Beacon Hill Books & Cafe is a cherished neighborhood hangout, where a lovingly curated selection of reads meets a warm, inviting atmosphere, lively pop-ups, literary events, and a full-range menu of locally sourced fare. This shop is our love letter to Boston.

 

It’s a place to gather, discover, learn, and most of all, enjoy. Whether you’re joining friends for afternoon tea, settling in solo with a book and a seasonal dish, or just taking in the charm of the space, we’re here for it all. It takes a village to open a bookstore, and a community to make it thrive.

Beacon Hill Books & Cafe is a cherished neighborhood hangout, where a lovingly curated selection of reads meets a warm, inviting atmosphere, lively pop-ups, literary events, and a full-range menu of locally sourced fare. This shop is our love letter to Boston.

 

It’s a place to gather, discover, learn, and most of all, enjoy. Whether you’re joining friends for afternoon tea, settling in solo with a book and a seasonal dish, or just taking in the charm of the space, we’re here for it all. It takes a village to open a bookstore, and a community to make it thrive.

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Seasonal home cooking from around the world by chef Colleen Suhanosky — from breakfast to dinner, with tea, mocktails, and wine in between.

Seasonal home cooking from around the world by chef Colleen Suhanosky — from breakfast to dinner, with tea, mocktails, and wine in between.

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Melissa Fetter
Owner/Founder

Irene MacDonald

President & COO

Mollie O'Leary
Operations

Paula Queen
Business Manager

Lindsay Kurylo
Graphic Design

BETWEEN READS?

Check out our calendar of happenings, get-togethers, and goings-on at the store.

Check out our calendar of happenings, get-togethers, and goings-on at the store.

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A PERFECT DAY IN BEACON HILL

9AM - Grab a coffee and a light bite at Beacon Hill Books & Cafe

10AM - Stroll through Beacon Hill’s charming streets and admire the homes of a few writers you may have heard of

  • 88 Mount Vernon Street | Robert Frost
  • 9 Willow Street | Sylvia Plath & Ted Hughes
  • 3 Smith Court | William Cooper Nell
  • 4 Pinckney Street | Henry David Thoreau
  • 66 Phillips Street | William & Ellen Craft
  • 20 Pinckney Street | Louisa May Alcott
  • 54 Pinckney Street | Nathaniel Hawthorne 

11AM - Tour the stacks at the iconic Boston Athenaeum (and don’t forget to make a reservation)

12PM - Refuel at Beacon Hill Books & Cafe with some yummy food

2PM - Take in some history at the Museum of African American History

4PM - Catch the famous (and adorable) “Make Way for Ducklings” statues based on Robert McCloskey’s classic children’s book