Pavement Coffeehouse

Large and spacious, Pavement's Fenway location is a good spot for studying, working, or catching up with a friend. It gets packed on weekends though. The drinks are always good. I alternate between their iced chai or matcha lattes. Their food isn't as consistent, but it tastes good regardless. Their prices have gone up within the past year, but I suppose that's the price you pay to support a local business.

Atmosphere: This is a moderately spacious location with various seating options, high seats, cushioned sofas, small tables, long tables, and outdoor seating. There is free WiFi here, with no need to sign up with an email or phone number. There are two single-occupancy restrooms. Ordering: When you order in-store, they yell your name once each part of your order is ready and you pick up the food or drink from the front when it's ready. Coffee: I ordered a Spanish latte, which is a shot of espresso with steamed milk and homemade sweetened condensed milk. It arrived in 5 minutes at noon on a Sunday, but there was coffee on the outside of the cup which I got on my hand as soon as I grabbed it. They also had run out of napkins and took several minutes to restock when I asked if there were any napkins. It has a rich caramel-like taste that I thought went well with the coffee. There is no real latte art if that matters. Food: The tequila sunrise bagel, with bacon, eggs, spicy diablo cream cheese, and pico de gallo came a few minutes later. It was good with a nice light heat, but it arrived really messy. The cream cheese spilled out and made a mess on a third of the bottom of the bagel because it was strangely very watery for cream cheese. I ordered in-store and dined in so it didn't just melt from sitting too long.

Loveee their yogurt. It’s homemade and thick and salty like labneh. Don’t miss out on their yogurt with fruit - the granola is ok but the rest is amazing. I get it every time I’m in Boston. Their coffee is also delicious and strong. Always got interesting lattes with yummy flavors. Don’t get their chai latte though it’s not great. Nice vegan options too their vegan cream cheese is yummy, and they’ve got bagel sandwiches with tempeh. Good vibe in this place - all the locations are great.