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.

  1. 01

    Crooked Pond Tavern

    A working hearth and a short, very good menu.

    Pub
  2. 02

    Benson's Homemade Ice Cream

    Walk-up window, black raspberry, August evenings.

    Ice Cream
  3. 03

    The Village Bake House

    Naturally leavened loaves and strong coffee.

    Bakery
  4. 04

    North Street Pizza Co.

    Wood-fired pies, a patio that fills early.

    Pizza
  5. 05

    The Hayloft

    A barn dining room with a quiet seasonal kitchen.

    Restaurant
  6. 06

    Common Coffee

    Slow pour-over and plants in the window.

    Café
  7. 07

    Boxford General Deli

    Sandwiches for the trailhead.

    Deli
  8. 08

    Kitchen Table

    All-day breakfast in a converted post office.

    Breakfast
  9. 09

    Fieldstone Pub

    Twelve drafts and a Sunday roast.

    Pub
  10. 10

    Old Mill Trattoria

    Hand-cut pasta above the river.

    Italian
  11. 11

    Harbor Fish Shack

    Fried clams and a serious chowder.

    Seafood
  12. 12

    Morning Bell Café

    Two tables, scones at the door.

    Café
  13. 13

    Stone Bridge Bistro

    Candlelight and a tight French-leaning menu.

    Restaurant
  14. 14

    West Boxford Roastery

    Beans roasted three days a week.

    Café
  15. 15

    The Apple Barn

    Cider donuts in October, pies year-round.

    Bakery
  16. 16

    Lawrence Road Diner

    Counter stools and bottomless coffee.

    Breakfast
  17. 17

    Ipswich River Smokehouse

    Brisket on Saturdays until it's gone.

    Barbecue
  18. 18

    The Hen House

    Roast chicken, root vegetables, plain talk.

    Restaurant
  19. 19

    Pine Plain Pizzeria

    Square slices, paper plates, no fuss.

    Pizza
  20. 20

    Topsfield Road Creamery

    Maple walnut you'll remember.

    Ice Cream
  21. 21

    The Brown Jug

    Quiet bar, loud regulars.

    Pub
  22. 22

    Meadowbrook Café

    Garden seating, lavender lemonade in July.

    Café
  23. 23

    Salt & Cedar

    Coastal plates from up the road.

    Restaurant
  24. 24

    The Granary

    Sourdough boules and rye for the week.

    Bakery
  25. 25

    Eastman's Sandwich Shop

    Italian cold cuts and house pickles.

    Deli
  26. 26

    Three Pines Bistro

    A short menu, a thoughtful list of wines.

    Restaurant
  27. 27

    The Cider Press

    Hot mulled cider and apple fritters in fall.

    Café
  28. 28

    Boxford Bagel Co.

    Boiled then baked, sold by ten.

    Bakery
  29. 29

    Maple Ridge Tavern

    A long bar and a longer beer list.

    Pub
  30. 30

    The Tin Lantern

    Candlelit, small plates, a slow pace.

    Restaurant
  31. 31

    Riverbend Pizzeria

    Thin crust, lots of basil.

    Pizza
  32. 32

    Half Mile Coffee

    A pour-over bar in a converted carriage house.

    Café
  33. 33

    Smoked & Cured

    House charcuterie and good bread.

    Deli
  34. 34

    Wild Goose Inn

    A small dining room in a colonial inn.

    Restaurant
  35. 35

    Boxford Brew Works

    Six house ales, a wood stove.

    Pub
  36. 36

    Cole's Variety

    Coffee, breakfast sandwiches, town gossip.

    Takeout
  37. 37

    The Lobster Trap

    Cold roll, butter on the side.

    Seafood
  38. 38

    Hilltop Creamery

    A barn, a herd, a soft-serve window.

    Ice Cream
  39. 39

    Sage & Stone

    Plant-forward, locally sourced, quietly excellent.

    Restaurant
  40. 40

    The Wheel House

    A neighborhood spot for a burger and a pint.

    Pub
  41. 41

    Bay Road Bakeshop

    Brioche, croissants, and seasonal tarts.

    Bakery
  42. 42

    Henley's Café

    A bright corner room and a steady espresso.

    Café
  43. 43

    The Copper Kettle

    Comfort food, served warm.

    Restaurant
  44. 44

    Spruce & Salt

    Oysters at the bar, fish on the grill.

    Seafood
  45. 45

    Boxford Pizza House

    Family-run for two decades.

    Pizza
  46. 46

    The Greenhouse Café

    Glass walls and avocado toast.

    Café
  47. 47

    Whittier's Pub

    Trivia on Wednesdays, fish-and-chips on Fridays.

    Pub
  48. 48

    Pearl Street Pasta

    Cacio e pepe done right.

    Italian
  49. 49

    Sugar Hill Bakery

    Layer cakes and lemon bars.

    Bakery
  50. 50

    The Smokehouse Counter

    Pulled pork sandwiches at lunch.

    Barbecue
  51. 51

    Quail Hollow Café

    Tucked off the main road, worth the turn.

    Café
  52. 52

    Two Sisters Kitchen

    Pancakes, eggs, and very good toast.

    Breakfast
  53. 53

    The Heron Room

    Linen napkins, quiet music, careful cooking.

    Restaurant
  54. 54

    Birchwood Tavern

    A fireplace and a copper bar.

    Pub
  55. 55

    Foundry Pizza

    Naples-style, blistered and bubbling.

    Pizza
  56. 56

    The Tea Room

    Loose-leaf, scones, quiet conversation.

    Café
  57. 57

    Hollow Tree Bakery

    Wood-fired sourdough on weekends.

    Bakery
  58. 58

    Salt Marsh Seafood

    Lobster rolls and chowder by the cup.

    Seafood
  59. 59

    Garden Path Café

    Quiches, salads, a sunny patio.

    Café
  60. 60

    The Stable

    Steaks, frites, and a serious cocktail list.

    Restaurant
  61. 61

    Mason Jar Diner

    Booths, jukebox, hash browns done right.

    Breakfast
  62. 62

    Acorn & Oak

    Seasonal tasting menus, no substitutions.

    Restaurant
  63. 63

    The Press Box

    Game day spot with twenty screens.

    Pub
  64. 64

    Cobblestone Café

    Brick walls and very good cappuccino.

    Café
  65. 65

    Northfield Pizza

    Big pies, bigger portions.

    Pizza
  66. 66

    Linden's Deli

    Reuben on rye, lunch counter classic.

    Deli
  67. 67

    Hollyhock Bakery

    Wedding cakes and morning buns.

    Bakery
  68. 68

    The Iron Pan

    Skillets, scrambles, and strong coffee.

    Breakfast
  69. 69

    Riverstone Restaurant

    Riverside patio, candlelight in fall.

    Restaurant
  70. 70

    Blackbird Café

    A small room and a thoughtful playlist.

    Café
  71. 71

    The Olde Tap

    A century-old bar and a friendly crowd.

    Pub
  72. 72

    Bramble & Vine

    Garden-forward menu, natural wines.

    Restaurant
  73. 73

    Boxford Donut Co.

    Glazed by six, gone by ten.

    Bakery
  74. 74

    Fox & Fern Café

    Cozy nook with rotating local art.

    Café
  75. 75

    The Sail Loft

    Nautical decor, a serious raw bar.

    Seafood
  76. 76

    Trillium Trattoria

    Hand-rolled gnocchi on Thursdays.

    Italian
  77. 77

    The Brick Oven

    A working brick oven and a chalkboard menu.

    Pizza
  78. 78

    Hearthstone Inn

    Country inn dining with a warm welcome.

    Restaurant
  79. 79

    Juniper Café

    Bright and minimalist, very good matcha.

    Café
  80. 80

    The Stone Cellar

    An underground bar with a deep whiskey list.

    Pub
  81. 81

    Maple Hollow Bakery

    Maple-glazed everything in March.

    Bakery
  82. 82

    Postman's Diner

    Open at five, busy by seven.

    Breakfast
  83. 83

    The Anvil

    An open kitchen and a wood-fire grill.

    Restaurant
  84. 84

    Wren & Willow

    Pastries, tea, and a quiet corner.

    Café
  85. 85

    Boxford Fish Market

    Cooked-to-order at the counter.

    Seafood
  86. 86

    Tavern on the Green

    A village green view and a steady crowd.

    Pub
  87. 87

    Cedar & Sage

    Quiet, careful, a destination dinner.

    Restaurant
  88. 88

    Lantern Hill Café

    Window seats and a slow morning.

    Café
  89. 89

    Stonewall Pizza

    Old-school pies and a jukebox.

    Pizza
  90. 90

    The Salted Pig

    Ribs on Sunday, bring your own napkins.

    Barbecue
  91. 91

    Northgate Bakery

    Pretzels, kuchen, and rye breads.

    Bakery
  92. 92

    Roost & Roam

    Whole-roasted birds and rotating sides.

    Restaurant
  93. 93

    Hollow Hill Tavern

    A long bar and longer stories.

    Pub
  94. 94

    Petal & Crumb

    Flowers in the window, cake on the counter.

    Café
  95. 95

    Boxford Noodle Bar

    Ramen, dumplings, ginger beer on tap.

    Restaurant
  96. 96

    The Glasshouse

    All-glass conservatory, garden views.

    Café
  97. 97

    Old Post Pizza

    Coal-fired in a 19th-century post office.

    Pizza
  98. 98

    Heather & Thyme

    Scottish-influenced, hearty and warm.

    Restaurant
  99. 99

    Silver Birch Café

    A quiet refuge with very good tea.

    Café
  100. 100

    Last Light Bistro

    The latest kitchen in town. Worth the wait.

    Restaurant

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.