Club Cafe
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Club Café a leader in Boston Nightlife Entertainment for nearly three decades has an all new look, sound and feel. This Boston Landmark boasts a top rated restaurant, cabaret & dance club. Open 7 nights per week.
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Based on 1388 reviews
Bluf 4.
01:34 01 May 23
I loved the tea dance on Sundays before the pandemic. I went three times at the beginning of 2023 only to find the dance floor almost empty, discouraging me...Janice I.
22:05 28 Apr 23
ALRIGHT. Don't worry about the SHORT OLDer retired cop who's not very nice inside. He's as harmless. Honestly the owner isn't very nice either tbh. But...Alex K.
22:00 14 Apr 23
Some of the security guards can be very rude and unreasonable. I went to the all gender restroom, and apparently someone had left a nip behind. I didn't see...Marni M.
07:14 09 Apr 23
Came here on a Saturday night just before 10 pm to avoid the cover fee charged afterwards. There was also a considerable amount of free nearby street...Jim Dawson
01:40 04 Mar 23
We went for the music in the Napoleon Room with songs by Marilyn Dale and Jan Peters. Both are excellent and the casual friendly atmosphere is always fun. We had dinner beforehand and was fine. I’ve eaten here often and its always good, not fancy or gourmet. Specialty cocktails are imaginative.Eleanor L.
19:08 24 Feb 23
We were here to watch RuPaul's Drag Race and had a great time! Except for when our bill came. Before then, one of my friends kept noticing our waiter's vibe...Shaaliyah Lyons
23:32 21 Feb 23
In my line of work, I work with a lot of restaurants. When it comes to larger groups (Our travel party is 25) we have had some okay experiences and some not so great experiences. Our experience from beginning to end was top tier and definitely one of my top 3 places! We walked in and they took the time to print a welcome sign for us and seated us in this back room. The moment we sat down the meals were coming out! They were accurate and tasted great! Outside from the food, the server and managers were great! Extremely kind and thorough. Would definitely return.M.C. Meenagh
11:53 19 Feb 23
Had an terrific meal! We actually started off at a place near the club café and the wait was an hour and a half so we checked our Google map and went right around the corner and found the club Café. There was no wait to get in. The staff was friendly, professional, and courteous. The inside was clean and fun atmosphere breakfast was terrific huge portions. We couldn’t even finish. The coffee was amazing. I highly recommend we were there a little before noon but wanted breakfast. It was a good choice, I had the French toast casseroleDomingo C.
14:38 27 Jan 23
I've been here a couple of times to have a night out with friends. The line is sometimes a bit long, but it moves faster than one might think. It's also a...Loreese H.
20:03 29 Dec 22
The place looks nice from the outside but don't be fooled the own manager kicked out his own daughter out the club for being intoxicated!!! Instead of...Adrienne P.
19:08 30 Oct 22
Great Time! I went on a whim and the line was wrapped around the block. Nice ambiance and great drinks. Had the crab cake and the gouda fries. Crab cake was...Michelle Rediker
13:46 28 Oct 22
It had been forever since I'd been here (pandemic, moved out of the city, I'm old & tired now). Returning for an event with friends was better than homecoming. Food was fantastic. Our server Christina was delightful. So many memories in this space. It was so great to be among my people again.Sarah Diri
03:33 22 Oct 22
This is primarily a review of the restaurant and not the club.Club Cafe is an LGBT restaurant/club combo that hosts nightly events. My friends and I came for dinner and dancing (though I myself am not really into dancing and didn't partake). The night started off well: we got an elevated cheese fries app with brie and Swiss and enjoyed the atmosphere of the restaurant section. Food was served hot and quick, which was good, but was not worth the price. Nearly $40 for a chewy sirloin steak. Asked for a recommendation for a sweet and low alcohol content drink and was the recommended drink was neither of those things. Our server also habitually ghosted us after dropping entrees, and we had to ask other servers for water, clear dishes and to retrieve our server to order desserts and to pay. Waitress then promptly forgot to bring receipts to the table.Overall, drinks are bland and overpriced, food is mostly good but also overpriced.Jamie Martin
14:39 24 Sep 22
If never written a negative review of an establishment but I needed to warn people of this place. The security/bouncers at this place are on a huge ego trip. We were yelled at all night about where we could stand, where we could put our drinks down for a second to take off our coats, and a million other things. The experience was not even fun or enjoyable. They love kicking out women as there were multiple groups of girls outside who were barely drunk who got kicked out for being “too drunk”. This place is not a safe space for women and I would advise every woman thinking of going here not to.Andrea K.
14:07 09 Sep 22
Great everything:Our server was attentive and helpful. Cocktails were creative and delicious. We had a spinach salad with steak tips and lobster mac and...Sarah zzyoung
02:10 11 Aug 22
Visited for Hump Day Broadway with Brian Patton in the Napoleon Room (08.10). Definitely geared towards the elderly. Very classical, but too chill IMO. Took forever to get service/waiter never brought my glass of water.I guess it’s fine for a solo traveler, such as I, just trying to chill and listen to good singing.Otherwise, boring af if you’re looking for any kind of “fun” karaoke/partyFood/cocktails are great tho-UpdateWednesday Karaoke pretty lit and more my paceJennifer Jagolinzer
21:53 04 Aug 22
Saw a fun dinner show with friends this past week. Our burgers and sweet potato fries were great! Waitstaff was absolutely fantastic. Theo took care of the entire room. Great service!Jacob H.
05:21 04 Aug 22
I've read some of the bad reviews and thought, " Did they go to the same place I did?" Because, let me tell you the service, food and fun were fantastic....Kirstin Quigley
17:56 13 Jul 22
My friends and I came here for trivia night and had some great food and great drinks! I got the Tito’s strawberry lemonade drink and it was so good! Service was great and this place has a very fun environment!Vivien Tran
15:28 10 Jul 22
Went here on a Saturday night, mainly to go dancing, and it was SO fun!! Me and my friends came at 10pm, and the wait time was only 5 minutes; we had to pay a cover fee of $10 each though but it was definitely worth it! The music was good, and the people were fun to vibe with. It definitely felt super safe and comfortable to get drunk and danceBoston W
23:19 08 Jul 22
Before the Pandemic I would have give five stars to Club Cafe. Without the Buffet it is still good, but just "ordinary". Nothing special. I hope they bring back the Buffet at some point or at least offer a Desert with every Entre. That would be special. Bottom line is without the Buffet it is nothing to brag about.Mary
22:45 28 Jun 22
One of the most fun bars in Boston. Always welcoming. I broke my elbow and came out with my friends in a sling and everyone was so cautious about not bumping into my injured elbow. Everyone has a place on the dance floor at club Cafe 😍Hannah B.
15:33 25 Jun 22
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05:42 19 Jun 22
Came here to have a good time after our graduation and would probably not advise to come here if you're looking for that. It was fun and all in the...Courtney Macaruso
00:58 12 Jun 22
We made 3 reservations for 6 people each (18 people) for 830pm on a Saturday night and were all charged a $10 cover. I’ve never once been to a dinner reservation and have been charged a cover. I understand it’s a club late night, but we came for dinner. Seems like shady business to me. Kinda pathetic.Brian B.
10:26 22 May 22
One of the few classically queer hangouts in Boston at this point. I'm not big on the weekend nightlife but when I have gone it's always been packed....Rohit
21:16 21 May 22
Even on a Thursday it had a fair decent crowd. I liked the vibe, drinks and the crowd. Some more space to sit would have been goodKevin B.
22:09 16 May 22
My friend brought me here for the first time this Saturday and it was a night to remember. I haven't had this much fun in years heheMeredith A.
18:02 15 May 22
They no longer have the brunch buffet but their brunch menu is still good. I wish the service were a little faster and more attentive. I ordered eggs with...Dennis Landis
03:24 13 May 22
Had a great time the other night. My friend lost her license and they mailed it back. Great placeContessa Soleil
18:19 07 May 22
What a fun vibe! Good food, great service and awesome entertainment! Wednesday night karaoke with Brian at the piano is a great way to get over the hump of the week!Josh Sherman
12:42 07 May 22
One of the absolute best in Boston! 🔥Matt makes an authentic old fashioned that's sooooo goooood!! Great place to meet others and karaoke. 😎Cy Chan
11:56 30 Apr 22
Long time staple. The dynamic of the crowd has changed (for the better) past few years (id say in part due to a number of other previous longstanding clubs closing). Great vibe, close to subway station, hosts numerous engaging events. Made any friends with locals and staff here. KARAOKE EVERY WEDNESDAY hosted by BritneyBeards often packed and leads to going to Legacy after (I should stop doing that haha). Not too crowded Thursdays, packed Fridays and Saturdays. Thank goodness I have a VIP passVincent W.
07:54 24 Apr 22
The security here is the rudest people you will see. They will ask you to leave the stairs in front of the furniture store next to their entrance even...Lyn L.
13:52 18 Apr 22
We (a group of 15) stumbled upon this place, and loved it! They were so accommodating and friendly. The food and service were wonderful!Brandon Doyle
13:50 18 Apr 22
Pretty decent food! Would recommend the lamb burger and lychee cocktails.Shawn W.
09:34 18 Apr 22
Love this place! It has always been a staple for the LGBTQ+ community. Not only that, the food a really good. Came for lunch today after the marathon and...Nathaniel F.
21:11 14 Apr 22
Well known gay bar and dining place excellent food and drinks the music is by DJ and excellent dance floorMarjorie Budzynski
23:44 05 Apr 22
OMG… i already loved club cafe for adding a beyond burger option for us vegetarians that is absolutely fabulous… but now i’ve tried their THAI CRUNCH SALAD and it has CHANGED MY LIFE!! so scrumptious i’m taking a pic of my empty plate. COME GET SOME!Brian MacHarrie
18:38 03 Apr 22
Very good time playing drag bingo! Fun and entertaining hosts and very classy inside. A little pricey.Carolyn Adams
11:26 29 Mar 22
Cute place to get a bit of entertainment has a restaurant, bar and dance floor in the back. We went to the “drag bingo” night held in the restaurant area. It was hard to hear the hosts of the bingo event with the current set up. It didn’t start on time and thus ran later than we had expected. The prizes for winning a round of bingo were fun, think “movie and chill” night of goodies. Though the movie was a DVD version. All of us who won a prize do not have access to a DVD player any more ☹️. But the treats and other items in the bag were fun would be used.Drink menu was great and had some interesting cocktails.Stephen G.
20:25 28 Mar 22
Sunday was the first time going to club cafe I had a great time staff was friendly ,place was clean and nicely furnished food and drinks were good danced...Shannon Leason
15:54 19 Mar 22
The food here is really not the greatest. At least when I went and got the chicken quesadilla it was awful. On top of that the waiter we had was awfully rude and seemed bothered by my table asking for drinks and food. Despite the negative interaction with the wait staff the dance floor and club part was awesome. Another weird thing is that the bathrooms in this place despite be gender all inclusive they do not have any tampon or pad machines which is very unfortunate.Leshya Bracaglia
14:43 19 Mar 22
The club is really fun once you get inside, bartenders are super nice. However, the security in line is very disrespectful unprovoked. Ive found the crowd to generally be very respectful, but it’s the type of security that will aggressively yell at you for being an inch too far onto the sidewalk while being unable to look you in the eyes. One security guard turned to me and said “you’re not special.”Dom A.
08:42 12 Mar 22
Didn't eat here so can't speak on that aspect. Large bar areas with quick and fair bar tenders. Music and Lighting make for a perfect vibe. Great LQBTQ place!Dana F
04:18 22 Feb 22
Fantastic venue with great music and wonderful people. I love coming here when I'm in the mood to dance!Michael Hollister H.
06:23 13 Feb 22
Great event planning at Club Cafe. My boyfriend and I went last night to see the great Paige Turner perform. Entire event was meticulously presented. Very...PRETTYBOYELZIO
00:26 13 Feb 22
I been calling them all week left several messages about my reservation, and online tickets. Still waiting for a call back from them. I Bought tickets to see drag show for myself, and friends. I live over an hour a way. No parking when we finally did find a parking space. We got to the door of the club. My experience as soon as we got to the door this extremely rude door guy took his job way too seriously. completely inappropriate. Like okay no problem but the tone of voice. The problem was that one of us didn’t have our Covid vaccination. He didn’t care for my friend to explain medical reason why. My expectations at that moment was that he could at least tell us who we could speak with from the show about refunding us money for our tickets. funny thing is a white male in front of us didn’t have his vaccinations but still got in. Not be be racist or disrespectful . completely inappropriate. We asked to speak to a manager. This is what was said “ we will keep one of your tickets and give you call tomorrow about refunding your money. ” Right” still waiting once again for a call back.” This night was supposed to be amazing for my friends, and I especially considering the fact we haven’t been out since the pandemic happened. They made this experience horrible, and not to mention it was my friends birthday as well! Never ever going there again myself or friends!!Andrew Saluti
05:03 29 Jan 22
Waited outside for an Uber during a blizzard under a covering next door. They yelled at us multiple times and called security since we were in front of a different business. We said we were waiting for an Uber and they had security remove us. This place is awful I'll never come back. They overcharge and think they are too good for what they are.Jonna G.
16:18 23 Jan 22
My girlfriend and I were denied entry here because were lesbians and not gay men. For an inclusive place this is pretty disappointing. Unless you're a gay...Frank Anes
22:53 22 Jan 22
This place never disappoints. I've been going for over 10 years and always have a great time.Omran Bargul
18:37 20 Jan 22
I been wanting to visit Boston for years , honestly never heard of this place. While I was at another Bar a friend recommended that I go there. Let me tell you about my experience as soon as you pull up this extremely rude drag queen that took her job way too seriously. thinking its funny to be rude or something that was completely inappropriate. Second everyone is screaming about the mask vaccine card, ID. Like okay no problem but the tone of voice. They were screaming at people. Not only my group. You have to fully vaxed to go. (Not an issue had all my documents) got in. Then you have to tip to pay to get in then pay again to hang your coats.I would avoid it all together. The music was good only plus side. But the whole staff was just wow. Awful experience and probably never going back. We’re all equal please give your staff some Etiquette lessons. I don’t usually post a negative review but this place i feel like people need to know the truth. Because everyone deserves to be treated with respect something you’re likely not going to get at this place.Dee C.
15:34 24 Dec 21
I love handing out good reviews, and this one deserves one. This place is a perfect little gem. The first thing I was impressed by is when they ID you,...M Caroline
01:55 20 Dec 21
My friends and I had a great time last night! Very welcoming and safe environment. Drinks are great and reasonably priced and music is poppin. 10/10 would recommend to anyone in the area looking for a good time.Omran Bargul
17:58 19 Dec 21
I been wanting to visit Boston for years , honestly never heard of this place. While I was at another Bar a friend recommended that I go there. Let me tell you about my experience as soon as you pull up this extremely rude drag queen that took her job way too seriously. thinking its funny to be rude or something that was completely inappropriate. Second everyone is screaming about the mask vaccine card, ID. Like okay no problem but the tone of voice. They were screaming at people. Not only my group. You have to fully vaxed to go. (Not an issue had all my documents) got in. Then you have to tip to pay to get in then pay again to hang your coats.I would avoid it all together. The music was good only plus side. But the whole stuff was just wow. Awful experience and probably never going back. We’re all equal please give your stuff some Etiquette lessons. I don’t usually post a negative review but this place i feel like people need to know the truth. Because everyone deserves to be treated with respect something you’re likely not going to get at this place.Boston W
23:49 06 Nov 21
Before the Pandemic I would have give five stars to Club Cafe. Without the Buffet it is still good, but just "ordinary". Nothing special. I hope they bring back the Buffet at some point or at least offer a Desert with every Entre. That would be special. Bottom line is without the Buffet it is nothing to brag about.Fedi Mejri
05:25 05 Nov 21
Good music and vibe. Crowd tends to be more on the younger side, a little pretentious but they have a great selection of cocktails. Fun place on a Saturday nightKim Casto
23:41 17 Oct 21
I can’t say enough about what a wonderful experience I had at Club Cafe. We had a family event there and absolutely EVERYTHING was perfect!! The set up, the food, the attention to details and the absolutely EXCEPTIONAL staff. I know how challenging it is with so many businesses being short staffed but you would never know it here. They were right on top of things!!! In addition, they were kind, polite, and always willing to go above and beyond.Thank you, thank you, thank you Club Cafe Staff!!!’ ❤️❤️❤️Jonathan
14:39 11 Oct 21
Great large par offering many different things for different likes. The evening we went in one room was game knight. Another room was piano bar and in the main room was dance music.Cocktails and staff were great.Mangel
17:44 28 Sep 21
I always been around this place. I been there so many times. And this last weekend I went for first time after pandemic to have fun and eat. The club and fun and drinks good and really nice. But I am putting 3 stars coz I ate nachos (nachos was really good) but the a really rude server. Not friendly at all, rushing us and his attitude it was like he didn't wanted to be there... nothing like the old timesBoston W
14:33 26 Sep 21
Before the Pandemic I would have give five stars to Club Cafe. Without the Buffet it is still good, but just "ordinary". Nothing special. I hope they bring back the Buffet at some point or at least offer a Desert with every Entre. That would be special. Bottom line is without the Buffet it is nothing to brag about.Kellie V.
07:42 06 Sep 21
The BEST brunch we've ever had! We flew in for the night and wanted brunch before leaving the next day. Stopped at Friendly toast & they had a 2 hr wait....Vincent W.
19:33 04 Sep 21
I like to drink and dance here, not for the food and their terrible attitude from waiters.Waiters have no manners and patience They think they are better...Shannon Leason
07:19 31 Aug 21
The food here is really not the greatest. At least when I went and got the chicken quesadilla it was awful. On top of the the waiter we had was awfully rude and seemed bothered by my table asking for drinks and food. Despite the negative interaction with the wait staff the dance floor and club part was awesome.Elliott F.
11:41 30 Aug 21
The food and service and atmosphere at Club Cafe are consistently good. So, I was more than surprised at brunch yesterday when the pancakes were presented...Michelle Reynolds
20:07 29 Aug 21
Sadly, there quesadillas with chicken. Left a bad taste in my mouth. Therefore I opened them up. And noticed 3 pieces of chicken the size of a fingernail. The rest was tomatoes. How terrible and unprofessional. Worse then a taco bell. Just more expensive. The dance floor was over packed. I felt like a sardine packed in a can. I'm proud of the exterior set up for identification process, in order to get in to the establishment.Will Vesey
16:48 27 Jul 21
A staple of queer Boston nightlife. Lines are usually long on weekends but move quickly. It's a great place to start your night. Has live DJs, bar food, and a mid-sized dancefloor with lights and projectors.Christine B.
18:18 25 Jul 21
Good nightlife, the customers definitely make this place worth the time. The dance floor gets hot and steamy which is fun when you are in the mood to get low and get rowdy. Only complaint about this place would the music and the staff.Loren Witzel
11:52 13 Jul 21
Good food & cocktails. Jim Rice was great in the Napoleon Room with special guest Valerie Sneade-Roy for his birthday performance. On typical Sunday evenings, he performs with the Dame Colleen Powers.Christian L.
17:44 11 Jul 21
This is the spot to be at on a Saturday night!! What you like at a club: strong drinks, packed dance floors and early 2000s JLo music on blast. Here are the...Haley M.
19:35 10 Jul 21
Today was my best friend's 21st birthday and we had been planning her night at Club Cafe for months in advance. All of our friends had told us that Club...Jim Granville
23:51 04 Jul 21
Always fun and exciting, between night time gay scene and drag brunch. Always great drinks and entertainment ☺️FDW
12:52 28 Jun 21
Came here on a whim... turned out great. Had the French toast casserole, which I was leery about. However, the hostess and waiter recommend it. So I went with it. It was good! The bacon on the side was good and crispy and there was plenty of it. It also came with fruit, which I could eat, I was too full.Davetta K.
12:30 25 Jun 21
So bomb, Ive been here a few times but this is the first time I've eaten regular menu options. I've been for a few banquet like brunches. DO NOT get the...Hannah Furfette
17:36 19 Jun 21
Went on a Friday night in June for dinner - the host was super kind and informative, and our waiter was top notch, even though it was busy! They were respectful, accommodating, and really sweet - they even helped us pick out drinks since we were feeling indecisive! Me and my friend shared the buffalo chicken dip (which hit the spot 100%), they got the flatbread, and I ordered the chicken breast over spring risotto. My drink was a spicy margarita with a bit of mango at our waiters suggestion. All of it was delicious, hot, and well-timed. Will gladly come back, for dinner, drinks, or dancing, any day of the week!Sarah Thomson
01:38 14 Jun 21
Came here to dance right when Boston started opening up at the beginning of June. On the weekend (at least for now) you can expect to wait a long time—we were in line for about 2 hours (thank you COVID), but it was so much fun and you’ll always meet fun people both in line and in the club! Pretty cheap and delicious drinks as well—$9 cocktails when we wentGiordano Bruno
19:49 01 Jun 21
Is it normal when the club is full a security decided you shouldn’t be there and kick you out? With no reason at all? That happened to me once at club cafe and just want to know what I’ve experienced there.David Bishop
17:47 01 Jun 21
Bartender and server were great welcoming us to Boston. Had a great time for our first of many time to come. Thanks and see ya soon!!Juan C.
04:52 25 May 21
They have a non-inclusive policy over the VIP passes they sell, quite shocking given the fact this is a LGBTQ establishment and the year is 2021. A couple...Gregg M.
08:51 03 Feb 21
During times of COVID we all know the requirement of ordering a food item in order to have drinks. I skimmed the menu: flatbreads, nachos, calamari,...
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