a 4 star place, but only just. it's very tough for me to say this, considering i live off their coffee every single day, however they do have their flaws. No, its not that the coffee stinks, in fact its great! Can't beat a large iced coffee for 2.20 with a flavor shot. It's not the best, but its very solid coffee. The iced especially, because they used slushed ice and very large sugar crystals that you pretty much crunch when you get a good sip (note the irish cream flavor for their coffee literally is an espresso shot of its own...try it!). So if not the coffee, its the rude service? Nope. These guys are great; a bunch of old Italian guys cooking food and serving coffee. its awesome; it reminds me of my mom's side of the family, as they really are a prime example of old Italian dudes. Finally, its the food right? Right?? Well...yeah sort of. The food itself is fine; in fact i dare say its very good, no matter what you get. my main issue is the prices for food. The coffee is incredibly cheap, but the food seems too high for me. C'mon man, 6 bucks + change for a steak and cheese sandwich?? They're not exactly the largest sandwiches either. I don't know, maybe uptown cafe has spoiled me for quality sandwiches at fair prices; hell their 6 dollar sandwiches are easily 14 inches. All that aside, its a solid dining establishment filled with Massachusetts Government employees, and probably the best coffee shop in the city as far as quality and price is concerned (seriously for their prices, i don't think the world's best coffee for 4 bucks will even top it!) read more

Decent food for the money. Very casual and comfortable. It's picnic style with paper plates and utensils. We all had breakfast. Eggs were a bit more runny than I usually like but it was still good. Potatoes were a little greasy but again tasty! Blueberry pancakes and chocolate pancakes were really good. read more

This is a bad breakfast experience. Service is unorganized and slow though nice enough. They serve everything on and in paper plates/cups which makes the experience feel low rent. The food is okay at best but the small kitchen only allows for one flattop so the eggs and pancakes taste like bacon. I don't often review places but felt compelled to let you all know to stay away if you can. read more

Great breakfast spot! The food is served very fast. So if you are in a rush capitol is perfect. The place has been in beacon hill for over 35 years. read more

The chocolate chip pancakes at this place are as good as it gets. Their breakfast wraps are awesome, too. Total Boston Joint - quick, straight-forward, tasty. Cool little place to eat breakfast. Good coffee and egg sandwiches, paper cups and plates. Part of the restaurant is on the corner of two streets in Beacon hill, I like the large glass windows looking out onto the street. read more

Fast, friendly, and cheap. Super convenient breakfast diner with friendly service. Haven't had a bad experience yet and the food is great for what you pay. Not a 5 star diner, but it's simple. Favorite place on beacon hill! read more

Look, they make a decent breakfast sandwich but if strong coffee is a must for you to wake up, don't rely on this place. Also if you want to look at the Capitol building from a front window seat they won't let you. Kinda weird. read more

Disgusting & highly unfriendly customer Service. I would only go here If I have no other options left. There are much better & cheaper options near by that are highly customer focussed. read more

Capitol Coffee House is a no-frills not-quite-coffee-house, more-diner-style eatery safely hidden on Bowdoin street. I've been working in the area for a year and there are days where for lunch, I want something I'd normally have to get closer to home - a good steak and cheese sub, maybe some wings (rather than the several varieties of salads/quinoa bowls that the downtown area is infested with) - and Capitol Coffee is PERFECT for that and more. The cheeseburgers are great, wings are great, fries are great, subs are great - ironically, I've yet to try their coffee, but considering the rest of the menu, not to mention the name, surely that is also great. Service is fast and the staff is friendly - there are definitely regulars that come in and its fun to listen to the banter between long-time customers and cooks/servers. Overall, between the food and the experience, I highly recommend Capital Coffee House. read more

By far the best breakfast in Boston. Everything is done perfectly. Not a fancy place as the prices reflect. Plastic plates and silverware but it can not be beaten. I'm sure that their lunches are equally good. Great food. Short money. What more could you ask for. read more

I don't know what the people who liked the ice coffee are talking about. I ordered iced coffee and I got a cup filled to the rim with crushed ice. If there was any room for coffee it must have been the water they rinsed the coffee pot with, it literally tasted like someone had coffee in that cup and then filed with water and that's what I got. If I had my eyes closed I couldn't tell what it was. However, I do like their food and they are very nice. I am a coffee person and I need it in the morning. That was very disappointing. read more

The 5 stars are mostly for the good service I got. Greg, the guy that works there, was very hospitable in the early morning hours (the place is open at 5AM). The muffin and the coffee were nice too! read more

I have been going to Capitol coffee since 1985 when you could get a cup of coffee with sambuka in it. Today the service is excellent and the burgers, subs, fries and breakfast is hearty "old school" delicious. I would recommend that you pay with cash only and if you must use your credit card please only give it to one of the older gentlemen. read more

Come on people. Where in Boston can you get great breakfast food at 6 dollars? Greg the cook makes hands down the best pancakes in town.

service is very friendly once they recognize you! Really good coffee, always fresh. Soups are really good, so are all of their sandwiches. Breakfast there is really good too. they have good eggs/egg sandwiches, and the bagels are pretty good too. Cheaper than average. one of my fave places in downtown. read more

I work just down the street and was introduced to Capitol by a co-worker who told me, as an Italian, I can't mess around with non-Italian coffee. The staff is friendly, kind, and efficient, even in the rush of Downtown Boston mornings. The food is great, cooked fresh and to order, and the coffee is delicious and generously sized for the price. It's a no-frills establishment but the perfect place to grab a bite and a coffee on the way to work or for a mid-afternoon pick me up. Couldn't recommend this place more and as long as I'm a Bostonian, I'll keep coming back to Capitol! read more

Seems like a great place to just stop in for coffee/breakfast sandwich if you work nearby, but I don't recommend meeting work colleagues here if you are commuting in a ways. After taking the train in mid-morning to meet someone there who worked nearby, I walked in with an empty espresso cup I purchased earlier in the am at the start of my commute. I went to the counter to order. I then asked if there was a restroom. I was told no restrooms and to go across the street. Not a problem. I left and used the restroom across the street (thanks to the security guards who let me in!) and went back to wait for my colleague and order. Within a minute of walking back in and going back to my table I was yelled at by who I assume was the owner (actual yelling- a full 3 minutes in front of everyone) about the "outside cup" I still had in my hand and telling me to leave if I wanted a restroom. Tried to explain I already used the restroom across the street per his employee's earlier directions and was back as I was meeting someone. I offered him the empty espresso cup thinking that would solve the "outside cup" problem and he'd understand I meant no harm with my empty cup. He refused the cup and continued to yell. Fortunately my colleague showed up shortly after and we were able to meet without any further craziness from the owner. read more

Cheap prices and delicious! Best breakfast sandwich I've had in a while and their iced coffee is great too. Sausage egg and cheese on a fluffy croissant mmmm Will be trying other menu items soon. read more

Got a job recently in the area + after walking by a couple dozen times, but this morning I decided I'd try this place out. Very small, J shaped space filled with people and it smelled amazing. I went with a large cappuccino that was made with care + came in a non-descript paper cup (which I love) and it was under $4. Yes. They sprinkled something on top which I assumed was cinnamon but I believe it was cocoa powder- unexpected but totally welcomed! I forsee many morning and mis afternoon trips over there for my caffiene fix! read more

Best bang for your buck breakfast, lunch, and coffee in the area. Breakfast sandwiches are hot, and made to order on the grill with fresh eggs. They are perfect for those mornings where you just need some breakfast comfort food. Lunch is also a good deal, with the meatball subs being a standout. Meatballs are authentic and homemade. Not only is the value hear outstanding, the guys who run the place are some of the friendliest in the city. read more

Cheap and tasty breakfast sandwiches lie inside: combinations of egg, cheese, bacon and turkey on bagel, toast, or English muffin. They also have very good pancakes: regular, blueberry, chocolate chip. read more

I come in here for breakfast or lunch and it's always so good! The people who work there are so nice too. The coffee is delicious and their tuna sandwiches are amazing! read more

SO cute. I stopped here before my first day of class at Suffolk and everybody was so friendly. My iced coffee was great (I was definitely buzzin'!) and you can't beat the view. Not to mention it's never a bad thing to be rubbing elbows with Massachusetts Execs! read more

Delicious food. Fast and friendly service. Straight to the point breakfast/lunch dining. Would 200% recommend!

Great Italian family owned cafe. Lots of culture and the food was really good. Laughs and stories for days.

GREAT PLACE!! strongly reccomend the piedina wrap and the blueberry pancakes.. serve good espresso cofee. The waiters are italian-born and very friendly, prices are excellent. The atmosphere is great! this is definitely one of my favorite places in downtown.. really recommend it. read more

Not a fancy place, but they take their breakfasts seriously. Excellent quality. The french toast was superb, the bacon just right. And the coffee was great! If you're looking for a quick, great-tasting breakfast, this is definitely a good choice. read more

As a tourist in Boston, I checked Yelp for a place to have breakfast and found CCH. The place is really great! Food was delicious, coffee was great, staff was extremely friendly and very quick. And the prices are low as well! Definitely going to come back here! read more

The concierge at the Omni Parker House recommended Capitol Coffee House as an option for us when we said we wanted real food, not too expensive and quick service for breakfast so we could be on our way touring the city. That is exactly what we got with the charm of a family run business to boot. We LOVED the pancakes and omelets were cooked to perfection - for eating in, you get a nice ceramic mug for your cappuccino which I appreciated. Paper plates keep the cooks focused on customers/cooking and costs down, so those were also appreciated. Want a tomato or onion added to your sandwich? Just ask - we did and they were happy to accommodate and cook to order. Mon-Fri there are not waiters/waitresses - so place your order, take a seat where you like and food is delivered to your table. Very clean and they appeared to have many repeat customers from the neighborhood. read more

I am a person who enjoys breakfast more than any other meal. The Capital has by far the best breakfast I have ever had in Boston. I am fortunate enough to work nearby so I am able to enjoy this on a regular basis. Try the scrambled eggs. Cooked in a pan rather than being thrown on an overheated grill. Everything else is top notch from pancakes to French Toast. The omelets are perfection. Not enough to say about the place. Nothing fancy. Plastic plates and cutlery. Also the prices go back to a bygone era. read more

Decent, nothing great. The egg sandwich is the standout. Don't know why everyone loves the iced coffee so much. It's just alright but the crushed ice instead of cubes is a nice touch. The decor is way past dated, but that doesn't stop the crowds from pouring in at lunch time. The best part is listening to the guys working behind the counter yelling at each other. It's quite the show. read more