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    Town Meeting Bistro

    4.1 (203 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    This was the dessert section of the buffet, very limited and obviously pretty empty (mid meal).

    I hate to write a bad review and almost never do, but our experience at this Mother's Day brunch was so disappointing on a day that is very significant for many people, I felt it was important to provide honest feedback. Town Meeting Bistro is a beautiful space in lovely historic Lexington. This brunch had three seatings. We arrived a few minutes early for the second seating (at 12) to a long line and a 20 minute wait to be seated. Our table was lovely. The brunch included a buffet appetizer/dessert component and a plated entrée from their menu. The buffet portion was extremely disappointing, they advertised a decadent spread, including oysters, etc., but it was a very modest assortment of things (no oysters, a bowl of cocktail shrimp that was empty most of the time). I waited 10 minutes for them to refill empty bagel baskets (and asked a server) before giving up. The desserts were not impressive, fruit bowl was smaller than what I serve at family gatherings. But most notably, there was a constant very long line at the buffet and most items were continuously empty (even buffet plates were unavailable twice). There was no children's menu despite it obviously being an event that catered to families with children. There was an advertised bouquet activity for children, but by the second seating, the flowers were very picked over and the bouquet apparently only allowed for "three stems". Brunch did come with a mimosa, which was nice, but service was very slow (no fault of the server, just the chaotic and presumably understaffed set up). There were issues with two of the dishes that we ordered (one was the wrong omelette, another was the wrong dish altogether). None of this would have been bad review worthy, except that the price per person was $130! For that I expected much better quality, variety, set up and overall experience. They did acknowledge the mistakes with the entrées and comped a cocktail so I appreciated that, but definitely will not return (and am embarrassed that I was the one who picked this option for this special family event as no one left feeling good about it).

    Duck
    Keely C.

    We were sad we weren't able to stay at the inn, but at least we got to eat dinner there for our anniversary. The service was friendly and on pointe, offering a complementary glass of bubbles for our anniversary. The space is open and intimate, you can hear each other and not feel crowded by the other tables. Cocktails were perfectly balanced.The oysters were amazing. The monk fish is firm and a little sweet like lobster, the duck was divine and beautifully medium rare. We had never even heard of vinegar pie, it was great! Similar to but better than chess pie.

    Avocado Egg toast
    Guli K.

    Town meeting bistro is at the Inn at Hastings Park and is a beautiful space. We made reservations for brunch on a Saturday which consists of a 4 course menu. First course is shared pastries, oysters, fruit and a cheese plate. I ordered an avocado toast and a mushroom omelette and an assortment of mini cookies, tarts and cupcakes was brought out for dessert. Overall for the price, the food and experience was average. Before we had time to settle and order drinks the first course was brought out, without anyone checking for food allergies or restrictions. The cappuccino was warm not hot. The rest of the meal continued to be average. Service was friendly and accommodating.

    Afternoon Tea at Town Meeting Bistro
    Torrie L.

    The afternoon tea experience and atmosphere were fantastic. The tea was great, but then the food was disappointing. The menu was inaccurate, and the portion sizes were extremely small. The finger sandwiches were actually cut in half in order to make the serving for 2 people - I've had standard finger sandwiches in England and they're twice the size. Substitutions and additional scones could not be requested, though additional tea was included. This would have been acceptable except for the price. There is an unfortunate expectation that tea is fancy so it can be exorbitantly expensive - this meal was not work $65 per person. I think $40 or $45 per person would have been acceptable - it is still high enough that it recognizes the high end service and atmosphere, but better represents the portion sizes.

    Rolls and butter
    Karin N.

    The rolls and butter alone make this place a worthy stop. Oustanding service and excellent food. Did we mention the rolls? My friends still rave about the place.

    beet and goat cheese
    J Warren R.

    Easy to get a week night reservation, the place was warm and inviting. The Inn was absolutely stunning - I am sure this would be a great place to stay. We started with a cocktail and enjoyed that on the large porch outside. When we were ready for dinner, we sauntered in to find that these people are passionate about using fresh, seasonal ingredients for all their dishes. Our waitress was friendly and quite capable, making sure that we were never in need of anything. The appetizer of pickled beets with goat cheese and pears were divine. The entrée was not quite as good, The lamb was tough, with lots of gristle. Wines by the glass are available to pair with the meal. Parking available in their lot.

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    Beautiful dining room, excellent service and attention. The food was elegant and delicious--priced appropriately for the quality

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    Food and service was fine, but the lobster rolls were too small, and the iced tea was commercial and nasty.

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    Went for brunch. Awesome. It's a "special occasion" type place, but the food lives up to the prices.

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    4.1(75 reviews)
    0.5 mi

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    This little bakery is a hidden gem in Lexington! It's good for pick up and go, but there were some…read moreseating options outside on the sidewalk. The pastries are really delicious and so beautiful. The pistachio croissant is huge and definitely good to share. The pastry was perfectly flaky and was filled with a generous amount of pistachio filling. I enjoyed every bite :) I definitely want to come back and try some savory croissants and their espresso drinks!

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    Coffee Croissant (dark, pudding-like coffee cream inside)

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    4.3(989 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    4.5(174 reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    Ok, but a little disappointing. It must be difficult running a business like this and building a…read morefollowing. I got inspired by watching youtube to make a jambon buerre sandwich - supposedly a popular quick sandwich for Parisians. The sandwich is half a baguette with butter and French bistro ham. I tried searching all over for the French bistro ham with no luck. The only options were online sources with expensive shipping and/or expensive minimum order sizes. Somehow I stumbled upon MA-France nearby in Arlington and they sell jambon-buerre sandwiches. It's a small shop that sells sandwiches, pastries, and a small offering of French food products. Lots of pastries and baked goods like quiche, tarts, cookies, croissants, etc. The cheese offerings were very limited and basic. I can imagine that the cheeses that they sell are the same types and brands that they use for making sandwiches. For example, they sell President brand Brie - that you can also buy at Costco and market basket. Disappointing, but understandable because they can't afford to buy more variety and more expensive offerings without a big enough client base to buy those cheeses before they go bad. Getting back to the sandwich - it was half a baguette with some thick slices of butter and two pieces of French bistro ham. The bread was kind of dense and the crust was more chewy than crispy. I was disappointed that they didn't bother to spread the butter, but if they're not selling enough sandwiches then they're probably keeping the butter in the refrigerator - making it too difficult to spread. When I got home I fixed up the sandwich to my liking. Overall, the sandwich was okay, but not good enough to make me want to go back. At least I was able to solve my hunger for the jambon buerre sandwich.

    It hurts to write a break-up review. Maybe I'll get Laufey to write the song for this…read more This used to be one of my favorite places for croissants in the Boston area. Now it's quite underwhelming. The apricot croissant is now some smaller glorified danish that has no richness or personality. The plain croissant is quite "bready" now, whereas it used to be light and buttery. I have a sneaking suspicion that they have a different croissant supplier now. What saved this spot from a lower grade is that the pain au raisin and chausson aux pommes are passable. Also a save is that they still offer various French products, from soaps to cheeses to canned goods. I have to find a new French bakery in the area.

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    Town Meeting Bistro - newamerican - Updated September 2026

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