Chelsea, Massachusetts, is such a nice part of Suffolk County. It’s one of the younger Boston suburbs and sits directly across the Mystic River from Boston city center.
Chelsea Square is a historic district located in the downtown area where you will find some of the finest mid-19th and early 20th-century commercial architecture, and there’s also a lovely waterfront district to enjoy, too.
Unfortunately, however, coffee shops in Chelsea, Massachusetts are far and few between.
So if you wish to meet up with someone locally, you might decide to travel the mere 3 miles or so to get to the heart of Boston, where you have a much greater choice of coffee shops and cafés to enjoy.
In this article, I’ll be providing details on some of the best coffee shops and cafés in Chelsea, Massachusetts, but because central Boston and Cambridge are so close, much of the entries will include that area as well.
Pan Y Café is one of the most well-known cafés in Chelsea, something of a hidden gem. It’s bright and friendly, and a great place for a catch-up.
They serve coffees, teas, and smoothies, alongside baked items such as bagels, sandwiches, croissants, pastries, empanadas, and even a few desserts, such as cake, tiramisu, and bread pudding.
They’re available for breakfast every weekday, and on the weekends they are also open for lunch. Their prices are very reasonable.
The Aloe Natural Acai & Coffee Shop is easily one of the healthiest spots in town and is known for providing the community with a great variety of healthy and nutritional food.
Their menu includes both vegetarian and vegan options. They serve great breakfast drinks such as smoothies, natural juices, and espresso-based drinks. Or, if you’re looking for a bite to eat, why not try one of their açaí bowls or fruit bowls?
You can sign up for their monthly newsletter email online, where you can hear about their seasonal menu items and money-saving promotions.
There are several Dunkin’ Donuts locations in Chelsea, Massachusetts. And while they may be best known for their donuts, you’ll also be pleased to hear that they offer a superior grade of coffee, made with 100% Arabica coffee beans.
They also offer a great range of cold drinks, and their bakery offering, in addition to being composed of just about every kind of donut, also features croissants, cookies, and cinnamon rolls.
You can place your order on their app, and if you wish, have your order delivered directly to your door.
The Thinking Cup Coffee Shop may not be quite in the Chelsea suburb of Boston, but they have three stores not very far away.
It’s a multi-award winning coffee shop that features only the finest coffee beans from around the globe. You can also get some great teas, and choose from a nice selection of freshly baked pastries
They also give back to the local community through involvement in various charity organizations.
Everything at Flour Bakery & Café is made with love.
And if you like their goods as much as I think you will, you’ll be pleased to hear that you can place your favorite orders not only for pickup at the store but also to have them delivered to your door, all through the app.
They’re open for both breakfast and lunch, and you can get scones, cakes, buns, croissants, muffins, cookies, pies, noodles, healthy salads, sandwiches,
If you’ve decided to go somewhere upmarket, then you may wish to consider going to the Tatte Bakery and Café in one of its many locations dotted near Chelsea, Massachusetts.
The Tatte Bakery and Café is the brainchild of immigrant and founder Tzurit Or, and it celebrates the coming together of some great pastry chefs, bakers, and baristas.
Breakfast options include salads, soups, sandwiches, quiches, tartines, and more.
Café Bonjour is based in Downtown Boston, not at all far from Chelsea. It’s the perfect choice of café for the ethically minded because its food is all ethically grown, locally sourced, unprocessed, organic, and free of added refined sugars.
What’s more, they only offer free-range meat and dairy and have sustainability in mind when sourcing their ingredients.
If you wish, you can place your order online, ready for your arrival.
They have some great food at Newbridge Café, Chelsea! Whether you’re into barbecue food such as burgers and steak, Italian specialties, or seafood, there’s something for every taste.
They have a full liquor license, so you can enjoy a range of adult beverages while you’re there if you so wish.
This is a great café – locally owned and operated, with friendly staff and a very inviting atmosphere.
They have great bagels, and sandwiches, and they roast their own coffee that you can even buy to brew in the comfort of your own home. And they sell branded merch too.
This cute corner coffee shop in Boston, near Chelsea, Massachusetts has been around since 1932, founded by Italian immigrant Anthony Polcari, which remains in the family to this day.
They offer a wide variety of coffees including regular, decaffeinated, flavored, organic, and more. As well as teas, spices, extracts, and more.
This award-winning boutique coffee shop situated in Boston is quite the place. It serves locally roasted Barrington coffee and also offers breakfast sandwiches and delicious fresh pastries.
The staff are lovely and will be sure to give a warm welcome when you arrive. And they’re open every day of the week.
Katz Bagel Bakery prides itself on using traditional baking methods and high-quality ingredients to create its delicious baked goods, which has kept its loyal customers coming back for generations.
And in addition to breakfast bagels, they’re also really popular for the pizza bagels they serve at lunchtime.
Boston’s Tradesman coffee shop and lounge has an old-world feel and is a warm and inviting space.
Here they sell locally roasted coffee and delicious, nourishing food. They’re open long hours, and they also serve beer, wine, and cocktails to those eligible.
While there are no Café Neros in Chelsea, Massachusetts just yet, there are three of them available in nearby Boston and Burlington, where you can enjoy a great cup of good quality coffee.
They serve coffee both hot and cold, alongside flavored iced teas, smoothies, and more.
And they also serve breakfast dishes right up until closing time. They have breakfast sandwiches, filled croissants, pastries, tea bread, egg dishes, yogurts, and oatmeal.
Last but certainly not least, I’m pleased to report that Chelsea, Massachusetts has its very own Starbucks coffee shop, where you can sit back and enjoy all your favorite Starbucks drinks and snacks.
They’ve got hot and cold coffees and teas, hot breakfast and brunch items such as wraps and sandwiches, oatmeal and yogurt, and baked goods such as bagels and muffins.
You can also buy Starbucks brand coffee to brew at home, and other Starbucks merchandise besides, such as tumblers.
You can place your order beforehand on the Starbucks app, and they will have it ready for you when you get there.
My name is Dana Dupree and I am an avid coffee lover. Since I began college and realized what a heavy load writing majors took on, I have been a fan of the bean juice.
My job has taken me all over the US on book tours and press conferences, and my favorite part about the trip is exploring the best places to grab my cup of Joe.
