3 Best Cafe in Boston, MA

Squeezed between Boston's gray granite facades, Thinking Cup manages to pack more studious energy per square foot than a library during finals week. Their matcha latte arrives like a zen garden in a cup, each frothy swirl suggesting the barista might have a side gig in fine arts. While you won't find eggs benedict or hair-of-the-dog remedies here, they've mastered the art of grilled cheese alchemy, though at $7.99, you might want to solve a few differential equations to justify the splurge. The brick-walled space plays musical chairs with an ever-rotating cast of characters: bleary-eyed students transforming caffeine into thesis pages, locals performing Olympic-level laptop camping, and the occasional tourist wondering why everyone else seems to know exactly what "cold brew with a nitro finish" means. The weekend morning rush creates a sort of caffeinated musical chairs, where securing a table requires the strategic planning of a chess grandmaster. The wooden benches along the wall offer prime real estate for observing this peculiarly Boston ballet of coffee seekers and sandwich enthusiasts. Fair warning: if you're planning to gather your book club of more than four people, you might have better luck finding free parking in the North End. But for solo contemplation or caffeinated tête-à-têtes, Thinking Cup proves that sometimes the best thinking happens over a perfectly poured cup.

Love this as a local, best espresso based coffee drinks in Boston, Stumptown beans; latte (no flat white option) is rich, strong and served as Australians love their coffee. Staff are so busy they can be short with customers who have questions. Baked goods, blueberry options are all great.

Did taste test thinking cup cappuccino vs next door bakery cappuccino, of course not even in same league. Thinking cup never disappoints and is definitely underrated.

This was a coffee shop I was dying to visit even before coming to Boston. Since it’s originally only in Kyoto, it felt special to be able to experience it here without having to go all the way to Japan. I loved it so much, I went twice during my trip! The first visit was on a chilly day, so I ordered a warm drink, and the second time it was hot out, so I went for an iced version. Both the matcha and hojicha were absolutely delicious. It’s definitely a popular spot—seating is limited and parking is even harder—but it was totally worth it. A must-visit for tea lovers.

I ordered the Iced Matcha Latte and my god this is the best I have had in Boston. It felt very authentic and very crisp. Definitely recommend this place for your Matcha cravings! The cafe tables were a little messy with people leaving plates behind and can work on the cleanliness. Slightly on the expensive side but worth every cent!

This was probably one of my favorite coffee shops in Boston I liked it so much that I ordered a second oat milk latte to go. The coffee options for sure were better than the food. The breakfast options however are solid. Absolutely recommended.