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Thinking Cup

Café and Coffee Shop$$$$

Chinatown - Leather District, Boston

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Thinking Cup

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Ranked #10 for desserts in Boston
The espresso 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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Peter LadaSeptember 18, 2013
Leaves 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.
Graham SiegelSeptember 22, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Breakfast burrito is big in flavor, small in stature. No Wi-Fi. Seats are usually in short supply.
Annaliza aka Elle EcritJuly 27, 2015
If you need to charge your gadgets, there are two power outlets by the front counter barstool seats.
Ruben Van NieuwenhuyseAugust 1, 2016
Try the granola coffee cake!
Jonathan BlairMarch 1, 2015
Some of my favorite coffee in Boston, it's usually pretty busy though.
Kevin WangMarch 28, 2012
No 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, 2016
Good place overall, but nothing amazing. If there is a long line, I am not sure it is worth the wait
Jen LSeptember 12, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Fantastic people watching at the windows and fantastic breakfast quiche.
Nathan EvansOctober 26, 2013
Cozy with the brick walls and good selection of foods to go along with stumptown
Linda YOctober 26, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Great occasional vegetarian lunch specials! (Roasted eggplant w/ goat cheese, sesame marinated tofu, or baked falafel!)
Amy JonesAugust 29, 2012
Amazing place!!!! I am wishing we had this back in anchorage. Great service and the coffee was smooth !!!!
Juan Pablo AlperinFebruary 4, 2015
you can get a "cortado". so nice to not have to explain what you want.
Trent BoydApril 15, 2017
The veggie quiche was amazing! Oh my mushrooms.
Becca HillJune 20, 2017
the artistic design to the coffees and in a convenient spot!
AbdulDecember 20, 2019
Amazing cheesecake 🍰
Abby BarqApril 12, 2016
CHAI LATTE WAS MESMERIZING. (♡ add cinnamon)
Alex KoukhtievaNovember 15, 2013
Very delicious coffee, amazing French desserts, great atmosphere
Audrée MBMay 28, 2014
Love this place! Lattes are awesome. Staff is really nice!
Mahee FerliniNovember 9, 2014
The coffee is great and it's a very nice place to hang out
Andrew BranchJune 20, 2015
I want to love this place, but the bagels are like cardboard. Just don't get a bagel and it's a very lovely cafe.
Alexander S.October 14, 2016
Great coffee, awesome atmosphere, however no wifi :)
Brendan CochranNovember 18, 2013
Get a table before you order the place is packed! I would suggest the hazelnut latte lol
Adam BesvinickOctober 24, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Hazelnut latte is made with real hazelnuts in it
Krishna SivaranjanNovember 25, 2015
They had a thick hot chocolate which was delicious
Brendan O'NeilNovember 1, 2016
Been here 100+ times
Stumptown coffee and solid latte art 👍
Jesse LeungFebruary 24, 2014
The pour over is pretty good. I usually get the Colombian
Mustafa BaroomMarch 17, 2016
They have really tasty Coffey, You'll like it. 👍🏻☕️
Ada ChiuJuly 6, 2022
Great espresso, and quick service
Carmen da SilvaAugust 9, 2011
Breakfast sammies served ALL day...weekday brunchers rejoice. Oh and there's Stumptown coffee served right (xoxo Ptown)
Carmelle LouiseSeptember 26, 2013
Delicious roasted turkey sandwich and really good vanilla macaroons
Patrick HaleySeptember 13, 2015
I second the hazel nut latte suggestion. The zucchini bread was fantastic though the breakfast sandwiches were nothing special.
Alex PintoJuly 30, 2017
The coffee its great ... the bread pudding a mistake!
Gonzalo Lera RomeroMay 28, 2018
The Chocolate Ganache cake is perfect!
Bella CuomoFebruary 4, 2016
Dopest grill cheese sandwich in Boston. No wifi, great for some chill time
Johonna CadwganAugust 7, 2013
Been here 5+ times
The most perfect cherry-ginger scones; you will NOT be disappointed!
L. T.July 17, 2015
Delicious fresh food. Solid iced coffee.
SoxinlyDecember 27, 2017
Great coffee and pastry, but no WiFi.
Daniel WillsonMarch 13, 2015
Coffee is great, coconut macaroons are heavenly
Jessica FerronJune 27, 2015
Great espresso. You can get an affogato!
Will ArnoneSeptember 1, 2014
Stumptown cold brew with wonderful cookies!
Isaac DiazJanuary 27, 2017
Been here 10+ times
One of my favorite spots for cappuccinos!
Jared BamfordFebruary 5, 2019
Been here 5+ times
Honey Cinnamon cold brew for the win!
Muhammet ErtuğrulJuly 27, 2017
Great coffee amd nice atmosphere
Nick BurkaDecember 21, 2014
Awesome pastries- even better joe (& hot@chocolate)
Julia SmithJanuary 4, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Iced coffee is perfect. Beautiful coffee art and amazing French hot chocolate.
LashApril 17, 2012
GREAT place for coffee and meeting with friend's def recommend it (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Oliver OberthürOctober 13, 2017
Good tea and a good cookie. What do you need more.
RJuly 4, 2014
Macchiato is simply great. Nice pulled shot.
Jed BreedDecember 28, 2012
Great place to kill some time while waiting for a movie at the AMC down the street.
Chris BernardiFebruary 19, 2011
Been here 25+ times
They are now serving single origin espresso. A must try and the bean selection changes roughly every month.

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