Trident has a lot of positive things going for it, yet it is one the biggest food disappointments we have ever encountered. We loved the idea of the bookstore/cafe. Isn?t that the dream of every... More

Trident has a lot of positive things going for it, yet it is one the biggest food disappointments we have ever encountered. We loved the idea of the bookstore/cafe. Isn?t that the dream of every Palateer? Sipping your coffee while reading travel books about Honduras? How idyllic and very attainable because if your ambitions for Trident are simply to sit around and peruse a book while nursing a cup of tea for several hours, then we agree you are in the right place. But keep your expectations low if you ever order the food. First the good: Trident is all about the atmosphere. We love the long bar and tall stools, which are perfect for surfing the internet (which is free!!!), chatting with strangers or reading the newspaper.Anyone could get lost meandering around the book shelves perusing the eclectic selection of literature or watching a silent film of Charlie Chaplin on the two widescreens. Now the bad:The Palateers have ordered food from Trident on numerous occasions, always with the sincere hope that the food will live up to the exorbitant prices and tantalizing menu descriptions. However, every hope for a delicious meal has been revolted like sour milk on an empty stomach. Ok, the food isn?t horrible. It is edible, but it doesn?t deserve the high prices.Also, couldn?t servings be a little bit larger? For a $9 waffle, we expected more than a single waffle with a few chopped strawberries. It was disappointing that the $10 omelet completely lacked flavor.The $11 Veggie burger was mediocre and how much would it take to add fries at no cost or maybe a side salad? The same complaints were had across the menu. Such high prices warrant finer quality food and larger portions. Trident has the potential in our minds to be one of the best establishments on the block, it is the end game that needs a rehab.This is a Palateer call to action to get your food menu under control, Trident. Google "Palateers" additional reviews
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Being at Trident allows you to break out of the box on the chain bookstores and the chain coffee houses. There's a wide range of people who come here, from college students, to locals, to families... More

Being at Trident allows you to break out of the box on the chain bookstores and the chain coffee houses. There's a wide range of people who come here, from college students, to locals, to families in the city for the day. It's a great place to spend any of the day's meals. The breakfast burritos are particularly good and the fresh juices (as in, they juice it) are a great pick me up for the day.
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I recently moved to the neighborhood and discovered Trident Cafe almost by accident one day. The staff made me feel so welcome, the service was fantastic, the food was really good and reasonably... More

I recently moved to the neighborhood and discovered Trident Cafe almost by accident one day. The staff made me feel so welcome, the service was fantastic, the food was really good and reasonably priced. Great place to go alone, with your honey, with your pals or with your kids! Pros: Relaxing, friendly, good food
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This place used to be great, around 2002-2004. The waitstaff was very friendly, very cool, very competent. The clientele was well-mannered, the place was quiet and clean, it was a great place to... More

This place used to be great, around 2002-2004. The waitstaff was very friendly, very cool, very competent. The clientele was well-mannered, the place was quiet and clean, it was a great place to go to lay out your books, do a bit of studying or leisure reading, and maybe strike up a chat with the person next to you at the counter. A great little secret. But now it's just like an independent Starbucks. On Saturdays it fills up with the vacuous shopping-on-Newbury crowd (Ugg boots, big sunglasses, etc.), half of whom are there just to use the bathrooms, and it's impossible to get a counter seat until around 5:00. Not sure why it got so popular, since the food is as unimpressive and overpriced as it used to be in the good old days. Of course it's much less clean now. If it's at all busy, it's impossible to get the waitstaff's attention. That said, some of the food is pretty good, like the sweet potato fries or the pumpkin brie ravioli.
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First: the Migas burrito is the best gringo-made burrito ever! The Momos (vegetarian take of tradiational Tibetan dumplings) are also amazing, if not the best food the 'Dent has! The service,... More

First: the Migas burrito is the best gringo-made burrito ever! The Momos (vegetarian take of tradiational Tibetan dumplings) are also amazing, if not the best food the 'Dent has! The service, however, is pathetic, busy or not, the waitstaff are hard to get, generally dismisive and rarely funny. I recommend avoiding the owner at all costs. The atmosphere is very trandy/hipster, which is fun, but draining. The front half is the sit or be seen area, the back is quite and nice. I recommend sitting in back (booths are for 3 or more) and ordering a smoothie (Cocobanana plus peanut butter, if you're lucky) and eating a burrito! PLUS, who can complain about free internet!? Pros: Food, location, books/magazines Cons: Price, staff, small
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Although a busy place for brunch, my friend and I didn't have to wait too long for a table for two. I had heard wonderful things about the Migas Burrito and pancakes, and I was not dissapointed. ... More

Although a busy place for brunch, my friend and I didn't have to wait too long for a table for two. I had heard wonderful things about the Migas Burrito and pancakes, and I was not dissapointed. The pancakes at Trident are probably the best I've ever had at a restaurant. My friend's burrito was flavorful and filling too. Our server was incredibly polite, though visibly unnerved by the hustle and bustle. My chai was a bit watered-down, too. Overall, I'd say Trident is great.... just watch out for all the extra fees when asking for more toppings or egg-whites. They can really hike up the bill. Pros: Pancakes, Books while you wait Cons: Crowded, extra charges
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Seems like everytime I go in there I'm trying to stare my waitress down so that I can order/get the check. Service there is terrible. I know your saying to yourself, oh that's cause they went when... More

Seems like everytime I go in there I'm trying to stare my waitress down so that I can order/get the check. Service there is terrible. I know your saying to yourself, oh that's cause they went when it was crowded'. I've went when it's not criwded, sat at the bar, and waited 20 mins to get aknowledged. There are so many other places on Newbury that are better. If you are in a hurry, or enjoy good service I don't reccomend this place. Plus their food is way over priced for the quality. Pros: Book Store and Resturant Cons: Bad Service, Overpriced Food
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Trident Booksellers has a wide selection of periodicals and books. It's a fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon browsing through the books. They also have a cafe if you get hungry while browsing.

Trident Booksellers has a wide selection of periodicals and books. It's a fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon browsing through the books. They also have a cafe if you get hungry while browsing.
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The place is good only for magazines.and If you prefer not giving your money to the Barnes and Noble alike,yes go ahead and purchase books.But, It is Not very clean and I have seen creatures running... More

The place is good only for magazines.and If you prefer not giving your money to the Barnes and Noble alike,yes go ahead and purchase books.But, It is Not very clean and I have seen creatures running around.food is way too high!! You can get better food in other coffee shops around and much cheaper.They need to renovate the entire place,hopefully they wont get eaten alive by another giant corporation on Newbury st. PROS: great for magazines and books! CONS: The place needs to be cleaned!
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Trident is one of the last bastions of the independent bookseller with megabookstores such as Barnes and Noble and Borders taking over the brick and mortar landscape. Here, you'll find a nice... More

Trident is one of the last bastions of the independent bookseller with megabookstores such as Barnes and Noble and Borders taking over the brick and mortar landscape. Here, you'll find a nice selection of books crammed onto shelves. It won't be cheaper than what you find online, but you can tell that they definitely put thought into their inventory. Then, there's the cafe, which serves a wide selection of food at decent prices. They don't frown on people just sitting there and having tea or coffee, and you'll oftentimes find a number of students sitting there studying. It's also open late, so it's a nice stop after a dinner date or if you need a late meal but don't want to put up with a loud bar.
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