Thinking Cup

165 Tremont St, Boston, MA

★★★★4.4(2,027 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Thinking Cup has earned its reputation as a beloved Boston institution by nailing the fundamentals: expertly pulled espresso and thoughtful pour overs paired with a welcoming space where locals linger with laptops just as comfortably as they grab a quick coffee to go. The pastries and light food elevate it beyond a typical coffee shop, while the addition of quality matcha tea shows an attention to craft across the menu. It's the kind of place that feels genuinely designed for real life, whether you're meeting a friend or settling in for focused work.

What to expect

Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program, matcha and tea options too. A laptop-friendly, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Wifi.

MeetingsLight foodWifiLaptop friendlyQuick grabPastriesTraditional drinksMatcha & teaCraft espressoPour over

Google Reviews

Joseph Robson
★★★★★a month ago

Lovely little cafe with awesome food and coffee. Right next to Boston common, easily accessible. Offers customizable grilled cheese sandwiches 💕 Thank you from your Arizona friends!

Y M
★★★★★a month ago

Peaceful cafe to sit sip coffee and read a book They have good amount of gluten free options Tried their new orange GF bread its good but little towards dry end i expect that as its GF they did say ask to warm it up to make it soft or better. Staff are nice quick polite. Try…

Amy Yazdani
★★★★★2 months ago

The Thinking Cup is an adorable coffee shop across from the Boston Common. I did not expect to find such a delightful place in such a touristy area. The food selections, from sandwiches to pastries, are fresh and beautiful. The cappuccino was perfection, the tiramisu was creamy…

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