Tradesman Coffee Shop to Open at Independence Wharf in Boston

It appears that the people behind a local group of coffee shops and lounges are going to be opening another coffee shop in downtown Boston.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Tradesman Coffee Shop is planning to open at Independence Wharf, with a sign out front saying "Tradesman Coffee Shop Atlantic Ave Opening Soon. We can't wait to meet you!" Once it debuts, it will join other Tradesman locations on Batterymarch Street and Federal Street (two locations on Federal) in the downtown area as well as ones in Charlestown's Hood Park and at Boston Landing in Brighton.

It looks like the address for the upcoming Tradesman Coffee Shop & Bar at Independence Wharf will be 470 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA, 02210.

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The Woolly Brew Opens in Belmont

A new spot where people can enjoy a cup of coffee while knitting has come to the western suburbs of Boston.

According to a press release, The Woolly Brew is now open in Belmont, moving into a space on Brighton Street near the Cambridge line. The new business, which resides in a commercial property from real estate firm The Hamilton Company, is a cafe, coffee retailer, and knitting shop run by sisters Jo-Ann and Cheryl Spera that offers coffee, tea, baked goods, and pastries and is open Monday through Friday 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

The address for The Woolly Brew is 55 Brighton Street, Belmont, MA, 02478. Its website can be found at https://thewoollybrew.com/

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Simon's Coffee Shop in Cambridge Is Closing; Plans Are in the Works to Reopen in a New Space

A longtime coffee shop in Cambridge is shutting down, though it looks like the owner has plans to move to a space nearby.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Simon's Coffee Shop is closing today, with a note on its Instagram page indicating that they are looking to reopen in a space across the street. A Cambridge Day article mentions that owner Simon Yu is planning to move from 1736 Massachusetts Avenue to 1741 Massachusetts Avenue, though an agreement on the new space has not been finalized as of yet. (The article mentions that the current space for Simon's is going to be torn down as a new mixed-use development is slated to be built there.)

Simon's Coffee Shop has been in business for 23 years, offering coffee, tea, sandwiches, and more.

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Curiosity Brewing Co. to Open in Somerville's Davis Square

A brand new brewery and taproom is on its way to Somerville.

According to a source, Curiosity Brewing Co. is planning to open in the Davis Square section of the city, moving into a space on Day Street adjacent to American Flatbread. The Instagram page for the business indicates that it will include both a taproom and a coffee shop/espresso bar, and a beer garden/patio will be set up in the parking lot area just outside of the facility. The Curiosity website gives a bit more information, saying the following:

Curiosity Brewing is a taproom-first brewery-in-planning coming soon to Somerville, MA. We're building a 7–10 BBL neighborhood brewery and 80–100 seat taproom, designed as a true third space — not home, not work, but a place to gather, connect, and discover. Our brewing philosophy is rooted in innovation and experimentation. Alongside award-winning New England IPAs, we're investing in low-ABV hazies and non-alcoholic hop teas, exploring new ways for people to enjoy craft flavor without limits.

The address for the upcoming Curiosity Brewing Co. in Davis Square is 49 Day Street, Somerville, MA, 02144. Its website can be found at https://www.curiosity.beer/ while its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/curiositybrewingco/

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Kima Cafe to Open in Somerville's Union Square

It looks like a coffee shop is on its way to a Somerville neighborhood.

According to a message sent to us from Leah Klein of City Living Boston, Kima Cafe is planning to open in Union Square, with the address given for the place within a public legal notice indicating that it will apparently be opening in the Fortissimo Coffeehouse space on Bow Street. The upcoming spot will offer food and drink with Korean and other Asian influences, and it hopes to open sometime in mid-September if all goes as planned.

The address for the upcoming Kima Cafe is 75 Bow Street, Somerville, MA, 02143.

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Tradesman Coffee Shop & Bar Opens by the Greenway and South Station in Downtown Boston

The team behind a local group of coffee shops and lounges have opened another location in Boston.

According to a press release, Tradesman Coffee Shop & Bar is now open across from the Greenway and South Station in the downtown area, with the new Federal Street location being one of their "coffee by day, bar by night" spots. The new Tradesman offers such options as salads, sandwiches, wings, pizza, and nachos along with wine and cocktails, and it joins other locations in downtown Boston as well as ones in Charlestown's Hood Park and at Boston Landing in Brighton.

The address for the new Tradesman Coffee Shop & Bar is 176 Federal Street, Boston, MA, 02110. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/TRADESMANGREENWAY/

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Joe's Coffee Shop in Hanover Has Closed

A South Shore eatery that has been around for a very long time has shut down.

According to a source, Joe's Coffee Shop in Hanover is no longer in business, with a Facebook post from the Whiting Street spot saying, "It is with great sadness that Joes Coffee Shop is officially closed! We would like to thank all our loyal customers for 66 years of supporting our shop. We enjoyed serving you! Thank you!" Joe's was a diner with a handful of counter seats and tables, being known for its classic breakfast dishes while also serving lunch items including soups, chowders, and sandwiches.

The address for the now-closed Joe's Coffee Shop was 346 Whiting Street, Hanover, MA, 02339.

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Vida Coffee Opens in Cambridge

A brand new coffee shop with Chinese influences has opened in Cambridge.

According to a Bluesky post from @troysch1.bsky.social, Vida Coffee is now open on Broadway, moving into a space a few blocks west of Kendall Square in The Port neighborhood of the city. The new spot offers coffee, sandwiches, baked goods, and pastries, with its menu also including a few bun and bao options.

The address for Vida Coffee is 222 Broadway, Cambridge, MA, 02139. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/222vidacoffee/

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Kawa to Open in the Former Fomu Space in Boston's South End

A new cafe is on its way to Boston, and it will be taking over the space that had been home to a location of a local group of vegan ice cream shops.

According to a post within the South End Community Board Facebook group page, Kawa is planning to open on Tremont Street in the South End, moving into the former FoMu space at the corner of W Brookline Street in the South End. The Instagram page for the upcoming spot indicates that it will be a European-style coffee spot/cafe that focuses on using local products, while also having "a friendly and really warm atmosphere." 

The South End location of FoMu closed toward the end of last year, while other locations of FoMu in Jamaica Plain, the Seaport District, and Allston have also shut down over the past few years (locations in the Fenway and Quincy Market remaining in operation).

The address for the upcoming Kawa in the South End is 655 Tremont Street, Boston, MA, 02118. Its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/kawaboston/

[Earlier Article]
FoMu in Boston's South End Has Closed

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Cape Cod Coffee Plans to Open in Framingham

A group of coffee shops on the Cape will apparently be expanding to a space in the Greater Boston area.

According to a Bluesky post, Cape Cod Coffee is planning to open in Framingham, with an article from Framingham District 2 stating (via a Facebook post from Brett Peruzzi) that it will apparently be moving into a space within the Fox Howe mixed-use apartment building on Water Street in Nobscot Village. The article mentions that if all goes well, the new shop could be opening sometime around August.

Cape Cod Coffee can currently be found in Mashpee, Wareham, and Chatham.

It looks like the address for the upcoming Cape Cod Coffee in Framingham is 770 Water Street, Framingham, MA, 01701. The website for all locations can be found at https://capecodcoffee.com/

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Ralph's Coffee Is Opening in Boston's Seaport District

A new coffee shop is on its way to the Boston waterfront, and it has a connection to a well-known luxury designer.

According to an article from Caught in Southie, Ralph's Coffee is planning to open in the city's Seaport District, with the shop moving into a space by Seaport Boulevard and Pier 4 Boulevard. Ralph Lauren is behind the concept which will offer such options as cold brew, espresso, tea, pastries, and baked goods.

Ralph's Coffee dates back to 2014 with the opening of a shop in Manhattan; its web page can be found at https://www.ralphlauren.com/ralphs-coffee-locations-feat

[July 21 update: According to a press release, Ralph's Coffee is now open in the Seaport District, and it is located adjacent to a new Ralph Lauren store, with the store and the coffee shop being at 70 Pier 4 Boulevard Suite 240 and Suite 300, respectively.]

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KoKo Coffee Opens New Location Next to South Station in Boston

A small local group of coffee shops has been joined by a new location that should be popular with commuters.

According to its social media along with an earlier press release, KoKo Coffee is now open on Atlantic Avenue next to South Station, with the new spot joining another by the Boston waterfront on State Street along with others on Causeway Street by North Station and L Street in South Boston. The new shop offers such options as coffee, pastries, baked goods, salads, and sandwiches.

The address for the new location of KoKo Coffee is 745 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA, 02111. The Instagram page for all locations is at https://www.instagram.com/kokocoffeeusa/

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Nostalgia Vintage Café Is Opening in Somerville

A combination coffee shop/clothing store is on its way to Somerville.

According to an article from What Now Boston, Nostalgia Vintage Café is planning to open on Somerville Avenue, with the exact address indicating that it will move into a space on the Western Edge of Union Square. The article mentions that the cafe part of the space will use coffee beans from the Arkansas-based Onyx Coffee Lab and will also offer grab-and-go snacks and other food items, while the clothing part will sell such options as designer garments, sportswear, collectibles, and sneakers.

If all goes well, Nostalgia Vintage Café could be opening sometime in the middle of April.

The address for Nostalgia Vintage Café is 322 Somerville Avenue, Somerville, MA, 02143. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/nostalgiavintagecafe

[July 28 update: According to its social media, Nostalgia Vintage Café is now open in Somerville.]

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Sprouts Farmers Market and 7 Brew to Open in Weymouth

An upscale chain of grocery stores will be expanding to the Greater Boston area, with a location coming to the South Shore.

According to multiple sources along with an article from NBC10 Boston, Sprouts Farmers Market will be opening in Weymouth, moving into the space on Main Street just north of Route 3 that had been home to a Honda dealership. The new market, which will also be home to a drive-thru location of 7 Brew Coffee, will offer fresh produce, organic products, gluten-free items, and plant-based options.

This will be the first New England location of Sprouts Farmers Market, which is based in Phoenix, and the second location of 7 Brew Coffee, which is headquartered in Fayetteville, AR (the other location is in West Springfield).

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Saigonesee Is Opening in South Weymouth

A brand new Vietnamese Coffee Shop is on its way to the South Shore.

According to a message sent to us, Saigonesee is planning to open in South Weymouth, moving into a space at The Point apartment complex on Trotter Road next to the commuter rail station. The upcoming shop plans to offer such options as banh mi, spring rolls, coffee, and milk tea, with proposed hours being 5:30 AM to 7 PM. If all goes as planned, Saigonesee will open sometime in April.

The address for Saigonesee is 39 Trotter Road, Weymouth, MA, 02190. Its website can be found at https://www.saigonesee.com/

[July 3 update: A message sent to us indicates that Saigonesee is now open.]

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Arwa Yemeni Coffee to Open in Brookline

A small group of Yemeni coffee shops will be opening its first Greater Boston location--and its first in Massachusetts.

According to a press release, Arwa Yemeni Coffee has reached a lease agreement with real estate firm The Hamilton Company to open on Beacon Street in Brookline, with the address indicating that it will move into a space in Coolidge Corner. An earlier Brookline News article mentions that the upcoming coffee shop will offer pastries and other bakery items in addition to coffee, and it plans to be open late on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. No opening date has been given as of yet, so keep checking back for updates.

Arwa Yemeni Coffee, which was founded in 2022, currently has ten locations in Connecticut, Illinois, Texas, and California.

The address for the upcoming Arwa Yemeni Coffee is 1333 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA, 02446. The website for all locations is at https://www.arwacoffee.com/

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Viza Cafe Opens in Jamaica Plain

A new coffee shop has come to Jamaica Plain.

According to a source, Viza Cafe is now open in JP, moving into a space on South Street about midway between Centre Street and the Arborway. Our source mentions that the new spot offers breakfast sandwiches and coffee while an earlier licensing board page stated that the space includes a main room with seating for 14 and a second room with seating for 6.

Tha address for Viza Cafe is 114 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/viza.cafe/

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Jejes Coffee to Open in Boston's Seaport District

A coffee shop in the western suburbs of Boston will soon be joined by another location by the city's waterfront.

According to a message sent by Adam Castiglioni of @conciergeboston.bsky.social, Jejes Coffee is planning to open in the Seaport District, moving into a space on Harbor Way. Once it opens, the new shop will join another in Wellesley, and based on that location, it will likely be offering a variety of coffee options along with such possible items as hot chocolate, tea, juice, ice cream, and more.

Jejes Coffee first started out back in 2020.

The address for the upcoming location of Jejes Coffee in the Seaport District is 50 Harbor Way, Boston, MA, 02210. The website for the business is at https://www.jejescoffeehouse.com/

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Up and Atom Coffee Co. to Open in Boston's Downtown Crossing

A new coffee shop is on its way to the heart of Boston.

According to an X post from @FortPointer, Up and Atom Coffee Co. is planning to open in Downtown Crossing, moving into the ground floor of the Genesis lab/office building on Summer Street. It appears that the upcoming spot could offer coffee, tea, baked goods, breakfast items, smoothies, and sandwiches based on a menu seen online, though there does not appear to be a website or social media presence for the place as of yet.

The address for the upcoming Up and Atom Coffee Co. in Downtown Crossing is 55 Summer Street, Boston, MA, 02111. The website for the Genesis facility is at https://www.genesis-55summer.com/

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Curio Coffee in Cambridge Is Being Rebranded to Call Me Honey

A coffee shop in Cambridge that is known in part for its waffles is shutting down, though this is more of a rebrand than a closure.

According to a Bluesky post from @troysch1.bsky.social, Curio Coffee on Cambridge Street is closing, though a follow-up to the post indicates that this is actually an ownership change with Karissa Regan of the coffee shop apparently taking over the business and saying the following in an Instagram post:

hey everyone, riss here! i just want to note that there still will be a coffee shop (serving waffles) at 441 cambridge // if you've stopped by the shop in the last 2+ years you've met the amazing staff (that will be staying the same) — we're just giving a rebrand to everyone’s favorite east cambridge cafe ... more coming soon!

Curio Coffee first opened its doors 10 years ago.

The address for Curio Coffee (and the new spot) is 441 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA, 02141.

[December 24 update: A message sent by Leah Klein of City Living Boston indicates that the name of the new place will be Call Me Honey. (Its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/honeyscambridge/)

[February 5, 2026 update: Leah Klein tells us that Call Me Honey is now open.]

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