Beacon Hill Books & Cafe

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   OpenTable Diner

   Central Coast

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Loved this place and the servers were all so kind! Would 100% recommend
   

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   Ana

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Charming little place. I love the atmosphere. Food was good. Prices could be much lower.
   

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   Joan

   Greater Boston

   16 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   16 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Addison seated us indoors even though our reservation was for the outdoor area & it was raining. Then Raul took excellent care of us, food was delicious & a cheeky rose made it feel Very festive⛄️🎅🏻 The decor & festive decorations throughout the store are beautiful- it truly is a must visit when in Boston - thanks to everyone- we will return for sure.
   

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   Pamela

   New York City

   1 review

   vip
   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   I was so looking forward to taking my daughters to the beacon Hill books and Café. We were told our table would be available for only an hour and a half and although we arrived on time the party before us refused to leave and we had to wait almost half an hour, the food was almost inedible : Soup served cold, salad underdressed chicken overcooked.and the portions were tiny. The outside door kept getting left open and it was cold last night and we had the table by the door so we had to keep asking them to shut it . At least our waiter , Fortunato, was sweet . While the restaurant seems like a a charming idea it is VERY poorly executed and I would not go back for a meal.
   

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   Cynthia

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 22 November 2024

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

   It was ok. Parking was pretty stressful. Ambiance was lovely but also very noisy.
   

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   Judith

   Greater Boston

   11 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on 21 November 2024

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

   It is such a lovely British cafe but the pressure to eat within an hour and 15 minutes is really too much. The server suggested we take our coffee to go when it was not even a busy lunch. It ruins everything. They also don’t seat you before your friend arrives so the count down really starts on time. And they take your credit card ahead for your lunch reservation. It destroys the nice feeling of the cosy British tea shop feeling and reminds you you are in America where everything is business. Too bad! The food was good but pricy. I won’t come back. I kept apologizing to my friend who was arriving from France and visiting Boston and Beacon Hill for the first time.
   

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   Vince

   Massachusetts

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 20 November 2024

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

   The patio was a charming and pleasant place to eat. A blanket was provided to each table which we used and a heater blew warm air onto the 4-5 small tables. The day was mild in November. The lattes and plates were delicious and the service was excellent!
   

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   Lynn

   Greater Boston

   2 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 19 November 2024

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

   This is as a charming gem on Beacon Hill as you will find. The entrance is enchanting, the setting is welcoming and beautiful, the food outstanding and the service impeccable. I can’t wait to return!
   

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   Vivien

   Greater Boston

   11 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on 19 November 2024

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

   What a wonderful spot to dine and to purchase books: a real gem for Beacon Hill! Loved how they were able to pack so much into a very small space (Beacon Hill has strict historic standards for construction and renovation). The food was delicious, although the portions were small given the price. The limited menu allowed them to showcase their specialities, which is probably why everything was tasty at lunch. I'm looking forward to trying their dinner menu. Only suggestion is to reserve in advance, as it is very hard for them to accommodate walk-ins given their size.
   

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    Nancy

    New York City

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

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

    This is by far my first afternoon tea experience. The space is cute & the rest is just ok. The sandwiches had the tiniest layer of anything I've seen at any afternoon tea. The scones were pretty dry & the sweet section was basic at best. Not at all what I have had or expect to have at any afternoon tea service. Unfortunately, Instagram has made this more popular than it's worth.
    

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