High Street Place, the 20,000‑square‑foot food hall in Downtown Boston, opened in March 2022 and is celebrating a milestone of its own: being voted the top food hall in the country in the 2026 USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards. The annual awards program recognizes standout destinations across travel, food, and lifestyle categories, with winners chosen through public voting after an expert panel selects the nominees.
“Set in the heart of Downtown Boston, High Street Place offers a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere anchored by 20 distinctive food and drink concepts. The space comes alive throughout the week with a dynamic lineup of events, from live music and DJ sets to trivia nights and even magic shows. Visitors can start with fresh local seafood at Dive Bar, grab a crave-worthy fried chicken sandwich at Haley Jane’s, and wind down with a glass of wine from Bubble Bath. Beyond these highlights, the expansive hall showcases a rich variety of flavors, making it a true destination for every taste,” wrote USA Today.
The top 10 food halls in America:
High Street Place is the only New England food hall to make this list. Here are this year’s top 10 food halls in the US:
- High Street Place: Boston, Massachusetts
- Southern Market: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- 3rd St. Market Hall: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- The Garage Food Hall: Indianapolis, Indiana
- Assembly Food Hall: Nashville, Tennessee
- Budd Dairy Food Hall: Columbus, Ohio
- City Foundry STL: St. Louis, Missouri
- Optimist Hall: Charlotte, North Carolina
- The Market at 7th Street: Charlotte, North Carolina
- The Market at Malcolm Yards: Minneapolis,Minnesota
“High Street Place earning the top spot reflects its growing reputation as one of the country’s most dynamic culinary destinations and a true showcase of Boston’s vibrant dining scene,” the venue notes. The ranking positions the food hall as a national benchmark for what a modern urban food‑hall experience can look like, blending local flavor with polished design and broad appeal.
Where food and community intersect
The Boston food hall is home to over 20 food and drink vendors, including concepts from James Beard Award–nominated chef Tiffani Faison such as Tigerbaby and Tenderoni’s, plus Charming Gardener. Guests can enjoy sushi from Fuji at High Street Place, award‑winning burgers at Wheelhouse, fried chicken sandwiches at Haley Jane’s, authentic Mexican cuisine from North East of the Border, bagels and sandwiches at Stack & Schmear, and fresh smoothies from Mother Juice.
From a design standpoint, High Street Place blends modern touches with historic architecture, anchored by a five‑story atrium, a lush green wall, a retractable window system that opens the space to fresh air, and an outdoor patio that stays active year‑round. Beyond food, the venue has become a neighborhood hub thanks to its robust calendar of events, including live music, seasonally-inspired events, rotating DJs, comedy nights, DIY classes, and game‑day watch parties and more!
While the hall excels in the food department, it’s quickly become a community hub for Bostonians.
