Sonsie is one of The 13 Best Places for People Watching in Back Bay, Boston.

1. Sonsie

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

Brian W.Brian White: Best people watching and eggs Benedict in town!

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.

Kimburr L.Kimburr Lee: Awesome place! People watch, great food... beautiful atmosphere. Great prices, too!

Copley Square is one of The 13 Best Places for People Watching in Back Bay, Boston.

2. Copley Square

8.7
Boylston St (at Dartmouth St), Boston, MA
Plaza · Back Bay East · 77 tips and reviews

Sean B.Sean Bender: great place to people watch!

SNOCRUSNOCRU: Great people watching. Grab a bite at one of the food trucks

Humayun R.Humayun Rashid: Grab a coffee and sit by the water fountain. It's pretty relaxing to people watch.

Stephanie's On Newbury is one of The 13 Best Places for People Watching in Back Bay, Boston.

3. Stephanie's On Newbury

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

Bob L.Bob Loblaw: Great Mac and Cheese and delicious onion rings. Sit outside for amazing people watching and great atmosphere!

Jana L.Jana L.: Have a seat outside. Great people watching, great food, decent (on the pricey side) food. Okay for families, perfect for date night. Try the signature martini (pear is awesome!).

Anna T.Anna Tyzik: Great Bloody Mary and brunch; sit outside to people watch if you can!

OAK Long Bar + Kitchen is one of The 13 Best Places for People Watching in Back Bay, Boston.

4. OAK Long Bar + Kitchen

9.0
138 Saint James Ave (Dartmouth St), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Prudential - St. Botolph · 74 tips and reviews

Savanna S.Savanna Steve: get a table and chill todo better people watching!

Alexa Jane B.Alexa Jane Brooks: Fancy cocktail bar. Exactly where you want to be after work. Cozy chairs. Busy place. People watching. Their Moscow mules are so tasty (copper mugs included).

TimTim: Great place for people watching

Cafeteria Boston is one of The 13 Best Places for People Watching in Back Bay, Boston.

5. Cafeteria Boston

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

James W.James Wooten III: Drink sangria on the patio and people watch.

Michelle K.Michelle Kinsman: Great people watching on patio. Mediocre, overpriced breakfast. Does anyplace in Boston do a decent breakfast?

Andrea E.Andrea ElAbbasy: Sit outside for fun bird and people watching. Service was super fast and waiter Rob was super friendly and attentive. Perfect!

Trident Booksellers & Cafe is one of The 13 Best Places for People Watching in Back Bay, Boston.

6. Trident Booksellers & Cafe

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

Jessica L.Jessica Lipman: Get a table close to the window. Perfect people watching view!

Michael P.Michael Pan: A bit pricey, but in a great location for people watching. Get a seat on the patio and try the cape codder sandwich.

Sarah c.Sarah c: The place is crowded but you never have to wait long for someone to leave or for your order. Staff never seems out of sorts or crazy. Awesome place to spend an hour people watching in Newbury St

Taj Boston is one of The 13 Best Places for People Watching in Back Bay, Boston.

7. Taj Boston

7.6
15 Arlington St (btwn Newbury & Commonwealth), Boston, MA
Hotel · Back Bay East · 54 tips and reviews

Christine P.Christine Perkett: This used to be the original Ritz... I used to live one block down the street and we'd go here to the awesome men's-club-like bar for drinks, people watching and snacks. It's awesome - get the experie

Heather H.Heather Hale: Great people watching from the lovely, old school bar.

Dianne N.Dianne Newman: The Taj never disappoints! The staff is friendly and welcoming ~ always. There is an elegant, old world charm. Be sure to book tea on the second floor.

Starbucks is one of The 13 Best Places for People Watching in Back Bay, Boston.

8. Starbucks

7.7
755 Boylston St (btwn Fairfield & Exeter St), Boston, MA
Coffee Shop · Back Bay East · 65 tips and reviews

Cort J.Cort Johnson: Love sitting outside and reading at this starbucks... great people watching!

Jonah L.Jonah Lupton: One of the top coffee places in Boston to sit outside and "people watch"

Arthur S.Arthur Smith: Best Starbucks in the city - great staff that makes great drinks and that do all the "little things" to make your experience a positive one!

The Lenox Hotel is one of The 13 Best Places for People Watching in Back Bay, Boston.

9. The Lenox Hotel

8.8
61 Exeter Street at Boylston (at Boylston St), Boston, MA
Hotel · Prudential - St. Botolph · 55 tips and reviews

Greg B.Greg Bodenair: Grab a comfy seat in the well-appointed lobby and enjoy some nice old world charming atmosphere (and great people watching) with Dino or Sinatra serenading you softly.

amyamy: Best customer service I've had at a hotel. Everyone was amazing & attentive. Location was perfect too. The gluten free brownies didn't hurt. I would recommend this hotel to anyone going to Boston.

Alejandro H.Alejandro Herrera: Best mens restroom and handsoap I've ever experienced. Check it out in the lobby.

Atlantic Fish Company is one of The 13 Best Places for People Watching in Back Bay, Boston.

10. Atlantic Fish Company

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

Chelsea V.Chelsea Valenzano: Amaazze lobster roll! The best for people watching :)

Serious EatsSerious Eats: One of Back Bay's go-to restaurants, with prime people watching on the outdoor patio and an interior meant to evoke a classic cruising vessel. Bread-bowl clam chowder, crab cakes, cioppino.

Carl W.Carl Walser: Clam chowder is excellent, as well as fried clams. Make sure to lobster and crab Louie appetizer

DeLuca's Market is one of The 13 Best Places for People Watching in Back Bay, Boston.

11. DeLuca's Market

7.9
239 Newbury St (at Fairfield St), Boston, MA
Deli · Back Bay West · 16 tips and reviews

Rachel L.Rachel Leitao: Best sandwiches and great people watching!

Trevor N.Trevor Narayan: Love the Back Bay with spicy mustard and horseradish! Decent charcuterie selection as well.

Kim B.Kim Browning: Have the Tom Brady sandwich!

The Shops at Prudential Center is one of The 13 Best Places for People Watching in Back Bay, Boston.

12. The Shops at Prudential Center

8.2
800 Boylston St (at Ring Rd), Boston, MA
Shopping Mall · Prudential - St. Botolph · 83 tips and reviews

Alexandra M.Alexandra Mottern: People watching

Ovgu C.Ovgu C. O.: Excellent mall with nice stores and good food court.

Homeless BillHomeless Bill: There's nothing more irritating than being woken up by a security guard.

Wired Puppy is one of The 13 Best Places for People Watching in Back Bay, Boston.

13. Wired Puppy

250 Newbury St (btwn Fairfield & Gloucester), Boston, MA
Coffee Shop · Back Bay West · 87 tips and reviews

andrew s.andrew stadvec: Good coffee, and great patio to spend afternoon people watching on Newbury Street.

Khrista T.Khrista Trerotola: Hands down, best coffee in Boston. (Best coffee on the Cape--hit up the one in PTown.) Plenty of gluten-free treats, too--rose flavored mini cookies are my fave!

Bijan S.Bijan Sabet: Wifi password: espresso