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The Back Bay's leading alternative bookstore doubles as a welcoming cafe, much to the delight of its loyal patrons. For many, the Trident serves as a neighborhood hangout, and with free wireless Internet...
citysearch.com - expert review - 02/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lets talk a walk on Newbury street...Its a pretty upscale street. As it approaches Mass ave , there seems to be a leveling off. You have JP Licks, Other Side and Trident Booksellers. Trident is a…
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I really, really like this place. The rating doesn't reflect that. Let me explain.
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Trident offers delicious food and great books in a cozy atmosphere: the last time I was here I sat at the counter and checked out Ghostbusters on the flatscreen tv while I ate. If you're not into…
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was really interested in checking this place out - I mean, an indie bookstore with a full menu cafe inside. However, the store itself wasn't terribly interesting or unique, and the menu was boring…
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So, what I love about this place is that they have decent sized sections for the books I love... mind-body-spirit, psychology, & eastern religions. Their selection of yoga books is actually fairly…
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm still wandering around my new hometown sampling out the different restaurants and bars. Today, I had a late breakfast at Trident, and noticed that there were quite a large group of solo diners…
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place gets props for being a cool bookstore with a cafe adjoining. If you eat in the cafe during the colder months, definitely try the white hot chocolate. Yumm!! However, the wait staff can be…
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a fan-- really like the food and independence of this place. They have this amazing BBQ avacado sandwich- HIGHLY Recommend!!
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
K, so here's the thing about Trident.... Trident is place where its ok to sit by yourself and eat or drink (or both!). This is really important to me because I am alone often, especially when…
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What I really love about Trident is that it is very cozy, has a coffee shop where you can rest and read a book and has free wireless network -- all convenience that you need. Importantly, Trident has…
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Free wireless is great and the bookstore is one of the better ones in the Boston area (though cramped), but I was actually told by a server once, when I asked where I could plug in my laptop, "we…
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
GAH! TRIDENT! $3.50 to get sweet potato fries instead of chips with my burger? You kidding me? Are y'all gonna dig up those sweet potatoes, hand cut them, and fry those babies while I'm sitting here…
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Brunch here was fantastic, with a wide selection of tea and plenty of dishes both sweet and savory. The challah french toast with lemon filling and blueberry sauce was to die for (and enormous!).…
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my go-to brunch spot for a few reasons. 1) Brunch places are always busy on Saturday/Sunday mornings. But at least at Trident you can browse while you wait and that makes it seem like you're…
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Trident Cafe is a great place to sit and hang out (though not during brunch as it is crazy and packed with people) while grabbing a bite to eat/something to drink. I can read their books/magazines at…
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend and I stopped in here for a bite to eat, and to get some work done on our computers (we work freelance jobs). The service was terrible. It wasn't busy. It wasn't loud. It wasn't chaotic.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
ugh ... why can't I like this place? i want to, but trident keeps disappointing me. I went for dinner the first time. The food was decent and overpriced for the quality, but the service was…
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for the first time on Wednesday for a late breakfast. Refreshing to have an independent bookseller in the area, and the eating area and counter blend in nicely. They accommodated 7 of us…
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
While the food here is pricy, it just tastes soo good. I often go here on my breaks at work to get something to eat or just browse the books. The cozy setting is perfectly delightful. Another benefit…
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is kind of a granola type of place, but if that's your thing you're in luck. Their selection is hip and interesting, but at the same time they're mostly plays on classic comfort food, so they…
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here more times than i can count and it is always sooo good! I've taken every type of friend and no one has complained and everyone has loved it. The staff is really nice and funny. I can't…
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Breakfast here is definitely better than lunch. Service is the biggest variable. I've had really great service, where my food was ordered correctly, my drink kept full, and my check dropped after an…
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went there for a comfort breakfast today. It's August yet it's cold and raining so I decided it was a great day for french toast. I was filled with regret right after. It was average. Everything…
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Many bookstore cafes are too noisy with uncomfortable seats and a rushed sense of impermanence. Get Out...And Don't Spill Your Coffee On Anything, they seem to say. But not Trident - here's where the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Considering the dearth of simple food places on Newbury, where one can get a bite to eat and maybe a drink, Trident is a nice option to have. The service is excellent, and though it's a little pricey…
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
More often than not, I'm frustrated with the lack of late night establishments in Boston that don't include cluster fucks of Irishmen and four leaf clovers. I love this place because they actually…
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
first experience: omg. babe. check it out. a cute book store/ coffee shop!
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great first date location to get a coffee and act hipsterish/sceney even if you don't live in the Back Bay. If you: 1. Ardently love MxPx or Paul Simon
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Trident Cafe has become a favorite of mine to pull up a chair and either get some much-needed work done (free, generally reliable wifi provided by TechSuperpowers down the street) or to spend a lazy…
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's very rare to be on Newbury street and not feel like you are on Newbury street. Trident accomplishes that, somehow.
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First for Sam S.- I liked your mostly copy and pasted from wikipedia portent for what prosciutto "is." However, what I felt must be mentioned here is that you are just wrong. Prosciutto in the states…
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I love diner food, and I love bookstores, so I thought this place would be a gem in my book. Sadly, if I could give this 0 stars I would. While in Boston on a business trip, I stopped in here for…
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Favorite place to go to for breakfast all day! Plus, the book store itself carries an array of books!
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I won't review the bookstore too much, except to say that I met the owner for business with the literary magazine I help edit, and he's a little weird and particular about how he handles things. When…
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I second Sam S.'s review not only because I was there, but because he's very, very right. As Sam indicated, I did order the chicken strips. They were, in fact, lacking grease (which is always a plus…
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Right at Newbury street across Sonsi Restaurant. It a place combined with knowledge( books) and taste( tea/coffee)!
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I come to Trident I always leave happy. I usually stroll in with a friend or two, and we order some coffee or tea. I haven't had much of an experience with the food, but the atmosphere is…
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
How should one rate a breakfast place? To me, it's about the food. Trident is a pretty cool place to have b-fast. Nice mix of young professionals, families out with the kiddies and couples making…
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This book store has a very cute bar/cafe situation that serves delicious food. They have interesting smoothies made with all natural ingredients. You can choose from a normal milkshake to a…
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Boston is not only MY birthplace, but the home of civilized readers who read late, eat late and want their coffee fresh and late. Trident is one of the places that caters to people like us. Another…
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love a good book selection. I'm not talking about warehouse book piles like barnes and nobles or borders. I want a bookstore to be a little more enclosed, a smaller more interestingly chosen…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was on May 24th: I had been drinking all day long at Earthfest, doggie-bagged some pad thai, and my party decided to stop by Trident's. I had never been there before but had heard good things about…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Warm nerdy goodness. Get smarter just by sitting there while chomping an excellent frittata. Need a larger selection of reads? Perhaps. Could I always find something that I thought I wanted? No.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i'd always heard great things about trident, and have wandered in from time to time looking for books/magazines, but i've only just come to experience the cafA© - what a delight! - delicious smoothies…
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I think this "book-shop-cafe-all-great-because-we-are-on-Newbury-street" attitude is a good start, but I'd like to have something more than that. Or that is to say, I would not mind having their…
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the few private book cafes remaining, with all the funky bohemian ambiance and some of the most unique menu selections. Try the sweet potato fries, the best. I usually get breakfast or brunch…
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was walking with baby sis on Newbury the other day, mourning the loss of Ave. Victor Hugo, Allston Beat and other old favorites, when we decided we needed some lunch. The obvious choice for us was…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I feel as if something must be wrong with me because I have yet to fall in love with Trident. Maybe I just continually and unfortunately visited on off days. Bad timing. I don't know. It irks me,…
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I could remember our servers name but regardless, she provided one of the worsts dining experiences I've ever had: When asking for ketchup she behaved as though she'd been asked to move a…
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The "Booksellers" part of Trident is pretty decent. I managed to pick up some books on remainder, but there was nothing special or noteworthy in their selection. The "Cafe" part was a little bit…
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was in Boston for a weekend, and ended up eating breakfast here twice. I browsed around the bookstore a little, but i had so much on my list of things to do in the city that i couldn't justify…
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Trident, how I love thee. Your delicious momos satisfy my white suburban soul, not to mention my belly. Your hummus is garlicky, creamy, and large enough to serve 5. And your delicious teas, in…
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Last year I decided that I would have a middle of the week, relaxing day. So, for four months straight, I went to Trident every Wednesday for lunch and brought along a book to enjoy. I tried several…
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The ONE thing I wish I could transport out my way is a joint like the Trident. I don't get to go there much, anymore, but I do miss the chance to chow down on their great food, after trolling their…
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I want to give Trident 5 stars. If I could, I'd give them 4.5. I'm not sure how in my years of living here that i'd missed this place. but i was finally enlightened this weekend.
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I could review the cafe and the booksellers separately. The booksellers is great. So many cheaply priced gems. Funny, obscure stuff--everywhere I went I could think of a friend who'd enjoy this…
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Trident. I even worked there, briefly. Thing is, though, that I never saw them as a cafe--I just went there for the books and magazines. If you're on Newbury and looking for a bite to eat,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Trident and I go way back. Waaaaaaaay back. I have had everything from AMAZING service to stinky service, hence 3 stars. Their food is good and solid, although a little pricey for some items. But if…
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Take the $30 you would spend on two omelets, buy a cookbook from their awesome selection, and walk down the street to whole foods instead.
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food: Pancakes, Eggs Benedict, and fried eggs I lived in Back Bay until last year. When I lived in Back Bay I would frequent Trident, but as their prices rose the quality of their food plateaued and…
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BREAKFAST: the best egg dishes anywhere in the city for the price, and the juice choices are phenomenal. ATMOSPHERE: awesome if you beat the crowd in the morning that rolls in around 11am, otherwise…
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great independent bookstore, with a particularly great magazine section with hard-to-find and international magazines. I love wandering the cozy maze of shelves and poking around the books for nothing…
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ATMOSPHERE: is good for those who want to read but would like a little ambiance and some conversational chatter. There seem to be three sections to sit at: friends looking for meet up & talk, a quiet…
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming to this place for years, and love the crowd, the food, the nifty teas, art on the walls, the book selection and service. Sometimes you get really bad service, but thankfully that's a…
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like the ambiance here, as well as the menu. Has a cool feel to it, a bit bustling...kind of New York ish. Service sucks, and food's a BIT overpriced...but only a LITTLE bit. The egg breakfast…
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't so much come here for the food, as I do for the free wireless, mocha latte (double shot of espresso), and friendly wait staff. I'm the type of person who likes to work away from home (or…
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As for Trident, I used to go there a lot before they changed the inside. They have an excellent breakfast/brunch menu and I was always fond of the omelettes. The pancakes are rather large as well…
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have a standing lunch date on Thursdays with my friend Rachel. We went here one cold and strangely sunny day and I transcended the earth. I had the lemon-ricotta stuffed challah french toast with…
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
--- Cafe --- One of the few reasons I'm glad I used to watch the Phantom Gourmet is because it introduced me to this place. Specifically, it was footage of the lemon ricotta stuffed french toast, with…
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I go here to eat/read at least once every week. The lunch menu is ok... just a bunch of sandwiches. I'd just go for the dinner menu if you happen to be around after 5pm. The shakes are pretty good…
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoy bringing some schoolwork and sitting at the bar while I sip some fresh, albeit a bit pricey, veggie juice. I don't know of any other place that makes veggie juice. Sweet, attentive staff.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
so maybe a cup of soup and half a sandwich was a redonkulous $10. (and my boyfriend's sandwich with a side of fries was FOURTEEN DOLLARS!!!!!) and it took us half an hour to get it. and i saw people…
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Am I reviewing the bookstore or the cafe? I guess both. The bookstore part is pretty good, I've bought some books there, and once in a while you find some good stuff on sale for pretty darn cheap.
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Really good selection of literary journals, but, as far as books go, just poor to average. And I don't know what they're cooking at the cafe, but the smell makes me slightly queasy. I can't stay too…
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Trident. It's just the perfect bookstore to go into when you have had a bad day or if it's raining outside, or just feel a little blue. The coziness of Trident will make it all better. Or at…
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes I forget Trident is more than just an open bathroom on Newbury Street. The books are several dollars cheaper than any place else and they have a great section of magazines. I prefer to sit…
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On my first visit, I came looking for books on India and Korea and hungry for avocado, and Trident delivered. The cafe was pretty busy, but it didn't take more than 5 minutes to get a table for one.…
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were here over the weekend for Sunday breakfast on our way out of town. It's nice that something's open early! We had wanted smoothies, but the hotel's were $8 a piece and just couldn't justify…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having read so much about this place, I was really expecting to meet a serious crowd when I walked in. However, that was so not the case! It was a Wednesday morning and I was looking for a place to…
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to come down here when I lived in Allston and just flip through magazines and skim some books. I came here yesterday and sat at the bar for the first time. I got colorful service from the staff…
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
$12 salad, with no meat, is quite the price seeing how I can make a better tasting one at home. However, I find a lack of cafes inside bookstores in Boston. I'm trying to curb my habit of actually…
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not that I window shop, I think this place is serving as a good spot to rest after window shopping for many. Being night owl myself, it is precious place that's open til midnight to wind down my day…
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Trident has gone a bit downhill since I started going there in college to play chess with my roommate every friday after classes. They still served over-priced hippie food (I don't mind, it's part of…
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
they sell books here? 'cos i was too busy avidly eating my belgian waffle w/strawberries and vermont "grade b" maple syrup.
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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