It's a neighborhood dive bar, ideal to watch sports and have chicken wings. They certainly need more staff, but the two that were there were friendly and nice. Cocktails are standard, but they didn't have Aperol . Not much I could say, but it's pretty basic and unpretentious. Ideal for local residents. read more

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I went there today for an early dinner and it sucked! I ordered the house steak tips medium rare and they were served well well done, grey, and hard to chew. The mashed potatoes were dry and tasteless. It was a waste of $25. This used to be a good place but no more I won't go there again read more

My wife and I love this traditional old-fashioned Corner Bar called The Cherry Tree. Food and Drinks are so good with all very reasonable price, and creates such a great non-threatening atmosphere! Everybody knows your name type Yes the Cheeey tree is West Newton version of " Cheers"! Please drop by if you are in the neighborhood. You will not regret it and never disappointed! Highly recommended! Eiki Satake Ph.D Full Professor of Statistics and Mathematical Sciences Emerson College Boston MA https://cherrytreenewton.com read more

I have always loved Cherry Tree but don't live in the area anymore, I went recently and got my favorite order of boneless wings with cherry tree sauce and skinny fries. I was upset to find they completely changed their chicken and fries and it was a downgrade from before, hoping they go back to the original that they had for years and years, it's just not the same, huge drop off in taste and quality. Not sure if I'll go back. I will say the cherry tree sauce is still good and highly recommended. read more

Left Bluebird Bar in a huff after bad service and worse food and wandered in here for the first time after living in the neighborhood for five years. Excellent dive, great vibe, sticky tables. We'll be back. read more

After hanging out at the other spot for a bit, it was time to get some Yelp reviews done and so I landed here at Cherry Tree where I had a table that actually had a power outlet within reach and a reasonably speedy wireless network connection. Just the one beer - a tin of Narraganset - but it was a nice spot to sit for an hour because I was too early for dinner. The place is nothing fantastic, but they had beer and the bar menu of grub looked pretty decent. read more

Cherry Tree Bar and Grille - Narraganset at Cherry Tree - New American Near Me - West Newton, Massachusetts

I left this place with a food baby but good lord was it worth it. The cherry tree wings are the next best thing since sliced bread. One bit and a plethora of flavors burst in your mouth like BOOM wow! Great meat too. 10/10 get these wings read more

Cherry Tree Bar and Grille - Cherry tree wings and Buffalo wings - New American Near Me - West Newton, Massachusetts

I love old school dive bars and this one certainly has that look and feel. old worn out wood booths and bar. A place that needs a renovation but you never want that so you can have that cozy old school vibe. I've been here a few times. The food is decent. Burger was good but not great (it wasn't cooked to temp). Fries are shoestring and crispy. Wings are good. Good selection of beers and really great service at the bar. Brian was the bartender and he was attentive and helpful with selecting beers, even when it was really busy....and every time I'm there it's really busy! Trivia night the place was packed and even on a Saturday afternoon it has a crowd to watch football games/sports and grab a drink after work. read more

Went here on Friday night. I can't say the bartender was friendly, but it was a decent pub. Its a long story about how the night ended, but the bar was ok. EDIT- I am moving this up to 4 stars cause me and the bartender are cool now...actually both bartenders. Typical Boston, ya know? Everyone is all cold at first, then they get to know you, and you're in like Flint. What does that mean, anyway? read more

Great place to have a drink watch a game the food is actually pretty good although over and over again if you order a burger or steak tips and you order the medium rare they will come out medium well every time. It's frustrating because the Greek salad was excellent and the staff are very great people. They just need to talk to that chef about learning how to cook medium rare. read more

really great and a great pub feel to it. The service was exceptional and the food ranging from the nachos to onion rings was equal to that.

I love the Tree! It used to be a hole in the wall, now it's a lot bigger which I like. Not the most amazing selection of food and drink, but everything is good. I recommend Cherry Tree wings, or a Cherry Tree sandwich. They also do a good steak and cheese roll-up. I also recommend requesting steak fries! Staff is friendly, just a great place to hang out with friends or watch a game! read more

Great service. Good place to watch the game and have a few drinks. Highly recommend the boneless wings.

Buffalo wings are PERFECT pub wings. I need to try the burgers, everytime I see one come out it looks and smells amazing. The bartenders are all friendly and work their but off. Today I came in for some wings and a beer by myself. A group of like 30 came in un announced. There was only one bartender on. And she handled it amazingly. And was tentative to EVERYBODY. If you want good pub food, and GREAT service, then The Cherry Tree is a good option! read more

Cherry Tree Bar and Grille - Mmmmnmmmm beer - New American Near Me - West Newton, Massachusetts

Great burgers. They don't do medium rare, even when asked how you want your burger. But very tasty - grill taste. Lots of TVs, great iced tea. The fries are not what is pictured, (sting fries not steak fries). But very good. read more

Please bare with me this review is a tryptic, part one of a two hour adventure involving three local restaurant/bars. After a full Saturday of raking Falls first lief drop I was looking forward to a durable evening dinner away from my own kitchen. As a crow flies the closest establishment was the Cherry Tree Bar and Grill. Basic, tasty pub grub with a plethora of diverse sporting events steaming in unison on wide screens. The restaurant was not busy so I sat down at the bar and after a few minutes the server asked if I would like a drink but did did not ask if I wanted a menu which struck me as odd because the couple sitting to the right and left where asked if they wanted to order food immediately and where given menus. After receiving my beer the server took off to the other end of the bar and I didn't see her for the next 25 minutes. Two more more servers past by taking orders and serving the people on both sides of me, ignoring my libation and food interests. In the past I have always had great service from Hollywood and Pam but this particular Saturday evening seemed to be amateur server night. I nursed my drink for 30 minutes eventually leaving my drink money under my empty pint glass (non tip) and decided I would head over to the Paddy's Pub which usually has friendly fast service with solid gastro-pub fair .... read more

My friend and I were looking to meet up with some other friends, but that didn't happen and we ended up here. When we walked in, it was probably about 10:30 on a Saturday night. It was really busy, with a mix of younger and older people. Not too long after, the younger crowd cleared out and went to more upbeat places. Overall, the drinks were mixed well. They weren't overly expensive, especially for the area. I thought that the big open windows were a pretty cool feature. read more

Picture it. Newton. The year is 2000 and something. Fresh faced and dewy eyed (or the other way around).. I just turned 22. I dove into my first corporate job. Little did I know at that time every iota of my somewhat normal, happy and stable life would be sucked out of me. Where was the cool place to go at this shit bag job? The Cherry Tree. Why? Cause that is where everyone went before me and probably still go now. Just like my job, I thought it was so cool in the beginning. It was a new place, my first experience in that type of environment and I was just finding my way within the setting. Everyone else was so experienced and already "belonged." I always made the best of it and sure, it will hold a soft spot in my heart for my after work watering hole. Yet, just like my first job, I was getting tired of things quickly. I was ready to move on to bigger and better things. I never realized how many people around me were such douche bags or how small the company, ah er, bar really was. I never realized how bad I had it, until I talked to other people about what they do. Ah er, go. Everything about it was a mess. Plus there was no where to go. You just stood stagnant with all the other suckers around you, doing what you think you should do. Am I talking about my first company or the Cherry Tree..or both....it doesn't matter. Same shit. Small place with small minded people. Crappy service and very dirty. There are so many bigger and better things near me now. Looking back they both blow and I hope to never have to step a foot in Newton for the rest of my life.. Fuckers. read more

Fruit flies, stale taps, dirty cans, good service. Moved to the area, thought it would be my new spot. At first glance I was happy. After trying all the taps its clear there is a reason the locals drink out of bottles. After being handed a can with hair dirt and dried up liquid on the side I decided its time for a review. Anyone saying anything good related to beer or food cannot afford to eat at any other restaurant in Newton. I will give it another shot but its going to be a bl bottle and I would suggest the same. Bring your fly swatters and show up drunk, don't bring your mother. read more

Gah.....my burger was awful. Too bad....I tried this place because Paddy's is always so busy. Next, time I will wait in line!!! read more

Cherry Tree Bar and Grille - Thick fries, yuck. Order the onion rings. - New American Near Me - West Newton, Massachusetts

This place is good, their wings are very good, the cherry tree sauce is tasty. I can't speak to the bar since I've never had drinks here but take out is good and pretty fast too. Ain't nothin wrong with that! For Newton, it's quite bueno. read more

Best bar ever. But I'm biased...I met my husband here. (And we have been patrons since before the move to the other end of the block.) The service is pretty great and the steak tips are why I'm no longer a vegetarian. read more

NOT BECAUSE OF THE FOOD this bartender was absolutely so rude it made me feel uncomfortable she did not come up to me once the entire time it made me feel uncomfortable she did not come up to me once the entire time the rap I ordered was spicy her response was haven't you ever been here before her response was haven't you ever been here before sorry I didn't know the sauce on the menu this woman should be fired it was a very uncomfortable experience I will never go back again and I will definitely he telling others about that experience unbelievable read more

Best bar in the area. 10/10 wings and tips. Ziggy will always take care of you! Great drinks and atmosphere for a game.

Great for a beer and watching a game with a snack. Bar food and local atmosphere. Keep the cocktails and the food orders simple and you'll have a great time read more

Eric R. - your review is why I have loved this place since I was seventeen ! read more

Cherry Tree Bar and Grille - Can't beat the Cherry Tree wings!! - New American Near Me - West Newton, Massachusetts

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Meals served before appetizer, burgers charred. Boyfriend sent his meal back, I stubbornly kept mine. Regretted it, now have charcoal taste in my mouth. Would not recommend eating here. read more

Food just ok, service just ok. Looks like a good place to watch some games and grab a few drinks but that's about it.

Good grub, reasonably priced drinks and funny bartenders. My buddy lives in the neighborhood so we go there often. read more

If you look at the old reviews you may never come here. But honestly this place is legit. Great beer selection. Wings off the hook. I had sirloin tips medium rare and they were medium rare. Pizza is good. Thin crust and nice toppings. Nice vibe. read more

The Cherry Tree is a nice neighborhood bar in West Newton. It's a small but has a lot of character--you get the impression that the ten or so people seated at the bar are there, in the same order, every night and that their TV doesn't miss too many Red Sox outings. You also get the impression that if a Yankees fan, by some unlucky stroke of fortune, stumbled in here they might not make it out again. In other words, it's great. The bar also does a nice job representing local microbreweries and the kitchen stays open late (past 11:00). That said, it's probably not the best option if you're looker for a younger crowd or a memorable Friday night. read more

went to the cheery tree for a bite to eat w/some friends. we sat and it took about 10 mins for the waitress/bartender/busboy to come over to us. it was a tuesday night but the were understaffed. we tried to keep that in mind but it was hard when it would be 10-15 mins between checks of our table to see if we needed anything. as for the food, we ordered a wing app and when it finally came, they were yummy but i think we were given maybe 6. the burger i got was so-so as was the burger one of my friend ordered. the turkey tips my other friend got were "dry to the bone" and she had to ask - wait, have our friend go up to the kitchen window & get sauce to pour on them just to get them down. we all decided that was our last trip there. read more

5 stars for the wings! I've been desperately searching for better buffalo wings in the Boston area. I thought that it just couldn't be possible that the best wings were all the way out in West Newton. I think I'm calling it off... Cherry Tree undoubtedly has the crispiest, sauciest, and spiciest wings out there, hands down. All served in a no-frills plastic dish. The newly expanded Cherry Tree has just the same charm as the old hole in the wall. Small and casual without being cramped. Nothing beats a quiet sunday here for some cold beers, hot wings and a game. read more

I've lived in the area for two years and just went to the cherry tree for the first time last weekend and was happy that I did. I wish I had gone sooner to tell you the truth. It's a great place to watch some sports and grab something to eat. The first thing I noticed when I sat down was how clean the tables were (what a nice surprise!). The whole place is really clean actually and the service was fast and friendly. I like that they had a manager (I am assuming he was the manager) filling in the gaps for the waitress. He was there to get things for our table, clear empty glasses and ask us if we needed anything despite the fact that our waitress was very attentive as well. All in all...very happy with the service. The food is good also and the draft beer is nice and cold (and fresh). If you like buffalo wings, you have to try their house "Cherry Tree Sauce". It is delicious. Just about every seat has a good view of a widescreen tv so you won't miss any of the action either. I will definately be back. I'm giving an update now that I've been here a few times (now lived in the area 4 years) and I must have been there on a fluke night the first time I went because every time I've gone back since then, the staff haven't been rude but they are not friendly at all. If you're not one of the locals who go in there every night they won't talk to you or even greet you warmly. They kind of look at you like you are an alien looking for a free meal. There is one woman (a brunette) who works the bar whose boyfriend sits at the bar every time she works and she is by far the least friendly of them all. It's like you're bothering her if you ask her a question or ask for a drink. I'm dropping my rating down to two stars because of it. If you just want to eat at a table and leave then it's back to 4 stars. If you want friendly neighborhood place to hang out then go somewhere else. read more

Great steak tips. Good company in the form of billy t. , happy hank, brucie houston, mr. Poo, bones Griffin, Danny press and boy the cat.

Three & a half skewing positive...I came to this townie bar with a Newton bred friend on a Monday night during a Bruins playoff game and the atmosphere and crowd instantly had this Long Island native feeling nostalgia for the townie bars I grew up frequenting and having the requisite love hate relationship with. That wouldn't necessarily be enough to recommend it much, but fortunately I sampled the wings, which were very good, considerably above average. I tried the house special "Cherry Tree Variety" which was a creamier variation of the traditional buffalo style and quite delicious. I thought this sauce to be very unique but oddly enough the next day in Somerville at the Boston Burger Company I ordered a grilled buffalo chicken sandwich which was topped with a remarkably similar sauce, suggesting this might be a somewhat common regional variation. Whatever the case may be it would be a very good one. Beyond the good sauce the wings were perfectly crisp, which is key in judging wings in my opinion. Most all of the tables were ordering the "boneless wing" variations but I don't usually roll like that, I guess I am a wing traditionalist. This place is certainly a solid choice if you find yourself in town and want some excellent wings and legit local flavor. read more

The absolute worst experience ever . Down there Friday night . Ordered a Martini - the glass was only half full and wasn't cheap and when bartender was questioned, she became angry and gave a nasty response . Will never go there again. So turned off by this place. Poorest costumer service ever. Costumers mean nothing to them. read more

I lived in West Newton in the mid-1980s and would go to the Cherry Tree while doing my laundry a few doors down. The steak tips were amazing. I went there again around 2006 with my wife and the steak tips were as amazing as I remembered them before. Glad to see the place has endured when so many other neighborhood pubs have come and gone. read more

This is one of those Bars/Restaurants you go into and say, "Okay, it has a dive feel to it" which is great because I love Dive Bars and they are kind of hard to find in Newton. The expectations for me were cold beers and good pub food. They did just that. Anytime I go there I am always waited on promptly and if there is ever an issue they fix it right away. If you are looking for a fancy night out then this isn't it, if you are looking for a place to get away from your family, have a beer and watch a game, this place is for you. read more

My husband goes here often, last few times the wait staff/bartender was extremely rude. Food is subpar. Tonight we ordered a pizza to take home and it is honestly THE WORST pizza I have ever seen/eaten. I cant believe we actually paid money for this. I really wish we would've made the frozen one in our freezer instead. read more