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Caffe Vittoria in the North End of Boston is a place to be thankful for

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Real Estate Agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties 01238708

I am so grateful that Caffé  Vittoria in the North End of Boston aka in Little Italy is still around. It has been one of my favorite Cafes when I lived in Boston. It was the first Italian Café that opened in 1929. Nothing has changed, if you want to have the best Cappuccino in Boston outside of Italy, then this is a must visit destination.

On our recent trip to Boston,  even though we were only there for less than six full days, we managed to stop in twice with friends.  I had conversations with friends about various places that sadly have closed. They were Boston Institutions. Hence, Therefore, I was very thankful that I was able to stop in and share a Cappuccino with friends.

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This Café has been around even before as well as during prohibition times, in the daytime it is a great place to have a Cappuccino and Tiramisu, they make the best Tiramisu in Boston some people might say they make the best Cannoli’s too. Just to be clear next door Mike’s Pastry and I would disagree, they make the second best Cannoli’s😊! 

Late at night you might want to go downstairs and check out the vibe reminiscent of the prohibition days. People drink and can even smoke a hukkah pipe if you are interested in that as well as ciggars. As of 2014 this is the only establishment in Boston that permits smoking ciggars.

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Generally, I prefer to stay upstairs close to the entrance door there is a small nook just enough for two tables. Most of the time I was able to get the table where I like it. On this trip one out of two times I did manage it. I took some pictures to share with you here. This nook is like a mini museum of the history of Caffé Vittoria. Now if you look at the cups and the porcelain decorations, you will notice the words HEREND.  A name that is synonymous with Luxury Porcelain all over the Globe and they were founded in 1826 in a small town in Hungary. They  specialize in hand painted porcelain.  Caffe Vittoria received the coffee cups from The Budapest Cafe also an iconic Restaurant in Boston, (blog post to follow).  

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Just on a side note, it is not a credit card establishment, it has always been a cash establishment from its inception and it has not changed, so when you go make sure you have cash on you.

Please check out their website and if you get a chance to go to Boston, MA make sure this is on your list of must stop in destinations.

http://www.caffevittoria.com/contactus.html   

 

Address290-296 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113
 
 
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On a side note I am a bit partial to this place because after Diane and I had our first dinner date  24 + years ago, I took her to Caffé Vittoria for coffee and desert, since we did not want the date to end😊!

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Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Lisa Von Domek  I wish I insisted that you to try the Tiramisu  we went back a few days later  with local friends and shared one:))Endre

Nov 18, 2018 09:02 PM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Next time I will Endre Barath, Jr. even if only for a bite, I am just not much of a sweet's eater

Nov 18, 2018 09:15 PM
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

Hi Endre Barath, Jr. .  I love old eating establishments and love to learn the history of these. Thanks for sharing your experience.

Nov 18, 2018 09:31 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Lisa Von Domek  you are on, the good news is I do not go to Boston every day just about 4-6 years on the average, Endre

Nov 18, 2018 09:43 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Lynnea Miller  this is such a great place if you go to Boston make sure you put it on your list, Endre

Nov 18, 2018 09:43 PM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

That looks and sounds like a really cool place.  If I ever get to Boston, it's on my list of things to do. 

Nov 19, 2018 06:27 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089  love the new photo, now with that said Boston is only a flight away, my advice is September- end of October for a visit:))Endre

Nov 19, 2018 09:48 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Well, you had me at cappuccino and tiramisu, Endre!! YUM! I wish we'd known about it when we were in Boston - I would have been happy to share one bite with Lisa Von Domek ! I AM a sweet lover (sadly) and that is one of my favorite desserts too - and you know I love cappuccino!

Nov 20, 2018 10:51 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

We had some great cappuccino while in Boston but don't think we stopped at this place. In fact, I had no bad food or coffee at all.

Nov 20, 2018 08:01 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Endre Barath, Jr. I think that coffee machine was the model for the robot on Lost In Space. 

Nov 28, 2018 01:20 PM
Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

Sounds like a wonderful place Endre! I am glad you were able to make it on your trip there. -Kasey

Dec 04, 2018 12:48 AM
John Henry, Florida Architect
John Henry Masterworks Design International, Inc. - Orlando, FL
Residential Architect, Luxury Custom Home Design

Sounds very neat Endre.  Here in the 'new' South we have no historic edifices of note, so I need to make a special trip up there to see this fabled cafe.

We discovered you can mash french fries into corned beef sandwiches in Pennsylvania when we went to visit an FLW house in Bear Creek.  ha.

Dec 20, 2018 08:42 AM
Danielle O'Brien
Parkway Real Estate - West Roxbury, MA
Real estate Broker / Owner in Boston

this is one of my favorite spots. i used to live right up the road, and have sold real estate in this area. i'm so glad you were able to enjoy it on your recent trip, and even happier to see you post about it!

Jan 17, 2019 03:20 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Debe Maxwell, CRS  sounds like a good excuse to go back to Boston my advice September -October time frame:)Endre

Jan 17, 2019 05:59 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Debbie Reynolds  you should have asked me where to go ,  hope all is well with you Endre

Jan 17, 2019 06:00 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Bob "RealMan" Timm  very funny sorry for the late response, Endre

Jan 17, 2019 06:01 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Kasey & John Boles  we had a lot of fun it was short but busy six days or so...Endre

Jan 17, 2019 06:02 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

John Henry  this place is an institution so if you get a chance pop in, Endre

Jan 17, 2019 06:04 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Danielle O'Brien  thank you for finding this post and the re-blog, I see you are in West Roxbury, when I was brand new I started with Jack Conway are they still around? that was 22+ years ago, Endre

Jan 17, 2019 06:08 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

I definitely know I could get Ray to Boston, Endre! He was upset he hadn't gone with me in November!

Jan 17, 2019 07:27 PM