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    Boston News Cafe

    4.1 (30 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Jennifer R.

    I walked by here a couple times and today I decided I should give it a try since I did not bring lunch to work My first impression was how clean the place is. The place is spacious ( there's no seats indoors to eat). The sell breakfast, sandwiches & wraps. They also have snacks like chips, fruits, candy etc. I ordered a Tuna Melt sandwich without the bacon and it was really really good! They toasted the sandwich which made the sandwich that much better. The ladies there are very kind, easy to deal with. Very quick service no lines at the time I went (2pm) I will definitely be returning whenever I don't bring lunch to work or whenever i'm in the mood for a good sandwich.

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    Mike D.

    The big selling point for Boston News Cafe is that they sell Boar's Head, and the sandwiches that incorporate Boar's Head are great. But unfortunately, either the meat sits out for too long, or a lot of the other sandwiches don't use Boar's Head... regardless of the sticker they slap on the packaging. I've had their Chipotle Chicken sandwich twice, as it's one of their specialties. Unfortunately, I was underwhelmed with it both times. While the sauce was creamy, spicy, and flavorful, the chicken was dry and dull. The food comes out relatively slowly depending on what you order. I was found the layout and operation a little annoying and off-putting. There isn't any sort of semblance of a line... it's more of a crowd of people where there's some general understanding of who's been waiting longer. There's no apparent flow... you order somewhere along the long display case, then pay at an arbitrary cashier station on the other side of the store. There's no signage or lines to help you out, they just sort of assume you know what to do. The confusion is compounded by another problem: since there is no line or organization, people who have already ordered will stand around waiting in the same spot they ordered in. So when you walk in during the lunch rush, it's impossible to tell who has ordered, if it's your turn, and how to navigate through the chaos. Their business would be significantly improved by simple putting up a divider in front of the display case. This would create an organized line, people entering on one end, ordering their food, getting their food, then paying at the other. All in all, it's not a bad place. The sandwiches are decent ("A-OK", as a Yelp 3-star review will say), and it looks very clean. I come here every now and then for lunch, but never *ever* after 11:45AM. The earlier you get here, the more chance you'll avoid the hectic lunch rush.

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    The staff is always so nice! This is my go to spot for lunch and the food is consistently great!

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    On point always, freshest food in town. Quality and quantity, great folks

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    Just had the Buffalo Chicken soup....so good, I almost licked the paper bowl/cup.

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    This place is for the most part unknown, but it has some of the best sandwiches in the financial district.

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    It's tucked away between Arch Street and perfect for anyone that gets off the T through the Arch Street building.

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