Open List Home > Boston, MA > restaurants > Other Side Cafe
Search multiple engines at once for boston restaurants
Find: Boston. Review & Compare!
Top Deals for Boston Hotels. Book Your Hotel in Boston & Save.
Boston Restaurants Directory. Find Info & Compare.
Shop at trusted Online Stores for restaurants
We Are Famous For Our Great Food, Warm And Courteous Service & Family ...
To Serve Quality Food With Outstanding Customer Service In A Clean & ...
4.0 of 5 stars.
Some of the best vegetarian food coupled with some of the most laid back service I've ever had. The atmosphere is quite friendly, regardless of what you might think before going in for the first time.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
In February I wrote a negative review for the Otherside Cafe, because I had some very terrible experiences there. Shortly after, someone from the Otherside (manager? owner?) sent me a message…
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
The Otherside is full of people in interesting and slightly home-brewed outfits. On Tuesday nights they have movies on a "big" screen right over where they're making the food. My friend and I went…
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I came here on a whim and now we try to make it whenever we can. I haven't tried a wide range of things, but what I have tried was great. The bread, fruit, and cheese appetizer is pretty…
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Looking for a nice comfortable date place that isn't too crazy? Otherside Cafe fits the bill. The location itself is interesting, in that while it is on Newbury St, it's separated from the rest of…
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Movie nights!! July is Wes Anderson month. Stop by on Tuesdays around 9, grab a pitcher, some food, and enjoy.
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I've always passed this place while walking down Mass. Ave., and never gone in. The mixed Yelp reviews made me a little nervous, but my experience was pretty good. I went on a weekday afternoon for…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
The food was great (I had the vegan BLT with a salad). I think my server forgot about giving me my bill when I was done so I had to ask for it, but other than that the service was okay. I would go…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Not to add the millionth lukewarm review, but I wanted to make a special note about Tuesday nights. While the food and drink menu is obviously a bit lacking/ overpriced, the crowd is fun overall and…
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a ball the food was great, cheap and the crowd fun! I liked it so much I went the next day. I will go back again! We watched a documentary about Women's Roller Derby while we ate great food…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to like this place, it offers healthy and different food items and a decent beer selection. In the end, I didn't really care for this place. It definitely came across as a place where it is…
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for brunch during a visit to Boston. I got the Blue Ribbon (home fries, sausage, eggs, biscuit... they ran out of knockwurst), which was ok; nothing to write home about. I substituted the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I come here pretty often, and I love it. Aside from getting pretty packed at times, the atmosphere is very chill. All the guys who work and cook here look like they came from a rock show, yet they…
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Love it! Someone got into my head and made a restaurant / bar that has everything I would ever need in such an establishment. From the simple dcor, to the great menu, awesome music and lofted seating.
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
Full Review »
1.0 of 5 stars.
This place has all the makings for a hip/cool/I like to be seen eating in type of place....until your server arrives....I liked the food, didn't mind the prices, liked the music (except the death…
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
Full Review »
1.0 of 5 stars.
I was visiting Boston for a wedding and was staying near the area, I saw all the good reviews on Yelp and decided to check it out, I went there for two meals the first one was decent I had a BLT my…
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
I live near this place so it's convenient and I wouldn't bother to come if it wasn't. They have a good menu that is different from anything around, as there are a good amount of healthier and…
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
Ah, The Other Side; the place is overpriced, lacks service on even a basic level, but has better than decent food and a great beer selection. None of this is news to anyone who's frequented them in…
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I was not yet a Yelper when I visited Boston Mass in November but recently I have been inspired to retro-Yelp as I enjoyed so many places.. Including the Otherside Cafe.. The two floored atmosphere…
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
The Otherside = LOVE! No, really. This place has been reviewed to death, but I still feel the need to chime in and say, yay! Go here! Enjoy a delicious beer, a cup of their awesome vegan chili, a yummy…
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
The three stars are for the friendly take-out service and awesome pecan pie. 0 stars for the sandwich (tomato & mozzarella), which had no flavor and had crunchy things in it that I only hope were…
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Some of their winners: Grilled Cheese w/ tomato
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
the place is real laid back. tattooed gals and guys serve you with no care in the world. be prepared to wait a bit -- it's not your time... when you're there you are definitely on their time. the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Boston Yelpers and/or curious potential customers of The OtherSide: Do not be a potential. Don't be curious. Throw away any hangups you have about style, hipsters (or is it hipstahhhs?), The…
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. If you go at the right time-- not on the weekend during lunch hours--you can just hang out for as long as you'd like, and relax with out disruption. I usually grab a book or mag.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
One day I went there and asked for coffee to go. They said due to their environmental commitments, they couldn't in good conscience use disposable cups. Thinking they were truly committed to being…
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
A place with 224 reviews probably doesn't need my two cents but here it is anyway. This place is like nowhere else in Boston. I've avoided it for a long time because of the notoriously crappy service,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
When I want to pretend I'm in Berkeley (the hippie-friendly city in California, not the School of Music up the street . . .which I know is spelled Berklee, but whatever . . . ) -- I come to the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
When you walk into The Other Side Cafe (named as such possibly because they're on "the other side" of Newbury St.?), there are two floors. The one time I went there, I met up with a group on the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here often and I always have a good time, yes, the staff can be a bit a slow at times but I they can make it up by being awesome and friendly, their sandwiches are also very good and decor is…
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is just from beers and apps. A pitcher of draft beer gets your chips and salsa, which on their own cost about $6 so it's definitely worth it. The bottle list is also extensive, which is…
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
I like the Otherside. A few of the servers are smoking hot and they also know a lot about beer, and it's fun to come here with a couple of drinking buddies and chat over a Hefeweizen poured by a cute…
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
I worked hard trying to like the OtherSide Cafe, just as the OtherSide Cafe has worked hard to portray itself as a counter to Newbury Street's posh gleam. The place is just riddled with a 'too cool'…
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
The food sucks, the beer's good, the staff are chill. The food can be hit or miss, but the pies & cakes look good! The beer list is pretty decent and those phat boys & girls have the knack of pouring…
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
The best :) a great bar, ($9 pitchers of PBR) and great food, veggie and vegan friendly, great event nights, perfect for people watching, the outside deck is my favorite place to sit, then the corner…
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a really fun place to go and meet someone, but don't come here if you have to be back in your office in under and hour. Sometimes the service is wicked s l o w. I love the variety of drinks…
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
When I came to OtherSide, I felt as though I'd stepped into an early 90s time warp. Graffiti art abound, the latest REM album (which sounds like REM circa the 90s) on the stereo, tattooed/goateed…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: Great veggie, vegan, and even raw food options!
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for lunch the other day and I'm now in love with the OtherSide Cafe. The atmosphere was great; we sat outside in the sun and had some amazing veggie burritos. We also got a pitcher of…
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Where do you go when you're due for a potentially awkward catch-up lunch with an ex? When neither too upscale nor too casual will do, zany may not be a bad third option. Not being of the piercings,…
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with friends for the first time and it was great. I actually found free parking right in the street in front of it and got free nachos with a pitcher of beer. Great deal and awesome…
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is smaller than I thought it would be on the inside. People were positively draped across the patio railings. But they manage to pack the people in there in a cozy, funky way, not just an…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe the key is to not go on a Friday or Saturday night, as my experience with service here is completely different. I found the wait staff extremely friendly and helpful, and it's not like I'm…
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
The Jumbo Bloody Mary. The otherside has NOT recently lost it's liquor license. THE CORDIAL LICENSE RULES APPARENTLY CHANGED.
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
Full Review »
1.0 of 5 stars.
Only place I've walked out of, twice. Worst service on the planet. What should be a 30 minute meal turns into waiting 30 minutes to have someone take your order.
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
We met up with friends at this cool little spot near the Massachusetts Avenue end of Newbury street. Seems like a great place to just lose yourself with friends or perhaps people watch from one of the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I always have a good meal here, no matter if its breakfast, lunch or dinner. I'm not going to lie, I often feel like I'm not "scene-y" enough for this place, but I leave my insecurities at the door…
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite spot for brunch hands down. This is the place to get coffee and a PBR the morning/afternoon after a great night out. Yes, a coffee and a PBR - I promise it's an amazing combo. Apparently…
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't understand the whole "this place is too cool" thing. It's just a bar that serves average food (the vegetarian chili slopped into a bowl or mug is tasty...) and cold beers. I think it is…
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm on the fence after one visit. I like the vibe for hanging out. I noticed lots of people camping out with their laptops. They are sort of a coffee house but serve beer--that's very cool. But I…
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Around 5pm Otherside is like an indie rock club serving food a few Zagat points up from Food Not Bombs. Equipped with girls in headbands behind the counter re-reviewing the day's gossip and boys in…
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I took a friend from college here who was at Hynes for a conference. I thought it would be a nice break from the mall food court/PF Changs/Cheesecake Factory/Legal Seafood fare that most…
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
The sandwich I had here was good, and the tea and beer lists are impressive. They even marked what on the menu was vegan and vegetarian friendly. Service wasn't bad, but it wasn't memorable either.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
you know the drill, tree hugging vegetarian here...so i am sure you assume what this review is going to be. actually, i did enjoy the otherside (which may or may not having anything to do with the fact…
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I've always had a soft(ish) spot for this place. They had an amazing brie and pear sandwich that blows my mind and a superb cheese and fruit plate. They make really good smoothies, have vegetarian…
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
Full Review »
1.0 of 5 stars.
The only thing I ever liked about this place was that you could smoke out on the patio. This is not something I can benefit from any longer in my life. There is just something about this place that…
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely not the cleanest place in the world! There may have been just one or two really persistent flies hanging out around our table, but it was just enough to gross me out. The food isn't…
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
The other side isn't as pretentious as it looks like it's not trying to be. The food is creative and vegan friendly, but on the execution level just so-so. The service is comically bad, to the point…
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
There are a lot of reviews here already, so I won't waste too much of your time with this one. The hot points: Decent seating, even though the actual seating process may be ambiguous. Do I wait? Do I…
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I though about ranking in at 4 stars, but being able to bring my dog to eat with me is just short of the best thing in the world. The outdoor seating (available only when it's warm) is the best and I…
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
Full Review »
1.0 of 5 stars.
Its great that they built a retirement home for bike messengers who just cant move on but no amount of tattoos, lip piercings and angst can justify the terrible service. I get it.........you are too…
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the only vegan brunches in the city. Their tofu scramble isn't the most amazing thing I've ever eaten but you have to hand it to them for being one of two places I know that actually serves it!…
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Cool place aesthetically speaking. I like the art, the ceilings are cool, they have the whole bad graffiti thing going... it all works. However I have to agree with all the other reviews about the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
The OtherSide Cafe is one of the places I bring people when they are visiting from out of town. Not everyone, but usually people like my friends from high school who are still afraid of the subway, or…
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only come here for breakfast once and a couple of quick drinks. The beer selection is good, but they sometimes run out of my favs (lambics and hard ciders). The staff know their stuff so if…
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
For D&C. Best Cheese and Fruit Platter? Outdoor Patio right by the highway? Five glasses of Wine easily gone? Sandwiches to All day breakfast? Sake Bloody Mary? Pitchers of Dogfish IPA? Hot list of…
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Grab some menus over by the door and seat yourself wherever you'd like!...then wait for about 30 minutes for service. This is a running theme with the Other Side, as they can only get half of…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
I was reluctant to try this place after reading the service reviews, but decided to try it anyway. Heck, I've been away from home for over a week now, so I needed my dose of hipster hell. First…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Guinness and soup! Friendly, loud, and the food is hearty. Good spot for eating alone - quick seating at the counter. Lots of vegetarian and vegan stuff. How come I never found this place when I…
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't say enough good things about the OtherSide. Its very laid back and friendly. I've never had anything bad there. The veggie chili is great, the smoothies are great, the beer selection is…
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
i truly love the vibe here. it's rockstar, hippie, hipster, i don't give a damn, emo, all rolled in one. you'll please everyone! the food, i'll admit, isn't super special (don't worry, it doesn't suck…
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I simply adore the chili. They have extensive vegetarian/vegan options and yummy sandwiches as well. And maybe most importantly, this is the best place for brunch in the summer outdoors with my dog!…
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
It took me a while before I ventured to the OtherSide, but in a way I'm glad that it took me a while because finding places like this makes me stay in Boston just a little bit longer, but maybe that's…
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
grab a beer and PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE get the nachos with chili
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I freaking love the OtherSide cafe. It was one of the first places I found while in Boston. The atmosphere doesn't feel like that of a Boston restaurant, with the chill waitstaff, colorful walls and…
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
awesome beers fresh and tasty wraps and great vegetarian chili too
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
I would like to give this more, but it just doesn't cut it for me. I found the veggie chili everyone was raving about hardly that great. The service was lackluster. I could see the bowls of chili we…
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place, i like it because it reminds me of my gross dingy childhood days at 924 Gilman. hahaha the bathrooms are exactly the same (meaning its disgusting). The food is ridiculously…
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Update: Definitely improved since my initial negative experience. Service is much, much better-- it feels low-key and relaxed, instead of half-assed. Food is decent, if a bit overpriced. What's up…
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
Full Review »
1.0 of 5 stars.
When we walked through the door, there was a "waiter" (which is a nice word for a surly wannabe hipster who doesn't make any effort actually help or serve you) who grunted that we had to grab our own…
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
Full Review »
1.0 of 5 stars. I checked this place
