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Downtown
0.1 miles from Freedom Trail
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Thinking Cup is pleased to be the first coffee shop in Downtown Boston to serve "Stumptown Coffee" exclusively. Stumptown, originating in Portland Oregon had been named “Best Coffee in the World” by NPR, The New York Times, Food & Wine Magazine, and USA Today. To ensure exceptional quality and freshness we obtain our beans directly from Stumptown’s roasting facility in Brooklyn, New York.Opening its doors in December 2010, Thinking Cup is ideally located just steps from the Boston Common. We are committed to providing the premier coffee experience in Boston by serving only the finest coffees, teas, and freshly baked pastries. Was awarded Best Coffee Shop in Boston by Boston Magazine for 2011
PRICE RANGE
$3 - $12
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
CUISINES
American, Cafe
FEATURES
Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards
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Reviewed November 12, 2023

Breakfast sandwich was amazing. We ended up here by chance as everything else was closed or full and boy are we glad we went! We all ended up ordering additional food to split just to taste the other items on the menu. Had the breakfast...sandwich with sourdough, which was huge and great, lots of fresh ham, egg and cheese. My husband had to order the cheese sandwich just to taste it and it did not disappoint! Seating is tight but people don’t stay long and the lines move quicklyMore

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed September 27, 2023 via mobile

I think they have the best coffee and pastries in Boston. Friendly staff, plenty of indoor seating and fast service. A great way to start your morning in Boston.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed August 7, 2023 via mobile

This is a gem of a cafe, it has a variety of food on the menu, but it’s secret is the coffee and it’s just perfectly produced in my opinion. The staff are friendly and it’s always busy. If you like cortado or cappuccino this...is worth a visit.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed July 24, 2023

We stopped in here for a quick bite and found the space and the staff to be lovely. We had a lemon poppy seed scone and a English muffin breakfast sandwich, both absolutely delicious! Coffee and tea was wonderful as well!

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed June 12, 2023

Coffees were great, staff were very welcoming and friendly from the second we walked in. The inside was very nice, lots of tables and they wooden tables with old newspapers was a unique e touch! Will definitely go back if I’m ever back in Boston.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed June 11, 2023 via mobile

Lovely spot! Visiting as tourists from the UK and had two breakfast burritos with cold brews. Amazing coffee selection and fresh juices also. Staff were super friendly and everything was made quickly. Will definitely come again!

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed April 16, 2023

Fantastic vibe, friendly service and great value. My friend was in town to run her 6th Boston Marathon and was staying nearby. I suggested we walk over for breakfast, and she was so happy with the ambiance and great service that she plans to bring...her partner her before she leaves town. We were serve delicious coffee promptly; our food was ready in no time as well. My quiche could have been heated more evenly throughout, but overall had great flavor and was delicious. I will definitely go back!More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed March 1, 2023 via mobile

Trip Advisor always deletes my review so here I go again rewriting it. Thinking Cup is a cut above other cafes in Boston. Best latte in Boston, partly because of coffee , coffee machine and the barriers who makes it. Staff are very friendly, always...smile, engaging, enthusiastic taking your order, and welcome the custom orders. They all get along with each other which gives the customer a good feeling. Ambiance perfect . Wooden tables with old newspaper clippings embedded on top. Try the carrot cake. Ask for Cassidy who is charming. Have fun!More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed November 15, 2022 via mobile

Just steps from the Boston Common, T.C. is truly located in the pulse of the city. This shop has a cozy, enjoyable ambience with great customer service. Loved their Vanilla Ginger Latte. It has the intensity of coffee, the creaminess of milk and the spiceyiness...of ginger.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed August 5, 2022 via mobile

Stopped in before start of the freedom trail. Very friendly service and the food was really fresh and delicious. Recommend the Breakfast Burritos and Oatmeal.

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed June 28, 2022 via mobile

Just by Boston Commons. Nice place, good menu. The turkey sandwich is about the best I have tasted(added a little mustard to crown it), the Barcelona sandwich also very good(nice touch the olive spread). Would come back if in the are.

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed June 23, 2022 via mobile

Great coffee shop! Courteous employees. Food and coffee delicious. Loved the old newspapers in the table tops. Clean establishment. Highly recommend this shop.

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed May 9, 2022 via mobile

Great coffee, choice of breakfast sandwiches. Very fresh and hot, good start to the day! Lovely atmosphere, and good value

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed October 29, 2021

With an excellent view of the commons and a varied menu for a coffee shop, this was a nice start to the day. Pastries, biscotti, oatmeal, and some breakfast sandwiches, coupled with some pretty darn good coffee. We found a small table ("old" newspaper embedded...in the top) and enjoyed a quick breakfast. The staff here was friendly, everyone wearing a mask, quick to serve us, and got everything correct.More

Date of visit: September 2021
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Reviewed October 10, 2021 via mobile

Stopped for breakfast because it was within walking distance. Very tasty and reasonably priced. Friendly staff. Breakfast sandwich and bagels were great.

Date of visit: October 2021
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Thinking Cup is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5