My pal and I decided to visit Parish Cafe for dinner. The premise of the restaurant is that multiple renowned chefs submit a dish, usually a sandwich, and the menu becomes an amalgamation of masterpieces from many respected chefs. When we walked up around 7:30 pm, the outdoor seating on this beautiful day was already full. Good sign to start! Since it was a bit windy, we asked for an indoor table and were brought in immediately, no wait. To quench my thirst, I opted for a Storrow Jam libation- a blueberry, vodka, sparkling water, lemon flavored drink. Absolutely refreshing and well presented! My pal ordered their spin on a Cuban and swapped out the chips for the dill pasta side. He loved it so much that it was gone on minutes. Being a fan of ground meats, I opted for the Hajj, a ground lamb, tzatziki, Mediterranean style sandwich. It was well flavored and large, and came with a side salad. I shared the sandwich with my friend, but agreed that his crispy Cuban was a bit tastier. We ended the evening with a bread pudding topped with vanilla ice cream to share. Massive portions! We both enjoyed to our hearts' delight, and the one dessert could have easily been shared with a third person. Our wait staff was so pleasant- friendly and warm from the start. They really made this experience shine! This is quite a pricy spot in the heart of Boston, so be prepared to pay a pretty penny for sandwiches. However, the elegance of the food is up there and it's a unique experience to pick a meal from a handful of the top chefs. read more

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Oh I LOVED this place. The sandwiches here are large and delicious. I cannot recommend the cubano one enough. Yes, it tastes nothing like an actual cuban sandwich but it just is really really good. The hot sister sandwich is also great. I'd come here constantly if I could. The prices aren't too bad in comparison to everything else nearby. There's not too many tables inside but we got lucky and were able to immediately get a table. They have some outdoor seating as well. The service was also great here, attentive and quick. Great sandwich and glad to see a local place that has a unique concept making great food. read more

Parish Cafe & Bar - THE WOODS HILL CUBANO - Sandwiches Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Came back again on a beautiful summer day and got another incredible sandwich (reuben with a sub of the eggplant) at the recommendation of the server. The strawberry basil mocktail was also 10/10! Excellent picks. The first 20 minutes or so we were well taken care of, but after the lunch rush died down it took a long time for someone to come to our table outside 1. for us to ask for the check, 2. to deliver it and 3 to run the card. It was an extra length of time we did not have to wait. Nevertheless, the food made up for it. read more

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I've been walking by Parish Cafe & Bar for months now on my commute and can't believe it has taken me this long to try them out. Their impressive menu features creative sandwiches from chefs around the Boston area, so no two sandwiches are alike. Next to the sandwiches there is a recommended beer that they suggests pairs well. The servers are friendly and attentive, even when the restaurant is packed. There is a very large bar with plenty of tvs to watch multiple games at once (very important in Boston!) When the weather is nice, there is a large patio out front which I am now looking forward to! read more

Parish Cafe & Bar - Sandwiches Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Delicious gourmet sandwiches in a very convenient location. Plenty of seating inside and staff were very friendly. I really appreciate the flexibility when it comes to substitutions here; for instance, you're allowed to swap out whatever side you want (I changed potato chips for a side salad, which was really fresh and had a delicious dressing) and one of my friends is vegetarian and was able to swap out a chicken cutlet for an eggplant cutlet in one of the sandwiches. I highly recommend the Le Mistral steak sandwich, which was super filling and everything I want in a steak sandwiches (the mashed potatoes inside? Genius. Plus, you can't go wrong with that truffle-caramelized onion-garlic flavor combination with some arugula to cut through the heaviness). read more

Parish Cafe & Bar - Sandwiches Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Such a great spot and such a cool concept! I love taking my friends here when they're visiting from out of town as it gives you so much variety. We walked in and were seated immediately- no reservation. The vibe is casual and it feels like one of those places where you can catch up with friends. We got the onion rings to start, and they were delicious! I loved the dip that they came with and highly recommend them! Our table got the clam chowder, Mexican meatball sub, and eggplant Milanese. The clam chowder and Mexican meatball got rave reviews- so while I personally did not have them, I certainly would try them in the future! I got the eggplant Milanese which is a favorite of mine- I loved the combination of the eggplant and beans. The spicy slaw is also great on the sandwich. It's one of those sandwiches that you have and then you think about until you have it again....i know this because i have personally experienced this. I also love that the menu has pairings for each sandwich- the modelo went awesome! The portions are really good, we had leftovers for both sandwiches! I'd strongly recommend trying this place out, the food is crazy good and I love that so many chefs curated the menu. read more

Parish cafe is a clean restaurant with outdoor seating. Service was fast since it wasn't too busy this day. We got the zuni roll, le mistral, and the onion rings. The zuni roll tasted like a a classic ham and cheese (even though it's smoked turkey not ham) and the le mistral was good, but nothing crazy. I think for the price point, you can find better sandwiches elsewhere. The onions were super greasy and the breading was way too thick. read more

Parish Cafe & Bar - ZUNI ROLL (bottom) + LE MISTRAL (top) - Sandwiches Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I had not been to the Parish Cafe in well more than a decade and was pleasantly surprised that it has remained a great place to go. It was quite busy as it was one of the first nice days of spring, but we were able to get a 2-top in under 15 minutes at 6:30 pm. It is a smallish dining room and seating is packed in-do not expect to have a private conversation here, but you are not super smooshed either. It is moderately loud. If seated towards the back of the dining room, you can watch food being put together in the open kitchen. Service was super friendly, quick, and gracious. My daughter had spied the chocolate chip ice cream sandwich & wanted to be sure she had room for it, so we shared the Parish Smashburger. It may not have been my first choice, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. The CC Ice Cream sandwich was amazing and quite generous in size. The That's Camp cocktail was tangy and fruity. read more

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It was good! Upon coming in we had really high expectations based on everything we had heard about the amazing sandwiches. We had the Rachels's Hot Sister and the Zuni Roll. Both sandwiches were great however I cant say that either blew me away to the level I expected based on all of the hype. The Zuni Roll was fantastic and I really enjoyed the sauce it came with but it wasn't anything too unique. The Rachels Hot Sister was good but I was more underwhelmed with this one - it was a decent pastrami sandwich but nothing special in my opinion. The pasta salad and potato salad sides were good, but again nothing special. The service was very warm and I have zero complaints. Our server was friendly and mostly attentive. The ambiance was good as well, we sat outside and it was a very casual easy lunch. Overall I would 100% come back and try something else. read more

Parish Cafe & Bar - Rachels Hot Sister & Zuni Roll - Sandwiches Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Came here on a cloudy Sunday late afternoon, there was no wait. Got seated quickly. Bowl o rings -- the onion rings were unique. It's pretty big and the aioli sauce is very good! Very relaxing setting, atmosphere is good. Got tvs spread around the space to watch sports games Mac and cheese was quite delectable, especially with the bread crumbs on top giving a nice texture! The clam chowder is a thinner base. It had great flavor though , the bread on top was a nice touch! read more

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I have been to Parish Café multiple times. It is right around the corner, and it never disappoints. This is an excellent spot if you are looking for a great sandwich and a wide selection of beer. The menu features creative sandwiches, each one inspired by local chefs, which makes for a fun and different take on a classic café experience. There is plenty of outdoor seating right on Boylston, which is ideal when the weather is nice. Inside, the vibe is casual and lively without being loud. The staff is friendly, and service has always been solid on my visits. It feels like a place you can count on for a relaxed lunch, a casual dinner, or drinks with friends. The beer list is impressive and well-suited to the menu. Everything here feels thoughtfully done but still approachable. Parish Café is not fancy, but it delivers on flavor, location, and atmosphere. It is one of my go-to places in Back Bay. read more

Great eatery located in the heart of downtown Boston. Has both indoor and outdoor seating. Went there this afternoon for lunch and ate outside. It was refreshing to have a meal outdoors in this early fall weather. I think it was about 64 degrees out. There were quite a few people who felt the same because we had plenty of company. We were seated immediately. The restaurant is known for is chef inspired sandwiches. The selection was excellent making it difficult to decide. I ordered The English, inspired by Chef Todd English of Olives and Figs. English is an award-winning chef known for his work in restaurants, television, and cookbooks. The sandwich was delicious! Almond crusted chicken breast on toasted Tuscan wheat with pickled red onions, romaine, avocado sauce and Cacio de Roma cheese. paired with mixed greens, lemon vinaigrette and toasted almonds. The service was quick and friendly. Great spot for a gourmet sandwich. read more

Parish Cafe & Bar - The English - Sandwiches Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Terrible. Probably the worst service I've ever had. Ordered a bottle of champagne with a side of cranberry juice for me and a friend. Just stopped for drinks. Our waitress. Long brown hair. Was SO rude and intentionally passive aggressive. First of all- did NOT know how to open a bottle of champagne. Brings us this water cup full of cranberry juice. I asked how I was supposed to pour it in my glass (I was expecting a carafe like every normal restaurant has) but she apparently had no idea what it was so I'm attaching a photo to educate the general public. She literally said "I can bring you a SPOON".... Um. A spoon? And I told her "you want me to spoon the cranberry juice in my champagne class?" She left and returned with a tiny stainless steel bell creamer filled of cranberry juice... I was starting to wonder if I was being pranked at this point. (She never came back after this hahah) Once we drank the first glass of champagne, I wondered if she wanted me to dump the bell creamer into the cup filled of cranberry juice lol. I don't know maybe we were the first people to ever order a bottle of champagne with a side of juice but please, this experience made me lose brain cells. Horrible. read more

Parish Cafe & Bar - Sandwiches Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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The steak sandwich is incredible. I love when a sandwich tastes a little different with every bite. It's got elements of truffle, arugula, aioli, cheesiness, and the steak is perfectly medium rare. The onions were a little toasty and caramelized which we loved. This is probably the best sandwich I've ever had and I'll be thinking about it forever. I subbed the Cape Cod chips for a mixed greens salad which was a little overdressed with lemon vinaigrette but wasn't bad. This was like $27 - the max I'd probably pay for this. The Mexican meatball sandwich was great as well but not as good, and quite difficult to eat since the bread wasn't cut through enough. We came on a November Saturday lunch and there was a short line. Inside is quite packed and tables are close. read more

Parish Cafe & Bar - steak sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Nancy is such a great bartender. I've sat at the bar a couple times and ordered an espresso martini- first time a pumpkin and second a salted caramel one. read more

Food - 8.5/10 Service - 9/10 The options of sandwiches at this place make it hard to choose one. They have chefs of other local places make recipes into the sandwich, I'm not sure exactly how it works but the menu does change because of this with some staples. There are a lot of workers so even though we didn't see our waiter as much there was always someone around to assist us. The place is small and a little tight but still cozy and we were able to feel comfortable in the small space. The sandwiches are a good size and can easily fill you up. We got the Fox ($24.95), Rachel's Hot Sister($23.95), Bondir Brisket(23.95), Alden(19.95), and tomato bisque($7.95). If you're a vegetarian and really enjoy broccoli, Alden is for you. It's completely stuffed with broccoli and the cherry peppers were the absolute best things. We asked for it on the side as my friend doesn't like spice and it was so good. It's sour and spicy and we kept asking for more! They were so sweet about it and when I asked for more, they eventually gave me a little togo container of it. The Fox was amazing, it was pretty saucy although couldn't really taste the apple. The relish was on the side as well for dipping but didn't have a strong taste compared to the aioli which was delicious. The Bondir Brisket wasn't a favorite, wasn't bad but didn't add much and the potato salad wasn't the best. Rachel's Hot Sister was delicious, it was nice and juicy and the pasta salad was replaced by cape cod chips. The tomato bisque was a little small for eight dollars but it did say it was ib a cup. Overall was a great lunch place and would definitely recommend true Dog Fish Head Sea Quench Ale to go with it. Also has a clean bathroom. read more

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Having felt another craving for a fancy sandwich, I returned to Parish cafe on a Friday evening. At 8pm, the establishment full, though a few tables opened up within a few minutes. I ordered the Cheffy 26.2 ($22.95). From Chef George Mendes at Amar, this sandwich had Vietnamese style braised pork belly on a toasted baguette with piri piri and smoked paprika mayo, pickled carrots and cucumbers and topped with cilantro sprigs. sided with mixed greens and lemon vinaigrette. At a glance, this seemed like a fancy, upscale bahn mi. That, however, undersells the sandwich. The braised pork belly almost oozed juices while remaining tender. The pickled vegetables and side salad seemed extra fresh, which is an odd description for pickled stuff. Perhaps the acidity of the pickling brine possessed just the right brightness. One nitpick on the side salad - the vinaigrette seemed too oily. read more

Parish Cafe & Bar - Sandwiches Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Tried Parish for the first time last weekend and I was blown away! Again, got super lucky to sit outside and soak up the last bit of warmth, and I also was craving a burger, which, their smashburger definitely hit the spot. My friend got the le mistral which was delicious (and I will be ordering that next time). Parish cafe is an excellent choice for lunch around Copley/Newbury. read more

One of the most flavorful sit-in sandwich spots here in Boston! Parish's whole line of sandwiches are near perfect! Le Mistral tops the spot with its highly juicy and flavorful beef topped with Dijon mustard, cheese, and onions. The sandwich is pricey but it is big and filling! I would recommend getting a sandwich and splitting it half with another person (pic shown is half a sandwich). I barely finished my half portion. The corn chowder was a unique twist with its hint of spicy taste. The staff is very friendly and the outdoor seating lightens up the mood. Indoors is very dark and intimate feeling. I would recommend going here for a co-workers lunch trip or a nice first casual dinner date! read more

Parish Cafe & Bar - Le Mistral (half) - Sandwiches Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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When will I remember to ask server for chilled white wine. My Sauvignon Blanc was not very cold But... Sean to the rescue, he took back the Sauvignon and brought me a glass of chilled Pinot Grigio. I'm happy now but wait there's more.... My B&G Lobster roll was the best lobster roll ever. It's really a LBT, Lobster, bacon and tomato on a toasted hot dog roll. Trust me, the bacon and tomato are unconventional but 'who knew' delicious. read more

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Parish Cafe has a great selection of high quality sandwiches created by notable Chefs in the Boston area! I ordered the Le Mistral and it was perfect! The beef tenderloin was a great medium rare temperature and all the ingredients worked so well together. This restaurant does get extremely busy during office work lunch hours so just keep that in mind! read more

Parish Cafe & Bar - Le Mistral - Sandwiches Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We came in and were able to find seats before the lunch rush came in! We got a corner seat and it filled up quick inside! If you want sandwiches this is the place to be. They were super difficult to eat though but the portions are HUGE. I got the Hajj. With everything together the sandwich was perfect. The meat by itself could have used more seasoning. It came with a huge salad. The sauces on it really brought the sandwich together. My husband got the fox which he loved. It was properly spicy. The we wear pink on Wednesdays was probably my favorite cocktail I've had so far here in Boston. Our waiter never really came back to check on us until we had flagged him down for the check. Overall the concept of different chefs having different sandwiches on the menu is pretty cool. read more

Parish Cafe & Bar - The Hajj - Sandwiches Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Ok so I'm in Boston for a conference and it was lunchtime. Also time to catch up with some friends who are here as well. Parish Cafe came highly recommended. The atmosphere is great - very crowded, active, bustling with energy and conversation. The decoration of the dining room was secondary; think French bistro look, not elegant and not trying to be. It's a good spot for lunch from that perspective. I got the Lydia sandwich - a lobster roll. I have had many lobster rolls in my life given that we vacation in Maine so much. This one, the Lydia, surprised me because it had bacon on it. Lobster is a mild flavor - lovely and light and luxurious but mild. The pairing with bacon seemed odd. Bacon is overwhelming. Here, it did not help the sandwich and should have been left out. The lobster roll itself was okay, average I'd say. Not to be a snob, but our lobster roll recipe is better. Today's sandwich was improved by me squeezing the lemon on it. The bun, however, could stand up to anything I've had up in Maine. So kudos on the bun. Likewise my drink - the blueberry mint lemonade - was too intense and tart. I watered it down with my drinking water and that improved the flavor for me (plus it doubled the drink I'd received). So that became a win-win! Service was top notch. The wait staff worked hard and fast. They were friendly but not overbearing. Overall Parish goes between a 3 star and a 4 star review for me. I bumped it to a 4 because of the good service. I recommend Parish if you're nearby. Don't make a special trip for it. read more

The food was really disappointing. A bland Rachel sandwich on store-bought bread for $24, and it barely filled a quarter of the plate. I tried a few things, but all were small and none were as good as I could cook at home. Staff were nice. read more

Highly suggest going after 10 PM as the sandwiches are half price and the value is strong. The sandwich bread is fresh, and the sandwiches are genuinely good. Drink prices are standard bar range. The atmosphere is fine but can get too noisy. Note that the tip is calculated on the full, non-discounted price. read more

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Needed a late night sandwich and Parish was one of the few spots open around the area. I was pleasantly surprised with the service and food. The sandwiches are absolutely AMAZING. Portions are very generous. They have a varied menu so I will definitely be going back to try other items! read more

What can I say about this place! Some amazing sandwiches and pretty awesome beer selection! Highly recommend to go after 10pm on weekdays for half off sandwiches as you won't be disappointed! read more

The Zuni roll never disappoints! It's like a Thanksgiving egg roll of deliciousness. So good! read more

Parish Cafe & Bar - ZUNI ROLL - Sandwiches Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Here's the problem, great unique sandwiches with space cadet service. Everyone looked so confused as to why we were there, they first brought out two waters will what tasted like soap in the water. Then clam chowder at 600 degrees, this concerned me that it was microwaved. The sandwiches were good but this experience wasn't worth $70 read more

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Great lunch spot. It was packed and we got seated right away. Potato salad is great! Service is friendly! They take Apple Pay (plus!)

really special concept with lots of delicious options! can't wait to return and try another sandwich. read more

Parish Cafe & Bar - Zuni Roll - Sandwiches Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The best BLT I've ever had! Service was great, the atmosphere is cozy, sat in the window seat by the front. Would love to try more sandwhiches! read more

Parish Cafe & Bar - The Flour BLT - Sandwiches Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Big fan of this place. I've been here multiple times now and have mostly gotten their sandwiches. The Le Mistral (steak sandwich) is absolutely amazing with perfectly cooked steak every time. The Fox (spicy pork cutlet) is tied for my favorite. Tried a few others that were really good as well but these are the obvious standouts if you eat steak or pork. I recommend the potato salad on the side rather than boring chips. Beer selection is always solid with reasonable prices for Boston. Service has always been great. Nice spot for a casual lunch or an upscale casual dinner. read more

Parish Cafe & Bar - The Fox - Tender, flavorful pork, perfectly lightly fried. Well balanced spice and other flavors. Perfect bread - Sandwiches Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Brilliant idea! Take the top chefs in Boston. Ask them to create a recipe for their favorite sandwich. Create a menu with these top-Chef sandwiches, and create a café that highlights their creations. That's Parish Café and Bar. On a recent visit to Boston the concierge at our hotel recommended Parish for lunch, and it was the perfect choice. A short wait at 1:30 PM and we're able to sit inside at a cozy window table. Service was not spectacular, but acceptable. The sandwiches were the star of the show, however. The Hawaii Five-0 was a pulled barbecue pork sandwich on a King's barbecue roll topped with red cabbage, coleslaw, white American cheese, pineapple, barbecue sauce, jalapeños, and a grilled pineapple. It was delicious deliciousness on a plate! Oversized, I was too full to really enjoy the accompanying home made potato salad. Miss M had the Le Mistral, a rare beef tenderloin sandwich with caramelized, onions, crispy onions, arugula, mashed potatoes, cheese truffle aïoli on ciabatta bread. She loved it, and like me could not make it all the way through the sandwich - it was so big! There is a sandwich selection for everyone here at Parish. In warmer weather, the patio is wonderful. A couple blocks from Copley, Parish Café is the perfect casual lunch spot in the Back Bay section of Boston. read more

Really cool spot on Boylston. They do sandwiches inspired by famous chefs and restaurants in Boston. Absolutely delicious and you can eat outside under a big umbrella. The service is nice and the ambiance is great. read more

Parish Cafe & Bar - Rachel's Hot Sister - Sandwiches Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I've been coming to this place for over 10 years and if it ever closed, I would cry. All the sandwiches are bomb. Their burger is also so good. Great place to get a beer. One of the few places in the area that is open late. Parish is a Boston staple. read more

3/20/24 Wednesday I ordered my food about 40 mins ago. Parish can you please make sure you give the delivery person everything that the customer PAID FOR? Order #767325620915069 I Ordered PARISH SMASH BURGER Burger $27.08 and Saratoga Sparkling Water $5.90 YOU DIDN'T RECEIVE my water that I paid $6 bucks for! I like your food but I will not be ordering again from this place! This is messed up that I was ROBBED of my beverage I paid for but didn't GET!! read more

Simply put- SO GOOD. I love a good sandwich and this place has sandwiches of all kinds. Flavors, shapes sizes you name it. To be honest I was overwhelmed by the selection of sandwiches. So overwhelmed I told the server to just surprise me. I'd be happy with anything he chose. And wow did that surprise SLAP. He asked if I liked spicy, game over. Out comes this beautiful sandwich with so many flavors and colors going on. Never told me what the surprise was, I just ate it. I later found out it's called the Fox. If you eat pork cutlets and like spice please do yourself a favor and order this sandwich. Oh also the broccoli cheddar soup **chefs kiss**. You could tell they make it from scratch there. Not one of the heat up in a bag types that a lot of restaurants seem to do these days. This restaurant had great indoor and outdoor seating alike. Will be back when I'm in Boston! read more

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Food, Service, and variety of selections all great. It was perfect for a family with a vegetarian, 11 year old, and one who eats anything.

I visited here with a friend for lunch on a busy weekend, and was happy to be seated almost immediately. This restaurant is so close to the Boston Common, so it's an ideal place to stop and eat if you're in the downtown or Back Bay area. I always had this restaurant on my "must try" list since I've heard great things - and although I think it was good, it's definitely a bit overrated in my opinion. Their sandwich selection here is HUGE and consists of a lot of unique flavors and varieties. However, these sandwiches are also incredibly expensive.... like, $20 minimum. After much deliberation, I ordered "The Fox" sandwich which came with a side of chips. The meat and veggies were fresh and tasty, but I was surprised how overwhelming the "chili relish" spread was. I feel like I'm pretty tolerant of spice, but this spread was so spicy that I almost couldn't even finish the food. I'm not sure if they put more on than usual or something, but I really wouldn't order this again. Besides this, it was still good but definitely not worth the $25 it cost me. read more

Parish Cafe & Bar - The Fox - Sandwiches Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts