restaurants, cafes, and bars around Boston. He travels a lot, so he's not always around, but say hi if you see him. He's also into arts, so the rotating art collection in the café is curated by him. Appreciate how he supports local artists and the community (various collaborations and community events).

The Sipping Room by Breeze is a small, intimate cafe in Boston that feels like a genuine find…read morerather than another coffee shop filling a corner. We walked into a minimalist and calm space with enough personality to make it comfortable for a longer stay, the kind of room where the lighting and the seating encourage you to settle in rather than rush out. The dalgona coffee is one of the standout orders and delivered the creamy, slightly bitter contrast that makes the format work when it is done well. We had it with oat milk, which smoothed out the richness without losing the depth of the coffee underneath. The matcha was another high point, aromatic and grassy in a way that reflects quality sourcing, and notably not overly sweet. The hojicha with hojicha foam was on rotation during our visit, layered and smooth in a way that made it an easy recommendation for anyone who leans toward roasted, nutty flavors. Prices across the menu are genuinely affordable for the quality. The loose leaf teas can be rebrewed multiple times, which added real value to the experience as we settled in for a while. Service was warm and unhurried, with staff who clearly know the drink menu well and are happy to talk through the options without any pressure. For a handcrafted drink in a space that feels like it was built for people who actually care about what they are drinking, The Sipping Room earns a spot on the short list. We would come back for the dalgona coffee and a quiet afternoon with a rebrewed pot of tea.

All Capital One Cafes partner with Verve Coffee, so you'll usually find the same setup here with…read moredrinks and banking services in one space. I mainly come to this location to study on the second floor, and it's a really solid spot with plenty of seating and a good overall atmosphere. I've had the chance to try a few drinks through their promotions, and while none of them were bad, I wouldn't go out of my way to pay for one. Most of them are way too sweet. I still really like the space and will continue coming back to do work.

This coffee shop is inside of a bank so it is a good space and it is clean. There are places for…read moreyou to sit and enjoy your coffee and pastries. The staff who work here are very nice. The only reason for the four stars is because the service is pretty slow even when it is not crowded at all. The coffee is delicious though.

This is a really good little hole-in-the-wall coffee place in the Charles Hotel across from the…read morebar. We come to Cambridge frequently, and it is definitely the best coffee nearby and worth walking into the hotel from the street. IMO it is better and more consistently good than Flour nearby or the Peet's up towards Harvard Square (and I'm generally a fan of Peet's in choosing among corporate coffee options). It's in the same space as a previous unrelated coffee place and is operated and owned by Haley, who does everything herself, which explains the limited hours (Wed-Sun 8-2). It's only been open since October 2022, so if you're thinking of the old place from last time you were here, think again. The basic espresso is really excellent, and the coffee drinks based on them similarly awesome. The beans are sourced from a local roaster. Plus, if you're not in a hurry, they have the perfect ceramic cups that enhance the coffee experience. There is a large number of tables and chairs that spill out into the space in front of the shop inside the hotel, so there is ample seating if you want to take your time. How long you feel comfortable working in what is this designated coffee shop seating area in a hotel if you're not staying here is up to you (there is no power). I also put this place in the bakery category due to the large variety of delicious looking muffins and breakfast pastries (my son would bemoan the lack of croissants). They are almost house made, in that Haley's husband is the manager of a local bar-restaurant, and she has a deal with the owner of that establishment to have its baker bake her pastry offerings according to her personal recipes).