Guidebook for Boston
Food Scene
Great little spot for coffee, cappuccino, or some light food. They have wifi, and it generally isn't too crowded. They also have a decent beer selection if you want a drink in the evening.
7 locals recommend
Simpli Bar & Bites
3840 Washington StGreat little spot for coffee, cappuccino, or some light food. They have wifi, and it generally isn't too crowded. They also have a decent beer selection if you want a drink in the evening.
Good coffee. Great breakfast sandwiches. Wifi. It can be crowded at times.
56 locals recommend
Brassica Kitchen + Cafe
3710 Washington StGood coffee. Great breakfast sandwiches. Wifi. It can be crowded at times.
Great restaurant/pub. They make a good veggie burger. Often have live music on Friday/Sat nights. They also do a good brunch. I recommend the breakfast burrito.
40 locals recommend
The Dogwood
3712 Washington StGreat restaurant/pub. They make a good veggie burger. Often have live music on Friday/Sat nights. They also do a good brunch. I recommend the breakfast burrito.
Bukhara Indian Bistro
3698 Washington StYummy Indian food.
They have really tasty burgers (including veggie and portabello), with interesting toppings. They do a "Beerger" Wednesday special, where you can get a burger, a craft beer, and fries for $11 or $12.
They've also recently opened a second location just blocks from our place (and across from the Forest Hills T station).
53 locals recommend
Grass Fed
605 Centre StreetThey have really tasty burgers (including veggie and portabello), with interesting toppings. They do a "Beerger" Wednesday special, where you can get a burger, a craft beer, and fries for $11 or $12.
They've also recently opened a second location just blocks from our place (and across from the Forest Hills T station).
Caffè Nero
733 Centre StEuropean style coffee shop. Pretty new. Cozy atmosphere.
Essentials
Very close, natural food grocery. Pretty decent selection. Good beer selection. A bit expensive, but you're paying for the convenience of proximity, and a premium for organic/natural foods.
36 locals recommend
Harvest Co-Op Markets
3815 Washington StreetVery close, natural food grocery. Pretty decent selection. Good beer selection. A bit expensive, but you're paying for the convenience of proximity, and a premium for organic/natural foods.
Everything Else
J.P. Licks
659 Centre StGreat ice cream, lots of flavors. They also roast coffee.
Monumental Cupcakes
36 South StPretty close. Pretty tasty.
Great beer and wine and spirits selection. I'm a sucker for craft brews, and I always find something new and interesting to try.
23 locals recommend
Blanchards - Jamaica Plain
741 Centre StGreat beer and wine and spirits selection. I'm a sucker for craft brews, and I always find something new and interesting to try.
Really tasty breads baked in Maine (Jon's home state) and shipped in each morning.
19 locals recommend
When Pigs Fly
613 Centre StReally tasty breads baked in Maine (Jon's home state) and shipped in each morning.
Shopping
Thrift store - they have a book section in the back. I'm a sucker for used books. You can find some treasures for super cheap. I got a hard cover of the latest Song of Ice and Fire book for $2 or $3.
30 locals recommend
Boomerangs Jamaica Plain
716 Centre StThrift store - they have a book section in the back. I'm a sucker for used books. You can find some treasures for super cheap. I got a hard cover of the latest Song of Ice and Fire book for $2 or $3.
Arts & Culture
They usually have themed exhibits featuring local artists. You never know what you'll find.
UFORGE Gallery
They usually have themed exhibits featuring local artists. You never know what you'll find.
Sightseeing
Really nice green space. Super close. Beautiful for walking or running, especially in the spring. Lots of paths, both paved and not. They have tons of lilac varietals in the Spring.
379 locals recommend
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
125 ArborwayReally nice green space. Super close. Beautiful for walking or running, especially in the spring. Lots of paths, both paved and not. They have tons of lilac varietals in the Spring.