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    Central Perk Cafe

    4.1 (104 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for working
    Dogs allowed

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    Gam M.

    Loved the atmosphere! Service was very friendly and helpful. The actual coffee/matcha itself was good but not mind blowing, which is expected. It wasn't overpriced so I'd come back again to hang out and have a decent coffee.

    Tami K.

    As a die hard Friends fan... this little coffee shop is so fun to just sit, sip delicious coffee, and enjoy all the Friends' references all around me. Service is great and quick. Adequate seating. I would love to see a stage by the front window with live guitarist playing -just an idea for ya ;). That would be all the vibes!!

    Rocky G.

    I am currently visiting Boston and decided to check out Central Perk. This place is so cute with a lot of seating & outlets perfect for studying/remote classes! I don't write reviews often but what stood out to me were the workers! The barista was very kind, grabbed my trash for me, and got me water while I was in the middle of my class. I didn't catch his name but thank you so much! I also loved the Malcolm Todd/Olivia Rodrigo music playing throughout the cafe. Will be back throughout my stay in Boston for sure.

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    Courtney O.

    While sightseeing around Back Bay, we walked past Central Perk Cafe and we knew we had to stop in being as we are all Friends fans. I was excited to see that not only did they serve food and coffee, but also alcohol! My friend and I ordered Espresso Martinis and my husband ordered a beer - they even put fun designs on the tops of each drink. One design was the turkey on Monica's head from the Thanksgiving episode which made us all laugh. I loved seeing all of the little Easter eggs throughout the cafe - they even had a big photo of the infamous water fountain on one side. Central Perk Cafe is just a fun place to hang out at - whether you are a fan or just looking for a place to study. They offer plenty of seating in the form of tables and couches inside, they also offer seating outside too. Service was friendly and they also gave great recommendations! I hope to come back some day! Check them out!

    Angela C.

    If you're a fan of the show then you should definitely stop by here! Decorated just like the show, and so many references everywhere . Lots of souvenirs to buy also. It's also a legit cafe because they have real coffee and you can buy the beans also. Huge selection of coffees and roasts, food choices and pastries, photo worthy backdrops, and friendly service I was actually almost carded here because they also serve alcoholic beverages

    Regina B.

    If you are a Friends fan, this is definitely for you. It's not kitschy or cheesy. It's a really nice coffeehouse with a perfect homage to the Central Perk. Was pleasantly surprised by the coffee too.

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    Helen V.

    The interior of the place is decorated to look similarly to the friend's show, which is a cute concept with the show playing on the tv too. There were lots of seating and not a long wait to order. We ordered simple chai drinks and breakfast pastries which were tasty but definitely not authentic chai. It's a nice spot to stop by and check out though!

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    Danielle F.

    What an amazing place to be... arguably one of the best coffee shops on the best street in the best city. Yes, the friends theme is super cute, even if you aren't a "real fan" it's nice. You definitely get the vibe that the owners care just from decor alone. But let's talk coffee and food. Definitely worth it! Fun show themes names. I grabbed the chicken salad sandwich - just look at that pic... phenomenal! I also had a blended blueberry pancake coffee. Perfection! Ok. But the best for last. The people. Shaq (not THE Shaq!) waited on us and when I tell you it was the best service I've received at a coffee shop IN MY LIFE, I'm not even exaggerating an ounce. I feel like that's even an understatement somehow. He was friendly and understanding and helpful. (Not like the guy I order lunch from during work hours at a place who makes me feel stupid bc I don't know what I want!) It was so appreciated! And when the two of us asked for pictures on "the couch" - literally jumped over his coworkers to be the one to assist us (bc by then we had bonded, lol). And no "stranger" has ever gone to such lengths to take good pictures like this man... so many angles, artistic, and funny. At the bathrooms (with purple doors and placed picture frames) I found the, cleaning. Because everyone seems to care and chip in.

    I ordered a large Breve latte and the feta Sriracha avocado toast. Both were amazing. The manager was very kind and friendly. The Friends vibe was on point. Very cozy and relaxing.

    Kelly N.

    This was such a cute stop on my trip to Boston. As a Friends lover, I thought the decor was top notch and I liked that it wasn't trying to replicate the tv set but had decor/items that were closely inspired by the show. I ordered a sandwich and a cold apple cider with cold foam. The apple cider was absolutely DELICIOUS. However my friend waited a very long time for her veggies & hummus.. and then when we got to the park to eat, i realized they gave me a random sandwich instead of the Ham and cheese i had ordered. So overall im impressed by the decor and the drinks, but the food and service were disappointing.

    Apple bread, Blueberry Pancakes Latte, Apple Caramel Apple Latte
    Tyler C.

    Stopped in while walking through Newbury St. to check out for nostalgia. A little gimmicky but honestly a very pleasant experience. Outside has the signature green patio umbrellas with the Central Perk logo. Inside has Friends themed quotes, some merch and a few photo opps. No signature green couch but they did have a mural/picture of the fountain you can take a picture with. We ordered the blueberry pancake latte, apple caramel latte and the apple bread. The latte and the apple bread were both FANTASTIC. I thought it'd be an ok experience given the whole Friends theme but it really was very good. The ONLY knock I have for this coffee shop is that they only have 2 unisex bathrooms, so waiting for the bathroom might be a pain. Definitely would recommend stopping in.

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    Super cool and cozy setting. Almost feels like you're on the set for friends. Espresso Martini was so yummy

    Rebecca C.

    Stopped in for coffee while walking around Newbury St one morning. It was a super cute place. There weren't many people around, which surprised me. It seems like a nice cafe to sit and work. The staff was nice and the coffee was good. The menu was pretty typical for a cafe.

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    I really wanted to give it more than 1 star but Unfortunately The beverage and food are really bad, love the atmosphere

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    J P Licks - Charles Street

    3.8
    (270 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $

    While visiting Boston, we went on a late night hunt for dessert and ended up at JP Licks purely…read morebecause the name made us laugh. Turns out, it absolutely lived up to the hype. I went with two scoops, black raspberry and brownie chocolate, and the brownie was killer. Rich, chocolatey, and totally worth standing outside in 30 degree weather to eat it. I devoured it without hesitation. There were so many great flavor options, and my friends all found something they loved too. It felt like one of those classic, must-stop dessert spots. Cold, delicious, and just the right amount of chaotic fun... it was wicked good.

    Just had a really odd experience at this location…read more I ordered a small cup of a special flavor (sticky toffee pudding). The server asked if I wanted any toppings. I said, "Yes please, I'd like M&Ms." The server, and another person working behind the counter, both told me that they just ran out of M&Ms. They didn't have any more. This was weird to me. As I was walking to the the shop, I passed a person who had a small cup of ice cream with both m&m's and oreo topping. Okay, I thought. That's weird but so be it. Then, I scootch over to look at the rest of the toppings and what do I see? M&Ms. I point out the M&M's to the employee and ask, "hey, aren't those M&M's?" They mumbled something back that I didn't exactly catch. They either said "those are closed" or "those are skittles" or "it's not those". "those are closed" makes no sense because they asked if I wanted toppings and it was 2 and a half hours before they closed. "those are skittles" makes no sense because they don't carry skittles as a topping... The whole experience was perplexing to me. Anyways, JP Licks is pretty overrated and too expensive. $6.5+ for the smallest size is not worth it. They have some decent flavors (cookies n' cake batter) though and the ice cream is usually pretty well executed and not icy. still, not really a place i'd recommend and won't be going back for a while after this freak incident. Attached photos are the proof that they had M&Ms. Note the "M" on the candy and the blue colored candies (they don't make blue skittles)

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    Madagascar Vanilla (Coconut) Dairy Free Ice Cream and Chocolate (coconut) Dairy Free Ice Cream
    Madagascar Vanilla (Coconut) Dairy Free Ice Cream and Chocolate (coconut) Dairy Free Ice Cream
    Madagascar Vanilla (Coconut) Dairy Free Ice Cream and Chocolate (coconut) Dairy Free Ice Cream
    Madagascar Vanilla (Coconut) Dairy Free Ice Cream and Chocolate (coconut) Dairy Free Ice Cream
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    Flour Bakery + Cafe

    Flour Bakery + Cafe

    4.4
    (182 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    Came here for a quick lunch and it did not disappoint! The chicken in my sandwich was cooked…read moreperfectly and had a great sauce on it. The milk bun as the bread was also a nice touch. Since I was in Boston, I definitely needed a slice of Boston creme pie. It was delicious! I would love to try their coffees and other pastries next time I come by :) Lines get long for lunch and things do sell out quickly so plan on either waiting or coming a bit earlier. There is seating upstairs and downstairs but it does get filled pretty quickly.

    Went out this morning in the snow for a nice coffee and pastry to take in some fresh air and…read moredecided on flour bakery + cafe. I do not go out for coffee much anymore due to the convenience and cost effectiveness of a Breville and am often frustrated paying over $5 for mediocre coffee, but flour cafe was not in this boat. Their cappuccino had the balance of flavor and aesthetic for a pleasant drink for my wife and I. Even better was the fact that these drinks were served by someone with a warm spirit and smile.. hard to get great service these days. Also, I am not eating flour until March but my wife said the ham and cheese croissant was incredible: generous portion of ham and cheese, baked to perfection, and not too bread(y). This is a great place to stop (in a beautiful residential area too).

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    Pastries inside
    Pastries inside
    Limited item in January 2024-   hazelnut  tart

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    Thinking Cup

    Thinking Cup

    4.2
    (1k reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    I really like this Thinking Cup on Newbury St. It's got that cozy, quaint feeling. The coffee is…read morealways good and the baked goods are great. They have one of the best almond croissants anywhere. To the review bashing this place for a ban mi sandwich try going to a Vietnamese place. Who gets a Vietnamese sandowdy at a Cafe???? To the other reviewer complaining about Wi-Fi, seriously? You give a place 1 star for that? Ignore the bad reviews please. This place is a gem. Staff is alwyas friendly. It does get very busy so plan accordingly. I enjoy going first thing in the morning when it's quiet before the hell of work begins. Arrivaderci!

    I'm "Thinking" this place used a K-cup twice to brew our coffee. Watered down. It's hard to imagine…read morecoffee being literally flavorless - but they somehow managed to accomplish this. As a bonus, I had the (mis)fortune of trying one of the hot chocolates we ordered for the kids - and their review "dad, this kind of taste like foam without sugar" was spot on. You can literally see three other coffee shops from the front door of this place - choose one of them. Now, all of that being said, they have somehow managed to generate a loyal following. I went in around 1PM and the place was literally PACKED! Not sure what the 100+ people there were having - but they were camped out, laptops in hand, having extended social hours with cups in front of them. Maybe it's the ambiance, maybe the wifi is ridiculously fast, maybe the food is better....not sure - but there is absolutely no way these people were there for the coffee (or hot chocolate).

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    Entry display case with menu boards.
    Entry display case with menu boards.
    Almond Croissant
    Almond Croissant
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    Caffé Vittoria

    Caffé Vittoria

    3.9
    (1.4k reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    We stopped at Caffe Vittoria during a food tour and we were lucky that a reservation was made and…read morewe had a table set aside for our group. As we walked in, we were met with the great aroma of coffee and baked goods. The place was very busy and there were a lot of staff moving around and customers having conversations or in line to order take out. We sat in a separate area downstairs and we were the only guests there. It was somewhat dark but it was private and there were bathrooms downstairs. We tried their tiramisu that was one of the bests I've ever tried. We also ordered their pistachio martini that was a super treat as it also had pistachio gelato. Their cappuccino made me want a second one. I am coming back to this place next time that I visit the North End!

    This used to be a nice spot to get a coffee and pastry. However, I feel the quality has declined…read more The cappuccino didn't taste like there was even espresso in there. Faint enough that it seems like the coffee grounds were used a few times... the rum cake was okay. It tasted commercially made. Unfortunate because I used to enjoy a coffee and pastry here. The workers were nice but the quality just isn't meeting nearby bakeries... Tables and menus were a bit sticky / dirty and could benefit being wiped down more

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    Old coffee machines
    Enjoying an Sfogliatella and Cappuccino at the oldest Italian cafe in Boston!! Bellissimo!
    Enjoying an Sfogliatella and Cappuccino at the oldest Italian cafe in Boston!! Bellissimo!
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    Beacon Hill Books & Cafe

    Beacon Hill Books & Cafe

    4.1
    (201 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    This spot was adorable - both for books and food…read more We lucked out as we didn't have a reservation, but called and turns out they had an outdoor table available. We weren't sure how to enter, so we started in the bookstore and found their convenient elevator downstairs! The restaurant is tiny but cozy, which is the perfect atmosphere for a book store! We sat outside in the little courtyard and it's a mix of magical and relaxing! There were only a few tables, so it wasn't overcrowded and with nice weather, it was perfect. I had a salad with salmon on the side which was delicious - and the ginger lemonade - wonderful! From buttered noodles to seafood, everything was executed well. The staff didn't rush us even though they were busy - and they had to give really long wait times to a number of others, but we still weren't rushed. I would highly recommend reservations, but even without we were treated very well. Pricing was in line with city pricing - and the food was extremely high quality and produce was lovely - not a shriveled lettuce leaf in sight. We then went upstairs to the bookstore and perused - each floor has something fun to see (including a tiny kids door - or is it a mouse door for the mouse who stars in the book about the store?!). 100% worth a visit - definitely stop in!

    Beacon Hill Books and Cafe is a three story independent bookstore set inside a townhouse on Beacon…read moreHill, and the physical space does as much work as the inventory in making it worth a visit. We walked into a building with the kind of architectural character that chain bookstores cannot manufacture, with small rooms opening into each other across multiple floors, wallpapered walls, and reading nooks distributed throughout that invite you to slow down rather than move through quickly. The book selection is well curated with staff recommendation cards on the shelves that actually reflect genuine enthusiasm rather than perfunctory notes. We saw limited edition hardcovers and local and regional titles appearing alongside the broader fiction and nonfiction selection. Browsing felt productive rather than overwhelming because the curation kept things focused. The kids section upstairs is one of the more delightful in Boston, with a train running along a track near the ceiling that tends to make a strong impression on younger visitors. There is also an art print vending machine on the second floor that draws its own audience of visitors looking for something small and specific to take home. The cafe occupies the lower level and operates as a separate experience from the bookshop above. We ordered the oat milk cappuccino with Vermont maple syrup, which was worth it. The morning glory scone and the popovers are two other items to consider. The cafe is tiny, around eight tables inside with a small patio, and reservations are recommended for breakfast and afternoon tea service. Pricing at the cafe is on the higher end, and certain fixed price service formats on specific dates push it considerably further, so checking current pricing before booking is worth doing. For a bookshop that doubles as a destination in its own right, Beacon Hill Books and Cafe delivers a cozy, curated experience that rewards lingering. It is the kind of place we would return to just to sit and read with a good coffee.

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    2nd floor - main floor with the cashier.
    2nd floor - main floor with the cashier.
    Beacon Hill Books & Cafe
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