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Reviewed cafes in Boston where espresso-led is a real reason to go, not just a minor extra.
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Espresso is the main draw here, not just one lane on a broader menu.
Lincoln Street / Leather District, Boston
A tiny Lincoln Street espresso bar from a Boston roaster, best for precise drinks, retail beans, and a quick coffee-first downtown stop.
Davis Square, Somerville, Boston
A compact Davis Square espresso stop for Gracenote coffee, matcha, pastries, and a quick walk-up Somerville rhythm.
Downtown Boston, Boston
A compact Milk Street cafe from Kyoto roaster Ogawa Coffee, best for precise espresso drinks, matcha and hojicha lattes, latte art, and beans to take home.
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