Guidebook for Boston
Food Scene
Great local coffeeshop for a breakfast sandwich and coffee. They have vegan and vegetarian options too.
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Fiore's Bakery
55 South StGreat local coffeeshop for a breakfast sandwich and coffee. They have vegan and vegetarian options too.
A casual place to unwind and listen to local music late on some evenings.
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Birch Street Bistro
14 Birch StA casual place to unwind and listen to local music late on some evenings.
An informal neighborhood trattoria (Italian restaurant) with local ingredients from Fornax Bakery and Tony's Market.
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Sophia's Grotto
22r Birch StAn informal neighborhood trattoria (Italian restaurant) with local ingredients from Fornax Bakery and Tony's Market.
A great Italian restaurant in the neighborhood. They get very busy in the evening.
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Delfino Restaurant
754 South StA great Italian restaurant in the neighborhood. They get very busy in the evening.
City Feed and Supply
672 Centre StIt has some great organic food.
A great local European style coffee-shop with free wi-fi.
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Caffè Nero
733 Centre StA great local European style coffee-shop with free wi-fi.
M-F: (3) breakfast specials are only $6.75. A busy local spot for American fare.
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Harry’s All American
1420 Centre StM-F: (3) breakfast specials are only $6.75. A busy local spot for American fare.
A good local restaurant and bar. Bingo and Burger Night is on Tuesday. Sunday brunch is also pretty nice.
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REDD'S IN ROZZIE
4257 Washington StreetA good local restaurant and bar. Bingo and Burger Night is on Tuesday. Sunday brunch is also pretty nice.
A popular Tex-Mex place. Good for large burritos.
47 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Los Amigos Taqueria
1294 Beacon StA popular Tex-Mex place. Good for large burritos.
Seven Star Street Bistro
153 Belgrade AveGreat for Chinese takeout.
Checkmate Cafe
902 South StThis is a really informal place with great subs. One can also order slices of pizza.
Village Sushi & Grill
14 Corinth StThey have good sushi.
A new place to grab tacos off of the MBTA Orange Line (Stony Brook Station).
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Chilacates Amory St
224 Amory StA new place to grab tacos off of the MBTA Orange Line (Stony Brook Station).
Ula Café
284 Amory StA local place to grab a good cup of coffee.
A local spot for good pizza. On the weekends, the wait time can be a little long.
107 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bella Luna & The Milky Way
284 Amory StA local spot for good pizza. On the weekends, the wait time can be a little long.
Gourmet Dumpling House
52 Beach StWant great dumplings?
Craving Cuban food? If so, then this is a good place to go.
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El Oriental De Cuba
416 Centre StCraving Cuban food? If so, then this is a good place to go.
Centre Street Cafe
669A Centre StreetA local spot for breakfast and dinner.
This is a great local bread company and bakery.
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Fornax Bread Company
27 Corinth StThis is a great local bread company and bakery.
If you have time to spare at the Forest Hills Orange Line, then consider grabbing a cup of coffee or picking up one of their delicious pastries. Free wi-fi too.
56 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Brassica Kitchen + Cafe
3710 Washington StIf you have time to spare at the Forest Hills Orange Line, then consider grabbing a cup of coffee or picking up one of their delicious pastries. Free wi-fi too.
Shanti Restaurant - Roslindale
4197 Washington StGreat weekday Indian buffet.
Rustica Pizza
146 Belgrade AveThis is a local restaurant that you could walk to (or receive food delivered).
The Haven
284 Perkins StA neighborhood pub with great Scottish food.
Lucy Ethiopian Cafe
334 Massachusetts AveGreat authentic Ethiopian food.
Authentic Thai food. Strob lights come out for bday celebrations.
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Brown Sugar Cafe
1033 Commonwealth AvenueAuthentic Thai food. Strob lights come out for bday celebrations.
Phở Pasteur
682 Washington StGood Vietnamese food.
Eastern Standard
775 Commonwealth AvenueExcellent food and drinks.
Interesting, swanky place to listen to lots of live music.
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Beat Brew Hall
13A Brattle StInteresting, swanky place to listen to lots of live music.
Grab a quick cup of coffee on your way to the Orange Line MBTA station.
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Dunkin'
1631 Tremont StGrab a quick cup of coffee on your way to the Orange Line MBTA station.
Just in case you have a hankering for a cup of Joe from this international chain...
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Starbucks
75 Mt Auburn StJust in case you have a hankering for a cup of Joe from this international chain...
Essentials
It is a cozy little Whole Foods Market in Jamaica Plain.
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Whole Foods Market
413 Centre StIt is a cozy little Whole Foods Market in Jamaica Plain.
Village Market
30 Corinth StA local grocery resource...
One of the larger local grocery chains in the area... it's about a mile from here.
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Roche Bros. West Roxbury
1800 Centre StOne of the larger local grocery chains in the area... it's about a mile from here.
This store offers a great selection of cheese from around the globe. Ask for a sample and talk to the owner who is an avid cyclist and traveller.
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Boston Cheese Cellar
18 Birch StThis store offers a great selection of cheese from around the globe. Ask for a sample and talk to the owner who is an avid cyclist and traveller.
This local place makes me happy to live in the city. It's like something out of Little Italy in NY: a high-quality meat market. Tony has been in business forever. Stop by just to say hi.
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Tony's Market
4381 Washington StThis local place makes me happy to live in the city. It's like something out of Little Italy in NY: a high-quality meat market. Tony has been in business forever. Stop by just to say hi.
A local market that offers organic fare. You do not need to be a member to purchase items here. Here's a link to receive $10 off of your first delivery: https://www.instacart.com/harvest-co-op
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Harvest Co-Op Markets
57 South StreetA local market that offers organic fare. You do not need to be a member to purchase items here. Here's a link to receive $10 off of your first delivery: https://www.instacart.com/harvest-co-op
Everything Else
Jamaica Pond
This is a quiet place to walk or run around.
Greener Dry Cleaners
207 Belgrade AveIf you are in town for awhile, they are good local option.
Solera
16 Birch StLocal store offering a wide selection of wines, etc.
A place to change money or use the ATM.
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Bank of America (with Drive-thru ATM)
1234 Boylston StA place to change money or use the ATM.
In a pinch, you can walk down to pick up something small that you may need. A wonderful coffeeshop is being built right across the street (it will arrive in the Fall of 2015).
Henry's Market
892 South StIn a pinch, you can walk down to pick up something small that you may need. A wonderful coffeeshop is being built right across the street (it will arrive in the Fall of 2015).
The MBTA Orange line stop. It runs quite frequently. There are lots of buses that can get you here quickly and easily.
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Forest Hills station
Hyde Park AvenueThe MBTA Orange line stop. It runs quite frequently. There are lots of buses that can get you here quickly and easily.
Great local place for ice cream and freshly roasted coffee. They also have free wifi.
298 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
J.P. Licks
659 Centre StGreat local place for ice cream and freshly roasted coffee. They also have free wifi.
Want to drive coconut ice cream? This place is a little addictive.
51 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
[FoMu]
617 Centre StWant to drive coconut ice cream? This place is a little addictive.
A local favorite for cannolis. Check out the Cambridge location if you want to avoid the traffic.
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Mike's Pastry
300 Hanover StA local favorite for cannolis. Check out the Cambridge location if you want to avoid the traffic.
If you want to go to NYC or the Vineyard, take a bus from this location.
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Bus Terminal South Station
700 Atlantic AveIf you want to go to NYC or the Vineyard, take a bus from this location.
Amtrak, Red Line, Commuter Rail, Easy Route to Airport. Commuter Rail takes 15 mins to get here except on Sundays. The Silver Line SL1 bus drops you in front of the Logan airport 5:30am to 12:30am.
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South Station
700 Atlantic AveAmtrak, Red Line, Commuter Rail, Easy Route to Airport. Commuter Rail takes 15 mins to get here except on Sundays. The Silver Line SL1 bus drops you in front of the Logan airport 5:30am to 12:30am.
If you want pizza delivered from a nationally known chain, here's a location that's close.
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Domino's Pizza
1033 Massachusetts AveIf you want pizza delivered from a nationally known chain, here's a location that's close.
Need to wash a few loads of clothes? Need a wash and fold service? Here's a local option for you to consider.
Quick Wash Laundromat
220 Belgrade AveNeed to wash a few loads of clothes? Need a wash and fold service? Here's a local option for you to consider.
Shopping
Local business with cool things. Wait for and take the 39 bus down out front to Copley Square to do sightseeing.
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On Centre
676 Centre StLocal business with cool things. Wait for and take the 39 bus down out front to Copley Square to do sightseeing.
Unique gift shop in Roslindale Village.
Joanne Rossman - Purveyor of the unnecessary & the irresistible
6 Birch StUnique gift shop in Roslindale Village.
Dedham Mall
300 Providence Hwyoutdoor shopping with 75 retail shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues.
The Shops at Chestnut Hill
199 Boylston Stupscale shops, restaurants and more
Birch St. House & Garden
760 South StA speciality local gift shop.
Like to shop indoors? This is a great addition to walking along Newbury Street.
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YOGASMOGA
800 Boylston StreetLike to shop indoors? This is a great addition to walking along Newbury Street.
Entertainment & Activities
Monumental Cupcakes
36 South StGreat local cupcakes.
Sightseeing
There's lots to do here. Consider taking a swan boat ride (in season) in the Public Garden, exploring the Beacon Hill Area which is on Charles St, or discovering Boston's Chinatown or North End.
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Boston Common
139 Boylston StThere's lots to do here. Consider taking a swan boat ride (in season) in the Public Garden, exploring the Beacon Hill Area which is on Charles St, or discovering Boston's Chinatown or North End.
It can be fun to take a tour of the stadium and watch a game (in season). On a gameday during the day, take the Commuter Rail to Ruggles and walk past the Museum of Fine Arts and through the park.
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Fenway Park
4 Jersey StIt can be fun to take a tour of the stadium and watch a game (in season). On a gameday during the day, take the Commuter Rail to Ruggles and walk past the Museum of Fine Arts and through the park.
Great place to check out. Take the Roslindale Village commuter rail (Needham Line) to the Back Bay Station and you will be there in 8 minutes. Please note that this train does not run on Sundays.
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Biblioteca Pública de Boston
700 Boylston StGreat place to check out. Take the Roslindale Village commuter rail (Needham Line) to the Back Bay Station and you will be there in 8 minutes. Please note that this train does not run on Sundays.
This is a beautiful place in town to take a walk. Consider having a picnic here during good weather. You can grab a good sandwich from Deluca's Market on Charles Street if you forgot to pack one.
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Boston Public Garden
This is a beautiful place in town to take a walk. Consider having a picnic here during good weather. You can grab a good sandwich from Deluca's Market on Charles Street if you forgot to pack one.
Take the commuter rail into South Station and take the Red Line to Harvard Square. It will take around 22 minutes. Go into Harvard Yard, eat at one of the restaurants, or listen to street musicians.
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Plaza Harvard
Brattle StreetTake the commuter rail into South Station and take the Red Line to Harvard Square. It will take around 22 minutes. Go into Harvard Yard, eat at one of the restaurants, or listen to street musicians.
Take the commuter rail to South Station and then take the Red Line to Kendall Square, where Google and Facebook are. It's very easy to do. It may take you around 20 minutes to complete your journey.
330 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Instituto de Tecnología de Massachusetts (MIT)
77 Massachusetts AveTake the commuter rail to South Station and then take the Red Line to Kendall Square, where Google and Facebook are. It's very easy to do. It may take you around 20 minutes to complete your journey.
Museo de Bellas Artes de Boston
465 Huntington AveIf you love art...
An excellent local museum with the largest IMAX screen in New England. Check out their latest exhibition via their website.
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Museo de Ciencias
1 Museum Of Science DrivewayAn excellent local museum with the largest IMAX screen in New England. Check out their latest exhibition via their website.
Boston's only sky-high vantage point for sweeping 360 degree views of Greater Boston and beyond.
53 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Observatorio Skywalk
800 Boylston StBoston's only sky-high vantage point for sweeping 360 degree views of Greater Boston and beyond.
Over 200 acres of natural space, in the middle of the city, used by locals for walking, running, and cycling. It's a beautiful area.
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Arnold Arboretum Walter Street Gate
243 Walter StOver 200 acres of natural space, in the middle of the city, used by locals for walking, running, and cycling. It's a beautiful area.