Pavement Coffeehouse - Newbury

Pavement is a good place to get some fresh coffee and some pastries. The coffee have a great taste I got an Americano with cream, was very hot! And I got a sesame seed bagel with egg and cheese , was very good! . The ambience was good, clean but small space and busy in the morning. Is an option better than Starbucks!

The coffee isn’t my favorite, especially for the price, but their bagels are absolutely delicious. They’re perfectly spongey and crispy, not at all dry. If you can snag a spot on their patio, it’s just lovely.

Super busy little coffee shop! Came here a few mornings for coffee and a bagel while I was visiting Boston. Great bagels, great coffee. Recommend taking it to go or eating outside because it can get super hectic inside!

I saw a comment on the ice coffee being bitter. Well if you are a real coffee drinker, you can appreciate the different flavors of coffee. Different soils, different beans different flavors. I have tasted beans from different countries, just like beer, you get the sweet, bitter, malty.,,, I give this place a 5 star, good egg and cheese bagel( cheese was the bomb) everything bagel. Coffee impressive!

Popular choice for early morning coffee and bagel sandwiches on Newbury. Pavement Coffee at this location has become my recent favorite for a quick and satisfying weekend breakfast. The shop buzzes with activity, especially on weekend mornings, and to avoid the usual 20-30 minute wait, I've found that placing a mobile order in advance is a savvy move. All the bagel sandwiches I tried here were great, although they lean towards the pricier side. With the fluffy bagels laying the perfect foundation, their sandwiches come with flavorful topping combinations. The Presto Pesto is my favorite, exploding with the rich flavors of avocado and sun-dried tomato pesto. The Tequilla Sunrise bagel also brings a delightful spicy twist that wakes up my taste buds in the mornings. Their beverages complement the breakfast fare nicely. The iced Matcha Latte strikes the right balance - it’s not overly sweet, yet just enough to overshadow the bitterness of the matcha, which I appreciate. For a sweeter start to the day, the Iced Maple Death Cream was an indulgent choice that didn’t disappoint. Highly recommend giving them a try if you’re looking for a good breakfast options on Newbury, but make sure to order in advance if you want to dodge atrociously long lines in the mornings.

pavement is the perfect place to go if you want to get absolutely ignored by the staff while you're waiting to place an order. coffee is pretty good and they have decent vegan/veggie options, so my advice is to just do a pickup order. cause the cashiers/baristas would rather leave the till unattended and gossip in back, than take any orders

I got the dark and stormy, a spicy ginger lemonade with espresso, it was great. Also got the bagel with egg, cheese, and sausage. It was fine, but it lacked flavor and sustenance for how expensive my order was. Really overpriced food that is close to Starbucks quality with much longer wait times, but I'm giving this place 4 stars for location (newbury street) and creativity.

I ordered an iced maple latte and was disappointed when they said they don't have whipped cream. But, I was pleasantly surprised at how good this was. No need for whipped topping. Great flavor and not too sweet.

Best coffee in town! I recently went to pavement and swear it was the best experience ever. I went with friends and ordered an ice latte. The attention was really good as well. Nice for the summer time, they have outside tables where you can enjoy from the good summer weather.

Tasty coffee, friendly service, and delicious bagel. What more can you ask for out of your morning? The everything bagel with garlic and scallion cream cheese hits the spot. Perfectly toasted, generous amount of cream cheese.

If you like bagels this is your spot! First time in Boston in 15 years and needed a starter for the day.

FOOD IS AMAZING! always fresh and delicious! The service is fine i guess!? I mean they are always busy so makes sense! The ambiance is great! Make sure to get the rosemary bagel;) with smoked salmon and chive onion cream cheese! The only thing is the price add up fast and i always end up having to pay 40$ for two bagels and 2 drinks! Lattes are AMAZING too btw!

Grabbed some breakfast to go from this spot that is super close to the Hynes Convention Center, Prudential Center, and the Sheraton hotel. Crazy good coffee. Delicious bagel sandwiches. Seriously good. I definitely want to sit down next time - super cute seating area outside! Super friendly staff too!

Amazing vegan options, really cute spot inside and out (a bit crowded during peak hours), and relatively quick service. We got the vegan creamcheese but the bagels didnt feel toasted enough only flaw id say. We also got vegan hot chocolate but it felt like it wasn't filled up all the way and not warm enough. Would definitely return here when i'm back in boston!!

I enjoyed my drinks: maple latte and Spanish latte. Lox bagel was also good Recommend ordering ahead online if you're on a time crunch.

I'm no expert, but I think their bagels are fantastic. They had a special sun-dried tomato cream cheese when I went, and it was spectacular.

I'm from out of town and went here during Boston marathon weekend. It was very crowded but I ordered ahead and was able to pick it up in a reasonable time. Food and drink were amazing. Great for vegans.

I stopped in for a beverage while strolling Newbury. I usually go to Thinking Cup while in Boston, but we'd already passed it, and I was up for trying something new. Pavement's a nice little spot with friendly peeps behind the counter. For a Saturday, it was rather quiet, but there was a steady flow of traffic coming and going. I ordered an iced mocha, which had a really nice balance between mocha and coffee. It was smooth and not overly sweet. Nice to have yet another good option for coffee on my Boston visits.

Came here for a matcha and it did not disappoint. I am not the biggest match girl but my cousin convinced me it was worth trying. We came on Newberry St. and the line moved quick! The one thing I will say is not all locations are created equal. The reviews based on location varied a lot and that definitely is something that doesn't sit well! You want to have trust in a brand or chain regardless of where or when you go. I probably would like to try more items from here and leave a followup review which is more thorough, but the matcha was great in my book!

Can get pretty packed with limited seating but good for grab and go coffee / bagels. The chai is very watery and disappointing. The Spanish latte is good and the classic iced latte. Bagels are fine - not life changing but not the worst

Yummm bagels. It was my first bagel since moving to Boston. I really liked their rosemary salt bagel. I have to give it 4 stars because: -the wait was really long -the cream cheese was underwhelming (I got the plain, but texturally it just wasn't quite right) -my friend ordered "sourdough" thinking it was a sourdough bagel but it was actually bread!! So they gave her two pieces of sourdough bread with cream cheese between. It was kind of hilarious but also weird that she ordered "a sourdough bagel toasted with cream cheese" and wasn't corrected/clarified. But the bagels were good and the vibes were cozy so yeah, I'd probably go back!

Well visiting Boston for PAX East we decided to take a day and check out Newbury St. Among the shops we found Pavement Coffeehouse. They had a wide range of drinks that were amazing. I have a hot maple latte, due to them being out of something for a drink I originally wanted. But the service was great, but the place was super packed. It must be like that a lot of the time. Overall it was a great experience and food and coffee were amazing. Just eat outside, unless you can find a place to sit

One of my fav coffee shops in Boston. Friendly staff and great location. The Iced Lattes are great.

We went on a Sunday morning around 11, and the shop was packed! There was barely any seating. However, the line moved pretty fast and there was relatively quick turnover for the tables. We got bagels and coffee, and though it was pretty expensive ($40 for both of us), it was definitely one of the best (if not THE best bagel) bagels I've ever had in my life. It was chewy but crispy, and perfectly warmed. The sandwich as a whole was OK, the egg reminded me of a fast-food egg, and I wish it had been fried or scrambled instead. The bacon was also just ok. The star of the show really was the rosemary salt bagel, especially with the soft fresh cream cheese. Id go back just for this bagel. The coffees were pretty good, we got the Vanilla Latte and Spanish Latte, both iced. A bit pricey (~$7 per coffee) but seemed fair quality for the price. Id recommend going earlier on the weekends to beat the rush.

After many, MANY years of patronage of Pavement (decades actually, since before it was called Pavement), I am now boycotting them. I used to go to a Pavement location almost once a week with my significant other. I've always supported them and told all Boston visitors about them. A few weeks ago I sat in one of their stores to enjoy a bagel sandwich on a multigrain everything bagel. Suddenly I bit on a hard small object that was in the sandwich (or in the "everything" toppings) with a loud crunch! It was bad that it broke a piece of one of my back teeth!! When I told the assistant manager, she said they don't put hard objects in the sandwiches. I said I know that, but my sandwich certainly had one! She apologized and offered me a refund for my sandwich and said that's all she could do. I said I'll need to repair my broken tooth. She gave me an email address and said that I should email the company. I emailed the company and explained that I've been a regular costumer for decades and that I just had this incident. They replied a week later saying that it is very unlikely that a foreign object made it into their bagel or its topping and that I must have broken my own tooth by biting on it incorrectly! What an insulting answer! It's a wonder how all my teeth are not broken from all my mistaken biting!! Needless to say, I'm not setting foot in a Pavement again. I have literally spent thousands of dollars as a customer of this company, unfortunately, but no more.

With after a noon-time appointment on Newbury my companion and I stopped in for a coffee. It was relatively busy in this location and the baristas were doing their best to hear everyone over the general clatter of cups, conversation, and coffee making. When my order was misheard the barista had no issue correcting the order and understood immediately how it happened. Unfortunately for me, they either didn't have the gluten-free bread their menu advertised or their barista didn't know about it, so I was left with sweet pastries marked as gluten-free. The macarons are far sweeter than any I've had and my companion agreed; flavorful but remarkably sweet. The flourless tart, well, was. However, it's a coffee house and most folks get breakfast sandwiches, so don't let this stop you from coming in. The coffee itself was robust, well-pulled, and on the bar quickly. A good cup of coffee and based on the number of bagels around me, a great stop for a bite to eat.

Pavement is adorable! I got their watermelon limeade which is a unique menu option for a coffee shop in my opinion. I mobile ordered it and it was ready very quickly. It was very tasty and cute to carry around and sip on newbury st!

When searching Yelp, Pavement Coffeehouse was one of the very few places open for early breakfast on a Sunday on Newbury Street. Quite a small place, but they offer seating both inside and outside. Loved the exposed brick wall and artsy tables. They have a good variety of bagels so I went with the Presto! Pesto! bagel and it was pretty good, but I thought the bagel didn't taste all that great and the eggs weren't freshly made. The cappuccino I got was pretty good though. The staff was not friendly and whenever I tried asking a question about the order, I was completely ignored.

The Quick: awesome bagels (New Yorker here!) With lots of fun toppings. I was able to get an incredibly spicy delicious vegan breakfast sandwich .. I highly recommend. The Details: I understand that plant-based is not for everyone, so it was really cool that this place had a regular meat base menu and then had vegan alternatives for some of the more popular sandwiches. I enjoyed the vegan tequila sunrise, which had spicy plant-based cream cheese tempeh bacon and Pico. Pro tip, make sure to get your bagel scooped out so that you're topping stay in and it's easier to eat The Damage: breakfast sandwich and cold brew for $14

This pavement location is super small with around 5 small tables and a bench, but still busy as ever. They also have a few outdoor tables in the patio area. I came here to get some work done on a Friday morning and ordered a London fog and a chocolate croissant. The London fog was great and gave me enough energy to power through, but the chocolate croissant was lacking. It was dusted with powdered sugar and had a flakey crust, but lacked enough chocolate. There was just one small log in the middle of chocolate and many bites around that were plain and dry. They have in house made bagels which are definitely a better choice than a pastry. Overall, a bustling cafe to work in if you don't mind the noise.

Very happy with my egg and cheese bagel! Perfect ratio of egg to cheesy, melty goodness. Paired with a large drip coffee and I was ready to get out and start my day!

My first visit to a Pavement! This location on Newbury is on the smaller side so seating may be hard to come by. I ordered their seasonal cinnamon fig latte and the lox sandwich on an everything bagel, and both were excellent. One of the best lox sandwiches I've had! It's because the bagel itself was awesome -- a little crisped on the outside but nice and chewy on the inside (but not too much!). I've been wanting to go back and try everything else on the menu.

Loved it as a visitor. The bagels were great, the coffee was great and it was a warm little place to duck into. A bit tight on space.

Upbeat environment. Pretty busy on sunday morning. Small quirky vibrant newyork feel. Lots of bagel options. Offers lattes, cortado, coffee from different regions, spanish latte (with sweetened condensed milk), non dairy options Parking: all street and as expected on Newbury, difficult Has very few outdoor tables and small 2 person tables indoors so I wouldn't meet up as a large group here. Overall, good coffee. Friendly service. Will come back.

I checked out Pavement Coffeehouse on my first morning in Boston. I went to the Newbury Street location because it was located near a few shops that I wanted to check out. Parking is all along the street, so if you don't like parallel parking, you may want to check out their other locations to see if they have other parking options. The location was busy, but if you're patient, you can find a place to sit. The employees were all nice too. I got a Spanish Latte and The Fix on a rosemary salt bagel. Everything was really great. The latte wasn't overly sweet and the sandwich was so good. The rosemary bagel had a great flavor. I'm giving this spot five stars!

My body woke me up before 6:30AM ET, so I decided to take a buddy up on his recommendation for a great coffee and breakfast sandwich spot, and landed here, about a ten minute walk from our hotel in Copley Place. This place was tucked away in a great neighborhood, and had a really warm environment. I got "The Sunrise" sandwich (egg, bacon, cheese) on an Everything bagel, and it hit the spot. Paired it with an oat milk mocha latte, and my day started on the right foot. The waitstaff behind the counter were super cool, too, and made me feel like home even though I was visiting out of town. Highly recommend!

The bagel sandwich's are next level. We had the Tequila Sunrise and The Fix were absolutely delish. Bagels were fresh and the coffee was very tasty. The people at the front were very helpful as we ordered. The restaurant itself gives me local coffeehouse vibes. Very glad we went off our beaten path to eat here.

Stopped in for coffee and a pastry this past weekend. It was super nice out, so it was pretty crowded when we came in around 2 on Saturday. We got the Spanish latte and a vanilla latte along with a mixed berry scone and a chocolate croissant. The Spanish latte was a latte with sweetened condensed milk. It was so good - thick, creamy and perfectly sweet! The scone was a but dry - could have used some jam to go with it. The croissant would have been tasty warmed up. I'd love to go back to try the death cream - iced coffee with cream and sweetener. The breakfast Sammie's also looked amazing! All the people working were super friendly as well. They have limited indoor seating as well as a few outdoor seats available.

5 stars just because this is not a Starbucks but an actual 3 stars for the coffee itself. It was just okay. It hit the spot but it could have been stronger and smoother. There was a bitter edge that didn't make for a great coffee experience. This coffeehouse is just down the street from my hair salon and as I had an early morning appointment recently, I wanted a cup of coffee to bring with me. At close to 9am it was moderately busy but things moved quickly. My server was very nice and efficient. I am an easy order...a large coffee, no sugar, a little bit of cream, and away I go. While the coffee itself was good, it wasn't great and given the price point, this should be a large step up from say Dunkin' Donuts. (This is no put-down of Dunkin' Dunkin' Donuts which often serves excellent coffee..a coffee snob I am not). You can get some food items here like bagels, breakfast sandwiches and the like. They have all kinds of hot and cold coffee and tea options. It is a small slightly subterranean space which would feel tight had there been more people in there that morning. But I peered in first and felt fine about the human to human spacing. They have tables outside and space to sit and linger inside when there isn't a pandemic going on. There are several other Pavement locations in and around Boston and Cambridge. What I really miss are the local one-off coffee shops of days gone by. Newbury Street used to have a Greek diner-coffee shop that had the best coffee (and food). I looked forward to getting a morning coffee there along with something for breakfast. Reasonable and delicious all around. That place is long gone but the memory lingers. Now, the prices to rent commercial space on Newbury Street are so ridiculously high that it is mostly chains of one sort or another that have the finances to buy their way in. That said, this is a small and still local chain; I am certain they can do better with their coffee. I make great coffee at home; it's not that hard.

Love this place! Really tasty bagel sandwiches, my favorite is the presto pesto. Coffee is fine, but better than a lot of Boston cafes. Americano is never acidic af (common trend for other Boston-based coffee chains). -1 star just bc this location doesn't have a lot of seating so I always order ahead and pick it up. Which is the way to do it since sitting on comm Ave is much more pleasant! :)

Sweet little place conveniently located close to my hotel. I came twThe cappuccino was pulled quickly and efficiently. A smidge on the bitter side for me, but overall a pleasant cup and nice spot to visit.

Awesome food and service! The breakfast sandwiches were great. If you need a quick bite, this place is pretty cool.

Shockingly low level of awareness of food allergies. Came in with coworkers and ordered a hot tea, and asked the woman at the register to have whoever made it wash their hands and make sure it was safe because I have a severe nut allergy. She acted like an immature high school bully, gave an expression like it was the craziest thing she had ever heard, and asked me to repeat myself. I did, and she did her rude expression again, and asked me to repeat myself AGAIN. I did, and she laughed in my face, and told me they don't have any nuts there. I said "you do" and she continued to challenge me until I listed off menu items containing nuts. Tried contacting customer service about this incident and no one got back to me for months, so a review it is. This shouldn't be tolerated and is just a reflection of the desperation they must have had to resort to hiring people like this. Long story short - train your staff to at the very bare minimum to be aware of the seriousness of food allergies.

On a Sunday afternoon craving caffeine and waiting for my friend to arrive back from NY for a late lunch, I wanted to grab a coffee around the area since I didn't want to walk too far. When you get inside, you have to snake around to the back (the front is for online orders and walk-in orders). The cashier was friendly and able to answer questions quickly about their products. Though they didn't have the Cold Brew needed for the Death Cream, regular coffee did just fine as a substitute. The drink is really sweet (hence the name), but it's definitely worth a try for the last remnants of summer leading into early fall. Their Spanish Latte is also worth a try (seeing as I've had it at other Pavement locations). Definitely worth stopping by if you are deciding on a coffee spot around the Back Bay/Newbury area. IG: Feastcoastoffense

This place is good if you are looking for a bagel & coffee/tea pairing. I was drawn to it because of the long line and amount of people that were seated outdoors. I was searching for a bagel and this seemed like the place to try it. The shop is very small and has limited indoor and outdoor seating. The line moved quickly to place your order however it took sometime to wait for the bagel to be made at the time I was there (11am Saturday). I ordered a BLT on an everything bagel and it satisfied the craving.

So good! The bagels were delish and so was the matcha! Really good vibes and a nice seating situation. A great stop on Newbury Street!

I've been eating/getting coffee at Pavement for the last several years and it's definitely my favorite breakfast and coffee shop! I get a vegan egg and cheese at least once a week and I'm always stoked to pick it up. I'd recommend ordering ahead on their website if you're in a hurry-- they're very popular so obviously there's gonna be a wait during peak hours. Also if you don't tip you're an asshole

Don't get me wrong, I LOVE Pavement, but the Newbury location is not their best. They have a nice patio space, easy online ordering for pick up, the staff is always super friendly, and for a pandemic pick me up it's a solid spot. Just make sure to double check your order before you leave. I ordered the Turkey Sandwich and there was no turkey! Still delicious but disappointing. Any of their locations make for a great study/work spot (when there isn't a pandemic raging). Definitely worth checking out, especially the other Boston locations.

This place was my favorite coffee and bagel stop in Boston this trip. I didn't get a picture but I got the lox and lemon dill bagel. It was fantastic!! The special cinnamon fig latte to go with. But the best part was the customer service. I ordered ahead on the website but accidentally put in the wrong shop. The manager took great care of me and called the other store to cancel my order. Love this place.

Ok so to begin this review- i love arugula. anywho, i went here a couple of days ago SUPER excited to get a lox bagel cuz i woke up CRAVING IT SO BADD. i was literally feening for them. i heard pavement had one so i went to try it. when i ordered it i wanted it without tomatoes and replaced with arugula. REPEAT- NO TOMATOES AND INSTEAD WITH ARUGULA when i got it, it was just the regular bagel- there was no arugula and no tomato. I was like, "huh. okay". i kindly told them that the order was incorrect and they started working on a second when i received the second one, it came with NEITHER. no tomatoes (which was what i wanted) and NO ARUGULA (). literally cried myself to sleep! jk. but i didn't want to come up a second time and request a redo so i sucked it up and ate it LOL. TLDR; order was incorrect twice. however, still yummy! would still go here, maybe when it wasn't so busy! toodles, mai

One of the most delicious cups of matcha latte I've ever had! Tucked away discreetly, this adorable little coffee shop is full of lively people and delightful smells. Parking may be very difficult to find depending on the time of day and the shop itself is pretty small so there's not a lot of seating space. The staff is efficient but not super friendly. The drinks come out quick though. I loved the richness of my matcha latte. I had it made with almond milk and it was still very sweet. Lots of matcha taste but also plenty of frothy milk on top. Much better than Starbucks. They also serve some baked goods and small bites.

I love Pavement, it's probably like my 20th time here. This is actually my first time writing a review for them! I always get either an onion or jalapeño bagel with either the diablo tofu spread or veggie tofu spread. Both taste exactly like regular cream cheese spreads (try them sometime!). This time, I got an onion bagel with the veggie tofu spread, but added sprouts and tempeh to make it a sandwich, because I was pretty hungry. It was great! Also, you should try the lavender lemonade. It is sooo refreshing especially in the summer. You can really taste the subtle lavender.

Cozy atmosphere, tasty bagel sandwiches and hot coffee all minutes from my hotel in Newbury St. Very accommodating service staff.

Cute little spot. Good coffee, especially the Spanish latte and cold brew. The bagels are eh but the cream cheese is good. Will definitely be back.

This was our first breakfast in Boston. The outside seating is just charming, nestled below street level in an outdoor patio. Order at the counter and food is brought to you. We tried breakfast sandwiches, lox and cream cheese bagel, and the granola with labneh and fruit. We probably should have made this an every morning stop.

Pavement has a good amount of locations in the greater Boston/Cambridge area. This location on Newbury St. has a hipster/quirky staff. Everything right now during the pandemic is "to go" only. They do have a couple tables outside. Non-pandemic they have some tables inside but this location is very small and gets super busy on the weekends. They have really good bagels IMO. I recently got a everything bagel toasted dark with cream cheese and lox. They were generous on the cream cheese and lox. The bagel was toasted perfectly. I had asked if they have lox spread/cream cheese with lox but the person taking the order had never heard of lox spread and said they don't carry that. I also got a Cortado. Their espresso has an interesting taste. It's not my "most favorite" espresso but I wouldn't turn it down either. They make a very good Cortado. All in all, I would definitely recommend Pavement. I probably should visit Pavement more often but I tend to forget it exists.

I am disappointed with Pavement for a few very important reasons. A few months ago I would have definitely told you that this is my favorite place to get coffee, literally ever. I frequent multiple locations multiple times a week. I am a latte coneisseur and would never, ever, drink a latte from sbux or DD. I am not easily impressed by appearances and run a forum on coffee at a popular magazine (posting under an alias for privacy reasons). Usually the Newbury location is very crowded and the staff can be quite rude, but I suck it up because the almondmilk latte is so creamy and non-acidic. I suppose that was just the great work of one barista (I am pretty sure is a male), and the rest of the employees make it EXTREMELY acidic. It tasted like burnt apple cider vinegar and I had to throw it out. I am also very sad that they changed their pastry supplier. Their old pastries were very 'niche' - a cute vegan banana muffin, the best choc chip cookie in Boston hands down, and amazing poppyseed muffin. Now the pastries are stale, dry, and look like something that has been sitting out to long at an embassy suites breakfast. Pavement needs a reality check and as attested to by other reviewers, the staff needs to lose the attitude. I encountered one or 2 new employees at Newbury that were actually kind but the OG rotation is snarky and mean, even when you accept your order with a warm smile and a genuine "thank you so much." Having good energy, a good culture, is everything to me and every as bit as important as the coffee. I am all about second chances but the acidity of the coffee and inconsistency is a repeated issue. I just find myself *hoping* that my favorite barista is working when I walk in. They are all so mean though that if I even complimented him I am sure I would be met with an eye-roll. It is hard to want to be forgiving and keep supporting Pavement when they give me absolutely no incentive to do so.

First time here and I love the simplicity of the menu. It was difficult because i'm so used to different flavors from coffee shops, but either this didn't have different flavors or it wasn't listed. I had trouble figuring out what i wanted but then I saw they had a special for apple cider + chaider which was chai tea with apple cider. I love apple cider and i'm indifferent on chai tea so I thought i would give it a taste. It was actually pretty good and refreshing. Definitely a fall drink (better than anything pumpkin imo). It is pretty expensive being about 4.30 for a small, but definitely a treat.