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Boston's specialty coffee scene is deceptively deep. Beneath the cobblestone streets and college-town reputation sits a city with serious roasting talent, a loyal café culture, and a growing roster of shops that rival anything on either coast.
Downtown is the densest pocket, anchored by George Howell Coffee, a name that carries genuine weight in specialty circles.
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Gracenote Coffee
Downtown
Elegant roasting and exceptional espresso at Boston's beloved coffee spot, now in High Street Place food hall.
Open until 10:00 PM
Flour Bakery + Cafe
South Boston Waterfront
Award-winning bakery from James Beard pastry chef Joanne Chang, serving coffee alongside renowned French pastries.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
George Howell Coffee
Downtown
Legendary founder George Howell's Downtown flagship showcasing rare microlots and direct farm relationships since 2004.
Opens 6:30 AM tomorrow
Farmers Horse Coffee
Prudential / St. Botolph
Ethiopian-forward café in the Prudential area with a brick-walled interior and house-baked pastries, both savory and sweet.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Diesel Cafe
Davis Square
Sprawling Davis Square coffeehouse serving Intelligentsia coffee, with pool tables, hearty food, and a laid-back, work-friendly vibe.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Blue Bottle Coffee
Riverside
Trendy chain offering meticulously sourced single-origin beans, pour over flights, and specialty espresso drinks.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowPour-Over & Filter Coffee
View all 27Gracenote Coffee
Downtown
Elegant roasting and exceptional espresso at Boston's beloved coffee spot, now in High Street Place food hall.
Open until 10:00 PM
Cafe Fixe
Brookline
Kees Van Der Westen espresso specialist with meticulous attention to detail and environmental commitment, serving espresso.
Opens 6:30 AM tomorrowGeorge Howell Coffee
Downtown
Legendary founder George Howell's Downtown flagship showcasing rare microlots and direct farm relationships since 2004.
Opens 6:30 AM tomorrowBlue Bottle Coffee
Riverside
Trendy chain offering meticulously sourced single-origin beans, pour over flights, and specialty espresso drinks.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Ogawa Coffee
Downtown
Kyoto's venerable roaster brings Japanese coffee culture and unique java flights to Downtown Boston.
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrow
Barismo
East Arlington
Arlington café and roaster serving pour-overs and espresso drinks from its own single-origin coffees, with pastries and a little outdoor seating.
Opens 7:30 AM tomorrowEspresso Focused
View all 49Gracenote Coffee
Downtown
Elegant roasting and exceptional espresso at Boston's beloved coffee spot, now in High Street Place food hall.
Open until 10:00 PMCafe Fixe
Brookline
Kees Van Der Westen espresso specialist with meticulous attention to detail and environmental commitment, serving espresso.
Opens 6:30 AM tomorrowFlour Bakery + Cafe
South Boston Waterfront
Award-winning bakery from James Beard pastry chef Joanne Chang, serving coffee alongside renowned French pastries.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowGeorge Howell Coffee
Downtown
Legendary founder George Howell's Downtown flagship showcasing rare microlots and direct farm relationships since 2004.
Opens 6:30 AM tomorrowFarmers Horse Coffee
Prudential / St. Botolph
Ethiopian-forward café in the Prudential area with a brick-walled interior and house-baked pastries, both savory and sweet.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowDiesel Cafe
Davis Square
Sprawling Davis Square coffeehouse serving Intelligentsia coffee, with pool tables, hearty food, and a laid-back, work-friendly vibe.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowCafés with Food
View all 46Cafe Fixe
Brookline
Kees Van Der Westen espresso specialist with meticulous attention to detail and environmental commitment, serving espresso.
Opens 6:30 AM tomorrowFlour Bakery + Cafe
South Boston Waterfront
Award-winning bakery from James Beard pastry chef Joanne Chang, serving coffee alongside renowned French pastries.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowGeorge Howell Coffee
Downtown
Legendary founder George Howell's Downtown flagship showcasing rare microlots and direct farm relationships since 2004.
Opens 6:30 AM tomorrowFarmers Horse Coffee
Prudential / St. Botolph
Ethiopian-forward café in the Prudential area with a brick-walled interior and house-baked pastries, both savory and sweet.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowDiesel Cafe
Davis Square
Sprawling Davis Square coffeehouse serving Intelligentsia coffee, with pool tables, hearty food, and a laid-back, work-friendly vibe.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowBlue Bottle Coffee
Riverside
Trendy chain offering meticulously sourced single-origin beans, pour over flights, and specialty espresso drinks.
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowRecently added cafés in Boston
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