10 Places to Get Coffee in the Neighborhood
Always a good reminder to skip the chains and support our locally owned coffee shops! Here’s a roundup of our favorite spots to get some in Dorchester!
Ripple Cafe
Starting off as a pop up shop in Codman Square, Ripple Cafe is now officially a brick and mortar shop at 1906 Dot. Ave selling coffee, tea, smoothies, and pastries sourced from local purveyors. Ripple Cafe is owned and operate by James Guerrier and Elle Ducheine. Stop by and show Ripple some love! Follow them on instagram too!
Sweet Life Cafe
Founded in 2012 by Kristin Ahern and her husband, Sweet Life Bakery & Cafe is located in the historic Lower Mills neighborhood of Dorchester. Enjoy coffee drinks, tea, smoothies, milkshakes, plus breakfast and lunch! Save room for bakery items like cupcakes, cookies, French macarons, pastries, and specialty cakes!
Espresso East
Tucked into a little yellow trailer in Dorchester, Espresso East is serving up creative matchas, coffees, refreshers, and more. Owners Najma and Naima, two sisters who started Espresso East are focused on quality drinks, sustainability, supporting other small businesses, and creating a welcoming space for the Dorchester community. Stop by 62 Hill Top Street in Dorchester and give this small local business some love! Weekdays 6am-4pm | Weekends 8am-4pm
Honeycomb Cafe
This adorable coffee shop is located on Savin Hill Ave and offers everything from espresso to organic teas. They also feature breakfast and lunch! You can learn more here!
home.stead
Winner of Best Coffee Shop in Dorchester 2017 by Boston Magazine, home.stead has an extensive list of coffees, teas plus breakfast sandwiches and press paninis.
Mud House
The Mud House offers gourmet coffee brewed in a wide variety of flavors, both hot and iced. Breakfast sandwiches are served all day everyday!
Greenhills Bakery
In addition to coffee and tea, this local favorite serves up traditional Irish breads + scones, homemade cookies and pies, sandwiches and daily comfort food special! You can check out Greenhills’ menu here!
Sugar Bowl
In addition to ice cream, the Sugar Bowl serves up coffee, baked goods and breakfast sandwiches!
PS Gourmet
Dorchester’s newest coffee shop PS Gourmet is the “Home of the Bucket” and just opened in Adams Village. PS offers an abundance of delicious flavored coffees – and with no syrup added – it’s all in the beans! Some of their favorites include snickerdoodle, swirl (a combo of hazelnut and french vanilla), bananas foster, and of course, the PS Special. This dessert-like special is a mix of cinnamon hazelnut and toasted almond coffee. Each coffee is blasting with flavor, but with just a touch of sweetness.
The Daily
The Daily Market is a local neighborhood market that sells groceries, produce, takeout meals and more. It also sells really great coffee drinks in addition to baked goods like ham and cheese croissants, carrot cake, muffins and more. The coffee shop at the Daily Market is open for takeout only.
Where’s your favorite spot?
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Flat Black Lower Mills!
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Milkweed on Morrissey Blvd serves breakfast, lunch, and espresso beverages.
House of Seven Cafe kiosk right outside Shawmut Station and at local events throughout the community