Tradesman Coffee Shop and Lounge

Stylish little coffee haunt with an old-world lounge feel, chandeliers, leather banquettes, and that classic downtown Boston energy. The pastries are the highlight: buttery, fresh, and worth the calorie math. If you’re used to true French bakeries, they’re more of a solid B, but still very good for Boston. The food and coffee are good, but the experience swings depending on timing. We went multiple days, and one visit was fantastic while the other felt a bit off. Most drinks come in paper cups, which feels like a miss in such a well-designed space. Lines can get long, especially mid-morning, and prices are on the high side, but that’s Boston. Still, it’s a place worth stopping by for the vibe and pastry case alone. For me, it lands at 4 stars: elegant atmosphere, solid coffee, a few dings on consistency and value.

Tradesman Coffee Shop has such a beautiful atmosphere — it’s honestly one of my favorite interiors in Boston. The space feels warm, stylish and inviting, and it’s a place I love spending time in. Their coffee is genuinely good as well; smooth, balanced, and made with care. However, during my last visit the pastries were unfortunately disappointing. I ordered the Boston cream croissant and my friends tried the regular croissants, and all of them tasted a bit stale. Considering the reputation of this place, I expected fresher pastries. Still, I keep coming back because the vibe, the design, and the quality of the coffee are great. I hope the freshness of the pastries improves, because this spot has the potential to be perfect.

The staff was incredibly kind! I'm went with the Maple Chai Latte with an espresso shot, and the Boston creme croissant. Both were delicious treats to my usual black coffee mornings. The place is beautiful, and the decor was well thought out. Place was packed but the line wasn't long. Great energy. Not your "quiet coffee bar" if that's what you're looking for.

Walked out of the Dagny, figured I’d see what was around. Couple blocks later, just a Starbucks staring back at me like a bad joke. Turned around, headed back, and that’s when I found Tradesman Coffee Shop and Lounge. Place hit me right. The breakfast sandwich was a knockout, best I’ve ever had. Bacon, egg, cheese, spinach, some sauce I can’t name, all smashed between a homemade cheese roll that tasted like it came from heaven’s oven. Tremendous. Skip the Starbucks. Go here. Trust me.

Tried the weekly special croissant at Tradesman and it was amazing! Filled with Belgian white chocolate and strawberry mousse, topped with buttercream, pink vanilla glaze, Fruity Pebbles, and a mini strawberry chocolate cone on top. Fun and flavorful with just the right amount of sweet without being too much. Atmosphere was great, real quaint and mellow. Highly recommend!

We had croissants and it was amazing. Not too sugary and was really fresh. They change their croissant menu every week. The place itself is well maintained with cute antiques all over the place. Definitely recommend!

Grab a bite and a great coffee along the Freedom trail or on your way to the aquarium. Outdoor seating is temporarily hindered by scaffolding, but there's plenty of indoor seats.

I spent two nights in Boston and enjoyed both of my breakfasts at this location. Everything was so delightful that I had no desire to seek out another place. The service was excellent, and the ambiance was even more impressive!

Must try: The Breakfast Sandwich and Specialty Croissants! Why: That Breakfast Sandwich was everything! The Chive & Cheddar Biscuit was delish! Inside was fried egg, bacon, cheese, spinach, and light mayo - together so flavorful. Also enjoyed the Strawberry & Chocolate Croissant. The cold brew was ok, but did complement the croissant. Overall, my taste buds were happy! Notes: Really neat interior design with plenty of seating. I sat near window bar stool seating to enjoy my breakfast. They have two large clean bathrooms as well. Workers were busy running taking orders, making food, and brewing coffee. They were friendly and helpful. Will def come back for that breakfast sandwich and unique pastries!

Great atmosphere, fast service and an outstanding breakfast sandwich. Downside: they don't list prices on their website so I assumed it was a bother pretentious overpriced hotel restaurant. Sandwich was 10$. I consider it a moral failing that they only have dessert style croissants big as a nurf football with frosting etc. make a regular croissant please!

Their $11 "croissants" are cheaply made, mass produced, and stale. Boston/Cambridge/Somerville area has many excellent patisseries: Colette, Japonaise, Flour, PRB, etc. Go to any one of these for well made, proper baked goods. I'd happily pick a Costco croissant over their garbage any day.

Stumbled upon this trendy coffee shop on a Saturday stroll! The croissant caught my eye immediately- it was a lemon blueberry crumble croissant... unreal. Croissant is fresh and the crème and flavoring isn't to sweet but still super favorable which I love. Also ordered a iced latte and it was stronggg! Recommend for a sweet treat or for a little pick me up!

Blueberry maples pancake croissant definitely stole my heart. FOREVER. Missed it last year so I was on a mission to get one this time around. This was the best stuffed pastry I have ever had. I drove an hour for this and it was worth it 100% I was so mad I only got two after my first bite. This coffee shop is very fun and trendy! Brings you back to the factory industrial vibes. Lighting is bright and staff was super nice which made the experience even better. Would highly recommend for a stop here for a pastry and coffee. Follow them on social media to see what the croissant specialist now. Always changing flavors

Coffee here is the best in Boston! Lots of drinks on the menu, and fresh food as well. The croissants looked amazing. Service was excellent. Lots of seating options and the music is on point...definitely a vibe here. Not too loud but not super quiet either. Definitely go check this spot out.

I was fortunate enough to get to grab something to eat at Tradesman multiple times while staying at The Dagny recently. It was a tremendous place to start the day - great theme and decor, lively music to get you going in the morning, and most importantly the food was delicious. I had both The "Breakfast" Sandwich and the Sausage & Egg Sandwich and would eat either daily if I could. The croissants and other baked goods in the case looked stunning. I grabbed a scone on the last day to travel with, and the lemon and blueberry flavors really shone.

This is linked to the hotel I was staying at so I wanted to check it out before making my drive from Boston to Nantucket. Service was great. My dad always wants extra extra hot drinks and they delivered that on the soy chai. I loved my oat milk flat white - made perfectly that I didn't even need any sweetener. They have a full bar too so this place must be banking! The decor is amazing. The table we sat on was a glass cover and had pennys just across the table. Must try!

Ordered a cold brew and they "lost" my ticket so they skipped me and made the other patrons' drinks who came after me.

Came in here to do some studying and it's a super cool vibe inside. Their Wi-Fi is good, which is always huge. The staff was nice, however they did not call my name for the food order so my sandwich was sitting there for a while, which was sort of a bummer. The latte was delish and I enjoyed the croissant sort of, It was pretty heavy on the filling which I didn't love because it was soooooo sweet. Will be back to study but may skip out on the croissant considering the price.

Cozy lounge with great music playlists. The espresso drinks are awesome. It's very busy and seating can be a challenge

I'm very underwhelmed with the quality of the food presented to us today, and the prices are INSANE! First the pros: it's great for dessert, the chocolate croissant was very delicious and the quality of the bread and chocolate was the perfect consistency. Service was also very kind, though they initially forgot to give us the chocolate croissant in the beginning. The ambiance of the place was very warm and open. Cons: Blueberry Parfait tasted like stiff whipped cream in a bowl, the coffee was under-par and the breakfast sandwich tasted horrible. It was very boring and seemed like there was no effort put in to making it. Overall, this is a great spot for dessert but in terms of breakfast and dinner, not the best!

I write this review as I sit inside this beautifully decorated coffee shop! The only reason that I write four stars is the prices of the drink, the fact it is so loungy and cool, and because there is such limited seating! I came here on a Sunday around the holidays/exam season and I am not surprised to see people here sitting on their computers, I might mention that it has been quite a few hours and there has not been much movement with the three booths or three tables. Now around 2:00 pm, it seems that some free seating is beginning to clear up... but if you wish to sit with a group or a few different people and do not wish to sit at a communal table or the bar, this may not be the place for you! Great for digital nomads and as a study spot or to do work and have a drink... but maybe not so great to come and have a coffee with your family (on a Sunday around noon). The coffee is very fresh and not bitter at all and the sandwiches and baked goods look fresh!! Very large filled croissants if you desire! & two unisex bathrooms (single stall).

I've been here a few times and every time I try something new. They're known for their stuffed croissants but you can get literally anything on the menu and I guarantee it'll be great. I was here on a Saturday morning and the place was busy! They have a lot of seating and street parking. Expect a wait time to order and they call out your name when the order is ready. The prices run on the more expensive side but it's great for a once in while treat.

3.5 stars is where they'd fall based on the following scores: A solid 5 stars for the desserts, ambiance, and the service. The apple pie croissant and the salted butterscotch scone were delicious. The croissant had a silky cream and was filled to the brim. The butterscotch scone was not dry, which is not a simple feat for scones most times, and was sweet and salty and flavorful. The ambiance is fun and eclectic with these various old timey machines placed throughout the store. The long wooden table, chandeliers, soft lighting all added to the mood. Service was friendly and staff was kind enough to not shoo us out when they closed at 5 on Sunday. The most disappointing part was the coffee, I'd give it zero stars if I had to rate it. We got the pumpkin spice latte. Instead of it being a warm, comforting drink smelling like cinnamon and cloves, we got a burnt, bitter drink reminiscent of coffees served in airplanes. I don't know if this is how their coffee typically is or they had an off day. But I'm not willing to try again.

Overall my friend and I had a good experience here, however, it depends if you are there to study or catch up with friends! It is pretty loud inside so it is hard to hear the person next to you at times and so while they have a decent amount of seating as a cafe in the financial district, there is only 1 spot for an outlet to charge your laptop. They have hightops, regular tables, and booths which give a good variety of seating. My friend got a latte and the red velvet croissant that we shared which was aesthetically very pleasing and tasted pretty good too, but is hard to justify the price. My friend said she paid about $20 for both the croissant and latte which is above my price range considering the taste and quality. I got the hot apple cider as a drink which was both a bit tart but sweet and hot as a drink, so I would recommend my beverage. Overall, our orders came out quick, nice ambiance, and food was decent, it's just the matter of whether you want to be in a loud cafe and pay a hefty price for one of their croissants.

Plenty of seating indoors with a very relaxed ambiance, perfect for chit chat or studying. Came here to catch up with a friend and it was the perfect environment. The customer service was great, the cashier answered all my questions regarding the croissants and what they'd recommend. I got the red velvet croissant and seasonal pumpkin spice latte. Overall, I was underwhelmed. I saw online that Tradesman is known for their amazing croissants and range of flavors (only red velvet and tiramisu available, tiramisu was out by the time I got to the register), and I thought the croissant was okay. Very beautiful but on the drier side, and the filling was a bit too heavy/sweet for my preference. The pumpkin spice latte wasn't too sweet but I could barely appreciate the pumpkin spice flavor. I would probably come back to try other flavors and coffee.

We were looking for a lighter breakfast as we were walking about Boston and found this place with good reviews on coffee that had toasts and pastries - we were sold. When we walked in the sandwiches and pastries looked amazing and smelled very fresh. For energy purposes, we decided against the sweet and went savory for the sausage and egg sandwich and the southwest toast. For coffee, I went basic Americano per usual, and my husband got a Mocha. Coffee was good, good strength, solid flavor. Food was pretty good, the sausage and egg sandwich was definitely the best of the 2. At that time it had some kind of ketchup on it, which was weird, but other than that, it was enjoyable and a good size since we split it. The southwest toast was good but it just had a lot going on - corn on toast was a little weird, but my husband doesn't like tomatoes so we went for it instead of the basic. The toast was sturdy and stood up to all the toppings, so that was positive. Overall, pricing for a essentially a grab and go breakfast was a little higher than we would normally pay, but it was a really cozy place, the service was fast, and we got to enjoy our coffee and breakfast in a warm spot to plan our day!

Advertise itself as the best coffee shop in Boston. Not sure if that's a true statement but definitely have nothing to complain about this place. The coffee and tea always come out great. We like their specialty croissants but these tend to run out out quickly so it's a hit or miss if you arrive in the evening. Anyways, definitely give Trademan's Coffee a try. It has a huge area for dine in/studying/etc.

I got a large iced mocha latte which had really nice flavour. I do find the price to be expensive so I don't get it too often. The service was very good and I love the atmosphere of the café. It does turn to a bar during later hours. It's really good overall!

Spacious and welcoming. Ample space for laptop work. Stable wifi. Mocha was perfect. Croissant wasn't cloying. On the pricier end though. Two restrooms without towels. Would return.

This place gets a lot of hype and is highly recommended by many. I think the vibe and ambiance of the place is really great but I think that's where it stops. The drinks weren't great - I've had better coffee at so many other places. It can be incredibly hard to find seating and the wifi is always terrible so don't plan to go here to get any work done.

Really busy coffee spot with beautiful, looking pastries with gluten-free options. They also have a full service bar for later in the day so you can go no matter what you want to drink

Great place to grab simple breakfast and hot beverages in the financial district. Took a short walk from our hotel to this cafe/lounge, and it was worth the walk on the coldest November morning (it was freezing cold!). Inside was warm and comfortable. Place is well decorated with antiques and fixtures. It is cozy and comfortable to sit around for a while, too. What drew me to this place was their filled croissants. Honestly, the pictures looked so good that I had to make a stop before catching the flight out back home to California. Ordered their breakfast sandwich and egg & sausage sandwich. Both were very good. If you enjoy savory scones, go for the breakfast sandwich! I had the breakfast tea, and hubby got the Madagascar Vanilla Latte. The latte was okay, per hubs. I haven't tried the coissants, I will be taking the apple pie, red velvet, & tiramisu croissants back to California. Hope they last in the flight back home, or I just might finish eating them on the flight. So, if you're visiting Boston and you're in the area, definitely stop by for their baked goods! Service was friendly, too! Stay warm, Boston! I'm going back to Cali, where it's always sunny!!

Swanky lounge turned coffee bar during the day. Great spot when you want to really treat yourself to top end coffee and pastries. The cold brew here is smooth but the food is the star. The strawberry croissant is outrageously good - flaky inside with a fresh strawberry cream inside and addictive icing on the outside. The sausage and egg had one of the best chicken patties I've ever had. It ate like a burger. The decor was beautiful. Very modern and Swamy feel with lots of little wonderful things of interest to catch your eye. It was busy for a rainy Sunday afternoon. A number of students were posted up with laptops. I did overhear someone mention the wifi was going in and out though. Definitely worth checking out for breakfast or lunch!

Firstly the coffee shop is attached to a hotel which will give you an idea of the prices. The cafe is gorgeous- steampunk style. I didn't find the many varieties of croissant that compelling plus they were so expensive in the $7 - 8 range. I have my limits! Plus the $6 latte I got was awful - bitter. I overheard another customer complain. So no I won't be going back. There are too many good coffee and bakery places in Boston. Unless you're a hotel guest and have no time to explore anywhere else. I think State Street provisions if open will have better food. And even Caffe Net for a consistent latte for less money.

Delicious breakfast. I'm not a big sandwich person but this place had some really good tasting breakfast sandwiches with a lot of thought put into them. I was impressed with the complimentary water and I would have gotten their coffee I'd I hadn't already gotten my caffeine for the day. Definitely a place to go for breakfast when in the area. Great way to start the day.

Nice inside space to work in. The croissants are gorgeous but the flavor is more meh and not as fluffy yummy decadent as you would expect. The coffee though is very nice! Love the ambience. The seating can be awkward, but I do enjoy bringing my laptop in to work. They have a bar but the service is abysmal and not in a "that's the vibe we're going for" way, more like the bartender will sit on their phone turned away for a hour after you order. So, go for the coffee, stay for the workspace!!

Cool vibe, but why the paper plates?! I don't like supporting a place that does not consider implementing more sustainable practices. The croissants were fine but definitely lacked that flakeyness, which made them thick and too heavy and sugary. The breakfast sandwich was pretty good, but I have to say that when I asked for hot sauce, the packets I was handed were expired by a few months. Cool vibe to study/work and the croissants may be photogenic, but save your money and stick to a coffee

Such a cute coffee shop. And the BEST avocado toast! I came here on a Thursday morning before work and grabbed avocado toast, a twist, and a coffee. All were great, but the avocado toast was so good. It was a southwest-flavored toast. Def recommend this spot!

Delicious breakfast foods and drinks. Had the Breakfast Sandwich and the cheddar biscuit it was on was super yummy. Good cold brew and iced tea. I love the music they have playing in here. Great to hang out or even bring a laptop to get some work done.

Came here to try their famous croissants, and let me tell you - they did NOT disappoint us! They had a lot of other amazing looking food including both savoury and sweet, but this time we only got to try their croissants so reviews for those other food will come at later time! When we saw the pictures of their croissants on instagram/yelp, we didn't realize how big they were but they were essentially as big as my face. We got two croissants - one tiramisu flavour and one strawberry flavour. All of their croissants are filled with deliciously decadent cream cheese fillings. At this point, I'd rather call them a cake, not a croissant. Getting one croissant each was a mistake, because neither of us could finish it. So I'd highly recommend, if you were to get one each, get a knife, cut it in half so that you can save the rest for later in a clean/neat way haha. The vibe of the cafe is another thing that contributes to this 5 star review. The decor, the way they placed their tables/benches, their choice of furniture, and all the other things inside are just so perfect. It's a cozy cafe from one angle, nice elegant lounge from another angle and then quaint bar from the other angle. I'd say it's very Bostonian/New-English (: We had to run back but next time would love to come back with some work/books to read and spend more time inside!

The cutest coffee shop! Love love love! The vanilla latte was incredible! Such a cute place to visit. I came here with my husband while we were on vacation but there were plenty of people there in meetings or working on laptops. Seems like a great place to hang out. We will be back!

Stopped in here to get our morning coffee fix. Interior is spacious and vibey. The workers are all very nice and helpful. Loved my Madagascar vanilla latte and avo toast. Husband really liked his cold brew and blueberry scone as well. This is a great coffee shop!

Clearly a well-known place. The pastries were beautiful but left a lot to be desired for our group. The coffee was basic but fresh. The service was fast and friendly once you got through the line.

Stopped by again on a weekday afternoon to get work done. I got the tiramisu croissant, which was much better than the red velvet croissant I had last time. The croissant was flakey, and the mascarpone filling was so good. Great ambiance and nice outlet access. There seemed to be a company event so it was a bit loud, but the interior's large enough to find a quieter nook. I was a bit disappointed that they still use paper plates, even for dining in, so I'm docking a point for sustainability. Other than that, great place to eat, catch up with a friend, or work.

Cute place for croissants and coffee! They also have wifi which makes it super pleasant to get some work done which enjoying their large croissants. I really enjoyed the tiramisu croissant.

Tradesman really draws you in with their unique pastries and cool decor. Tried their Red Velvet Croissant and it was massive - definitely good for at least two people. The cream cheese frosting was a tad too sweet, but the pastry itself was delicious and flaky. Vanilla Latte was also a bit too sweet. There's plenty of seating making this place perfect for studying. One suggestion is they should standardize their hours of operation. The hours on the door don't match the hours listed online.

Absolutely fabulous. Connected to the Hilton Faneuil Hall, this boutique restaurant and carry out offers a terrific variety of breakfast baked goods, coffees, and drinks. Whether you're looking for something to grab on the go like I did or if you're wanting to sit down, the Tradesman coffee shop is an oasis. As you walk through the line past the irresistible baked goods I couldn't help but try the Kit Kat croissant. If you're a chocolate lover, like I am, this will not disappoint. It's a flaky croissant with chocolate drizzled on top where a Kit Kat candy slice rests on top. Inside the croissant is a delightful chocolate filling that I'm sure will please any chocolate lovers palette.

Got a cafe latte. I have to say it's one of the best I have had. The espresso was smooth and medium strong, it did not have any bitterness . The milk froth was really good too. This cup was perfectly made. Thank you to the barista. The place itself is so cute and relaxing. If we have more time in this trip, i would like to come back.

I was pretty pleased by this place. It is very nice inside and also has a lot of outdoor seating that's been added. The servers were very friendly. I got a cold brew and whoopie pie and enjoyed both. I wouldn't recommend it for working here because there aren't many outlets.

This place is beautiful and jazzy! So steampunk! The tiramisu croissant was delicious and the Madagascar vanilla latte was perfect. Really loved the atmosphere here and would definitely use this space for a remote work day. The baristas were INCREDIBLY friendly and you could tell they are good friends.

Our target here was to munch on some of their renowned croissants. The three of us split a cookie dough croissant and a tiramisu croissant enough so we wouldn't feel hungry at church in about an hour.

We wanted somewhere to stop by and get something substantial before we went to the airport. We looked at the menu and they had some great items that caught our attention. We both tried different sandwiches. I got the sausage and egg sandwich, which had a maple ketchup and an interesting taste. My wife had the breakfast sandwich, but it was a little too heavy for her, and she couldn't finish it. We did save room for the Red Velvet Croissant though, and it was very tasty. I would definitely recommend trying this one out - The filling was so good! They were busy, and seemed to stay busy, but managed the line pretty effectively. The inside was very spacious - much bigger than I would have thought. Definitely not a hole in the wall, which is what I had been expecting, at least size wise.

Tradesman has been on my list for a long time now and so I decided it was time for a visit. Tucked away in a quieter area near Faneuil Hall, Tradesman is a small but bustling cafe connected to a hotel. COFFEE: I ordered a mocha and my partner ordered the pumpkin spice. My mocha was very chocolatey - more chocolate than coffee I think but it was still good. The pumpkin spice was very overpowering and sweet. CROISSANTS: The main reason why I wanted to visit were the unique croissants! When we visited on a Saturday morning around 10am, all the chocolate croissants were sold out so we were left with red velvet and lemon meringue. I can see why there were a bunch of lemon meringues left - it was way too sour for us. The red velvet was great but I wasn't too impressed. RESTROOMS: Located near the entrance of the hotel. Overall, I love the vibes of Tradesman and the coffees were decent.

Their interior though!!! My goodness they nailed the stylish old-world aesthetic vibes. Surrounded by exposed brick, a welcoming bar, and ornamental antiques, you can't help but to induce somewhat of an appreciation for the old-world styles & colors of the past. You are the 'tradesman'. With this sort of atmospheres and motifs, Tradesmen is certainly built for comfort and in hopes of aspiring an environment to feel comfortable, welcomed, and relaxed From delicious coffee, high quality flavors, their kitchen also prepares exquisite food items made daily all with local ingredients. They offer a wide variety from breakfast sandwiches, delicious pastries, and a selection of lunch sandwiches. "Tradesman supplies the goods, means and tools necessary for success." THE "BREAKFAST" SANDWICH The traditional & classic breakfast sandwich... Tradesmen style!! A delightful Cheddar & Chive Biscuit, delicious Crispy Bacon, Vermont Cheddar, a perfectly cooked Fried Egg topped with Spinach & Light Breakfast Mayo. Perfect way to start your day. SMOKED HAM & CHEESE SANDWICH Basically, their Cuban Sandwich. Love me a nice zesty Cuban sandwich. Delicious Pretzel bun - Grain mustard and a Pimento cheese spread Red Velvet Croissant I mean, need I say more. Not particularly a fan of specialties croissants. In my opinion you can't beat the classic plain delicious buttery Croissant. It's already perfect so no need to enhance it. Annnnnnndd I stand corrected. This specialty Croissant is truly immaculate & absolutely delicious. Pair it with a nice hot latte and I dare you to name a better duo!! Enjoy. ESPRESSO MARTINI Yup! They got a full bar. Trust me...!! Just go with it.

One of our most memorable stops during our Boston trip was to this coffee shop! The vibes are there, the food display makes you want to try everything in sight, the service was friendly and quick, the coffee, sandwiches and of course their croissant were all delicious and we were so glad we got to try it out and will definitely stop by again next time!

I don't think I've ever had a pastry quite like this before. I had a VERY hard time choosing which to get since they all looked amazing, but I chose the red velvet croissant. It is flaky and buttery, filled with tons of sweet cream filling. It was pretty much heaven and I have a feeling I'll be back real soon to try more of the pastries. Service was quick and there's lots of seating if you want to stay a while or get some work done.

Great coffee and such unique croissant flavors that they change up weekly! Parking was a bit difficult, with multiple surrounding streets that were closed... but the parking hassle was worth it! We will definitely be back!

Ambiance is fantastic. Hip but old in the same time thanks to the decor. Bakery selection looks good and coffee is good. The cashier is friendly and service is fast. Not expensive but it feels like it should be. I feel like I'm back in the 40-50 ies era with a hint of modernism. Highly recommended