Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    The Paramount

    3.7 (1.8k reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 4:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

    Order The Paramount Takeout or Delivery

    The Paramount Photos

    Business Info

    THE PARAMOUNT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - The Paramount

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Paramount Breakfast
    Abby H.

    Came here on Sunday around 12:30pm and the line was out the door, but only waited about 20 minutes. The inside is very cozy. I sat right by the cooking section, so it was so cute watching everything being cooked. My friend and I loved the French toast and paramount breakfast. Will come again!

    Scampi as is on the menu.
    Janet K.

    Had the shrimp scampi, just as it comes, & it was fabulous. Definitely, above expectations, but I'm u sure what I was expecting. The shrimp were plump, cooked perfectly, & came in abundance. The seasonings were spot on. I wish Florida had seafood like Boston. We came before a mad dinner rush & after the breakfast/lunch rushes, & almost had the place to ourselves. Quaint, very warm (yes, it was cold out, but I had to stand in the doorway for a few minutes), & the service was wonderful. Very attentive, but not overbearing. My son cleared his plate. Thank you for a beautiful evening.

    Traditional Bolognese
    Lynn J.

    We had been to the Paramount, for breakfast, and I fell in love with a French toast. So, we assumed the dinner food would be just as memorable... WRONG. I've never met a Bolognese I didn't like... Until now. Somehow, they managed to make a classic pasta dish, with rich, red meat, tangy tomato sauce, and salty cheese... Flavorless. I honestly thought I may have contracted Covid and lost my taste buds. So, I had my partner taste it too... Same response. All I can guess is that they made it with only ground beef, which is not what was advertised on the menu. The chef used almost no tomato sauce. Instead, they relied on heavy cream, which had very little flavor. Even the pasta was mushy and overcooked... so disappointing. The teriyaki stirfry was advertised as including carrots, broccoli, mushrooms, and peppers. We asked them to hold the peppers and assumed they would include extra vegetables or replace them with something else. Instead, they took away the peppers... And the carrots... Leaving us very little vegetables at all. THE DEAL: the Paramount is the place to be for brunch... but I would skip it for dinner!

    MEDITERRANEAN OMELETTE*
    Wendy S.

    After seeing so many amazing reviews, I was disappointed in my experience here. Wasn't terrible, wasn't amazing. Staff was great I have to say, but the food was kinda just that. Nothing that stood out, we tried 4 different breakfast items. The potatoes were very over cooked, not a huge amount of flavor. Definitely a small town, cute cafe vibe. Worth a try. Maybe just an off day, or we didn't happen to order the things everyone loves.

    Caramel & Banana French Toast
    Kimberly B.

    It's a nice spot to have a relaxed lunch and everything on the plate felt so fresh. Also, best caramel banana French toast I've ever had

    Burger with onion rings on top and Cole slaw
    Linda G.

    The waiter was great, perhaps he was the manager for owner. For food we really wanted a light bite. I got one taco and hubby got a burger with coleslaw. When you sit down, they immediately bring over in housemade tortilla chips. So yummy and fresh. It comes with a very smooth Salsa type of sauce. Very nice touch since we were hungry. A nice menu, it is pricey, but given the location we expected that. We chose to eat inside, but there were are some nice tables outside. If you don't mind people walking by and seeing what you're eating.

    Catrina R.

    This place was great! We were from out of town and this is where we went to breakfast with family. The service was absolutely phenomenal from the top down. We had the huevos rancheros and the burrata caprese sunrise toast. Mine was the clear winner and was absolutely fantastic! As a side note: these may have been the best breakfast potatoes I have ever had. Crispy, well seasoned, tasty! There's a lot of tables outside and some inside. We sat outside. Can't comment on parking as we walked there. Please note we got there early and it was starting to get busy but by the time we were done there was a HUGE line. Will absolutely return when we are back in town.

    Rose Bellini and Agave Mango Peach Spritz
    Sydney M.

    My friend and I had lunch together on Friday afternoon at the Paramount and we loved it! We sat outside and liked how the umbrellas provided a lot of shade. It is a little cramped (both inside and outside) so keep this in mind if you like a lot of room. I tried the Rose Bellini and my friend had the Agave Mango Peach Spritz. We both really enjoyed our drinks - the flavor combinations were delicious and perfect for a summer lunch. To eat, I had the Paramount Burger without onion rings and I added avocado. I ordered it medium and it came exactly as I'd asked. This burger was absolutely wonderful. Juicy, flavorful, tons of avocado, and crispy bacon. I was so pleased. My friend ordered the Burrata Caprese Sunrise Toast and she was equally happy. It looked divine and she cleared the plate. The service was great and the prices are pretty standard for Boston. It's a fun spot to grab a bite if you're around the Boston Commons. We also had no issue finding parking right on the street. We'll certainly be returning!

    Roshini T.

    Got dessert at the Paramount after a night on the esplanade/beacon hill. This chocolate molten lava cake was delicious but quite small for the price. $14 felt pretty steep but the cake was moist and tasty. Not sure that I'd come back for the cake but would like to try their brunch menu which I know is more popular

    Healthy Berry Parfait
    Emily C.

    After cheering on my friends at their half marathon, we headed straight to The Paramount to fill up on their pancakes. They just brought out their outdoor seating for the summer, which made the line move faster than expected--but heads up if you've never been: they will not seat you until your full party is there. We loaded up on the classic stack of pancakes and I also grabbed the berry parfait which was surprisingly light. They have an extension brunch menu that'd I'd recommend for anyone to try!

    Paramount Breakfast & huevos rancheros
    Miami F.

    Tried this place on a Sunday afternoon, waited around 40 mins. Small place. We had the paramount breakfast and the huevos rancheros. Both were pretty good. The iced chai was good but too sweet. The workers are very efficient.

    Anthony P.

    I dined here with a friend last weekend. It was our first time dining there and we truly enjoyed it. Since it was a weekend, we expected that we need to wait and we queued about 30 minutes outside before we were seated. The space is cozy and the atmosphere is relaxing. The service was great and the dishes came out very fast. The flavors were great and we really enjoyed every bite of our food. I do wish they could expand and accommodate more people but nonetheless the speed and service and taste were spot on. This is a must try breakfast spot if you're in Boston!

    Steak sandwich revealed.
    Wendy T.

    Great service, busy at noon but we got a table quickly. A man saw us looking at our map suggested The Paramount and we are so glad he did! The burger and steak sandwich were both excellent. The Fries were perfect and the coleslaw creamy. The pickled onions, sweet red pepper, and pickles were a treat. And they had Chai with oat milk! Loud diner with outside seating, but that was fine for lunch.

    Burrata capresse sunrise toast

    See all

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Eva G.
    214
    1233
    12107

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0
    Photo of A L.
    2
    43
    15

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Marley U.
    0
    82
    156

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Tara S.
    0
    23
    14

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ava S.
    37
    4
    0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Winnie S.
    16
    89
    111

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Kat L.
    1
    41
    132

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    Page 2 of 46

    The Paramount Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - The Paramount

    Do you have outdoor seating?

    No, there is no outdoor seating.

    View All 2 Questions

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Breakfast & Brunch 23,765 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Cafe Bonjour - Strawberry and banana crepe

    Cafe Bonjour

    4.6(1.1k reviews)
    0.5 miDowntown
    $$

    Food was great. Wait was a little long for good reason. They moved people through efficiently…read morethough being at the end of the bar meant I got bumped a few times as people tried to squeeze through. Still satisfied overall.

    Cafe Bonjour is a brunch place in downtown Boston, popular on Instagram for it's quality food and…read morehype. The place does not take reservations and the wait is LONG. However, it's close to Boston Common and the public garden so there's things to do to while you wait. The owner and staff are super nice and friendly. They're cognizant that people wait a long time to eat at their establishment and treat you with kindness when you're inside. It is very cramped and the tables are close together, but the rustic feeling makes it a great place to catch up with 1 or 2 friends. There's a wide variety of breakfast/brunch items, so there's something on the menu for everyone. The kitchen also is good about substitutions. Additionally, the portions are reasonable for the price, especially for the area. Most entrees come with a salad, which was a fun surprise. I got the Signature Scramble and liked the variety in the dish. The eggs did have caramelized onions, which I picked out, but there was a good amount of sauce and flavor on the plate. This place has been on my Boston brunch bucket list, so I'm glad that I've gone. I'd recommend this place to people who appreciate a good meal, but wouldn't take people who are impatient or claustrophobic.

    Photos
    Cafe Bonjour - Inside of the restaurant

    Inside of the restaurant

    Cafe Bonjour - Bonjour Omelet

    Bonjour Omelet

    Cafe Bonjour - Bonjour omelet

    See all

    Bonjour omelet

    North Street Grille

    North Street Grille

    4.2(1.4k reviews)
    1.0 miNorth End
    $$

    Backstory to help explain the significance of the fact that I didn't get coffee with my meal…read morehere...I drink buckets a day...I must have coffee, as a necessity. The scrambled eggs were perfectly done, not runny or gooey like other places. The potatoes perfectly seasoned and slightly crunchy out and soft inside. The Banana bourbon French toast...Is the best breakfast food I've ever had and I eat out frequently. I literally scraped my plate clean. I would have done the same with my eggs, potatoes and Turkey sausage but I couldn't eat another bite. I wish we had a North Street Grille here but perhaps it's better that I not have easy access to the quality of food otherwise I'd need a new bigger size wardrobe. If in Boston this is an ABSOLUTE MUST HAVE. If we had room and weren't leaving town the same night we'd have bought the banana bread. They provide complementary for each table and it's one of the bestest most beautifully made banana breads I've had. Service was fast and friendly. It's a cute and quaint little place packed to gills with people which is fine because everyone is friendly and the food is divine!!!!

    Small cozy restaurant. Perfect place for brunch. Service…read morewas great and attentive. Gave complimentary banana bread (which was very yummy, moist, not too sweet). There were only 2 of us, but we couldn't decide what to order so we got 4 items. The short rib grilled cheese was great, not too fatty (which I prefer). The fries were also good. The lobster sliders were a little too wet for us, but paired well with the fries. We underestimated the size of the salad, but it was a solid salad. My friend really enjoyed the banana bourbon French toast and she's someone that doesn't have a sweet tooth. She really liked the caramelized parts, reminded her of taffy. We killed as much as we could!

    Photos
    North Street Grille
    North Street Grille
    North Street Grille - Mimosa

    See all

    Mimosa

    The Paramount - breakfast_brunch - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...