Tatte Bakery & Cafe | Charles St

Gosh, I really really wanted to give them five stars. Instead, here is a very thorough review of why this is not so. After three tries to produce a hot Cortado, they were all somehow a little bit colder than the first. The pastries are great though! I came in here last year and really enjoyed the gorgeous pastry offerings. and whimsical holiday pastries and cookies. We lived in the neighborhood for many years, so each year we revisit. Then I recently visited in October 2025. It was just a few blocks from our house (we were on a home swap, so we had an extended stay, and I was here quite a bit). Each day I would walk down the hill for my morning coffee and pastry here. Each time I would order a cortado. The first time it was Lukewarm, but by no means warm. So the second time I asked for a “extra hot” and it was even less hot than the first time. And this continued to the point where it was so lukewarm at some point that if it was bathwater I would say it was a little bit chilly. I’m not exaggerating. And every time I said ‘extra hot’ they seem to compensate by not actually producing an extra hot drink, but instead putting in less cream/milk. So at some point, I was just looking at a macchiato. It was lukewarm espresso with just a bit of foam on top. No longer even a Cortado. And still, lukewarm. Why did I keep coming back? Part of me was hopeful that one day they would fix it, and also, the pastries are exquisite! The croissants are some of the best in town. And one day I had a croissant with some cheese and some meat in it and it was sublime! So I love the pastries, and I really want this to be my café when I am in town. But I just need my coffee to be warm. Not scalding, not hot. But at least warm.

Tatte, simply delicious. Pictured: Pulled Turkey Sandwich (6/10) + Crème Pesto Mushroom Sashuka (100000/10) Location/Ambiance: Honestly if it’s the weekend try to avoid this specific location just because you’ll probably not going to find a seat/table anywhere. It’s a cute location, not modern in design like other Tatte locations. Super cute/cozy!

The cafe sits on Charles St. in a beautiful part of the city. It’s very busy and super small inside. If there’s no available table (you seat yourself), they put your meal in a box… no matter what you order. I ordered a dish that had scrambled eggs, goat cheese, tomatoes, toast. It was absolutely delicious but wasn’t really a to-go type meal. Luckily I found a table on the patio to enjoy my meal. It was right next to a ton of trash cans and the birds were everywhere. It didn’t smell but it was unsightly. I would definitely eat here again, but I might try one of their other several locations to see if the atmosphere is different. It’s hectic and you kind of feel in the way with this one. The coffee is great and the staff was nice.

Coffee was excellent. Turkey avocado sandwich was tasty, but the BLAT sandwich was the star—so fresh, flavorful, and made with great ingredients. The treats and sweets looked beautiful, though I didn’t try them this time—maybe next visit. The vibe was amazing, busy, and lively. We were there at noon on a weekday and loved it!

The B.A.L.T and the chicken pita were incredible, one of the best BLTs I’ve had in the city. Drinks, both iced and hot, were also fantastic. Service was okay, it was very busy but one of the staff roller their eyes when we asked for the apple turnover to be warm. We got the apple turnover and it wasn’t warm after asking twice. Even with that the apple turnover was very yummy! Overall had a good time and would come back!

Incredible! We had a dessert, donut, breakfast sandwich, and coffee. All of it was fantastically delicious. We were able to share a table with other out of towners and had great conversation. Friendly staff and quality food in a fun neighborhood. We can't wait to come back when we're in the area!

If you’re looking for great pastries and quiche like type of food, this is the place. Lines get very long and can take quite a long time to get your order. The breakfast dishes are quite good.

Gets busy. Very limited seating. Definitely a ton of tourists. Ordered tuna melt sandwich, could have had more tuna in my opinion. The latte was watered down and smothered with vanilla. The desserts were good but not so much the brownies.

Found this cute little spot by happy accident! The vibe is so cute and makes you want to be here. The service was good. Most of the people I encountered were great. I got a cappuccino and a pastry I can't pronounce lol but both were very good. It's a place I think most people would really enjoy.

Tatte is always reliable for their good brunch food, caffeine drinks, and pastries. It's in a prime locations being on Charles Street with all the popular shops and restaurants. It is very busy, but it is smaller than the other locations. There are a few tables inside in addition to some outdoor dining tables. I came here on a Sunday afternoon to order some takeout. The croissant breakfast sandwich was soft and flaky and perfect with avocado and runny eggs. The salmon and avocado tartine had a nice kick of tartness and was delicious. I would order both of these dishes again! For drinks, the pistachio latte was decent, but it was only pistachio flavored. It would've been great if it came with pieces of pistachio. The matcha latte was average. Service was quick, but it still took about 10 minutes to get the food and drinks. Napkins and utensils were on the table and easily accessible.

Very friendly customer service. I found a perfect spot!! Very clean and neat. A great place to work for sure!! The food it's so good you have to try it !

Good pastries and great drinks. The iced mango and ginger cooler were refreshing. The Kouign-Amann was flaky and had a soft layered inside. The petite nut box was my favorite as the name suggests filled with mixed nuts and the honey caramel filling was a perfect contrast to the heaviness of the nuts. The service is quick and friendly they get a big lunch rush and try to move the line as quick as possible.

I love going to Tatte's bakery for a nice breakfast/brunch! I came right before the big morning rush on Saturday, and was lucky enough to order with no line and get a seat. I got the pistachio croissant and scrambled egg plate. They were both delicious. I will say, I do wish there was more filling in the pistachio croissant, but other than that I had a great experience!

I can't even begin to describe how amazing this spot was. Seriously delicious cherry cheese croissant. Craving it over here from the west coast currently! My iced mocha was perfect; not too sweet, not too bitter. Such a great place to relax with a cool, relaxed vibe.

They have a nice pastry selection. I wasn't as thrilled with their coffee. Overall a nice place to grab a snack

Cute cafe we found while walking around Boston! I got an iced caramel latte with oat milk and a sourdough breakfast sandwich. Both pretty good! The wait was a bit long and it's busy in there so be prepared to wait a little bit :) lots of pastries to pick from too.

Cute place with matter Mediterranean flavor. Which was a interesting concept for a coffee shop. TheTatte latte was really good with their homemade syrup that was a hit. I also had the fig lemon, mint soda, but that fell flat. I felt like it needed to be mixed more instead of everything floating at the bottom. I really love the cheese Boureka, but I wish they could heat them up lightly. Be prepared to wait, that's how good things come lol. It was a line out the door, but it went fast. You place the order grab a number if you eat in and you wait. they have vegetarian options, meat and pastries. This is a nice spin on the coffee and pastry shop than what I'm used to. But in a good way.

Really good matches rhubarb, cool interior, and a solid strawberry donut. Price was reasonable, and the area is neat. Id definitely return and recommend. Parking is a little tough but street spots are available with a bit of a walk.

We love everything about this bakery!! The food is amazing! The staff is friendly and efficient! There is always a line but they manage to get the orders in and out quickly! We love that this location because it is next to the Boston Commons Park! The bakery goods are scrumptious! I always take a little something to go! Outstanding in every way! It is a must when in Boston!

As a tourist, I'd never experienced this cafe but I'd heard it was the best in Boston so I had to come check it out! It definitely didn't disappoint. The coffee was good, we tried the pistachio latte and the house latte and preferred pistachio. However, the star of the show was the food. We tried quite a few things; shakshouka, raspberry yogurt meringue cloud, cheesecake crumble cup, chocolate mousse cup, chocolate and caramel cup, raspberry tart, pistachio croissant, and passion fruit krembo. Everything was good but the standouts were the croissant, the krembo, and the mousse. They definitely stay busy so I advise coming here with patience, but trust me, it's so worth it. I'll be thinking about these pastries until hopefully I get to have them again!

The bakery looks aesthetically pleasing and there are a lot of choices for baked goods. But the food and drinks were only ok. Paired with the price - definitely overhyped. We ordered a ginger date latte and an iced matcha latte. The ginger date latte was ok but matcha was bad. No matcha flavor with weird aftertaste. The pistachio layered tarts had no pistachio flavor and the shortbread crust was too thick and kinda dry

We stopped in for brunch at Tatte Cafe. The place was packed at 11:30 A.M. on a Friday. We each got the House Breakfast Plate - eggs, bacon, potato hash browns, and sourdough bread. It was good. The location is convenient during the holidays as it is located just across the street from the Holiday Market at Snowport.

Let me start by saying it was uncomfortably hot inside--I was sweating just waiting in line to order. Not the best first impression. I went with the iced pistachio latte, which was...fine. Nothing special, and honestly, I expected more. The pistachio bar, however, was a letdown--super dry and pretty bland. I definitely wish I'd ordered a different snack. The prices were okay, and the staff was friendly, but the overall experience didn't leave me wanting to come back. There are plenty of other spots I'd rather try next time. If they work on the atmosphere and step up the food quality, it could have potential, but for now, it's a pass for me.

Really great cafe and experience. Kind staff, clean facility, cute seasonal items. My two qualms are the wait time, but it is very busy so that is somewhat expected. Second how we is I ordered a specialty latte assuming it would come with espresso, or at least some form of caffeine and it didn't. This seems abnormal to me, so I wish the menu would have called out its lack of caffeine.

One of my favorite bakeries in Boston. I've tried a multitude of their breakfast sandwiches and pastries and everything is always delectable. The coffee is also great. Don't skip out on their season coffees.

Drinks were the best part of our breakfast there! They have alternative milks like almond milk and oat milk. Food came out pretty quick, the bakery items are super yummy especially the strawberry danish. I also got the egg and cheese breakfast sandwich, it was okayyyyy I def added a lot of hot sauce to it but I loveee spicy food.

A famous chain. This location was packed on a random weekday...Staffs were kinda moody and not very helpful, unfortunately. The Pistachio and Cherry Tart was delicious though. Their breakfast items were also decent. They do have a big spread of bakeries and food options so you'll be sure to find something you like. The Cortado was nice and strong as well.

Had a morning coffee and salmon tartine and got my mans a sammie. everything was delicious and i have no bad review. i also got some dessert which was the matcha bomb and HOLY SMOKES. it's so good.

I get the hype - my latte was just what I needed after a travel day, and my kouign amann was super light and airy! I have a pretty high bar for coffee and was surprised this was one of the better spots I've been to. My kouign amann was just lightly sweet, which was perfect and what I was hoping for. Decent amount of seating and super nice environment, from the natural lighting to the friendly staff. Recommend!

I noticed a Tatte Bakery almost everywhere I went during my Boston trip, and the cafe was always busy. The interior aesthetics were beautiful, and the staff were very nice What I ordered: Shakshuka: It was the first thing on the menu. It was good, but I might try something different next time Brownie: Super fudgy and decadent! I even saved half to enjoy later. It definitely satisfied my sweet tooth Sesame latte: So good! It was something new for me, but it really worked

What a hidden gem in Harvard. Was a go to for my daughter during her summer courses. Breakfast all day and very hearty. Coffee and juices are a must. Plenty of seating.

Had to try the famous tatte coffee while on my Boston trip. I will start by saying customer service is not their forte, however I tasted the tatte house latte and it was a nice blend between the honey and coffee. I also tried the pistachio croissant and it was tasty. The place was packed for 12:00pm on a Thursday. The seating is limited, but the place is bright with a big menu.

Nice spot to grab some breakfast and some pasties. I liked their breakfast sandwiches, pretty filling.

Great bakery to stop and grab a treat! There are many locations around Boston which makes it nice. The service is super quick and friendly here. You can take it to go or sit in their seating area. I got the coconut raspberry tart and a Jerusalem bagel. The coconut raspberry tart was soooo good! So much coconut and the tart shell was so crispy and buttery. My fave will always be the Jerusalem bagel! I love how light and crispy it is. Perfect on the go snack.

I've come here way too often on my five day trip but that's because this place is awesome. They have really great coffee, delicious, pastries, and really savory and filling plates like omelettes and sandwiches. They're located at what seems to be every corner so they're easily accessible and offer a relaxing, ambience and mood, especially in the cold winter

I love everything about this bakery/cafe. Drinks, amazing. Breads, amazing. This location seems to be smaller than the others. The line moved quickly!

stopped at this place while trekking across boston in the cold. the atmosphere is good, was a little crowded but there's plenty of seating options. my cortado gets 2/5 stars, bland espresso and the milk was a little oversteamed and thus burnt away all the sweetness. lemon loaf was way too dense. our little raspberry cakes were good tho. nothing special in my opinion

I always go to Tatte Bakery & Cafe for breakfast whenever I'm in Boston. This time I went to the Back Bay location. Amazing healthy and oganic food options, pastries and specialty coffees and teas. Service is good in a packed, cold and breezy morning, everybody inside the counter were helping guests at the line even before their turn at the ordertaker at the counter. I had the House Breakfast Plate which consists of 2 eggs any way, applewood smoked bacon, potato fritters with tomato jam and mint parmesan. This plate was a perfect meal to start my busy day around Boston. Tatte Bakery & Cafe have a cozy, casual and relaxing ambiance though the place is always packed with people from all walks of life as this is a popular cafe, and gets really busy too when its cold outside. They have an outside dining patio as well but not a good idea in a 40 degree morning. Food and coffee will definitely go cold quickly. Overall, a great dining experience and place for a quick bite, start your day, grab a coffee or just hang out. Check it out!

18 sept 2025 ordered a Tuna sandwich and a veggie sandwich for da lady. Not sure what kind of bread they use but both sandwiches were delicious. The staff were very friendly also. So yes, will definitely be coming back.

We stopped in just to grab a cold drink on a scorching hot day. I got the Matcha rhubarb lemonade, it was very good! We also tried these little meringue cookies. Not our fav, not terrible. Really cute place, it was packed in there, not too many open seats. I will say though that the service is not friendly at all.

This place was very cute and friendly. The coffee was very nice and affordably priced. The pastry items looked very appealing and appetizing, but did not taste very good. Some of them were hard and dry. I would come here only for the coffee.

This was our first time visiting Tatte Bakery.....we came across this bakery while exploring the neighborhood, and since we had heard of Tatte Bakery, we thought we'd give it a try to see what the fuss was all about. Specifically about this location, the staff here didn't seem too friendly, and the young lady who attended to us just seemed kind of moody, or perhaps it was because there was some 20 minutes before closing time and everyone just wanted to close up shop and go home asap. Whatever it was, we didn't feel very welcomed and were rushed to place our order. Furthermore, after we did place our order, we sat at the window bar counter to nibble on our desserts, and then one of the staff started cleaning up and sweeping the floor while we were still sitting there.....not a very good first impression. As for what we ordered.....a freshly baked (so we were told) Plain Chocolate Brownie and a Sour Cherries Almond Scone. The brownie texture was so smooth, had a nice amount of sweetness, and oh so decadently delicious! It was, however, a bit too sweet for my personal taste, but I can definitely see and taste how this would be a very popular dessert among chocolate brownie lovers. The scone, on the other hand, was not quite to my liking. The flavors were not bad, not too sweet at all, but just tasted hard and dry. If I were to ever eat a scone like this again, I would want to dunk it into my my hot milk tea, then perhaps I would enjoy it more. I wish I could have given this place a better review, but overall, the experience didn't deserve it. On a separate note, we did go try a Tatte Bakery elsewhere a couple of days later, and there we silky had a much better experience.

Best coffee, amazing sweet treats! Each time we've been (especially Beacon Hill location) it is packed, like crazy packed. But a great coffee, tea or pastry place, very efficient staff and we will return!

So cozy you'll think you're in a Hallmark movie. This location especially does not feel like a chain. Very solid cappuccino, and the chai is pretty good. Not too sweet. The lemon poppyseed cake is addictive. Plan for that. You'll be back. Count yourself lucky if you find a seat. Ever. But if you do, it'll be hard to leave because it's so darn cozy. Wear your niftiest preppy print woolens and just wait for your leading man/lady to show up for your meet cute.

Potato, Mushroom & Bacon Shakshuka - Kouign-Amman - Crispy and light caramelization, fluffy on the inside. Almond Croissant - My personal favorite. Great nuttiness and crunch from the almond slivers and rich almond flavor from the filling. Halva Brownie - Unique halva topping which might not be for everyone, but personally loved the slight bitterness with the sweet brownie. Plain Brownie - Standard brownie, with a nice chew and rich fudginess. Halva Latte - A bit too much bitterness with little sweetness to balance it out.

"Tatte" like "latte". Located in Beacon Hill, this is a great cafe with so many food options. They have plenty for lunch or a quick pastry and bevvie pick up. Their menu includes many Mediterranean items and spices. They had an orange upside down cake that was gorgeous and got my curiosity. Their teas are delicious. I got an avocado sandwich and tea for lunch and sat ate one of the longer tables. Everyone seemed to fall into conversation with each other on the freezing day when I found myself at Tatte. I met most of the people that came and went from my table during the 1+ hour I was there. I intended to read the book I'd just bought from the adorable Beacon Hill Bookstore and Cafe across the street, but the people at my table were so nice and interesting, I ended up chatting with them most of the time. The staff are very nice too. I couldn't find the water (strollers were in front of them), so one of the staff made his way around them and got me some water. So nice of him. Tatte is from the area, and they also have locations in Washington, DC. I want to try their other locations!

Got so many recommendations to try Tatte while in Boston! We stopped by their beacon hill location and it was PACKED! It's definitely the place to be. I got the Turkey BLAT and subbed their challah bread! It was SO good and tasted so fresh. I also got a berry cheesecake cup that was delicious. So soft and not too sweet. I adored this place.

Awful, selling pastries that taste like they were day old and not fresh, orders that are missing the main ingredient says that management does not care.

I really enjoyed my morning spent at Tatte. I had arrived in Boston the night prior and this was my first stop the next morning. It is in the perfect location to explore the beacon hill area after some breakfast and coffee. You order at the counter, luckily I looked at the menu beforehand so I knew what I wanted because was no food menu besides a small laminated one at the register. I found a seat and good my breakfast sandwich and coffee quickly. My sandwich was great- egg, cheese, and bacon on fresh sourdough bread. I got a hot much, which was good too! The service was great. They got through the line quickly and the food/ drinks came out fast. The place is a bit small, but gives off a cozy atmosphere. There weren't many spots open to sit at is the only downside of the small space.

First time going to Tatte in the city and we placed our brunch order with so much ease. Our food also came in a good timely manner. Everyone was very friendly and our food was definitely worth the price. Great portion sizes.

Sooo bad like actually soooo bad- do not come here- bread was thick dry and definitely not toasted and just like chewing on a terrible brick

Light and airy atmosphere with high quality baked goods and coffee. It was a hot day so I couldn't bring myself to have an espresso or other warmed drink; the iced coffee was perfectly refreshing and mild. I was worried it might be sour, as some of the third wave coffee shops seem to prefer these days but it was well balanced. Paired it with a pistachio cherry tart that could easily be shared with someone (or being greedy, I saved half for later). The crumbs indicated how much delicious butter was used and it was also balanced and not overly sweet. I didn't have the service issues other folks experienced; the staff was helpful and friendly.

I have one question... what has gone wrong at this Tatte? We've been to other locations across the U.S. that were absolutely delightful, but this one felt poorly managed from the start. The space was noticeably dirty--grimy floors, walls, and tables--and the food was sub-par at best. Overall, a pretty disappointing experience. If you're craving Tatte in Boston, I'd recommend skipping this location.

This place is super cute and close to the hotel I was staying at for my layover but I was super let down! I ordered the pistachio latte that just tasted like milk and pistachio chunks in it. Yuck! I hate when my lattes are super weak like that. I ordered the avocado toast which was SO SAD. There was barely any radish or avocado as it was thinly spread onto the stale ass bread. I guess it was nice there was a ton of arugula because I basically ate it like a salad with the poached egg and lemon slice. The only thing that was actually somewhat good was the cavatelli with summer vegetables. That had great flavor and veggies were fresh. I will not be coming back here and I feel like there are better and cheaper options in the area. Literally one star for the cavatelli.

We loooooved stopping at Tatte before starting our trek around Boston. The croissant sandwich for breakfast was so good we ate it a second time. The line moves fast, so don't be deterred. Staff is friendly. There's an awkward area where people stand to wait for coffee which happens to be near the bathrooms so people are constantly in each other's way.

Great service. They went out of the way to find jam for the toast. Food was super fresh and tasty. Very clean on the inside.

Somebody please get me a London Fog tea and a chocolate croissant on the double! We were visiting from California and we are clearly missing out over here. I've been craving a London Fog since I had my first one. This drink will take your tea experience to a whole new level!