Tradesman

Tradesman is a coffee shop and lounge in Boston’s Financial District, designed as a comfortable space to work, meet or unwind between home and the office. It serves same-day roasted Barrington Coffee, and the kitchen prepares food daily from wholesome local ingredients, from artisan breakfast sandwiches and pastries to sizable lunch sandwiches and afternoon snacks. Later in the day the bar pours craft beer, wine and cocktails.

The name draws on three ideas: the financial traders who fill the neighborhood, the global coffee trade and skilled artisan craftsmen. Meki Durakovic worked with interior designer Stephen Martyak to build the space in the historic Batterymarch building, with warm burgundy tones, exposed brick, vaulted ceilings, a stately lounge, a welcoming bar and antique decorative touches. The look aims to honor the quality of the past while celebrating the modern-day tradesman.

What to Know

• The espresso bar uses two Kees van der Westen espresso machines.
• Staff are described as warm, genuine and knowledgeable.
• The space is meant for solo focus time as well as celebrations and planning sessions.
• It is listed by the Downtown Boston Alliance under casual dining, takeout and coffee shops.