The midterm season is upon us, and for the Boston college kids out there, it’s getting real spooky. Lucky for them, studying in a coffee shop seems to be the all-around trick to turning those bad grades into good ones. And isn’t that the treat we all want?
Boston is loaded with the most unique coffee shops, but here are five that really put the “c” in “can we get some more?”:
Ogawa Coffee
10 Milk St, Boston, MA 02108
From a company based in Kyoto, Japan, Ogawa promises something exceptional. Yoshinori Uda, their CEO and President, describes their shop as “a sensory journey to be savored”. Their signature drink is a chilled sweetened espresso served in a martini glass, but it’s their seasonal drink creations that keep the crowd coming. They also provide a pretty tasty breakfast menu. It’s the perfect place to start your mornings off right for a change.
*picture from Ogawa Coffee website
Curio Coffee
441 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02141
While coffee is definitely the most important thing always, Curio Coffee stepped out into a brave territory, and asked the question no one ever thought about: wouldn’t a waffle be the best thing to pair with your afternoon latte? Now before you make that face, don’t knock it ‘til you try it. If anything, just go to the store to get insta-famous. Their shop has over 2000 followers, and their aesthetic is to die for. Between the Apple Cider Waffle and the Gingerbread Waffle, I doubt you’ll be able to think about anything else for a really, long time.
*picture from @curiocoffee insta.
Thinking Cup
85 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116
While they do have other locations around Boston, Newbury is Thinking Cup’s most popular. Their ambience transports you to another era, quite literally because they have no Wi-Fi. But I suppose this is the time to forego the laptop and grab the books before coming here. The biggest appeal would be their gluten-free and dairy-free breakfast and lunch options. Good looking out, Thinking Cup.
*picture from Thinking Cup website
KoHI Coffee Co.
130 Guest St, Brighton, MA 02135
With Brighton being their newest location, this company promises only to serve organic, fair trade espresso drinks, and the taste is worth it. Their Coffee and Conversation events gives a chance to anyone who wants to learn more about the business to get free information here. It also doesn’t hurt that they often team with Flatbread Co. to host these events. Now that’s what I call an excellent pairing. Another Double Ristretto shot please!
*picture from KoHI Coffee Co. website
Zume’s Coffee House
221 Main St, Charlestown, MA 02129
Now just forget about the coffee altogether with this place because their artsy work is the main attraction. From the quirky, colorful paintings hanging on the wall to the drawings on your coffee mugs, this coffee house gives you a warm atmosphere to truly relax and be at ease. As much as you can relax anyway with midterms here. Hang in there, kids!
*picture from Google Images
by Imani Thompson