Guidebook for Somerville
Food Scene
Great for sweets, breakfast or a light lunch just a few blocks away. Their chocolate ginger cookies and apple cider donut muffins are particularly delicious.
74 locals recommend
3 Little Figs
278 Highland AveGreat for sweets, breakfast or a light lunch just a few blocks away. Their chocolate ginger cookies and apple cider donut muffins are particularly delicious.
You can't go wrong with any of their sweet or savory house made baked goods. Try the coffee or a raspberry lime rickey,a regional favorite.
35 locals recommend
Forge Baking Company
626 Somerville AveYou can't go wrong with any of their sweet or savory house made baked goods. Try the coffee or a raspberry lime rickey,a regional favorite.
This family run local favorite serves a hearty and delicious breakfast daily with brunch specials on the weekends.
78 locals recommend
Flora Restaurant
190 Massachusetts AveThis family run local favorite serves a hearty and delicious breakfast daily with brunch specials on the weekends.
A highly recommended local restaurant/bar serving dinner and brunch on Sundays.
96 locals recommend
Highland Kitchen
150 Highland AveA highly recommended local restaurant/bar serving dinner and brunch on Sundays.
Redbones Barbecue
55 Chester StFor local BBQ you can't beat Redbones.
A broad selection of sweet and savory crepes. The apple, grapes and brie crepe is my personal favorite.
18 locals recommend
Mr. Crepe
51 Davis SquareA broad selection of sweet and savory crepes. The apple, grapes and brie crepe is my personal favorite.
Zoe's
1105 Massachusetts AveZoe's is my favorite local Chinese restaurant.
True Bistro
1153 BroadwayA vegan restaurant with a great weekend brunch.
Vegan/vegetarian diner open 9a.m.-10p.m. Sun.-Thurs.and 9a.m.-11p.m. Fri.and Sat. Incredible vegan cakes and pies. The lemon meringue is my personal favorite.
36 locals recommend
Veggie Galaxy
450 Massachusetts AveVegan/vegetarian diner open 9a.m.-10p.m. Sun.-Thurs.and 9a.m.-11p.m. Fri.and Sat. Incredible vegan cakes and pies. The lemon meringue is my personal favorite.
Santarpios has the best pizza in Boston according to almost everyone I know. It's not fancy and we love it that way. It's in East Boston not far from the airport.
94 locals recommend
Santarpio's Pizza
111 Chelsea StSantarpios has the best pizza in Boston according to almost everyone I know. It's not fancy and we love it that way. It's in East Boston not far from the airport.
Everything Else
Bob's has the best local subs hands down. When I have family in from out of town they immediately and repeatedly request Bob's. It's takeout only.
10 locals recommend
Bob's Italian Foods
324 Main StBob's has the best local subs hands down. When I have family in from out of town they immediately and repeatedly request Bob's. It's takeout only.
Bova's is a 24 hour bakery in Boston's North End. If you have a late night sweets craving Bova's is heaven.
44 locals recommend
Bova's Bakery
134 Salem StBova's is a 24 hour bakery in Boston's North End. If you have a late night sweets craving Bova's is heaven.
Essentials
Star Market
370 Western AveThis supermarket is open 24 hours a day.
Shopping
Porter Square
An independent bookstore with a great cafe.
These wildly popular donuts sell out quickly and regularly so stop by early if you can.
124 locals recommend
Union Square Donuts
20 Bow StThese wildly popular donuts sell out quickly and regularly so stop by early if you can.
Arts & Culture
The Somerville Theatre offers a selection of current films and hosts concerts and other performances.
147 locals recommend
Somerville Theatre
55 Davis SquareThe Somerville Theatre offers a selection of current films and hosts concerts and other performances.