Equal Exchange Cafe

Coffee shop · West End

Equal Exchange Cafe

Coffee shop · West End

1

226 Causeway St, Boston, MA 02114

Photos

Equal Exchange Cafe by null
Equal Exchange Cafe by null
Equal Exchange Cafe by null
Equal Exchange Cafe by null
Equal Exchange Cafe by null
Equal Exchange Cafe by null
Equal Exchange Cafe by null
Equal Exchange Cafe by null
Equal Exchange Cafe by null
Equal Exchange Cafe by null
Equal Exchange Cafe by null
Equal Exchange Cafe by null
Equal Exchange Cafe by null
Equal Exchange Cafe by null
Equal Exchange Cafe by null
Equal Exchange Cafe by null
Equal Exchange Cafe by null

Highlights

Nestled in Boston's West End, this cozy café offers local brews, vibrant veggie dishes, and a welcoming vibe—perfect for work or a quick bite.  

Featured in Eater
Placeholder
Placeholder

226 Causeway St, Boston, MA 02114 Get directions

equalexchange.coop

$

Information

Static Map

226 Causeway St, Boston, MA 02114 Get directions

+1 617 372 8777
equalexchange.coop
EEcafe

$

Features

coffee

Last updated

Mar 5, 2025

Powered By

You might also like

Terms of Use • Privacy Policy • Cookie Policy
 © 2025 Postcard Technologies, Inc.
@eater

"Equal Exchange Cafe, open for over a decade in Boston’s rapidly developing West End, will close at the end of service on September 30." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal

Boston’s Late 2019 Restaurant Closings - Eater Boston
View Postcard for Equal Exchange Cafe

Simonne Piriz

Google
Great coffee, great staff! They also sell coffee and other items (like their homemade chocolate!). This little coffee shop is a little hidden but also has great views to the iconic Zakim bridge. Great place to take a laptop to get work done, they have many coffee options so you can be sure to find something you like. If you’re an instagrammer of all things food and artsy coffees, this is the place to you. Their cappuccinos and lattes are always so pretty, Alamo’s too pretty to drink! ☕️

Sid & Nidhi Bansal

Google
Nice and tucked in coffee shop. I ordered the latte and a sliced of toasted bread with Almond butter. It tasted and looked great. Definitely on my come back list. They also have WiFi service.

Sherri Campbell

Google
Such a refreshing place for coffee. The service was beyond friendly and helpful. It was genuine and warm. The coffee barista explained differences in styles to me. We chatted about coffee and life. He was amazing. The vibe is welcoming and cozy. The coffee was robust and delicious without that burnt or bitter taste. They have a huge variety and will customize it for you. Cute and decent sized sitting area. Go here for awesome service and java

Maddie Conway O'Reilly

Google
Very friendly staff, cozy space, and good coffee & tea offerings. As a non-caffeine drinker, I appreciated having a few herbal tea choices. The peppermint tea was refreshing. They have baked goods from a few local places including Haley House, Iggy's, and Swissbakers. There is limited seating here, so wouldn't plan on a meeting or working for a long time unless you come at an off time. There is free Wi-Fi here and they also have a small case of prepared foods including sandwiches that seemed popular.

Sean Conner

Google
Clean interior and great coffee. Outdoor seating is a bit odd (in a parking lot), and the vegan options were quite minimal from the pastry menu. My cranberry pastry was quite rough.

Meg Kelly

Google
Pretty good cold brew! Nice location on the water, and friendly staff. Highly recommend grabbing a drink here then walking along the Charles.

Emma Short

Google
Staffs are welcoming and friendly, and do some great jobs on coffee. Their cakes from Porto's make this place even better. Full of adorable little toys and decorations to enjoy. This cafe has become my very favorite place in town! Do not hesitate what to get here.. just order their signature drink. It is purely the best!

TJ Barnes

Google
Great little cafe near North Station with high quality beverages and baked goods. They have an excellent selection of fine cheeses as well. The seating is a little small so if you go during a busy time be prepared to wait a few minutes for hot drinks and fight a laptop user for a seat.