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Waverly Kitchen & Bar Charlestown

Name: Waverly Kitchen & Bar Charlestown
Address: 231 Bunker Hill St, Charlestown, MA, 02129, US
Price range: $$

Breakfast•Charlestown•$$

Waverly Kitchen & Bar Charlestown is one of the best breakfast restaurants in Boston for brunch, especially if you want a strong option in Charlestown.

Editorial review•Nov 6, 2025

Waverly Kitchen & Bar arrived in Charlestown not as a brunch afterthought but as a deliberate act of neighborhood revival — an homage to the old Waverly Hotel, one of Charlestown's grandest lodgings in the late 1800s, now reimagined as an all-day bistro by the team behind Monument Restaurant & Tavern. That historical grounding gives Waverly something most brunch spots can't manufacture: a reason to exist beyond eggs and Instagram. Boston Magazine agreed, voting it Best Brunch in Boston for 2024, with OpenTable's Top 100 Brunch list backing the consensus. The room, designed by Assembly Design Studio, earns that recognition on aesthetics alone — rich browns and greens, bentwood chairs, reclaimed wood and antique touches, a working fireplace anchoring the center of the dining room, marble bar, open kitchen with chef's counter seats, and windows that flood the space with daylight. This is an upscale bistro that reads as a neighborhood institution rather than a design exercise, and at a mid-range price point, that combination is genuinely hard to find in Boston. The menu centers on a handful of dishes that have developed real reputations. The house-made pastrami hash is the signature savory anchor — house-cured, not an afterthought protein — and diners consistently cite it alongside Waverly's banana bread as the two items you don't skip. Then there's the Waverly Mac and Cheese, which skews decisively adult: scotch and smoked gouda bechamel, thick-cut bacon, rigatoni, finished with butter biscuit crumbs. It reads like a kitchen that takes comfort food seriously enough to make it interesting without making it fussy. Book ahead for weekend mornings — the combination of a Boston Magazine award and a fireplace in January means the room fills fast. If you're going with a small group, ask about chef's counter seats at the open kitchen for the most engaged experience. General Manager Lauren Whelan runs a floor that regulars describe as genuinely attentive across all hours. Waverly is open from 8am on weekends; arriving close to opening is the practical move if you want the fireplace tables without a wait.

Priya Sharma, Dining Editor

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brunch and date night

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Moderate spend

Neighborhood

Charlestown · 231 Bunker Hill St, Charlestown, MA 02129, USA

Price

Moderate spend

Google rating

9.2 from 494 reviews

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Charlestown | 231 Bunker Hill St, Charlestown, MA 02129, USA

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Signature dishes at Waverly Kitchen & Bar Charlestown

House-made pastrami hash

Banana bread

Waverly Mac and Cheese (scotch and smoked gouda, thick-cut bacon, rigatoni, butter biscuit crumbs)

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What makes Waverly Kitchen & Bar Charlestown worth the move

Waverly Kitchen & Bar Charlestown is an easy yes in Charlestown when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. House-made pastrami hash and Banana bread also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 494 Google reviews.

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Public rating

9.2 from 494 Google reviews

Best for

brunch and date night

Style

Breakfast in Charlestown

Spend

Moderate spend

Best for

brunch cocktail date night

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Google rating: 9.2 from 494 reviews

Price point: $$

Popular dishes: House-made pastrami hash, Banana bread, Waverly Mac and Cheese (scotch and smoked gouda, thick-cut bacon, rigatoni, butter biscuit crumbs)

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9.2 from 494 reviews

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For now, Waverly Kitchen & Bar Charlestown holds a 9.2 rating across 494 Google reviews.

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Address: 231 Bunker Hill St, Charlestown, MA 02129, USA
Price: $$
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 9.2 (494 reviews)
Cuisine: Breakfast
Neighborhood: Charlestown

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What cuisine does Waverly Kitchen & Bar Charlestown serve?

Waverly Kitchen & Bar Charlestown is a Breakfast restaurant located in Charlestown, Boston. Waverly Kitchen & Bar arrived in Charlestown not as a brunch afterthought but as a deliberate act of neighborhood revival — an homage to the old Waverly Hotel, one of Charlestown's grandest lodgings in the late 1800s, now reimagined as a…

What is Waverly Kitchen & Bar Charlestown best for?

Waverly Kitchen & Bar Charlestown is best for brunch, cocktail, date night. Waverly Kitchen & Bar Charlestown is an easy yes in Charlestown when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. House-made pastrami hash and Banana bread also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 494 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Waverly Kitchen & Bar Charlestown?

Waverly Kitchen & Bar Charlestown is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 9.2 from 494 reviews

What should I order at Waverly Kitchen & Bar Charlestown?

Start with House-made pastrami hash, Banana bread and Waverly Mac and Cheese (scotch and smoked gouda, thick-cut bacon, rigatoni, butter biscuit crumbs). These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Waverly Kitchen & Bar Charlestown worth visiting?

Waverly Kitchen & Bar Charlestown holds a 9.2 Google rating from 494 reviews. Waverly Kitchen & Bar Charlestown is an easy yes in Charlestown when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. House-made pastrami hash and Banana bread also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 494 Google reviews.

Where is Waverly Kitchen & Bar Charlestown located?

Waverly Kitchen & Bar Charlestown is located at 231 Bunker Hill St, Charlestown, MA 02129, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Is Waverly Kitchen & Bar Charlestown good for a date night?

Yes — Waverly Kitchen & Bar Charlestown is tagged for date night dining. Waverly Kitchen & Bar Charlestown is an easy yes in Charlestown when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. House-made pastrami hash and Banana bread also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 494 Google reviews.

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