Boston Munch

Trident Café is a great little diner & coffee shop. It’s also a bookstore, so it becomes the perfect combination of reading and eating! At Trident, you’ll be able to pair you’re favorite books and magazines with some good, wholesome food and/or drinks. They also feature an extensive array of teas, fresh squeezed juices, smoothies and coffee. There is also free wi-fi at Trident Café.

Located at 338 Newbury St, Btwn Massachusetts Ave & Hereford St.

She Said:

I absolutely love coming here. I really don’t know what is better than reading and having tea on a Sunday afternoon. My personal favorites drinks are the veggie and fruit juices. As for food, you can find me having the MAPLE NUT GRANOLA and the FRESH FRUIT SALAD. If you are a breakfast person, Trident is the one for you because you can get breakfast at any hour!

He Said:

I’ve got to admit, at the beginning I wasn’t so warm to the idea of this place. Perhaps it was the whole veggie-first vibe, but now I am glad I went. They have food for everyone, even us meat-eaters; you will find chicken quesadillas, hamburgers, and even meatloaf on the menu. But the real gems of this place are the smoothies and teas. You can’t go wrong with the Trident smoothie, a blend of orange juice, banana, and various berries. Like she said, this is a great place to relax, read a book or a magazine, browse the net or just enjoy the food. Don’t let the whole green intellectual facade scare you from a good meal.

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General:

International, young crowd with the best sangria in Back Bay. Located on the corner of Newbury St. and Fairfield. (237 Newbury St.)

She Said:

I’ve been to this little restaurant a few times with a few different friends. The food is wonderful, the hostess’ are excellent and the atmosphere is always energetic. The best thing about Scoozi’s is their sangria. The added cut up fruit is one of my favorite parts and I’m always struggling to get the last of it! The inside is pretty small, only about 5 tables, but the outside patio is awesome. There is nothing better when the sun is shining than a pitcher of sangria, a salad and people watching with friends.

PROS: Sangria and pizza is great to share, outside patio, cheap and fun place!

CONS: inside seating is very small, always busy during lunch.

He said:

This place has a certain “je ne sais quoi” that reminds me of some spots from home…maybe it is because I always hear people speaking Spanish, French or English with some other foreign accent. While some Bostonians might initially find the crowd distant and aloof, people are actually pretty friendly as they hang out and just try to have a good time. The menu is pretty straight-forward with treats for every taste; I recommend going for a panini, and the BBQ chicken pizza is a must. A pitcher of sangria seems to be the drink of choice, and for good reason: it’s phenomenal, fruity and powerful. This is definitely a spot I like to frequent and I recommend to anyone who is going down Newbury and wants to make a pit stop while enjoying a beautiful day in Boston.

PROS: Located in the middle of Newbury, prices are reasonable, and the staff is very friendly and attentive.

CONS: Wait time can be very long, no sangria by the glass.

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Restaurants reviews, tips and menu suggestions, from the city of Boston, by Sophie Helsham and Pedro García.
A she said / he said blog that reviews restaurants around Boston area. Nothing fancy, but gives the low down on what we think about the places we dine at. Like to drink? - So do we, so we’ll let you know where to find THE BEST sangria in town.

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