New York envy
By adamg - Wed, 03/01/2006 - 10:24am.
Adam Rosi-Kessel's cousin, up from New York, met him at his downtown office after work recently. The two went out in search of a place to sit down over a cup of coffee. They couldn't find a single Starbuck's, Peet's or Au Bon Pain that was open - after all, it WAS after 6 p.m. So they had to settle on a Dunkin' Donuts that was getting ready to close:
... I realize Downtown Boston isn't the most residential area, but aren't there other people who want to meet up after work at some place other than a bar? Isn't this supposed to be a world class city? What about all the luxury condominiums that have been built recently in walking distance to the financial district. ...
It's times like this that I have to admit feelings of New York envy.
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AMEN. Anyone know of a
AMEN. Anyone know of a coffee shop in the Boston that doesn't close at or before 11 PM?
Diesel Cafe in Davis Square
Diesel Cafe in Davis Square closes at midnight.
Plenty of places open after 6 pm!
I'm surprised by this post. At 10 pm I could understand it, but at 6 pm there are plenty of places open downtown:
- Borders Books, at Washington and School streets. Open till 9 pm. This would be my first choice.
- Finagle-a-Bagel at 129 Tremont Street (near Winter St)
- Bagel Plus Cafe, right next to Finagle on Tremont
- Starbucks, at Tremont and Boylston
- the CityPlace food court at the Transportation Building
- the Quincy Market food court has a Starbucks and a Steve's Ice Cream
- the South Station food court. My favorite indoor place for people-watching.
If you're willing to stretch the definition of "downtown" a bit, there are lots of cafes on Hanover Street.