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Trident Booksellers & Cafe, Boston, MA

Trident Booksellers & Cafe

4.3
4.3
127 Reviews
$30 and under
American
  • Great for brunch
  • Healthy
  • Neighborhood gem
Boston's last independent general bookstore, Trident Booksellers & Cafe is located on Newbury Street in historic Back Bay.


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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2 people

11:30 PM


Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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 127 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    Great for brunch

  • Boston

    Great for brunch

127 Reviews
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. Aasimah

    Austin

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    No one came to serve us. We waited 30 mins before just using the QR code to order and we had two kids with us. Food was cold, coffee had grounds in it, and the bacon was burnt to a crisp.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved coming to Trident! It's in the heart of Newbury St yet its prices are reasonable! Enjoyed a lovely brunch dining outside on the sidewalk. Service was attentive without being intrusive. Thank you, Trident!! We will be back!!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great breakfast joint near all the shopping and sites

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good! Location is amazing! Our server never came back after we were served and we had to ask for utensils and our bill.

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  9. JessicaF

    Little Rock

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Favorite place for weekend breakfast with friends 🫶🏻

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were good! The food was a bit overpriced for what it was. The ambience is very casual and fun though.

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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 4.3 stars by 127 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

11:30 PM


Booked 12 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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