What a charming place! Ambiance was cute, cozy, and clean…read more The feta and spinach breakfast item was stellar: fresh, flavorful, and baked to the right level of crispiness. Service was friendly and helpful. Would definitely come back!!

A small, cozy cafe on newbury street that deserves more love!…read more The coffee is good, nothing out of this world. But the ambiance, decor, and quietness in here is so calm and peaceful. This is a picture perfect place for studying or work. This place does have very minimal seating. Service was great : )

I had the Best Start of my Birthday here. The Staff went over and beyond for me to have a great…read moreexperience. S/o to the whole staff plus the two servers in the front & management. S/o to the lady that paid for my meal also!! Food was a 10/10 I will be back! Ambiance is was outstanding .

Most of the food was good, especially the bread, but I ordered eggs medium and they came back easy…read more I almost never do this, but I sent them back -- they came back nearly the same! Tuesday morning kitchen crew needs to up their game. Maybe since it's not a busy day they have an amateur cooking? There were only a couple of people in the restaurant..

Still amazing breakfasts! Loved my custom, beet celery, carrot juice…read more What I love about this place and it still chilled and people are friendly and they do an amazing job. I can't complain. Food is fabulous. Love that it hasn't changed over the years.

After all my visits to Boston, I finally made it to Trident Booksellers & Café. Since the…read moremonsoon-like rains of the previous day ended, this was a perfect sunny day to take a short walk to Newbury Street. The ordering and payment all go through the Toast app, accessible with the menu included on the QR codes on each numbered table. EASY! And DELICIOUS. I had the chicken salad wrap, and my son enjoyed the tuna melt. After this great lunch, we ambled through the well-stocked bookstore, admiring the variety of choices. What a find!

I wish I took more photos but wow the food was amazing!!!…read more The drinks were top tier, and well crafted. We started with a dozen oysters for an appetizer. The whole menu is tapas style so definitely order a couple and try it all. We got the fried chicken thighs, the steak frites, and the AMAZING honey biscuits. Honestly I wish we tried more so we will definitely be back. It was kind of loud, and not shocking for Boston, but kind of tight. The only thing I have to say is that the bartender wasn't that attentive.

Would highly recommend B&B for brunch! Their biscuits are TO DIE FOR - definitely a must get when…read moreyou visit. We also had the chicken sliders and pulled pork Benedict, which were good but nothing to write home about tbh (the chicken slider was a little fishy weirdly). Drinks here are also fun! They have such a great variety but we really enjoyed the margs and hurricane

Caffe Bene's caramel latte was my favorite coffee drink in undergrad, and I have yet to find…read moreanything that beats it where I live now. So the last two summers when I've spent two weeks in Cambridge for my master's degree program, it's well worth the 40 minute public transportation journey to spend a few hours of the afternoon here. It's hard to describe what's so special about my favorite caramel latte - it's more so that it doesn't have any bad qualities. It's strong, but it's not "too" anything - too milky, too bitter, too sweet, too cocoay. It also makes me feel good. I don't even consider myself a coffee snob (though I do think I'm attuning more to the variety of qualities in recent years); I'll drink and enjoy most caffeinated beverages. This one is just really good. I stayed to read for a while since it's such a nice space, and tried a matcha latte which similarly wasn't "too" anything. These drinks are both 10/10 - maybe not universally, like I'm not saying they're objectively the best coffee and matcha ever, they're just balanced so perfectly for my tastes. The lids on the hot drinks with a convenient little mouth tube also made me realize that we've been settling for imperfect drink lid mouth holes our entire lives. Anyway it's really lovely here!

Caffe Bene is a Korean cafe chain that has found its niche in Boston as one of the better late…read morenight options in a city that does not offer many after dark. The location near Northeastern and Symphony Hall gives it a built in audience of students and concertgoers, and the spacious hardwood interior handles both crowds comfortably without ever feeling chaotic despite the energy that tends to fill it on a busy evening. The drinks are the main reason to come, and the specialty lattes are where the menu shines. We tried the strawberry latte and the misutgaru latte, both of which lean closer to dessert drinks than traditional coffee preparations, thick and satisfying in a way that works well for a late night treat. The bingsu is the food item worth ordering, and the green tea and red bean versions are both well executed in a way that the rest of the food side does not always match. The macarons are a solid accompaniment, crispy on the outside with a lightly gooey center that lands where it should. Service is friendly and efficient, handling the steady flow of customers without delays even when the cafe is full. The space remains comfortable throughout, with plenty of seating and a relaxed energy that makes it easy to settle in for an extended visit. Beyond the drinks and bingsu, the food menu is uneven, and some of the pastries feel more convenient than considered. Sticking to the specialty lattes and the bingsu is the smarter approach. For a late night cafe stop in Boston that reliably delivers on atmosphere and a few standout items, Caffe Bene fills a gap that few other spots in the city address.

My daughter was performing in town and she mentioned she wanted to go to this place for the food…read more We took the walk from Fenway and visited. I have to say, it was one of the best restaurants I have visited in a long time. The server informed us how the menu worked because I have never had tinned food before. For the people reading this. It is a tinned canned of seafood that is presented on a mini charcuterie board. Nice concept! It came with half loaf of bread and butter, flavors salts, jams and peppers. We also ordered the Caesar salad and my wife said it was the best salad she has ever had. It looks small in the picture but it is not small. It came with a thinly sliced toasted bagel on top. I am in Boston and I wanted to try the clam chowder and it was far the best clam chowder I have ever had. I have had lots of clam chowders and there was no comparison. The place is a very unique restaurant with a charm that was very pleasant. Definitely going back next time in Boston.

Saltie Girl is a classic Boston stop and borderline a must-try if you're visiting. The warm lobster…read moreroll was great, and the clam chowder was another standout for us. The place appears to always be busy, but we were impressed that they were still finding ways to accommodate walk-ins and keep things moving. We sat at the bar top, which is definitely a little tight quarters, but honestly about what we expected from a spot this popular and busy. Great seafood, lively atmosphere, and absolutely worth having on your Boston list.

Rule #1: Never say no to bread. This time, I didn't even get the chance - it just showed up. As it…read moreshould. Started with the charcuterie board, and that first combo of cheese + jam + warm bread - one of those ratatouille moments. Simple, but exactly right. Then the salad - a little sweetness from the pecans, and somehow going back and forth between that and the charcuterie felt like the right strategy. Service was super solid and attentive without hovering, always around when you needed something. Ordered a Kronenbourg 1664 mid-meal - crisp, slightly sweet, easy to keep sipping. Then the seared salmon came out, topped with shrimp. More seafood with my seafood? Absolutely. Left completely full, finishing off the extra jam as a low-effort dessert. Could've ordered something sweet, but sometimes it's better to switch locations and convince yourself you're being active on the way to the next spot. indoor = warm and cozy outside = sun and dogs

Finally went here for brunch/lunch after walking past it all the time since they opened!…read more Really cute place, feels warm and cozy especially on a sunny but cold windy spring day! Very charming interior with the plants and comfy seating along the wall and the lighting. They are walk in only and do not take reservations so be prepared for a wait. We got there around 1pm on Sunday afternoon and it was full - they said it would be a 1 hour wait. So we put our name down and were just waiting for another friend and standing in the tiny vestibule- and then surprisingly after about 10 minutes were told that 4 spots cleared at the bar!! I ordered the Mamas breakfast- scrambled eggs, toast, no bacon, salad. The eggs were soft and rich cooked in butter no doubt. I asked for jam for my toast and it was a fresh chunky strawberry jam - went great with the buttered toast. Hubs and a friend both got the smoked salmon - seemed a bit light - so I shared my eggs with hubs. Other friend got the eggs Benedict which looked amazing and he really enjoyed it too. They also ordered mimosas - how that comes is they serve a bottle of the alcohol (if you order a bottle that is) and a carafe of the orange juice. Hubs ordered a Ferrero Rocher-tini- which is listed under the Grown Up Coffee section in the drinks menu - it was very decadent! We had a nice leisurely brunch and pretty much closed the place down as they close at 3pm. Got some pics of the place empty too! Service was friendly. Overall a great experience- will be back for another meal for sure!

Avocado toast was mostly "toast " Covered with an massive amount of lettuce. Breakfast empanadas…read morewere great! Mimosa flight delicious!

I love this place and the Back Bay location is special. The atmosphere is old school diner meets…read morevibrant colorful food haven. The staff at every location are friendly (shocking...I know) but these Back Bay servers don't mess around. They get you in fed and out all without ever feeling rushed. Definitely recommend the NH egg scramble - so good, but you really can't go wrong on the menu.