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George Howell Coffee
George Howell Coffee: Bold brews, latte art, and friendly service in downtown Boston.
4.2
Cafe
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George Howell Coffee: Bold brews, latte art, and friendly service in downtown Boston.
George Howell Coffee is a busy Boston cafe at 505 Washington St, offering a broad range of brews, tasty drinks, and in-store merchandise and beans. Reviewers highlight friendly baristas, latte art, and clear bean sourcing displays. It's popular and can be crowded at peak times, with a convenient location near Boston Common and Newbury Street.
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Expertly crafted lattes, espressos, and pour-overs using high-quality, ethically sourced beans.
A selection of breakfast items, toast, and baked goods to complement your coffee.
Purchase whole beans and ground coffee to enjoy at home, with sourcing information displayed.
Cute and branded merchandise including mugs, apparel, and accessories.
Friendly and knowledgeable staff to help you choose the perfect drink and provide latte art.
Overall rating
Vipresh Gangwal
Mohan K
I Stayed at a hotel in Boston that had a George Howell Coffee, and honestly, it ended up being one of the highlights of the trip. I had a cortado that was just spot on—beautifully balanced, rich without being heavy, and clearly made with care. You can tell when a place really respects the coffee, and this was one of those times. Got a latte for my wife as well, and she loved it—smooth, well-textured, and not overly milky. We couldn’t resist trying the sticky buns, and they absolutely delivered—warm, soft, perfectly sweet without going overboard. Paired with the coffee, it was one of those simple but memorable moments. Service was friendly and efficient, and the overall ambience was relaxed and welcoming—exactly what you want from a good café, whether you’re starting your day or taking a break. Would definitely go back.
Theo Wiggin
Pretty good food and drinks here! I think they really excel with their beverages, I got their rose latte with oat milk and it was so good. They had pretty good food, I asked for no cream cheese and they messed it up and put cream cheese, but they re-made it for free very quickly which was super nice. They also have a student discount! Plenty of seating, they share a room with this other company so you never have to worry about that.
Janice Haywood
Our hotel was connected to this coffee shop. It is clean with lots of options to choose from. The coffee and baked goods we had here were good. Quick and polite service.
Eder Mazariegos
George Howell has good coffee and plenty of seating which makes it a practical spot to sit and work for a while. The service is also solid and consistent. That said, the atmosphere is lacking in character. It may be the fact that the location is within a business complex, but the space itself feels a bit utilitarian rather than distinctive or cozy. Still, the quality of the coffee and the reliable service make it a good option for co-working... if you’re able to find a seat.
Kay (Kono)
Glorified Starbucks. Overpriced mediocre cafe au lait. 2 stars because I like that they use high lawn milk.
