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Other Side Cafe


#272 of 1,860 restaurants in Boston
3.5 of 5 stars 28 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: American, Coffee Shop, Diner, Vegetarian, Contemporary, Eclectic, International, Californian
  • Neighborhood: Metro West
  • 407 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115-1801
  • (617) 536-9477
  • Price range: €1-14 ($1-$20)

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5 of 5 stars
arkham   17 contributions
Upstate New York
Jul 9, 2009

This is a great beer bar/cafe with plenty of comfortable seating in the balcony (but watch your head - low ceilings up there), serving interesting and delicious food at all times of the day. The beer selection is huge and very well thought out. We were there several times over the Fourth of July weekend, and each of our several... more

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4 of 5 stars
rlg1977   34 contributions
Hampstead, New Hampshire
Jan 10, 2009

I'll keep this short. I've been going here off and on for nearly 15 years. It's loud, it's unique and the food is always great. The vegetarian chili has always been a standout. The huevos rancheros with a mimosa is perfect to kick start your Sunday morning, and the buffalo Tom sandwich is always a great, healthy lunch. It's priced... more

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4 of 5 stars
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Aug 31, 2008

Cool place to hang out more

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5 of 5 stars
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Jun 15, 2008

the best place to go for vegans! and the wines are all organic. yum! more

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2 of 5 stars
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Feb 28, 2008

it kinda smells at night but full of very interesting people who can hold conversations about just anything more

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2 of 5 stars
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Jan 6, 2008

good when you're in the mood for a sandwich and a beer while listening to loud rock...very much a younger demographic, but cool more

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4 of 5 stars
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Jan 3, 2008

Excellent fruit cheese and bread plate,.chicken salad sandwiches. Not always the best service, but here it can be considered part of the atmosphere. more

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3 of 5 stars
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Dec 8, 2007

Great sandwiches, good beers. A slightly "alternative" take on the deli, if you will. more

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5 of 5 stars
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Dec 1, 2007

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3 of 5 stars
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Nov 29, 2007

good place to study and drink coffee; eclectic crowd (on the other side of Mass Ave so not on the snooty Newbury side) more

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Other Side Cafe Address

407 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115-1801
Tel: (617) 536-9477
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.