Newsfeed Cafe

The Newsfeed Café offers delectable cuisine and unique experiences to the Boston Public Library and

The Newsfeed Café opened in the summer of 2016 as part of Boston’s Central Library’s renovation of the Johnson building. The Café is one of downtown Boston’s most exciting Epicurean destinations – from it’s dramatic location within the BPL, to it’s up-to-the minute content & entertainment partnership with WGBH, to it’s delectable menu offerings throughout the day. The Newsfeed Café is located at t

06/18/2024

Bookworms, unite! gift shop has the best knick knacks for every book lover. With every purchase, you are helping support the BPL and its commitment to remain "Free to All.

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06/15/2024

Fueling your Boston adventures one coffee at a time. ☕

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06/10/2024

Fresh sandwiches. 🌱 The best choice for a tasty and nutritious lunch break.

06/06/2024

Enjoy a burst of freshness with our lunch menu, featuring the finest ingredients and uplifting flavors. 🥗🍴

05/30/2024

Take a piece of Boston home with you by shopping our unique finds at the . Where every souvenir is a testament to our incredible city.

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05/25/2024

Looking for a light yet satisfying meal? Our quiche selection is the perfect choice for any time of day. Dig in and enjoy! 🍽️🥬

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05/16/2024

Transforming your lunch break into a culinary adventure with our garden-fresh salads. Stop by and grab one today!

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05/11/2024

Lunchtime delights await at Newsfeed Cafe. Try our gourmet sandwiches today!

04/29/2024

We're settling the score: hot coffee or iced coffee? 🤔 Comment your choice below!

04/20/2024

The Asian Grilled Chicken Sandwich, a crowd pleaser for lunch. Topped with soy and ginger marinated chicken, jicama, carrot and jalapeno slaw, red onion, and sriracha mayo on a baguette.

04/13/2024

Your next coffee break fueled by cappuccinos and chocolate coconut macaroons ☕🍫

04/11/2024

An espresso shot and an interesting read, a combo you'll find often at our cafe. Check us out next time you stop by . ☕📚

04/07/2024

Rise and shine with a deliciously crafted bagel from Newsfeed Cafe – because a great breakfast sets the tone for a great day ahead. 🥯☀️

04/04/2024

Join and on Sat, April 6 from 2-3pm for Outspoken Saturdays! This spoken word poetry, focusing on gratitude this month, event takes place at the at the Central Library in Copley Square.

Learn more here: https://www.wgbh.org/events/nova-quarterly-trivia-night

04/03/2024

Unwrapping the magic at gift shop 💫 Surprise book gift for young adult bookworms!

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04/01/2024

Starting today, Newsfeed Cafe will no longer offer sweets and desserts. In an effort to increase healthy habits, we will be removing all products with sugar.

APRIL FOOLS. Our sweets and treats are going nowhere. 🍨 🍩 🍪 🎂

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03/27/2024

With the Solar Eclipse happening on April 8, we are giving away free eclipse glasses at the studio at the in ! Stop by Mon-Fri between 9am-5pm to snag your pair!

Bring your friends to Boston Public Library's GBH Studio for a night of science trivia. Get ready for creative categories as we test your knowledge of the natural world, space, the history of science, and more!

Learn more here: https://www.wgbh.org/events/nova-quarterly-trivia-night

03/23/2024

Blossoms in the air, a treat in hand – springtime perfection at Newsfeed Cafe.🌸

Photos from Newsfeed Cafe's post 03/20/2024

Join us this Thursday, March 21 at in our Newsfeed Cafe for another lineup of events!

☕ will be here from 12-1pm for a special “brew” of his show. Jimmy sits on the 'other side' of the desk and reflects on the past four years of the impact of Java With Jimmy.

🎶 Lounge Thursdays presented by GBH Music will take place from 6-7pm and will feature Zahili Gonzales Zamora. Enjoy the music and relax in our studio space!

Learn more at the link in bio.

03/18/2024

Piece together the magic of knowledge with a puzzle – a gift for bookworms and puzzle lovers alike. 🧩

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03/12/2024

Work hard, lunch harder. Today's fuel is a mouthwatering, savory sandwich that hits all the right notes.

03/09/2024

When your tote game is as classy as your book collection.

Stop by our gift shop for the best of

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03/08/2024

Café Concert Series with Eli Yacinthe happening on Saturday, March 9 from 2-3pm in Central Library in Copley Square 🎵

Eli Yacinthe is a North-Carolina-born guitar player, singer, songwriter, and producer. Taking influence from artists like Stevie Wonder, D’Angelo, and Marvin Gaye, he produces music with a rich sense of harmony, and colorful melodies. His live band features a full horn section and makes a point of approaching each tune with a unit mentality, bringing about a unique and tight sound.

This Café Concert Series is presented in partnership with and .

Registration is not required. Seating is available on a first come, first served basis.

03/06/2024

Join us this Thursday for a fun lineup of events!

🥪 Lunch Hour Live on Thurs. March 7 from 1-2pm - This month we sit down with the makers of American Experience’s new film, ‘Fly With Me’ which tells the story of the pioneering women who changed the world while flying it. Maligned as feminist sellouts, “stewardesses,” as they were called, were on the frontlines of a battle to assert gender equality and transform the workplace.

🎶 Lounge Thursdays presented by GBH Music on Thurs, March 7 from 6-7pm - This week’s guest is the Gregory Groover Jr. Quartet who will perform at the GBH BPL Studio. Enjoy the music and relax in our studio space!

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03/05/2024

When your morning is as tasty as this breakfast sandwich, you know it's going to be a great day. 🌞🥪

Stop by our cafe for breakfast and indulge in the flavors!

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03/02/2024

Gifts that speak volumes. Visit our gift shop at , where there's something for everyone.

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03/01/2024

Join and this Saturday, March 2 from 2-3pm for Outspoken Saturdays! This spoken word poetry event, focusing on gratitude this month, takes place at the at the Central Library in Copley Square. Learn more at https://www.wgbh.org/events/march-outspoken-saturdays

02/28/2024

Join and this Thursday, February 29 from 6-7pm for Lounge Thursdays presented by GBH Music. This week’s guest is David-James and PopOff who will perform at the GBH BPL Studio in the . Enjoy the music and relax in our studio space! https://www.wgbh.org/events/lounge-thursdays-featuring-david-james-and-popoff

02/26/2024

Immersed in the world of literature, surrounded by the sweet and savory notes of Newsfeed Cafe.

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02/21/2024

Let the pages turn as the flavors unfold. Tasty treats and captivating stories – a duo that sparks joy and satisfies the senses.

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Our Story

The Newsfeed Café opened in the summer of 2016 as part of Boston’s Central Library’s renovation of the Johnson building. The Café is one of downtown Boston’s most exciting Epicurean destinations – from it’s dramatic location within the BPL, to it’s up-to-the minute content & entertainment partnership with WGBH, to it’s delectable menu offerings throughout the day.

The Newsfeed Café is located at the heart of downtown Boston on the corner of Boylston and Exeter streets. Hundreds of people enjoy the cafe's offerings daily – from commuters seeking their morning coffee and a breakfast sandwich, to local professionals hoping for a fresh & savory lunch and respite, or the after-work crowd looking to share a drink and a bite to eat with co-workers.

The Newsfeed Café is operated by The Catered Affair, a Boston-area based culinary, event, and hospitality authority. Since it’s humble beginnings as a small catering operation, TCA has grown over the past 40 years to manage the culinary operations for some of Boston’s most recognizable events and institutions and has now expanded into operating noteworthy restaurants, cafes, and inns throughout Greater Boston.

The Newsfeed café serves as a natural extension of the Central library with a WGBH satellite studio that features important programming for Boston’s community and enough seating to accommodate over 200 people – plenty of space to share a meal and ideas. The Boston Public Library’s Johnson building, named after famed architect, Phillip Johnson, who originally designed the building in the early ‘70s boasts a new business center, redesigned kids & teen centers, and a new “innovation” hub for the community.

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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