Café restaurants in Boston
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Finale Desserterie
- Boston, USA
- Restaurants › Café
Choose from a long list of tempting treats, from crème brûlée to chocolate soufflé, and enjoy them with coffee, wine or port. Mirrors over the pastry chefs’ workstation allow patrons to watch their magic. There are also light soups, salads and sandwiches at lunchtime and appetizer-size dinner dishes so you don’t have to eat sweets on an empty stomach. There are additional outlets in Harvard Square and Coolidge Corner.
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Kookoo
- Boston, USA
- Restaurants › Café
Across from the T stop, Kookoo is a sooper-cute café serving delicious soups and salads – most with some hint of the magic of the Middle East. The sandwich rollups are all fresh, healthy and vegetarian, including the signature Kookoo rollup (parsley, spinach, coriander and minty yogurt). Pastries and coffee drinks also get whipped up behind the counter. The tiny space is crowded with an eclectic display of knickknacks, with a quaint seating area in the back.
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Woodman’s
This roadhouse is the most famous spot in the area to come for clams, anyway you like ’em. The specialty is Chubby’s original fried clams and crispy onion rings. But this place serves everything from boiled lobsters to homemade clam cakes to a seasonal raw bar. Friendly, family service and tried-and-true seafood make it one of the classic New England eateries. It’s on MA 133 on the way to Ipswich from Rockport (exit 14 from MA 128).
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Other Side Cosmic Café
- Boston, USA
- Restaurants › Café
The ‘other side’ refers to the other side of Massachusetts Ave, which few strollers crossed before this place opened. ‘Cosmic’ alludes to its funky, Seattle-inspired style and 20-something crowd. The 1st floor is done in cast iron, while the 2nd floor is softened by velvet drapes, mismatched couches and low ceilings. Vegetarian chili, sandwiches, fruit and veggie drinks and strong coffee are the order of the day.
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Café D
- Boston, USA
- Restaurants › Café
This fun and funky 'global kitchen' borrows from all corners, including Asia (ginger and soy marinated chicken breast), Africa (Moroccan spiced lamb), Europe (risotto with asparagus and mushrooms) and the Americas (Baja fish tacos). What these items have in common is that they are perfectly prepared and easy on the palette. Set in a playful space - wallpapered in newsprint with colorful splashes - this JP cafe is artful and adventurous.
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Sorelle Bakery Café
- Boston, USA
- Restaurants › Café
Sorelle's has earned a loyal following of regulars who take coffee at the counter, devour fresh sandwiches and scones, and bus their own tables. The original location (open only for breakfast and lunch) retains some charm in its cramped quarters and central location on Main St. But the new, more spacious location on City Sq trumps with its contemporary interior, outdoor seating area and free wi-fi access.
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Darwin’s
- Boston, USA
- Restaurants › Café
Punky staff serve fat sandwiches, fresh soup and salads, and delicious coffee and pastries, all with a generous helping of attitude. The limited seating is often occupied by students who are in for the long haul (thanks to wireless access). So unless you intend to surf, take your lunch to enjoy at JFK Park or Radcliffe Yard. A new location is on Cambridge St near Irving House.
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Zumes Coffee House
- Boston, USA
- Restaurants › Café
This is slightly off the beaten path (aka the Freedom Trail), but locals love it for the comfy leather chairs, big cups of coffee and decadent doughnuts; other bakery items get rather mixed reviews. Also on the menu: soup, sandwiches and lunchy items. Paintings and photographs by local artists adorn the walls; books and games keep the kiddies busy.
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June Bug Cafe
- Boston, USA
- Restaurants › Café
Dressed up like a June bug, this bohemian café's green-and-purple walls show off the work of local artists. Big, comfy couches (not to mention wi-fi access) invite surfers to settle in for an afternoon, sipping bubble tea or noshing on well-stuffed sandwiches. Vegetarians are well catered for, especially if they indulge in imitation meat.
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Panificio
- Boston, USA
- Restaurants › Café
It’s not easy to snag a spot in this cozy, sun-filled bistro. By day, regulars stop in for fresh soups and sandwiches, buttery pastries and piping hot coffee. In the evenings, the menu expands to include homemade pastas and hot meat dishes. Don’t miss the weekend Italian brunch, featuring toasted bread with decadent toppings.
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Red’s Sandwich Shop
- Salem, USA
- Restaurants › Café
This Salem institution has been serving eggs and sandwiches to faithful customers for over 50 years. The food is hearty and basic, but the real attraction is Red’s old-school décor, complete with counter service and friendly faces. It’s housed in the old London Coffee House building (1698).
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Café Arpeggio
For a quick lunch or an afternoon coffee break, stop in at this friendly café that offers a whole slew of sandwiches, with many options for vegetarians and meat-lovers alike. Either way, save room for one of the ‘Splits & Sundaes’ featuring locally made ice cream.
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Main Streets Market & Cafe
This longstanding family-owned market has recently expanded its operation. Always a favorite for breakfast and lunch, it now stays open into the evening, offering an eclectic menu of full dinners accompanied by live local musicians. The spicy signature chili is hard to beat.
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Helen’s Café
This popular breakfast and lunch spot hums with the sound of plates hitting the Formica tabletops and staff jawing with regular customers. Hungry patrons come looking for cheese-stuffed omelets, homemade soups and grinders, and thick frappes from the ice-cream counter.
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Café Pamplona
- Boston, USA
- Restaurants › Café
Located in a cozy cellar on a backstreet, this decidedly no-frills European café is the choice among old-time Cantabrigians. In addition to tea and coffee drinks, Pamplona has light snacks, such as gazpacho, sandwiches and biscotti. The tiny outdoor terrace is a delight in summer.
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Jubilee
Soups, salads, pastas and entrées with international panache attract a stream of regular customers for lunch and dinner. Look for weekly specials, signature sandwiches and friendly service.
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Foodie’s Feast
This sweet little café serves ‘legendary’ scones and rock cakes for breakfast or satiating soups and sandwiches for lunch. The turkey black bean chili gets rave reviews.
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Craig’s Cafe
- Quincy, USA
- Restaurants › Café
Perfect for a light lunch or a packed picnic, this simple café serves soups, salads and sandwiches with a smile. Folks behind the counter seem to know most of the patrons by name.
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Front Street Coffeehouse
- Salem, USA
- Restaurants › Café
A cool place to sip a caffe latte or munch on a giant sandwich. This is where multipierced urban youth, well-groomed soccer moms and out-of-town visitors all find common ground.
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Two Sisters Coffee Shop
This local place is where the fisherfolk go for breakfast when they come in from their catch. They are early risers, so you may have to wait for a table.
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In a Pinch Cafe
Located east of the center near the Centennial Inn, this popular joint serves good sandwiches, soups and salads. Grab some picnic fare or relax on the sun porch.
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