I love this location. I've been coming here since they opened because I live nearby and it's become…read moreone of my regular spots. I love their hot vanilla latte!! Everyone who works here is always so friendly and kind. There are a few places to sit but it's definitely more of a grab-and-go kind of coffee shop. I wish Blank Street corporate would give this location a more resources. It always seems like there's one barista and one cashier, which doesn't feel like enough considering how many office buildings are nearby and how much foot traffic comes through. I can't help but feel second hand stress for them because they're constantly churning out a ton of orders. I've never had to wait tooo long and that's a def credit to how hard the empoyees work!! Big shoutout to them!!

Great location near North Station…read more This was my go-to for a work trip. Good matcha (I got the Matcha Iced Strawberries & Cream Latte.) I wasn't a fan of the Iced Coconut Cream Matcha, however. Service is quick and efficient.

I love the coffee here, the service has for me always been friendly and efficient. The coffee, they…read morehave 3 blends to choose from, as an Italian I like to taste my coffee I choose the Kicco 100, it's the strongest and most flavorful. As dairy and I have an intensely toxic relationship I choose pistachio milk here, they also have oat milk and almond milk for the dairy challenged...the pistachio really adds a nice creaminess and nutty flavor that really compliments the Kicco 100 blend...which I recommend for miei concittadini italiani! Finding truelly good coffee that isn't all sugar or anemic in flavor can be difficult, not here. Kicco has some fun coffee specialties, like Nutella, and other fun things, matcha and all her fun flavors. There are great pastries and panini as well! Kicco is a bit hidden, all the way in the back of TD Garden at Nashua Street...definitely a place for the "If you know you know" crowd!

Coffee is very inconsistent here. Sometimes the cortado is like a macchiato with just a dollop of…read moremilk and then a cappuccino I got here recently was wayyy too milky, couldn't taste coffee at all. If I do come here again I won't risk being disappointed with an espresso drink and I'll just get iced coffee

STEPH JUDGEMENT: Good coffee, friendly service…read more Just wanted some good basic coffee in the TD Center and found it here. Got an Americano with cream and it was a nice rich roast, not at all acidic--perfect. That's all I tried this time around, but the pastries sure looked good. Very nice people, too.

Lattes are not good, ordered a HALF sweet mocha and tasted like rancid chocolate milk. Pastries…read morelooked good, didn't try.

Great coffee shop with a wonderful variety of flavor options for lattes -- we enjoyed both hot and…read morecold versions out on the patio. The breakfast sausage sandwich was delicious. Would definitely return!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

It was alright. Standard coffee place and nothing too special…read more They did have a lentil soup which was a change of pace but needed salt.

Really nice brewery right by TD garden! They have a large space inside and about 5 tables outside…read more We were able to sit outside with our dog. On the particular day we visited, they were understaffed and were only offering bar service which was fine with us. We got a few of their beers which were all excellent. The Belgian Waffles truly had an end taste of maple syrup. The lemon shandy is very dry and slightly sour. We got the arancini which were SO good. We also got the truffle fries which were great. We got the Shifty, Forager, and blazin bird pizzas. All of them were really good in their own ways. The Blazin Bird was a popular one at the table.

Brewery #409…read more Nightshift brewing is a cool place along the wharf just across the street from The Garden to get a few beers and a bite to eat. I ordered my usual flight, but they were out of stickers :( They had some unique beers amongst them one called Belgian Waffles which is a blonde ale with maple syrup and cinnamon. This was dessert or breakfast, depending on your perspective, in a glass. I also got a hazy IPA, a peanut butter stout, and a hefe. All were really good. For lunch I got some honey jerk wings. These were cooked to perfection. Crisp skin and juicy meat. The problem was the flavor. They had the honey but no jerk. There was no spice at all. They were still good, but they could have been great. Anyway, give me stickers and spice and I will give you that 5th star.

This adorable little place in West End has such good coffee! This Aussie owned bar has high…read morequality, free trade beans and Harnet teas. I enjoy my traditional breakfast of caffe latte and either a biscotti or croissant (cornetto for my fellow Italiani) . They also have Australian savory pies, and other breakfast treats. The service is very friendly with an inviting ambiance in this tiny spot. I highly recommend, even though I like my little non main stream spots for myself ;)

Woke up and went for a walk-- to the best little coffee shop ever !!! So cute ! Great menu! Service…read morewas awesome! We did get a few parties as well but they didn't last long enough for me to snap a picture.. lol YUM!! If you are in the area and enjoy a good cuppa coffee this is your place !

A north end FAVORITE. I love thinking cup, as does anyone in the neighborhood…read more The cafe itself has a very rustic vibe to it, and I love that the table tops have that newspapers under the glass. It makes it fun if you're sitting down. I've gotten food here before but I wouldn't say that their food is my favorite (although it is really good, I just like some other spots a bit more for breakfast). Their coffee is outstanding though. I myself rarely have just cold brew. I like a foam, I love a dessert drink. But their honey cinnamon cold brew....out of this world. It is my go to every time. I've tried their lattes and they are fine, but you're missing out if you don't try their cold brew. Their hot chocolate in the winter with the macadamia milk is also exceptional if you aren't a coffee person. The service is always pretty quick, while there might be a line it does move fast and they get drink orders out quickly. The staff is also always really nice and helpful. The price is on par with the neighborhood. Love thinking cup and have been back + will continue to go back many more times!

2025 summer vacation: Boston We spent a week vacationing in…read moreBoston and the surrounding areas. Of course we had to venture out to North End to check out all the eating places! We came across Thinking Cup one morning and decided to have breakfast here. It's a cute rustic place where you can sit inside to eat or grab to go. I love the display of the bakery goods and the wonderful smell of coffee. The place is pretty clean. We decided to try their waffles. It came with fresh diced strawberries, blueberries, and whipped cream. Overall delicious with a touch of powdered sugar. We also purchased the scones to go and they were also delicious!

One of the many food and drink options located in Hub Hall near the TD Garden. Which before the…read moreconcert we attended you could tell everyone had the same idea to pop in and grab a bite or a drink. We had already eaten but wanted to grab a drink and couldn't pass up trying a bubble tea spot. So as you'd expect this review is solely for just drinks. Service wise we ordered from the little kiosk which worked well and allowed for plenty of customizing of your drink. That was a positive but also could be a quick way to make your price sky high with most additions being an extra dollar. They give you an order number that will be called when your order is ready. As we were waiting a worker did ask if we were waiting and for our order number and then they seemed to put a rush on making it and they apologized for the wait. Which honestly I did not think we had a long wait but appreciated the staff still. Overall the space for waiting is limited but won't hold that in a negative light since it's a food hall. I grabbed a Mango Fruit Tea with mango popping boba added while my wife got their toasted brown sugar milk tea. Both were pretty good but neither blew us away. My wife did not like the syrup in her brown sugar milk tea, had an odd flavor to it. Maybe we should have picked different drinks that would have impressed more. I would return to give some of their food a try in the future and more drinks though. Friendly staff with decent drinks and located in a very convenient location if you are visiting TD Garden.

I went here waiting for a concert at TD Garden. I can't really express anything other than it's…read moremid. For the price, it was whatever. I spent $21 on their original dog, half cheese & half sausage with ketchup; as well as a large bubble tea. The sausage was my least favorite but with the cheese, it was pretty good. The bubble tea lacked a lot. There wasn't a very good selection. I also asked for no boba pearls, and of course, it had boba pearls. Hub Hall is packed but the wait time was atrocious. It took over 20 minutes to receive my two items. Honestly, I think Currentea is a cute little place not suitable for its location. It seems too small for many staff members and they're very overworked. I appreciate the hustle of the staff but it gets to a point it's unacceptable.

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.

I like Flour for its sandwiches. Their achiote chicken sandwich with guacamole, jicama, and greens…read moreis one of my favorite sandwiches. One can taste how fresh everything is with every bite! 1 star off: Sticky bun is too sweet. 1 star off: Boston cream pie is also pretty sweet, and tastes more like a tiramisu than anything else. Ironically, I do not like their sweet baked goods. Maybe if Flour goes a little easier on the sugar, I will try more of their sweets. I do like their cheddar-chive scone.

Ogawa Coffee is a Japanese cafe that stands out with its artistic interior, unique tiered seating,…read moreand carefully designed atmosphere. We walked into a space that mixes communal tables, stadium-style seating, and smaller spots to sit, making it a place where you can stop in for a quick drink or stay longer with a laptop. The interior design is one of the biggest highlights, giving the cafe a more elevated experience compared to a typical coffee shop. The tiered seating in particular creates a visual dynamic that makes the room feel more intentional than your standard coffee counter. The drinks are the main focus here, especially the matcha, hojicha, and espresso-based options. We ordered the hojicha latte, which was one of the strongest items on the menu, with a deep roasted flavor and a smooth texture. The matcha has a more traditional earthy profile and leans less sweet, which works well if you prefer a more authentic matcha taste. The drinks are on the expensive side, but the quality of the ingredients and preparation make it feel more like a specialty cafe experience rather than a standard coffee stop. The food and dessert options add another reason to visit, with items like the egg sandwich, quiche, macarons, and hojicha desserts available depending on the day. The menu is smaller compared to a full brunch cafe, but it pairs well with the drinks and gives the visit more of a cafe-and-pastry feel. Service is friendly and the staff are knowledgeable about the drinks, which helps when choosing between the different Japanese tea options. The cafe can get busy, and seating is limited compared to the number of people who come through, but the layout gives it a unique character. Ogawa Coffee works well for specialty coffee and tea lovers looking for a more intentional cafe experience in Boston, especially if you enjoy Japanese-style drinks and a thoughtfully designed space.

This is a cute little cafe with large windows on the storefront. There's a small amount of tables,…read morebar seating, and stadium seating to suit your needs. Wait time was about 15 min, which they tell you as soon as you order. The wait was well worth it. I got a hot hojicha latte and it is one of the best I have tried. It was only after I left that I realized this cafe actually originates from Kyoto. I cannot wait to come back to try more things on the menu the next time I am in Boston. Would recommend this spot to anyone.