Best of Boston

Best Neighborhood Café

Dot 2 Dot Café

Dorchester
Like any good coffee shop, this café’s walls are adorned with local artwork, and it hosts monthly open-mike nights. read more»
2014 Best Neighborhood Café, Fenway/Kenmore

Neighborhoods Café

Fenway/Kenmore
George Howell Direct Trade coffee, a diverse crêpe menu, and a welcoming atmosphere bring in the locals. read more»
2014 Best Neighborhood Café, Fort Point/Waterfront

Flour Bakery + Café

Fort Point/Waterfront
Whether you’re hanging with friends, hunkering down solo, or looking for a pick-me-up, you can’t beat Flour’s sunny ambiance. read more»
2014 Best Neighborhood Café, Jamaica Plain

Fiore’s Bakery

Jamaica Plain
Fiore’s extensive—and surprisingly delicious—selection of vegan baked goods are made from scratch each day. read more»
2014 Best Neighborhood Café, Kendall Square

Area Four

Kendall Square
To find espresso this good—hot and potent, with a nutty crema—served sans withering disdain is a rare thing indeed. read more»
2014 Best Neighborhood Café, Roxbury

Haley House

Roxbury
This nonprofit bakery-café serves up superb food—don’t miss the jerk-chicken grilled cheese—with a side of good citizenship (and free WiFi). read more»
2014 Best Neighborhood Café, South Boston

Cranberry Café

South Boston
Offering espresso drinks, cranberry-orange muffins, and a variety of sandwiches, Cranberry Café is the kind of place that welcomes you to linger—and you’ll want to. read more»
2014 Best Neighborhood Café, South End

The Wholy Grain

South End
The patio out front (and back!), freshly baked pastries, and satisfying sandwiches make this our go-to place to chill in the South End. read more»
2014 Best Neighborhood Café, Union Square

Bloc 11

Union Square
Fuel up with Intelligentsia coffee and customized salads loaded with fresh, seasonal ingredients in Bloc 11’s renovated outdoor-seating area. read more»
2014 Best Neighborhood Café, Washington Square

Café Fixe

Washington Square
Coffee fiends savor expertly pulled espressos and pour-over brews, while those on the hunt for a snack enjoy baked goods and peel-and-eat hardboiled eggs. read more»