Thinking Cup
85 Newbury St, Boston, MA
Crema's Take
“This narrow Newbury Street gem pulls you in with its romantic Italian speakeasy vibes and espresso-forward menu, then keeps you lingering over house-made pastries and thoughtfully crafted drinks like their celebrated flat whites. Whether you're claiming a spot at the window counter or settling into the cozy interior, Thinking Cup strikes that rare balance of being equally welcoming to solo coffee sippers, work-focused visitors, and friends meeting up—though note that it's more about presence than productivity, as WiFi isn't available. The pastry case and light breakfast options here are genuinely worth the visit on their own, making it the kind of place where a quick espresso easily turns into an hour of people-watching and indulgence.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, matcha and tea options too. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
Thinking Cup is the kind of narrow, buzzing Newbury Street café that pulls you in with espresso and keeps you there with the pastry case. I ordered the mini Boston cream pie and a lemon poppy seed scone. The Boston cream pie was exactly what it should be: soft sponge, thick…
Had a delicious flat white and lemon poppyseed scone. Great place to sit and sip while reading a book or doing some work. Atmosphere was warm, cozy, and casual. Will definitely be back the next time I’m on Newbury Street. If you’re looking for a coffee shop in Back Bay or cafe…
The food was great. I got the roast chicken sandwich on multigrain and very much enjoyed it. It came out quickly (especially for being a busy lunch hour time) and was a nice place to rest and recharge (me and my phone!) after getting soaked in the rain all day :) The interior is…
The cafe is beautiful and genuinely transports you into like a romantic Italian speakeasy cafe. But this is not a place for studying, they do not have WiFi so you would have to use a personal hotspot of some sort. The coffee could stronger for me but I got their hot pumpkin…
Love this location! Fun store front with window seating and a lot of outdoor seating. Lots of pastry options, and healthy breakfast items too. Yogurt parfait was great and yummy as was the blueberry pastry. Coffee was great! Not bitter but smooth and freshly brewed. An excellent…
Crema Reviews
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