Best Lunch Restaurants in Massachusetts

"Not only does Lincoln Tavern serve a fantastic weekend brunch, it offers weekday brunch Monday through Thursday, too, meaning diners can join for breakfast pizzas, signature Lincoln sliders, Fruity Pebble pancakes and pulled pork-topped cheesy biscuits pretty much daily. And before you write off Fridays, think again. Fridays are when Lincoln serves its Brunch Test Kitchen, where it tries out menu items that may or may not make it onto the regular menu."

"This South Boston tavern serves up classic American fare with flair, and their desserts—such as the triple chocolate cheesecake—are particularly noteworthy. The dish starts with a fudgy brownie base, which is topped with a caramel-accented, milk chocolate filling, and then is ultimately garnished with whipped cream, white chocolate ganache, and a drizzling of chocolate sauce. Want to find more fun ideas from the talented pastry team?"

"Its name nods to the moon, but this Cambridge café actually earned its neighborhood-hangout rep for morning fare: both weekday breakfast spreads and a super-popular, wide-ranging brunch menu on weekends. The latter’s lineup includes signature omelets with fixings like grilled pear with gorgonzola; double-thick Belgian waffles with berry compote; and a “surf and turf” Benedict of lobster and steak. Though it moved to a larger location a few years ago, crowds remain strong–so reservations are still recommended."

"Lemon ricotta pancakes aren't the only mouthwatering item on Cafe Luna's menu. A corned beef hash omelet, spicy pulled chicken and black bean home fries, and a grilled pear omelet are just some of the reasons why you and all of your friends need to head to MIT immediately."

"Area 4’s Café Luna, located at 612 Main St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the coffee and breakfast spot four stars out of 1,211 reviews."

"With its stark white walls, high-definition TVs and hosts roaming around to take your orders on iPads, Clover feels a bit like a visit to the Apple Store. But as its name implies, this place takes a scientific approach to running a restaurant, complete with data-driven experimentation with its food and pricing, which you can read about on its website. Brand idiosyncrasies aside, Clover specializes in vegetarian café food such as overnight oats or root and egg bowls for breakfast and barbecue seitan or Impossible meatballs for lunch and dinner."

"Various locationsEven your paleo pals occasionally go vegan for this mini food empire. Initially the food truck brainchild of an MIT grad, Clover has gone on to reinvent the city’s fast food scene entirely. With a bottomless commitment to food that is fresh, inventive, and, yup, vegan, every Clover outpost -- currently at 13 and counting -- proves that you just don’t need animal protein when classics like barbecue seitan and chickpea fritters are on the menu."

"Multiple locations – Hours may varyWebsite: https://www.cloverfoodlab.com/. Photo Credit Cloverfoodlab.com. While technically headquartered in Cambridge, their food trucks are peppered across Boston so they’re far from out of reach."

"This snug little bistro in the South End is as authentically French as it gets, with owners who grew up in France, and a staff that seems imported straight from Paris, complete with accents. White-brick walls, tile and marble floors inside — plus a patio and a solarium strung with twinkling lights — make for an utterly charming atmosphere. Brunch showcases croques, crepes and a bacon-studded omelette, as well as steak or salmon tartares."

"Contemporary French From the old school black and gold Bistro sign to the entrance tucked away down a few steps in South End, there’s something delightfully “New World meets Old Wo..."

"We’re not really sure how many burger chains Boston can sustain, but it seems we’ll find out soon enough. Colorado-based Smashburger is now open in Back Bay, right across the street from H&M and Boston Sports Clubs. So you can grab a burger, go shopping for clothes, and then hit the gym - all within the same block."

"Currently the only Hunanese restaurant in the Boston area, Sumiao Hunan Kitchen is located near Kendall Square, which explains the presence of local techies and office workers in the bright, colorful environs. The restaurant—a labor of love from Sumiao Chen, a female restaurateur and scientist from Xiangtan, Hunan—offers the bold flavors and fiery spices that define Hunanese cuisine, one of the most exciting among regional Chinese styles. The kitchen combines traditional recipes and techniques with high-quality sourcing and modern touches; this approach yields flavorful dishes, including several exotic, unique options."

"Just as we are committed to serving the best quality food every single day, we are committed to serving you during this time. Whether it’s via dine-in, the drive-thru or delivery where available, we remain focused on having your back."

"Are you on the lookout for an affordable and delicious lobster roll or roast beef sandwich?. If so, Kelly’s Roast Beef is the end of your search. It is a local fast food restaurant in Massachusetts that serves freshly made sandwiches, tasty seafood, crunchy salads, mouthwatering onion rings, delectable fries, and the best roast beef in town."

"Cheap eats in Boston may well have started with Kelly’s Roast Beef. The restaurant began in 1951 in Revere Beach and you can still eat there today (you may recognize it from the movie Good Will Hunting). Though the restaurant sits outside of Boston proper, you can easily get there via the T, Boston’s subway system."

"Where they are: MassachusettsWhy you need them: The North Shore roast beef sandwich culture is a strange bird indeed. Head to Massachusetts' northern coastal towns and you start to encounter takeout spot after takeout spot boasting the best roast beef sandwich around. But Kelly’s Roast Beef started it all."

"Caffé Ducali is a new North End espresso bar run by the same team as Ducali - in fact, it’s located right at the entrance to the Roman-style pizzeria. There will be breakfast sandwiches, pastries, salads, and even Ducali wood-fired pies available to-go, along with your Monday morning Red Eye order."

"At Pastoral, food is all about direct connections to culture, celebration, and community. The minds behind the restaurant, Todd Winer and George Lewis Jr., bring it all together by providing their guests with one of the few human experiences that all people around the globe have in common: eating. Celebrating food on a daily basis, Pastoral is legendary in Boston for their exceptional wood-fired pizzas."

"Besides being one of the best places for pizza in Boston, Pastoral is simply one of the most consistent dining options when you’re in the Fort Point area. Chef Todd Winer’s Neapolitan-style pies are rounded out by a bit more wood-fired cookery—from fresh-baked seasoned breads to antipasti of salads with fire-roasted croutons. 345 Congress St., Boston, 617-345-0005, pastoralfortpoint.com."

"Night Shift’s original Everett location is close to the platonic ideal of a Boston brewery. They have a ton of excellent beer, a giant warehouse space with local art on the wall, and a patio with corn hole, dogs, and a different food truck every day. It gets really crowded as a result, but it’s the good kind of crowded where you feel like you’re at a party with people who are cooler than you, but not jerks about it."

"Head out to Everett to see why Night Shift has developed a strong following for its diverse portfolio: lagers, IPAs, milk stouts, saisons, weisses, porters, and small-batch limited releases. Enjoy flights, pints, or cans while partaking in trivia nights, fun runs, food trucks, and pet-centric fundraisers. Tours are offered Fridays through Sundays by donation."

"Bone Up Brewing Co., located steps from Night Shift, is open seven days a week and has seating indoors and outdoors (in a sizable parking lot beer garden). Children are welcome (but can’t sit at the bar), as are well-behaved dogs. Kids (or adults) can draw on the tabletops, which are chalkboards, and there’s a bucket of toys available."

"Another brewery in Everett’s "Fermentation District," Bone Up is a nano-brewery producing fresh new beers every week. Four year-round beers are always available, with lots of one-off, experimental batches. Visit the taproom for fresh flights and pints, game nights, food vendors, popups, and more."