George Howell Coffee — specialty coffee in Boston
Intelligentsia Coffee Post Office Square Coffeebar — specialty coffee in Boston
George Howell Coffee — specialty coffee in Boston
Thinking Cup — specialty coffee in Boston
Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar — specialty coffee in Boston
PHIN Coffee House — specialty coffee in Boston

Best Coffee in Downtown

8 specialty coffee shops in Downtown, Boston: George Howell Coffee, Intelligentsia Coffee Post Office Square Coffeebar, George Howell Coffee + 5 more. Specialty-only and curated by BrewAtlas, with hours and a map for each spot.

Cafés in Downtown

8 cafés

George Howell Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Boston
George Howell Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Boston
George Howell Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Boston

George Howell Coffee

Downtown, Boston

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

Open until 6:30 PM
Intelligentsia Coffee Post Office Square Coffeebar - specialty coffee shop in Boston
Intelligentsia Coffee Post Office Square Coffeebar - specialty coffee shop in Boston
Intelligentsia Coffee Post Office Square Coffeebar - specialty coffee shop in Boston

Intelligentsia Coffee Post Office Square Coffeebar

Downtown, Boston

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

Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
George Howell Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Boston
George Howell Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Boston
George Howell Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Boston

George Howell Coffee

Downtown, Boston

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

Open until 6:00 PM
Thinking Cup - specialty coffee shop in Boston
Thinking Cup - specialty coffee shop in Boston
Thinking Cup - specialty coffee shop in Boston

Thinking Cup

Downtown, Boston

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

Open until 7:00 PM
Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar - specialty coffee shop in Boston
Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar - specialty coffee shop in Boston
Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar - specialty coffee shop in Boston

Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar

Downtown, Boston

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

Open until 11:00 PM
PHIN Coffee House - specialty coffee shop in Boston
PHIN Coffee House - specialty coffee shop in Boston
PHIN Coffee House - specialty coffee shop in Boston

PHIN Coffee House

Downtown, Boston

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

Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Gracenote Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Boston
Gracenote Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Boston
Gracenote Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Boston

Gracenote Coffee

Downtown, Boston

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

Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow
Ogawa Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Boston
Ogawa Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Boston
Ogawa Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Boston

Ogawa Coffee

Downtown, Boston

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

Open until 4:30 PM

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