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Beacon Hill Books & Cafe, Boston, MA

Beacon Hill Books & Cafe

4.6
4.6
701 Reviews
$30 and under
Café

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2 people
19:00
Booked 44 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 701 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 offers a charming, cozy atmosphere perfect for book and food lovers alike. Experience "delicious food" and "excellent service" amidst a beautifully decorated space. While reservations can be tough to secure and seating is tight, the "unique ambiance" and quality dining make it worthwhile.

701 Reviews
  1. Nick

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cute place, small, quaint, yummy, awesome spot unique

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  2. Madeline

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very cute place but may not be the most cost effective option for everyone.

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  3. Caroline

    VIP

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous holiday tea! The cafe and the entire bookshop were decorated to the nines, and the special holiday treats — including gingerbread scones, snowflake butter cookies, peppermint macarons — were extraordinary.

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  4. foodie123

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went with friends for dinner. We arrived earlier than our reservation time. The hostess was so kind and got us our table. The service was outstanding and the food was delicious. The venue is quaint and special. What a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday season!

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  5. christina

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A beautiful and quaint book shoppe and cafe!! The waitress Sabrina name? Was just so kind and sweet. The decor is inspirational. The food is five star. The hot Coco was delicious. I can’t say enough about the Beacon Hill Book and Café. Every time I am in Boston I will enjoy another lunch, tea, or dinner at the cafe. Cannot wait to go again.

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  6. Renee

    London

    64 reviews

    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and service, great atmosphere. Only complaint - was cold! Snowing outside but not warm enough inside.

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  7. Janet

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    we had the best experience! Aside from the quaint charm and Christmas festiveness of the space, the service and food were also equally charming. Myself and my two guests were running a full half hour late for our reservation, but the friendly hostess held it for us. Our waitress Sabrina was attentive, made recommendations, took our photos when asked and even brought us cookies to bring home. We had the perfect girls dinner.

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  8. Dana

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing lunch! Everything was beyond spectacular. Best salad I have ever had, popovers were divine and dessert was something to dream about.

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  9. Gail

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The cafe is very small so make a reservation. We were seated upon arrival & the service was nice. We did not feel rushed. We were able to order a bottle of Prosecco.

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  10. Kim

    New York City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a really nice lunch at Beacon Hill Books. The cob salad and butternut bisque were delicious. it's a little tight, but the staff were very nice. I would definitely recommend a visit. If you can't get a reservation, keep checking. Mine opened up the day before.

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Beacon Hill Books & Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 701 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 44 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
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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