Best of Boston

Best Cafe, North

1982 Best Cafe, Italian, Outside North End

Café Del Lago

Newton
Coowner Gabriel Crognale was trained at the Paradiso, which explains a lot. Especially the espresso and fine pastries. read more»
1982 Best Cafe, Sidewalk

Ben’s Café, Maison Robert

Boston
One of the city's earliest rehab projects (Maison Robert used to be Boston's City Hall), its location is elegant, its food French. read more»
1982 Best Cafe, Sidewalk, in a Mall

Romagnoli’s Table

Salem
One of the Marketplace's best, in a North Shore waterfront location that doesn't yet have Boston's crowds. read more»
1981 Best Cafe, Sidewalk

Ben’s Café, Maison Robert

Boston
Old City Hall never had it so good. Not only is the setting a bit of peace amid the downtown hubub, but the Café itself [...] read more»
1980 Best Cafe, Sidewalk

Ben’s Café at Maison Robert

Boston
Attractive patio. We like it more than the restaurant itself. read more»
1979 Best Cafe, Sidewalk

The Flower Garden Café

Boston
Another Ben and Jane Thompson production. Good soups, various coffee drinks, and a continental breakfast in Design Research—like setting from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. [...] read more»