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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food is really amazing. My gf and I went twice during our 3 day stay in Boston.
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Trident you let me down...The food was wonderful. The coffee was delicious. My waiter sucked.I had a few hours to kill before a meeting so laptop in hand I sauntered into my favorite digs on Newbury....
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Last year, with lap top, notebook and work in tow, I popped into Trident on cold day and proceeded to try to find a seat with a plug nearby, when from behind me, a disgruntled voice bellowed:"We don't...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Before I moved to Boston I thought to myself that this is a quintessential Boston spot: a cafe with a bookstore attached: this must be where the MIT and Harvard professors hang out. I have visited a...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I see why people love you, but I don't.You are kind of pretentious and overpriced. That is within a normal range of expectations because since when were art and pretension not overpriced? You do...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wait, what? I've been on Yelp no less than three years and I haven't reviewed Trident yet? Blasphemy!I first fell in love with Trident when I lived less than a block away and I lost hours and days...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Once again Joey and Amanda have brought me to a place that I wish I either lived in Boston or they would move to Worcester. I don't see anything moving from Boston to Worcester any time soon so I...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been on Yelp hiatus for several, several months now, but I HAVE to write about this place! It is freakin AWESOME! This is what I've been looking for in Boston - a "late-night" (as late as Boston...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love the concept of this establishment. An independent bookstore with a built in cafe. Instead of a selection of just crappy muffins and stale starbucks-like sandwiches, this place boosts a full...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE Trident. I used to live a block away, now I'm on the West Coast but still come back to Boston every now and then for work- whenever I do, I make sure to hit up Trident again. Their food is...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Welcoming, friendly staff and a big menu that is heavy on eggs, bread and cheese are some features of this place. For me, the winning combo of books and brunch makes this place worthy of a visit,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love this neat little book store. i couldn't believe when i went in that you could also eat there.though, i must admit, i wouldn't go there for food again.i can't remember what i ate (i know, not...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I am on Newbury Street, I visit this place for only one reason, to use the men's room. I've never eaten here until about a month ago. I came with my cousin who was in town for the day. We...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the last best coffee houses in Boston. EXCELLENT FOOD.The staff in this place is not only friendly but highly educated. Since Bostonians have allowed its city to be overrun by heartless...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've had drinks and breakfast food here. I'd take a pass on the egg cream and thai chai drinks, but the waffle sundae was pretty good. This place is not cheap but I was able to chat and study--so it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great APPLE & BRIE OMELETTE... books, free wireless, plugs for computer wires right under the bar, great staff and service, great jumbo coffees... we'll be back.
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The hiring wage that these people offer for the book side is $8/hr. (working in Boston, on Newbury!) I can't support them.
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I started going to the Trident about 5 years ago when we moved into Boston, the service was terrible, but the food was always adequate with portions that were acceptable.However, my most recent...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is decent. Most important thing: most people probably go here because of the location, as it doesn't get much better (Newbury St).I really like the bright lights at the cafe and low-key...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ah, the blissful harmony of coffee, a hearty meal, and an intellect-nourishing book. What more can one ask for?Trident offers academes the ability to look cool and feel cooler sipping a fresh-squeezed...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Now I am a big dessert lover and when I visited Trident the other night for a late night bite I was very disappointed. I ordered the Apple Crisp and what I got resembled snotty jalapenos with a dried...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite little cafe in Boston. Trident has an impressively diverse selection of fabulous foods and drinks and they serve breakfast for dinner! The only place I've come across that serves bubble...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The service here is hit or miss, the food is priced a tad too high and the space is pretty cramped. I usually only hit this place up when I'm alone and want something different to read with my meal.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love and miss you, Trident; you perfectly dainty bookstore with inexpensive books and delicious, freshly made food. My chicken quesadilla was huge and cheesy, the hummus and pita chips were...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Trident is a perfectly good health and / or comfort-food cafA� that also sells books; I'm disappointed because it used to be much more of a bookstore that also had a cafA�. The food wasn't as upscale...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While visiting with a friend of mine in Boston, she invited us out to her trivia locale, which happened to be Trident. Unfortunately, the trivia guy had to cancel last minute due to a problem back...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Get the Baja Chicken Sandwich. I had it yesterday and I'm eating the other half right now. It's HUGE and the chicken is super tasty and there is melted cheese and avocado and bacon... amazing. Eat one...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place really is a gem. It takes ingenuity to offer so much in such a tight space. Yes, it is a bookstore, and a wonderful one at that. Unique selection of books and interesting selection of...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Friggin' wonderful selection of both books and food. Makes me feel at home. Waiter doesn't flinch when I ask for a veggie quesadilla without cheese.Delicious chocolate chip cookies!Huge variety of...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Trident Booksellers - we have so much history. One of the best date of my life i had at one of your tables. Food is good, service is good (sometimes) desserts are great! I feel so hip and cool...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quality coffee and breakfast all day? I'm in! They even had an option to build your own omelet which was just too epic of an undertaking for my short lived attention span so I went with the avocado...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Please note that this is not a food review, but a review on the service. Read on...We went in there one night, and the waitress accosted us with how many were in our company. Since I had a soda...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome concept, and the fruit cobbler with ice cream is so amazing. Service is usually slow and poor here (minus the last waitress I had, she was excellent).
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoy Trident for a breakfast/brunch destination. On a beautiful day there is little better then grabbing a seat outside, sipping on some coffee, munching on a breakfast burrito, and scoping...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've had better. I came in for lunch cause they had an outside patio. It didn't look like anyone was serving out there so I went inside and asked if I should order in. Then she said someone will be...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The addition of outdoor seating may yet save this Newbury Street landmark. Decent food and vegetarian friendly, modest prices overall and cheap wine by the bottle. Excellent people watching in good...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love this bookstore/cafA�. This place is like a pocket protector, where it protects you from any cold and bad feelings that would ever arise. Just pull this protector out, whenever you...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Trident Cafe - all I can say is try the Momo's, they are large homemade dumplings - you can get them fried or steamed or half and half - so good! The food is always fresh and the wine and beer...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to the Trident for years. At first, I didn't like it because the service seemed to be almost deliberately bad. I like to sit at the bar there (which serves coffee, smoothie AND and...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If I could give a minus 1 for the attitude of the general manager I would. I hope you read this Michael, since you blocked me and didn't give me a chance to respond to your message. That's great...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had no idea there was a cafe in here. That being said, I came with some friends for brunch on Sunday morning. I thought it was pretty good. Had the breakfast burrito, which was yummy, but really...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went into Trident today on a whim while browsing around the area and ended up spending literally two hours in there! The book selection is pretty small but that is to be expected for a small space....
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I could like, HUG, a place I would hug Trident. I've got sweet warm fuzzies as I sit in my California living room day-dreaming about this amazing little bookstore and cafe. In addition to being one...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With the addition of outside tables for the warm weather, Trident moved up another notch for me. I've always loved their selection of books, magazines and alternative/expanded literature of all kinds...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
No, no, and NO. Trident is not good. Not terrible, but certainly not worth all the loot you fork out to "dine" there. The food all tastes stale and uninspired. I drew the line the other day when I...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll tell you why I respect the Trident. In this day and age, you have to be creative to run a thriving, lively bookstore. And Trident has mastered it: they have an adoreable cafe with lovely...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome bookstore but whoa, overpriced food!The veggie chili is delish but for 6 bucks I want two bowls.
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place, but nothing about it strikes me as something to go out of my way for. I like the concept of having a cafe in a bookstore, but it also makes it feel like there's two distinct types...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to like this place, I really did, but $13 for french toast and a glass of iced tea? Very bland french toast at that, and - you won't hear me say this very often - the tea really needed to be...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is getting a lower overall rating from me because of the cafe side. I give the bookstore side a 4 star and the cafe a 2, therefore an average of 3. I love the bookstore side with their sale...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went here because I heard good stuff on Phantom Gourmet.I work nearby. So, on my lunch break I headed down for a burger. It was slow, not much going on. The menu was definitely overpriced for what...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Stop #5Trident Booksellers & Cafe is a lot like Kramer's Bookstore in DC ... and just as crowded. We tried to get a table for an appetizer or coffee or just something from the kitchen but the entire...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I go to this place, I am never disappointed. They have a huge menu selection and lots of veggie options. The staff is always super nice and the service is right on. Order the sweet...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Trident -- just another ultra busy brunch venue on Sunday mornings; and the food? So so. My poached egg was brutally murdered and wet itself all over my homemade corned beef hash, but Sarah's...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing. An independent bookstore with casual (and amazing) diner food that also has bubble tea?? Walking in here felt like it was a place created especially for me and all my favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came over one hungry morning over to this place to check it out....The server girl was soo nice ( don't know her name but she had a nose ring ). They have a pretty extensive breakfast menu in...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
trident reminds me of still-existing beatnick coffee shops in berkeley, ca. the type that dotted greenwich village in nyc until it all gave way to trendy stores, restaurants & starbucks. haven't...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Slow and disgusting.
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really dig the waiter I had on Saturday night. He was very courteous. The Viennese coffee was decent. The best part was the mountain of whipped cream and cocoa powder. The coffee itself was...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
2.5 starsHey, waiter! Just because you're attractive doesn't mean you're allowed to move slower than molasses going uphill in january! You liked boys anyway so it's not this was all a courtship to my...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This store is one of the first places I used to hang out at when I moved to and lived in Boston. I could spend hours reading and having a pot of tea here.
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I really don't get the appeal of this place. The bookstore is okay, but the cafe is just irritating. The service is abysmal and the menu is pretty hit-or-miss, not to mention over-priced. I ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I come here pretty often. It's pretty cozy and comfy. Just don't come if you're on a tight schedule. Whether or not the place is busy, the servers are fairly inattentive. The food is more like comfort...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Trident is located right underneath my employer so beside it being a huge convenience, I find the food to be extremely awesome and delicious. My favorite actually has to be the half soup and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing bookstore and cafe, often one of my first stops when I used to spend Sunday bookworming throughout Boston.
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I see this place all the time, but it's always so crowded on the weekends I never stop in. However, being 110% bored of working in my apartment last week, I decided to switch location. A co-worker...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Trident. I keep on coming back, not only because of the book selection (and their indie bestsellers list), but the wonderful cafe. It gives me great pleasure to buy and eat locally, and...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There is nothing in the world that makes me happier than doing one of these two things:1) eating local2) buying localYou can do both of these things at Trident. This was another of my first stops when...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The bookstore is great, and what a surprise, the cafA� has wonderful food (and even decent wine!). I haven't eaten there many times, but can heartily recommend the falafel and the veggie burger.
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Trident has a lot of positive things going for it, yet it is one the biggest food disappointments we have ever encountered. We loved the idea of the bookstore/cafe. Isn?t that the dream of every Palateer?...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Back in the 90s, when I was in college, I used to think this was the collest place in Boston. Then after overkill of going there, dealing with one too many rude waiters, it lost it's appeal. I...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here several times in the last couple weeks because it has so many of the things I love, books, tea and art. To be totally honest, I rarely find a book that I'm actually looking for at...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
A friend and I stopped here after we got our hair cut because I had heard great things.... it was decent but nothing particularly amazing. My friend and I split the lemon ricotta french toast... very...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love everything about Trident, from the charming bookstore to the friendly cafe. We come for brunch (great frittata, hash, or smoothies) or to just study/read at the bar (mochachino yum!). The...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
stumbled on this cozy cafe/bookstore on halloween night. boston closes so early (10 pm). trident closes at 12 am. ( 1 pt. free halloween candy!!)amaaazing brunch and browsing. the cafe is legit. i...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a nice place. Nice. Not bad, not knock your socks off great. When ever I come here it is with my best girl friend and we end up browsing the books, picking out a few that have to do with some...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good southwest breakfast burrito with cahi late was about $14... free wi-fi... only outlets sitting at the uncomfortable bar which is why its 4 start and not 5. Tbales are comfy but no outlets... cool...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is an excellent bookstore with a very warm and friendly atmosphere. Not only that, but the cafe here is excellent, with choices ranging from some great breakfast food to some very nice dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place--well, the book section, anyway. I go here every week to get my New Yorker fix and buy the occasional book. Plus, getting something makes me feel good about myself for supporting an...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wanna have all of my first dates here. Ok maybe not all, but most. This is one of the cutest places for brunch. It's got some delicious waffles, excellent corned beef hash, an incredible selection...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had heard that this place was good, so I guess I sort of built it up in my mind. Having said that, I thought that this place was pretty standard. The menu was interesting in that they offered a wide...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This unassuming bookstore not only has a great selection of books for an independent seller, but also has its own non-coffee-exclusive cafe. Many bookstores claim to have their own cafes. Well those...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So the family didn't decide to go to Trident. In fact, we didn't even know it existed. Folks were in from out of town and we decided to go to Dylan's for brunch. Only they don't serve brunch...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Trident is one of my favorite places in Boston - I always try to take friends here when they visit. The food is pretty good, the tea selection is great, and the window seats are perfect for people...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place so much. The food is scrumptious. The food is ALWAYS fresh. I come here for breakfast all the time. I recommend getting a full pot of tea with your meal. Not only are their special...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really love meeting up with friends for brunch or lunch here. It's convenient for most people in the city and it's cozy. I get there early to browse books, which is one of my favorite things to...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I headed to Trident for brunch with a few college friends. I ended up there first and walked around the bookstore. I loved it! The store has some great options for fun books that you might not find...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How have I worked in the back bay for over three years and only made it to the trident cafe yesterday? Well, better late than never, because this cafe is truly a gem. It's so much bigger than I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Another reviewer put it best. I really want to like this place. It's an independent bookstore and coffeehouse in the middle of the most expensive and snobby areas in Boston, Newbury Street. Somehow,...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Two of my favorite things are reading and eating and eating one of the awesome omelets with cold Chai while reading from their great selection of books is close to paradise for me....
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i want trident to be good. so badly.but it just isn't. their tshirts brag that they are alternative, but if they were, it would not be sooo overpriced. i feel dirty when i eat there. the food just...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well since this place only has 242 reviews (as of this writing) it's absolutely screaming for some attention, so I'm on the case here to help. Ahh the Trident, the place I interviewed for my very...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The staff is very accommodating and the overpriced food is almost worth it. A great selection of teas and a bookstore to boot. One glaring flaw is this crazy lady who I think is the manager or...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It might be b/c I'm from out of town, and I was just looking for some Boston flavor, but I had a great, great time at this place. I know it doesn't have the best of reviews based on the food, but I...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. Having lived in LA and SF area for the last seven years, I've never seen anything like this - a bookstore and a full cafe/restaurant under one roof. The breakfast burrito was...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a pretty chill place to take a friend, or meet up with someone for the first time and gab about random things while drinking a strong, overpriced cappuccino. I've never had their food here but...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming here for years and still haven't written a review! Based on my experiences here, it's my favorite place to hang out and relax over coffee or tea with a friend or a computer--provided...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is such a great place to go and relax with a meal and book. This is the only place I actually enjoy going to alone rather than with a friend. I can sit at the bar and eat a nice breakfast meal...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
'Trident Booksellers Cafe' is a truly unique & authentic place in Boston. It's a hidden gem of this town. It's a small store filled with books, food, drinks & great people. I always loved their all...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Trident is very intellectual. I eat amongst books, I am very intellectual. Look at my intellectual sandwich, and its medley of flavors. Look at my intellectual $10 breakfast. But really, Trident is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Here are my top five favorite things, in no particular order (edit: actually, they are in alphabetical order):1. Animals2. Books3. Breakfast food4. Crafts5. DancingRarely do I find more than one of my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is strictly for the cafe portion, seeing as though I didn't have time browse through the bookstore portion of the place.Amazing stuffed challah bread french toast stuffed with sweetened...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Trident is pretty damn cool. This bookstore is kinda small but you can still find a few things, good variety. Thhere's a table where you can find cute & inexpensive books. They have changed the layout...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We live pretty close to this place, so when the libraries close, this is the top choice for a place to study. There's ample seating, the staff doesn't bother you for studying there, the drinks are all...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lets talk a walk on Newbury street...Its a pretty upscale street. As it approaches Mass ave , there seems to be a leveling off. You have JP Licks, Other Side and Trident Booksellers.Trident is a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I really, really like this place. The rating doesn't reflect that. Let me explain.The food is overpriced, and really is just OK. Nothing will blow you away. The coffee is decent. Most of the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Trident offers delicious food and great books in a cozy atmosphere: the last time I was here I sat at the counter and checked out Ghostbusters on the flatscreen tv while I ate. If you're not into...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was really interested in checking this place out - I mean, an indie bookstore with a full menu cafe inside. However, the store itself wasn't terribly interesting or unique, and the menu was boring...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So, what I love about this place is that they have decent sized sections for the books I love... mind-body-spirit, psychology, & eastern religions. Their selection of yoga books is actually fairly...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place gets props for being a cool bookstore with a cafe adjoining. If you eat in the cafe during the colder months, definitely try the white hot chocolate. Yumm!!However, the wait staff can be...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a fan-- really like the food and independence of this place. They have this amazing BBQ avacado sandwich- HIGHLY Recommend!!
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
K, so here's the thing about Trident.... Trident is place where its ok to sit by yourself and eat or drink (or both!). This is really important to me because I am alone often, especially when...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What I really love about Trident is that it is very cozy, has a coffee shop where you can rest and read a book and has free wireless network -- all convenience that you need. Importantly, Trident has...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
GAH! TRIDENT! $3.50 to get sweet potato fries instead of chips with my burger? You kidding me? Are y'all gonna dig up those sweet potatoes, hand cut them, and fry those babies while I'm sitting here...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Brunch here was fantastic, with a wide selection of tea and plenty of dishes both sweet and savory. The challah french toast with lemon filling and blueberry sauce was to die for (and enormous!)....
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my go-to brunch spot for a few reasons.1) Brunch places are always busy on Saturday/Sunday mornings. But at least at Trident you can browse while you wait and that makes it seem like you're...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Trident Cafe is a great place to sit and hang out (though not during brunch as it is crazy and packed with people) while grabbing a bite to eat/something to drink. I can read their books/magazines at...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend and I stopped in here for a bite to eat, and to get some work done on our computers (we work freelance jobs). The service was terrible. It wasn't busy. It wasn't loud. It wasn't chaotic....
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
ugh ... why can't I like this place? i want to, but trident keeps disappointing me. I went for dinner the first time. The food was decent and overpriced for the quality, but the service was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for the first time on Wednesday for a late breakfast. Refreshing to have an independent bookseller in the area, and the eating area and counter blend in nicely. They accommodated 7 of us...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
While the food here is pricy, it just tastes soo good. I often go here on my breaks at work to get something to eat or just browse the books. The cozy setting is perfectly delightful. Another benefit...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is kind of a granola type of place, but if that's your thing you're in luck.Their selection is hip and interesting, but at the same time they're mostly plays on classic comfort food, so they...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Breakfast here is definitely better than lunch. Service is the biggest variable. I've had really great service, where my food was ordered correctly, my drink kept full, and my check dropped after an...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Many bookstore cafes are too noisy with uncomfortable seats and a rushed sense of impermanence. Get Out...And Don't Spill Your Coffee On Anything, they seem to say.But not Trident - here's where the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Considering the dearth of simple food places on Newbury, where one can get a bite to eat and maybe a drink, Trident is a nice option to have. The service is excellent, and though it's a little pricey...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
More often than not, I'm frustrated with the lack of late night establishments in Boston that don't include cluster fucks of Irishmen and four leaf clovers. I love this place because they actually...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
first experience: omg. babe. check it out. a cute book store/ coffee shop!second experience: uhh.. service?....... um. okay. :: fourty minutes later:: food arrives "wait... i said avocado.. im a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great first date location to get a coffee and act hipsterish/sceney even if you don't live in the Back Bay. If you:1. Ardently love MxPx or Paul Simon2. Have a Vespa4. Would kill someone if they...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Trident Cafe has become a favorite of mine to pull up a chair and either get some much-needed work done (free, generally reliable wifi provided by TechSuperpowers down the street) or to spend a lazy...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's very rare to be on Newbury street and not feel like you are on Newbury street.Trident accomplishes that, somehow.I have been going here since before I moved here. I was always impressed that they...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First for Sam S.-I liked your mostly copy and pasted from wikipedia portent for what prosciutto "is." However, what I felt must be mentioned here is that you are just wrong. Prosciutto in the states...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Favorite place to go to for breakfast all day! Plus, the book store itself carries an array of books!
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I won't review the bookstore too much, except to say that I met the owner for business with the literary magazine I help edit, and he's a little weird and particular about how he handles things. When...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I second Sam S.'s review not only because I was there, but because he's very, very right.As Sam indicated, I did order the chicken strips. They were, in fact, lacking grease (which is always a plus...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Right at Newbury street across Sonsi Restaurant. It a place combined with knowledge( books) and taste( tea/coffee)!
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I come to Trident I always leave happy. I usually stroll in with a friend or two, and we order some coffee or tea. I haven't had much of an experience with the food, but the atmosphere is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
How should one rate a breakfast place? To me, it's about the food.Trident is a pretty cool place to have b-fast. Nice mix of young professionals, families out with the kiddies and couples making...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This book store has a very cute bar/cafe situation that serves delicious food. They have interesting smoothies made with all natural ingredients. You can choose from a normal milkshake to a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Boston is not only MY birthplace, but the home of civilized readers who read late, eat late and want their coffee fresh and late. Trident is one of the places that caters to people like us. Another...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love a good book selection.I'm not talking about warehouse book piles like barnes and nobles or borders. I want a bookstore to be a little more enclosed, a smaller more interestingly chosen...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was on May 24th: I had been drinking all day long at Earthfest, doggie-bagged some pad thai, and my party decided to stop by Trident's. I had never been there before but had heard good things about...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Warm nerdy goodness. Get smarter just by sitting there while chomping an excellent frittata. Need a larger selection of reads? Perhaps. Could I always find something that I thought I wanted? No....
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i'd always heard great things about trident, and have wandered in from time to time looking for books/magazines, but i've only just come to experience the cafA� - what a delight!- delicious smoothies...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the few private book cafes remaining, with all the funky bohemian ambiance and some of the most unique menu selections. Try the sweet potato fries, the best. I usually get breakfast or brunch...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was walking with baby sis on Newbury the other day, mourning the loss of Ave. Victor Hugo, Allston Beat and other old favorites, when we decided we needed some lunch.The obvious choice for us was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I feel as if something must be wrong with me because I have yet to fall in love with Trident. Maybe I just continually and unfortunately visited on off days. Bad timing. I don't know. It irks me,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The "Booksellers" part of Trident is pretty decent. I managed to pick up some books on remainder, but there was nothing special or noteworthy in their selection.The "Cafe" part was a little bit...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was in Boston for a weekend, and ended up eating breakfast here twice. I browsed around the bookstore a little, but i had so much on my list of things to do in the city that i couldn't justify...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Trident, how I love thee. Your delicious momos satisfy my white suburban soul, not to mention my belly. Your hummus is garlicky, creamy, and large enough to serve 5. And your delicious teas, in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Last year I decided that I would have a middle of the week, relaxing day. So, for four months straight, I went to Trident every Wednesday for lunch and brought along a book to enjoy. I tried several...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The ONE thing I wish I could transport out my way is a joint like the Trident. I don't get to go there much, anymore, but I do miss the chance to chow down on their great food, after trolling their...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I want to give Trident 5 stars. If I could, I'd give them 4.5. I'm not sure how in my years of living here that i'd missed this place. but i was finally enlightened this weekend. this is why they...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I could review the cafe and the booksellers separately. The booksellers is great. So many cheaply priced gems. Funny, obscure stuff--everywhere I went I could think of a friend who'd enjoy this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Trident. I even worked there, briefly. Thing is, though, that I never saw them as a cafe--I just went there for the books and magazines. If you're on Newbury and looking for a bite to eat,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Trident and I go way back. Waaaaaaaay back.I have had everything from AMAZING service to stinky service, hence 3 stars. Their food is good and solid, although a little pricey for some items. But if...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Take the $30 you would spend on two omelets, buy a cookbook from their awesome selection, and walk down the street to whole foods instead.
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food: Pancakes, Eggs Benedict, and fried eggsI lived in Back Bay until last year. When I lived in Back Bay I would frequent Trident, but as their prices rose the quality of their food plateaued and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great independent bookstore, with a particularly great magazine section with hard-to-find and international magazines. I love wandering the cozy maze of shelves and poking around the books for nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming to this place for years, and love the crowd, the food, the nifty teas, art on the walls, the book selection and service. Sometimes you get really bad service, but thankfully that's a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like the ambiance here, as well as the menu. Has a cool feel to it, a bit bustling...kind of New York ish. Service sucks, and food's a BIT overpriced...but only a LITTLE bit. The egg breakfast...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't so much come here for the food, as I do for the free wireless, mocha latte (double shot of espresso), and friendly wait staff. I'm the type of person who likes to work away from home (or...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As for Trident, I used to go there a lot before they changed the inside. They have an excellent breakfast/brunch menu and I was always fond of the omelettes. The pancakes are rather large as well...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have a standing lunch date on Thursdays with my friend Rachel. We went here one cold and strangely sunny day and I transcended the earth. I had the lemon-ricotta stuffed challah french toast with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
--- Cafe ---One of the few reasons I'm glad I used to watch the Phantom Gourmet is because it introduced me to this place. Specifically, it was footage of the lemon ricotta stuffed french toast, with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I go here to eat/read at least once every week. The lunch menu is ok... just a bunch of sandwiches. I'd just go for the dinner menu if you happen to be around after 5pm or the all-day breakfast menu...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoy bringing some schoolwork and sitting at the bar while I sip some fresh, albeit a bit pricey, veggie juice. I don't know of any other place that makes veggie juice. Sweet, attentive staff....
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
so maybe a cup of soup and half a sandwich was a redonkulous $10. (and my boyfriend's sandwich with a side of fries was FOURTEEN DOLLARS!!!!!) and it took us half an hour to get it. and i saw people...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Am I reviewing the bookstore or the cafe? I guess both.The bookstore part is pretty good, I've bought some books there, and once in a while you find some good stuff on sale for pretty darn cheap.As...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On my first visit, I came looking for books on India and Korea and hungry for avocado, and Trident delivered. The cafe was pretty busy, but it didn't take more than 5 minutes to get a table for one....
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were here over the weekend for Sunday breakfast on our way out of town. It's nice that something's open early! We had wanted smoothies, but the hotel's were $8 a piece and just couldn't justify...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to come down here when I lived in Allston and just flip through magazines and skim some books. I came here yesterday and sat at the bar for the first time. I got colorful service from the staff...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not that I window shop, I think this place is serving as a good spot to rest after window shopping for many. Being night owl myself, it is precious place that's open til midnight to wind down my day...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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Being at Trident allows you to break out of the box on the chain bookstores and the chain coffee houses. There's a wide range of people who come here, from college students, to locals, to families in the city...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Trident has gone a bit downhill since I started going there in college to play chess with my roommate every friday after classes.They still served over-priced hippie food (I don't mind, it's part of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
they sell books here?'cos i was too busy avidly eating my belgian waffle w/strawberries and vermont "grade b" maple syrup.and being entertained by the lazy waitresses reading cosmo who were hating on...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place reminds me of home (yay area) more than any other place in boston. The only thing they need is crepes. It is a bit cooler cuz its in a bookstore though, but that also means its twice as...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So many people claim breakfast to be their favorite meal of the day, and perhaps the reason for this is that it can be so difficult to seek out a fulfilling one, so the struggle makes the reward so...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am generally very fond of Trident - I love the selection of drinks and breakfast served all day is pretty heavenly in my books. Also, they have a fun selection of books to browse.That being said,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have a long, happy relationship with Trident. It has always been one of my favorite places to browse books or chill with an amazing chai latte. The whole atmosphere is so cozy and cute, from the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
everyone comes in here to use the bathroom cuz it's the only place on newbury to pee (besides nasty JP licks and the old tower/virgin store that is now non-existent)...and it's wedged in between the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yo Trident, you need to hire more staff. Once I'm seated, sometimes I have to wait more than 15 minutes for a waitperson to take my order. They do the best they can, but they're overwhelmed with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kinda overpriced for average food. $6-7 for a mediocre berry cobbler...but the wifi and friendly service (and Boston's complete lack of cafe/bookstores) make this a 4-banger
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The one good thing about this place is that is a pretty unique to the Back Bay in the fact that it is one of the few very casual places you can go for brunch or even a sandwich. On the downside there...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm writing more about the cafe than the bookstore, I always poke around, but nothing ever really catches my eye, I'm more of a commercial bookstore type of person.I've been a few times over the past...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Perfect for a reclusive "just give me a book and some tea and leave me the hell alone, everyone" type of day.OR...Share it with friends! I generally have an incredibly healthy social life, so I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This hovers around 3.5 stars, actually. New to Boston, we passed by while looking for a breakfast place. I offered to stop into the bookstore, as my bf was looking longingly at the door. He said,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I believe this place is more focused on the cafe part rather than the bookstore part. Ive been here a few times and the tables are usually filled up. Its a nice meeting place but I think it lacks...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A nice little bookstore with a quaint selection. However, it lacks in areas. The cafe was a bit cramped and the service was slow, but the food was pretty good.Overall, the place is pretty average....
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The two stars are only for the books. Trident used to be a great book store. I moved to Portland OR six months ago, and have been visiting Boston this week. In just six months the whole vibe of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My rating is consistent with other reviewers, and I don't have anything new to add (i.e., like the book cafe atmosphere and free wifi, but it's really loud with an odd selection of music and food is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Giving two stars only because they have a good design magazine selection and the place is generally cool and I'm all about supporting local, independent places but the low rating is because of my...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I stopped in here while shopping on Newbury street, and the idea of books and food was an appetizing one! First off, the wait staff were EXCELLENT. They were friendly, helpful, and deserved to be...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the bookstore part, and I like the cafe part too. The food is good, but expensive (though, it's Newbury Street, so that's to be expected) and the service is hit-or-miss. I do love that they...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After some yelp research, I decided to check this place out while in Boston. First a comment about the seating. I know, I know it seems like more people comment on the seating than the actual food,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After writing a rather brutal review of The Otherside I received a message from their waitress telling me that if I didn't like the Otherside I could go stuff it, and "if I wanted boring sterillity...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is decent, but it costs a bajillion dollars. Seriously, my friend got one pancake and a coke once, and it cost something like $10.It's not a bad place for a date, or for meeting up with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I will admit that I've been here twice. The last time I came, I was negligent and failed to write a review. However, that was around 2000, so yelp didn't exist back then. I have a fairly amusing...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When Momma Yelp Ligaya moved her office hours today from Cafe L'Aroma because it closes at 7pm (summer hours in November?), we came to his cozy cafe/indie bookstore on Newbury that could fit our party...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm torn between 3 and 4 stars for this place. I love the fact that I'm in a bookstore, and it's a good bookstore at that. They have a wonderful selection of magazines and international publications...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Super cozy, local, delicious place to grab a meal if you're flying solo or with friends. When I decided to eat there the other night, I sat at the counter and the staff was extremely pleasant, sharp...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is an affordable option to eat at on Newbury Street, but it feels so busy and crowded. Granted, I was there on a a busy weekend. There is a nice selection of books and magazines with an...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When the line at Zaftig's is an hour and a half long, I make my way here where I can wait 20 minutes but spend that time looking at magazines or trying to find a book that I want to buy instead of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite bookstores in DC is Kramer's, which is open 24/7 and has everything but a shower. Great book selection, great atmosphere, great eats. Even live music sometimes. But this isn't a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
**EDIT: I think I spoke too soon in saying that I've never had a problem getting seating here. That statement was pre-dog, and now I end up showing up at Trident on 11-11:30 am on Sundays. Last time...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Although yes, there are fruit flies (not sure what's up with that), my friend and I had brunch there this morning and it was delicious! It was my first time there and I didn't get too adventurous (the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i've been in the cafe part twice. the first time i came here it was one of those unnecessarily hot days and a friend and i walked from park street, totally hungover. possibly one of the worst ideas...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Barely passable food. I've been there 3-4 times over a few years. They're barely able to handle french fries. Too many tables for the space. The waitstaff is borderline incompetent.A great place...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love supporting independent book stores and always go here when I am on Newbury Street. Their selection of popular books & magazines (indie ones too!) is great and I like the atmosphere. I have...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really adore this place. Sure, it's cramped a bit and when you order your sourdough toast they ask you "white or wheat?" (Hint: it's ALL sourdough, who knew?) But I love the idea of the place just...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been here in a while, but they were really good then; how bad could they have gotten? They're an independent book shop, they sell coffee and fresh juice and I seem to recall their heuvos...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
WEAK!!We came in here on a whim for dinner. I'd never eaten here before, just came to peruse the books and magazines (that is the good part about this place).The lighting was a bit starkMy Thai Chai...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Dinner here was really lousy. But, to quote the great Aretha W., "sometimes it's fun just to write a bad review."I ordered the vegan cashew chili. When it arrived, my chili looked suspicious. Upon...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why I love the Trident Cafe:InexpensiveLots of non-meat choicesMany unique treatsPages of healthy goodiesDelicious food and drinksExtensive menuBreakfast all dayFun atmosphereGreat shoppingMothers Day...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The day I entered Trident was the day my life changed forever.I've spent over half my life struggling with my curly hair.One day, an angel came to save me and told me about a particular book, "The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
BEST MAGAZINE SELECTION FOR CREATIVE FASHION LOVING, ART CREATING, BABY MAKING, HEALTHY THINKING PEOPLE.the food, I have not had in almost a decade, but seeing as the decade before I spent at least 2...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Trident is pretty much my office when I'm in Boston. Great food. Friendly staff. Breakfast served all day. Rock solid wi-fi. Oh, and they sell books too. Great selection of books and magazines.
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Living in the internet-centric San Francisco Bay Area has truly spoiled me when it comes to free wifi. Hell, we have free wifi on our buses! It's just to be expected to find wifi in all cafes....
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here for breakfast/brunch after waking up late from a late night, but for those times it's perfect. It's a nice little cafe on newbury, with a cool bookstore attached... or vice versa....
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
MAJOR STARS: Looking for a cool birthday gift to give to someone that reads books, Trident Cafe/Bookstore is the place to get it. They have a wide range of magazines and fun books to offer. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Both their menu and their book selection leave you wanting more. And the service may be the worst in the city. But i give it four stars because i have spent many weekend mornings here eating brunch...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
No doubt supporting local independent bookstores is a great thing. Selection of books are good in the store and it has a GREAT GREAT atmosphere and location.I have been to the cafe several times --...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The bookstore part is cute - lots of fun books, cool magazines and comfy couches. I bought my boyfriend a book on how animals have sex, which is awesome. But the food is MOTHERFUCKING EXPENSIVE. There...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cool indy bookstore, though a fellow customer complained that Harry Potter cost her $36 there. My breakfast strata was tasty indeed: fried eggs, cheese, and tomato baked over French bread. The bread...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Being a bookstore-cafe, Trident doesn't really excel in either category, but any place that mixes books with food will always have a warm spot in my heart. I've had brunch here a few times, and while...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had been to this place a lot for a while and I really liked their smoothies. Strawberry creamsicle and Yin Yang milkshake were my favorites and they tasted healthy! I had their food once but it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great! Although I did have to wait 30 min. (it was the fourth of July wknd.), the food is comforting and the bookstore is cozy. Best thing: no Newbury attitude
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am in LOVE with this place! The indie style of this restaurant/bookstore is something very unique to a lot of the types of breakfast places I have been to. This is a great place to go for a fabulous...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Trident gets four stars alone for teaching me the joys of moderately priced juice beverages where celery and cucumber is juiced next to more conventional juice-making items. Also, an excellent...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love their lattes. Love the location. Love the book store. Very cute, a little cluttered. Their food is good, not anything extraordinary, but good. Its a great place to meet before shopping on...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say about Trident? Its such a love/hate relationship. On the one hand are the key incredients to my perfect weekend morning - my favorite muffins (with sweet, crunchy tops), my favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am usually at Trident on Monday nights right before I have to head off to teach and I used to love to come here. It had great vegetarian options and they let me sit at a big table so I could spread...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place already has a million bazillion reviews so I'm going to switch away from my usual style and just do an analogy and a list:It's their selection- not its size, its quality. Basically, it's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's rare to see a non mega chain store on Newbury these days, and this place is pretty neat. The vibe is kind of pretentious, and as a result I try to look around pretty quickly, but can that really...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I dont even know how to start reviewing this place. It was love at first sight: free internet, good selection of drinks (many of which are caffeneited!), amazing amounts of awesome magazines (they...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Places like Trident make me so happy. This is the best kind of place that exists...stacks of books really close together, coffee, food, and a nice vibe on top of it. My friend brought me here when I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite book stores in Boston! I used to come in all the time and hang out at their cafe. Food was ehh but coffee was pretty good. Nothing like sitting down with a bunch of magazines or...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food there is delicious, and it's a comfortable setting.But it's not all about the food, no no no.Their selection of books are amazing, mostly because I've found so many written works there that I've...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place freaks me the hell out, but so do most food places on Newbury. I just can't see eating anything in a place totally infested with rats and mice. So gross. I perused the books though - they...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
From the outside, it appears to have all the makings of a perfect local coffee shop: interesting books, inventive, California-inspired menu, diner-like atmosphere, laid-back attitude... but upon...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to come here a lot in high school, but haven't been back since (ugh... 8 years ago...). my mom and i were looking for a quick place to eat on newbury (on the way to the pops) and didn't want...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
5-stars for being an indie bookstore on Newbury, 3-stars for food. Cafeteria style, no flair. I did appreciate the assortment of fresh juice, though. And the general progressive slant of the menu.I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite restaurant to linger for hours with a pot of tea, whether alone, with a date or friends. I always order a different item from the menu and never go wrong. The food is fresh,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. Boston does not have enough restaurants where you can sit, eat, read magazines, and hang out for hours. Their book selection is pretty mediocre, but they have a dynamite remainders...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I come here almost every weekend for brunch with my S.O, as it is one of our favorite eateries for a plethora of reasons which I will be listing in the course of this Yelp Review. For one, the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to come here a lot by myself and just chill for a couple hours. One time I read an entire book on understanding men. This makes me an expert now. It's too bad they don't have places like...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The book selection is a bit lacking, but Trident makes up for it with its fantastic magazine selection and fun brunch menu. I've found it a bit unwelcoming when I've shown up with my laptop during...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I am looking for a specific book here- they never have a copy in stock. The food area is always packed on the weekends and the waitresses are super annoying about ordering. The only reason...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Horoscopes, homeopaths, and unicorns, oh my!If you find the zodiac vomitous, avoid this store.If it is your sort of thing and you have a power crystal hanging around your neck, give it a look.I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was really good. The people were super friendly, good prices, awesome book store and GREAT breakfast!
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ohh i love this place. For a place that makes their business selling books, their food isn't bad at all. I love that they carry international magazines from back home and tons of rare books. I go here...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great place to hang out, get a drink, read, relax, and eat some pretty damn expensive food. that's the only complaint i have about trident. i love it otherwise. the service is great! super! awesome!...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this is a great place to grab a coffee and read magazines until you're blue in the face and not have to pay for them. i'm sold. i never order food here (i think its a bit overpriced) but they do serve...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am consistently disappointed with my food. I always think that I payed way too much for far too little. And the service is never really all that good. YET I always come back! They're probably...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This trendy little cafe/bookstore on Newbury has recently captured my attention. I'll admit when a friend said she wanted to go here for dinner I was extremely skeptical.... really? that place??? I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2007
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I recently moved to the neighborhood and discovered Trident Cafe almost by accident one day. The staff made me feel so welcome, the service was fantastic, the food was really good and reasonably priced. Great...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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This place used to be great, around 2002-2004. The waitstaff was very friendly, very cool, very competent. The clientele was well-mannered, the place was quiet and clean, it was a great place to go to lay out...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Things I LOVE about TridentA. The serve breakfast food EVERYDAY -- ALL DAY! Remember that time you wanted a breakfast burrito at 10:52pm on Wednesday night? Trident would be there for youB. The Travel...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, what happened to Trident? Used to love this place, but then it started to go downhill. Service has continued to suck. Food is expensive, especially since the quality has also contined to suck. I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
When I first came here, I fell in love with the place because of its laid back and cozy atmosphere. After coming back a couple of times, I started to change my mind. The place is crowded, food is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's an experience to have breakfast out here...Yummy breakfast...all day, relaxed ambience & excellent service. Just grab an interesting book,eat, drink & relax!!!
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of three Tridents in North America (one here in Boulder and one in Halifax, NS) and a great place to browse less mainstream books and publications. This is a Buddhist inspired (and owned) store so...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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First: the Migas burrito is the best gringo-made burrito ever! The Momos (vegetarian take of tradiational Tibetan dumplings) are also amazing, if not the best food the 'Dent has! The service, however, is...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! I come here a lot for brunch and it gets pretty crowded.Everyone who works here is really friendly. You can get breakfast until midnight. And there are lots of good things on the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
what a great place to stop and eat....late night or brunch time.shopping all day and need a bathroom...trident is there!the smoothies and the tea selection is perfect. eggs benedict is on point.i miss...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply fabulous. A bookstore that has it all. Breakfast is served all day/night and the menu offers lunch style food with excellent sandwiches, soups and HEALTHY options. Don't miss out on ordering...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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This is a very cute little bookstore/cafe. There are two places to eat, either in the back where there are booths or in the front where you can people-watch from the windows. Prompt seating varies from visit...
menupages.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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Although a busy place for brunch, my friend and I didn't have to wait too long for a table for two. I had heard wonderful things about the Migas Burrito and pancakes, and I was not dissapointed. The pancakes...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice selection of teas and coffee items, but a relatively less lounge-friendly place...which is why I guess it's a Bookseller first and Cafe second. Last time I was there a couple of months ago, you...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The bookstore is pretty cool but it looks like the cafe is the main business these days so I'll talk about that. I've been a few times, mainly for the tea. The location is excellent and it provides a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place needs no more reviews; it's a Boston landmark, and I love it. Aside from a hip alternative indie feel, and the amazing concept of eating among books (I love eating, and I love books -...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is a review for just the cafe section of Trident.Despite friendly service and a short and basic beer list, the Trident Cafe has failed to impress me. Prices are steep for mediocre food. I left my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I camped out here while my wife was doing some shopping in the neighborhood - I got a magazine and a pot of tea and lounged at the counter for an hour. The staff were very friendly, and there was no...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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Seems like everytime I go in there I'm trying to stare my waitress down so that I can order/get the check. Service there is terrible. I know your saying to yourself, oh that's cause they went when it was...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have recently become obsessed with this place. I'm always looking for a place to go, late into the night, to get work done. This place is it! Trident is open until midnight and they have free...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The idea to combine a restaurant with a bookstore is genius. Trident is small, the decor is lacking, and I'm not too impressed with the service, but it definitely has some interesting charm. Sunday...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Books and diner-esque breakfast with a granola crunchy undertone... what more could a girl ask for? Not much. The wait was a short fifteen minutes, (made much shorter by the fact that there were all...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Because it's independent and because it has late night eats, this place deserves 4 stars. Not 5 because I am stingy--but a solid 4. Anyway, great books on sale and has those nooks and crannies that...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
What I REALLY don't like about this place is the fact that the owners say they're Buddhist yet they do not live their lives the Buddhist way.They fire everyone after about 3 months so you'll see the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I tend to go to Trident when I've got time and I'm on Newbury. Their magazine selection used to be amazing (carrying all the industry mags for my job) but it has slipped a bit. I guess they weren't...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I want to love this place, I really do, but I am underwhelmed everytime I visit Trident.Classmates have recommended the cafe as a great place for a casual and affordable dinner on Newbury St. Between...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I go back and forth about liking this place...on one hand, they have a great cafe, lots of interesting titles in the arts category (except for theater), and lots of magazines. Great selection of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went from loving this place to feeling ehhh about it. They only have a couple of copies of books and they are usually thumbed through and not something you'd like to buy for yourself or as a gift....
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this bookstore, they have one of the best selection of teas that I have seen around Boston bookstores. The best part, they serve breakfast all day. In my opinion, the food is better than...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoy the food and the book and magazine selections each time I visit this bookstore/cafe. Some of my favorite dishes from the cafe are:their sweet potato fries and their True Macaroni and Cheese.It...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my all-time fave bookstore/cafes. Their book inventory is pretty impressive nowadays - it used to be less so - and they've got a very decent selection of magazines. Good eats, too. Love their...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's a great place to sit down, eat some cake, drink some coffee and read a magazine or a book. The price on the food here has gone way up and I think it's too expensive for the quality of food, but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Grab a magazine from their eclectic selection and a seat at the cafe bar and enjoy a leisurely drink or meal. It's my favorite solo weekend brunch place, especially when I'm getting started on the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I pretty much love all independent bookstores and cafes, so this combination is a complete winner. I haven't tried much on the menu but the anticipation of trying new things (I'm looking forward to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are so few places downtown where you can sit and read and have a cup of tea and a cookie and sit some more that don't start with an S and end with an arbucks. And, as I usually manage to leave...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good coffee, yummy fruit salad, excellent atmosphere, interesting take on a bookstore/cafe.Food is too expensive, usually very crowded
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Trident would be a great stop wherever it was located, but is particularly unique and noteworthy crammed into a particularly commercial block of Newbury St. As a bookstore, the selection is quirky,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A true fixture of Newbury. The selection of mags and its cafe / food offerings are both lovely. Thai Chai and the Cappuccino Milkshake (not to mention smoothies) are especially notable! Service is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stopped in here with a friend because I needed to find a good art book. I didn't find THE art book but browsed a couple out-of-the-ordinary varieties. I'm sorry to sound like an illiterate...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2006
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Trident Booksellers has a wide selection of periodicals and books. It's a fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon browsing through the books. They also have a cafe if you get hungry while browsing.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2006
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The place is good only for magazines.and If you prefer not giving your money to the Barnes and Noble alike,yes go ahead and purchase books.But, It is Not very clean and I have seen creatures running...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Finally--I have found a Boston server who is polite, friendly, and seems to actually like people and their job. Now I know there are a lot of servers here on Yelp (I am a former server/cook mysefl)...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It took me a while to like this place. I admit that I still do not visit this place as often as I should or others do. But whenever I walk in, I am fascinated and question: ' do they really sell any...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've a been a comin here a long time (like back when I would pretentiously smoke clove cigarettes for hours over sweet potato fries or black coffee while looking at existentialism, *snap*). It has...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love love love Trident..!There are only so many cute indy bookstores left before Barnes and Noble and other cooperate chains rule them all! For all you indy magazine addicts- they have a FANTASTIC...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There is some feeling, smell, or just aura about Trident, that when you walk through the door, you feel you are home. Grab a book, or pull out your laptop. Grab a smoothie, lemon tea, white hot...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2006
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Everyone loves to go here, I think it is awful but I go cause everyone else does. True it is a good atmosphere for late night in Boston especially if you're not into the bar scene. The service is AWFU...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/19/2006
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For many years this has been one of my favorite places in Boston. What's not to love about a place that combines two of my favorite things in the world -- food and books! They have delicious breakfa...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a confessed magazine addict, this is one of the first places I stop on Newbury Street. I've never actually eaten at Trident, but their wide selection of magazines is enough to keep me coming in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2006
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The food's not bad, too. Pretty basic stuff, but at slightly higher prices than other places (ahh, the influence of Newbury St.). Can get crowded with students, and the service isn't that great, but t...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't had any experience with the owner of this place.. So far all my experiences have been pretty good. The wait staff is relaxed and the food options are good. I really liked the salsas they...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to read a book, a magazine, do your homework or meet someone for a quick bite or coffee and desert. I like the quietness of the place. Definitely try the double layered chocolate cake, it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had one of my best non-dates here. (see my Toscanini's review for more info on the boy). The atmosphere, the conversation and company, combined with a yuppie fresh menu made for a charming,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yep. Good place. Great food. Worth paying a little extra to keep indie stores like this alive.
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2006
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I've spent so much time in Trident, either eating, studying, or reading magazines, I know the place quite well. The food is very, very tasty, but definitely overpriced. On the plus side, you can sit...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/18/2006
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The breakfast may not be cheap ($8 for two pancakes) but at least you can get it at 10pm. All the food is good here except the salads, which are on the sad side (basic house salad is OK). The Tibeta...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A better alternative to conglomerate Starbucks anyday!
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Its not Borders and thats a good thing, the cafe can get a little too crowded to just lounge about, but they have a good selection of teas.This place has a 14 day return policy, so turn it into a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I used to go here on Sat or Sundays for Brunch. The food is decent, and the coffee is good. But, WTF is it with the service in here? It's rude, surly, & slow.I'll admit I haven't been in there in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars for the setting, but the food wasn't ever that mindblowing. i used to eat elsewhere and then come here to meet up with friends. the book selection is really unique, and i had good times...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was bummed to read that other reviewers have had a negative experience working there - I thought it was a pretty good little stop on Newbury. The food was good (I had a tuna melt), the latte was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This review has two parts: first, a bit about the menu; second, a bit about the business itself.So, first things first:Drink-wise, the cafe serves coffee (a light roast; it comes to the cafe...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A great stop on Newbury street. Good for browsing but sometimes hard to find what you're looking for. The cafe in the front has some really great food and in the fall they had a pumpkin spice chai...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2006
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A true gem, this bookstore is more than just books and magazines.Nesteled in this small store is a fabulous cafe with food that is just fabulous! Everything I have tried is great and leaves me alw...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/23/2005
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I went here for lunch with a friend last week and we loved it! It is such a cute place. One of the few large non-chain bookstores still around- and the cafe is kind of in the midst of the books so it's such a...
menupages.com - user review - 10/19/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great buttermilk pancakes! Their breakfast is a nice way to kick off the weekend.
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2005
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Trident is one of the last bastions of the independent bookseller with megabookstores such as Barnes and Noble and Borders taking over the brick and mortar landscape. Here, you'll find a nice selection of...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2005
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God, I miss Trident. (I miss Boston, in general) I miss the wonderful selection and the knowledgeable staff and the hot white chocolate on cold Boston days. Do yourself a favor. Go. You can get groovy...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While some things, including food and merchandise, are a bit overpriced, you can expect too much of a bargain anywhere on Newbury. I found the selection of books to be great, with some titles hard to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The owners of Trident are buddhist. Now you know why when you enter in this cafe'/bookstore you feel at ease and peace. I like their selection of magazines but I have difficulty navigating among the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe the last of independent bookstore in Boston. This place has a nice cafe and a delightful selection of magazines. Though you may be hard pressed to find more than the Globe or the Times for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place satisfies body (nutritious and delicious food), mind (books from classic to cutting edge) and soul (atmosphere: the combined aromas, incense, and great music) all at the same time. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The bookstore has a very good selection especially considering its size and the magazine racks are stocked with indie mags and literary journals that are very hard to find elsewhere in the city. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Skip the Starbucks and go straight there! Great breakfast all day long, book browsing and the best magazine selection on town.
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2005
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1.0 of 5 stars.
As bookstores go it's probably fine but I began boycotting the place years ago after I had some of the rudest service from the owner one could ever imagine. One of the girls working there came outside...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I only really went here because they have had an eclectic LGBT selection...I haven't gone recently since I've found other easier ways to find similar stuff. It's usually too crowded and although I've...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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I've kicked back here a few times with friends, and while the conversation and atmosphere were nice, the food/drink was a bit pricey for the quality. The books are great and fun to browse, but it was always a...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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They make some good smoothies. A full page worth of smoothie selections. Good sweet potato fries also. It is within Trident bookstore so you can always be reading or browsing through a magazine as y...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/15/2005
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I am a die hard magazine enthusiast so this is definitely my kind of store. The well choosen mix of popular publications and obscure journals such as The New Yorker. There is a cafe inside where readers can...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Frankly, I love this place. I would so rather go here than Borders or that other big book store. This is a cafe and book store. The books are a bit alternative but there is something for everyone....
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the perfect spot for a breather from the hullabaloo of Newbury. if you want to flip through obscure design magazines or snicker at VICE do's and don'ts, or hey, if you just want to read the New...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2005
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The sandwiches and salads are delicious, there is a good selection of teas to choose from and the atmosphere is cozy, as the cafe is located inside a bookstore. Trident is a great place to go have a leisurely...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place looks cool from the outside, but inside it's not what I expected. The bookstore part is small with an odd selection and the cafe in front is reserved for paying customers only. Don't plan...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The bookstore itself is tiny, and you likely won't find what you're looking for if it's even a little bit obscure. For that, you'd be better served by going to a nearby Barnes and Noble. The cafe,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2005
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A great alternative to chain bookstores like Barnes and Noble and Border's, this charming shop offers a great selection of books, magazines and gifts, as well as excellent coffee and food. With a grea...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/20/2005
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I work on newbury street and when it is time to get lunch I usually end up eating here! What is not to like? You get to read books and magazines while eating their delicous food. I'm vegetarian and they have...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes you just can't beat a good indie bookstore. The magazine selection is not wanting and although they can't carry every book in the world, they will usually tell you where you can find it if...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2005
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Trident Bookseller and Cafe is another one of those hip cafe / coffehouse places with wireless. You see alot of people typing away at their computers at these sorts of places. But Trident is better than your...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The cafe at this bookshop is great. Good coffee and great snacks as well. A really good place to meet old friends and catch up.
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Read and Eat and Drink all at the same time! Trident has a pretty good selection of vegetarian food so go ahead and pig out!
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This has the feel of a ma and pa bookshop. I can't decide whether it's a bookstore with a cafe or a cafe with a bookstore. The cafe isn't just a sideshow, it is a real cafe inside. If you want to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Trident has a decent selection of books and magazines to peruse. But, the reason you should go there is two fold: the food and the relaxing atmosphere. It's a nice place to kick back, relax, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It takes itself too seriously, yet I keep going back.Great for magazines and gifts. The food is OK, but it's a bookstore first, a coffee shop second, so I can't complain.
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The waitstaff can be snobby, the food is overpriced, and there is always awful artwork on the walls, but where else can you eat and read at the same time? Good for smoothies. I always feel so smart...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Unique old style bookstore w/ pretty decent breakfast that is served all day. You get a mix of posh to grungy people here since it is beginning of Newbury. Love how cozy it is and best of all FREE...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome magazine selection- and (in my experience) they get them earlier than other stores (cvs, walgreens, etc) which is amazing. The cards are totally cute too. GREAT FOR: gifts.
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great alternative to corporate bookstores like Border's or Barnes and Noble, this place has a homey, charming feel. A great place to stop in and browse its unusual selection of books and magazines...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their book section is a little lame (except for travel and new age stuff), but they have every magazine printed everywhere in the world. I have to go there every month to load up on all of my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This independent book store has a great selection of indie magazines, travel guides, and guilty browses near the register. They serve breakfast all day, so be sure to try the banana-granola pancakes...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2005
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Trident's book inventory strikes me as a little arcane, overly heavy on irreverent impulse-buys and books about occultism and things. However, it's solid in basic sections like Fiction and Travel and keep a...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2005
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This is one of my favorite places in Boston. I've had so many good brunches here with friends and I love the atmosphere. There's something about an independent bookstore. Book selection is great despite...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2005
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Basically, Trident sells everything you ought to be reading. From the latest Dave Eggars to glossy publications you can't find anywhere else, Trident gives you so much to read in such a tiny place. A great...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2005
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The Trident Bookseller is a Boston fixture. After browsing in the small bookstore, which has one of the best magazine displays around, pull up a seat at the long bar or at a table in their cafe. The Trident's...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/25/2005
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It's been over a decade since I set foot in Trident, but I have the utmost faith that it would feel just as much like home if I went in tomorrow. My favorites were the vegetarian cashew chili and the sense...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/25/2005
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Unassuming storefront on Newbury St (is there such a thing?) Hard to find but once you do you won't forget it. The first thing I saw when I walked in was a rack of literary magazines that you can find in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/25/2005
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The Trident Bookstore on Newbury Street is a great place to eat and buy books and magazines. With amazing artwork on the walls and a great selection of non-bestselling authors to choose from you won't be...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2005
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trident cafe is a quick, delicious stop for breakfast. you can order coffee, tea, or juice with such delightful entrees as a breakfast burrito or malted belgian waffles. if you're looking for food on the run,...
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when you want a bite to eat and some intellectual stimulation, this cafe and bookstore is just the ticket. looking for a book on witchcraft, dreams, buddhism or western philosophy? these are just a handful of...
wcities.com - user review
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If you like walking into a restuarant and get ingnored by smug, left-leaning waiters who would rather group together and figure out the lyrics to a Starship song rather than wait on you, or if you
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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boston's coziest bookstore-cafe offers art-filled browsing and dining spaces with piped-in jazz...
epinions.com - user review
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The service here is inexcusable. First off, we waited a very long time before the waitress even took our order. The last time I went, my friend had finished her entire meal before I had even gotten mine. She...
boston.com - user review
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i always leave annoyed but somehow i keep going back...
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