Ogawa Coffee
10 Milk St, Boston, MA
Crema's Take
“This Kyoto-born café brings Japanese coffee traditions to Boston with an impressive focus on pour-overs and espresso, complemented by distinctive matcha and hojicha drinks that lean authentically earthy rather than sweet. The space itself is a draw—charming and efficiently packed with creative seating options from communal tables to tiered nooks that make it equally suited for solo coffee contemplation or lingering meetings. While prices run high, the quality of both the coffee and pastries like their hojicha cake roll justifies the investment for those seeking an elevated, distinctly Japanese café experience.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
We tried the matcha and hojicha lattes and weren't impressed. The matcha was incredibly earthy, and lacked sweetness, which wasn't ideal for my liking. Even more, they were expensive! The vibe inside the cafe, however, was artistic and unique. The stands for seating were an…
One of the cutest cafe experiences I've ever had... The cafe was VERY packed with people but it had a lot of fun seating (communal tables, two-tops and tiered seating!!) and a really gorgeous menu of Japanese lattes, brunch food and sweets/pastries! The hojicha latte had so…
We tried this unique coffee shop from Kyoto, Japan last year and couldn't wait to return! Return we did, making it to the spot 5 minutes before close on the last day of our visit! Last year, I could quickly double park right outside and run in but the logistics changed... This…
Awesome place, one of my favorites I went to during my three day trip in Boston—so much so that I went twice :) the first time, I got the egg sandwich, and the second time, I got the hojicha cake roll. The egg sandwich is absolutely worth it, it’s delicious!! The hojicha cake is…
We browsed the menu before dining in so we were not surprised by the price. It's definitely on the pricey end, but they did deliver the quality! We had the matcha latte, iced coffee, egg salad sandwich and bacon ham avocado sandwich. The drinks and food were served with ceramic…
Crema Reviews
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