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Cafe Sauvage

4.6 (434)
$30 and under
French
25 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02115

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Cafe Sauvage

4.6
$30 and under
French
Back Bay

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
Café Sauvage is a trendy Parisian-style café and restaurant located in the heart of Back Bay, between Massachusetts Avenue and Beacon Street. Inspired by French café culture, Café Sauvage blends modern French cuisine with European and African influences in a warm, lively, and chic neighborhood setting.

Created by husband-and-wife team Antoine and Anaïs, Café Sauvage is an extension of their dining room, bringing together great food, craft cocktails, curated wines, and genuine hospitality in a cozy atmosphere welcoming to all.

Join us for brunch every weekend, including Fridays. Please note that we do not accept reservations on Saturdays and Sundays during brunch service, as we operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Walk-ins are always welcome at our bar and patio.

Please note: PATIO RESERVATIONS are guaranteed for outdoor seating only. In the event of weather changes, we will do our best to accommodate guests indoors whenever possible, but indoor seating cannot be guaranteed.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary French, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Fri 9:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Bring Café Sauvage to your event with our catering options. From breakfast pastries and brunch spreads to sandwich packages, crêpes, and desserts, we create customizable menus for office events, celebrations, and private gatherings. Catering is available only on weekdays for pickup or delivery in the Boston area. Contact: events@cafesauvage.com
  • Private party facilities
    Host your next celebration at Café Sauvage a chic Parisian-inspired space in the heart of Back Bay. From birthday dinners to corporate gatherings, we offer seated dinners, cocktail-style receptions, curated prix-fixe menus, and personalized touches in an intimate atmosphere. Private event inquiries: events@cafesauvage.com

All Experiences

  • Crêpes & Cider Night

    $35.00 per person

    1 - 6 people

    Nov 10, 2026 only
    Tuesdays just got better Make Tuesday s your new favorite ritual at Café Sauvage! Join us every week on Tuesday Night for a surprising Crêpes & Cider experience featuring a delicious mix of savory and sweet flavors. Enjoy 2 crêpes per person + 1 bottle of cider to share for just $35 per person. Choose from a rotating selection of house specialties between salted and sweet crêpes. À la carte short menu available for those who are not in a mood for Crêpes! Perfect for date night, friends, or anyone craving a cozy French-inspired evening
    Crêpes & Cider Night Photo

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Cafe Sauvage.

4.6

4.6
(434)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Greater Boston

    French

  • Boston

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Sauvage is a delightful French bistro in Boston, praised for its "excellent food" and "relaxed ambience." Diners love the "delicious brunch" and "very friendly service," highlighting the "wonderful neighborhood vibe." Standout menu items include steak frites and foie gras, with a "very well curated wine list."
434 Reviews
  1. Brian

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great spot! It’s beautifully decorated and ambient brilliant! I think the food is bistro delightfully in the right direction. The timing of food to the table could use some attention. I ordered an entree and my guest a salad and and an app. Their food came out within 5 minutes and we had to send it back, as clearly my food would take longer for us to dine together. This is not a huge deal, just requires the waiters to have a bit more understanding of their guest and timing of service. Go here!! the food, and drinks are spot on!!

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  2. beth

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Cute cafe but food coukd use a little finesse. French onion soup was ok a little salty . The Cesar salad had too much dressing and was salty too. They seemed to have a modified menu either a special crepe night ….

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  3. Sella

    Greater Boston1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The atmosphere is cozy, reminds me of Copenhagen! Like the new option they have offered on Sundays. Flatbread Sunday for two!!

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  4. Julia Gold

    San Francisco28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 8, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely breakfast spot on the heart of Boston! Highly recommend

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  5. Annette

    Kansas City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 6, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    High quality breakfast, beautiful plants, adorable restaurant, and fresh squeezed orange juice!

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  6. Michael Gold

    Greater Boston109 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 2, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful. Small, friendly bistro with excellent food, wine, and vibes. Everything about Cafe Sauvage is top-notch without being in the least pretentious. Down-to-earth and knowledgable service; very well curated wine list of wines by the glass; expertly prepared food with small and smart touches: for example, you ask for bread and get a plate of delicious, grilled loaf. Our food was excellent: steak frites with a bavette steak served rare (as requested!) and delicious cavatelli served with braised short ribs. Looking forward to returningQ

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  7. Charles

    Washington DC2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 1, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I’m not sure if the server is new or what other reasons. He did not capture my entree until I asked him after everyone else’s have been served. He wasn’t sure which one is which on the menu even when I repeated my order. Food was okay. Not a pleasant service experience.

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  8. Lauren Gold

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 22, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    great restaurant! will come back for sure. loved the food

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  9. Lisa

    Greater Boston72 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 17, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This was a real find! Great French bistro with very good food! It is likely to be a place we will go to regularly when attending a BSO event.

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  10. Beth Gold

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 15, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Café Sauvage is a wonderful neighborhood French restaurant with great food and relaxed ambience 

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary French, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Fri 9:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Bring Café Sauvage to your event with our catering options. From breakfast pastries and brunch spreads to sandwich packages, crêpes, and desserts, we create customizable menus for office events, celebrations, and private gatherings. Catering is available only on weekdays for pickup or delivery in the Boston area. Contact: events@cafesauvage.com
  • Private party facilities
    Host your next celebration at Café Sauvage a chic Parisian-inspired space in the heart of Back Bay. From birthday dinners to corporate gatherings, we offer seated dinners, cocktail-style receptions, curated prix-fixe menus, and personalized touches in an intimate atmosphere. Private event inquiries: events@cafesauvage.com

FAQs

Yes, reviewers note that dogs are welcome, and the cafe’s sidewalk patio provides the outdoor spot where many guests dine.

Cafe Sauvage is at its best for weekend brunch, the restaurant highlights brunch every weekend (including Fridays) and guests consistently rave about the brunch offerings.

Yes, Cafe Sauvage suits a special evening: guests mention anniversary dinners and an intimate, unpretentious dining vibe, and some dinner services include thoughtful wine pairings.

Café Sauvage feels like a cozy Parisian bistro, warm, plant‑filled, and intimately scaled, with soft lighting and a convivial buzz that makes it a charming neighborhood spot.

Brunch portions are generous, guests frequently describe weekend brunch plates as plentiful and say they leave comfortably full.

Yes, Café Sauvage offers outdoor seating on its patio/sidewalk terrace; patio reservations are guaranteed for outdoor seating and walk‑ins are always welcome at the patio and bar.

For brunch, Friday through Sunday is the highlight, the owners invite you to "join us for brunch every weekend, including Fridays, " and guests repeatedly praise the weekend brunch.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, put‑together attire rather than anything formal, and many guests do dress up a touch for anniversaries or special evenings.

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A photo of Cafe Sauvage restaurant

Cafe Sauvage

4.6
$30 and under
French
Back Bay

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
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