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Coffee shops near Tufts University

13coffee shops within 1 mile
3within a ten-minute walk
77%independent, not chains

Open map listings put 13 coffee shops within a mile of Tufts University, 3 of them within a ten-minute walk, and 66 within 3 miles. The busiest streets are Boston Ave (3) and Broadway (2).

The closest coffee shops to Tufts University

Chosen local-first, then listed by distance from campus: a starting point, not a ranking. Listings from Overture Maps open data (September 2026); they carry no prices or opening hours, so check before you go.

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What to order

  • A cortado or flat white — To judge espresso and milk.
  • Pour-over — To taste the beans.
  • Drip coffee — If you need it fast.
  • A pastry — If baked in-house or by a good bakery.

How to spot a good one

  • Fresh-roasted beans — Roasted within the last few weeks, with a roast date on the bag. Many good shops roast their own or name their roaster.
  • Espresso pulled with care — Not bitter or sour. A good cortado or flat white is the easiest test.
  • Milk steamed properly — Silky microfoam, not big bubbles or scalded milk.

The whole picture is in the coffee guide.

Questions about coffee shops near Tufts University

How many coffee shops are near Tufts University?
Open map listings put 13 coffee shops within a mile of Tufts University, 3 of them within a ten-minute walk, and 66 within 3 miles. About 77% are independent rather than chains.
Which coffee shops are closest to Tufts University?
Tamper (0.3 mi), Tasty Cafe and Kitchen (0.3 mi), Hillside Cafe (0.4 mi), Oasis Cafe & Bakery (0.6 mi) and Knight Moves Cafe Somerville (0.6 mi).
Where are most coffee shops near Tufts University?
The busiest streets are Boston Ave (3) and Broadway (2).

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