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Thinking Cup
Café and Coffee Shop$$$$
Chinatown - Leather District, Boston
The coffee at Thinking Cup is a can't miss
"Hazelnut latte w/ soy is outstanding - made with actual hazelnuts!"(33 Tips)
"Excelent atm, great coffee and the best latte art I've ever seen!"(8 Tips)
"Delicious roasted turkey sandwich and really good vanilla macaroons"(12 Tips)
"Best macarons and the white chocolate cake is simply to die for"(8 Tips)
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- Matias BrunoApril 29, 2016Excelent atm, great coffee and the best latte art I've ever seen! Go if you visit Boston!
Hal MackinsOctober 31, 2015Solid coffee and a cozy atmosphere. A great place to get Stumptown beans to go.
Chris RhodesAugust 18, 2013I highly recommend sitting at the bar facing Tremont street overlooking the subway vent. Best people watching I've ever seen.
Simons is still better for the whole metro area, but ThinkingCup is the best on their side of the river! Check out the old newspapers by the window, and try their pastries.
NadaDecember 27, 2016One of the best coffee places in Boston. Always busy but food n service are always great.
Anna KucherNovember 16, 2014Better espresso than Americano. Delicious sandwiches and pastries. Pretty packed and hard to get a table.
Mate ThurzoNovember 19, 2014Nice and popular coffee place in the city center, next to the Boston Common park
Peter LadaSeptember 18, 2013Leaves a bit to be desired on the espresso front. A bit burnt and perhaps beyond the optimal duration past roasting date. Up the game please, that La Marzocco is a bit wasted.
Lemon poppy seed scones and espresso are fantastic here. But watch out, it's often crowded with no seats and no wifi.
Rahul AminJanuary 3, 2015Good ambiance and vegetarian options....Had Jimmy the Greek and Cappuccino which was really good!
Hazelnut latte is perfection. It will remedy a heavy heart or make a great day even better.
Best carrot cake that I've had in a while. Perfect three layers with frosting that isn't overly sweet. Great coffee too.
They make unique new syrups every week or so and they're all delicious so try one with a latte!
Can't believe no one has mentioned amazing GLUTEN FREE grilled cheese. I don't think I've ever been so sad after finishing a sandwich, wishing there was an infinite about of more to scarf down. Mmm...
ThrillistJune 13, 2013Hit TC for a piping hot mug of Stumptown java. No better way to start the day.
Fernando VLJanuary 11, 2013Great atmosphere and the affogato is amazing. Also their hot chocolate :)
SSeptember 16, 2014A good place to take a break while walking about the parks. Things to try: banana bread; mini cupcakes.
Breakfast burrito is big in flavor, small in stature. No Wi-Fi. Seats are usually in short supply.
No WiFi, but friendly service. Tiny tables to make the most of their small space. Good place for 2-person meetings.
- Martin EdenMarch 25, 2018Good coffee, plenty of room, warm and cosy, open Sunday morning. But no WiFi!
Mariko L.July 20, 2013Get the jittery swine sandwich, a coffee braised pork with a coffee bbq sauce. Delicious.
Lynn VerPlankMarch 2, 2016Love the lattes! Am a huge fan of Stumptown Coffee and am stoked to have a place in Boston to get it.
Kethrellan PetersonJuly 30, 2016Lots of coffee and food options. I've been here several times and it's always lively and fairly crowded. No wifi?- Luke AveryMarch 30, 2015Pour over coffee great. The menu for it is on the wall opposite the main board.
Katie KearseyApril 19, 2011The latte is easily the best I've had in Boston so far, and the latte art is beautiful. Can't wait to try the mini cupcakes and sandwiches!
The 'Morning Bun' tastes like Cinnamon Toast Crunch`. It is amazing.
Vaidehi KJuly 19, 2015Coffee is great, it's stumptown. But what disappointed me was that the barista made a macchiato which was basically a smaller cortado.
Don't foget the teas! My favorites are China Green and Blue Fower Earl Grey.
- Andrew BranchJune 20, 2015I want to love this place, but the bagels are like cardboard. Just don't get a bagel and it's a very lovely cafe.
Sandra CinarOctober 24, 2012Hazelnut latte was incredible. Also had a small strawberry French macaron was really good! Impressed!
Annaliza aka Elle EcritJuly 27, 2015If you need to charge your gadgets, there are two power outlets by the front counter barstool seats.
Kevin WangMarch 28, 2012No Wi-Fi and no cell reception means it's a good place to disappear. Bring amazing people and have amazing talks over chai.- Recep Cag KendirciogluSeptember 26, 2016Good place overall, but nothing amazing. If there is a long line, I am not sure it is worth the wait
- Patrick HaleySeptember 13, 2015I second the hazel nut latte suggestion. The zucchini bread was fantastic though the breakfast sandwiches were nothing special.
Benjamin GrønvoldApril 16, 2017Cute place in a prime location. They are the 2016 latte decoration champions.
Great occasional vegetarian lunch specials! (Roasted eggplant w/ goat cheese, sesame marinated tofu, or baked falafel!)
Brendan CochranNovember 18, 2013Get a table before you order the place is packed! I would suggest the hazelnut latte lol- Juan Pablo AlperinFebruary 4, 2015you can get a "cortado". so nice to not have to explain what you want.
🐾 Becky YoshiiFebruary 2, 2016Great coffee but their yummy chia seed pudding keeps bringing me back.
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