Beacon Hill Books & Cafe

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   Gina

   Greater Boston

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Overall a great experience! Such a cute cafe with a nice bright décor- made me long for spring. Service was great, friendly and prompt. The teas were lovely, a good selection without feeling overwhelmed. The only thing a little lackluster were the scones. We had a plain flavor and “seasonal”. Both were blah- the clotted cream and jam saved them for sure. Will be back and recommend to everyone. Can’t wait to try the patio space.
   

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   Jennifer

   San Francisco

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always lovely. My favorite place in Boston. Highly recommend.
   

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   Jesseca

   Orlando

   6 reviews

   4.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was good but the kitchen must have been angry when I returned my uncooked egg. It came back hard boiled when it should have been jammy. Disappointing but the server was lovely.
   

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   Alex

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Good food, friendly service, and adorable ambiance. It was very busy when I went with tight quarters (being in the first table means you’ll have lots of people and staff standing nearly on top of you). Definitely make a reservation in advance and ask for anything but the first table when you enter and it will be a lovely experience!
   

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   S

   Greater Boston

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A cozy gem on Beacon Hill. The menu is “ladies’ lunch” style so leave the hamburger and fries lovers at home. The quiche is creamy delicious as are the panini and innovative pot pies. Service is excellent. Worth taking the time to browse the upper floors to remember what hardback, paper books look like, especially the delightfully decorated children’s section. Will be back to enjoy a Sunday tea.
   

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   Dorotheos

   VIP

   New York City

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Is Just to visit for the experience and definitely is good for one time... No coming back again.Nothing special, very few options, is more the reputation than what you get. 
   

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   Linda

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   9 reviews

   3.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on 9 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   I was so excited to try, but so disappointed with the Sunday tea menu, it was ok if price reflected value, honestly you got maybe $30 value for tiny sandwiches and boxed cookies. And no price difference in alcohol and noon alcohol drinks. Ridiculous to pay $70 pp for that
   

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   Danielle

   Hong Kong

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 9 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Overpriced but cute and cozy!!! Would go again tho haha
   

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   Hasat

   Greater Boston

   20 reviews

   1.0

   20 reviews

   Dined on 8 February 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was not tasty, especially the biscuits. They were too oily as well. I was disappointed.
   

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    Maura

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4

    Atmosphere and food were great , however our server was incredibly rude , had to flag Him down to order and ask another waiter for the check. He stopped checking on our table and offering us more water or coffee . Didn’t check in on how the food was. Overall we felt we were treated poorly. He seemed like he didn’t want to be there and that we were a nuisance .
    

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