Hands down, my favorite coffee shop in Tremont. And to be honest, although I love coffee and pastry in a variety of places (The Root & Rising Star are my other two tops) - the COFFEE here? At Civ? is..THE BEST. I am in love.
And the fact that you can get a refill in your mug and a KILLER Raisin Oat Scone for $2.95? I mean...really? EPIC.
The building itself is unique. An old drug store, and the era shines through on the interior. With the dark thick wood work, and abundance of apothecary drawers, it is so warm and gorgeous inside.
Not a lot of seating, but that's ok. The seating that is there is made of age old wood that screams SLOW DOWN, have a cup. Read the paper (vs. your iThing) and have a great cup of joe! (and a scone)