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Boston-area stops for espresso and milk drinks

Try Gracenote's house-roasted espresso at its Lincoln Street bar or through Nine Bar's Davis Square window. Ogawa's Milk Street cafe offers Kyoto-roasted coffee and a view of the espresso bar from tiered seats. Choose by neighbourhood and allow for limited seating.

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Espresso-led picks

Espresso is the main draw here, not just one lane on a broader menu.

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Gracenote Coffee in Boston

Gracenote Coffee

Lincoln Street / Leather District, Boston

Must Visit Quick Stop House Roaster Espresso-led

A tiny Lincoln Street espresso bar from a Boston roaster, best for precise drinks, retail beans, and a quick coffee-first downtown stop.

Nine Bar Espresso in Davis Square, Somerville

Nine Bar Espresso

Davis Square, Somerville, Boston

Quick Stop Espresso-led

A compact Davis Square espresso stop for Gracenote coffee, matcha, pastries, and a quick walk-up Somerville rhythm.

Ogawa Coffee in downtown Boston

Ogawa Coffee

Downtown Boston, Boston

Espresso-led Beans & Gear Quick Stop

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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