Business Details
45 Years
experience
Your Trusted Boston Corporate Catering & Cafe Since 1981
Since 1981, Milk Street Cafe has been a cornerstone of Boston's culinary scene, dedicated to crafting fresh, high-quality meals that cater to diverse dietary needs. As a family-owned business, we take pride in our in-house preparation of all menu items, ensuring every dish meets our exacting standards for flavor and presentation. Our dual focus on cafe service and corporate catering has made us a trusted partner for both daily commuters and businesses seeking exceptional catering solutions.Led by our owner-operator team of Marc and Beth Epstein, we maintain hands-on oversight of operations while fostering a culture of hospitality that extends to our customers and the broader Boston community. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our partnerships with local farmers, our kosher supervision by the Orthodox Rabbinical Council, and our daily donations to local food banks, reinforcing our belief that great food should benefit everyone.
Services
Corporate Catering
Cafe Service
Boxed Lunches
Breakfast Catering
Kosher Meal Preparation
Dessert Boxes
Sushi Boxes
Build-Your-Own Stations
Gift Cards
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We've served Boston businesses and residents with fresh meals for 40+ years
- All food prepared in-house daily with local and organic ingredients
- Specialized corporate catering with customizable menus for any event size
- Kosher-certified meals with color-coded dietary restriction guides
- Daily food donations to Boston Food Bank since our founding
Associations and certifications
- Orthodox Rabbinical Council of Greater Boston
Services
Corporate Catering
Milk Street Cafe provides premium corporate catering services for Boston businesses. Our menus feature made-from-scratch meals that accommodate diverse dietary needs while maintaining exceptional presentation. With 40 years of experience serving major corporations, we offer customizable menu options, per-person pricing, and reliable delivery within Boston's key business districts. Our team ensures seamless execution for breakfast meetings, luncheons, and special events.
Kosher Meal Preparation
Our kosher-certified meal program follows strict dietary laws under Orthodox Rabbinical Council supervision. We offer color-coded menu guides to identify dietary restrictions while maintaining gourmet quality. Daily prepared meals include regional and international dishes that satisfy both traditional requirements and modern palates, making us a trusted choice for Boston's kosher-conscious community.
Cafe Service
Located at 50 Milk Street, our cafe serves breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday 7am-3pm. We offer made-to-order sandwiches, fresh-baked pastries, specialty coffee drinks, and daily rotating specials. The space accommodates dine-in, takeout, and third-party delivery through DoorDash, UberEats, and Grubhub, serving Boston professionals seeking quality meals during their workday.
People
Marc Epstein
Owner
Co-owner of Milk Street Cafe since its founding in 1981, Marc Epstein maintains daily oversight of operations while ensuring the business stays true to its founding principles of quality and community service.
Beth Epstein
Owner
As co-owner and operator, Beth Epstein works alongside Marc to maintain the cafe's standards while personally engaging with regular customers and managing staff training programs.
Jeff Poliseno
Executive Chef
Executive Chef Jeff Poliseno leads our kitchen team in creating innovative menu items that balance gourmet presentation with approachable flavors, emphasizing locally sourced ingredients and dietary accommodations.
Questions
What dietary options does Milk Street Cafe offer?
We provide vegetarian, plant-based, and kosher-certified options with color-coded guides to identify common dietary restrictions including dairy-free and gluten-sensitive choices.
Do you offer catering outside regular business hours?
Yes, we accommodate after-hours catering requests with a $25 delivery fee for orders after 5pm on weekdays.
How can Boston businesses place catering orders?
Corporate clients can order through our website or contact our sales team directly. We offer customizable menus with per-person pricing for events of all sizes.
Are gift cards available for purchase?
Yes, we offer digital and physical gift cards in any denomination through our website for convenient gifting to Boston professionals.
