Mariposa is one of the more simple coffee shops I have been to. Right after walking in the rustic feel calmed me down. The colors in this shop are dark contributing to the tranquil atmosphere of Mariposa. Most of the people there were meeting friends to catch up or grabbing coffee before work. I was…
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Coffee Obsession-Falmouth, MA
For those truly obsessed with coffee, you must visit this spot. Coffee Obsession is my go to over the summer because it never fails to provide me a delicious cup of coffee. This casual coffee shop is the epitome of your neighborhood meet up. The regulars arrive as early as 6 AM reading the morning…
Tatte Bakery-Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA
When it comes to Tatte’s coffee, I may be a little biased since I am a huge fan of Stumptown Roasters, which is served at this bakery. The latte has smooth foam and bold espresso which was comforting on the cold snowy day I first went to Tatte. Unfortunately, the iced coffee is pretty mediocre…
Flour Bakery- Central Square, Cambridge, MA
When I first walked into Flour I was overwhelmed by the amount of people in the bakery right after work. Not only does Flour have baked goods and coffee, but it also has a variety of salads, sandwhiches, and other meals. Since the food looked delicious, I was not expecting the coffee to be outstanding….
4A Coffee-Brookline, MA
After a pretty dull morning, my trip to 4A Coffee brightened my day. I first tried a cafe au lait. The first sip made my eyes widen. The drink was suave and tasty and made me want more. Next I tried a latte, which had a strong, but sweet espresso taste and was perfectly balanced…
Bourbon Coffee- Porter Square, Cambridge, MA
Bourbon Coffee, connected to Lesley University in Cambridge, has the feel of a Starbucks with slightly better coffee. The drinks are nothing special, but if you are in the area and need caffeine it’ll do the trick. This coffee shop seemed to be mostly college students or older people reading or studying. The espresso was…
Area Four-Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA
Area Four is definitely the trendiest brunch location in Kendall Square. This popular spot near MIT, is part-cafe, part-restaurant, part-bar. This place is great whether you want a quick cup of coffee or to sit and chat with friends. The latte was pretty good, but not one of the best I’ve had. The espresso was…
1369 Coffee House- Central Square, Cambridge, MA
Right as I walked into 1369 Coffee House, I fell in love with this quaint shop. The Central Square location had indoor and outdoor seating. The decorations in the shop were eclectic; from clocks to pictures of lattes to mini table lamps. In the morning, this location was calm and relaxing. I felt as if…
Voltage- Kendall Square, Cambridge,
This corner coffee shop is a fun place to sip coffee and read or do work. Located near MIT and in a hub of biotechnology, the customer base is mostly college students or business people. Not only does this shop have impressive art displays, but it also has a huge shelf filled with books for…
Karma Coffee Roasters- Sudbury, MA
This hole in the wall is primarily a roasting location for Karma Coffee, but also has an espresso bar. Although there is some seating, this location is very dark and not conducive to any reading. This place is more of a shop to take your coffee to go. The espresso has a surprisingly strong chocolatey…
Quebrada- Arlington, MA
This small spot in East Arlington has arguably one of the best iced coffees in the Greater Boston area. The iced coffee lacks the acidic aftertaste many other iced coffees have and has a pleasantly smooth and balanced taste. Although the espresso drinks are mediocre, the brewed coffee is delicious. The favorites are the Dancing…
Oren’s Daily Roast- Upper West Side, New York City, NY
Committed to roasting and brewing delicious coffee, this location is great for good quality grab-and-go coffee and baked goods. This location consists of nothing but a bar with coffee brewing equipment and baristas behind it. The walls are covered in other coffee-related tools for sale. Although it is not quite the place to sit and…
The Coffee Code 