A fast-growing, tech-savvy coffee chain is planting another flag in Boston.
Blank Street Coffee is preparing to open a new café at 278 Washington St in Downtown Crossing, according to an Instagram update from local food account @caffeinatedliv. While the company did not immediately respond to What Now Boston’s requests for comment, signage has already been spotted at the site, and earlier reports from both the Boston Business Journal and The Boston Globe corroborate this news.
Founded in 2020 by Issam Freiha and Vinay Menda, Blank Street began as a battery-powered mobile coffee cart with a clear goal: to make high-quality specialty coffee more accessible—and more affordable—without sacrificing speed or consistency. That pared-down, tech-forward approach quickly caught on.
In just a few short years, the Brooklyn-born, venture-backed brand has ballooned to more than 40 locations worldwide, spanning cities like New York, Boston, Washington, D.C., London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Edinburgh.
Blank Street has become known for its sleek, matcha green branding and playful menu. In addition to classic espresso drinks, the chain offers inventive matcha and latte flavors—think pistachio, white chocolate, and blueberry—alongside seasonal specials. Most locations also feature a selection of locally sourced pastries, plus teas and other non-coffee options.
An official opening date for the Downtown Crossing café has not yet been announced, so stay tuned for official updates. In the meantime, Boston-area fans can find eight existing Blank Street locations in Allston, South Boston, the West End, Cambridge, Brookline, Back Bay, and Beacon Hill.
