Came here on a Sunday for lunch with the kids while shopping on Newbury Street. I liked that they…read morehad at least a few healthy choices on the menu. I had the mediterannean salad with grilled chicken, quite good. My son had the chicken fingers, and liked it. Portions were good, prices were reasonable, and service was good. Would definitely eat here again.

Walked in while on Newbury and decided to give this place a try and ordered the following:…read more Double trouble burger (2 patties) a single patty next time probably be good for us haha this was a lot actually. Overall a good burger, wasn't overcooked and dry. Hefty and filling. Smoked applewood bacon- double American cheese. 3 piece chicken tenders with parm fries. Wish it did have more garlic parm sauce, the tenders them self don't have any flavor on the breading etc. the fries that came with, I'd probably request a bit crispier on our next visit. The space was older as with many places on Newbury. Servers were nice and accommodating. Quick in and out!

There's no better feeling than falling in love. That happened to me today, and the lucky recipient…read morewas The Bittersweet Shoppe on Newbury Street. I hadn't been back home to Boston since before COVID, and there's something special about rediscovering your hometown while finding a place that instantly feels like it's always belonged in your life. I met owner Tracy, who opened the shop after I'd moved away. She told me how the business evolved through the post-pandemic years until becoming what it is today. She absolutely nailed it. The Bittersweet Shoppe feels like an extension of Tracy herself: warm, welcoming, and full of personality. The café has an almost Harry Potter charm of coziness, complete with what I dubbed the "first date corner," a tucked-away little seating area behind the dessert counter that practically begs for two people to fall in love over dessert and coffee. The menu is something I'd expect to find at a princess/unicorn party, complete with sandwiches, cakes, cookies, pastries, fried dough, specialty drinks...there's so much to choose from that if I came back every day to try something different, I'll still be here through next February. My sister ordered the iced coconut coffee. I went with a peanut butter-drizzled iced coffee that was so sinfully good I may have to stop by confession this weekend. The indoor seating is every bit as charming as the outdoor patio, making it one of those rare places where you genuinely want to linger instead of rushing off to your next stop. I had to fly back to Los Angeles today, but I'll be back home soon. And when I do, I already know where my first date will be.

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!!

The service was exceptional!!!! The food was so so so good. The place was so aesthetic…read more I dropped part of my falafel sandwich on the floor by accident and the server brought me extra falafel. So so so kind!!! Highly recommend.

For nearly $55 for two people I expected better than bad service, pitiful portion sizes, no drinks…read moreand no sides. I am disappointed, from the very start to the end my experience was quite bad. The kitchen did not allow a bread substitution for the sandwich we ordered, they did not do waffles at this location either, and when we got our food the portion sizes were very small. The salmon was very overpriced for how much they offered; $27 for a piece of salmon only a few inches across was insulting, but apparently that is just how it is served there (picture below, you can see the pieces of broccoli are almost as big as the fish!) The other dish we got was the chicken sandwich, which is cut into two halves. The first half was normal but there was basically no chicken on the second half of the sandwich, it was essentially all bread. We brought it up to a manager and they got us a new piece of chicken, which fit entirely alongside the old piece of chicken on the bun because it was so small. On top of that we had to wait around nearly half an hour after finishing and had to flag down a waiter to get our check and go. The service overall was very slow. I will never come back to this 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!

Buttermilk & Bourbon is one of my new favorite spots in Backbay! The food was really good, the…read moredrinks were great, and the whole vibe was fun and lively. Everything we ordered was flavorful and came out really good. The service was also great and everyone was friendly and attentive. Definitely a good spot for brunch, dinner, or just coming in for drinks and good food with friends. I had a really good experience and would definitely come back! Our waiter was super great and had great recommendations throughout dinner

The catfish had good flavor and could easily have been an 7 out of 10 if it had been fried just a…read morelittle crispier. I was also expecting pieces of fish rather than small nuggets. The cucumber salad that it was served with was quite good, but serving the already slightly undercooked fish directly on top of it only made the coating softer and mushier. We also had the biscuits and they were good, although just a tiny bit dry. I have an allium allergy so there were not many other options for me to try. Overall, the flavors were there, but a few adjustments to the texture and presentation would have made the meal much better.

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.

Well, all the hype turned out to be accurate. From start to finish, we had such a wonderful time…read more My husband and I got reservations for 6 inside and were immediately seated. The decor is really cute and all the staff we interacted with were great. I got my first lobster roll (hot) with their fries. It was everything I dreamed of! So much lobster meat and just the right amount of butter. A squeeze of lemon really made everything pop. And the fries were excellent too-- I was going to ask for vinegar for mine but they were perfect plain. My husband got the lobster pasta and completely wolfed it down so I assume he liked it... I got a Sauvignon blanc which was kind of meh (no fault of the restaurant) and my husband got a cider. We were beat at the end and didn't get dessert. I highly recommend stopping here if you get a chance. 10/10 Well, all the hype turned out to be accurate. From start to finish, we had such a wonderful time. My husband and I got reservations for 6 inside and were immediately seated. The decor is really cute and all the staff we interacted with were great. I got my first lobster roll (hot) with their fries. It was everything I dreamed of! So much lobster meat and just the right amount of butter. A squeeze of lemon really made everything pop. And the fries were excellent too-- I was going to ask for vinegar for mine but they were perfect plain. My husband got the lobster pasta and completely wolfed it down so I assume he liked it... I got a Sauvignon blanc which was kind of meh (no fault of the restaurant) and my husband got a cider. We were beat at the end and didn't get dessert. I highly recommend stopping here if you get a chance. 10/10

Saltie Girl was easily one of our favorite meals in Boston…read more We had heard so much about Saltie Girl and knew how popular it was, so we made sure to get a reservation. Even going in the middle of the week, almost every normal lunch time slot was already booked. We managed to snag a 2:45 PM reservation, and when we arrived, it was VERY clear why reservations are a good idea. The place was still packed! The outdoor patio was completely full, but luckily we had booked indoor seating. Honestly, it worked out perfectly. We got to enjoy the beautiful interior and restaurant atmosphere while escaping the Boston humidity. We were warmly greeted and seated right away. Service throughout our meal was friendly, quick, and attentive, especially considering how busy they were. The menu is fairly small, but there was still so much we wanted to try. We started with the Hamachi Tartare, made with yuzu leche de tigre, serrano, Sweety Drop peppers, and macadamia nuts. This was such a refreshing start. Bright, citrusy, slightly spicy, and full of different textures without overpowering the hamachi. Of course, we HAD to order the famous New England Lobster Roll. We opted for the cold version, and it absolutely lived up to our expectations. There was plenty of lobster, and the flavor was fresh and clean without being overly dressed. Definitely one of my favorite lobster rolls from our Boston trip. The Jonah Crab Carbonara was another standout. Spaghetti with crab, corn, chanterelles, pecorino, and preserved lemon made for such an interesting combination. It was rich and comforting, but the preserved lemon helped brighten everything up so it didn't feel too heavy. My partner ordered the Saltie Girl Clam Chowder, made with potatoes, celery, bacon, and fried clams. He could NOT stop talking about it afterward. Out of all the chowders he tried during our trip, this was his favorite. It clearly left an impression because he was still bringing it up later in the trip! Even the warm house-made artisanal bread with sea salt butter deserves a mention. Sometimes bread and butter is just bread and butter...but this was absolutely worth ordering. And because we were in Boston, there was no way we were skipping the freshly shucked oysters. We tried the Unicorn Pink from Damariscotta, Maine, which was medium-large, deep and meaty with a mineral finish. The Rocky Nook from Kingston, Massachusetts was much larger, with a medium brine, silky texture, and buttery-sweet finish. Lastly, the Paine's Creek from Brewster, Massachusetts was smaller with a clean brine and a really nice sweet citrus finish. Trying all three side by side was such a fun way to taste how different each oyster could be. For drinks, we kept things simple with a pint of beer and their Frosé Spritz, which was especially refreshing on a warm and humid afternoon. From start to finish, everything we ordered was delicious. There really wasn't a dish we regretted ordering. If I had to pick the most memorable items, it would be the cold lobster roll for me and the clam chowder for my partner. Those were the dishes we were still talking about afterward. The only downside is that Saltie Girl is clearly very popular, so getting a prime reservation can be difficult. The menu is also on the smaller side, so if you're looking for a massive seafood menu with endless choices, this isn't really that kind of restaurant. But what they do offer feels intentional and very well executed.

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!

I'm a sucker for a long line because that's how I know a place is good and this place delivered…read more Standing at 4.3 stars at 3.5k reviews (at the time of this post) is an impressive feat, and my ravenous appetite that hit me when I walked off the plane in Boston brought me here and I couldn't be happier that it did. The pancakes were so well made and I normally dislike thicker pancakes. The service was very accommodating to the items on the menu on excluding or including small things which was pleasant. The art and the vibe all over this place and its branding also add to the good feels of this place. Next time I'm in town I'll be sure to try to get a reservation or put my name down to accommodate for the wait time, this place was a hit.

A solid New England brunch spot with locations throughout the greater Boston area! Unique, colorful…read moreambiance with humble service who make you feel at home. I absolutely love sweet and savory, so I am a big fan of their chicken and waffles. The chicken was crisp and moist at the same time! The waffles are Belgian-style with some savory components mixed inside like bacon, roasted corn, and cheese, which paired perfectly with the chicken and hot honey drizzle. If you're like me, I think you would really enjoy this one. Have brought vegan and gluten-free friends here, who had lovely meals as well. Overall, a classic brunch spot where any plate you order will hit the spot.

My Favorite gelato in Boston, so many different flavors and they are all delicious, services is…read moregreat and attentive

the best gelato ever! I didn't know they had one in the us so I'm so excited to come here moreread more