Instaworthy Cafés in Boston worth going out for.

Half of what's interesting is across the river, and I've never understood treating that as a separate city.

I keep track of instaworthy cafés in Boston and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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$5 Bottomless Tea at Abigail's Tea Room

$5 Bottomless Tea at Abigail's Tea Room

Wed, Sep 30 · 9:30 AM

Boston

Historic teas & harbor views

High Tea at Bistro du Midi | New Garden View Tea Service

High Tea at Bistro du Midi | New Garden View Tea Service

Thu, Oct 1 · 2:00 PM

Downtown • $$$$

Parisian afternoon tea

Tea-Do (Boston Chinatown)

Tea-Do (Boston Chinatown)

Chinatown • $

Jasmine tea & onigiri

Lovestruck Books & Cafe

Lovestruck Books & Cafe

Harvard Square

romance novels & cafe treats

Gracenote Coffee Boston

Gracenote Coffee Boston

Leather District • $

Specialty coffee barista bar

Caffe Vittoria

Caffe Vittoria

North End • $$

Vintage italian cafe

Ralph's Coffee Seaport

Ralph's Coffee Seaport

D Street / West Broadway • $

Aesthetic over flavor

Bloom

Bloom

D Street / West Broadway

Botanical tea lounge

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3D Latte Art

3D Latte Art

Wed, Sep 30 · 7:00 AM

Jamaica Hills • $$

Cozy european-style café

Silver Dove Afternoon Tea Service

Silver Dove Afternoon Tea Service

Wed, Sep 30 · 11:00 AM

Downtown • $$

Modern gluten-free tea

Cannonball Cafe

Cannonball Cafe

Columbus Park / Andrew Square • $$

Breakfast worth the wait

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Frequently asked questions

How are these instaworthy cafés in Boston chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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