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.

An antiques-adorned coffee shop serving java drinks & made-to-order waffles through lunch.

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...

Compact, informal cafe offering build-your-own Belgian waffles with an array of gourmet toppings.

👍👍 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!

Craft beers are made & poured at this taproom with cafelike coffee setup & bar snacks.

Snug eatery whipping up health-conscious flatbread sandwiches, plus coffee, smoothies & juices.

👍👍 Amazing place, great vibe and delicious food. Everyone is super friendly. Parking is super convenient, there is a garage around the corner free for the first 3 hrs. You cant go wrong with the pigs in a blanket and poke nachos appetizers. Cant wait to try their brunch!

Small-batch coffee roaster serving espresso drinks & pastries in an airy, modern space.

Trendy cafe & bakery offering gourmet pizzas made from dough fermented for 30 hours, plus espresso.

Cozy spot with antiques & open kitchen serving breakfast, soups, sandwiches & baked treats.

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

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