Reign Drink Lab
Coffee shop · South Boston ·
Specialty smoothies, Vietnamese coffee, creative cold brews, donuts
Specialty smoothies, Vietnamese coffee, creative cold brews, donuts
"While the first Dorchester location of this cult-favorite coffee shop is in flux — it closed in the fall and maybe will reopen this spring after renovations, or in a new location all together — head to its new location within B/SPOKE seven days a week for specialty coffees. The dark and stormy is a must-try, which sees nitro cold brew layered with chilled Vietnamese coffee and topped with sea-salt cream. Keep things simple with your favorite espresso drinks, while smoothies (like the six one seven, which mixes cold brew, banana, and peanut butter powder) help refuel after a workout. Check out the fridge for overnight oats and other snacks, too." - Nathan Tavares, Erika Adams, Valerie Li Stack
"Reign Drink Lab in Dorchester remains a fan-favorite pick-me-up with stellar coffees, teas, and blended drinks — the dark and stormy (nitro cold brew, Vietnamese coffee, and sea salt cream) is a favorite — and this weekend it hosts pop-ups like Sandgies (Southern-inspired biscuit sandwiches) and Pon de Joy (mochi donuts); note that Reign closes for its usual winter hiatus on Nov. 22, though its second location inside B/Spoke in South Boston will be open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. starting Nov. 24." - Nathan Tavares
"Part of a multi-location group owned by the same restaurateur as the long-standing neighborhood eatery, and affected by the same rising food costs and pandemic-related financial stress described by the owner, who relied on grant support to stabilize operations." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal
"Creative Dorchester cafe Reign Drink Lab pairs dark chocolate with Vietnamese coffee for its seasonal Vietnamese hot chocolate, topped with sea salt whip." - Dana Hatic, Rachel Leah Blumenthal
"I ran pop-ups at venues like Reign Drink Lab in Dorchester and posted Instagram stories of lengthy customer lines showing the demand for my doughnuts." - Nathan Tavares