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Inside Lovestruck Books in Harvard Square. Founded by coffee legend George Howell (Coffee Connection, 1975). World-class beans sourced globally, meticulous roasting.
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11 Mifflin Pl, Cambridge, MA 02138
Daily: 8AM-6PM
3 min walk from Harvard
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