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CAFETERIA Boston

279 Newbury St, Boston, MA | Map it  

02116 42.349160 -71.084131

(617) 536-2233 | View Website

3.5

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3.5 Star Rating: Average

29 Reviews

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"A casual, contemporary atmosphere where the comfort food of ""yesterday"" gets schooled by the flavors of ""today�."

Features

Neighborhoods:
Back Bay, Back Bay West
Price:
$$
Categories:
Restaurants
Cuisine:
Traditional American, Mediterranean

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Payment Methods:
MasterCard, Discover, Visa, American Express
Restaurant Special Features:
Dine At The Bar, Outdoor Dining, Group Dining, People Watching

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Review Highlights

ambiance
100%
“Good food & location”
dessert
75%
“best warm chocolate cake in the city”
drinks
80%
“My girlfriend liked her drink (some sort of champagne libation with peach and vodka).”
food quality
82%
“Well, we did get a table outside, but the service, food and drinks were all horrible.”
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menu variety
100%
“If you want to eat at Newbury, there are dozens of great options (Charlie's across the street is great).”
overall
75%
“My parents were in town, so I figured I could take them to a nice restaurant on Newbury, and we could enjoy the beautiful weather.”
return potential
100%
“However, I would probably come back during warmer weather to sit on the patio, so maybe you will spot me in the sea of big bags and sunglasses!”
service
46%
“Well, we did get a table outside, but the service, food and drinks were all horrible.”
value
83%
“Added bonus, the restaurant /bar area is filled with huge flat screens tvs so we were able to catch the celtics game.” View Less

Reviews for CAFETERIA Boston

travelbugg1980

Member since Mar, 2007 View Profile
128Reviews
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Joined 5 years ago
4.0
May 06, 2010

A twist on a classic!. Yummy! I like to mix it up a bit, but sometimes you try a "fusion" style restaurant and it just doesn't work. But Cafeteria was a nice mix of classic and new. Different but not TOO different. Try the Currie Chicken Salad Sandwich. Delish!! Nice Newbury patio for a sunny day as well...

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gregd on cs

Member since Mar, 2010 View Profile
36Reviews
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Joined 2 years ago
4.0
April 07, 2010

Just like your school cafeteria, only better. In case you ever wanted to relive your school cafeteria meal experiences, this is the place. Cafeteria Boston has taken the concept of comfort food and upped the quality and flavor. One of my favorites is the tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwich plate, but there are many others. I have tried their delicious burger and salads as well.

In addition to the food in the dining room Cafeteria is also a bar and can provide the mixed drinks that you crave. I enjoyed my mint infused drink, it was a julep or variant of that with fresh mint leaves.

For those of you on a budget they have had a burger special in the bar that is worth checking out.

Satisfy your cravings and have some comfort food. You might even want to bring along a little sunscreen on a nice day if you want to eat on their patio.

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meltzerf

Member since Jan, 2010 View Profile
5Reviews
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Joined 2 years ago
4.0
January 14, 2010

Good food & location. The meatloaf in this place is fabulous. The calamari is too but they need a better/different dipping sauce. I like that they seem to be socially responsible on free range chicken, etc. It makes you feel better about eating a non-vegetarian meal! Nice ambiance. Great outdoor sitting area. Regular great discounts. The wait staff seem to be failed models. They are pretty to look at but do not expect anything great or right! Overall very good and would recommend.

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Katya12

Member since Oct, 2009 View Profile
1Review
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Joined 3 years ago
5.0
October 21, 2009

fabulous!. Everything about Cafeteria is PERFECT! We had sampled many of the appetizers and loved every one (especially the spinach and artichoke dish and the macaroni). The staff was more than welcoming and kind to all of us. I also love the location, cant wait to be on the patio again this spring!!!

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rockitboston

Member since Oct, 2009 View Profile
1Review
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Joined 3 years ago
5.0
October 19, 2009

Great dinner awsome vibe. Had dinner there on Saturday went there around 8pm. Saw there advertisment in stuff at night. Stayed there to closing for drinks. Staff is friendly and always going the extra mile.

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