Best places: Coffee shops in Boston, United States

Relaxed Vietnamese cafe offering banh mi, sandwiches, and baked goods, plus specialty coffee.

Unassuming bakery/cafe serving specialty breads, pastries & sandwiches, plus cookies & cakes.

Playful patisserie in a stylish space offering specialty coffees & teas, plus cakes & snacks.

Tiny gourmet espresso bar from a local coffee roaster serving nitrogen cold brews & more.

Longtime favorite for espresso & gourmet ice cream in a range of unique flavors that changes often.

Trendy nonprofit cafe serving pastries & baked goods, plus cold & hot drink options.

Branch of a local chain of bake shops specializing in French treats like croissants & sticky buns.

👍 I generally don't like to wait for desserts and the quality of what I get gets a stricter review based on how long the wait is. We waited about 25 minutes till we could order and then 5 more minutes till they prepared everything. I ordered a classic cone with two flavors, 1 I've tried at several pla...

👍👍 Great place to stop by for coffee and pastries in Downtown Boston. George Howell has been one of my go-to spots for coffee in the downtown area. Since this is their flagship location inside the Godfrey hotel, empty seats were rarely available, but they did have extra tables in the hotel lobby. I wa...

👍👍 This financial district location is PACKED during weekday lunch hours!! Nevertheless, we received our order and scored a spot to sit outside. The employees were fast and accommodating. The food tastes amazing as always. I got the salad!

Trendy cafe featuring high-end coffee & espresso drinks, plus housemade pastries & sandwiches.

Trendy cafe featuring high-end coffee & espresso drinks, plus housemade pastries & sandwiches.

Cozy spot with a rustic feel serving breakfast, soups, sandwiches & an array of baked treats.

The Japanese coffee chain's first international branch offers unique java flights & Asian bites.

👍👍 We visited Boston for 5 days, and this was our favorite place for food and coffee. Everything is very fresh, clean and every tasty. The sandwiches were outstanding, crafted to perfection. The sweets were just perfectly sweet and a joy to have. The espresso and cortado are GREAT! The staff is very fr...

👍👍 My favorite chained bakery in Boston and we must visit them every time we are in town. The decor is cozy, wide-spaced and looks similar for most of their locations. We have tried most of the options on their menu and the food was delicious. This time we only got a pack of homemade Granola, which is...

Stylish haunt with an old-world vibe serving brunch & snacks, plus coffee, craft beer & cocktails.

Casual coffee shop with a menu of light dishes & specially blended hot & cold drinks.

👍👍 First time here, ordered the corn shashuka (not a traditional one, but it was surprisingly good!), and 2 of their sandwiches. All the food tasted really good. Coffee options were decent, would recommend for a brunch or breakfast meetup.

Minimalist brick-and-mortar counter serve of a buzzy food truck turning out inventive vegetarian eats.