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Thinking Cup

165 Tremont Street, Boston, MA
617-482-5555
Ranked #2 of 1,957 restaurants in Boston
5.0 of 5 stars 52 Reviews
Price range: 3 AUD - 12 AUD
Cuisines: Café
Neighbourhood: Downtown
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Saint Louis, Missouri
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

This coffee tasted great! I also loved how it was served with a little heart made out of the froth. The food looks amazing, but we were too full at the time to try any. More

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Ontario
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

My husband is a serious coffee snob. The Thinking Cup got two thumbs up from him! More

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Calgary, Canada
Senior Contributor
27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

Stopped in for lunch after a visit to Boston Common. The best sandwich - roast turkey with brie and apples on cranberry bread. Everyone in my party enjoyed their lunch and especially the various coffees and sweets. No wait and seats available at the bar near the front window - no problem. More

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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Every review raves about this place for good reason, great coffee and inexpensive breakfast. More

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Boston Area
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Since my travels seldom bring me to this end of Tremont, this place managed to elude me until recently when I had my assistant research a place to meet someone over coffee (that wasn't a Dunkin' Donuts or Burger King.) She noted that she thought this place would be "perfect" and she was right. I'm a tea drinker so I... More

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Athens, GA
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Went here 3 or 4 times during a 5 day stay in Boston. It was a go to place for sandwiches, breakfast, & dessert. More

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New York City, New York
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

while staying at ritz, I used to go to this place daily. I found the cost of food items pretty steep than the quantity provided or even the quality provided. all this on top of unnecessary attitude. More

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Vancouver, Canada
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

**tip: Make sure to try the baked goods!** As hubby is here for a conference and I'm out exploring on my own, I made 2 visits to Thinking Cup in one day and had 2 different experiences. Service in the morning was more cheerful and friendly. I ordered an Americano to really get a feel for the flavour of their... More

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Newcastle, Australia
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

After a month of staying in Boston, I finally found a cafe where I can get my coffee fix, as the stuff they sell in Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts and most places for that matter, is horrible in my opinion! The coffee at the Thinking Cup is as good as some I've tasted at home in Australia. I visited on... More

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Washington DC
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Had a great cup of coffee with a scone - although the place was packed, there was no delay in service, nor did I have to wait for a table. Don't be deterred if there is a crowd. It was a great place to meet a friend and catch up while I was on travel. And I enjoyed watching the... More

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Thinkingcup, Owner at Thinking Cup, responded to this review
30 April 2012

Samanatha, thanks for the review. We truly appreciate your business and hope to see you again soon. Hugh More

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