Guidebook for Boston
Food Scene
Great cafe very close by - a nice place to sit and do a little work or just relax. Free wifi.
145 locals recommend
Caffè Nero
733 Centre StGreat cafe very close by - a nice place to sit and do a little work or just relax. Free wifi.
Best coffee in Boston!!! Highly recommend this small, immaculate cafe. Max, the owner, has created a tranquil space and serves the best coffee in Boston (maybe New England?).
10 locals recommend
Tokava
7 Pond StBest coffee in Boston!!! Highly recommend this small, immaculate cafe. Max, the owner, has created a tranquil space and serves the best coffee in Boston (maybe New England?).
Noodle Barn
707 Centre StGreat, cheap noodles and Thai/Vietnamese food just around the corner.
Ghazal Indian Cuisine
711 Centre StYummy Indian food nearby.
Excellent local burger joint. Grass fed beef, good ingredients, tasty quick burgers, fries and fancy burger variations. Good beer too! 8-10 minute walk.
53 locals recommend
Grass Fed
605 Centre StreetExcellent local burger joint. Grass fed beef, good ingredients, tasty quick burgers, fries and fancy burger variations. Good beer too! 8-10 minute walk.
Best restaurant in the neighborhood!!! Make a reservation for the restaurant, or just pop into the bar next door - they serve the same food, plus some more casual/cheap bar options.
117 locals recommend
Ten Tables
597 Centre StBest restaurant in the neighborhood!!! Make a reservation for the restaurant, or just pop into the bar next door - they serve the same food, plus some more casual/cheap bar options.
Great casual little spot nearby for coffee, breakfast, sandwiches. Free wifi.
53 locals recommend
Fiore's Bakery
55 South StGreat casual little spot nearby for coffee, breakfast, sandwiches. Free wifi.
My favorite casual eatery nearby!!! Excellent authentic Lebanese food. The hummus is the best I've ever had. Everything is excellent!!! I often go there for take-out, but you can also eat in.
20 locals recommend
Cafe Beirut
654 Centre StMy favorite casual eatery nearby!!! Excellent authentic Lebanese food. The hummus is the best I've ever had. Everything is excellent!!! I often go there for take-out, but you can also eat in.
Purple Cactus
674 Centre StYummy local burrito joint. Quality ingredients, pretty tasty.
Bar/Restaurant serving authentic Scottish food and beer in a cozy spot with music on many nights. Run by a charismatic Scottish expat.
86 locals recommend
The Haven
284 Perkins StBar/Restaurant serving authentic Scottish food and beer in a cozy spot with music on many nights. Run by a charismatic Scottish expat.
Shopping
Great sandwiches! They aren't always the fastest, so not for when you are in a hurry, but very satisfying! Just a 5 minute walk.
149 locals recommend
City Feed and Supply
672 Centre StGreat sandwiches! They aren't always the fastest, so not for when you are in a hurry, but very satisfying! Just a 5 minute walk.
The original J.P. Licks ice cream store! Open early to late, also a good place to get some work done - free wifi.
298 locals recommend
J.P. Licks
659 Centre StThe original J.P. Licks ice cream store! Open early to late, also a good place to get some work done - free wifi.
Drinks & Nightlife
Classic Boston dive bar with tasty bar food. Great place to watch a sports game or just soak up authentic Boston flavor. Just around the corner.
49 locals recommend
Galway House
710 Centre StreetClassic Boston dive bar with tasty bar food. Great place to watch a sports game or just soak up authentic Boston flavor. Just around the corner.
Excellent tapas and wine bar. There is a lovely patio outside for a nice evening. There is also a well-curated record and bookstore at the back.
128 locals recommend
Tres Gatos
470 Centre StExcellent tapas and wine bar. There is a lovely patio outside for a nice evening. There is also a well-curated record and bookstore at the back.
A large bar/restaurant about a 15 minute walk from my apartment. Large creative cocktail/beer list, large outdoor space.
82 locals recommend
Canary Square
435 S Huntington AveA large bar/restaurant about a 15 minute walk from my apartment. Large creative cocktail/beer list, large outdoor space.
Friendly neighborhood bar/restaurant with music on some nights. Great bar/comfort food!
14 locals recommend
James's Gate
5 McBride StreetFriendly neighborhood bar/restaurant with music on some nights. Great bar/comfort food!
Essentials
No description needed!!! Closest place for groceries. You can pick up a few necessities at Citi Feed - but that groceries are quite expensive there (even more expensive than Whole Foods!).
1155 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
413 Centre StNo description needed!!! Closest place for groceries. You can pick up a few necessities at Citi Feed - but that groceries are quite expensive there (even more expensive than Whole Foods!).
Stop & Shop
301 Centre StNearest mid-range priced grocery store.