Caffe Lil Italy

4.2 ( 164 reviews )
$1–10
178 Salem St, Boston, MA 02113, United States
+1 617-227-1303

Caffe Lil Italy, nestled in the charming North End of Boston, is a hidden gem loved by locals and visitors alike. The café offers a cozy atmosphere that combines a serene ambiance with great indoor and outdoor seating options. Customers rave about the friendly and quick service, with many highlighting the exceptional breakfast sandwiches and a delicious turkey BLT that hit all the right notes.

One standout feature is the café’s commitment to quality, evident in the rich flavors of their diverse drink selection. A particular favorite is a frappe crafted by the staff, which pleasantly surprised one customer with its perfect sweetness and energizing boost. The café’s cleanliness and welcoming vibe make it a prime spot for a leisurely brunch or an afternoon spent working by the window adorned with flowers.

Despite occasional delays in order fulfillment, patrons agree it’s well worth the wait. As Medi Leigh noted, the prices are remarkable for such a hidden treasure in a bustling area. Whether you're seeking a pocket of tranquility, great food, or simply a cup of coffee, Caffe Lil Italy is a delightful escape that invites you to linger a little longer.

Amenities and More

  • Service options
    • On-site services
    • Takeaway
    • Dine-in
    • Delivery
  • Highlights
    • Great coffee
    • Great tea selection
  • Popular for
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Solo dining
    • Good for working on laptop
  • Accessibility
    • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Offerings
    • Coffee
    • Comfort food
    • Prepared foods
    • Quick bite
  • Dining options
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dessert
    • Seating
    • Table service
  • Amenities
    • Gender-neutral toilets
    • Toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Tourists
    • Transgender safe space
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Credit cards
    • Debit cards
    • NFC mobile payments
  • Children
    • Good for kids
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed
    • Dogs allowed outside

Reviews For Caffe Lil Italy

Medi Leigh
Jun 17,2025
One of my favorite cafes in the north end, great secluded location and amazing prices for the area. The only downside is it can be alittle slow to get your order but it’s worth it. Also amazing indoor vibes with a lot of seating!
Emily Bragg
Jun 4,2025
This little cafe is exactly what we were looking for. The turkey BLT was delicious. Wide selection of both cold and hot drinks. The staff was very friendly and the place is super clean. We would definitely come back again.
Matt Coughlin
Jun 3,2025
Amazing friendly staff, always quick and serving up one of the best breakfast sandwiches in the area
Sara Ansari
May 25,2025
Came to Little Italy searching for a cafe with outdoor or balcony seating and this place stole my heart. There’s one corner table with 2 seats right by the window with flowers and with a cup of cappuccino, I was able to sit here for hours to do my work. Service is top notch and highly recommend!
Loki Of Asgard
May 23,2025
Man, I wish I could rate more than five starts. Omar (I think that’s how you spell it) made me the BEST frappe after saying he has no idea how to make one, I almost didn’t believe him. It’s the perfect amount of sweet and caffeine, and gave me the best energy boost. The place is SO cute!! 10/10 3 (Btw you DEF need to add Omar’s Frappe to the menu)
Vyshnavi Vennelakanti
May 1,2025
This is an amazing place located right across the old north church! I visited this place and get a small hot chocolate. The hot chocolate was very delicious and it was the perfect drink given the cold weather outside! They also have a lot of breakfast options here. The place was not very crowded when I went there but there were a couple of others. The seating area is also good although there is limited seating.
Ivy
Apr 7,2025
Very cute place to get coffee and breakfast food. A nice walk from the North Station
Diana Needle
Mar 14,2025
What a cozy place! Great location we were trekking the Freedom Trail and it is right in front of the Old North Church! The staff it makes a beautiful experience, Omar and Heidi were very nice! They have nice pastries and good coffee! I really want to go back!

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