I don't know why people call this a town place. It's a town place because people that live here like to go there repeatedly because of the value and the casual atmosphere. Food is good. I think the steak tips are outstanding. Overall, you can't go wrong - it's it is a casual sports bar owned and run by family that lives in Waltham and actually gives back through donations to schools and organizations. What more can you ask for? read more

I love a sports bar!!! And this was has all that you need! Lots of TVs - great bar food! I LOVE the mango haberno wings! YUMMMM! The service can be a tad slow on a random night but it's ok! I still come back for the wings and pizza! Actually had a salad with my pizza tonight and it was good!! Keep doing what you're doing! read more

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Overall, it's a nice pub. Sometimes, it can get really loud in there, but perhaps that should be expected. I have seen a lot of different servers on different days. Food is like any pub food. Wednesday night trivia is popular there. read more

Not sure I would go back. The girls working behind the bar were nice enough but not great at customer service. Other customers needed drinks and they forgot. They never really checked on you. The food was ok. I got a pork chop dinner with vegetables and Mac n cheese. I ordered a Manhattan and what I got just tasted like watered down whiskey. If you want to watch sports and not be bothered this place may be for you. You may not get a second beer when you order it. read more

Best fuckin place on the planet. Great food. Great bartenders. Colorado crew will be back! Massholes don't exist here!

We first moved we tried this place and it was meh, the it is still kind of meh, the inside is a lot better. We urged to give it a 2nd shot and try the pizza and that they had a patio now. The patio is in a parking lot it was fenced off but still. Not really a patio. So don't do that if you want a decent outdoor experience. The pizza was fine. Wasn't bad by any means, but wouldn't call it great either. So think this place still is fine. Nothing terrible but nothing that stands out either. So fine enough. For your money though other places are better on the same street. read more

We went to Shopper's last night for trivia and, while it was tough timing as they had a party that was supposed to end at 7 but went long in the same space that trivia was set to start at 8, they handled it as well as they could. The management staff and servers tried to help scope out tables for incoming trivia players as party goers wrapped up and that was super appreciated. The Salt and Pepper Wings here are by far our favorite wings in all of Waltham - and we've tried nearly all. Last night, though, they were quite dry so just perhaps overcooked slightly. We've had them twice before and they were incredible so we'll definitely give them another shot. Everyone has an off night, right?! Our salads were delightful. They were perfect for a homey tavern which is what Shopper's feels like. Many places like this resolve to offer simply a house and a ceasar salad to satisfy the rabbit-like eaters such as myself and call it a day but Shopper's clearly tried and cared. They have several salad options that are creative and look great and offer several proteins to top them off. My Greek with Chicken Salad was, again, delightful. The dressing is a bit less greeky than most greek dressings I've had but to each their own. My boyfriend's Steak and Bleu Salad was also great and the steak was a perfect medium. Medium done Shopper's! (not 'well done', get it?) The Hummus Plate has me torn. I love, love, love that it isn't just chips or bread and has cukes, broccoli, and carrots to dip as well; most restaurants just throw a pile of carbs at you. Perhaps it's the plastic tub of hummus versus glass or the size of the platter being so large it makes it look sparse but it leaves some to be desired. I would have loved for this to just be a tad more presentable because that translates in our brains to tasty! I will absolutely get it again because it's the perfect thing to snack on while playing trivia that doesn't go straight to the hips. We got a Jalapeno Martini to share and, while not quite spicy enough for me personally (and I'm a pansy when it comes to heat), it was quite possibly the tastiest I've ever had. I loved that it seemed muddled of sorts because there was almost pulp in it which added depth to this drink. This is a great drink! I absolutely recommend the Salt and Pepper Bone-in (are boneless even wings, c'mon bro) wings, the Jalapeno Martini, and the Pistachio Martini! I'm a huge pistachio martini fan and so few restaurants have one. read more

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Had lunch at Shooper's Cafe last weekend for the first time. It was a good pub experience. Solid subs and a nicely poured Guinness. The service was attentive and would definitely go back. read more

We've been looking for a great local bar for a while and love Shopper's. Their menu is great, they have cheap drafts and pitchers, tons of TVs, and the pizza is surprisingly good. Sometimes it can be really loud - we were there last night (Saturday) and sat in a booth and had to yell at each other across the table to have a conversation, which was annoying. Otherwise a great spot though! read more

Shopper's Cafe - Large pizza, half Silvio, half farmers market - American Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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Great sports bar. Food is great, especially the wings. Service is great. Great pub atmosphere!!!!!

Typical sports bar, standard menu, loud. What differentiates this place is the totally clueless bartender. Stopped by yesterday with a party of 4, 2 Tito's and soda...no big deal, until one member of the party asked for an espresso martini. The bartender made he repeat it 3 times and acted like he was being spoken to in a foreign language. Obviously he was unfamiliar with how to prepare a simple cocktail, but couldn't be bothered looking it up. What was served amounted to watered down Baileys. Sorry guys, if you can't handle a simple cocktail, time to take out business elsewhere. read more

All I wanted was wings. What I got was something (not sure it was chicken) dragged through the back of a salt truck. Awful. Never again. Absolutely disgusting. read more

Always awesome. Great food, people and service. Prices are awesome. My favorite bar

Great service, great atmosphere, love salt+pepper wings, chicken Caesar wrap and friend loved the pastrami sandwich !

Hadn't been to Shoppers in a long time, but went for an informal meeting. I had the Cannonball Burger. OMG, it was cooked to perfection. Service and kitchen were on point. I'm hooked and will see you again next week. BEST BURGER IN WALTHAM!!!! read more

What a great spot! We had a small celebration 4 or 5 tables of Bentley Grads! Drinks pizza and wings and a great night before the BigDay! The owners have been wonderful for our gangs regulars over the years! Thanks for giving our kids a home away from home!! read more

This place churns out absurdly good food. I've ordered several items on their menu over a several year period - pizzas among the best - and they have been consistently good (really good). Whoever is cooking here knows what they're doing. Their food is on point. At first pass, it's a boring bar. Upon tasting the food, it becomes something new. So glad to have this restaurant nearby. Keep doing exactly what you're doing! Seriously. Don't stop. read more

Not at all what I was expecting but it was great! I've been for lunch and dinner. Food is solid. Atmosphere is great especially when there are popular sports teams playing. read more

I contacted Shopper's Cafe sight unseen to book for a happy hour the night before my son's college graduation. I am so happy I did! We had close to 50 people on the back patio. It's a nice looking space with ample seating. Everyone had a great time and the staff was very pleasant. read more

Shopper's Cafe - Back patio at Shopper's Cafe - American Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Shopper's is great -- we recently had a wedding afterparty there, and they were super welcoming. Great sheet pizza, good draft list and fun drink menu -- a chill vibe that was a perfect way to wind down the evening. read more

Absolutely amazing! Great prices too! Food so yummy and fresh:) service was prompt! Ambiance was delightful. Seating by a huge open window is awesome. read more

Service is absolutely awful, the older gentleman who works there will look at you and ignore you. Sat there for 40 minutes, with no service. We ended up leaving because by the time he came over to us we wanted to go home. Mind you it's New Year's Eve, and it wasn't busy. read more

Excellent sports bar, despite the confusing name. Excellent food, ample TVs, and a good beer selection. We ordered two of the wing varieties, skillet nachos, and the spicy pizza w cherry peppers - all were awesome. Service was excellent as well, at the bar and table. read more

So, this is my second review and am so glad to say that Shoppers has started delivery again. My husband and I are over 65, so we have not been to a restaurant since march and are using places only with delivery...we had several great experiences with shoppers and were sad when they stopped delivering. Called today and they stared this service again and they did not disappoint. Brusell sprouts appetizer was amazing and there Sicilian pepperoni pizza is to die for. 35 minutes and they were at our door.. excellent! read more

I finally had a full meal here... I'm so happy that this place is right around the corner from my apartment. $8 gets you better-than-bar-quality food, and you can get pretty sauced on pitchers. The crowd is very mixed and fun to be around. The house fries look like buffalo chips, but they're a delicious surprise. The onion rings are homemade. And they know how to fry a chicken sandwich! read more

Shopper's Cafe - Chicken ranchero sandwich w/ homemade onion rings - American Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

1st time here visited many spots on Moody and many are great in their own way. Shopper's is somewhat a legendary place on Moody. We came here for their wings and randomly my BF ordered fish sandwich. Quality of wings were horrible....I think they quickly boiled or fried & threw some sauce on it. I barely can eat 3wings without feeling I needed to vomit!! Every wait staff attended to us bc it was that empty. The girls noticed the quality of the food but couldn't even bother to say, "Hey you didnt eat do you want something else"? Even the fries were blah!! Fish sandwich was flat and basic most likely frozen. Anyways, come to drink and save yourself unnecessary carbs read more

Had pizza from shoppers for the first time and it was so good!! The pizza was very fresh & hot when we got it home. I was very surprised at the prices too, under $13 for a large pizza can't be beat. We will definitely order pizzas again. read more

Friday night my wife had the Lemon chicken with pasta. She said it was delicious. I had a burger with onion rings. It was done a perfect medium and was terrific as well. The onion rings are perfect old school, not a lot of batter. We've been there many times and never disappointed. The LaCava family know how to treat their customers. read more

Went in January 2022. Servers don't wear masks and the one we had was a heavy breather and close talker. Also placing my pint glass down with his fingers around the top. Really? Come on; this was never ok but especially not now during a pandemic. We would have left but didn't realize they didn't wear masks and were like this until we sat down and he breathed/talked into our faces. At that point it was too late anyways. I won't be back, unless I feel like getting sick. read more

I didn't used to like this place because the service was terrible. You couldn't get a drink unless you were a regular. Then COVID happened and they closed. When they reopened with the tables out front and everything was so different! Staff were happy to check on us and we had a great time! That lasted a couple of weeks. My husband went there this afternoon and sat a table in the front where shade is mind you. He sits there for 15 minutes and sees the girl behind the bar looking at him but she never comes out. After all that time he CALLS the bar and she answers. He asks why she hasn't come out even though she KNOWS he is there and she hung up and sent out a server who explained the entire front is someone else's station and they weren't there yet so he had to sit in back with very little shade. No signs on the tables and hardly anyone there in total. Back to their old ways again. Sad, for a minute there we were really enjoying it. And just for any ownership who might be reading we know a lot of people in Waltham and they all complain of the same thing. Is it really so hard to find a friendly bartender who cares about your customers and your business? read more

Shopper's is my husband's favorite local restaurant. We normally eat there once a week. The service and food (we usually order pizza, burgers, nachos and wings) are AWESOME!! Don't be fooled by the sports bar atmosphere - the food is delicious! If you've never been, go for the pizza!! read more

Always on point, Mike and his family have a clue how to run a successful business! Service is ALWAYS awesome and food quality is always on point! Stop in, you'll be glad you did! read more

Just your typical local bar / restaurant. Pizza. Burgers. Steak tips. Salads. Beer. Food was average. Place was slammed and waitress was polite but nonexistent. Good for a sports bar and place for kids and families. read more

Truly terrible food. The chips with nachos were stale and we got double billed for it, out of all 8 dishes no one had anything good to say at all. read more

Ahhhh, Shoppers Cafe, it's what you find if you are looking for a bar with the Trifecta. Oh, what's the trifecta you ask? Just a bar with the holy Grail of keno, mega touch, and Buck Hunter. Honestly I expect any bar with used three things to be the best thing I've ever seen in my life. Shoppers café however is a solid three out of five, nothing bad, nothing exceptional. Beer menu is pretty solid, and location is just slightly on the Newton side of moody street, but that means parking is sometimes easier to find. The food menu has a lot of decent and cheap offerings. I tried the buffalo wings, steak fries and a chicken Parma sandwich. All of it was decent and they brought me the wrong sauce for my chicken. But it wasn't special. I was also happy to see they had rolling rock and high life bottles! However 3.70 for RR is too much. Honestly if you're going to have the beauty of a highlife or a rolling rock bottle have it a no more then 3 dollars otherwise I'll just drink bud light. I think beer here is just overpriced as a cost $16 for a Coors light pitcher. Which you can get a $10 Bud Light picture at playmakers down the road. The interior is dark but there is a lot of room, as I mentioned keno and games to Play and solid service. You could Certainly DoMuch worse. read more

I went to Shoppers Cafe on Moody Street for lunch yesterday with my daughter. This was the day that restaurants were offering inside seating. We both had the fried pickles and fish filet sandwiches. I had ordered a pasta salad side and was given the potato salad side. The order was quickly changed. The server apologized and said to try both. Both the pasta salad and potato salad were delicious. The prices are reasonable and the food is good. It was nice to sit inside and get out of the heat, too. read more

A friend recommended that I try Shoppers Cafe because I said that I was looking for good wigs and I didn't feel like driving over to Buffs Pub. When I got there, I felt like the outsider in a locals bar. I ordered a half order of wings (half salt&pepper, half buffalo). The bartender, who knew that I had never been there before, chose not to tell me that appetizers were two for one during happy hour. This would've been a useful piece of intermission, since I was deciding between a 4 1/2 order. I could've got the full order for the same price as the half order. With the wigs came, they were very sly be at fatty. It seemed like the oil was not warm enough or the fry later was overfilled.after eating about half of the order, I had had enough of the greasy and fatty wings. If I had just had bad food, I wanted to take the time to write this review, however. What really got to be, was what happened next. One of the townies at the bar midget they do story about Ebola and how we need to be afraid of it. Another patron, who I was later told was the owner, yelled "No..what we really need to be afraid of is a black democrat that became President!" He continued to shout; "This is a white bar!!!" All of the townies at the bar started cheating and hollering! A patron told me how the owners make it uncomfortable for black patrons when they come to the bar. I was absolutely outraged but I was clearly the minority and my dissenting opinions would not be taken kindly, so I quietly ate the bad food. I am kicking myself, now, that I didn't stand up for what I really felt. Hopefully this post will do some justice, though. This is 2014 and the north; there is no room for this unacceptable behavior, especially for a bar owner! read more

worst service ever......I grew up on Waltham and every Thursday night a bunch of us would go to shoppers and then move to Francos. I havent been here in a couple years and boy have things changed. The waitress was the rudest. We asked for sweetener for our ice tea and she literally put three packets of sugar and walked away without saying a word. She never asked if everything was ok with our food and we didn't see her unless she was playing with her hair or folding napkins while sitting down. So all in all I would never go back and that is sooo sad to see that times have changed that there is no more customer service,, read more

2 stars is more then fair for this institution. why? 1. their food tastes so horrendous, you kind of wonder if they are serving food to hide behind "restaurant" for some sort of tax shelter 2. the clientele is 99% townie, so watch out around 5pm when they are all congregating outside smoking and parking their vehicles where ever they want, hey thanks dumb ass, i wanted to serve over that double yellow in order to make it down moody street today! 3. the prices for domestic beer is still quite high, if you are serving the town (see point 2) why not lower the price to increase the volume? OK, now why you got 2 stars. one star for being within walking distance to prevent a DUI on those very rare occasions where company comes over and you want to booze. and the second star is for all the sports updates you can get without having to turn on the news....i.e you want to know how the sox game is going, wait to hear the boos or cheers coming out from here, you can absolutely hear them coming from here if you live within 4 square blocks of this place read more

Hmmm..... I thought I had written a review on Shopper's - apparently I hadn't. Well it goes like this. Ever since my local hang out closed, I started coming to Shoppers more and more. And well I'm glad I did! Shopper's offers excellent food, friendly staff, and a large amount of space so that if you do decide to come in with a large group, there's plenty of room and none of that sardines in a can feel. Just be careful of nights with bands or game nights because it can fill up rather quickly, but still the staff manages to deal with the crowd well. I also love the fact that they have Photo Hunt and Keno. And for those into Buck Hunter, they have Safari there I believe and some bowling video game. I only wish that they had more Keno screens at better angles for those days I'm near the back window to find out if I've won or not. Shoutouts to Melissa B, Jamie and Joey L for always keeping our drinks full and offering such amazing service. Also be sure to try their steak tips, home-made hand cut fries (w. cheese - the cheese really makes 'em great!), fish & chips, sweet potato fries, pork chops... alright all their food is good! read more