So What’s Open Past 10?
Here are our picks for the Top-Ten Best Late Night Eats in Boston
For a city as vibrant as Boston, finding great late-night food can sure be a challenge sometimes. But fear not – because EventThem has your back with some of the best local spots for fantastic late-night indulgences open past 10:00 PM. Here are our top ten picks for the best late-night eats in Boston.
1. Citizen Public House and Oyster Bar
If you’re looking to grab late-night drinks and have some good tavern food, Citizen Public House and Oyster Bar is the place to go. This dim and cozy English-style pub is open until 1am Monday through Wednesday, and until 2 am Thursday through Saturday. They have a very comprehensive Whiskey menu, as well as countless food options from the raw bar and kitchen, making it an unmissable late-night destination. You can even get a whole roasted pig if you come in a big group.
Check out their full menu and make a reservation here.
2. La Posada
Down a narrow yet lively street in Somerville you will find La Posada, a beloved local restaurant serving some of the best Latin American food in town. Open until 12:30am everyday (except for Sundays), this small establishment is a go-to place for delicious late-night empanadas, pupusas, chips with guacamole, tostones and more. Not to mention their great cocktail, margarita, and beer selections.
Learn more, check out their full menu, or place an online order here.
3. Lone Star Taco Bar
Are you a fan of Mexican food? Then head to one of Lone Star Taco Bar’s two Boston locations to satisfy your late night taco cravings. Its Allston and Cambridge locations are open until 1am and 12am respectively seven days a week. Whether you are looking to snack on chips with salsa, try some unique to-go cocktails, or have some of the best late-night tacos there are, swing by Lone Star Taco Bar on your next late outing.
Check out location-specific menus or place an online order here.
4. Tasty Burger (Fenway Location)
Whether you’re hungry after a night out, or in need of some comfort food after a long night of studying, a burger and fries is always the way to go. Tasty Burger is the perfect spot for this. This retro burger chain that also happens to serve beer and wine is the perfect place for a late-night indulgence. Their Fenway location on 1301 Boylston St. is open until 2am everyday of the week.
Learn more here.
5. Bova’s Bakery
Located in the heart of Boston’s North End, Bova’s Bakery has been offering breads, pastries and sandwiches since 1932. This small, family-owned bake shop is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. While Bova’s specializes mostly in local-favorite baked goods such as Cannoli, Turnovers, and Cream Puffs, you can also get homemade pizza, calzones, subs and other prepared foods if you’re in the mood for something salty.
Read about their history, check out all their food options and place an online order here.
6. Franklin Cafe
Head to the South End for modern comfort food and innovative craft cocktails at Franklin Cafe, a local-favorite, hip and cozy neighborhood gastropub. Open until 2am Monday through Sunday, Franklin Cafe serves modern American cuisine until 1:30am daily alongside a wide selection of cocktails, beer and wine. If you’re looking for more of a late-night sit-down restaurant experience, definitely check out this location for a phenomenal, and somewhat formal, late-night meal.
Check out their full menu and book a table here.
7. Jim Curley
A short walk from Downtown Crossing, Jim Curley offers American comfort food and fantastic drinks seven days a week. This renowned American Tavern stays open until 2am every night serving award-winning burgers and brews. Not to mention their wide selection of popular American snacks such as pretzels, chicken wings, fried pickles and more.
Check out their menu and make a reservation here.
8. New York Pizza
There is no better midnight (or past-midnight) snack than a good slice of pizza, and New York Pizza is definitely the place to lock one down. With two locations in Boston, the establishments are open until 1am Sunday through Thursday, and 2am Friday and Saturday. Indulge in some house pizza and calzones in your next late night.
Check out location-specific menus and place an online order here.
9. Insomnia Cookies
Head over to one of Insomnia Cookies three Boston locations or place an online order for some late-night, freshly baked cookies. Open until 12am Sunday through Wednesday, and until 1am Thursday through Saturday, Insomnia is a renowned and beloved location that you can’t pass on. It’s Harvard Square location delivers until 1am, and its Fenway location delivers as late as 3am in the morning.
Check out their cookie flavors, other treats, and place an order here.
10. Felipe’s Taqueria
A local favorite among college students, Felipe’s Taqueria is the perfect spot to satisfy your late-night Mexican food cravings if you’re closer to the Harvard Square side of town. Open until 12am Sunday through Wednesday, and until 2am Thursday through Saturday, Felipe’s Taqueria serves fresh and delicious Mexican dishes every day of the week. Their motto: Fresh, Fast and Friendly. Make sure to pay them a visit next time you’re on a night time hunt for chips and guac.
Learn more and place an order here.
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