Other Side Cafe
(617) 536-8437
407 Newbury St
Boston,
MA
02115
42.3482
-71.0898
Neighborhoods: Back Bay, Black Bay West
What People Are Saying About Other Side Cafe
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The Scene
As one of the city's few counterculture/bohemian cafes, the Other Side serves as a key meeting spot for its loyal, eccentric clientele. Students are drawn to the bargain-basement menu of healthy, Californian cuisine, while hip 20-somethings squeeze into comfy sofas and nod along to the cafe's painfully current soundtrack of alternative tunes. When the weather's agreeable, patrons crowd onto the large front patio, which can hold about 44 customers. Tattooed waiters match the colorful surroundings.
The Food
The OtherSide, equally renowned for its budget-friendly prices and its super-healthy food menu, is a popular place to stop in for drinks--expect an even split of tables covered in selections from the fresh juice and smoothie bar (try the pear lemon ginger wheatgrass juice) and large, affordable pitchers of imported beer. Don't miss the imposing fresh fruit, cheese and bread plate that comes with a delicious yogurt honey dipping sauce and is perfect for groups.
Photo by Christine Liu
User Reviews
greendressgirl
January 16, 2009
The Other Side is a remnant of a time when Boston was a lot less homogenized and a lot more interesting. Yes, there's loud music. Yes, the wait staff sometimes have a little attitude. But does every place in Boston need to be like Stephanie's on Newbury? If you like a place with a little character, good food and beer with vegetarian options, go to The Other Side. If not, Stephanie's is right down the street...
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Gumsmith
December 03, 2008
Had lunch there today with some friends. I chose The Otherside Cafe because my friends are vegetarians and there are many vegetarian and vegan options on the menu. We hadn't seen each other in a long time and wanted to catch up since they were in Boston for the day. The music was so loud that we had to yell across the table. I don't mind the vibe and I certainly don't mind loud Elvis Costello, but we had to yell across the table. When I asked a server if he could turn the music down a notch because we were trying to talk, he said: "This is how loud we usually have the music here." I told him we could not converse. He stated: "Just so you know, we will turn it down a little, but this is how loud we keep the music here." Funny, I thought restaurants were all about the customer and not the waitstaff. The food was great; service was poor (ie clearing plates before you're finished.) Skip it.
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The Extras:
Like the painting that's looking over your shoulder? All the art is local and for sale.
Save Money:
Enjoy free chips and salsa with the purchase of any pitcher of beer.
Save Money:
Enjoy free chips and salsa with the purchase of any pitcher of beer. (excludes PBR)
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Restaurant Special Features:
Notable Beer List, Local Favorite, Late Night Dining, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Group Dining, Live Music, Cheap Eats, Bar Scene
Cuisine:
Eclectic & International, Health Food, Vegetarian, Californian
Smoking Permitted:
On patio
