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Reviewed cafes in Boston where must visit is a real reason to go, not just a minor extra.
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One of the few stops in this city worth planning a coffee visit around.
Cambridge, Boston
A Cambridge roaster cafe near Harvard Yard for house-roasted filter coffee, a bright sit-down room, pastries, and beans to take home.
Downtown Crossing / The Godfrey, Boston
George Howell's central Boston flagship at The Godfrey, with house-roasted single-origin coffee, Modbar pour-overs, espresso drinks, retail beans, and brewing gear.
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.
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