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Thinking Cup
Café and Coffee Shop$$$$
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston
This café is famous for their espresso drinks. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"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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Super crowded (good luck finding a seat!), but great coffee and pour overs. Also, pastries and sandwiches.
MJ LeeJuly 23, 2015Nice vibe facing the Boston Common. Great coffee from Stumptown and pantry. AC in the front door glass area isn't good tho.
Hal MackinsOctober 31, 2015Solid coffee and a cozy atmosphere. A great place to get Stumptown beans to go.
NadaDecember 27, 2016One of the best coffee places in Boston. Always busy but food n service are always great.
Kelly CooperNovember 25, 2013Seriously good eclairs and hazelnut lattes. Can be difficult to grab a table.
Can't believe no one has mentioned amazing GLUTEN FREE grilled cheese. I don't think I've ever been so sad after finishing a sandwich, wishing there was an infinite about of more to scarf down. Mmm...
Landon HowellMarch 18, 2016Grab an espresso, a couple of macaroons, and head to the stools at the window for people watching.
SSeptember 16, 2014A good place to take a break while walking about the parks. Things to try: banana bread; mini cupcakes.
Love the French macarons here. The best flavor is original. The other two were a bit sweet for me. They also change up the favors every couple months.
Simons is still better for the whole metro area, but ThinkingCup is the best on their side of the river! Check out the old newspapers by the window, and try their pastries.
Anna KucherNovember 16, 2014Better espresso than Americano. Delicious sandwiches and pastries. Pretty packed and hard to get a table.
Katie KearseyApril 19, 2011The latte is easily the best I've had in Boston so far, and the latte art is beautiful. Can't wait to try the mini cupcakes and sandwiches!
Best carrot cake that I've had in a while. Perfect three layers with frosting that isn't overly sweet. Great coffee too.
Lemon poppy seed scones and espresso are fantastic here. But watch out, it's often crowded with no seats and no wifi.
Rahul AminJanuary 3, 2015Good ambiance and vegetarian options....Had Jimmy the Greek and Cappuccino which was really good!
Don't foget the teas! My favorites are China Green and Blue Fower Earl Grey.
They make unique new syrups every week or so and they're all delicious so try one with a latte!
- Martin EdenMarch 25, 2018Good coffee, plenty of room, warm and cosy, open Sunday morning. But no WiFi!
Fernando VLJanuary 11, 2013Great atmosphere and the affogato is amazing. Also their hot chocolate :)
Mate ThurzoNovember 19, 2014Nice and popular coffee place in the city center, next to the Boston Common park
Vaidehi KJuly 19, 2015Coffee is great, it's stumptown. But what disappointed me was that the barista made a macchiato which was basically a smaller cortado.
Asma Al JailaniJune 3, 2014Best hot chocolate I've ever had. Also try mocha, hazelnut latte and cappuccino.
Chris RhodesAugust 18, 2013I highly recommend sitting at the bar facing Tremont street overlooking the subway vent. Best people watching I've ever seen.
Sandra CinarOctober 24, 2012Hazelnut latte was incredible. Also had a small strawberry French macaron was really good! Impressed!
ThrillistJune 13, 2013Hit TC for a piping hot mug of Stumptown java. No better way to start the day.
Macaroons. A pot of tea. And the Italian (it's a sandwich). Just a little bit of heaven <3
Benjamin GrønvoldApril 16, 2017Cute place in a prime location. They are the 2016 latte decoration champions.
- Luke AveryMarch 30, 2015Pour over coffee great. The menu for it is on the wall opposite the main board.
🐾 Becky YoshiiFebruary 2, 2016Great coffee but their yummy chia seed pudding keeps bringing me back.
Mariko L.July 20, 2013Get the jittery swine sandwich, a coffee braised pork with a coffee bbq sauce. Delicious.
Hazelnut latte is perfection. It will remedy a heavy heart or make a great day even better.
The 'Morning Bun' tastes like Cinnamon Toast Crunch`. It is amazing.
No WiFi, but friendly service. Tiny tables to make the most of their small space. Good place for 2-person meetings.
Angelos NJanuary 30, 2012Very european. Good quality coffee, tea and if you are into authentic hot chocolate, this is the place for you
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"Espresso is amazing. Get it iced or Americano for a variation"
Ariel Diaz - 8.4
"Best coffee in the area! Try the pour overs..."
Lisa Miller - 8.7
"The restaurant is committed to using organic, all natural, locally raised & grown ingredients whenever possible. You can’t go wrong with a chocolate-dipped macaroon or a strawberries & cream cupcake."
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