8.10.2012

Thinking Cup





Address: 165 Tremont Street
T-Stop: Park Street
Neighborhood: Downtown
Wifi: None
Hours: MTh 7-10; F/S/S 7-11

The infectious energy of Thinking Cup extends beyond its glass windows, drawing the eye of many Tremont Street pedestrians.  The cafĂ©’s no Wifi policy probably explains why this is such a lively hangout spot, bustling even at 5:30 on a Wednesday afternoon.  I paid $2.94 for a 16 oz. cup of the rich, flavorful Stumptown Coffee and was able to snag a barstool at the countertop (which contained a glass encased copy of the Boston Gloe circa 1938!) overlooking the Commons.  Its dim lighting, antique mirrors and rustic tables gave Thinking Cup an appealing, authentic feel.  Noted detail: Thinking Cup tastefully pulls off the often tacky “order” and “pick up” signs reducing the probability of an awkward customer encounter, which I greatly appreciated.  Though it was pretty hard to get work done here, I would definitely pin it as an excellent spot to meet up with friends downtown.

Countertop of old Boston Globes! 

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