It is a quaint, industrial chic warehouse setting with mostly outdoor picnic / cafe seating and…read moreextremely tiny, takeout-friendly food cubicles. A couple places have some casual indoor seating. While there have been rave reviews about a variety of food and specialty drinks, they seem to be older reviews. Several places are gone, with empty shops taking up space where my food options should be. There is an urban, cosmopolitan, hipster vibe and palate, and a few tried-and-true spots that have stood the test of time. But it is a very small courtyard with extremely difficult-to-find street parking. It is always worth a look when a food hall applies adaptive reuse in such a creative way as in this warehouse/mill district. But these empty storefronts leave much room for improvement. It is worth a visit, but adjust your expectations to a handful of food-truck style options. It is a cool environment to have a drink and a nosh.

This is a hidden gem right outside of Boston. I enjoyed the variety of small businesses and fun…read morevibe of the market. Clothes, jewelry, stationary, thrifting! You can easily spend a couple of hours here with friends, checking out the shops, eating food, and then getting a beer or glass of wine. The courtyard is fabulous place to hang out and catch up with someone, which is what I did one afternoon.

An A-OK food court that is the ground floor of the Massachusetts Transportation Building. A bunch…read moreof tables in a central area, a few hot food vendors that have oriental, pizza, sandwiches and such. The entrances to the building also have both of the popular coffee chains and a freaky fast sandwich spot. There's something for everyone here. And the free wifi seemed to work okay. Tip: You can bring your Halal Guys or Blaze pizza here.

I came to City Place in Boston several times mostly because it was the pick up and drop off…read morelocation for a tour company I used on two tours while in Boston (Grayline/Beantown Trolley). I will say I was little surprised and disappointed. This is not at all like City Place in Doral (Miami) where I am from. There it is open air, large, beautiful and full of fun places and great restaurants to eat at. This City Place seems more like an indoor food court with the only restaurants I saw to be blaze pizza and the paragon of great Asian food P.F Chang's (lol). Still this is where I went on some great tours. If your visiting Boston, I would definitely check out the tours Grayline/Beantown has. One great thing besides the tour company at City Place is the life size statue of Edgar Allen Poe. Obviously a small man who cast a long shadow. If your wondering why is there a statue of him in Boston? Well, he was born there. Per the tour guide, it was funded by a limited edition Edgar Allen Poe bobble head... wish I could have known I would have bought it! I love Edgar Allen Poe ever since I read this poem of his in middle school that spoke to me: From childhood's hour I have not been As others were -- I have not seen As others saw -- I could not bring My passions from a common spring -- From the same source I have not taken My sorrow -- I could not awaken My heart to joy at the same tone -- And all I lov'd -- I lov'd alone -- Then -- in my childhood -- in the dawn Of a most stormy life -- was drawn From ev'ry depth of good and ill The mystery which binds me still -- From the torrent, or the fountain -- From the red cliff of the mountain -- From the sun that 'round me roll'd In its autumn tint of gold -- From the lightning in the sky As it pass'd me flying by -- From the thunder, and the storm -- And the cloud that took the form (When the rest of Heaven was blue) Of a demon in my view -- I loved the detail of the statue... the Tell-Tale Heart... the Raven... amazing! The statue was awesome. The tour company was great. The rest...uninspiring.

Definitely one of my fav spots in Davis sq. to quietly hangout and get some work done…read more The coffee is always great, the vibes are always relaxing and lots of seating if you avoid the crazy high footfall time. The people are always smiling and although dogs are not allowed but they do let you in with your buddy for picking up orders. That's a plus for me as I mostly will order coffee for pickup when am there with my doggo. Woohoo...

I visit the area often and have stopped by Diesel every now and then for a drink or a quick lunch…read moreand never really had an issue. I've even popped into the photobooth on a quiet day, which was a fun experience. Today I ordered ahead and found a seat near the back. I went up to the pickup counter a few minutes before the estimated pickup time and watched as people got their orders. A few minutes after my pickup time when the rush died down a little (order status was still pending), I still didn't hear my name or see my strawberry lemonade and bagel sandwich on the counter so I checked in with an employee. I gave them my name and the employee gestured to a hot latte. It obviously wasn't my order so I asked again if there was an order for Deborah and again, the employee rather impatiently insisted that the latte was mine. I had to clarify my name again before they finally took a look at a bagel that had been sitting right in front of them. They didn't even apologize and said something about someone else taking my strawberry lemonade before finally making me my drink. My drink was good but my sandwich was lukewarm. Weird interaction that left a bad taste. I've never had a strong reason to come back to Diesel but I now have a reason to stay away.

I stumbled upon their stall at Union Square Farmer's Market…read more Apple & Berries Tart: The crust was both crisp and fluffy, somewhat like cookies, crumbling into pieces with each bite, and the buttery aroma was incredibly rich. The filling was predominantly blueberry, with barely any apple flavor.

I'm a recent Mariposa convert. The very first time I came here, I tried something and didn't like…read moreit, but I won't even list the item here since I think it was more an issue of MY taste than of it not being GOOD. After coming again with friends, someone recommended the avocado banh mi. It's one of my favorite sandwiches now! The bread is so fluffy and delicious, and all the vegetables make it a light but filling lunch. The coffee is also good, I've tried a lot of the different iced latte flavors and haven't found one I don't like yet :) This place feels like a classic local hangout. It gets busy, and the wait can be like 30 minutes just for a sandwich. It's not a fancy place or a place to get in and out quickly. It's a place for a chill, lazy Sunday morning, with friends or with a book/laptop.

Yelp Review 2026 #200:…read more Boston is not lacking in good restaurants but what better way to showcase that than to have a bunch of eateries in one food hall!? I appreciate food halls because if you're with people, they can choose wherever and whatever they want to eat. Or if you can't decide what you want to eat, you can just walk around until something catches your attention. High Street Place Food Hall doesn't seem like a big place for a food hall. But it has over 15 food vendors and bars. Some open for breakfast as early as 7am. Some don't open until 11am for lunch. Some stay open until 8pm, 9pm or 10pm. I've been here multiple times while in Boston since my hotel is less than a 10-minute walk away. I've had breakfast here and a late dinner. I've tried multiple vendors like Mother Juice, Noble Castella, and Dive Bar. There are plenty of tables and seats and the space is always clean the times I went. There are seats out on the patio. The restrooms are clean too. There was a DJ when I went at night after a World Cup game. The place was decorated for the World Cup. I loved that.

This is a TOURIST TRAP and we fell right into it. The…read morechicken sandwich place-Soggy and tough. Fries not seasoned and bland. Pizza place- the most boring $7 piece of pizza we've ever had. It was ok but just mid. The taco place- absolutely insane. We ordered a bowl and the rice at the bottom was SO HOT it completely melted the bowl and it collapsed as my daughter tried to eat it. She was horrified that she just injected that many microplastics from a literally melted bowl. Yes, they refunded us for the bowl but it overall an awful dining experience. What a waste of money and I hate how they market this hall like it's AMAZING. We were cheated.

A nice upscale market in the Kendall/MIT area. This is part of the Roche Brothers brand. They have…read moreall your basic grocery store staples, plus a hot bar, deli, bakery, cafe, and even some plants and home/beauty products. Some things are pricey, others are reasonable and average. They do charge for bags I believe. Plus they have a seating area to eat food.

I really loved this experience! I was working at one Cambridge and stopped by here both days I was…read moreon site. It was lovely. Great selection and super quick and easy. Lots of healthy choices. The vibe was great and it was very clean. Great assortment of breakfast items which is perfect before heading into the office. I liked how I could easily find a wide range of what I could eat and it was fast and convenient but not unhealthy. I liked their fresh orange juice too!

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.

Tatte has become such a favorite that we now seek it out in whichever neighborhood we're visiting…read more And this coveted spot to be on top of my coffeeshop list is well earned. The nicest friendliest staff I've met in a while. Great spacious inviting setup that is clean and modern while also invoking the traditional French bistro aesthetic. Excellent menu of sweet and savory options as well as hot and cold beverages. Comfortable seating. Reasonable pricing. Indulgent variety behind the case and fresh menu items for lunch. See how it earned a perfect score?

I visited Boston and looked up the best coffee shops to try and came across this one. It was so…read morecute inside and had lots of different seating options. I like how bright & clean it looks inside. The line to order was pretty quick. Everyone was super kind too! Lots of pastries to pick from. I tried a pastry and it was good. I got an iced latte with vanilla and it was AMAZING!!! One of the smoothest coffees I've had!! It was kinda pricey in my opinion for how small it was, but I loved it!