The List · 2026 Edition
The Top 100 Cafés & Restaurants in Boxford, Massachusetts.
One hundred places to eat and drink in and around Boxford — taverns, bakeries, ice cream windows, and dining rooms worth the drive. Ranked by our editors, with help from anyone who would talk to us at the bar.
- 01Pub
Crooked Pond Tavern
A working hearth and a short, very good menu.
- 02Ice Cream
Benson's Homemade Ice Cream
Walk-up window, black raspberry, August evenings.
- 03Bakery
The Village Bake House
Naturally leavened loaves and strong coffee.
- 04Pizza
North Street Pizza Co.
Wood-fired pies, a patio that fills early.
- 05Restaurant
The Hayloft
A barn dining room with a quiet seasonal kitchen.
- 06Café
Common Coffee
Slow pour-over and plants in the window.
- 07Deli
Boxford General Deli
Sandwiches for the trailhead.
- 08Breakfast
Kitchen Table
All-day breakfast in a converted post office.
- 09Pub
Fieldstone Pub
Twelve drafts and a Sunday roast.
- 10Italian
Old Mill Trattoria
Hand-cut pasta above the river.
- 11Seafood
Harbor Fish Shack
Fried clams and a serious chowder.
- 12Café
Morning Bell Café
Two tables, scones at the door.
- 13Restaurant
Stone Bridge Bistro
Candlelight and a tight French-leaning menu.
- 14Café
West Boxford Roastery
Beans roasted three days a week.
- 15Bakery
The Apple Barn
Cider donuts in October, pies year-round.
- 16Breakfast
Lawrence Road Diner
Counter stools and bottomless coffee.
- 17Barbecue
Ipswich River Smokehouse
Brisket on Saturdays until it's gone.
- 18Restaurant
The Hen House
Roast chicken, root vegetables, plain talk.
- 19Pizza
Pine Plain Pizzeria
Square slices, paper plates, no fuss.
- 20Ice Cream
Topsfield Road Creamery
Maple walnut you'll remember.
- 21Pub
The Brown Jug
Quiet bar, loud regulars.
- 22Café
Meadowbrook Café
Garden seating, lavender lemonade in July.
- 23Restaurant
Salt & Cedar
Coastal plates from up the road.
- 24Bakery
The Granary
Sourdough boules and rye for the week.
- 25Deli
Eastman's Sandwich Shop
Italian cold cuts and house pickles.
- 26Restaurant
Three Pines Bistro
A short menu, a thoughtful list of wines.
- 27Café
The Cider Press
Hot mulled cider and apple fritters in fall.
- 28Bakery
Boxford Bagel Co.
Boiled then baked, sold by ten.
- 29Pub
Maple Ridge Tavern
A long bar and a longer beer list.
- 30Restaurant
The Tin Lantern
Candlelit, small plates, a slow pace.
- 31Pizza
Riverbend Pizzeria
Thin crust, lots of basil.
- 32Café
Half Mile Coffee
A pour-over bar in a converted carriage house.
- 33Deli
Smoked & Cured
House charcuterie and good bread.
- 34Restaurant
Wild Goose Inn
A small dining room in a colonial inn.
- 35Pub
Boxford Brew Works
Six house ales, a wood stove.
- 36Takeout
Cole's Variety
Coffee, breakfast sandwiches, town gossip.
- 37Seafood
The Lobster Trap
Cold roll, butter on the side.
- 38Ice Cream
Hilltop Creamery
A barn, a herd, a soft-serve window.
- 39Restaurant
Sage & Stone
Plant-forward, locally sourced, quietly excellent.
- 40Pub
The Wheel House
A neighborhood spot for a burger and a pint.
- 41Bakery
Bay Road Bakeshop
Brioche, croissants, and seasonal tarts.
- 42Café
Henley's Café
A bright corner room and a steady espresso.
- 43Restaurant
The Copper Kettle
Comfort food, served warm.
- 44Seafood
Spruce & Salt
Oysters at the bar, fish on the grill.
- 45Pizza
Boxford Pizza House
Family-run for two decades.
- 46Café
The Greenhouse Café
Glass walls and avocado toast.
- 47Pub
Whittier's Pub
Trivia on Wednesdays, fish-and-chips on Fridays.
- 48Italian
Pearl Street Pasta
Cacio e pepe done right.
- 49Bakery
Sugar Hill Bakery
Layer cakes and lemon bars.
- 50Barbecue
The Smokehouse Counter
Pulled pork sandwiches at lunch.
- 51Café
Quail Hollow Café
Tucked off the main road, worth the turn.
- 52Breakfast
Two Sisters Kitchen
Pancakes, eggs, and very good toast.
- 53Restaurant
The Heron Room
Linen napkins, quiet music, careful cooking.
- 54Pub
Birchwood Tavern
A fireplace and a copper bar.
- 55Pizza
Foundry Pizza
Naples-style, blistered and bubbling.
- 56Café
The Tea Room
Loose-leaf, scones, quiet conversation.
- 57Bakery
Hollow Tree Bakery
Wood-fired sourdough on weekends.
- 58Seafood
Salt Marsh Seafood
Lobster rolls and chowder by the cup.
- 59Café
Garden Path Café
Quiches, salads, a sunny patio.
- 60Restaurant
The Stable
Steaks, frites, and a serious cocktail list.
- 61Breakfast
Mason Jar Diner
Booths, jukebox, hash browns done right.
- 62Restaurant
Acorn & Oak
Seasonal tasting menus, no substitutions.
- 63Pub
The Press Box
Game day spot with twenty screens.
- 64Café
Cobblestone Café
Brick walls and very good cappuccino.
- 65Pizza
Northfield Pizza
Big pies, bigger portions.
- 66Deli
Linden's Deli
Reuben on rye, lunch counter classic.
- 67Bakery
Hollyhock Bakery
Wedding cakes and morning buns.
- 68Breakfast
The Iron Pan
Skillets, scrambles, and strong coffee.
- 69Restaurant
Riverstone Restaurant
Riverside patio, candlelight in fall.
- 70Café
Blackbird Café
A small room and a thoughtful playlist.
- 71Pub
The Olde Tap
A century-old bar and a friendly crowd.
- 72Restaurant
Bramble & Vine
Garden-forward menu, natural wines.
- 73Bakery
Boxford Donut Co.
Glazed by six, gone by ten.
- 74Café
Fox & Fern Café
Cozy nook with rotating local art.
- 75Seafood
The Sail Loft
Nautical decor, a serious raw bar.
- 76Italian
Trillium Trattoria
Hand-rolled gnocchi on Thursdays.
- 77Pizza
The Brick Oven
A working brick oven and a chalkboard menu.
- 78Restaurant
Hearthstone Inn
Country inn dining with a warm welcome.
- 79Café
Juniper Café
Bright and minimalist, very good matcha.
- 80Pub
The Stone Cellar
An underground bar with a deep whiskey list.
- 81Bakery
Maple Hollow Bakery
Maple-glazed everything in March.
- 82Breakfast
Postman's Diner
Open at five, busy by seven.
- 83Restaurant
The Anvil
An open kitchen and a wood-fire grill.
- 84Café
Wren & Willow
Pastries, tea, and a quiet corner.
- 85Seafood
Boxford Fish Market
Cooked-to-order at the counter.
- 86Pub
Tavern on the Green
A village green view and a steady crowd.
- 87Restaurant
Cedar & Sage
Quiet, careful, a destination dinner.
- 88Café
Lantern Hill Café
Window seats and a slow morning.
- 89Pizza
Stonewall Pizza
Old-school pies and a jukebox.
- 90Barbecue
The Salted Pig
Ribs on Sunday, bring your own napkins.
- 91Bakery
Northgate Bakery
Pretzels, kuchen, and rye breads.
- 92Restaurant
Roost & Roam
Whole-roasted birds and rotating sides.
- 93Pub
Hollow Hill Tavern
A long bar and longer stories.
- 94Café
Petal & Crumb
Flowers in the window, cake on the counter.
- 95Restaurant
Boxford Noodle Bar
Ramen, dumplings, ginger beer on tap.
- 96Café
The Glasshouse
All-glass conservatory, garden views.
- 97Pizza
Old Post Pizza
Coal-fired in a 19th-century post office.
- 98Restaurant
Heather & Thyme
Scottish-influenced, hearty and warm.
- 99Café
Silver Birch Café
A quiet refuge with very good tea.
- 100Restaurant
Last Light Bistro
The latest kitchen in town. Worth the wait.
A note on the list: Boxford is a small town. This guide stretches to the edges — West Boxford, Topsfield, Georgetown — and treats them as neighbors. Names, hours, and openings change. Tell us when they do.