Pavement Coffeehouse - BU

i got the lox bagel. it was pretty salty, but still a decent bagel. my friends also got bagels — i don’t remember which ones, but they said theirs were pretty good! definitely very generous with the cream cheese. overall atmosphere was cute!

The coffee shop sits right in front of BU Central station, green line - Park St & North so it’s full of students on a Monday morning. Good vibe. Price on the higher end. Latte has really smoothy milk foam. Chocolate croissant good but they don’t toast pastries but using a microwave instead.

I love the iced mocha and iced matcha latte in this place. I used to love their almond croissant pre-covid but haven’t seen it recently. The vibe for sitting is really great if the cafe is not fully packed. The bagels are very delicious while on the pricy end. I like to have avocado and sprout with cream cheese everything bagel. I also like their lox bagel. It is my favorite for takeout since it is usually very packed though. The cafe used to have a point system that used to get connected to your phone number. Unfortunately that is gone now. It would be great if the owner could bring back the point system just like JAHO coffee shop does. GRS school often also gives graduate students coupon for getting free coffee from this Pavement location.

Food was fine, but nothing to write home about. Cappuccino was quite nice. They have WiFi and plenty of seating. The ambience is great when it’s off peak hours. When the morning rush comes in, it gets much louder and can be distracting for work.

The menu said 5.25 for a latte, they only have one size and I think it’s a 12oz. I added maple syrup and was surprised to find it rang up to $7 with tax and the added flavor, which is far more for the same flavored latte I get at Saxbys or Tatte for a small. For that price, the coffee better either be really good, or a small local buisness with people who are at least passionate about quality of the coffee. Neither was true and my latte did have foam (which is more than you can say for Starbucks), but the actual espresso tasted stale and bland with not much maple flavor. Service was typical, nothing crazy there. The place also smelled kinda funny - probably because of the construction but still not pleasant.

I was so impressed by the look and feel of the place in the back, not to mention that the coffee AND food were quite delicious! I don't remember the name, but the spicy bagel had real pico de gallo on it, I couldn't believe it!

This is a nice local chain with single origin drip coffee. I’d give 4 stars to the coffee and 5 to the ambiance.

it’s okay but for the price point can yall wear hairnets/beard nets please i don’t remember ordering loose hair in my bagel sandwich

The service here was good - the ambiance is very loud and bustling full of college students. The drinks are fairly price and come served in two sizes. The matcha 4.5/5 London Fog 1.5/5 very watery and lacked flavor

This is a coffeehouse with, as the name states, coffee as the main feature. It is also in the middle of the Boston University campus, which makes it a convenient stop when nearby. Their coffees are good, especially Spanish Latte and the cortado. Inside there is a hipster academic atmosphere with a touch of enthusiasm about coffee by the staff. El café como el amor, Nunca es suficiente pero es mejor caliente.

Honestly I've been trying to go to this place all year long but their surprisingly short hours despite being near a college campus made it a little hard to finally make it out. Here's my breakdown review for this place as of now: DRINKS 2/5 As a person that loves going to new cafes and trying what chai lattes they have to offer, naturally I had to try it at pavement. Maybe it was the batch that day or the built up anticipation of finally coming here, but I was not as impressed or wowed as I thought I would be. The drink was vaguely chai and didn't really taste like much more than water. SERVICE 5/5 The girl at the register was very nice and talkative and I think it's so awesome when you can step into a space and it immediately exudes kindness and it feels like the people there genuinely care. AMBIANCE 4/5 This place is really cute and is such a nice working/studying environment close to campus! It makes me want to try this place again but perhaps for a different drink. The only problem is that there's a lot of student foot traffic and it's always so jam packed that it tends to be really hard to find seats! Nice that they started extending their hours until 7 now though!

My new favorite thing here is the Spicy Tempeh Sandwich, which I have literally come to crave. I want to deduct a star just because it does run you $11 or so, which for its size is a little sad, but it's so good that I can't even complain. I always get it on sourdough because to me, the carb ratio would be off with a bagel. Plus the sourdough is toasty and light and delicious. The sandwich has a spicy harissa paste inside which gives it a nice kick (sometimes you get a really strong bite but usually it's totally manageable for someone with moderately low spice tolerance), plus veggies and yummy tempeh bacon. This is obviously not real bacon, and it's not really trying to be. It's a nice sweet smoky salty slice of tempeh, which can be an acquired taste but I love. The coconut cookies are also amazing and definitely will be devoured by anyone who can enjoy the magic of gluten and sugar. :)

My all time fav coffee house!! All of the workers are always super nice! They put up with me running in sometimes three times a day!!! I always look forward to walking in and they all greet me no matter how busy they are!! Their iced vanilla latte with oat milk are BOMB Their rosemary bagel with veggie cream cheese is crazy good!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE

You can really only get here on foot, very limited parking which I guess is appropriate for this area. I understand that baristas probably get shit all the time and it sucks to have to show up to work every day and smack a smile on your face but if I have to do it the least you can do is give just a bit more effort. Anyways, they got my order wrong and it was something I was allergic to so that sucked and their coffee/pastries are just not good. Maybe their other location will suck less, I'll give it a shot but total miss from this spot.

11 dollar bagel for something I would expect at 711 for 2 bucks. So much egg and hardly any cheese or bacon

Pavements in general are pretty good spots. The coffee isn't great, but overall good food and drink options. This particular location is very open and has comfortable seating.

Nice local coffee shop with good food and drinks. With its location on BU's campus, it gets very busy throughout the day, and it's often difficult to get seating, especially around mid-day. But if you're looking for something to-go, I think it's one of the better food options in the area! But if you want somewhere quiet to get work done, skip this location.

Great bagel sandwiches for breakfast and excellent iced Spanish latte! My boyfriend got the Sunrise which contains bacon, free-range eggs, sharp cheddar, on a bagel and I got the Classic Lox which has lox, cream cheese, tomatoes, onions, capers, on a bagel. Both were very tasty albeit smaller than expected, and I would definitely go back for the Lox bagel. For drinks, we got the iced matcha latte (overly sweet with not much matcha taste) and iced spanish latte (very good with the right amount of sweetness). The environment of the place was really nice with a lot of seating and a good study vibe for students. Overall, great food as long as you're not super hungry since the portions are small, and I wouldn't order the iced matcha latte here if you're looking for something authentic.

Best coffeehouse near the BU west campus. I have been coming here every morning to start my day. Orders include their egg&cheese multigrain bagel + OJ. Super cute interior and friendly staff.

The coffee is pretty good, but the food not that great. The coffee is less burnt tasting than Starbucks and cheaper, but a little more expensive than DD, but better tasting. I have only gotten a basic egg and cheese breakfast sandwich on an everything bagel and it was alright, but SUPER salty. It was so salty that I couldn't really taste any of the egg or the cheese. I'd probably go back over Starbucks or DD for coffee but I'd get breakfast somewhere else.

Small organic appearing pellet found floating in the iced coffee. Under higher magnification, there are longitudinal grooves extending to the darkened apex. Vegetable or animal? Proteinaceous? Coffee related or not ? Any experts? BTW espresso also tasted like A-- And no the iced coffeee didn't taste too good, even with the organic jimmie.

PROS: - Great cozy place, perfect for hunkering down for a long study session - Cute hipster vibe going on. I liked the special touch of the metal table numbers CONS: - The food was a bit of a let down (see below for specifics) - Limited seats SPECIFICS: - Rachel Sandwich = such a disappointment. It was just so so salty and sour, complete overload on the flavors that I couldn't enjoy it. I ended up picking the sandwich apart and getting rid of some pastrami because the flavor is so unbalanced. The cole slaw was good though and the chips it came with on the side was fresh and crispy. Instagram @bowtiebowie for more food adventures!

I got the killer tofu sandwich and small iced coffee here. The sandwich was really good, loved the avocado and totally recommend. It was a combination of healthy and delicious. The coffee really helped me get through my night class. Pricing is reasonable and staff is nice. It's a bit crowded but doesn't take too long to find seating and there's free WiFi! The music in the cafe is a bit intense though and loud...maybe it was just that day I was there?

Nice ambience, lots of outlets, and lots of single person study tables! Also a large amount of studying space, unlike many coffee shops that are overcrowded in the area. There was an oddly reoccurring burnt smell though, someone must've been using an oven w burnt stuff leftover inside. Otherwise, I enjoyed my aesthetically presented coffee! Cappuccino (3.75)

overpriced and tasted like syrup out of the bottle. $5.50 for a small, and I threw it away- and I hate wasting food and money. All i have to say.

I can see why BU students flock to this place - it's the only real coffee shop in the area to do work. However, the food and ambiance wasn't that enjoyable. I got a large cold brew, but it came in a 12 oz cup and tasted like soap. Not sure why a disposable cup should taste like soap. Did not enjoy. I also got a bagel with cream cheese. The bagel was burnt, and the whole store often times smelt like burnt bread. Also not enjoyable. There were so many people trying to work and just not enough space. Not a really conducive work environment. I did like how they have two counters to order from though! One for drinks/pastries, and another for everything. That was smart of them.

Outstanding bagels. Terrific coffee. Just gotta run the hipster gauntlet to get these things. Fast service, a shortage of comments about hipster culture, these things you will not find. Employees hanging out on their off days, a shitty soundtrack, a lot of dirty looking people - this is your place if this is what you seek!

Mediocre coffee prepared wrong. I walked almost 2 blocks away when I tasted it and my 2/3 coffee & 1/3 milk was a regular coffee with a little cream. It was very bitter to boot. Won't go back.

Extra star for the homemade bagels and having vegan bagel sandwich for that matter! Although the habanero was quite too spicy for me, I appreciated the Vegan Tequila bagel and wish there were more such vegan options. Environment seems very suitable for studying (seems like a common study space for BU?) and local gatherings. Definitely seems like a community centered joint. Prices are average, not dirt cheap and not over extravagant, overall justifiable. Service is very friendly and down to earth. I would def come back!

I hate the fact that this place stops serving egg on sandwiches/egg sandwiches an hour before closing time!! Even if you are just 5 mins past in the last hour! I believe they also stop serving food half an hour before closing time. Why can't coffeehouses be a little more flexible with offering services that satisfy their client especially if it's nothing to do with healthcare regulations, and simply related to their operations! And during summer especially when they close early. -companies could consider being a little more flexible to keep their clients happy -

The matcha latte is good. Great ambiance, and nice staff. The service was quick but there were only a few people there.

Great modern decor and hipster vibe. Service was good. The menu looked interesting. Pastries looked fresh -nice selection of mufffins, scones, croissants. Bagels also looked fresh - all basic flavors: sesame, plain, everything, etc. They had a weekend special - Spicy Southwest bagel which I tried. Unfortunately, I wasn't impressed. It was spicy from the jalapeños but it didn't seem that different from the jalapeño bagel. The iced coffee was ok. I wouldn't mind meeting a friend here since I enjoyed the environment..

"Pavement" really isnt my favorite surface to walk on nor does it sound like a really pleasant name anyway, I might have preferred "Hardwood Flooring" or something. But, the name doesnt do this place justice. The place is super spacious and cute despite its typical design. I ordered food (the Big Q), which I always think will be trash because I doubt coffee places have good food. But this sandwich, though expensive, was totally legit! It actually tasted good and not like a frozen afterthought, which I super appreciate. The coffee I got was good as well. Very cool place.

YUMMMMM!!! 1) The coffee here is great- from cold brews to espresso to regular drip coffee, you can't go wrong! 2) THE BAGELS. Born in NYC, raised in Jersey, I have high bagel standards and this place does not disappoint. The texture of this bagel was the closest to home I've found in the are and the cream cheese was great.

You honestly CANNOT go wrong with Pavement Coffeehouse. This is definitely my go-to place whenever I want to sit down with a friend to catch up over a latte - or two. I especially love this location because it is super spacious - there are a lot of tables in the back for studying, a lot of small tables parallel to the cashier, and more tables up front! They also have outdoor seating, which is perfect for nice weather. It's also really accessible by T. I think this is the only coffee shop that has Spanish lattes (correct me if I'm wrong). I am head over heels in love with Spanish lattes now that I've tried it here. Their vanilla soy lattes are also really good. I also really enjoy their scones, especially the mixed berry scone. They have cranberry ginger scones as well! I can't wait to try it on my next visit. I highly recommend the sandwiches. Sandwiches are on the greasy side so bring a lot of napkins with you if you decide to get it to-go. Bagels are nothing special, but better than your $1.95 Dunkin Donuts burnt bagels. The staff are super cool. They honestly look like such cool interesting people and I really want to chit chat with them, but they are always so busy making lattes that I feel bad starting a conversation :S Maybe next time! Expect to see me here at least 3 times a week.

Having been to the location on Boylston last time I visited Boston, I was excited to see this location was close to the rental house. The atmosphere is really cool and the coffee drinks were good. The small cold press was laughably small (maybe 8 oz. tops). They were kind enough to put it in a bigger cup so I could add milk. They said it's small because it is very concentrated. It was not that strong. I'd probably warn people about how tiny it is, or put the size on the chalkboard. The place smelled like burning crumbs anytime someone ordered a bagel. I'd clean the equipment as the smell wasn't pleasant and was persistent. The staff was friendly, but generally seemed to be more interested in talking amongst themselves or their friends that kept stopping by. If you don't like cursing, I'd probably avoid the place as the radio and staff were dropping f-bombs. Doesn't bother me, but just a warning. I'd probably look for alternative coffee options nearby before selecting this location again.

Shout out to the head cashier with a beanie - super sweet on a Monday morning! You're such a doll! Had to run and pick up breakfast after a night of graduation celebrations and festivities and so i had my phone out to order a bunch of things and she was so UNDERSTANDING & super sweet about my mind being all over the place! * * * F O O D /// B A G E L S * * * + VEGAN SUNRISE on a MULTIGRAIN BAGEL (5/5) -- i was full from eating less than 1/2 of a half of the bagel because it is so filling & delicious! For all you health nuts, this bagel is a must get! 100% to die for... you get the sweetness from the tofu, the spiciness from the jalapeno, the savory/saltiness from the pickle veggies & the perfect amount of crunch from the bagel! +MULTIGRAIN EVERYTHING BAGEL w/ GARLIC & CHIVE cream cheese spread (5/5): it's all about the SAUCE~ literally the cream cheese spread does it all = deliciousness -- finger licking good. You cannot go wrong with the garlic & chive spread... therefore, it is safe to assume that their salmon & lox bagel is pretty tastey as well. If you're in a pickle - any bagel with their garlic & chive cream cheese spread is a SAFE bet. * * * D R I N K S /// C O F F E E * * * + LEMONADE - unfortunately does not meet Beyonce's standards, tasted a bit too watered down for me personally... I would suggest to asking for little ice... or not get their lemonade at all... FYI: * with the college students now all gone for the summer except it to be less crowded, more seats avaliable....!

This is probably my favorite coffeehouse on the BU Campus. There are lots of really interesting options available -- such as the Death Cream (which I highly recommend) -- and a great ambience for studying or getting any other work done. Aside from the Death Cream, I also recommend the Spanish Latte! The coffeehouse is really well-decorated with lots of modern art and some comfy armchairs for sitting in. Lots of study space and individual tables for whatever you need! Whoever plays the music has good taste, too :)

While this place has a nice coffeehouse ambience with a constant rush of people throughout the day and many single tables to work at, and outlets to charge your devices, it has the worst iced coffee! In my opinion, it tasted awful and they don't have any syrups. Bagel was great and nice atmosphere!

Yes, this place is always annoyingly packed with BU students and it can be pretty difficult to find a spot during peak hours (although if you can snag one in the back, it's really cute and good for studying). Yes, their iced coffee tastes really weird/sour to me (or maybe it's just the type of coffee they use but I'm not a fan) HOWEVER, there are 2 things on their menu that always keep me coming back: 1. Bagel with honey butter&maldon salt (it's SO freaking good...please try it) 2. Homemade granola with yogurt If you haven't tried either of those items, you're seriously missing out! I've also heard great things about their tequila sunrise sandwich but have yet to try it

My spouse and I ordered the vegan raspberry banana loaf and coffee with oat mylks. The loaf was really moist and flavourful and coffees were both tasty. I can't remember what I ordered but I was a big fan of the overall experience. It was super crowded and loud with conversation so we took our stuff to go, but it's in a college district with lots of foot traffic - what do you expect? The food and drinks are good for a pop in, if you decide to come out that way.

Stumbled upon this place. So glad I did. Descent coffee, but They have really good bagels. Rosemary bagel is fantastic! Must eat for me next time in town

I just gave Pavement my very last chance. I thought I had given them this before but out of my love for cute coffee shops in the city I tried just one more time. The conversation went like this: Good morning! Do you have anything to eat that doesn't have gluten? Barista: points to a banana. Me: no like Oatmeal, a gluten-free muffin, anything to have with coffee? Barista: no, looking down. Me: Cool. I'll have coffee for breakfast with my coffee. Being a coffee lover and allergic to gluten sucks. Believe me I would love nothing more than to go have a delicious French croissant or a big ass well the toasted bagel. I don't really need crass hipster barista's to rub it in. Besides, the coffee just isn't that mind blowing.

This place needs to be condemned. I walked in today and immediately hit a wall of stank that was so putrid I felt like Jodi Foster in the Silence of the Lambs when they go to the morgue to investigate the remains of one of the dead skinned girls. Unfortunately unlike Jodi Foster I did not have anything to put under my nose to neutralize the smell. Against my better judgment, as I was desperate for caffeine, I ordered a drip coffee. Then, with one hand holding the coffee and the other blocking air from entering my nasal passageway, I scuttered over to the cream and sugar counter. All the carafes were blooming with bacteria and fungi..was this the source of the stank?? That's up for debate. As I look over across the bar I see garbage bag upon garbage bag covering the counter with no sign that anyone had noticed they were there. I started to question myself--was I seeing the ghosts of garbage past?? was everyone in the restaurant dead? I tapped someone on the shoulder and asked what day it is they correctly responded Monday. I don't know if that confirms that they are in fact alive but I went with it. I ran out of the place faster than you can say, "report this place to the board of health!". As I walked farther and farther away from the place I started to feel calmer and calmer, like I had escaped the vortex of evil and destruction that is Pavement Coffeehouse by BU Central. I thought back to the time that I was in the women's restroom and a cockroach crawled over my foot, I forgave them for that. I thought back to the time where they put BACON in my vegan friend's OATMEAL. I forgave them for that. I thought back to the time they played Brittney Spears "Toxic" at 10 decibels at 8 am, and I even forgave them for that... But this time is different. In the words of Brittney Spears, Pavement, don't YOU know that you're toxic? I have since reported these issues to the Massachusetts Board of Health. In summary, if you are looking to lose a lot of weight, I suggest contracting E. Coli, order a salad. If you want to be successful, I suggest drinking the matcha latte where you will likely ingest the eggs of a brain eating parasite and contract lockjaw, loosing IQ points and gaining what it takes to be a popular united states politician. If you want to become a superhero (or a super villain) I suggest getting bit by a diseased rat, of which I have plenty of reason to suspect exists in the kitchen of the coffeehouse. If you are feeling frisky and are down to take those risks, dine at Pavement, BUT you're probably better off running in the other direction and drinking the Charles River water raw.

I'm not a huge fan of the coffee here, but the environment of Pavement gives me a feel-good vibe. Even though it's in the middle of the BU campus, it feels like I'm not at BU at all, which is good when I need to escape from the hustle and bustle of campus life. The only thing is that during the busy hours, it's next to impossible to find a seat. But that's what happens when you're in a coffee shop on a campus filled with caffeine-dependent students! I like that there's a line for only coffee and tea. It definitely speeds up the process, especially when a good amount of people in line start ordering a bunch of different kinds of sandwiches or ordering complicated drinks. For me, at least, it seems kind of silly sometimes waiting in line for a long time when all I want is a black coffee. Props to Pavement to starting this line! Also, the Turkey Avocado bagel sandwich is pretty awesome. I definitely recommend it if you want to splurge on some really nice bagels. If not, there's Rhett's across the street in the GSU that serves some pretty good and cheaper bagels. When you order your food to eat in, they give you this cute metal number and bring the food to your table. Solid customer service. If it were cheaper, I would be coming here every single day!

Bagels have really been horrible recently. For $4.28, you'd at least expect to get some cream cheese. My bagel barely had any today and I was severely disappointed. You can walk to Dunkin, Brueggar's, etc. and get a bagel with 3x the cream cheese at half the price. Please fix this.

[+] - Great space inside, good vibe and plenty of seating area - Friendly staff [-] - They claim to have homemade fresh bagels, BUT their bagels are one of the hardest and flavorless ones I ever had. AVOID THE BAGELS. - Coffee is decent.

Absolutely delicious! Want a wonderful to relax, do your work or just start your morning! Make sure to get a yummy coffee. I suggest the Spanish latte.

Very friendly, quick service. The women working there were cheerful and funny. The bagel/egg sandwich was delicious! My friend had croissants which she loved as well. A good start to a day filled with meetings.

Nope. Bagels were so bland and tasted different than the ones I've had at other locations. As a work space, though, this is probably one of the best of the chain. Always bustling with students and other BU employees.

Didn't appreciate their coffee-snob unfriendliness. Probably won't be back at this location again. Ordered their green tea latte and their black tea at a diff location. If you're a big tea person, you probably wouldn't like their tea selections. I tried the black tea and it tasted like cheap muddled black tea. & their green tea latte tasted like sweet milk. Stingy much~ (on their matcha)

Pricy but very nice interior, absolutely a great first date place! It's a beautiful and safe eatery.

Maybe it's because I'm from NY and have experienced better bagels for less than $1, but the bagels/bagel sandwiches here are not great. It's tiny, hard and not soft, chewy, or fluffy on the inside. Yes, they have healthy options like whole wheat and low-carb, but these are even worse. The sandwiches are pretty good because they have some great condiments and toppings but I don't really recommend anything else. Even their coffee is just alright. It looks pretty, but I would MUCH RATHER go to dunkin for cheaper and just as great tasting coffee. The atmosphere is pretty hipster and chill though. I would like to sit here and study without ordering anything

I often come here to get a breakfast sandwich and/or coffee. Their Sunrise breakfast sandwich is decent. The eggs are fluffy (perhaps bottled/boxed eggs?), but bagels are always pretty hard. Their coffee is good. The drip has a smooth base with little acidic kick. I think the beans are of good quality. Their iced coffee just slightly watery, but flavorful compared to chain coffee. Their cold brew is expensive for the amount - it is not concentrated enough. Overall, the iced coffee is the better of the options. Pastries seem average. Look closely for flies! Often very crowded with somewhat obnoxious, loud alternative (i.e. hipster) music chosen by employees. Staff are quite boisterous, conversing loudly, joking with each other, singing, dancing, etc. I believe this affects the quality/timeliness of their service a bit. But, they are young and add to the atmosphere.

Alas, a coffee shop on campus that makes me feel at home in San Francisco! I come here a few mornings a week to get some work done. I always get a veggie sunrise on a multigrain everything bagel. The multigrain everything bagels themselves are a tad too salty, but with the eggs, spinach, tomato, and cheese, everything balances out nicely. The coffee roast is bright and fruity with distinct notes of berry-- not really my kinda thing as I prefer nutty roasts. I usually get tea instead. Service is always great!

The people at this place are literal angels. I've been a regular here since my freshman year of college, and yeah, sometimes it's too packed, the food can be expensive for what it is, and the drinks are hit or miss. But, I have to give them 5 stars for customer service and just being good people in general because when I lost my wallet here instead of letting someone swipe it they locked it up in a safe and had it waiting for me under the cash register. And the baristas are already friendly to begin with, so my faith in humanity has been restored.

My girlfriend and I stopped in to get some breakfast. I ordered their classic egg and cheese, and she ordered one with cream cheese tomato and avocado. My sandwich came with no cheese, and he sandwich looked like the dropped it on the floor and put it back together. There were shreds of paper mixed in with the cream cheese- looks like from when they cut it. Probably not a high chance we'll be going back.

Just ordered a soy cappuccino. Didn't look appealing at all nor did it taste like it had soy milk in it. When we returned the drink politely letting them know that we didn't like it, they took it back and that's it. We were offered to order another drink once we pay for it. This is not good business. I even paid good amount of tip.