sweetgreen is one of The 15 Best Places for Lunch Spot in Back Bay, Boston.

1. sweetgreen

9.2
659 Boylston St (Boylston Street, btwn Exeter and Dartmouth), Boston, MA
Salad Restaurant · Back Bay East · 93 tips and reviews

Kaya A.Kaya A: Hands down best quick meal lunch spot in Boston - organic, yummy, quick, inexpensive! Total score! Student Discounts!

PatriciaPatricia: The portobello, squash + wild rice bowl (seasonal) is DElish! Just add some protein (I went for chickpeas).

Eric A.Eric Andersen: The Kale Caesar salad is delicious!

Shake Shack is one of The 15 Best Places for Lunch Spot in Back Bay, Boston.

2. Shake Shack

8.3
234-236 Newbury St, Boston, MA
Burger Joint · Back Bay East · 55 tips and reviews

Denis B.Denis Belanger: Just a lunch spot

fiona c.fiona chan: great burgers, awesome cheese fries! 🍔🍟

Jeremy K.Jeremy Krantz: Good burgers, good sides, good shakes but a tad too expensive

Trident Booksellers & Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Lunch Spot in Back Bay, Boston.

3. Trident Booksellers & Cafe

8.9
338 Newbury St (btwn Hereford St & Mass Ave), Boston, MA
Bookstore · Back Bay West · 310 tips and reviews

Nikole F.Nikole Fuqua: The Lemon Ricotta Berry French toast is fantastic. Also the Belgium waffle and the hash browns are a must try. Great service.

BeckyBecky: support independent book stores!

Andrew T.Andrew T.: Don't sit at the corner of the bar by the register and kitchen entrance. The waitstaff congregates there and makes rude comments about other customers.

Parish Cafe & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Lunch Spot in Back Bay, Boston.

4. Parish Cafe & Bar

8.8
361 Boylston St (btwn Arlington & Berkeley St), Boston, MA
Sandwich Spot · Back Bay East · 212 tips and reviews

Christina L.Christina Liu: The bond chicken salad sandwich is really good. Chicken is flavorful and juicy and the crispy onions add a nice, crunchy texture.

Eric H.Eric Hinman: Zuni Roll - Amazing

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Atlantic Fish Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Lunch Spot in Back Bay, Boston.

5. Atlantic Fish Company

8.8
761 Boylston St, Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Prudential - St. Botolph · 190 tips and reviews

FiorelliFiorelli: Great service, fresh seafood (Blue Point Oysters!) and don't forget to leave room for dessert! Delicious from start to finish.

john g.john greene: Some of the best fish in boston

Kevin W.Kevin Wang: Maybe the best seafood in Boston. Coming here and not getting fish is like going to Disneyland to use the water fountain. Come on man.

Sonsie is one of The 15 Best Places for Lunch Spot in Back Bay, Boston.

6. Sonsie

8.0
327 Newbury St (btwn Hereford & Massachusetts Ave.), Boston, MA
Wine Bar · Back Bay West · 122 tips and reviews

JennaJenna: The french toast here is awesome for brunch and the cocktails are delicious. Try going on a sunny day so you can people watch through the doors.

Cosmopolitan MagazineCosmopolitan Magazine: Don't let the name deceive—this sexy Cosmo Cocktail is available all year long. Order up the Snow Cosmo for a delish mix of citrus vodka, white cranberry juice, and Cointreau. Read more.

Nikolay B.Nikolay Bachiyski: This restaurant had the best restaurant playlist: The Black Keys, Andrew Bird, The National, Lana Del Rey, The Lumineers, Mumford & Sons…

Piattini Wine Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Lunch Spot in Back Bay, Boston.

7. Piattini Wine Cafe

7.7
226-228 Newbury St (btwn Exeter & Fairfield), Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · Back Bay East · 59 tips and reviews

David D.David Drennon: Order a few small plates and share. The food is amazing and you'll appreciate sampling a variety of tastes - all incredibly satisfying.

SamhitaSamhita: Tortellini with artichoke and goat cheese is delish!

Amelia S.Amelia Sutton: order the melanzane (thinly sliced breaded eggplant, mozzarella, pomodoro sauce ). holy crap; one of the best things ever. Read more.

Copley Square Farmer's Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Lunch Spot in Back Bay, Boston.

8. Copley Square Farmer's Market

8.4
139 St. James Ave (Boylston St. and Dartmouth St.), Boston, MA
Farmers Market · Back Bay East · 13 tips and reviews

Stephanie P.Stephanie Pye: Lavender and lemon goat cheese is amazing!!

BU TodayBU Today: This market is open to the public on Tuesdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. between mid-May and mid-November, with vendors from more than two dozen farms, orchards, and bakeries. Read more.

Jenny M.Jenny Mackintosh: Open Tuesdays & Fridays May-November. Be sure to visit the Crystal Brook Farms booth early and get a goat cheese picnic (marinated goat cheese, bread, and trail mix). Take your lunch to the lawn.

Cafeteria Boston is one of The 15 Best Places for Lunch Spot in Back Bay, Boston.

9. Cafeteria Boston

279 Newbury St (at Gloucester St), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Back Bay West · 144 tips and reviews

Sean D.Sean Donovan: This is one of my favorite places to grab a quick brunch on the weekend, or slip in for dinner and cocktails. Great for people watching in the warmer months!

emma t.emma tangoren: spinach. artichoke. dip. ALWAYS.

BostonTweetBostonTweet: Cafeteria on Newbury Street has 1/2 price apps from 5 to 7pm M-F and $5 burgers (all the time) at the bar.

Stephanie's On Newbury is one of The 15 Best Places for Lunch Spot in Back Bay, Boston.

10. Stephanie's On Newbury

7.1
190 Newbury St (at Exeter St.), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Back Bay East · 158 tips and reviews

Tania M.Tania Mazraani: It's happening at Stephanie's: busy and buzzing, indoor and outdoor seating, creative menu and an intriguing selection of tap beers. Must try when you're on Newbury Street!

Boston.comBoston.com: People-watching becomes an art form in this posh section of the city. Soak up the sun and do a different kind of window shopping while you munch at Stephanie's on Newbury Street. Read more.

Stephanie's O.Stephanie's On Newbury: time for another sunday brunch! serving until 3:00pm and we offer a full menu in the bar!

McGreevy's is one of The 15 Best Places for Lunch Spot in Back Bay, Boston.

11. McGreevy's

911 Boylston St (at Gloucester St), Boston, MA
Irish Pub · Prudential - St. Botolph · 88 tips and reviews

James D.James Dye: Dropkick Murphys owned sports bar (1200 steps from Fenway). great for pre game burgers and beers. aaaand French fries and gravy. bomb.

DikyDiky: Tattoos, tits, beer. Everyone wins here

Michael H.Michael Hollis: McGreevy's has the best staff in all of Boston. For reals. You are honestly kinda lame if you aren't here.

wagamama is one of The 15 Best Places for Lunch Spot in Back Bay, Boston.

12. wagamama

7.0
800 boylston street, store 117, Boston, MA
Asian Restaurant · Prudential - St. Botolph · 101 tips and reviews

Baraa M.Baraa Muezzin: Chicken Katsu Curry is a must try dish. Also, the dumplings and the sweet potato fries and edamame👍

Lily F.Lily Fernando: I did not like it too much spices. I will not come here again 😔

LisaLisa: Get the spicy chili chicken ramen! Especially when it's 22 degrees in Boston-its tasty and warms you right up!

Cafe Jaffa is one of The 15 Best Places for Lunch Spot in Back Bay, Boston.

13. Cafe Jaffa

48 Gloucester St (btw Newbury & Boylston), Boston, MA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Back Bay West · 26 tips and reviews

Mike B.Mike Brewer: Best schwarma out there. Chicken kabob salad is the best

Erica D.Erica D: Get the falafel plate. It's a big Greek salad with a generous amount of falafel on top. Big enough to split! And chase it down with the mint lemonade.

LoaLoa: Order their homemade minty Lemonana!

Pret A Manger is one of The 15 Best Places for Lunch Spot in Back Bay, Boston.

14. Pret A Manger

501 Boylston St, Boston, MA
Sandwich Spot · Back Bay East · 41 tips and reviews

Kare C.Kare C: I love love love their egg salad bacon arugula wrap!!

JessicaJessica: My salad was really good: but be prepared to be surrounded by fake food snobs & enlightened 20somethings...close tables mean you get to hear gems like: "My life motto is, you only live once ya know?"

Quin L.Quin La Capra: sometimes I like to sit in here & pretend I'm still in London.

Boloco is one of The 15 Best Places for Lunch Spot in Back Bay, Boston.

15. Boloco

569 Boylston St (btwn Dartmouth St & Clarendon St), Boston, MA
Burrito Restaurant · Back Bay East · 49 tips and reviews

Tim M.Tim Messerschmidt: Try a Cajun Burrito with a whole-wheat wrap! Also the smoothies are delicious here!

Matt K.Matt Karolian: Bathroom code is 1678

Jason M.Jason M: Worst layout ever