Sip Café sits at the edge of the park in its own one-story gazebo-like glass building with reasonable indoor and spacious outdoor seating under the arbor canopy. Whether you work downtown or are passing through, escape the city pace for a peaceful spell enjoying George Howell Coffee, a long time Boston tradition.

Mr. Howell’s quality coffee pervades throughout the city in his own cafés as well as supporting others. Sip offers all the usual quality pastries, an always rotating soup de jour, and a variety of salads and sandwiches. If you’re still ensconced in this lovely location after you’ve finished your lunch and coffee, you might feel inclined to enjoy a beer from the tap, a glass of chardonnay, cabernet, or even an espresso martini, which seems to be all the rage right now. I’ve been a long-time fan of George Howell, ever since he owned the Coffee Connection. When you see George’s name on the coffee, you know you are in good hands.