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Caffe Graffiti
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- Nearest Transit:
-
Haymarket (Orange)
State (Blue, Orange)
Government Center (Blue, Green)
- Hours:
Mon. 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
- Parking:
- Garage
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good for:
- Dinner, Dessert
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
13 reviews for Caffe Graffiti
Caffe Graffiti was originally a little coffee place, however, recently they opened it as a restaurant (we learned this from our waiter).
The first thing we noticed is that this place is different than most North End restaurants because there is actually space inside, and you don't have to sit with strangers while you eat. There is a bar section and a dining room, both of which are quite spacious for the North End.
The food was decent, but not excellent. I had an angel hair pasta/lobster dish which was quite good, but there were too many capers in it, which gave it that "caper" kind of flavor. The lobster was good, and the dish was a good size (not too big, not too small). My wife had the homemade gnocchi, which she thought was just OK. According to our waiter, it is homemade, and it was good, but it was just a little too soft and mushy for her taste. The bread and olive oil were excellent. Our waiter explained that the bread came from a family bakery around the corner that has been there since 1906.
Our server was excellent and very entertaining. He grew up in the North End and we had a great time listening to his stories of "how things were back then". He was very friendly and attentive and he was the highlight of the night!
Overall, the prices are kind of high but in comparison to the rest of the North End, they are reasonable. The food that we had was not great, but it was freshly prepared and tasty. We certainly recommend this place and hope others will give it a try. We hope to return to sample some additional menu items and be entertained by that waiter!
P.S.: While we did not sample any desserts, we saw them in the display case and they looked wonderful. Next time, we'll have to sample something sweet!
I have nothing but positive things to say about Caffe Graffiti. My date and I came here for tea and dessert last Saturday evening and had a very pleasant experience. We both enjoyed the attentive service, coffee shop-style atmosphere, and delicious tiramisu (which by the way, is as large a portion as they give you at The Cheesecake Factory). We will be back!
Great North End location.
Best Cafe Mocha in North End. Owner is nice and interesting to chat with. Don't expect brewed coffee here-this is European as in-espresso drinks only.
The first time we walk into Cafe Graffiti:
We all walk in, me, my wife, two girls. I'm looking up at the menu, kids are checking the place out. I walk up to the counter. Behind the counter is the owner. Probably 6'6", big guy, tatts all over, could be intimidating to some. My daughter walks up to the counter and looks up at him. At the time she was 9.
Huge dude with tatts looks down at her, holds out fist, tosses head back slightly: "Sup?"
Little girl makes fist, raps it on huge dude's fist, tosses head back slightly: "Sup."
We've been going here ever since.
Great location to relax and people watch.
Very warm and welcoming atmosphere, I go here every time I'm in the North End (which is pretty regularly)
One of my favorite North End spots...I love the European vibe-and the waitresses that are almost too busy/cool to notice that you've taken a seat. Beyond this, you can expect a tastey cup of whatever you're craving in a no frills enviroment where you wont have to worry about being hurried out (probably my favorite aspect).
Always filled with locals-good for coffee and people watching alike!
Good but not exceptional espresso. Vibrant Italian atmosphere. Decent cannoli. I remain a Caffe Paradiso devotee.
I love Graffiti. This is where the locals go for their cappucino and espresso in the North End. Screw Starbucks - the baristas and waitstaff at Graffiti will give you superior, no-frills coffee drinks at a far better price. They have pastries, booze, and Italian sodas, too, and the decor is something else - one wall is decorated with a brick pattern that has been signed by everybody who has passed through the place, and the other wall is one huge mirror.
I really love this place - it is great for authentic coffees or after dinner wine or cordials. You can stay there for as long as you like, and in the summertime they open the large windows so you can people watch with abandon. It is one of my favorite spots - my friend and I always meet there to catch up with everything!
Caffe Graffiti is the place where all the real Italians of the north end go.So if you want to practice your language skills you will always find somebody to chat with. Has great desserts and gelato, the coffe is always good when the owner is there to make it. Soccer events are free.
This place has one, wonderful purpose: to people watch and catch an espresso when your energy is lagging after running around town all day. Anyone who's lived in Europe knows that espresso shouldn't cost $4. As far as I know, Graffiti has the cheapest espresso in the North End. Now that's authentic!
I was the one who got the very long hair in the gelato... ick! They were very apologetic though, offering to give me anything else and of course it was free of charge. So I'll at least give them a star for making amends to the best of their ability.
I went here this evening after a heavy meal at Pompei across the street. I had latte and sat with my friend staring at the wall which this place is known for. All the writings and graffiti on the wall is amazing, we were able to find some writings in Arabic as well. The place is kinda loud for a cafe, but it's more than a cafe anyways, they sell liquor as well.
I read that Graffiti will be re-opening on Cross and Salem Street across from the new north end parks. I didn;t get a date.
ew. the peach was rock-hard. the gelato had hair in it. 'nuff said.
