The 21 Coolest Small Businesses In Boston

Twitter/@TheCoffeeTrikeThe Coffee Trike is a full-service, traveling coffee bar on wheels.Boston is a culturally rich city, combining old and new influences for a thriving small business scene.

Walk the cobblestone streets of the North End, and you'll discover the most authentic cannolis outside of Italy. Slurp back a freshly shucked oyster at the oldest restaurant in America, just a few blocks from Faneuil Hall.

Or if you're looking to escape the frigid temperatures, stay inside and check out Beantown's up-and-coming online startups.

It's just a wicked cool place to be.