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We have mixed feelings concerning this restaurant. First, parking for this location can be a slight challenge since there is no dedicated parking lot for this restaurant, but there is the Concord Town Lot and a few streetside parking slots that are all relatively close by so not a major issue. The restaurant is quite small inside, but we heard they have some sort of outdoor seating along the side of the building, which we did not really pay attention too. We were seated in the corner area to the left once you entered the restaurant and for a party of ten people crowded around a small table it was not an idle situation. The service was a little slow, maybe because there were not enough staff to handle the flow of traffic, which was quite high at the time of our visit. Because of this, it did take some time to not only get waited on but to also receive our food. As for the food, there were mixed reviews depending on what you ordered. In general, the food was alright, and the prices are what you would expect for a restaurant catering primarily to tourists visiting North Bridge. The staff members were alright, but nothing special one way or another, they seemed to have the hands full and not much time to chat with the folks. We would probably not come here again, but there are not many better choices in the center of Concord. We tried, and the two other locations we went to first, were even smaller than this location. Oh, I almost forgot, the dessert options and the pastries, while not healthy in any sense of the word, were fantastic and we enjoyed them most of all. But heck, who doesn’t enjoy a wonderful, tasty dessert.
Thomas BThomas B
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We came here for lunch after visiting Minutemen National Park. The food was tasty and the staff were friendly, but I was concerned about the lack of social distancing with the seating arrangements. Yes, the staff were all wearing masks and there was hand sanitiser everywhere. However, halfway during our meal they seated a party of six adults on the other side of the picnic table we were on. There’s a plastic barrier separating the two halves of the table on the tabletop, but not for the seats. We shifted as far to the end of our side of the table as possible, but even as two adults and two small children there was probably only 2 ft of space between us and the other party. All the other tables we could see looked pretty busy by then and we’d nearly finished, so we didn’t bother asking to move tables and just finished as quickly as we could. Sharing tables in Covid times is problematic enough, without trying to squeeze ten people on one table when they’re not in the same party. Probably two couples on far ends is as close as is safe on those things. I probably won’t be back as a result, which is a shame given the food was nice.
Clara DunningClara Dunning
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The Cafe was incredibly busy, but we were lucky and were seated right away. We watched as the experienced servers managed the rush with calm - they'd done this a few times before! The food was as good as the experience. Meanwhile, the building was full of items and information about Concord!
Jim MurphyJim Murphy
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Went here over Christmas break. The place was very busy. We were a group of 4 and were told it would be 20 minute wait. In the end we waited 45 minutes to get a table. Once seated the service was quick, the food was good and the atmosphere was also really nice. Would highly recommend. It was worth the wait. The cornbread that came with the clam chowder was amazing! The clam chowder was also good. The reuben was also very good although could have used a little more sauce.
Henry DeraHenry Dera
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Update Jan 21… Beware.. in winter months if the hostess suggests to have you seated in the other section of the cafe …. DONT … there is no heating ( poor heating)… always sit in the main cafe. Our server was great and food was good as always. Old review …. This is one popular local joint for breakfast be prepared for a decent wait. We went over here for the x’mas holidays, the wait time was about 20 minutes before we got seated. The server was very friendly, the place being busy, she did take time to attend us but once she did , the food came in relatively fast. The atmosphere is great inside ! feels very warm and cozy. Everything we ordered huevos rancheros, southern fried chicken sandwich and the Ruben were amazing. The prices are very reasonable, would definitely be back. Bon appetite my friends!!
Sachin SawantSachin Sawant
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Nearby Attractions Of Main Streets Market & Cafe
North Bridge
Concord Museum
Verizon
The Old Manse
Concord Market
Crosby's Marketplace
The Umbrella Arts Center
Rocky's Ace Hardware
Nosh by Concord Market
Concord Visitor Center

North Bridge
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Concord Museum
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Verizon
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The Old Manse
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Helen's Restaurant
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42 Main St, Concord, MA 01742
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(978) 369-9948
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mainstreetsmarketandcafe.com
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4.3
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Bustling haunt serving American staples like burgers & sandwiches in casual digs with live music.
attractions: North Bridge, Concord Museum, Verizon, The Old Manse, Concord Market, Crosby's Marketplace, The Umbrella Arts Center, Rocky's Ace Hardware, Nosh by Concord Market, Concord Visitor Center, restaurants: Helen's Restaurant, Fiorella's Cucina, Haute Coffee, 80 Thoreau, Sorrento's Pizzeria, Comella's Restaurants Concord, Karma, Merchants Row, Bandoleros Mexican Grill, Concord New London Style Pizza
