Polcari’s Coffee

Category:	Coffee Store
Address:	105 Salem St, Boston, MA 02113, USA
Phone:	+1 617-227-0786
Site:	polcariscoffee.com
Rating:	4.8
Working:	10AM–6PM 10AM–6PM 10AM–6PM 10AM–6PM 10AM–6PM 9AM–6PM Closed

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Caitlin McGlynn

Wow what a selection. I have walked by this shop many times but came here recently after reading in the Boston Globe that were selling pumpkin spice coffee--my favorite! So stopped by this weekend and was surprised at the inside. They offer any spice one could want. They also had a great selection of grains and beans, I may return to buy some quinoa or french lentils in bulk. The great part is that you can get as much or as little as you want! So you can buy enough spice for that one dish without feeling that your experimentation is huge investment or feel the need to cook that dish three times next week :) My pumpkin spice coffee was reasonably priced at 11.50/Ib.. I found it great tha they were able to grind it for a french press versus the many places with pre-ground beans. I have tried the coffee and its great. The pumpkin flavor is a bit strong for me so I have been blending it with some sumatra but great overall. They also offered some other interesting flavors but cant seem to remember them. I would definitely recommend coming here for something unique. The man that helped me was super nice as well. Bring cash though, they bring you up on an old fashioned cash register and highly doubt they accept card but its part of the charm!

Robert Ballot

As someone to whom coffee is as relevant as baseball is to the average house cat, this corner stores strengths do not play to my interests. What I did enjoy, however, were the range of miscellaneous foodstuffs on the shelves. I can never seem to figure out where to look for sundried tomatoes in the supermarket and usually give up after about four aisles of searching, so seeing an imported jar with some capers also swimming around in the packing oil meant no regrets about being set back $12.99 for store-bought sundried tomatoes. Many of the other delicacies have a veneer of being hard-to-find as well -- though that could just be that the producers are unfamiliar to me. So I bought a can of tuna which will probably not amaze, but did come in a tin of undetermined origin. Polcaris also has some household items that arent mass-produced, like colorful scouring pads. They last a good long time because I still had the one Id bought on a previous visit. Then again, perhaps this is TMI.

Ashley Price

After walking by Polcaris approximately 937483 times over the past 18 years of living in the area, I finally bought some coffee in here last night and ohmygod why did I wait so long? I came home with a half pound each of Italian roast and French roast. Just brewed my morning cup with the Italian roast and its HEAVEN. Im sold for life. All other cups of coffee will pale in comparison from now on.

Rick Weber

Great coffee beans, great service, and great price. I paid a little over 5 bucks for a half pound of fresh ground coffee. After having one too many awful cups made from a bag of Dunkins from the grocery store I couldnt resist the promise of actually good coffee. I didnt hang out long enough to learn anything about the store, but the beans are definitely fresh from the roaster.

Skip ToMyLute

This place is the best. Imported spices and endless unique cooking necessities. Not to mention the most extensive coffee bean selection in the neighborhood, and its not even close. The owner Bobby makes you feel welcome and is super friendly. The customer service and product quality here is top notch.

douglas sanders

I would translate this place as North Pole cares about coffee Therefore ice coffee is excellent !!! Must have !!! To know that living in N.P. Is possible after having a cup of this !!! Superman stuff !!! I can live there after I drink this !!! Impossible thinking goes away !!! Ice coffee fans only !!!

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Louis Prince

This shop not only has great inventory but the people who work there are a pleasure to know. The lemon pepper is to die for and the licorice is amazing, which my friend loves. If your a local or even if you are only in the North End for an hour, stopping at Polcaris Coffee is a must.

Phil Little

I am new to the neighborhood. I just moved here from Los Angeles. Had an extremely LONG drive and pulled into town. The moving truck was an hour behind me so I decided to explore the hood. Walked one block and boom, coffee shop. Great coffee, friendly people. Its my new hangout!

A Private User

Went to this Coffee and tea place for the first time and it was a place to go for all of your fresh tea and Coffee!! The people were very nice over all it is a great place to go for your coffee,teas, and spices to. All in all it is FANTASTIC!!!!!

Callette Dominguez

Whats not to love. The location is surrounded by great buildings. The ambiance is filled with so many beautiful people. Polcaris Coffee shop itself is beautifully designed (youd be in awe) & its employees are very helpful & friendly.

Samantha Ohmer

Fun little shop with freshly roasted or green coffee beans, spices, and some miscellaneous trinkets. Got some yummy coffee for my fiancee as a souvenier and a chance to chat with the friendly owner.

Arthur Safira

I have come here before, and as someone that *didnt* buy coffee beans here, Im not sure what youd come here for otherwise. So, what Im saying is, come for coffee beans, dont come as a tourist.

Sims McGrath III

Pretty much every dry-good item you could imagine, including coffee, tea, spices, beans, rice and more. Really cool feel and ultra-friendly owner. Prices are also very reasonable.

Chris Holdgraf

This place is fantastic - the guy working there was really helpful in picking out some spices for me. Theyve got all kinds of things, and have a really unique and laid-back feel.

Alexandra Razumova

Wonderful shop! Best coffee in Boston, plus good selection of teas, and they have any spices you would think of! For a very reasonable price! Love it! :)

Brandon Kraemer

Friendly and warm staff, great selection of whole bean coffees and a lot of helpful knowledge about the neighborhoods offerings.

Megan Stokes

The history of this place is amazing. The owners have worked here since they were kids. Buy all kinds of spices by the ounce.

Daniel Echt

Wandered in and got an excellent cup of coffee and some of the best loose tea Ive ever had.

Brian Vaughn

Download the owners tour of the neighborhood on the "Detour" app. Best $4 I spent today.

A Private User

This is the best place ever. coffee,tea, cold cuts,spices and candy. couldnt be better

Kuo-Shian Kao

Excellent serviced. Even gave great suggestion regarding neighboring businesses.