Waverly Kitchen & Bar Charlestown

Both interior and exterior are lovely. The staff were really friendly and welcoming. Good range of dishes on the menu - all flavourful!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delicious breakfast, lots of seating. You much try the pancakes here, they are delicious. Also the banana bread is out of this world!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This restaurant is local to me. Beside one meal I did mot care for at all, all other meals have been wonderful and all dining companions have enjoyed theirs as well. It can get noisy, so if that is a concern, go at off peak times/days. The staff has always been helpful and courteous.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Boutique specialty bar only spiced vodka, etc
Ok food. Great salad.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 4

Great brunch spot

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food and great atmosphere. We really liked the ambiance - lively on a Friday. Staff was very nice.

We came with a reservation and ate in <60 minutes 3 courses which is very fast. The reason for the 4/5 for service is they definitely crowded the reservation too close together. We arrived on time but weren't seated for 10 minutes. All the food was brought out at once and they were definitely staring at us/hovering so they could turn the table. Just know you will get your food quickly but may not feel relaxed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

We popped in here on a whim on a Friday night and were offered counter seating - we had dinner and a show! So fun to watch all the chefs in action- the whole staff moved around that small place like a synchronized team! We had the fried zucchini, elote salad and scallop/pork belly- shared it all - plenty of food for two people! Hands down the best meal we have had in quite sometime! We are already talking about when we will be going back and making a reservation for the counter seats! Then to top it off they gave us an espresso martini (to share) as thank you for visiting for the first time ever! From the staff to the meal we were impressed. I hope everyone reading this review and then trying it out has the same experience! Thank you Waverly Kitchen and Bar!
Sincerely
Your newest fans!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I’ve been craving buttermilk pancakes for weeks, despite not typically being a fan of heavy breakfasts, and I finally remembered a friend had highly recommended this spot.

From the moment I arrived, everything was impressively seamless from charming entrance, warm and accommodating hosts to seasoned and efficient waitstaff and prompt service, even amid the weekend morning rush.

The food was excellent: generous in portion, thoughtfully prepared, and of commendable quality. Although the meal leaned toward the indulgent side, it didn’t feel overwhelmingly heavy; rather, it was satisfying in a comforting, balanced way.

That said, one considerable drawback was the excessive noise level. Interestingly, it wasn’t due to blaring music, as is often the case, but rather the patrons themselves. The volume of conversation around me felt unusually amplified—particularly a woman at the next table who seemed to be delivering a public address without a microphone. While I’ll refrain from speculating aloud why certain guests seemed to lack social restraint, it did affect the ambiance noticeably.

Despite the auditory chaos, the overall experience was delightful. I look forward to returning, ideally on a quieter weekday when the atmosphere might be more serene.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing Service, Great food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Loved our breakfast here! Great coffee, tasty food, and a beautiful atmosphere. We’ll definitely go back again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ It's one of the Best Brunch Spots I've experienced

Waverly Kitchen & Bar is a gem tucked into the Bunker Hill neighborhood of Charlestown and hands down one of the best brunch spots I’ve experienced yet. From the moment we sat down, everything impressed.

We started with the buttermilk biscuits with sea salted honey butter—amazing. I ended up spreading that honey butter on just about everything. I had the griddled pastrami hash featuring a house-smoked black pepper brisket that tasted almost like chorizo—absolutely delicious. My wife had the smoked salmon bagel, and it was the best she's ever had. The thin-sliced cucumbers and red onions paired perfectly with the garlic herb cream cheese and avocado.

My boys devoured the buttermilk pancakes with fresh Vermont maple syrup—so good. My daughter’s bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich featured house-smoked bacon that was more like crispy pork belly—amazing. Even the seasonal fruit with wildflower honey was over-the-top good.

To top it all off, I had a spicy Bloody Mary that was perfectly made and full of flavor.

Great food, great vibes, and a standout brunch experience. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very good food very recommended

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I was giving myself a walking tour of Charlestown on Bunker Hill Day and happened to be walking by the Waverly right around lunch time. What a happy accident. I was happy to see my favorite sandwich (Pastrami Reuben) on the menu. I ordered a salad instead of the usual fries. This was one of the best, if not the best Reubens I have ever had. The salad was excellent as well. The atmosphere was lovely and very fitting to Charlestown.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good food and service! Very loud in the dining room. We had the chicken sandwich and burger. The fries weren’t hot, but still good.

Update (6/17/25): ordered the burrata pasta and a side grilled chicken breast for delivery. Wow!!! So delicious. This will definitely be a regular takeout/delivery order.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Get the short rib

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4