Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Downtown Boston, Boston

Drew M. • August 19, 2018Yes, Trillium beers! And some select guest taps too. Place gets packed on prime nights, but it’s worth it to try a couple of Trillium brews. Food trucks are also usually present if you need a bite.

Dema A. • January 12, 2022The best doughnuts in town. Go early to find your flavor 😋

Martin • June 6, 2017The kale ceaser salad is the way to go especially if you replace the Parmesan cheese to goat cheese

Sydney T. • February 1, 2019Huge! And tons of natural light. Awesome place to grab a coffee or some baked goods. I’ve never had their sandwiches or shakshuka, but they look amazing.

Melissa C. • March 16, 2021Pastries, lattes, breakfast croissant sandwich, short rib grilled cheese, tomato soup, grilled halloumi salad, turkey avocado sandwich... everything

Gardiner A. • November 2, 2015Gracious and friendly staff; amazing decor (and history), and the drinks and food are out of this world to boot. The library bar is great to chill out with that special someone

What's Good Here • August 7, 2014Go in for one of the best lobster rolls in Boston. The line moves quickly.

Sebastien L. • July 21, 2016Large location with conference room and HUGE center table. Excellent vegetarian and vegan food

Lindsay B. • February 17, 2018Wow! Incredible date spot. Must haves: bone marrow, lamb tartare, mackerel, and sardines with pickles.

Youssof M. • December 23, 2016Possibly the only coffee shop that served espresso with tonic water during the summer. The espresso shots are perfectly pulled every time. Generally great coffee, but expensive whole bean bags.

Jeremy K. • August 28, 2014Their Romanian pastrami is incredibly good. Seriously it's amazing stuff. Make sure to get some of their steak fries too!

Cole K. • August 19, 2017This has to be the best coffee shop in Boston, right? Splendid coffee, exciting selection of coffee equipment, beautiful design, and fast WiFi — can you ask for more?

Richard G. • January 24, 2020Open to the public on Jan. 30 2020 with the following grand opening hours: Jan. 30 from 5 p.m.–9 p.m., Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 from noon–8 p.m., Feb. 2 from noon–6 p.m. Regular hours begin on Feb. 3

Matej M. • August 27, 2019Fries with one of the many sauces (garlic sauce and curry ketchup for me) are fantastic. Rotating beers on tap are excellent. Many other delicious things besides, including frik, poutine, waffles...

Lauren C. • January 12, 2018Amazing recreations of revolutionary teas!! Such a wonderful little cafe!!!

Terence C. • September 25, 2015Seriously the best iced coffee in Boston. Strongest coffee you will find yet it's not acidic. Very distinct favor. Nice and bold. Pricey at $3.75 for medium yet still my daily stop. 5/5

Matej M. • August 27, 2019Has the croque madam, it was decadent and delicious.

jacqueline r. • July 30, 2021Such good coffee and a wide variety of drinks and flavors including teas, frozen drinks and more. Pastries are well made. Service is great!

Rebecca R. • January 11, 2012Every Tuesday and Thursday, Archie's offers fresh roasted turkey sandwiches and stuffing.

Taeho L. • January 20, 2015Nice, intimate spot for a low key night out with a friend or small group. Free snacks are a bonus.

Sebastien L. • July 7, 2016Delicious! Best salads close to downtown crossing. Favorite is the Rad Thai. The chalkboard shows you where the ingredients are sourced - neat!

Kristen M. • March 28, 2013Best Italian sandwiches in Boston - and I'm from Philly, so I KNOW.

Fouad E. • December 8, 2012Best Oysters in Boston. They are unbelievable! The steaks are huge and juicy. If you like sweet potatoes, they have the best mashed sweet potatoes too. Definitely a top 5 restaurant in Boston

Alice Eunjin • July 27, 2015My favorite sushi restaurant outside of Japan- fun menu and presentation, great service, and delicious food.

R D. • September 18, 2017lobster was well cooked, very fresh and perfect size. the carb cakes were the best I've had ever. and the nantucket oysters are also a must have. this place wins in quality and value.

Aleah N. • August 8, 2018Exciting menu! Everything we ate was delicious...Phoenix sunrise, baby street corn. New favorite in downtown Boston!

Macia L. • October 30, 2017The fried oyster sliders were awesome!!! The clams were well seasoned and the seasoned fries were really good as well. I would visit here again

Terence C. • October 18, 2017Love the cider donuts and cider flavored baked goods they have! I can enjoy cider donuts all year round now! Don't miss the cider slush! 4.5/5

Eric &. • January 18, 2012Great gyros, with fresh ingredients. And if they have the lamb chili get two orders. It's amazing.

Ashley J. • March 20, 2022Cozy, secret speakeasy - nice bites and very good drinks!