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Trident Booksellers & Cafe, Boston, MA

Trident Booksellers & Cafe

4.4
4.4
133 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Healthy
  • Vegan-friendly
Since 1984, Trident Booksellers & Cafe has been providing Back Bay residents, students, and tourists with sustenance for the mind and body. Trident is the perfect place to catch up with friends, study for your exam, grab brunch, or browse our wide selection of books and magazines. We offer free wifi, an award-winning magazine selection, a full service restaurant, books, cards, gifts, and, above all, a unique Boston experience. Check out the Trident’s extensive menu, featuring fresh juice and smoothies, as well as all-day breakfast, lunch and dinner. Be sure to look at our events calendar to see what’s happening tonight!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Breakfast, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 8:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 267-8688
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome a variety of private events! We offer several options for room set-up and can accommodate any style of dining. Our dedicated events coordinator will help you plan your perfect event and ensure a seamless experience for your guests. Some of our favorite gatherings to host include: *graduation parties *birthday parties *holiday parties *murder mystery dinners *bridal showers *baby showers *work team outings *networking events *bar/bat mitzvahs *anniversary parties *business meetings *alumni events Let the Trident's independent spirit make your next event one to remember! https://www.tridentbookscafe.com/private-events
  • Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Cross street
    Between Hereford Street and Massachusetts Avenue
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Steps away from the Hynes Convention Center stop on the Green Line.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 133 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Great for brunch

  • Greater Boston

    Healthy

  • Boston

    Great for brunch

  • Boston

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Trident Booksellers & Cafe offers a charming dining experience in the heart of Newbury Street with a unique bookstore concept. It's praised for its "great ambience" and "quick, efficient" service despite some mixed reviews. A good option for vegetarians and vegans, the cafe is a popular spot for brunch lovers.

133 Reviews
  1. Kelly

    Pittsburgh

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Friendly staff. Great food. Relatively quick. A little crowded next to other diners and a bit loud. Overall, enjoyed my visit and would dine at Trident again. Plus, books after brunch!

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  2. Jennifer

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Shoved in a tight spot, forgotten and didn’t get the coffee I ordered the entire meal even though we asked about it 3 times.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Ron

    Dallas

    12 reviews

    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The reservation was meaningless - as if it didn’t exist. Utter chaos with the staff. Never talked to a waiter. Food runner spilled half my coffee but didn’t offer to refill it, and nobody asked if I wanted more at any point. The food arrived without silverware, which we had to ask for and then wait four minutes. The good news is the food was good. They just need to triple the size of the staff.

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  4. Sean

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my safe places in Boston!!! See y’all next week!!

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  5. Monique

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic place! A shopkeeper in Salem actually told us about it and we came the next day. Quick, efficient, good food, great ambience. People of all ages were here though it seems to trend towards a younger crowd. The only issue was noise level but everyone was HAPPY so it balanced out.

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  6. Mark

    Detroit

    21 reviews

    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Cool concept. Didn’t not love the easy access to questionable topics and items in the book section for children.

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  7. Doreen

    Rhode Island

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Good choice if you are vegetarian or vegan. Food was good, but not exceptional. Service was average. Bees outside need to be taken care of.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and love the concept of the attached book store.

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  9. TinaH

    Phoenix

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Food is just regular diner food. No interaction with waitress at all. QRC code menu, had to pay in advance and was asked for a tip. How in the world can we give a tip for the only service was a bus boy delivering the food?

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  10. Melissa

    Greater Boston

    120 reviews

    2.0

    120 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Tables were sticky and dirty, food mediocre. Would opt for something else and not return or recommend.

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FAQs

Trident Booksellers & Cafe offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Trident Booksellers & Cafe also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 267-8688.

Trident Booksellers & Cafe is rated 4.4 stars by 133 OpenTable diners.

Trident Booksellers & Cafe does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Trident Booksellers & Cafe

338 Newbury St., Boston, MA 02115

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between Hereford Street and Massachusetts Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 8:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Breakfast, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Steps away from the Hynes Convention Center stop on the Green Line.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (617) 267-8688
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome a variety of private events! We offer several options for room set-up and can accommodate any style of dining. Our dedicated events coordinator will help you plan your perfect event and ensure a seamless experience for your guests. Some of our favorite gatherings to host include: *graduation parties *birthday parties *holiday parties *murder mystery dinners *bridal showers *baby showers *work team outings *networking events *bar/bat mitzvahs *anniversary parties *business meetings *alumni events Let the Trident's independent spirit make your next event one to remember! https://www.tridentbookscafe.com/private-events
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