Trident Booksellers & Cafe

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338 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02115
+1 (617) 267-8688
http://tridentbookscafe.com
Trident Booksellers & Cafe opened in 1984 and since then has expanded from a small bookstore cafe to a full-service restaurant and two floors of books. Located on Newbury Street in historic Back Bay, Trident is the last general independent bookstore in Boston. Browse our bookshelves and shop our eclectic mix of gifts and greeting cards. In the cafe, menu favorites are the lemon ricotta French toast, vegan cashew chili, and deluxe grilled cheese. We also have a full espresso bar, a large selection of loose leaf teas, beer & wine, and fresh juices and smoothies. And, don't miss our in-house events! Author talks, creative workshops (paint and plant nights), Friday night trivia, cooking demos, and other events are held in the upstairs cafe.

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3.52,167 reviews
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Susan C.
1/1/2026

We came in here unplanned. It was 8:10am and we were walking around Newbury. Not many stores were open and we wanted a small bite to eat. And to escape the cold. We walked by, not realizing...

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Sarah S.
11/11/2025

Lovely atmosphere and kind service! The food was incredible - I got the Quiche Florentine which would highly recommend! The salsa it came with was a perfect complement to the dish. My biggest...

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Jo S.
9/29/2025

My husband used to come a lot to Trident while he was studying in Boston. So he was thrilled the place still exists, it's doing well, thriving! I loved this bookstore instantly, cute building...

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Kim S.
1/2/2026

The perfect spot for a quick breakfast! Our food was delicious and came out very fast. The store has so many little treasures to explore.

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Brendon W.
9/20/2025

Stopped in for brunch with 2 friends on a Saturday morning! The food was delicious and service was quick and efficient. We did have a reservation as it was very busy inside the book store and the...

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