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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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Pavement Coffeehouse - BU
Brookline
Boston micro-roaster chain serving house-roasted specialty coffee alongside fresh house-made bagels
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Pavement Coffeehouse - Fenway
West Fens
Local mini-chain roasting their own specialty beans in-house, serving espresso and drip with fresh bagels
Open until 6:00 PM
1369 Coffee House
Inman Square
Award-winning Cambridge institution serving specialty coffee with homemade pastries in an intimate gallery setting
Open until 4:00 PM
Flour Bakery + Cafe
South Boston Waterfront
Award-winning bakery from James Beard pastry chef Joanne Chang with coffee service alongside renowned French pastries
Open until 6:00 PM
Gracenote Coffee Boston
Leather District
Local roaster's espresso bar showcasing their own beans with nitrogen cold brew and espresso tonics
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Ula Café
Jamaica Plain
New Harvest organic coffee in a community-focused Jamaica Plain café with house-made baked goods
Opens 8:00 AM tomorrowPour-Over & Filter Coffee
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Inman Square
Award-winning Cambridge institution serving specialty coffee with homemade pastries in an intimate gallery setting
Open until 4:00 PM
Blue Bottle Coffee
D Street / West Broadway
Oakland-based roaster's Seaport outpost serving meticulously sourced single-origins and signature espresso blends
Open until 6:00 PMGracenote Coffee Boston
Leather District
Local roaster's espresso bar showcasing their own beans with nitrogen cold brew and espresso tonics
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
Open until 6:30 PM
Blue Bottle Coffee
Kendall Square
Oakland-based roaster's outpost serving meticulous pour overs and espresso near MIT campus
Open until 6:00 PMEspresso Focused
View all 49Pavement Coffeehouse - BU
Brookline
Boston micro-roaster chain serving house-roasted specialty coffee alongside fresh house-made bagels
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowPavement Coffeehouse - Fenway
West Fens
Local mini-chain roasting their own specialty beans in-house, serving espresso and drip with fresh bagels
Open until 6:00 PM1369 Coffee House
Inman Square
Award-winning Cambridge institution serving specialty coffee with homemade pastries in an intimate gallery setting
Open until 4:00 PMBlue Bottle Coffee
D Street / West Broadway
Oakland-based roaster's Seaport outpost serving meticulously sourced single-origins and signature espresso blends
Open until 6:00 PMFlour Bakery + Cafe
South Boston Waterfront
Award-winning bakery from James Beard pastry chef Joanne Chang with coffee service alongside renowned French pastries
Open until 6:00 PMGracenote Coffee Boston
Leather District
Local roaster's espresso bar showcasing their own beans with nitrogen cold brew and espresso tonics
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowCafés with Food
View all 46Pavement Coffeehouse - BU
Brookline
Boston micro-roaster chain serving house-roasted specialty coffee alongside fresh house-made bagels
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowPavement Coffeehouse - Fenway
West Fens
Local mini-chain roasting their own specialty beans in-house, serving espresso and drip with fresh bagels
Open until 6:00 PM1369 Coffee House
Inman Square
Award-winning Cambridge institution serving specialty coffee with homemade pastries in an intimate gallery setting
Open until 4:00 PMBlue Bottle Coffee
D Street / West Broadway
Oakland-based roaster's Seaport outpost serving meticulously sourced single-origins and signature espresso blends
Open until 6:00 PMFlour Bakery + Cafe
South Boston Waterfront
Award-winning bakery from James Beard pastry chef Joanne Chang with coffee service alongside renowned French pastries
Open until 6:00 PM
Triangle Coffee Bar
Cambridge Highlands
Cambridge Highlands neighborhood spot serving breakfast sandwiches, lunch fare, and espresso drinks with quick, efficient service
Opens 7:00 AM tomorrowRecently added cafés in Boston
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