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Beacon Hill Books & Cafe, Boston, MA

Beacon Hill Books & Cafe

4.6
4.6
716 Reviews
$30 and under
Café

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 63 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Charming Beacon Hill neighborhood. Warm and welcoming table service in this beautiful cozy space. Please note we do not accept parties larger than 6 guests. Our outdoor seating is WEATHER PERMITTING. In the event that the weather is not cooperating at the time of your reservation, we are unable to guarantee your reservation. Thank you for your understanding.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Café, Afternoon Tea, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 945-4713
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Colleen Suhanosky

What 716 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Beacon Hill Books & Cafe is a charming and cozy spot nestled in Boston's picturesque Beacon Hill. This beautifully decorated café offers "amazing food" and delightful service. Guests rave about the "fabulous service" and "delicious" menu items. However, seating can be tight, so reservations are recommended. Perfect for book lovers and foodies alike!

716 Reviews
  1. Μaria

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The most beautiful cafe in Boston! The food was ok, the coffee was very nice but the decoration is something else!!! Very quiet and friendly place to have your breakfast or lunch.

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  2. Scott

    VIP

    Houston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing! Everything was made from scratch. Plus the kids loved the book store. Will be back.

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  3. Joseph

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Couldn’t accomadate an extra person and made us feel bad and big

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  4. BarbaraM

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfection! Such a relaxing experience! Food and tea delicious. Could go every Sunday!

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  5. anny

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    very cute and cozy. friendly staff. we just went for desert but it was very tasty

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  6. Sam

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it! Food was great, as was the service and the atmosphere.

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  7. Krista

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and ambiance. The staff was very polite and friendly, very attentive and efficient service… except for a missing host and some maintenance people in the restaurant when we first arrived. The waiter eventually covered for the missing host which was a pleasure but we did have to wait a bit. The space is quite small and not great for large groups more than 4 people. Food was delicious, but I do feel it was a tad overpriced. There is opportunity to add items a la carte, even though it is a pre-fixe menu, if you’d like. Overall, a great quaint experience and would come back again.

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  8. Bettina

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 2 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Super charming cafe—we made an outing of it combined with a bookstore browse and shopping trip. Food was original and lovingly prepared and presented. China was lovely, everyone friendly. (A little tight, tall persons should duck entering the cafe tunnel. :)

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  9. Michael

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic vibes!  the injury is very well coordinated, food is decent, service is decent, and the overall vibe is 10 out of 10. 

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  10. Barbara

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a fun place to go for breakfast! Especially festive st the holidays!

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Beacon Hill Books & Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 716 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 63 times today
Google Map for Beacon Hill Books & Cafe

71 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114-4617

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Beacon Hill
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Café, Afternoon Tea, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Colleen Suhanosky
  • Additional
    Beer, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
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