It looks like a Brooklyn-based coffeehouse chain is expanding further in Boston.
According to an Instagram update from Bret Clancy, Blank Street Coffee is gearing up to open a new location near the Back Bay–South End border, at the corner of St. Botolph and West Newton Streets. While an official address has not yet been confirmed, signage was recently spotted outside of a long-vacant building at 250 West Newton St in the St. Botolph neighborhood.
Launched in 2020 by Issam Freiha and Vinay Menda, the brand started as a battery-powered coffee cart on a Brooklyn sidewalk. Their mission was to streamline specialty coffee—keeping it high-quality, quick, and relatively affordable. That minimalist, tech-driven model has since fueled the company’s significant growth.
Today, Blank Street operates more than 40 locations across major cities including New York, Boston, Washington, D.C., and several hubs throughout the U.K. Locally, the company already has a strong footprint, with cafés in neighborhoods like Allston, South Boston, the West End, Cambridge, Brookline, Back Bay, and Beacon Hill, plus another in the pipeline for Downtown Crossing.
Known for its signature matcha green aesthetic, Blank Street pairs classic espresso offerings with a lineup of creative, seasonally-inspired drinks, including the Lemon Loaf Matcha, Iced Strawberries & Cream Latte, and Cherry Glaze Cold Brew Latte. A small selection of pastries, such as banana bread and almond croissants, are also available.
The company has not yet responded to What Now Boston’s requests for comment, and an official opening date for the upcoming location hasn’t been announced. Stay tuned for updates.
