Survivability Rankings for Coffee Shop in Boston
StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Boston neighborhoods to open a Coffee Shop, at a good address, from Teele Square (84.0% survival) to Germantown (64.4%).
By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: October 2026 | Methodology
Quick Summary
- Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address
- #1 Neighborhood: Teele Square: 84.0% at a good address, 83.1% at a typical address for Coffee Shop (28 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure)
- Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 28 of 52 ranked
- Average across the 52 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 71.9% for Coffee Shops
- Most challenging area: Germantown: 64.4% at a good address, 55.0% at a typical address
- Revenue Capture Score: the most important factor in choosing a location, StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address
- Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →
Table of Contents
- Summary
- 10 Best Neighborhoods
- Where Would a Coffee Shop Make the Most Money?
- What Should I Consider?
- Where Should I Start?
- FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
- FAQ: Can a Coffee Shop Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
- FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
- FAQ: Is a Coffee Shop a Good Tenant?
- Landlord Survivability Data
- Best Neighborhoods for Any Business
Summary
Of all the neighborhoods in and around Boston, Teele Square ranks #1 for opening a Coffee Shop, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 83.1% at a typical address (28 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 77.2%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Germantown, at 64.4% at a good address and 55.0% at a typical address. Neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation: always check your specific address.
What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Boston to Open a Coffee Shop?
Teele Square ranks #1 of the 52 ranked neighborhoods in and around Boston for Coffee Shop survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:
| Rank | Neighborhood | Metro | At a good address | Average (typical address) | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teele Square | Boston | 84.0% | 83.1% | 84.0% | 77.2% |
| 2 | Central Hill | Boston | 84.0% | 83.0% | 84.0% | 79.5% |
| 3 | Davis Square | Boston | 84.0% | 82.1% | 84.0% | 73.6% |
| 4 | Mid-Cambridge | Boston | 84.0% | 82.0% | 84.0% | 49.4% |
| 5 | Chinatown | Boston | 84.0% | 81.3% | 84.0% | 48.0% |
| 6 | Porter Square | Boston | 84.0% | 81.1% | 84.0% | 66.9% |
| 7 | North End | Boston | 84.0% | 80.7% | 84.0% | 55.6% |
| 8 | Ball Square | Boston | 84.0% | 80.7% | 84.0% | 66.4% |
| 9 | Assembly Square | Boston | 84.0% | 79.5% | 84.0% | 65.1% |
| 10 | Fenway | Boston | 84.0% | 78.5% | 84.0% | 48.0% |
For the most current predictions, visit StreetSpring to analyze your specific location in real-time. Because local conditions evolve weekly, the live survivability tool offers a more current snapshot than any published ranking.
The ranking runs on the good-address figure (the 90th percentile of the scored addresses in each neighborhood). Average is the typical address; Best and Challenging Locations are the highest and lowest scored address in the neighborhood. Every figure is the projected chance of lasting two or more years, as printed in the linked file. See our full methodology →
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Where in or Around Boston Would a Coffee Shop Make the Most Money?
Where a Coffee Shop would make the most money in or around Boston comes down to the exact address. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address.
Teele Square is ranked #1 for Coffee Shop survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 83.1% at a typical address; Germantown is ranked last of the 52, at 64.4% at a good address and 55.0% at a typical address. Revenue at a specific storefront is what the Revenue Capture Score estimates, so check it for each address you are weighing.
The rankings below show how far apart the neighborhoods of one city sit for the same business type. Opening a Coffee Shop in Boston requires careful location choice. Across the 52 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Coffee Shop lasts two or more years is 71.9% at a typical address. Different business types will have different forecasted spend than others, and all of those would have different projections for each location.
What Should I Consider When Opening a Coffee Shop in or Around Boston?
When selecting a location for a Coffee Shop in or around Boston, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. The single most important number in a location decision is the Revenue Capture Score, StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. We apply advanced machine learning to massive commercial real estate datasets to build accurate models. Some competition is beneficial to attract customers with similar intents to the same area. These insights come from StreetSpring's exclusive, in-house forecasting models. StreetSpring scores 500+ business types: 153 base business types, most of them at 5 price points, which is 569 type-and-price combinations you can choose in the tool.
This can be summarized as:
Revenue Capture Score = Projected Market Share × Forecasted Spend on Specific Business
Related: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters
StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. The live platform incorporates the most recent competitor, housing vacancy, and spending data for your exact address.
Where in or Around Boston Should I Start a Coffee Shop?
StreetSpring's analysis shows the best areas are Teele Square, Central Hill, and Davis Square, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Germantown, Adams Shore, and Merrymount. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific address.
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- National City Survivability: Coffee Shop
- National Neighborhood Survivability: Coffee Shop
What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Boston to Open a Coffee Shop?
Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Coffee Shop in Boston is Teele Square, at 84.0% at a good address and 83.1% at a typical address (28 ranked neighborhoods share the 84.0% good-address figure), followed by Central Hill and Davis Square. 28 of the 52 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.
Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape: these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.
Can a Coffee Shop Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Boston?
Yes, neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation. Even in neighborhoods ranked outside the top 10, individual storefronts with strong foot traffic, low direct competition, and favorable lease terms can outperform the area average. Even neighborhoods with modest average scores can harbor exceptional individual locations. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.
How Often Are Coffee Shop Rankings in Boston Updated?
StreetSpring recalculates survivability scores regularly using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Rankings are updated quarterly; the live tool always reflects the most current predictions for any address in Boston.
Is a Coffee Shop a Good Tenant for Boston Landlords?
In Teele Square, the projected chance that a new Coffee Shop lasts two or more years is 83.1% at a typical address and 84.0% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.
Landlord Survivability Data for Coffee Shop in Boston
If you own commercial property in Boston and are considering a Coffee Shop tenant, here is what the data shows: Teele Square is ranked first (83.1% at a typical address), Central Hill second (83.0% at a typical address), and Davis Square third (82.1% at a typical address). You can see the Survivability Score for your location for any business right now.
StreetSpring can give you the precise likelihood that hundreds of different businesses will last at an exact address.
Related: How Landlord Representatives Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity
What Are the Best Neighborhoods in or Around Boston for My Business Overall?
You can see the best neighborhoods in or around Boston to open any type of business in our article Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Boston.
Related Resources
- Business Survivability Rankings: Boston: See how Coffee Shop compares to all other business types in Boston
- Best Cities to Open a Coffee Shop in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Coffee Shop
- Business Survivability in Teele Square, Boston: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
- Business Survivability in Central Hill, Boston: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
- Business Survivability in Davis Square, Boston: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood
Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Boston are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
View technical data for Boston
StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the figures shown here.