Hours

Monday	11:30 AM - 7:45 PM
Tuesday	11:30 AM - 7:45 PM
Wednesday	11:30 AM - 7:45 PM
Thursday	11:30 AM - 7:45 PM
Friday	11:30 AM - 7:45 PM
Saturday	11:30 AM - 7:45 PM
Sunday	12:00 - 7:00 PM

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Reviews

• elaine ford
  ★ 5

  Absolutely lovely!! This gorgeous piece of American history is a delight! Built in 1760 s. Service was great attentive but not intrusivenWe had a small room for the 10 of us and it was definitely worth it. The fireplace was warm and comfortable on that cold Sunday afternoon the candles ( battery operated) were charming in the windows and at the fireplacenThe food was delicious from appetizers to desert… scallops were sweet and tender. The pot roast yummy. My son in law loved the turkey dinner. Of course the kids menu was full of kids meals. The gift shop had a few unique items that I put into the adults Christmas stockingsnWe also took pictures at the grist mill and took everyone to the candy store @ Fords general store. All in all a wonderful afternoon

• John Pietras
  ★ 1

  Went to the wayside for a nice dinner for my mother’s birthday since she loves historic sites. The experience was very typical as we have eaten there a few times, however this whole experience was tainted by our waiter at the end of the dinner when they began to act passive aggressive about the tip that was left. Just felt like something that should have been cried about in a private space instead in front of my mother and our party on her birthday. That sort of temper tantrum is revolting and really changed my opinion of the establishment. Either pay the wait staff a livable wage, or to set expectations to them before they take the job that tipping is a gift and not a requirement so don’t expect perfect tip percentages every time you wait on a table.

• Steve Beal
  ★ 5

  I went for lunch with a friend of mine.... We each had a couple of drinks which were made perfectly, and the lunch we ordered was excellent! The staff were very helpful and our waitress did a great job. It's too bad it's so far at the drive for us because we'd love to go back a lot more often. We didn't stay in the hotel part though we just had lunch.

• L. Bullock
  ★ 5

  April 20, 2026nnI discovered Longfellow’s Wayside Inn, 72 Wayside Inn Rd., Sudbury, MA (01776), over 30 years ago, when a fellow Lesley University graduate student introduced me to the place for dinner. Since then, my family, and friends have met for dinner, off and on during that time span, visiting for birthdays, Christmas, and the odd spring day, like today.
  
  My husband and I were in Wellesley at the Boston Marathon on Monday. We decided to drive over to the Wayside Inn to have a late lunch. We didn’t have a reservation, but were seated right away in the small dining area.
  
  I ordered the Yankee pot roast, with mashed potatoes and squash. My husband had the French onion soup, along with a Caesar salad. Promptly, our waitress, Mary Jo, brought rolls and drinks to our table. Within a short period of time, our food arrived. My pot roast was hot, tender, and flavorful. The side dishes complemented the pot roast. The corn bread muffin and additional rolls were fresh and delicious.
  
  My husband’s onion soup was piping hot, full of cheese, and what you would expect from a good French onion soup, His Caesar salad was huge, crisp, and much too big to eat in one setting. Lucky for us, we could take home what we couldn’t consume that day.
  
  As mentioned by other reviewers, the ambiance is lovely at this historic inn. We enjoyed a tasty lunch in a quiet setting, with only a few other tables occupied during the time of our lunch. Our server, Mary Jo, did an excellent job of making sure we were well cared for during our visit.
  
  After lunch, we wandered into the gift shop, took a quick look around the inn, and a longer look outside in the adjacent manicured garden and grounds. We also drove down the road to the Wayside Inn Grist Mill (see photos with this review).
  
  It had been many years since we had stopped by the Wayside Inn for a meal. We are glad that we took the opportunity to stop in today. Yes, prices for meals have increased over the years, but the charm, memories, and special quality of the Wayside Inn remain intact.

• Kensy Mejia
  ★ 5

  Magical and intimate wedding reception!
  Our wedding reception on April 3rd at Longfellow's Wayside Inn was absolutely beautiful and magical. The historic atmosphere of the room provided the perfect backdrop for our celebration.
  The food was excellent, and the entire team was professional and attentive to every detail. A special thank you to Caitlin for her help and patience throughout the planning process. If you are looking for a place with character, great service, and a cozy feel for a small or medium-sized event, this is it!
  Highly recommended!n— Kensy Mejía Villeda & Oğuz Hikmet Yaman