Boston is a city of distinct flavor, and that includes a local coffee scene perfect for pausing from the hustle of your meeting and immersing yourself in the neighborhoods surrounding our convention centers.
These favorite local shops offer the idea blend of proximity and pick-me-up: Find your ideal coffee shop just steps away from the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center (MCEC) in the Seaport District or the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center in historic Back Bay!
For our complete coffee shop lineup, check out the Instagram gallery below!
Near the MCEC
Cocorico
0.2 miles from the MCEC
Nestled in the lobby of the Omni Boston Hotel, connected to the MCEC, Cocorico is your destination for a French-inspired boulangerie experience. You'll find a variety of wonderful pastries and an extraordinarily rich hot chocolate that stands out. Be sure to try their customer-favorite caramel macchiato or a classic latte. (@cocorico)
Lakon Paris Patisserie
0.4 miles from the MCEC
Craving a taste of Paris? Lakon Paris Patisserie is just a 10-minute walk from the MCEC! Lakon Paris is famous for its innovative cubed and supreme croissants as well as the viral tiramisu latte. The shop offers a weekend specialty pastry and coffee menu incorporating seasonal flavors into the regular menu.
Dunkin’
Locations 0.1 miles from the MCEC and within the Prudential Center connected to the Hynes
Want to truly feel like a Bostonian? Head to the iconic Dunkin', with locations a 2-minute walk away from both the MCEC and Hynes. Your essential order: “The Regular” (that's coffee with cream and sugar) paired with a classic donut. You can find the Dunkin nearest your event just outside the Prudential Center Hynes entrance and on D Street adjacent to the east side of the MCEC.
Gallery: Coffee Spots in Seaport District and South Boston
Near the Hynes
Blue Bottle Coffee
Located within the Prudential Center, connected to the Hynes
Blue Bottle Coffee offers more than just a quick pick-me-up. You can explore a variety of retail roasts and even purchase Blue Bottle’s signature matcha powder to take home. Be sure to try the unique New Orleans-Style Coffee, and don't forget Blue Bottle’s popular lattes!
Central Perk
0.3 miles from the Hynes
Are you a Friends fan? Then make Central Perk your mandatory stop! Located on the iconic Newbury Street, this cozy coffee shop is just an 8-minute walk from the Hynes. Order famous staples from the show, like Rachel’s "side" salad or the legendary Moist Maker sandwich. A customer favorite is Chandler’s Chocolate Cold Foam Latte. Central Perk also has cozy seating that makes you feel right in the show!
The Bittersweet Shoppe
0.1 miles from the Hynes
Just a 6-minute walk from the Hynes, you will find The Bittersweet Shoppe—a charming, cozy, vintage atmosphere perfect for relaxing after a long day of conferences and networking. The shop offer a full menu of coffee, pastries, sandwiches, and sodas, but the real stars are the unique flavors! Be sure to try infused coffees like blueberry cobbler, toffee caramel, pumpkin, or Vermont maple walnut. You can also sip on one of their own branded flavored sodas in classic varieties like black cherry, cream soda, or orange cream.
Gallery: Coffee Spots in Back Bay
Discover the diverse selection of bars and restaurants available near the BCEC and the Hynes by viewing our neighborhood Dining Guides for local favorites and by checking out the Restaurant section of our Interactive Map.
This blog post was written by our intern Lourdes Marrero, who is a senior at Boston University majoring in hospitality management.
Contact our Sales Team by