Omni Parker House - birthplace of Boston cream pie and Parker House roll

The Omni Parker House hotel opened in 1855 and is widely cited as the birthplace of the Parker House roll and the Boston cream pie, both creations attributed to the hotel's culinary staff in the 19th century. The hotel has operated continuously at its School Street location since the mid-19th century and has hosted notable guests and events tied to Boston's civic and cultural life. Its restaurant and culinary inventions remain part of Boston's gastronomic history.