Capitol Coffee House is so good. Sooooo good. How good? Good enough that it essentially single-handedly destroyed my newfound personal austerity. As someone who enjoys going out to eat and drink, but doesn't have much money, I decided that I'd commit myself to really limiting stuff I don't need to get; I can make coffee at home, and pack my lunch for work - save, save, save. And I was doing well with it too, which is unlike me. Then one morning I was sleepy, in a rush, had some cash in my pocket, and really needed some coffee. I passed by the Capitol Coffee House and figured, eh, just this once. And boom, there it was, and now it's over. I'm in there pretty much every day. The coffee is heavenly, in my opinion; put some cream and sugar in it and it goes down like hot cocoa - smooth and delicious. The large coffee is also super big for $1.90 and provides a heck of a jolt, especially on a frigid Boston morning. Since giving into the coffee I've also started trying food there and it's all been excellent for the price. I expected the breakfast to be really good - eggs, bacon, sausage, etc., all top notch. But what surprised me was how good lunch was. I had an Italian Sub that honestly rivaled my favorite, Uptown Café, in terms of deliciousness and crispiness of the bread, as well as the freshness of the ingredients. For a location right in the heart of Beacon Hill the prices are phenomenal, and as has been mentioned by other reviewers, the staff here is great and really puts me in a great mood in the morning. They're mostly all Italian guys from, I think, Naples and seem like they're either friends or family. The clientele consists largely of outgoing regulars and the staff gets to know them well; one guy working behind the counter noticed my Liverpool soccer scarf and now talks to me every day about how his beloved Naples team is doing. I love the Capitol Coffee House and if you have a soul (and prefer good coffee to crappy chain coffee) you will too. read more

Its perfect for what it should be. A cheap breakfast spot. My buddies and I go there mainly on Saturday mornings to catch up on the happenings of the earlier evening. Since you can order at the counter we can all meet there and dont have to wait to order our food. Everything is perfectly priced. I can get The Capitol Special which includes pancakes, eggs, bacon & homefries for $7! Everyone there is super nice and makes us feel like home whenever we are there. They also take LevelUp which is a big plus in my book! read more

Seriously the best iced coffee in the city. Try the vanilla iced coffee, my friends and I call it crack coffee. SO AMAZING.

This place gets my votes because it embodies my old fantasy of what being in a city was all about, one that's maybe couched in early '80s movies and such. Very little name brand stuff, paper cups with the place's name on it, leathery old guys running the counter, low Yuppie population, Patriots winter coats -- all of it. You should be hunched over a curled copy of the Globe hereThe food, I don't know. The bagels are buttery and salty and good. Coffee is fittingly bitter, good for bracing you for freezing, windy walks up and down Beacon Hill. read more

Good place for a quick egg sandwich if you work in the area. The coffee is nice and strong and the espresso drinks aren't that bad. It could be kind of expensive if you are on a budget and come here every morning. It is cool to listen to the employees fight in Italian though. Lunch sandwhiches are good in a pinch as well. read more

Great family run place-- fast and good quality. Great meeting place with a quiet area in the back.

Not at all impressed with this place. About ten of us were gathering in a Saturday for a meeting nearby so stopped in to this empty place for breakfast beforehand. Having convened from all over New England we were disturbed to hear that the bathroom facilities are "private." We all thought that might be illegal but were too busy to look it up. Some of us refused to buy breakfast, both for practical reasons (coffee without restroom?) and principle. In addition, I have Celiac Disease and when I asked if the omelettes were made with a prepared mix that might contain gluten I was told NO GLUTEN FREE, without explanation or apparent concern. Waitress was kind but unable to overcome strong boss. Good enough deal on the food for downtown Boston but if you want to eat somewhere where you feel the proprietor gives a hoot, don't visit this place. read more

Please explain to me how you can serve a very limited lunch and close at 1:00 on Saturdays? I went with a friend of mine and our orders were changed no less than four times because they basically had nothing left. It was getting to the point where I nearly asked what they actually had and went from there. To boot, the pepper steak sandwich was the greasiest food I ever had and was more suited for consumption at 1:00 am while drunk than at 1:00 pm. The sandwich was soggy from grease in the less than 5 minute walk it took me to get from the restaurant to my class. In short, I can't believe I spent almost $12 on something that awful. Go elsewhere if you can. read more

The food is fine for the very affordable prices, but the coffee was essentially brown water. If your name is "Capitol Coffee House," then your coffee should be potable. read more

Good, fast, cheap food! This place has delicious cappuccinos. We were in and out in less than an hour without feeling rushed. This place is run like a well oiled machine. Would definitely go back next time I'm in Boston. read more

Ok so I honestly believe that they have offer really great coffee but their lunch is eh. I came here for a quick lunch with a friend and ordered the hot veggie wrap. It was probably one of the worst tasting meals I've had. For seven dollars, you get tasteless veggies and melted cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla. Blah. This is a place where they try to offer variety without really knowing how to cook all their dishes well. I would definitely recommend you going to Fill-A-Buster for lunch instead. read more

Alright, so I've discovered myself going here every Saturday for brunch lately, and I feel a little bad about my previous review. Everything I said still stands for the most part, but I've grown rather attached to the simple yet effective setup they've got here. I walk in every morning still half-asleep, grab a copy of the most recent Weekly Dig, and slide into a seat at the bar to wait for my coffee and French toast. It's not an all-star meal by any means, but it's fast and easy, so I can't complain. read more

I'm on a mission to try the coffee spots around my work area and when I say this place has great coffee, it's an understatement. There's a hint of a toffee or nutty flavor to it when you first take a sip and then after that, it is deliciously smooth. The service isn't warm and fuzzy but who needs it in the morning when you get your food and coffee quickly and are sent out the door. read more

Great breakfast/lunch spot. Excellent omelettes and breakfast sandwiches. Also, the burgers are very good. Quality food items across the board. Reasonably priced and fast. Five stars! read more

Awesome food!!! When we first walked in I was a little worried. The place is nothing fancy and does not have table service, that being said my disappointment was quickly replaced by sheer joy upon eating the food. Everything is made to order and fresh as can be. The home fries are heaven sent, we had the vegetarian omelette and blueberry pancakes which were delicious. The coffee was nice and strong. Fantastic place to eat we will go back for sure !!!! read more

Paid $20 for two breakfast sandwiches (mediocre) and two coffees (likewise). Expected food to be overpriced across from the statehouse, so no biggie. Then asked two different employees if I could use the bathroom, and was told they didn't have one. My understanding is that state law requires an establishment with three employees (there were five at CCH) to provide restroom accommodations. Will investigate. read more

Best chicken wrap I've ever had! Very comfortable ambiance and everyone is very nice and attentive. If you're around the block I definitely suggest you stoping by and trying the Chicken Wrap Special! read more

Very fresh food, inexpensive, a definite favorite for a quick unassuming breakfast. We had blueberry pancakes, a breakfast sandwich, and an omelette. All very good. Service was excellent. If you are a fan of simple, no frills food then this is your place without all of the lines of. Beacon Hill. Definitely come back to place. read more

Good cheap breakfast spot. Relatively quick too. Just the right amount of surly.

A-ok indeed. I stopped in here after a meeting and had the bacon, egg and cheese on a croissant. It was fine. I like my breakfast sandwiches with a lot of love (tomato, onion, maybe avocado if we're really in love) but alas this was not to be at Capitol Coffee House. Stars for the price and the service though. I'll stop in again for a quick bite for sure. read more

The spot is interesting and there are some characters working there, great location, but the coffee isn't good and the service is quite bad. The type of spot where you can order whatever you want for breakfast within reason and they will make it, but it will be mediocre. Not the worst place you could end up, still prefer this to a chain. read more

My office is not too far away from this place and I've been eating here pretty regularly for breakfast. I've never eaten here for lunch. I always get the veggie omelet or a breakfast sandwich. I like the coffee too. The staff does a great job at doing take out orders and provide very good service. Good food at a reasonable price, can't ask for any more than that read more

Came in for breakfast. Felt that the food was over priced. Got 3 eggs and potatoes and the cost was over $7. On a positive note I got a good amount of eggs compared to what 3 eggs looks like at other places. read more

Disappointing. We were in town and wanted a diner type bfst. I should have run when i opened the napkin to find plastic utensils. I then should have ran when my coffee came in Styrofoam cup. Folgers would have tasted better. Bfst took an hour from start to finish. While mngt walked around and told everyone how busy they were I saw half the tables and bar area empty. The fried eggs and toast was fine but then how do you mess that up. read more

Great little diner in the heart of Beacon Hill. Sit at the counter or a table, or get takeout. Good coffee and breakfast sandwiches, accepts Level Up, friendly staff. Two thumbs up for character! read more

Decent breakfast sandwich when I finally got it -- waited nearly 15 minutes after ordering / paying late Sat a.m., standing in the take-out area and watching later orders filled first. Counterman apologized with "ran out of bacon" excuse, but definitely wasn't worth that long a wait. Too bad since it's an independent place with character and the sandwich was well made, but this service issue marred it for me. read more

This is a great breakfast place! Definitely an oasis for the weary traveler. Delicious and affordable in downtown Boston. A must visit when in town. read more

I was in town for business and stumbled across this hole in the wall. Beautiful view of the state house, quick, efficient service and good food. read more

I came here in the afternoon when it was slow. They weren't very welcoming. It seemed like they were irritated to have a customer. The counters were very messy and covered with crumbs and paper. And the stench was awful. Greasy and awful. read more

Cozy place with guaranteed local flavor. Quick, cheap and you get what you get. Perfect place for a perfect bacon egg and cheese on a bulkie roll. read more

I used to go here all the time in college. It's been a while but I happen to be in Boston this past weekend and my husband and I came in for breakfast Saturday morning. Same people work there now that did 10 years ago! Breakfast was tasty and still as affordable as my years in college. Had good conversation with the person at the counter, his father owns the place and he has been there since 1994. Whenever I am in the area I try to grab coffee or something quick from here, good, simple food. I had the greek omelet special for breakfast, they offer eggwhites too which i was happy about. My husband had a meal with pancakes, eggs, ham and homefries, with coffee it came out to $15 for the two of us to have a decent breakfast. read more

I went here for breakfast with my son and daughter and I liked it. You order your food, pay, they give you a number and you pick it up at the counter. The food is served on paper plates which was fine for us. I had eggs, home fries and toast, my daughter had an egg sandwich and my son only had a muffin. My food was just as good as that other place with the long line. I saw someone having pancakes and they looked very good. Check out this place if you're in the area and and you don't want to spend a crazy amount for breakfast and the food is just as good. read more

Good atmosphere; Nice place to grab a coffee. I like the simplicity of the end w/ the wide variety of roasts offered. Location is fantastic. This coffee house is definitely worth checking out of you're in the area. The crowd is diverse; Seems like a lot of lawyers wasting time before having to be somewhere else. read more

This is the mom and pop, no-frills cafe that serves up exactly what they claim to serve, plus a touch of neighborhood friendliness! Love stopping by for a delicious espresso drink or brunch with a small party when the conversation needs not be drowned in noise or loud music. Old fashioned customer service is alive here. Well done, Capitol Coffee House! Stay low-key & true to yourself! read more

Love that they serve fresh, delicious, affordable breakfast sandwiches all day long. My go-to for an inexpensive lunch on Beacon Hill.

From a tourist's perspective, this is a nice alternative from the typical Starbucks and Dunkins. The guys behind the counter had a fun banter and talked freely with the guests at the bar. Baseball and local talk was fun to eavesdrop on. Food was descent. Coffee was coffee. read more

I once loved this place until I realized how often their prices increase. $11 for chicken tenders & fries served on paper plates is unacceptable. read more

Capitol Coffee House - Disappointed that I paid $11 for this.... It was yummy, but wayyyy to pricey for this presentation. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Don't understand the negative reviews. This place has a unique charm, filled with Italians as well. The coffee is hands down the best I've had in Boston, and I can't complain about the panini as well. Overall, great atmosphere - great group of Italian gents! read more

What is better than finding the perfect breakfast spot, where you know you can count on a quick, delicious, piping hot, inexpensive meal to start your day?! I finally found it at this little hole in the wall near the State House. Counter service, mostly (a few tables are in the back, but why bother?). The opposite of fancy: paper plates, paper cups...perfectly true to its calling, no pretense. Friendly guys behind the counter. I haven't tried the other menu items, but I can tell you this was the best breakfast I've had in a long time. Too bad they're not open on Sunday; but hey, guys who work this hard deserve a day off. Jeez, I'd like a cup of that coffee right now, in fact..(not for Starbucks fans ;)) Thank you, thank you! read more

I'm not sure what other reviewers were expecting from this place... It's a great greasy-spoon breakfast joint, that provides THE BEST value in the area. The only place to get faster and cheaper food downtown is McDonald's. The coffee is good, the people are friendly, and the breakfast sandwiches are the bomb! I know it's fun to put on our food critic personas, but come on people! It's a diner. read more