Recreo Coffee & Roasterie

Category:	Coffee Shop
Address:	1876 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA 02132, USA
Phone:	+1 617-553-2379
Rating:	5
Working:	7AM–5PM 7AM–5PM 7AM–5PM 7AM–5PM 7AM–5PM 8AM–4PM 8AM–2PM

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Reviews 32

Michael Pickar

Okay, so Im visiting Boston from out-of-state and thought I would have a decent experience at this place. It turns out I was wrong. The barista (who, honestly, looks like someone who wishes she were a Michael Jackson impersonator but who speaks with a THICK Latinx accent) treated me like an idiot for no justifiable reason and deliberately undercooked my spinach/mushroom/cheese crepe. The iced coffee was fine, and I was impressed that there was agave syrup. However, I think that you should have coconut milk if you have agave syrup. To keep it real, this place is yet another reason why I will NEVER come back to visit. The liquor laws alone pretty much imply: "We didnt really want you here, anyway." But my experience at this place reinforces that even further. Thanks. No, really. Thanks!

Matthew Clarke

So happy to have finally stopped in here! Coffee is great, but more importantly its a family operation. Beans are sourced directly from a family farm. Cozy outdoor seating behind the shop if you head out the door and take a right, then another right down the alley.

Nicole Mazzeo

This place has the cutest outdoor patio with a birdbath and blankets and colorful tables. And they made me a mocha cappuccino thing on my request which was delicious. They were super friendly, and the coffee is from a relatives farm in Nicaragua.

Sam Schneiderman

Great coffee, teas and food with friendly, attentive service in this non-chain coffee shop. The owners and their help truly care about their customers and it shows. A welcome addition to the West Roxbury coffee shop scene !

Regina Dick

Delightful staff and environment and the best coffee I have had in a longtime! I was so impressed! Owners were serving Valentine cookies to children visitors. Congrats on your first year and get ready to grow!

Eric Vasallo

Wonderful place! Daughter of a coffee plantation owner in Nicaragua. She educated us on all the different nuances in flavor. French press coffee is the best btw! Reminds me of a san francisco coffee shop!!

MiddleSis 808

Perfect cup of coffee. Never bitter. When the weather is nice you can hang out in their little courtyard in the back. And, if youre into that sort of thing, some of the barristas are foam artists. ☕☕☕☕☕

Patrick Tierney

I feel like Christopher Columbus when he discovered America that first time. Slightly upset that other people were there before me yet still happy to taste and smell what coffee is supposed to be.

Osnat Netzer

These are my favorite coffee beans in Boston, and I happily make the 50 minute bike ride pilgrimage just to get them! Sipping their coffee in the original cafe and roastery is also a treat.

Andrew Jurdan

Wonderful people, wonderful coffee. Ask about the story behind their shop, and remember to check out their back patio during the warmer weather.

Patrick Scott

The best coffee I can find in Boston. Totally blows Barrington, Nerro, and Starbucks out of the water. Staff are super friendly there

G. J. P.

Now I am hooked on this best coffee, and it changed my taste buds! Now I cannot go back to my old Dunkin Donuts habit.

Michael Cooper

Its the best coffee I have ever had. Excellent service and friendly staff.Thanks and welcome to the neighborhood!!!!!

Mary Corbet

Possibly the nicest coffee shop around. Phenomenal coffee and the warmest, friendliest staff!

Landon Eldredge

Cute and quaint with decent coffee and a nice atmosphere to accompany a good book