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Thinking Cup
Café and Coffee Shop$$$$
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston
The espresso at Thinking Cup is a can't miss
"Hazelnut latte w/ soy is outstanding - made with actual hazelnuts!"(33 Tips)
"Excelent atm, great coffee and the best latte art I've ever seen!"(8 Tips)
"Delicious roasted turkey sandwich and really good vanilla macaroons"(12 Tips)
"Best macarons and the white chocolate cake is simply to die for"(8 Tips)
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Best coffee I've ever had and the atmosphere is amazing, come here almost every day. Honey Cinnamon Lattes are my favorite, tea is only $3 for a pot.
MNovember 21, 2016.Great place to start your day with lovely atmosphere. Here where I felt in love with Cortado after I tried it for the first time 😬. Delicious coffee and their latte art is on point.
Faris IbraheemDecember 2, 2016The fact that they don't have WiFi makes it more appealing to me. Don't let this photo fools you, their latte art is usually on point. You just can't go wrong with cafes that brew Stumptown.
Great cappuccinos and grilled cheese sandwiches. (Recommend the gruyere). No internet though, and often crowded so please don't sit for 5 years as others want to enjoy it as well ♡
Fahad H.April 30, 2015Excellent coffee shop in Boston. It has my favourite staff for tea and service is excellent but its crowded. So find a seat before making order🇺🇸
Taisiia I.June 7, 2015If you are looking for a healthy option - get their sandwich with multigrain bread and turkey. Don't forget to get a cappuccino, it's amazing here!
AdwaMay 15, 2015you can find good American coffee all around boston , but best cappuciano is rare to find .and this is the place. amazing muffin and sandwish fresh & light. great atmosphere .
Jaein NhaMay 21, 2015Good vibe cafe, but lacks wi-fi, not a place for getting busy with work. But a good place to catch up or read. Amazing glutenfree treats: tiramisu and grilled cheese all day,wash it down with a chai.
RMay 25, 2016On this day (5/25/2013) in history I was there for my first time. It's a cool place for students, employees,..etc. the place has an old newspaper decoration that make you crave coffee&sweets ☕️🍪🍰😉
Noah WeissNovember 15, 2015Great cappuccino with Stumptown espresso. Also tasty chai latte. No wifi but otherwise relaxed vibe for working.
Dmitry AsinovskiyApril 29, 2018By far the best cafe in the Central Boston area. Coffee is amazing as if you are in Europe. And sandwiches, bagels and quiches are amazing too!
Best salted caramel macarons around! Their soy lattes are a must try as well! Too bad the place is always full and empty seats are so hard to find.
Parker DunbarJuly 26, 2013hazlenut latte is good, but there's a sedimentary layer of hazelnut pieces at the bottom that I didn't care for. Apple tart filling was a grainy buttery sugar sludge, fruit was delicious.
Thinking Cup exclusively sells Stumptown Coffee. Buy some to go. And check the roast date on the bottom of the bag to make sure you get the freshest possible roast.
Get hazelnut latte. It's made with real hazelnut. Key lime tart is great. Early in the morning you run the risk of getting previous day's leftovers
Amy NewmanOctober 26, 2012The seating by the window is prime for people watching. Make your own grilled cheese.. Can't go wrong with any combo but I'm a big fan of the focaccia in particular! Also can't pass up the macarons
Tea and coffee both delicious. Very good pastries, I like the coconut macaroons and chocolate chip cookies. Can get a bit crowded so you may need to wait for a table to sit. Good music!
Stacy Bo BacySeptember 2Stumptown beans and impeccable service makes this the best place to get coffee before walking around the Common.
I highly recommend their chai. All of their pastries are excellent, but the Nutella croissants are exceptional! Crispy and tender in all of the right ways.
As a native Portlander, I literally stopped in my tracks when I saw the serving Stumptown Coffee sign. It's everything you'd hope for in a PNW style cafe.
Heather MarsalaOctober 14, 2013I know the owner, Hugh. He really put his all into this beautiful cafe and it shows. From the decor to the food selections. Fantastic place with perfect location
Seth TaplinJuly 2, 2018Gluten free Black Forest cake is fantastic! (Even if I have it as dessert with a gluten free breakfast sandwich and a cup of coffee)
Murdo ConnochieDecember 29, 2016Great coffee and lots of cakes to choose from. Grab a seat if you can.
John BoothJuly 30, 2016Great coffee shop just off the common, they use Stumptown beans for a good brew. Gets busy so can be hard to grab a seat.
The Next Great Generation (Boston)January 20, 2012This cute little coffee shop is the perfect meeting spot to say hello. The first in Boston to exclusively serve Stumptown Coffee, which was named "Best Coffee in the World" by a bunch of publications. Read more
Maya Jimenez 😬October 9, 2013Coffee, pastries, and sandwiches: this café has it all and does it all well! Pro tip: huddle in on rainy afternoons - best spot to feel nice and cozy.
Farida SOctober 28, 2014Loved the ambience. Hated the seating arrangement. But an amazing place to go have a nice cuppa :)- T KMay 13, 2018Hazelnut latter and Smokin’ Jamaican amazing!!!!! Although a little on a chilly side but gooooood)))
AdleyOctober 13, 2016Nice as the second cafe spot they have next to the park! Its bigger and not as crowded!
Super awesome ambiance. Right across from the Boston Commons. Great coffee, chai, and thick hot chocolate!
Lina L.October 22, 2013awesome coffee here! my only complaint is it's always crowded in this store, and there's no wifi access here. head to the one at north end, it's less crowded.- Peter WilsonJune 11, 2014The Chai Latte was very foamy, the sign of an experienced barista, and my breakfast burrito with sausage was fantastic. A nice change to my normal Starbucks.
Kevin DudleyAugust 8, 2014This is a great place to fuel up before hiking the Freedom Trail. Great coffee, excellent breakfast sandwiches, and amazing pastries.
LauraFebruary 14, 2016I love the chai latte here because it's not overly sweet. They'll even put a shot of espresso in if you ask - perfection.
RJuly 16, 2015I liked the Cappuccino 😍 Heavy and strong 👌. Also the morning bun ❤️~ it's definitely gonna be my Favourite !
Kevin HaggertyMarch 27, 2013The hot chocolate is so good. Also loved the oatmeal- I added cranberries and almonds. Come hungry, because they serve SO much oatmeal!! Awesome spot.
FehnJune 12, 2017The granola coffee cake is actually amazing! Just devoured one and might order another!!
- Brendon SmithJune 5, 2018The Tremont St. Thinking Cup location has a classic feel and is surprisingly spacious. Pop in if you're walking around the Common.
Quiche here are fantastic! Sip on a Stumptown Kalita pour over after.
I fell in love with their iced hazelnut latte! They use real hazelnut in it... the bits of hazelnut in the drink is amazing!
SangeetaMarch 29, 2013French hot chocolate and a selection of fresh, buttery croissants=pure indulgence! The newspaper themed table setting-very retro and cool!
Achal VarmaAugust 22, 2014The Salmon lox on Bagel is amazing. Try it with the Cortado! They also have a great array of desserts.
Stephanie CianchettiJanuary 24, 2016Great coffee shop. Love the pastry selection. The cupcakes are wonderful! Coffee is great, too!
Has awesome local coffee and tea! Open till 11pm on weekdays, so it's perfect for late night hot beverage cravings.
Lynn VerPlankMarch 2, 2016Love the lattes! Am a huge fan of Stumptown Coffee and am stoked to have a place in Boston to get it.
Lauren MacAugust 9, 2015Creamy cappuccino, proximity to the Commons, and adorable tables with newspaper underlay.
- Matias BrunoApril 29, 2016Excelent atm, great coffee and the best latte art I've ever seen! Go if you visit Boston!
Super crowded (good luck finding a seat!), but great coffee and pour overs. Also, pastries and sandwiches.
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