APM Coffee

Coffee shop · Chinatown

APM Coffee

Coffee shop · Chinatown

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99 Kneeland St, Boston, MA 02111

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Discover APM Coffee, a cozy Chinatown gem serving up delicious all-day breakfast and lunch with friendly vibes and quality Intelligentsia coffee.  

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99 Kneeland St, Boston, MA 02111 Get directions

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99 Kneeland St, Boston, MA 02111 Get directions

+1 857 971 0067
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"APM Coffee is open from morning until late afternoon, delivering smoothies and smoothie bowls, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, pancakes, avocado toast, tea and coffee drinks, and more. Order: Caviar / DoorDash / Grubhub / Uber Eats" - Rachel Leah Blumenthal

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Deborah C

Google
Came on a Saturday around 10am for a quick breakfast. I got an iced matcha latte and the salmon avocado toast (I asked for no cream cheese). The food was prepared quickly and tasted as you'd expect. The space is bright and welcoming, and I would definitely come back to try out more of their menu.

Ann S

Google
This coffee shop is so cute and has a fantastic brunch and smoothie menu. A rare gem: a high quality, small business coffee shop downtown! The breakfast wrap was delicious. The staff were very nice. I would make this a regular stop.

leilani tapia

Google
Decided to come here before my flight back home and all I can say is AMAZING. I got a regular latte and the espresso has a nice bold flavor. Also ordered the Chai latte and the flavor was out of this world. Food wise we ordered the egg and cheese sandwich and the egg scramble wrap. Both were good nothing crazy. Definitely will be going back if I travel back to Boston!! 10/10

My Phung

Google
A little cute coffee nook in Chinatown that makes REAL coffee. The drink matcha and expresso called Match Boom took me by surprise and it was really good and strong. I also love their story and how this coffee shop started. You can tell the owner who makes the coffee takes his time and is serious about this craft.

Swati Babbar

Google
Super cute small cafe and coffee shop. I ordered the Greek avocado toast and it was good. The mocha however could have been a little more better. Not a lot of places to dine in but it has a nice cafe vibe.

Hannah Hillis

Google
I've been wanting to stop in here every day on my walking commute but have never had the chance. But! Schedule change and I was able to have breakfast with a friend here. It was phenomenal. So cozy, so yummy, the service and vibes were amazing. Will be coming back often!!!

Heather Loretta

Google
The most buttery and warm and soft croissant I ever had randomly lol. Nice amount of salmon. 10/10 accident treat. Delicious

Cece Cullivan

Google
Ordered 2 sandwiches via UberEats and was extremely disappointed. The menu photos they use don't represent the food AT ALL. Terrible experience. The chicken didn't even look edible. The prices are way too high for what you actually get. Would not recommend to anyone.

Deborah C.

Yelp
Came on a Saturday around 10am for a quick breakfast. I got an iced matcha latte and the salmon avocado toast (I asked for no cream cheese). The food was prepared quickly and tasted as you'd expect. The space is bright and welcoming, and I would definitely come back to try out more of their menu.

Qin Z.

Yelp
Cozy cafe with decent seating options. I wish they had a little more seating options in the counter part. Service was fast and they were nice. Matcha Latte: 4/5 they use real matcha but it's really lacking the latte component in the drink. Almost tastes like straight matcha be warned. If your lattes sweet you better add some sugar. Ham Egg Cheese Bagel: 3/5 Good bagel overall. Simple; I feel like the bagel was too toasted since it got pretty close to rock hard.

Vanessa M.

Yelp
This place was great, I would go often if I lived nearby. Coffee was nice, my friend got a chai latte that was so good he got back up and tipped. Service was quick, and place was clean and pretty and nice to sit in.

Aagdolla G.

Yelp
My mocha Banana smoothie was really good with the begal lox. They both compliment each other and I enjoyed every bit of both. The texture of the smoothie was good as well as the chocolate flavor from the mocha and the banana adds some sweetness to it but not too much. The salmon on bagel with seed and cream cheese was mmm mmm good. You must try this. Top 2 places I enjoyed eating in Boston visiting from New York.

Maddie V.

Yelp
This is a great place in Chinatown to grab a coffee or smoothie with a breakfast sandwich. This time my boyfriend and I went in we ordered a lox bagel and the sunrise breakfast. Both were good and I would definitely come back for a quick bite on a weekend. We also got the matcha latte which was super creamy and really good! We will definitely be coming back!

Natalie S.

Yelp
Small, cozy cafe with nice seating options, and a pretty expansive menu from avocado toast to create your own sandwiches. I had a custom sandwich and matcha latte, both of which were pretty good portion sizes for the cost. Was able to snag a table and do some work since the cafe has free WiFi and restroom. The cashier was courteous too. Love to support Asian businesses as well and it is nice to see a cafe like this in Chinatown!

Myriam K.

Yelp
A little cute coffee nook in Chinatown that makes REAL coffee. The drink matcha and expresso called Match Boom took me by surprise and it was really good and strong. I also love their story and how this coffee shop started. You can tell the owner who makes the coffee takes his time and is serious about this craft.

Caleb F.

Yelp
Today's adventure was around the corner from my place to APM coffee. Great little shop right by the "Welcome to Chinatown" building sign. The avo toast with egg on top is BOMB!!! Incredible flavor and perfect, no complaints. They brewed my coffee FRESH for me!! So sweet!! They use Intelligentsia beans, which I already love. Please give this place a try in Boston's Chinatown!

Anna K.

Yelp
I had a very sketchy experience with this coffee shop. This coffee shop is attached to my apartment building, and the deliveries for our apartment as well as for this coffee shop arrive in the same area. They not only took my groceries, they opened up a package that was clearly labeled as mine... on top of that, they kept some of the groceries that were in there when I asked for them back. The first worker I spoke to completely denied that they took my package. The second worker I spoke to admitted that they took my package, but only gave me back part of the package and kept some of the groceries from my delivery and told me they never came. I checked delivery photos by the grocery company and in the delivery confirmation photograph the items are clearly in there. I think it's unacceptable to steal from others and then to continue lying about it. I hope they can work on their integrity in the future.

Giada M.

Yelp
This coffee shop was so cute and delicious! I had the hummus and avocado toast and it was amazing. My family had pancakes, another toast dish, and an açaí bowl and they all thought it was very good. The workers are very nice and overall this place is amazing.

Paule D.

Yelp
Terrible service. Simple request of modifications to food order is difficult to follow and disrespectful manners. Not coming back!

Kari F.

Yelp
APM Coffee is a the best coffee shop in Chinatown Boston. The cafe is cozy and quaint and the menu has an amazing variety of breakfast and lunch items. I highly recommend their smoothies and sandwich wraps!!

Tiff L.

Yelp
APM Coffee is a cute cafe in the Chinatown area that offers decent coffee and food. The avocado toast wasn't the best but it also wasn't too bad for what is was. The service is great and the couple running the shop is really nice. Support your local business!

Eva M.

Yelp
5 stars for service, but the smoothie tasted like almond milk with a little bit of cocoa powder in it.. For almost $10 I want flavor and substance! :'( Staff was very friendly though :)

Sal P.

Yelp
You should start going here because they make delicious Intelligentsia coffee, homemade smoothies and avocado sandwiches. And you should keep going to support a heartwarming local joint run by a husband-and-wife team. They are a true small business success story -- and they will remain so for as long as you stop going to the Starbucks up the street. Take a contemplative moment in the soft lighting, surrounded by an impressive collection of plants. As a bonus, you can get a pour over with rotating Intelligentsia beans. A serious treat for the coffee connoisseur.

Joey P.

Yelp
Been there a few times. Great food: think gourmet breakfast. Drinks were good too. Food prep takes some time, but looking at the end product, it's understandable and acceptable. If you're in a rush, maybe go elsewhere; but if you have time to wait, it's definitely worth it.

Kay A.

Yelp
APM is located on the ground level of a residential building on the outskirts of Chinatown. The small coffee shop is run by a lovely couple who will not hesitate to explain their menu and provide excellent customer service. As much as I wanted to love this place, I don't think this is a place I'd be frequenting often. I've tried the Matcha Pancakes, Matcha Latte, and Matcha Boom - all of which were a 'miss' for me. I get really excited whenever a cafe offers anything Matcha...unfortunately, I didn't think the taste of the matcha beverages here justify the price. I must also provide a disclaimer that the pancakes here (in all flavors) are different from the usual American pancakes you're used to; it's not the thick, fluffy buttermilk recipe or anything similar. They're slightly smaller than the size of your palm, and have a thin, chewy texture that might resemble an Asian mochi or sticky rice pastry. For the small portion relative to the price, and the unexpected texture, the pancakes were an unfortunate disappointment for me. Overall, I'd think this would be an OK spot if you're getting something 'safe' like a cup of coffee or a simple sandwich.

A R.

Yelp
I've passed by this cafe for years on my way to South Station, and finally stopped in today after my partner remarked how delicious his bagel sandwich from APM was this morning. I'm so glad I finally did. It is relaxing and clean inside, and it's definitely a place I'd stay to enjoy if not for the pandemic! The folks running the cafe and making the food are so friendly, and they're fast! Prices are great for quality ingredients and portions. I'll be back!

Le T.

Yelp
I love green tea. Green tea anything and everything. I tried almost all coffee shops that have green tea latte. But the green tea latte here is a no for me. quite bland. All I could taste is hot skim milk. I got the scrambled egg avacado toast and a large green tea latte for $15.77 before tip, which I think is quite expensive.

Faith A.

Yelp
APM is a cute shop - and the two person team gets many kudos from other guests that have gone there. So because of this, and it's location close to our place, I wanted to give it a shot. Unfortunately for me, it disappointed on some fronts. Despite the woman working being very nice - and the ambiance of the shop being quite cute - my cappuccino and food were not all that good. I got a breakfast grilled cheese/sandwich of sorts - the bread was soft (not crisped up enough) and it was excessively cheesy in some spots and with no cheese on others - I had to spread my own cheese around. My coffee was way too hot, and couldn't be drank for some time. The location is good, the shop is clean, the people are nice... but I would guess that the drinks and food may be hit or miss. Maybe it's because I went on a holiday (Christmas Eve) - or maybe not. Just something to be aware of if you make the visit there. The same can be said for other local shops as well though.

Ryan D.

Yelp
Great service, delicious coffee, and tasty breakfast. If you are in Chinatown, you need to stop by!

Xinyi Z.

Yelp
Pleasantly surprised by the chai latte, sweet and not too spicy! Really cute little coffee shop vibe. They have mugs hanging from the ceiling as decoration which I thought was cute. Great for catching up with a friend. Close to south station so you can come here before catching a bus.

Kim Y.

Yelp
More like 3.5, it seemed very average but the service was really nice, decor and ambiance of the cafe was very pleasing, coffee was good. I liked the everything bagel I ordered. Simple but delicious. The matcha pancakes didn't taste like matcha at all. They were very flat too. Not like fluffy pancakes. I'd come back to try their other dishes. But probably pass on the matcha pancakes

Andrea L.

Yelp
Great selection of beverages and sandwiches. Unfortunately my sandwich bread tasted slightly stale and was a bit too greasy but it was bad! A nice place to study and read though it can get a bit loud if there are a lot of patrons since seating is limited and very close to each other.

Shu W.

Yelp
Local little coffee shop in Chinatown. Very friendly clean place with a nice low key vibe. A lovely couple owns this place. They recognize the regulars and seems to care about their customers and craft. I really enjoy my ice Matcha Boom (matcha & espresso ). Amazing perfect match. Using straw to sip the first touch of matcha bottom, then the second sip with the espresso top, they will tastes like heaven in the mouth. You can still taste the difference texture after mixing up. Must try. The wife always cooks some handmade sweet little bites like spoon coffee cupcakes and yummy puddings. They all perfect match your coffee. No matter AM or PM, they always serve the best coffee and food. This is APM coffee. First sip = Smile ^_^

Astra G.

Yelp
Cute little non-chain coffee shop Food offerings include avocado toast, smoothie bowls, and wraps. The avocado toast comes with a sprinkle of cayenne and sesame seeds and I noticed a drizzle of spicy oil under the avocado, which I loved but others without spicy affiliations may not. The coffee is intelligentsia coffee and there's teas as well. A few small tables and large windows for peeping outside.

Christopher T.

Yelp
This coffee shop has a really nice aesthetic the two people working we're really nice and welcoming I would definitely come here again it's right next to Chinatown too! It's totally worth it! The avocado toast was amazing better than anything I can make it home!!!!

Bex X.

Yelp
Gorgeous interior - clean, well decorated and very inviting. The staff is also incredible helpful and kind. They have high quality products available, and a wide menu variety so everyone can find something that they'd like. The coffee was excellent - love that they use Intelligentsia. The barista working was super friendly, and they also have a lot of non-dairy options which I like. My drink was delicious! Will definitely come back for coffee. One of the downsides is that the food isn't all super fresh. Got a bacon, egg & cheese for breakfast, and it was pretty evident that the eggs had been made beforehand (the yolk was slightly discolored - harmless, but keep that in mind) and they just heat it up for you when you order a breakfast sandwich. Have yet to try their lunch menu, but will come back soon to try it.

Rachel B.

Yelp
Smoothie bowl not what I expected, but made with fresh ingredients. I got the acai bowl, which comes with blueberries, strawberries, dried cherries, coconut shreds, chia seeds and granola. The granola advertised was a very, very light sprinkle (like, a dusting). The smoothie base is very thin, which is perhaps not my preference. I will definitely try other things on the menu, but thought I would share the style of their smoothie bowls with others so they are aware! Taste was great!

Bubu B.

Yelp
Amazing AMAZING bagels, coffee and teas. I'm from Europe and finding breakfast on this continent is so so hard (breakfast in the US seems to be more on the lunch-y side of meals) - this place looked promising, though, and I'm so so happy I went out: I had the bagel of my life Really recommend their fancy bagel + their iced teas aren't sweetened and go really well with it. You can ask the staff anything - they're really nice and they prepare everything quick and fresh and in front of you. The place is suuuuper nice, too. Very clean and pretty, I really enjoyed my time there.

Ani S.

Yelp
Great vibe with quality drinks. I stopped by when it first opened and was pleasantly surprised, love the cozy feel! It's a very easy going cafe without all the hustle and bustle. I never felt rushed when ordering or when just lounging. I'll be back!

Tara C.

Yelp
Such a cute cafe!! I was looking for a nice cafe to just drink coffee and to get some work done and this was the perfect spot! They use Intelligentsia coffee and they use it well! I ordered a pour over coffee from Burundi and it was delicious. They also have a mAtcha and Tea offerings on their menu which I am excited to try next! They have a nice menu of food options which are all made to order. I ordered some of their cookies which they make themselves! The owners are two kind people who seem really excited to make you a good cup of coffee. I'm so glad I found this hidden little gem on the outskirts of Chinatown! I'll definitely be back to try more of their drinks!

Hannah S.

Yelp
Great atmosphere, great coffee, great owners. They are extremely passionate about coffee and will explain each menu item in detail if you ask. They also make really lovely designs on the latte even if you're taking it to go and there's a lid on it. It's a nice surprise and attention to detail that you don't see much nowadays. I also like how quiet and calm it is. It's a nice refuge from the Boston bustle. I have recommended this cafe to all my coworkers and everyone loved the coffee - even my coworker who doesn't like coffee!

Colin B.

Yelp
Avocado toast wasn't bad. It'd be better with cream cheese and lemon pepper. Got it delivered and was a bit soggy but overall worth it

Theo P.

Yelp
Chill little coffee spot (intelligentsia cafe ) ... had the boston breakfast. Great spot near south station if your out of town and trying to grab a bite before heading out.

Molly M.

Yelp
LOVE this place!! so many great options and a lot of healthier ones too. Best avocado toast I've had in all of Boston, so much flavor! Hidden little gem :)

Joseph F.

Yelp
Amazing breakfast delivery Good bagels, great portion sizes, and overall great food.

Chris N.

Yelp
I ordered their açaí bowl this morning. It was one of the most unenjoyable experiences of recent memory. Aside from being shocked my total for 2 açaí bowls, an iced coffee, and juice box (latte) was close to $50 (sheesh). The two açaí bowls were soup. Just watery disgustingness with fruit floating. Literally a non alcoholic sangria. It was a real shame they were unwilling to do anything about it either. To the say the least, it was a first and last for me.

A ..

Yelp
Their version of an açaí bowls isn't authentic at all...super fucking cheap since they use 80% ice and 20% "fresh" fruit

Jing Z.

Yelp
This review is only for the matcha latte. Lady made a matcha latte with 95% milk, she handed me the drink that's almost white, can't see any matcha. And she explains: you asked for no ice. (Doesn't care she messed up the drink) Okay.. that doesn't mean I want a cup of milk... oh well $6 wasted but never going back I guess.

Cerena C.

Yelp
Cute spot with a huge and delicious-sounding selection of drinks and food. I got the matcha latte and I'm relieved to find a place that makes it from scratch and I don't think they put in any sugar, it's just matcha and steamed milk. The shop looks like a good place to do work as it was fairly quiet except for one other customer on a Friday afternoon, and has great lighting.

Julia B.

Yelp
Good coffee, food is well executed and pretty creative. fair prices, definitely has that Mom & pop vibe despite being in a big building. Not the best I've ever had but certainly more than decent- I would go back again if I was in the area, but maybe not purposely go out of my way to go here

Mona L.

Yelp
My favorite coffee and cozy breakfast spot. Matcha pancakes with ricotta and berries taste Eastern European and are just perfecto ! Sandwiches are also really nice. They do everything well and with good energy.

Ya D.

Yelp
Need to make coffee hotter. You get a coupon card. If you buy ten coffee you can get one coffee on the house. I am two short coffee away from getting one free cup of coffee.

Caroline L.

Yelp
The staff was friendly and the price was reasonable. I got the iced coffee and the avocado toast and both were great! Definitely would come back again.

V C.

Yelp
Matcha pancakes (normally come with ricotta cheese, but I am allergic to dairy) and Soymilk Chai Latte. Yum!

Michelle S.

Yelp
Love this place! Great selection of breakfast & lunch foods at super low prices, all the food is made with care, and the coffee is the best, too (much better than Beantowne, which was in this location before). Pretty quiet & usually has lots of room to sit & work while eating

Leslie W.

Yelp
My mom ate here a couple of times. Good drinks, fresh food (with a surprisingly large breakfast selection) and friendly people working here.