Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in Gloucester, Greater Boston

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AllstonAndoverArlingtonBack BayBeacon HillBeverly

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1. 1606 Restaurant and Oyster Bar

4.6

Exceptional(2086)

$$$$

• American • Gloucester

Booked 30 times today

Voted Best of North Shore Magazine Editors' and Readers' Choice "Best Waterview Dining" and Editors' and Readers' Choice "Best AlFresco Dining".Delicious cuisine with ocean views. Located on the second-floor, our restaurant and bar offers an oceanfront dining deck showcasing New England coastal dining at its best. Celebrate delicious Modern American cuisine with fresh local ingredients by our Chef and his culinary team. The tasteful décor, seaside vistas and comfortable atmosphere provide a dining experience unlike any other in the area. Relax and unwind in cozy elegance at the oceanfront bar, by the fireplace or out by the firepit on the deck, or dine on our fresh catch at our new oyster bar. With a plenty of seats to encourage community gatherings, enjoy a light-hearted take on the region’s culinary delights.

2. Beacon Hill Books & Cafe

4.6

Exceptional(1095)

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• Café • Beacon Hill

Booked 43 times today

We are so happy you are here! Whether you are dining with us or stopping in for a cup of coffee, our seasonal menu by Chef Colleen Suhanosky offers something for everyone, from gluten-free brownies and fresh bakery items to espresso drinks, crafted mocktails, beer, and wine.Counter seating and limited table seating is available for walk-ins on a first-come, first-served basis. We hold tables for 15 minutes after your reserved time, please call if you are running late.For more information regarding special reservations or requests please contact hannah@bhbooks.com

3. Seaport Grille

4.8

Exceptional(788)

$$$$

• Seafood • Gloucester

Booked 2 times today

Seaport Grille at Cruiseport Gloucester is located directly on the harbor with two decks for classic waterview dining. Our menu offers a wide range of delectable cuisines made with the freshest ingredients -including traditional New England seafood, surf & turf options, classic American plates, world-famous desserts and much more. Within the backyard of our restaurant lies the inner harbors of Gloucester, home to the oldest working waterfront in America. During the warmer months, you and your guests may want to experience dining on our outdoor deck or even our covered deck where you’ll feel the warm breeze and soak in the summer sounds of the harbor. Come for the menu, stay for the vibe!*ORDER TAKEOUT HERE: https://eat.chownow.com/discover/restaurant/31809 *

4. Cafe Sauvage

4.9

Exceptional(385)

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• French • Back Bay

Booked 13 times today

Café Sauvage is a trendy Parisian-style café and restaurant located in the heart of Back Bay, between Massachusetts Avenue and Beacon Street. Inspired by French café culture, Café Sauvage blends modern French cuisine with European and African influences in a warm, lively, and chic neighborhood setting.Created by husband-and-wife team Antoine and Anaïs, Café Sauvage is an extension of their dining room, bringing together great food, craft cocktails, curated wines, and genuine hospitality in a cozy atmosphere welcoming to all.Join us for brunch every weekend, including Fridays. Please note that we do not accept reservations on Saturdays and Sundays during brunch service, as we operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Walk-ins are always welcome at our bar and patio.Please note: PATIO RESERVATIONS are guaranteed for outdoor seating only. In the event of weather changes, we will do our best to accommodate guests indoors whenever possible, but indoor seating cannot be guaranteed.

5. Forcella

4.5

Awesome(1159)

$$$$

• Italian • North End

Booked 21 times today

Forcella is bringing old-world Italian food to the North End of Boston.Nino Trotta — who owns Forcella alongside his girlfriend, general manager and co-owner Shannon MacGowan, and his brother, wine director Christian Trotta — say that the cozy, candlelit vibe of the restaurant sets Forcella apart in a sea of massive North End restaurants.“It’s tiny, 30 seats,” he said. “It’s perfect for a date.” The space includes a 10 people Private Dining room, and a 20 seats Cocktail & Wine Bar.The kitchen team has designed a menu that includes dishes from all over Italy, with a slight lean toward Naples, where the Trotta family is from. Primi dishes include meatballs, crispy quail, while pastas range from linguine alle vongole and risotto to gnocchi with braised rabbit. Salmon, and Ribeye..

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6. Buttermilk & Bourbon

4.6

Exceptional(3803)

$$$$

• American • Back Bay

Booked 74 times today

Takeout and delivery services are available via our website and Uber Eats. There are three options for seating: Standard (Indoors), High-Top (Indoors), and Outdoors. If one of these options does not appear, it is because we are currently booked for that type of seating during the date and time you are seeking. We offer a fifteen-minute grace period and ask that you call us if you will be running late or your reservation may be canceled. We allow an hour and a half for a reservation of 2 guests and 2 hours for reservations consisting of 3 or more guests. All outdoor patio reservations are subject to being canceled in the event of inclement weather. We look forward to seeing you soon!

7. 75 Chestnut

4.7

Exceptional(2726)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Beacon Hill

Booked 44 times today

75 Chestnut - Nestled amidst the brownstones on the charming streets of Beacon Hill. Features regional American food. Serving our neighborhood for the last 20+ years we are delighted to welcome you to our establishment. We are proud that we can serve our fresh cooked to order foods, specialty crafted drinks and cocktails. Our super friendly staff will make you want to come back again and again. we are the essential Beacon Hill restaurant a must see for residents and visitors alike. Our seafood stew and steak tips have our guests wanting to come back. We serve dinner seven nights a week and we serve brunch and lunch on Saturdays and Sundays. the stuffed French toast is something you don't want to miss. during the seasons we always feature food and drink specials and special events. some examples are sweet tooth Tuesdays, wine Wednesdays, green Thursdays, Sunday supper. our Ginger bread lunches are iconic so book soon. we will be happy to serve you .

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8. Comfort Kitchen

4.9

Exceptional(985)

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• Global, International • Dorchester

Booked 22 times today

Nested in Uphams Corner, Dorchester, we're a lively and intimate 30-seat restaurant serving brunch on the weekend and dinner at night with a full bar and outdoor patio. Our food is a celebration of the ingredients and flavors of the diaspora connected from Asia to the Americas — global comfort food. We are proudly Black-owned, immigrant-owned, and women-owned. We believe that food is a vital aspect of community building and we envision a place that is actively engaged in highlighting the culture, art, and history of our community.

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9. La Royal

4.6

Exceptional(249)

$$$$

• Peruvian • Cambridge

Booked 31 times today

Maria Rondeau and JuanMa Calderón of Boston's award-winning Celeste (Eater Boston's 2018 Restaurant of the Year and Esquire Best New Restaurant) and Esmeralda in Vermont (Esquire's 2021 list of Best New Restaurant in America), open La Royal, their newest Peruvian restaurant down the block from their Cambridge home. While at Celeste, JuanMa recreates his mother’s rustic home-cooking that he grew up with in Lima, his menu at La Royal explores the varied cuisines throughout Peru, offering original takes on dishes from the country’s different regions. They also bringing the same spirit of curation and collaboration from both Celeste and Esmeralda to this project… at La Royal, they've collaborated with professor and award-winning cookbook author Darra Goldstein on a selection of macerated liquors. Maria, a trained architect, has designed the space to create an inviting, lived-in feel, with the kitchen at the heart of the whole project.

10. South End Buttery

4.6

Exceptional(2476)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • South End

Booked 49 times today

South End Buttery is a neighborhood eat-in and take-away bakery/cafe by day and full bar/restaurant by night. The Buttery's award-winning food has a reputation for combining seasonal, local ingredients to create exceptional everyday food at everyday prices. The Buttery takes casual fine dining to new heights, with classic comfort food as well as dishes for the health and calorie conscious that pair beautifully with the affordable wine and beer selections. You'll feel like you're dining in your own home – but you won’t have to do the dishes!

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