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Foursquare helps you find the perfect places in Back Bay to go with friends:

  • 9.1

    Night Shift Owl’s Nest

    Beer Garden Esplanade Boston, MA

    People also say (4 tips):

    • Jason L.
      Jason Leibowitz: "Really fun outdoor beer garden serving Night Shift (and Night Shift friends') beer. Great nice weather weekend activity. If they have the Mast Landing Gunner's Daughter Milk Stout, get that."
  • 9.5

    The Esplanade

    Park The Esplanade Boston, MA

    People also say (80 tips):

    • Jake S.
      Jake Smith: "On July 4th, the fireworks are visible from anywhere on the river, but be aware that Storrow Drive is closed to cars, so you can find a spot in the middle of the street."
  • 9.0

    Trident Booksellers & Cafe

    Bookstore 338 Newbury St Boston, MA

    People also say (311 tips):

    • Fernando R.
      Fernando Robles Coulter: "Don’t let the bookstore front fool you. The breakfast here is amazing. These are toast with honey ham jam and a lot of delicious insides. Sweet and savory perfect."
  • 9.2

    Gre.Co

    Greek Restaurant 225 Newbury St Boston, MA

    People also say (31 tips):

    • Erich W.
      Erich Wiernasz: "Gyros are legit. Pork, vegetarian, any of them. Fries with very high quality feta. Loukoumades with greek honey."
  • 9.2

    Flour Bakery + Cafe

    Bakery 131 Clarendon St Boston, MA

    People also say (190 tips):

    • Oren I.
      Oren Israelson: "Do NOT miss this place The combination of super nice service and great food is what makes Flour to be one of the best bakery cafe their brakefast sandwich with egg and guacamole is amazing!"
  • 9.1

    Thinking Cup

    Coffee Shop 85 Newbury St Boston, MA

    People also say (153 tips):

    • Shah
      Shah: "That was some delicious coffee, Jittery Hen sandwich (coffee-braised chicken with BBQ sauce!), sea-salt cookie, raspberry donut and lemon-poppy scone. Can't wait to come back."

People are talking about these places in Back Bay:

  • 9.0

    The Friendly Toast

    Breakfast Spot 35 Stanhope St Boston, MA

    People also say (47 tips):

    • Deborah S.
      Deborah Sutliff: "Breakfast is amazing - any time of day! (Lunch isn't bad either!) Killer vegetarian options! Good coffee. Lots of fun with all the diner kitsch. Bit noisy. Be prepared for a wait on the weekends."
    • Sandra B.
      Sandra Brown: "We had breakfast yesterday which was delightful. Eggs on toast p. Came back tonight for a light bight, clam chowder was delicious. A lovely atmosphere. Bar staff fantastic, very friendly and helpful."
  • 9.2

    sweetgreen

    Salad Restaurant 659 Boylston St Boston, MA

    People also say (93 tips):

    • Leena B.
      Leena Bondale: "Just amazing! I had to wait in the line for 30 mins ( that tells u how good it is) and still it was worth it. I am vegetarian and they hv good vegetarian options."
    • Nan G.
      Nan Greer: "This is an amazing concept that actually works! CLEAN, ORGANIC food that is organised in a salad bar set up. order what you'd like in your salad and then cheerful and hip salad masters toss it ..."

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