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New York envy

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 coffee shop in the Boston that doesn't close at or before 11 PM?

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Diesel Cafe in Davis Square closes at midnight.

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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.

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