Food Scene
authentic hipster vibe, gives you a feel for the neighborhood. great coffee and fresh delicious salads/sandwiches.
90 locals recommend
Diesel Cafe
257 Elm Stauthentic hipster vibe, gives you a feel for the neighborhood. great coffee and fresh delicious salads/sandwiches.
one of the most popular brunch spots in Boston, where you can get pumpkins waffles, apricot pancakes, ricotta french toast, and countless hearty breakfast delights.
61 locals recommend
Sound Bites
704 Broadway Ball Squareone of the most popular brunch spots in Boston, where you can get pumpkins waffles, apricot pancakes, ricotta french toast, and countless hearty breakfast delights.
fresh-baked sourdough bread, chocolate bread, olive bread, hummus bread, garlic onion spinach bread .. the list of rare bakery delights goes on and on, not to mention the butters, jams, oils .. !
19 locals recommend
When Pigs Fly
613 Centre Stfresh-baked sourdough bread, chocolate bread, olive bread, hummus bread, garlic onion spinach bread .. the list of rare bakery delights goes on and on, not to mention the butters, jams, oils .. !
delicious neighborhood breakfast spot, mouthwatering homemade buttermilk pancakes, open from 6:30am - 1:30 pm
15 locals recommend
Renee's Cafe
198 Holland Stdelicious neighborhood breakfast spot, mouthwatering homemade buttermilk pancakes, open from 6:30am - 1:30 pm
gourmet grocery shop with most delicious sandwiches ever. fresh homemade pasta. a local favorite.
58 locals recommend
Dave's Fresh Pasta
81 Holland Stgourmet grocery shop with most delicious sandwiches ever. fresh homemade pasta. a local favorite.
Petsi Pies
31 Putnam Avebest homemade pies in Boston, period.
one of the best (not to mention most fresh) gourmet restaurants in Boston. a fine dining experience.
130 locals recommend
Oleana
134 Hampshire Stone of the best (not to mention most fresh) gourmet restaurants in Boston. a fine dining experience.
Shabu Zen
16 Tyler Stbest hotpot in Boston.
True Grounds
717 Broadway Ball Squaremy favorite cozy hideaway cafe, ten minute walk from my place
Helmand
143 First Stmouth-watering gourmet Afghan fine dining.
Istanbul'lu
237 Holland Stpopular local Turkish restaurant
local vegetarian cheap-eat - mouth-watering delicious falafel sandwiches
24 locals recommend
Amsterdam Falafelshop
local vegetarian cheap-eat - mouth-watering delicious falafel sandwiches
J.P. Licks
659 Centre Stlocal ice-cream shop
lovely local farmers' market, every Wednesday from noon to 6pm, right behind CVS davis square
Davis Square Farmers Market
44 Herbert Stlovely local farmers' market, every Wednesday from noon to 6pm, right behind CVS davis square
one of the nicer Starbucks, has a big fireplace in the middle with cozy lounge chairs. perfect for cozy winter nights.
168 locals recommend
Starbucks
655 Massachusetts Aveone of the nicer Starbucks, has a big fireplace in the middle with cozy lounge chairs. perfect for cozy winter nights.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
148 Brookline Avehealthy-ish fast food burritos, good cheap eat
local pastry shop/cafe specializing in French treats like croissants & sticky buns, one of many branches in Boston. Divine sandwiches and desserts.
136 locals recommend
Flour Bakery
190 Massachusetts Avelocal pastry shop/cafe specializing in French treats like croissants & sticky buns, one of many branches in Boston. Divine sandwiches and desserts.
Moroccan dining experience with exquisite food/ambience and live music.
20 locals recommend
Tangierino Restaurant
83 Main StMoroccan dining experience with exquisite food/ambience and live music.
Asmara
739 Massachusetts AveBest Ethiopian food I've had in Boston
THE Arabian cafe to go to in Cambridge. Beautifully decorated, with a lovely glass alcove where you can enjoy a meal or a turkish coffee.
40 locals recommend
Andala Coffee House
286 Franklin StTHE Arabian cafe to go to in Cambridge. Beautifully decorated, with a lovely glass alcove where you can enjoy a meal or a turkish coffee.
Best Italian restaurants and pastries in Boston. Touristy enjoyable neighborhood, especially on weekends
405 locals recommend
North End
Best Italian restaurants and pastries in Boston. Touristy enjoyable neighborhood, especially on weekends
Getting Around
red line T and bus stop, 10 minute walk from the apartment
10 locals recommend
Davis Square MBTA Station
Holland Streetred line T and bus stop, 10 minute walk from the apartment
Arts & Culture
Tisch Library
35 Professors RowTufts university library open to the public
Boston Children's Museum
308 Congress Strecommended if you have children, they will love it.
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
465 Huntington AveInstitute of Contemporary Art, Boston
25 Harbor Shore DrMuseum of Science
1 Museum Of Science DrivewayIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans WayBoston Opera House
539 Washington StSymphony Hall
301 Massachusetts AveParks & Nature
gorgeous grounds, with swans and ducks all around the pond area. bring your leftover bread to feed the birds
440 locals recommend
Boston Public Garden
gorgeous grounds, with swans and ducks all around the pond area. bring your leftover bread to feed the birds
absolutely gorgeous esplanade for jogging or a romantic walk or just to sit and read. one of the most stunning spots in Boston
279 locals recommend
Charles River Esplanade
Charles River Esplanadesabsolutely gorgeous esplanade for jogging or a romantic walk or just to sit and read. one of the most stunning spots in Boston
Essentials
CVS
624 Massachusetts Avelocal pharmacy and convenience store, open till midnight
Whole Foods Market
413 Centre Stwhole foods in porter square, all things fresh and organic
Star Market
370 Western Avegrocery store in porter square, more affordable than whole foods
Highland Dry Cleaning & Tailoring
237 Highland AveShopping
must-see bookstore, check their schedule of book-signings by famous authors
33 locals recommend
Harvard Book Store
1256 Massachusetts Avemust-see bookstore, check their schedule of book-signings by famous authors
Boston's fashionable shopping street, lots of lovely outdoor cafes and people watching
647 locals recommend
Newbury Street
Newbury StreetBoston's fashionable shopping street, lots of lovely outdoor cafes and people watching
Prudential Center
800 Boylston StEverything Else
Harvard Square
Brattle Streetmarketplace with tons of booths, restaurants, arts & crafts, live street music, and shops. one of the MUST SEE's of Boston
517 locals recommend
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
1 S Market Stmarketplace with tons of booths, restaurants, arts & crafts, live street music, and shops. one of the MUST SEE's of Boston