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Thinking Cup
Coffee Shop and Café$$$$
Back Bay East, Boston
"Incredible hazelnut latte made with ground hazelnuts!"(6 Tips)
"Jittery Hen sandwich"(2 Tips)
"Solid coffee, good grilled cheese and sandwiches, tasty pastries"(24 Tips)
"Hazelnut Latte and Vanilla Ginger Latte!!!"(2 Tips)
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ShahApril 21, 2017That was some delicious coffee, Jittery Hen sandwich (coffee-braised chicken with BBQ sauce!), sea-salt cookie, raspberry donut and lemon-poppy scone. Can't wait to come back.
Alexa Jane BrooksOctober 9, 2014Beautiful coffee shop set up. Hard wood, marble top, lots of seats indoor and out. Perfect place to meet up with friends. Not to mention the coffee is of unbelievably high quality. Foods delish too!
Get a hot croissant! So good! The grilled cheese has a little too much cheese! But it's still good! 😊 the Iced coffee is also delicious only wish they would make it for you so it would be easier
I have Celiac disease and this is one of the best places for me to get lunch! I love all the paninis on gluten free bread! They also have gluten free desserts like tiramisu!
AdleyOctober 13, 2016There are two thinking cups in Boston. This one is close to the park which is good if you want to enjoy your coffee outside. Very yummie pastry!
Luke BornheimerJanuary 1, 2015Great espresso drinks made by knowledgeable and talented baristas. Space is generally crowded (especially in winter), but there is plenty of turnover on the tables so space opens up relatively quick.
Steven DoyleMarch 24, 2019Best flat white I’ve had in America (you have to ask for it as it’s not on the menu) - on par with any Antipodean brews (yes I also was shocked by this)Upvoted 2 days ago
Soph AhmFebruary 26, 2019Enjoyed their cup of affogato, which is a scoop of gelato with hot coffee poured over. The bread pudding was tasty too. Place was packed for a Saturday evening!- Elaine CourtneyJuly 5, 2016My boyfriend thinks they have the best espressos. Their beans are so expertly roasted the coffees taste almost chocolatey. Do yourself a favor and get your coffee here!
PaulOctober 14, 2015Stumptown beans fresh out of Portland give this busy coffee shop the kick it needs. Big choice of croissants and other baked goodies.
Megan POctober 7, 2016Coffee was so smooth and the salted chocolate chip cookie was just as good as grandma's! Worth the extra few blocks walk to avoid Starbucks and DD and experience this.
AliDecember 18, 2017Excellent coffee. Great prices. Clean. Friendly staff. BUT the indoor seats are SO close to each other, you feel like you’re sitting on the next person’s lap!
Alyssa WAugust 16, 2017Great coffee shop in Boston. When I was there they were serving sightglass coffee. The pourover menu is hard to see until you're right at the corner.
Brian FloresMay 31, 2016Best breakfast sandwich in Boston: the B.A.L.T. bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, fresh sourdough, amazing garlic aioli, then, add an egg. It'll blow your mind.
Farida SDecember 5, 2014Pretty average coffee and food. Surprised that even their honey lattes are quite unsweetened. Lovely ambience makes up for the unspectacular appetite experience.- Meg BermanNovember 9, 2018I'm almost certain Thinking Cup created latte art. Couple their lattes with fresh baked pastries and you can have yourself the perfect morning on Newbury Street.
Get the Stumptown iced coffee... and bread pudding if they have fresh bread pudding because bread pudding.
Megan ShevenellJune 1, 2015Caramel iced latte is delicious! Strong espresso taste. The Italian sub was also delicious.
JosetteApril 21, 2015Unusual to find chia pudding - healthy and #vegan; serious #tea menu and excellent #Stumptown #coffee - all in one place, with nice outdoor seating
Fernando Robles CoulterNovember 3, 2017The hazelnut iced latte is amazing. Also all the breaksfast sandwiches and desserts.
Al SNovember 26, 2017Good coffee (Stumptown) but the space is too tight and is always packed. Not a good place to work or hang out. The other location on Tremont is always busy too but it’s a bit more spacious.
Brea SimpsonSeptember 1, 2018G-free lemon blueberry muffin donut was maybe my fav pastry ever. Good people watching on the front porch in the summer.
Michael Fox-RabinovitzDecember 28, 2018Solid coffee, good grilled cheese and sandwiches, tasty pastries
NJanuary 4, 2015Best place to catch up with friend over a cup of coffee.. Or get some work done.. No electrical sockets to charge your laptop!! :(
Ben RawitzNovember 5, 2016Very friendly staff that serves by far the best coffee in Boston. The hazelnut almond milk latte is a must
Ron JeramiahAugust 11, 2018Awesome coffee shop with a great vibe, good coffees and tasty treats yo ☕️🍰
Matthew FischerFebruary 19, 2018Drip coffee is great! Beans are Stumptown, so go elsewhere if you are looking for a place that has a unique roast.
TraveleatshopSeptember 29, 2014Best for cup of coffee and also you should try granola with berries.Lovelly place, delicious foods for both breakfast and lunch
Abrar AlsuwainaMarch 10, 2016I loved their location. Tried the Chai latte but didn't find it very special, also tried the pistachio macaroon (taste but not fresh)
love the hot tea options and the smoked salmon bagel. it's a complete meal. the coffee is supreme but that goes without saying. ☕️- Dana VillmoreDecember 24, 2014Incredible hazelnut latte made with ground hazelnuts! Great biscotti and pastries, as well as tasty sandwiches :)
A SJanuary 5, 2017Customize your grilled cheese!! Sourdough, Havarti, garlic aioli, roasted mushrooms and jalapenos. Enjoy!
Really nice people work here, the chandeliers are beautiful, and the atmosphere is wonderful. Try their croissant :-)
Lizzie HatfieldMarch 22, 2016Creamy lattes and huge selection of sweets! Lots of seating too. Unfortunately no free wifi that I could get onto.
Melinda ModicaOctober 25, 2014I found their vanilla latte delicious. It also has a really nice environment. A little hipster but not annoyingly so.
Surrounded by shops, this location is almost always full - even early in the morning on weekends. It's better to order grab-and-go.
Candid CuisineJune 25, 2015Latte is one of the best I've tried. their coffee is by Portland's Stumptown Coffee Roasters Read more- Leah TagliarinoSeptember 15, 2015So great! Gluten free bread and pastries, such a cute little cafe. Try the the Italian
WaadSeptember 23, 2019I tried the cold brew coffee and the gluten free chocolate chips cookie and their okay. Nice outdoor seating area.
Hailey CrowelNovember 8, 2015Coffee is top notch and you can't go wrong with the customized grilled cheese sandwiches!- Brendon SmithJune 5, 2018Hot spot that serves Stumptown coffee, with an assortment of sandwiches and baked goods.
- Wesley AbbeyOctober 11, 2018Excellent place to relax, grab a cup of coffee, and maybe even a delicious pastry
- JosetteApril 21, 2015Custom #grilled cheese, #chia pudding, iced mocha espresso, homemade pastries, good #tea selection
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(617) 247-3333
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