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    Boston Chowda

    3.9 (1.4k reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Soup, Sandwiches
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Touristy
    Dogs allowed

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    James M.

    A definite must when visiting Boston !!! One of many we tried on our roadtrip and this was the best. Creamy, hot, delicious and served in a bread bowl that takes it over the top. One of those dishes that you will think about for years to come, at least I know I will.

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    Katherine P.

    Located in Quincey Market which is a very busy food hall. They have so many options for seafood and came across this one since the line was long, but not too long which to me meant good food and likely worth the wait. I ordered a lobster roll and a cup of clam chowder. Delicious although bread could have been a little more toasted but jam pack with lots of lobster which is just how I like it.

    New England Clam Chowda
    Katherine N.

    It would have been a missed opportunity if I hadn't tried East Coast clam chowder while I was in Boston, even though I am not normally a fan of it. I was fully aware that Faneuil Hall food is overpriced and regarded as a tourist trap, but what the heck, I was a tourist, so why not? The person working there let me sample a bit of the available chowders, which was super nice. The service was really quick; ordering and paying all happened before I could fully process what I was doing. The atmosphere was very lively, and the hall was bustling with people. There was still plenty of seating, but I decided to walk out and eat my chowder along the water. FOOD: New England Clam Chowder (4/5) - I opted for their smaller size, and I'm glad I did because it was very rich and creamy. They were pretty generous with the chunks of seafood, potatoes, etc. It was definitely overpriced, so I wouldn't have gotten it if I were a local.

    Hot Buttered Maine Lobster Roll New England Clam Chowda
    Michelle P.

    This food hall was extremely busy. Definitely touristy (almost $50 for one meal) but the food was pretty good overall. We shared a manager's special with a hot lobster roll, a cup of clam chowder, and a small drink. The roll was quite tasty and the chowder was just ok for me. I felt it needed more pepper and it was more like broth than a creamy chowder.

    New England Clam Chowda
    Naz Z.

    Quincy market is busy but this stall always knows how to help with crowds. There were people sort of standing around but not ordering, but there was actually no line! Go right up to the counter. The soup was ready right away, I had 0 wait. Delicious!!! The onions on top are perfect. Always opt to sit outside because it's chaos in Quincy market. Definitely overpriced too but that's anything in Quincy market.

    Evelyn L.

    I have to agree with the recent reviews--this place feels overpriced for what it offers. I was especially excited to try the clam chowder, but it ended up being pretty mediocre and not particularly memorable.

    Chowder and hot lobster roll
    Debbie M.

    During a recent vacay to Boston, this place was suggested as a must try. Glad I did! This fast casual place is found inside Faneuil Hall. Hot, tasty, and a true Bostonian experience. The chowder was rich, comforting, and exactly what you hope for when you're in Boston--served piping hot and full of flavor. I recommend sticking with what they're known for: the chowder and a lobster roll. Casual, classic, and no-frills in the best way. The hubs and I split a large chowder and a hot roll. Plenty to split!! If you want an authentic taste of Boston while wandering Faneuil Hall, this spot absolutely delivers. The only challenge (on an inclement day) was seating. Will I go back? Next time this SoCA gal visits Boston...you bet!

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    Linda M.

    While exploring Quincy Market we stopped for a bite to eat at Boston Chowda. Naturally I had to try their New England Clam chowder. It was nice & rich with good chunks of chowder & potatoes. There were crispy fried onions on top. I skipped the bread bowl because honestly just wanted to enjoy the taste of the chowder. Well I gobbled it down pretty quick! So good! 2025-83

    Lobster Roll
    Annie S.

    Wow! I'm not a big seafood person but had to give east coast chowda a try. The lobster roll is a must as well. The chowda was good! Boyfriend said the east coast chowda is slightly better than the west. The lobster roll was pretty good as well. Definitely recommend anyone visiting to give this a try.

    Hot Buttered Maine Lobster Roll
    Lloyd W.

    Saw this place on YouTube in quincy market. A roll of eateries, you will find this place. Got the chowda and lobster butter roll. Chowda was more like soup. It was flavorful but would like it thicker. Lobster butter roll. Sadly to say, it wasn't the hype I thought it would be. Grilled roll with buttered lobster. Pros: Nice big piece of lobster in the roll and a lot of clams in the chowda. Cons: I liked the big pieces of lobster but the butter made the roll soggy. Would like the chowda thicker. Would I got back? Maybe not.

    Lobster special comes with clam chowder. Disappointing, lack of flavor
    Joann T.

    Got the lobster special which was the hot buttered lobster roll and clam chowder. The lobster roll itself was around $42, and for that price it was quite disappointing. Not much flavor, if any, and tasted a bit old Clam chowder was pretty good, but it's a small cup Overall not worth the price

    The New England Clam Chowda
    Totyana H.

    I tried the chowda and it was really flavorful. I'd definitely give them a visit next time in town.

    Grabbing some chowder for dinner.
    Veronica G.

    Boston Chowda has a catchy name! I tried the clam chowda bowl, New England style, at the Faneuil Hall location. They also serve corn chowda. This is a walk up and order style location. Soups are available for viewing in pots within their glass case. The sourdough bread bowl was fantastic. I absolutely loved every bite. The soup within was just ok, tbh. The servers were friendly and fun. Being that this is a touristy location, that is important. It's worth a try. I was so hungry that I forgot to take a picture of my soup bowl. Next time!

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    Hi, is the chowdah gluten free?

    As far as I know, there are potato and cream inside of this soup. Also, they give you oyster crackers to put on it. So I think, we can't say it's 100% gluten-free.

    Do they deliver?

    I'm not sure if the actual establishment delivers but I've gotten it delivered through UberEats before. Hope that helps!

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