Folio

Folio at the Boston Athenaeum serves more than the coffee you might expect alongside a library visit. The menu includes croque monsieur, lamb kofta and duck confit, with smaller plates for a lighter meal. Focaccia with hummus and beet tzatziki gives you something to share, while pão de queijo brings cheese bread into the mix.

Wine, cocktails and zero-proof drinks make it possible to come for a drink as well as food. The restaurant’s Beacon Street setting fits neatly into a day around the State House and Boston Common. Check Folio’s own dining schedule before going, since it differs from the Athenaeum’s hours and includes earlier closing on Friday and Saturday. Reserve if you have a particular time in mind.