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Purple Onion
44 Inn St
Newburyport, MA 01950
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#15 of 70 restaurants in Newburyport
3.5 of 5 stars 4 ratings  |  Write a review
  • 44 Inn St, Newburyport, MA 01950
  • (978) 465-9600

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“Great spot for sandwiches in Newburyport”
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4 of 5 stars
MattTraveler   3 contributions
Boston Area
Sep 17, 2009

Delicious, interesting sandwiches. Nice location on pedestrian street with outdoor seating. more

“Usually worth the wait”
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4 of 5 stars
DaveNBPT   6 contributions
Newburyport
May 5, 2008

The biggest problem with the Purple Onion is its popularity. Although the food is nearly always good (sometimes I'm a little annoyed that they can't make something to order because they don't have something like, well, how about pickles?), the wait is sometimes a little long. If you get there at lunchtime, expect 15 to 20 minutes to get your... more

“Good soups and sandwiches - ordering system could be improved”
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44 Inn St, Newburyport, MA 01950
Tel: (978) 465-9600
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