Caffe Bene is a Korean cafe chain that has found its niche in Boston as one of the better late night options in a city that does not offer many after dark. The location near Northeastern and Symphony Hall gives it a built in audience of students and concertgoers, and the spacious hardwood interior handles both crowds comfortably without ever feeling chaotic despite the energy that tends to fill it on a busy evening. The drinks are the main reason to come, and the specialty lattes are where the menu shines. We tried the strawberry latte and the misutgaru latte, both of which lean closer to dessert drinks than traditional coffee preparations, thick and satisfying in a way that works well for a late night treat. The bingsu is the food item worth ordering, and the green tea and red bean versions are both well executed in a way that the rest of the food side does not always match. The macarons are a solid accompaniment, crispy on the outside with a lightly gooey center that lands where it should. Service is friendly and efficient, handling the steady flow of customers without delays even when the cafe is full. The space remains comfortable throughout, with plenty of seating and a relaxed energy that makes it easy to settle in for an extended visit. Beyond the drinks and bingsu, the food menu is uneven, and some of the pastries feel more convenient than considered. Sticking to the specialty lattes and the bingsu is the smarter approach. For a late night cafe stop in Boston that reliably delivers on atmosphere and a few standout items, Caffe Bene fills a gap that few other spots in the city address. read more

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Decided to stop by Caffébene since we were in the area and I must say that I am glad we did. This café was very clean and spacious and the staff were very polite. We ordered: Whipped Cream Strawberry ($7.50) Cream Cheese & Blueberry ($7.50) A small iced Cafe Saigon (Vietnamese Latte $5.25) read more

Caffé Bene - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I come here specifically for the Misugaru Ice Parfait--it's the best bingsoo I've had in Boston so far. The flavors strike a perfect balance between sweet and nutty without being overwhelming. The dessert is beautifully layered, with ice cream on top, two layers of red bean, almonds, mochi, and misugaru powder, all finished with condensed milk. It's especially great if you prefer desserts that aren't overly sweet. The portion is generous and can easily be shared among three people, making it a great option to enjoy with friends. read more

Caffé Bene - Misugaru Red Bean Ice Parfait - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

this place is adorable and the service was amazing. the portion was huge, though the flavor was just okay, lots of strawberries, though read more

Caffé Bene - Strawberry Ice Parfait - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The cup wasn't full, and the mango chunks wasn't fresh. They also make the consumer wait for quite long even there wasn't much people

I've been going to Caffébene for the longest time, ever since I was old enough to hop on the train to go into the city! Love, LOVE their mango bingsu! It's an item that they offer that I will continue to go out of my way for and definitely something that I always have to order whenever I visit Caffébene. It's amazing! Great flavor and all the ingredients are well balanced. Super refreshing & I highly recommend! I've tried other items as well that they offer, like smoothies and baked goods which are all very tasty, but I always find myself coming back for their mango bingsu, my favorite! Also, this is a great place to go if you're looking for a spot to get some studying done. Parking: can be tricky but there are meter parking spots around. Right by the Symphony Green Line station & Mass Ave Orange Line. read more

Caffé Bene - Mango shaved ice - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This is my go-to after Symphony plane to treat myself to an Earl gray milk tea and 3 macarons.... (yes, I'm a bit OCD about having the same thing almost every time) Honestly the primary reason I come here is because it's about the only thing open after the symphony or theatre at then Huntington (why there's not more of a cafe culture around anything hall wit all the concert goers and students I just don't understand ) The other reason is it's a chill, friendly and affordable place with a good range of dessert items, sandwiches and coffee and tea. (also a good place for a quick before symphony meal!) Definitely a highlight of the symphony neighborhood read more

Caffé Bene - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

WOW! Just wow!! I tried the misugaru ice parfait, which had layers of shaved ice, red bean, misugaru (soy bean powder), vanilla ice cream, and mochi. This was HUGE and definitely worth it. It wasn't too sweet, the ice cream had a strong vanilla flavor that paired nicely with the red bean. I'm so happy to have found a spot for korean shaved ice! The workers are friendly and my order came out quick. This is a casual spot with a lot of seating too! read more

Caffé Bene - Misugaru Red Bean - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

A book club I am a part of met here tonight and it was my first time going to this cafe. The inside was vibrant and cute. Lots of cool architecture! The spinach grilled cheese I had was absolutely to die for. Pretty reasonably priced too. I would definitely come back! read more

Caffé Bene - Spinach Grilled Cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Spicy Chicken sandwich- excellent! Large size on toasted focaccia bread, sprouts, mozzarella, mustard. Chai tea latte, very good- not too sweet. Cappuccino cake- 3 layers of cocoa/coffee cake, and 2 generous middle layers of rich, creamy cappuccino latte cream frosting (not grainy or shortening heavy) with another high layer of frosting on top. Delicious! Usually come here before going to Symphony Hall, as it is right across the street. read more

Pretty solid option for matcha, but I wouldn't rush to go back. I appreciated the quick service and the interior was very charming with ample seating. I ordered a strawberry matcha with soy milk and liked the strawberry chunks in it and enjoyed that it didn't taste artificial, the matcha also had great flavor. Delicious matcha, but as a student not worth nearly $10. The sandwiches looked really good too and my friend really liked hers, but when they're the same price as the drink...a definite once in a while stop but I don't think I'd visit on a regular basis. read more

Such a nice cafe! Staff was super friendly and it's a great place to get some work done/study. The jazz music makes it feel cozy inside. Wifi is available and lots of tables and outlets. They also have a printer that you can use! Bathroom code is on the receipt. Right now they have a back to school promo deal happening! If you are a student and spend $15, you can get a free mug or tote bag. Earl Grey macaroon (7/10) - The flavor is strong so if you like Early Grey you might enjoy it. It was just a bit too sweet for my liking. I also wasn't that big a fan of the dried tea leaves that came on top of it. Peach Green Tea (9/10) The peach green tea 50% sweet was refreshing! I would get this again. Hazlnut Latte (6/10) Comes with bits of nuts in the drink. Not too strong of a flavor. It was more milky. read more

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Convenient place located right near Symphony, with lots of cool parfaits! I haven't tried their parfaits, but their drinks, including the Fiji water at the register is really good. Decent place to come and decompress, my girlfriend and I came here after an evening out with friends - they are open till 11pm. Want to go back when I'm near the Mass Ave area! read more

I loved this cafe in Korea so I was really happy to see it in Boston. I loved their shaved ice (bingsu) and honey bread desserts in Korea but I came here after a very large and filling dinner so opted to just get a warm drink. 5/5 for their misugaru latte. If you haven't had misugaru, it's a Korean roasted multigrain powder drink that has a sweet, nutty, cereal like flavor and texture. This drink feels like a warm hug and it was so yummy here. My friend had a lavender latte and found that it had good coffee flavor but was too sweet. No stars deducted for this since I didn't try it. The interior of the cafe is spacious, clean, quiet, and very welcoming. I saw many students studying and drinking/eating here. I'd recommend for drinks, dessert, snack, and a good place to hang out or get alone time. read more

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If you are looking for cafe places to study in Boston with plenty of electricity pockets, good desserts and chill music in the background, this place is your call. Unlike other cafe shop in Boston, this place close late . The parking situation is tricky. Not a lot of street parking. The employees are super friendly and nice. You will order up front and self sever. read more

Pre-theater stop, but a more popular hang for students and their computers. Ordered a $12 turkey "panini" (see photo and menu) that was really awful deli meat on toast. Counter person openly admitted that sandwiches weren't really paninis and that if they did have a press, it probably didn't work. Look elsewhere. read more

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I went here specifically for the Strawberry ice parfait, and it did not disappoint! First of all, it was beautiful. The ice cream on top was so rich and delicious. The dessert was light and refreshing as a whole. It was huge so I'd recommend splitting it between at least 3 people (I was only with 1 other person and we couldn't finish it). I didn't love the red beans in there so next time I'd probably order it without them. read more

Caffé Bene - Strawberry ice parfait - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Their mango shaved ice is huge. Easily shareable and perfect for the summer. Mango chunks were fresh and the ice was milky flavored read more

Caffé Bene - Mango shaved ice cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Cute cafe for studying or a dessert date! My friend and I got the mango yogurt ice parfait (highly recommend this!) It was soo delicious, comparable to the ones I got in Korea. They are very generous with the fresh mango chunks. We couldn't finish this on our own, I reccomend bringing a couple friends to devour this with! read more

Caffé Bene - Mango Yogurt Ice Parfait - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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So good. classic korean bingsu, affordable for the quantity you get, quality is great. love going and sharing a bingsu with my friends. love the vibe and interior, always see people studying or working. read more

Caffé Bene - Mango Yogurt bingsu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Had a spicy chicken wrap that was really good; the flavors blended together really nicely and the chicken was tender. I wish there were just a tad more vegetables. The chocolate cake mousse was a bit heavy but delicious nonetheless. read more

Nice place to work with ample seating and outlets. Drinks are sweet and the sandwiches are okay. read more

Caffé Bene - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Yummy! The perfect combination of boba and sandwich! The teriyaki chicken is perfectly toasted , chicken is super juicy and super flavorful. I love the cheese that's melted and the combination is sooo good. The boba milk tea was OK. The boba was a little chewy. The milk tea was good. The ice parfait was my favorite part, it's literally a big snow cone. Not too sweet and the flavor was yum. I wish they had more toppings on this one because after the whipped cream was done it was so much ice. read more

Caffé Bene - Green Tea ice parfait - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Caffébene started in 2008 in Korea and is now an international coffeehouse chain with 81 stores. They serve medium roast coffee, Bingsoo Shaved ice, Desserts, Hot & Cold Beverages & Breakfast sandwiches. Love the asian flavors offered like Green tea, Black sesame, sweet potatoes & Injeolmi (roasted soy bean). $13.45 Shaved ice was huge and is very shareable for 2-4 people! Got the Misugaru shaved ice, asked for extra misugaru powder and they gave noticeably more. Appreciate that. It had plenty of sweetened red beans and Mochi (which were not as soft as it should be though). Seating Getting a seat can be a challenge. Came for a late night quick snack. Most of the seating was still occupied (looked like students) just before closing but luckily there was one empty table for us. Located -on the south corner of Massachusetts Ave & St St Botolph St read more

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Came here for dessert after visiting the MFA and were super happy to see it was open late. We ordered a caramel cinnamon honey bread and each got gelato. My partner got the vanilla bean gelato and I got the coffee flavor. We both agreed the flavor was good but the texture was just a little weird and icy. The honey bread was presented beautifully and my partner enjoyed it-- kinda tasted like french toast. Service was pretty fast and the interior is huge with a ton of tables & quiet atmosphere. read more

Caffé Bene - Caramel Cinnamon Honey Bread - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Today was my first time at caffebene! My friend and I found it and wanted to give it a try, and it did not disappoint! We both got grilled cheeses (me the spinach and her the ham) and they were so yummy! We loved how they were waffle pressed! My friend also had a honeydew milk tea with lychee jelly, which was so delicious, and they gave so much jelly in it! Finally, we got the Mango Bingsu (Mango Yogurt Parfait) and this was INCREDIBLE! So yummy and refreshing and perfect for sharing. The music was also great and such cute decor and so much seating. Amazing place to study, hang w friends, and eat amazing food and treats! We will definitely be returning! read more

Caffé Bene - Mango Yogurt - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Lavender latte was pretty standard with just the right amount of sweetness for me. Staff was friendly. Great spot with plenty of seating to catch up with friends or do work at! read more

Caffé Bene - Lavender latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I've heard a lot of good things about this place and after looking at the reviews I was ready to be blown away. The experience was good not great. There were a lot of interesting items on the menu but the three items that I tried today were disappointingly mediocre. The white grape refresher was good but nothing really special that I'd find myself craving. This was the same with the strawberry mojito. Their bingsu however, exemplified their averageness. I'd say it wouldn't even be right to call it bingsu. The portion is big but most of the ice is flavorless. The flavors that it did have was again, good not great; a theme that appears time and time again. I'd come back since it's a nice place to just sit around and chat but if you're coming and expecting something amazing you're in the wrong place. read more

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Friendly staff, woman at punter was exceptionally efficient. Good breakfast, neighborhood vibes. Bowls are huge, yummy waffles and good coffee. read more

This place is really spacious and had quiet atmosphere to study. I got the shaved ice parfait mango which was good amount to share with three people!! The portion size was good and it tasted really good. They had a layer of yogurt, condense milk and mango which all went well together. There were different flavors to choose from too. The service was quick and the service was good. It was a nice dessert to have after a long hot summer day. read more

Caffé Bene - Iced Mango Parfait - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great place to work. More quiet than not. Lovely space. I got a waffle and spinach grilled cheese. Too good. Somebody originally got if for me to go before they met me at Symphony Hall right across the street. Then I ordered it again when I got to go in person myself. Pictured also is a Strawberry Banana smoothie. Extremely accessible to public transport via Green Line. read more

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My favorite Korean cafe for shaved ice. I got the mango shaved ice and it saved me on a very hot day! Its shaved ice on the bottom followed by fresh mangos on the side topped with mango gelato on top. I have tried several of their shaved ice and I recommend the mango shaved ice and the green tea shaved ice. The service was nice and the vibes inside were many students studying. read more

Caffé Bene - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Questionable quality of shaved ice, even by Boston's standards. The ambiance is suitable for studying, reading, but perhaps not loud conversations with friends (although it didn't stop us from engaging in that). Service was adequate, but they should reconsider whatever they're calling shaved ice. It is a bucketful of something though, if you're looking for quantity over quality. Support Korean businesses! read more

Caffe Bene is a solid spot for when you want a place to chill with your friends or work on something. My friends and I arrived on Saturday afternoon and ordered at the front counter. They hand you a buzzer to let you know when your order is ready, and all dirty dishes can be dropped in the basin. I ordered the Caramel Cinnamon Honey Bread and Rose Latte. The rose latte came out looking really pretty, with rose petals sprinkled across the foam art. It tasted alright as I prefer a more fragrant coffee taste. The Caramel Cinnamon Honey Bread was quite filling for one person. It is a great dessert and surprisingly does not taste overly sweet. I enjoyed how fluffy and big the bread is, although its exterior was a bit crispier than I would have preferred. By the time it hit later in the afternoon, the café filled up pretty quickly with students, making it harder to find a free table. Overall, all their stuff is pretty alright minus the bingsoo. They have an extensive menu, so I would come by again to try their other drinks, desserts, and sandwiches. read more

Caffé Bene - Caramel cinnamon honey bread - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Where's this Caffe Bene all my life? I'm always a big fan of these chains, this particular chain anyway, which are Korean dessert cafes, and are absolutely delicious, but very very overpriced. Honestly a lot of this type of stuff is overpriced even at other Asian bakery chains these days, so it's not a big deal. I like the drinks a lot, whereas the pastries are usually a little more mediocre. I definitely highly recommend checking them out when you're in this fancy college neighbourhood of Boston, especially if they're right next to a Kung Fu Tea, which is one of my favourite places. read more

Caffé Bene - Where's your caffe been? - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

i ordered the mango yogurt bingsu. the yogurt on top completely ruins it. idk what i was expecting, maybe a yakult flavored topping, but definitely not an unsweetened and sour greek yogurt. the ice cream on top is a different mango flavor than the mango syrup, and they don't rly complement each other imo. the amount of mango was good and the mango syrup is good, but the yogurt ruined the whole dessert a mango and condensed milk bingsu or mango with panna cotta bingsu would be way better. if u order this, ask for it without the yogurt. read more

Caffé Bene - Mango Yogurt - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Farmhouse/industrial chic meets dessert! So cute inside and plenty of menu options to please everyone. I've had the ice parfait twice now and was impressed by the size and the generosity in toppings and fillings so that there are never just bites of ice. Like other reviews say, the ice is chunky unfortunately. It's spacious inside with plenty of seating along with tables, outlets and free WiFi so there is a decent number of people quietly working in there or having conversations. There is the occasional loud person from Mass Ave... read more

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I had cappuccino and chocolate cake. Coffee is good. Cake was good but not great. Atmosphere is nice and there are random books to read. read more

Caffé Bene - They have random books - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I think Caffébene is such a cute spot! I've been here twice and had great experiences both times. I once came with a friend and we shared the mango shaved ice/ bingsu and it was delicious! It definitely hit the spot! The ice cream, shaved ice, and mango were delicious but my only complaint is that the yogurt threw off the flavor profile it was a little too sour tasting for us (maybe it was greek yogurt?). I think a traditional condensed milk or a sweeter yogurt would have been better we ended up eating around the yogurt. But overall still delicious and I would order it again. I came another time on my own to have lunch and do some work. I ordered an iced hazelnut latte and a teriyaki chicken sandwich. I was very excited about the latte since the hazelnut syrup is housemade but it was not as flavorful as I was hoping. However, it was still really creamy and I did enjoy it, the flavor was a little too subtle for me. The teriyaki was great, it was very light yet still filling so it was a perfect lunch sandwich. I wanted the teriyaki flavor to be a little stronger so maybe next time I would try the spicy sandwich instead. Caffébene is also perfect for doing work. I sat at the window seat for a few hours and the ambiance was perfect. Not too loud with a nice amount of white noise from other people chatting and doing work. Overall, I would come here again and enjoy this cute spot! read more

Caffé Bene - mango bingsu/ shaved ice - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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This is a cute space and definitely a convenient spot for students to come study and eat here. The spots fill up quickly but I've had a pleasant experience. Food and drinks were overall great! The ice parfait was good. I wish it had a little bit more flavor but I loved the grilled cheese! read more

Caffé Bene - Cookies & Cream Ice Parfait, Spinach Grilled Cheese, Mango Smoothie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts