Blank Street
282 Cambridge St, Boston, MA
Crema's Take
“Blank Street keeps things sleek and efficient with espresso-focused classics and creative signature drinks like their beloved white chocolate iced matcha that regulars keep coming back for. The minimalist space fills up quickly, but the team moves with impressive speed to get quality drinks into hands—though seating is tight if you're looking to linger. It's the kind of spot where you'll find smooth, consistent coffee and seasonal experiments that feel thoughtful rather than gimmicky, perfect for a quick caffeine fix or a reason to explore beyond your usual order.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Blank Street is a modern coffee shop offering high-quality coffee with a minimalist, trendy vibe. The drinks are smooth and consistent, and the service is quick and friendly. Perfect for grabbing a great cup on the go or enjoying a quiet coffee break.
Good coffee and matcha! Can get a bit cramped inside but they do a good job getting people’s orders filled quickly
I ordered a chocolate chip cookie and a small latte via mobile. The coffee was delicious but I never received my cookie because they sold out. The staff said they would refund me, but never did. I even tried contacting customer service and didn’t hear back. Not a huge deal, but a bummer.
Went here just to get the white chocolate iced matcha. It was quite tasty and had a good flavour. The main complaint is that there is hardly anywhere to sit and enjoy. Staff seemed friendly.
One of my go-to spots for sweet lattes and seasonal drinks. When Blank Street first launched a few years ago, one of their core missions was to serve affordable coffee. With minimal brick-and-mortar stores and very limited seating, they cut costs wherever they could to keep prices low. Fast forward a few years, and that mission seems to have gotten lost in the brew—the coffee here is now as expensive as Blue Bottle. But I’m not complaining. Their drinks, especially the seasonal lattes, are some of my favorites in the city. My go-to drink from their regular menu is the Shaken Brown Sugar Cold Brew—just the right amount of sweetness to kickstart my day. From their seasonal offerings, I was a big fan of the Cherry Cold Brew Latte. The sweet, prominent cherry flavor blended perfectly with the latte. Their pastry selection is pretty basic, but here’s a sweet deal: around closing time, they sometimes give out extra pastries. Last time I was there, I scored two sticky buns for the price of one.
Crema Reviews
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