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15 Top Coffee Shops in Boston
3 Little Figs is one of 15 Top Coffee Shops in Boston.

1. 3 Little Figs

9.1
278 Highland Ave (btwn Cedar & Eastman), Somerville, MA
Café · 108 tips and reviews

Jonathan B.Jonathan Brier: You can't go wrong, but I'd recommend anything with yogurt and a latte.

Sofra Bakery & Cafe is one of 15 Top Coffee Shops in Boston.

2. Sofra Bakery & Cafe

9.1
1 Belmont St (at Mt Auburn St.), Cambridge, MA
Bakery · 104 tips and reviews

Steve B.Steve Birkett: The rich coffee is reason enough to come, but you'll want to eat everything after reading the extensive menu and specials. Spinach falafel is great, shawarma also looks amazing.

Pavement Coffeehouse is one of 15 Top Coffee Shops in Boston.

3. Pavement Coffeehouse

8.9
1334 Boylston St, Boston, MA
Coffee Shop · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 48 tips and reviews

Aleksander M.Aleksander Meyer: Dark and Stormy -- a drink made out of ginger, cayenne, and espresso.

Thinking Cup is one of 15 Top Coffee Shops in Boston.

4. Thinking Cup

8.9
Grandview, 165 Tremont St, Boston, MA
Café · Chinatown - Leather District · 369 tips and reviews

John B.John Booth: Great coffee shop just off the common, they use Stumptown beans for a good brew. Gets busy so can be hard to grab a seat.

True Grounds is one of 15 Top Coffee Shops in Boston.

5. True Grounds

8.2
717 Broadway (at Bristol Rd.), Somerville, MA
Coffee Shop · 48 tips and reviews

Clare L.Clare Lynch: Coffee + scrabble. Perfect Sunday afternoon.

Gracenote Coffee is one of 15 Top Coffee Shops in Boston.

6. Gracenote Coffee

8.9
108 Lincoln St, Boston, MA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Boston · 53 tips and reviews

ClaudioClaudio: Killer single origin espressos, double washed process with very citrus and smoked notes. A very friendly staff and great location. They regularly have a featured drink, ask for it.

Render Coffee is one of 15 Top Coffee Shops in Boston.

7. Render Coffee

8.7
563 Columbus Ave (at Massachusetts Ave.), Boston, MA
Coffee Shop · South End · 129 tips and reviews

Tim L.Tim Luo: I got the drip coffee and it was very smooth. They pour light roasts well! The baristas were very friendly. They'll address you by name when they serve your drink. The indoor patio has great lighting!

Barrington Coffee Roasting Company is one of 15 Top Coffee Shops in Boston.

8. Barrington Coffee Roasting Company

346 Congress St (Farnsworth Street), Boston, MA
Coffee Shop · Seaport District · 105 tips and reviews

Gerardo A.Gerardo Aguilar: Espresso coffee with milk. Nothing around compares to the quality of this coffee. Their barista are awesome and take great pride in their craft.

Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar is one of 15 Top Coffee Shops in Boston.

9. Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar

8.2
665 Washington St, Boston, MA
Coffee Shop · Chinatown - Leather District · 48 tips and reviews

Meryl F.Meryl Fernandes: Americano with hazelnut! Huge coffeshop & bakery. Perfect for conversationalist & busy bees 🐝. Indoor & outdoor seating. Friendly baristas.Connect to Wifii- Guatemala

Nine Bar Espresso is one of 15 Top Coffee Shops in Boston.

10. Nine Bar Espresso

9.2
11 Holland St, Somerville, MA
Café · Davis Square · 30 tips and reviews

Lindsay D.Lindsay D'Andrea: The most European-style coffee place in the area. Order a shot of espresso to take at the standing bar. The cortado is my go-to here...so good.

11. Curio Coffee

9.0
441 Cambridge St (at 5th St), Cambridge, MA
Coffee Shop · East Cambridge · 39 tips and reviews

Matthew H.Matthew Huie: Cortado was excellent! I didn't get to try the waffles but they smelled great!

Ogawa Coffee Boston is one of 15 Top Coffee Shops in Boston.

12. Ogawa Coffee Boston

8.6
10 Milk St (Hawley), Boston, MA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Boston · 87 tips and reviews

Stephen S.Stephen Smart: Absolutely the best coffee in downtown Boston. These guys take coffee very seriously.

George Howell Coffee is one of 15 Top Coffee Shops in Boston.

13. George Howell Coffee

8.3
100 Hanover St, Boston, MA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Boston · 16 tips and reviews

Landon H.Landon Howell: The Honey Blossom is the specialty drink for this location. Get it. It's a latté + local honey.

Bloc Cafe is one of 15 Top Coffee Shops in Boston.

14. Bloc Cafe

8.5
11 Bow St (at Walnut St.), Somerville, MA
Coffee Shop · 113 tips and reviews

Youssof M.Youssof Mal: They use Intelligentsia Coffee beans, grab yourself a cup + a bag to go. Slather beet cream cheese on everything.

Cuppacoffee is one of 15 Top Coffee Shops in Boston.

15. Cuppacoffee

8.3
57 Traveler St, Boston, MA
Coffee Shop · South End · 6 tips and reviews

Olivia Y.Olivia Yang: One of the best coffee places on this side of the south end. I got a Chai Latte with espresso and needless to say I'm DEFINITELY going back. Their croissant rolls are also amazing. Warm and flakey