Caffe Vittoria
Coffee shop · North End
290-296 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113
Highlights
Step into Caffe Vittoria, Boston's vintage Italian gem, where you can savor rich espressos, decadent desserts, and lively conversations—all cash only!
Step into Caffe Vittoria, Boston's vintage Italian gem, where you can savor rich espressos, decadent desserts, and lively conversations—all cash only!
"This North End cafe and bar opened in 1929 as the first Italian cafe in Boston. Still a popular destination, the space maintains that vintage, old-world charm with lots of elaborate, vintage cappuccino and espresso makers on display." - Erika Adams, Katie Chudy
"If you’re in the North End craving some hot chocolate with a little something extra, Caffe Vittoria — which is nearly a century old — has all the answers. There are two kinds of cocoa cocktails on the menu: the sleigh ride, with Godiva chocolate and Baileys, and the Italia, which is rounded out with hazelnut liqueur, Kahlua, and brandy. There’s also a standard cioccolatto caldo with whipped cream, available hot or iced, made with whole, skim, soy, or almond milk." - Tanya Edwards, Eater Staff
"After you’ve feasted at your favorite trattoria or walked up and down Hanover Street browsing pastry-filled windows, you’ll want to step into Caffe Vittoria for a cappuccino. Decorated with vintage espresso machines, celebrity photos, and memorabilia from the Bel Paese, Caffe Vittoria has been serving coffee and pastries since 1929. There’s an unwritten rule in Italy that mandates cappuccino should not be ordered in the afternoon — but this isn’t Italy. Indulge in a cappuccino, tiramisù, or affogato (hot espresso poured over creamy gelato). For those who want something a little boozy, the babà rum cake is a good choice with homage to its Neapolitan origins." - Erika Adams, Nathan Tavares, Tommy Ranucci
"Discover Her, a social club aimed at creating fun social spaces and community events for young women to meet, takes over Caffe Vittoria on Sunday, November 24 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Dubbed 'Cozy Cafe Day,' the event begins with a quick icebreaker to introduce attendees, before casual socializing." - Nathan Tavares
"The sheen of shiny silver and copper metal is the first thing you notice when you step into Caffe Vittoria. The cafe displays dozens of vintage espresso machines and coffee makers, along with other types of coffee mugs and posters. They make a killer espresso, martini, or fresh cannoli. The shop opened in 1929 and has been packed with happy customers ever since - come in and test your knowledge of antique brew technology." - ATLAS_OBSCURA
