Thinking Cup Boston Common is a cafe in Beacon Hill, Boston.
Editorially verified May 18, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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Address: 165 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111
Tatte on Charles Street has run an Israeli-style bakery-cafe in Beacon Hill Boston since 2016. Order the cappuccino and shakshuka. At 70 Charles St.
DrinkCappuccino and shakshuka
TipBrunch sells out by 12:00 weekends. The pastry counter at the front is the fast take-away.
Caffe Vittoria on Hanover Street has poured espresso in Boston's North End since 1929. Four floors of antique espresso machines, three liquor bars.
DrinkEspresso and cannoli
TipSit on the front terrace in summer; the basement bar pours grappa late. Cash and card both.
Thinking Cup on Newbury Street pours Stumptown coffee in Boston's Back Bay since 2010. Order the stumptown hairbender espresso. At 85 Newbury St.
DrinkStumptown Hairbender espresso
TipCounter pours Stumptown Hairbender espresso. Avoid the 10:30-13:00 lunch rush if you need a laptop seat.
Gracenote on Lincoln Street near South Station pours its own roasted single-origin espresso in Boston's Leather District since 2015. 12-seat counter.
DrinkSingle-origin espresso
TipClosed earlier than most cafes; 16:00 weekdays, 15:00 weekends. The single-origin espresso list rotates weekly.
Pavement on Newbury Street has run a local Boston roaster and cafe in Back Bay since 2008. Bagels boiled in-house, cortados the house drink.
DrinkHouse blend cortado and bagel
TipBagels until 14:00, then pastry only. The Newbury location is the largest sit-down room in the small chain.
Tatte on Charles Street has run an Israeli-style bakery-cafe in Beacon Hill Boston since 2016. Order the cappuccino and shakshuka. At 70 Charles St.
DrinkCappuccino and shakshuka
TipBrunch sells out by 12:00 weekends. The pastry counter at the front is the fast take-away.
Diesel Cafe on Elm Street in Davis Square Somerville has poured local-roast coffee with a pool table in the back since 1999. Booking recommended.
DrinkPour-over filter coffee
TipStrong wifi, plenty of outlets, food until 19:00. The pool table is free if you buy a drink.
