Gonzalo P.
Yelp
These guys are the Gods of Coffee! Period, Punto Finale!
I have been coming here for over 20+ years, initially, this was the only place that would show soccer live, especially Italian Soccer. I will age myself, but this was the time when dishes were popular, because you could stream games live, only if you had one of them. So we came for the game and we said, why not grab a cappuccino!
Now, 20 years later, I come for the cappuccino, because it is the best I have had in the whole state of Massachusetts. I wish I knew what kind of coffee they use, but it is the best, perfectly foamed, perfectly balance, a humongous cup, so that you can think down with one cup and watch the whole game. They are never trying to hurry you out, you are their family. You come here to watch a game and drink coffee, you are one of them, but be ready to sit very comfortable to each other, because the tables are really tight and so are the chairs. There will be times, when you have to pass the drinks around, but that is the whole joy, we are all in this together!
About two years ago, we decided to try something new and drank an Espresso Martini and that was it for us, this Martini is insane!!! We had these at noon and the waitress looked at us as if saying: "you are starting kind of early", but when you are in the area and do not need to work, because it is a holiday, this is what you drink. Best in the state as well in my opinion!
The coffee is so good, that even though the place can be crowded and the service is okay, it is still worth the trip. Maybe come early like we did and avoid busy times. There is usually only one waitstaff or maybe two for about 40 tables, so you need to be patient with service. Again, this is not the place you have a drink and five minutes later, you want out. This is a place, where you want to sit down, have a coffee, martini or other drinks with your friend, watch a game, talk, socialize, relax and just enjoy the atmosphere.
This place is a classic and a landmark in the North End, enjoy!
Cheers!