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Beacon Hill Books & Cafe, Boston, MA

Beacon Hill Books & Cafe

4.5 (855)
$30 and under
Café
71 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114-4617

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 43 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
Charming Beacon Hill neighborhood. Warm and welcoming table service in this beautiful cozy space. Please note we do not accept parties larger than 6 guests. Our outdoor seating is WEATHER PERMITTING. In the event that the weather is not cooperating at the time of your reservation, we are unable to guarantee your reservation. Thank you for your understanding.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Café, Afternoon Tea, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Colleen Suhanosky

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What 855 people are saying

Beacon Hill Books & Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.0Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Beacon Hill Books & Cafe offers a "charming" and "delightful" culinary experience nestled in a picturesque bookshop setting. Known for its "excellent" food and "friendly" service, the cafe is a "hidden gem" perfect for brunch or tea. The ambiance is "adorable," with standout dishes like "scones" and "quiche." Ideal for book lovers!
855 Reviews
  1. Isabel

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the afternoon tea and it was very good. The AC was out, so the room was a bit warm. But still it was great

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  2. Dan

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a charming cafe inside a bookstore. What more could you want? Food was delicious, service great and shopping after.

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  3. Karen VIP

    West Palm Beach86 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is a beautiful cafe with excellent service. The food was a bit lacking, and I was very disappointed that some of the menu items were not available especially given it is a small prix fix menu.

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  4. dana

    Columbus2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Charming! Def worth the spot. We went back the next day for books.

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  5. Allyson

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and coffee are absolutely horrid. Service was mid level. Bookstore is adorable.

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  6. Deborah

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is such a charming place! You will feel cosseted and delight in being well-fed with scrumptious food! Take good care of yourself--go!

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  7. Mary VIP

    New Mexico19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Down what feels like a secret passageway is an adorable space with a fixed price dinner in an excellent bookshop. I want to go back for tea.

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  8. Karen

    Greater Boston18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a wonderful gem to discover on Charles street perfect to tqke out of town guests or for a fun local treat!

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  9. Kayon

    Atlanta1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    This is an aesthetic café. It's perfect for the two young girls who squealed beside me and took lots of photos. It's also a calm, relaxing space so you can go and enjoy some peace. However the food and the lattes were all just bland. They lack flavor, no punch, no depth. They were, however, all served beautifully. My waiter in particular was maybe more curt than I would've like with everyone else was nothing but delightful.

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  10. Lynn

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu was limited but the food was great. The outside seating is down a cute little ally behind the bookstore and it is adorable. After breakfast we spent time exploring the bookstore- it was perfect.

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Beacon Hill Books & Cafe is rated 4.5 stars by 855 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 43 times today
Google Map for Beacon Hill Books & Cafe

71 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114-4617

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Beacon Hill
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Café, Afternoon Tea, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Colleen Suhanosky
  • Additional
    Beer, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
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