Donuts

Editors’ choice The Angry Donut, Newburyport  Since launching as a pop-up in 2016, The Angry Donut has become an integral part of downtown Newburypo...

Fish & Chips

Editors’ choice Olde Main Street Pub, Salem The Olde Main Street Pub takes advantage of being in a coastal town to source fresh haddock for its gold...

Food Truck

Editors' choice (sweet) Pipe Dream Cupcakes, North Andover Pipe Dream Cupcakes’ regular menu includes some 100 flavors, each more creative and intri...

Fried Clams

Editors’ choice Seaport Grille, Gloucester Seaport Grille serves Ipswich clams—widely renowned for their flavor—which means diners get the freshest ...

Gastropub

Editors’ choice Elm Square Oyster Co., Andover Elm Square Oyster Co. is so dedicated to scratch cooking that even the ketchup and sea salt are made ...

General Excellence

Editors’ choice Tie Mooo, Burlington (upscale) Burlington’s Mooo—run by the hospitality minds behind beloved Boston restaurants Mistral and Ostra—is...

Gluten-Free

Editors’ choice Tie Dragonfly Cafe, Lowell The menu at the Dragonfly Café is centered on organic, sustainable produce and grass-fed meats—and it’s c...

Breakfast

Editors’ choice Red’s Kitchen + Tavern, Peabody The space is warmly laid-back, but there is nothing casual about Red’s dedication to good food. The ...

Burger

Editors’ choice Ledger Restaurant & Bar, Salem Ledger has gained an enthusiastic following for its modern takes on traditional New England foods...

Cake

Editors’ choice Mayflour, Essex Mayflour approaches baking with a distinctive philosophy that honors the beauty of its ingredients, celebrates the s...