Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in Boston/New England

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1. Bambara Kitchen & Bar

4.4

Price: Moderate

• American • Cambridge

Booked 6 times today

Bambara Kitchen & Bar is nestled on the Charles River Canal, and is right where you need it: close to MIT, Tech square, the Museum of Science, and adjacent to the Hotel Marlowe. Here, Executive Chef Adam Resnick's menus explore different cuisines and flavor profiles bringing seasonal American fare beyond the traditional with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and subtle global influences. Come enjoy our vibrant, welcoming atmosphere for indoor dining.

2. ArtBar

4.2

Awesome(807)

Price: Moderate

• American • Cambridge

Booked 1 time today

Dining Igloo seating now available with breathtaking views of the Charles River and Boston Skyline, make ArtBar a neighborhood destination. All igloo reservations will have a twenty (20) percent experience fee add to all food and beverage and also a Twenty (20) percent service charge. ArtBar is a warm, intimate retreat for food and art lovers located inside The Royal Sonesta Boston hotel in Cambridge, MA. The ArtBar boasts stellar selections from the hotel's world-class art collection while the restaurant features innovative, regional American cuisine, a well curated wine list and specialty cocktails. RESERVATIONS: Reservations are recommended. Due to our limited seating capacity, reservations for the outside patio can not be guaranteed.

3. Krasi

4.8

Exceptional(1755)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Back Bay

Booked 50 times today

Krasi is love. Krasi is life. Krasi is wine, literally.Krasi is about conversations and the people immersed in them. It’s about new friends, old friends, and turning strangers into friends.With a Greek wine list of over 180 all natural and biodynamic selections, every pour tells a story. Our menu of regional Greek meze set the stage to feast like the gods. Uncover and rediscover Greece with us. Krasi is Greek, differently.

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4. Kushala Sip Coffee House + Tapas Bar

4.6

Exceptional(9)

Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Chelsea

A new culinary experience that’s rich, vibrant, and diverse — a perfect match for the bustling city of Chelsea. From Spanish tapas to Mexican delicacies, middle eastern plates, and more. From morning breakfast, lunch, weekend brunch and dinner. Get ready for an expanded menu full of coffee cocktails, tapas, craft beer, wine, music, and more. Live music and holidays happenings. Come and experience a modern, relax and welcoming atmosphere at Kushala Sip Coffee & Tapas Bar.

5. Contessa - Boston

4.8

Exceptional(66)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Back Bay

Booked 60 times today

Perched atop The Newbury Hotel like a crown jewel, Contessa is a grand destination. Guests are welcomed from morning till night to a sunlit, rooftop restaurant with Art Deco references and mid-century modern detailing, offering sweeping views of Back Bay and the Boston Public Garden. The menu offers a wide variety of delicious options, from feasts of antipasti, carpaccios and pizzas, to pastas and large steaks. A vast wine list, classic cocktails and a selection of dolci punctuate a beautiful meal.

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6. Banners Kitchen & Tap

4.3

Awesome(467)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown Crossing

Booked 82 times today

Restaurant & sports bar serving American fare in a contemporary, multilevel space.Named for the iconic championship team banners raised into the rafters throughout history, Banners Kitchen & Tap is located in the thick of Boston sports, on the former site of the Boston Garden, adjacent to the TD Garden and North Station at The Hub on Causeway.Banners Kitchen & Tap is an immersive restaurant and bar featuring upscale tavern cuisine as well as classic game-day menu staples, healthy alternatives, a children’s menu, and many other unique offerings for lunch & dinnerBanners boasts the biggest in-restaurant LED TV screen on the East Coast, Blades & Boards VIP dining room, and Banners Kitchen & Tap Topgolf Swing Suite.

7. Mare

4.7

Exceptional(2885)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 41 times today

Mare, Italian for ‘sea’ , has quickly become this city’s most acclaimed seafood restaurant with accolades such as “One of the Top 80 Tables in the World” by Conde Nast Traveler and “Go to List” Food & Wine. Please visit our new location at 3 Mechanic St.

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8. Waverly Kitchen and Bar

4.8

Exceptional(335)

Price: Expensive

• American • Charlestown

Booked 66 times today

Located in the heart of Charlestown, Boston, just steps away from the Bunker Hill Monument and the Freedom Trail, Waverly Charlestown is a neighborhood restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week. Join us for a legendary brunch, dinner, and cocktails in our cozy dining room, or grab coffee and lunch on the go. Breakfast and brunch fans, this is for you! You don't want to miss our signature banana bread, housemade corned beef hash, and refreshing and creative cocktails! Come and enjoy a cozy dinner by the fireplace or watch the chef's at work at our kitchen counter. Walk-ins are always accepted at our intimate bar. We're looking forward to seeing you!

9. Bricco

4.6

Exceptional(6003)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 99 times today

Bricco’s star has been rising steadily since restaurateur Frank DePasquale revamped the menu to feature modern interpretations of regional Italian dishes. Bricco has garnished superlative reviews from food writers in Boston and around the country – Best Guaranteed Meal in the North End and Best Pasta in Boston just two of the most recent accolades. The talented kitchen team creates “boutique” Italian food, so-called because it is unique, personal and created for a select and sophisticated diner. The food is complemented by an enoteca (wine bar) with an exceptional selection of all-Italian wines. Bricco also offers a sophisticated late night scene. The chic and energetic bar serves up great one of a kind cocktails as well as brick oven pizza with gourmet toppings such as prosciutto and fresh mozzarella from Italy in addition with appetizer selections.

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10. Union Oyster House

4.3

Awesome(8635)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Faneuil Hall

Booked 102 times today

The Union Oyster House, located on the Freedom Trail, near Faneuil Hall, enjoys the unique distinction of being America's oldest restaurant. This Boston fixture, housed in a building dating back to Pre-Revolutionary days, started serving food in 1826 and has continued ever since with the stalls and oyster bar, where Daniel Webster was a constant customer, in their original positions.

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177 restaurants available nearby

1. Bambara Kitchen & Bar

2. ArtBar

3. Krasi

4. Kushala Sip Coffee House + Tapas Bar

5. Contessa - Boston

6. Banners Kitchen & Tap

7. Mare

8. Waverly Kitchen and Bar

9. Bricco

10. Union Oyster House

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