Since I've moved to Boston, I've become a fan of Peet's. As a coffee/tea fanatic, I have to say that this place beats Starbucks any day. The prices are reasonable and the service is exceptional.
Some of my fav drinks are:
Coffee (Iced):
-Mocha Freddo
-Caffe Freddo
-Caramel Iced Latte (much like Starbucks' Iced Caramel Macchiato, but with a better quality espresso and it's not as sweet.)
Tea (Iced):
-Black Currant
-Jasmine Pearl
-Mango Ceylon
Unfortunately, this cafe is fairly selective and is located mainly along the coasts with the exception of Austin, Denver & Chicago.
The one at Harvard Sq has a mini park-like area in front of the cafe where you can take your drink out and listen to live music.
If you're lucky enough to have a Peet's around the corner, you ought to stop by!
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