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Address:
279a Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02115

Neighborhood:
Back Bay

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Cuisine:
American

Price: $30 and under

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Cafeteria Boston Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.cafeteriaboston.com
Email: info@cafeteriaboston.com
Phone: (617) 536-2233
Hours of Operation: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 11:00am - 11:00pm Thursday & Friday 11:00am - 1:00am Saturday 9:00am - 1:00am Sunday 9:00am - 11:00pm Full menu served until 11:00pm daily Late Night Menu Thursday, Friday, Saturday 11:00pm-12:30am BRUNCH served Saturday and Sunday 9:00am-3:00pm
Cross Street: Gloucester St.
Public Transit: Hynes Convention Green Line; Copley Green line
Parking: Street Parking
Parking Details: Valet parking is available and recommended
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: American
Executive Chef: Antonio Perez
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
Catering: Catering is available. Please call 617.536.2233 for more information.
Private Party Facilities: Our private room on the second floor comfortably accommodates cocktail parties for 100 or a seated dinner for 50 people. The large windows on two sides of the room provide expansive views over Newbury Street and the perfect atmosphere for private lunches, brunch, dinner parties or cocktail receptions. Cafeteria is also available for buyouts as well as private and semi-private functions. Clients can choose from a wide array of appetizers, entrees, desserts, beverages and wines, to create the right formula for their function. From passed hors d’oeuvres with drinks, to an intimate dinner party to a gala event, we can customize a menu that’s exactly right for your event. We look forward to working with you and planning your upcoming event.
Private Party Contact: Demetri Tsolakis (617) 536-2233
Special Events & Promotions: We kept the straightforward, select what you like, style of a cafeteria, but, at this cafeteria the food comes to you with dining on three levels - outdoors, downstairs and upstairs for special events. Call 617.536.2233 or email info@cafeteriaboston.com

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A word from Cafeteria Boston

Cafeteria is a cool, casual, contemporary atmosphere where the comfort food of "yesterday" gets schooled by the flavors of "today" to create a dining experience that is "tray chic." Our new cafeteria-themed menu is a modern interpretation of classic soul-satisfying American dishes prepared with… organic grass-fed beef and lamb, free-range chicken, the freshest seafood and organic, local produce. These properly raised ingredients behave perfectly with a new world of herbs, spices and culinary techniques to create deeply satisfying comfort food for the new millennium. Continued

Cafeteria Boston

3.8

234 $30 and under restaurant

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228 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

228 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

good for groups(78)
great for outdoor dining(75)
fit for foodies(64)

neighborhood gem(58)
hot spot(52)
great for lunch(50)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (228)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Went for a girl's night out

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2012

Dined on 04/13/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Went for a girl's night out here. We had a great time. Got some drinks, an appetizer and dinner. The food was very good as we all enjoyed our meals. The atmosphere was fun. It was kind of loud so probably not a spot you'd want to go on a romantic date to but a perfect spot for a night out with friends. The drinks were DELICIOUS. I appreciate a place with good food and good drinks. The service was a little weird. It took a while for someone to come and take a drink order. It seems that that is the one spot that needs the most improvement. But it wasn't bad enough to ruin the night. Overall had a great time and would definitely go back."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2012

Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Three of us girls went for

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2006

Dined on 04/13/2012

2006

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Three of us girls went for a casual dinner. We had spinach dip, caesar salad and pizza. We all had
a stomach ache a half hour later. Won't go back unless it's just for drinks."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2006

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great waiter, great service,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great waiter, great service, great food. Thoroughly enjoyed our breakfast."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Sitting on the lower level

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2012

2008

Dined on 04/06/2012

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Sitting on the lower level stinks. Dark and dank. The waitress service there was bad too. The wait staff all hung out at the bar rather than check on us. We waited far too long for drink refills."

Dined on 04/06/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

For small groups, perfect!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2012

2011

Dined on 03/30/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Try to eat here on a beautiful day... or if you aren't in a large group. The food is amazing (have the Macaroni & Cheese), but keep in mind the following: inside is very loud (so again, no large groups), and it's quieter outside. If it's cold out, you might want to try a quieter indoor restaurant."

Dined on 03/30/2012

2011

Special Features: neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Upscale Diner Food

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2005

Dined on 03/31/2012

2005

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I've been to Cafeteria twice in about three weeks -- it was like two different restaurants. The first time we were there (a Friday) was half-full and mostly quiet couples. The 2nd time (a Saturday) was mobbed; two bachelorette parties and a 40th bday. It was so loud we couldn't talk at all. The food is perfectly good. Sort of diner/hipster: meatloaf, mac 'n' cheese -- all dressed up a little. The lamb burger is really good, but the Boston Cream burger was so spicy as to be inedible, and I really like spicy food. It's a little pricey for what it is, but a great deal for that neighborhood. The service was friendly and quick both times."

Dined on 03/31/2012

2005

Special Features: good for groups, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

I really liked this place.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2011

Dined on 03/31/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I really liked this place. The food we had for brunch was absolutely wonderful. The service was really good and we were seated promptly and they totally understood that two people had cancelled in the last moment."

Dined on 03/31/2012

2011

Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

meh.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2012

2010

Dined on 03/23/2012

2010

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Food was fine, service was bad."

Dined on 03/23/2012

2010

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Turning Tables

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2011

Dined on 03/24/2012

2011

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food was good, however the wait staff was rushing us through the entire meal. There was another group coming in after us, and as soon as we made the move to get up, they jumped at the chance to turn the table. Not the most personable people. Food was pretty good, really enjoyed the Tater Tots. Glad to finally have tried the place, but wouldn't necessarily jump at the chance to go back."

Dined on 03/24/2012

2011

Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly

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Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

We were called 5 minutes before

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2012

2005

Dined on 03/23/2012

2005

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We were called 5 minutes before our 12 noon reservation and told that we would not be able to dine there due to a failure of the computer system that communicates orders to the kitchen. We were in an expensive taxi ride on our way to the restaurant so we continued on and when we arrived the situation had not changed. So we never ate at Cafeteria. Instead we went to Asana at the Mandarin Oriental and had an awesome three course lunch."