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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."
  • 9.2

    L.A. Burdick Chocolate

    Dessert Shop 220 Clarendon St Boston, MA

    People also say (86 tips):

    • Lynne V.
      Lynne Viera: "best hot chocolate you will ever have. choose from milk, dark or white. also beautiful chocolates including their signature mouse and other seasonal specials like penguins & ghosts. In Harvard Sq too"
  • 9.2

    Flour Bakery+Cafe

    Bakery 30 Dalton St Boston, MA

    People also say (11 tips):

    • Stacy B.
      Stacy Bo Bacy: "Salads and deserts are great! WiFi is flourlovesyou and bathroom code is 1595."
  • 9.0

    Trident Booksellers & Cafe

    Bookstore 338 Newbury St Boston, MA

    People also say (310 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."
  • 9.6

    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."
  • 9.2

    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:

  • 9.2

    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 ..."
  • 9.1

    Tatte Bakery & Cafe

    Bakery 399 Boylston St Boston, MA

    People also say (32 tips):

    • Najd A.
      Najd Alissa: "The place has a great vibe in the morning. I tried the Avocado tartine and it was really good, Shakshuka and Latte were below my expectation."
    • Sofia P.
      Sofia Papastamelos: "Try getting oat milk for a non dairy option in your coffee. It’s delicious!"
  • 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."

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