Best Specialty Coffee in Boston

Mid-Cambridge, Boston

Cambridge roaster with competition-honed skills, global single origins, and in-house pastries near Harvard Yard

Downtown, Boston

Kyoto's venerable roaster brings Japanese coffee culture and unique java flights to Downtown Boston

Inman Square, Boston

Award-winning Cambridge institution serving specialty coffee with homemade pastries in an intimate gallery setting

Back Bay West, Boston

Local mini-chain roasting their own specialty beans, serving espresso and coffee alongside fresh house-made bagels

Prudential / St. Botolph, Boston

Oakland-based specialty roaster's outpost in Prudential Center serving single origin drip and espresso

Riverside, Boston

Trendy chain offering meticulously sourced single-origin beans, pour over flights, and specialty espresso drinks

Riverside, Boston

Laptop-free sanctuary serving perfectly extracted espresso with meticulous attention to milk texture and temperature

Mid-Cambridge, Boston

Boston-born roaster serving their own carefully sourced beans with quality-focused service since 2008

Area 2/MIT, Boston

Oakland-based roaster's outpost serving meticulous pour overs and espresso near MIT campus

Hingham, Boston

South Shore artisan roastery pursuing perfection through carefully sourced beans and exacting roast profiles

Downtown, Boston

In-house roaster and wine bar hybrid pouring fresh-roasted beans in Downtown Boston's Chinatown district

West Fens, Boston

Local mini-chain roasting their own specialty beans in-house, serving espresso and drip with fresh bagels

Brookline, Boston

Boston micro-roaster chain serving house-roasted specialty coffee alongside fresh house-made bagels

Fenway–Kenmore, Boston

Legendary coffee pioneer George Howell's cafe showcasing rare microlots, weekly releases, and exceptional pour-overs

Brighton, Boston

Brighton community hub roasting single origin and blends in-house with a warm, intentional neighborhood vibe

Downtown, Boston

Legendary founder George Howell's Downtown flagship showcasing rare microlots and direct farm relationships since 2004

Fenway–Kenmore, Boston

Boston-based micro-roaster serving their own specialty beans alongside fresh housemade bagels

Downtown, Boston

Legendary George Howell's direct-sourcing flagship, featuring rare micro-lots roasted weekly with terroir-focused precision

Back Bay, Boston

Downtown Boston's original Stumptown Coffee outpost serving third wave exclusives since 2010

Prudential / St. Botolph, Boston

Ethiopian-forward cafe with brick-walled interior and house-made pastries fresh from the oven

Dorchester Center, Boston

Micro-roaster offering 20 single-origin coffees with US espresso competition credentials and latte art

North End, Boston

North End staple serving Italian-style espresso with housemade pastries in a warm, neighborhood setting

Downtown, Boston

Downtown's original Stumptown outpost pouring Hair Bender and Holler Mountain with knowledgeable baristas

Back Bay, Boston

Oakland-born specialty roaster's Newbury Street outpost serving their meticulously sourced single origins

Cohasset, Boston

Multi-roaster cafe curating beans from top specialty roasters with dedicated baristas crafting each cup

Fort Point, Boston

Ipswich-based micro-roaster serving seasonal micro-lots from origin farms in a Fort Point office lobby

Downtown, Boston

Specialty coffee pioneer serving daily-roasted single origins with Geisha pours in a marble lobby setting

Brookline, Boston

Kees Van Der Westen espresso specialist with meticulous attention to detail and environmental commitment

Brighton, Boston

Single-origin & custom coffee roasts in a contemporary cafe with light breakfast & lunch fare.

West End, Boston

Affordable specialty coffee from a small-footprint concept prioritizing top-range beans and barista wages

Chestnut Hill, Boston

Oakland-based specialty roaster's outpost at The Street retail complex with signature New Orleans-style iced coffee

Downtown, Boston

Elegant roasting and exceptional espresso at Boston's beloved coffee spot, now in High Street Place food hall

D Street / West Broadway, Boston

Oakland-based roaster's Seaport outpost serving meticulously sourced single-origins and signature espresso blends

Jamaica Plain, Boston

New Harvest organic coffee in a community-focused Jamaica Plain cafe with house-made baked goods

Brighton, Boston

Boston-based roaster serving their own specialty beans with fresh homemade bagels across the city

Allston, Boston

Boston micro-roaster serving house-roasted specialty coffee alongside fresh bagels at a compact Allston outpost

Leather District, Boston

Local roaster's espresso bar showcasing their own beans with nitrogen cold brew and espresso tonics

West Roxbury, Boston

Farm-to-cup Nicaraguan single-origin from family farm in Jinotega, roasted in-house with Italian-style espresso

West Cambridge, Boston

European-inspired cafe serving quality espresso and filter coffee in an intimate, atmospheric space

Downtown, Boston

Vietnamese coffee tradition meets specialty cafe culture with signature ca phe phin and creative lattes