Caffè Bene

One of my late-night latte regulars Not many cafés open late in the city (outside of places like Jaho or Dunkin). Caffe Bene is a Korean chain I used to visit back in middle school in Seoul, and even though the menu looks completely different now, there’s still a bit of nostalgia walking in. I usually go for the strawberry latte or the misutgaru latte. Both are closer to smoothies than traditional lattes, but they’re satisfying in that dessert-drink way. Sweet, thick, and easy to sip on while lingering for a while. The food side was just ok (except for bingsu). The Strawberry cheesecake tasted like it was liberated from a grocery store freezer and then held for ransom at a premium price. So skip the snacks, grab a "latte", and soak in the chaotic, vibrant energy of a thousand BU and Northeastern students cramming for exams.

Nothing but praise for the quality and the selection. Beautiful spacious hard wood lobby. I simply don’t understand why the chairs are wider than the tables. You have to rearrange furniture just to get in, and then lean over on the edge of a hard wooden chair the whole time - an ergonomic disaster.

Both Restrooms were out of order. How do employees work like that? Caffeine is a diuretic, causing people to have to pee. Definitely not a good first impression. On a better note, coffee had real ground hazelnut in it and I could still get a decaf that way.

Amazing food and ample seating! Had the strawberry honey toast, a breakfast sandwich, coffee, and mango smoothie. Would highly recommend!

I’ve had great experiences for a while but this was a first from this place. Went to order an Asian shrimp sandwich with no cheese. Lady said that sandwich doesn’t have cheese and I pointed at the menu which clearly stated it did and said as long as it doesn’t have cheese. Then she goes to repeat the order stating no cheese also and I said correct no cheese. What do I get? Cheese. Nothing makes my blood boil when stressing the importance of dietary restriction has been made prominent throughout the interaction.

their coconut match drick is exceptionally good. It tastes like they use real coconut chunk and coconut condensed milk. So good also their shaved ice is amazing too! 여기 빙수 대박이에용...👍🥹망고빙수 추천

I've procrastinated a good 4 years on writing this review because I wanted to do it justice, so i might be a tad bias when i say: id like to give this place a 6/5 if i could. Like many other students, artists and academics on Mass Ave, i found a sort of second home in this place given the absurd amount of time i have spent here. There is an air of productivity and a positive work or creative energy that pervades this place throughout the day, so if you are feeling a creative block or unmotivated to work at home, I'd make a sincere recommendation to come here instead regardless of if you want to get things done, get ideas or just want some time to yourself. There is soft piano jazz playing all the time from some of the most niche artists I've ever heard, with plenty natural lighting in the day and scenery at night owing to glass walls and iconic location. Pair this with what is undoubtably the best Mocha in Boston and a really unique and delicious dessert menu, and you might understand why this place is the go to destination for so many people in the area. Given its popularity, location and originality, i would actually call this place a must visit landmark if you are coming to Boston. Its a unique experience that captures the essence of the city in a tiny cozy and picturesque corner in one of its most bustling parts. A special shoutout to Marco, John and the rest of the staff, for being among the most kind and friendly hosts I've ever had over so many years.