Welcome to Comfort Kitchen!

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Dinner

Wednesday–Saturday
4:30–10:30pm
last seating 8:45pm Sunday 4:30–8:00pm last seating 8:00pm

dinner menu

Brunch

Saturday & Sunday
10am–3:00pm
last seating 2:00pm

brunch menu

Catering & Buyouts

Drop-off, On-site
& Private Events

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Reservations

Nestled in Upham's Corner Dorchester, we're an intimate and lively restaurant serving brunch on the weekend and dinner at night with a full bar and outdoor patio. Our food is a celebration of the ingredients and flavors of the African diaspora connected from Asia to the Americas, global comfort food.

HOURS

DINNER: Wed–Sat 4:30pm–10:30pm
Last seating 8:45pm Sun 4:30–8:00pm Last seating 8:00pm

BRUNCH: Sat & Sun 10am–3:00pm
Last seating 2:00pm

Reservations >

LOCATION

611 Columbia Road, Dorchester MA 02125
Directions >

Street parking

MBTA Red Line train,
Commuter Rail, and bus access

Patio Dining

Enjoy the Comfort Kitchen experience on one of our patios surrounded by lush greenery and local art during brunch & dinner service. Reservations and walk-ins (weather-dependent).

upham's corner, Dorchester

Our Location

611 Columbia Road, Dorchester MA, 02125 - Directions >

We are located in Dorchester in the historic Upham's Corner Comfort Station —built in 1912 to support the expanding street car system. After being unused for over 50 years, it was completely restored and renovated by Historic Boston Inc. and brought back to life as Comfort Kitchen's new home. We opened our doors in January 2023 after a series of pop-ups around the city.

Street parking on Columbia Road + side streets
Public Parking lot nearby behind CVS Pharmacy
MBTA Red line train to Andrew, JFK/UMASS, or Savin Hill
Commuter Rail to Uphams Corner Station
Bus access #15, #16, #17, #41
Wheelchair-accessible entrances & ramp

We believe that food is a vital aspect of community building. We envision a place that is actively engaged in the celebration of art and history of our local community. We're seeking to partner with individuals, groups, and organizations who want to make a positive impact.

Biplaw Rai Managing Partner

Biplaw Rai
CEO & Co-Owner

Nyacko Perry Organization Development Partner

Nyacko Pearl Perry
Co-Owner

Shelley Nason Chef de Cuisine

Shelley Nason
Culinary Director

Kyisha Davenport GM Beverage Co-Director

Kyisha Davenport
Director of Operations

Liam Cook Kitchen Manager

Liam Woodworth-Cook
Catering & Events Director

Danameche Terron
Director of Beverage

who we are

Our Team

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In 2025, Comfort Kitchen began a new chapter as Chef Kwasi Kwaa and Branding Partner Rita Ferreira transitioned to new professional roles. Chef Kwasi, who helped shape the restaurant’s menu and culinary vision, would shift to continue his career independently, while Rita, whose branding expertise helped create Comfort Kitchen’s unique and inviting identity, moved into a full-time college teaching role in communication design and pursuing an MFA.

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contact

Reach out for more information, feedback, or just to say hello!

LOCATION

611 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02125
Directions >

(617) 329-6910 (call during open hours)
For cancellations or help with an existing reservation, please do not call but contact us via OpenTable.

HOURS

DINNER: Wed–Sat 4:30pm-10:30pm
- Last seating 8:45pm Sun 4:30-8:00pm - Last seating 8:00pm
BRUNCH: Sat & Sun 10am–3:00pm
- Last seating 2:00pm

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CATERING & PRIVATE DINING:
Visit our Catering & Private Events page for requests.

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