Small, metal-rimmed chairs and tables scattered about across the four floors of well-worn marble with three bars, glass display cabinets, and a treasure trove of vintage coffee machines and espresso makers, not to mention the prints, are good enough a reason to visit here, at least once, and is as close as it gets to a museum dedicated to the evolution of the modern cup of espresso. And you know what? That claim actually holds up because this place exudes an old-world, funky, retro charm that'll transport you to rustic Italian towns and give those New England Starbucks a run for their money.
Set on the North End's Hanover Street, in the very heart of Italian quarter, you'll find Caffe Vittoria, proudly claiming to be Boston's first Italian cafe since way back in 1929.
