Address: 165 Tremont Street
T-Stop: Park Street
Neighborhood: Downtown
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 café’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.
