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Trident Booksellers & Cafe

Bookstore and Café

Back Bay West, Boston

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Trident Booksellers & Cafe

8.9^/10

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Ranked #2 for breakfast food in Boston
"Great lemon ricotta french toast (on Challah bread, holla!)"(5 Tips)
"The Lattes are the best and the Morning Monte Cristo is delicious."(7 Tips)
"Love the cape codder sandwich!"(4 Tips)
"Free wifi and the best stuffed French Toast in the world!"(4 Tips)

306 Tips and reviews

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Tammy ZhouAugust 15, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Try the thai chai bubble tea - delicious with chewy tapioca.
H Alex HarrisonAugust 19, 2011
Really, everything here is good. You can't go wrong.
KaitlinJanuary 19, 2016
Cool place, but oh so busy!
Ye ZhaoOctober 11, 2012
Super friendly and inclusive place.
Becca CadalzoNovember 3, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Cappuccino milkshake. Cappuccino milkshake. Cappuccino milkshake.
CollegeCandyDecember 7, 2011
delicious breakfasts but prepare your self for a long wait!
Kamila WidulinskiDecember 19, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Can't go wrong with the vegan cashew chili
Sue YeeSeptember 13, 2014
Sweet potato fries are all I come for
KKNovember 10, 2014
Killer megatots & milkshake combo
OzyDecember 1, 2015
Good place to read a book!
Gary FaymanAugust 12, 2010
Fantastic Challah French toast and great hot chocolate. Pretty awesome book selection.
Logan LeasureNovember 4, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Belgian waffle w/ Vermont maple syrup.
Chanelle KasikOctober 18, 2011
BEST eggs benny and lemon berry french toast!
Phil BucklerDecember 6, 2014
Good breakfast for a hangover
JackJanuary 25, 2012
Been here 5+ times
The Cape Codder Sandwich is heaven on bread.
Tiff PirachaJanuary 13, 2013
Eat fast, people hover for a table.
Eric CandinoMarch 23, 2012
The pbr come as 24 oz. Hipster delight.
Alex CurrieAugust 25, 2016
Breakfast burrito 👍🏼
Meg MurphyDecember 7, 2013
Decent food, horribly incompetent service from a young waiter. Took us 20 minutes to place an order, our food was timely, but the order was not correct. Haven't seen him in a half hour! Come on, kid!
Ellie EvertsOctober 23, 2015
Banana and caramel pancakes
Dylan StilinOctober 25, 2014
Browse or sit down with a coffee and a book.
Kaitlyn TianNovember 16, 2019
The grill cheese sandwich is disappointing
RaphaelNovember 9, 2017
Good breakfast
Ashley DeemerFebruary 8, 2012
Been here 5+ times
some of the best coffee cake I've had
Justine PortmannMay 21, 2013
GET THE MOMOS.
Stephanie RheeJuly 3, 2015
Downeast Cider in a mason jar!
Angelos NMay 20, 2012
If you go for food you will leave here smelling like food. If you go for books you will leave here smelling like food. Basically if you walk inside you will leave smelling like food.
Stephanie GoldmanJanuary 24, 2012
One of my absolute favorite places in Boston
Sara StevensMarch 12, 2010
Their butternut squash raviolis are beyond amazing. Also love their mango tango frappé.
Jessica BottermanOctober 15, 2011
Get the mulled cider mimosa! Amazing!
Mike BarryOctober 28, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Vegan Cashew Chili = goodness.
Landon HowellDecember 27, 2013
Head to the upstairs bar for an adult beverage.
Ian McNallyNovember 22, 2013
The Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale is wicked
Nitjyot SaroanJanuary 16, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Highly recommend the black bean burger
Sofia RasytėJuly 19, 2013
Deluxe grilled cheese enough said
Alysha FraserDecember 19, 2010
best fritatta I've ever had...super fresh ingredients!
JeannieOctober 12, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Impulse-buy a fancy magazine that costs more than your coffee. Read it while drinking said coffee. Ahhhhh.
DeborahDecember 31, 2009
I'm an avid fan of Dover Thrift Editions, and Trident has the best selection I've seen in Boston. Read more
Amanda TooneSeptember 16, 2011
The momos are really special <3
Amy PJanuary 1, 2013
They lost our name on the waiting list. We are still waiting. It's been 2 hours. Never. Coming. Back.
J. Kent Hagins IVJanuary 9, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Avocado Havarti Melt is always an excellent choice.
Gianna NebbiaMarch 10, 2015
Eggs Benedict
Sierra SFebruary 15, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Mango cherry bomb!
Caryn LoCastroAugust 11, 2013
Chai bubble tea latte!
Restless World CitizenJuly 29, 2016
Not the best food .. A bit touristic .. 6/10
Mark CollierSeptember 13, 2015
Fantastic...
Sarah CochranOctober 22, 2011
Antioxidant smoothie is a must have
Magda CunhaFebruary 1, 2013
Been here 10+ times
I just love this place!!!
Brian MooreMarch 15, 2009
Go to Trident Booksellers and order a Trident Club. Don't forget the sweet potato fries.
Mac CowellAugust 29, 2009
ask for the off-menu watermellon mimosa it's unique and available when trident makes watermellon lemonade.

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