Guidebook for Somerville
Food Scene
One of our favorites for take out Central American/Mexican plates. Just point to what you want and how much...and don't forget the fried plantains and Horchata drink!
25 locals recommend
Taco Loco Mexican Grill
46 BroadwayOne of our favorites for take out Central American/Mexican plates. Just point to what you want and how much...and don't forget the fried plantains and Horchata drink!
"Small batch beer made in house, for the house.
Ethically sourced, premium coffee hand-crafted by highly trained baristas. Small plates, salads and gourmet sandwiches."
35 locals recommend
Winter Hill Brewing Company
328 Broadway"Small batch beer made in house, for the house.
Ethically sourced, premium coffee hand-crafted by highly trained baristas. Small plates, salads and gourmet sandwiches."
Winter Hill Brewing Company
328 BroadwayBread!...fresh...and cakes....
"...Greek eatery and bar in Somerville focuses on signature cocktails, while the menu offers a simple yet satisfying array of mostly smaller plates – think pitas and dip – along with dishes like kebabs."
26 locals recommend
Daddy Jones Bar
525 Medford St"...Greek eatery and bar in Somerville focuses on signature cocktails, while the menu offers a simple yet satisfying array of mostly smaller plates – think pitas and dip – along with dishes like kebabs."
Breakfast or lunch in an old style, classic Americana, dining car. Lines start forming later in the morning on Saturdays. See http://www.kellysdiner.net/
Note: cash only
23 locals recommend
Kelly's Diner
674 BroadwayBreakfast or lunch in an old style, classic Americana, dining car. Lines start forming later in the morning on Saturdays. See http://www.kellysdiner.net/
Note: cash only
This breakfast cafe consistently gets great reviews and lines form on the weekends. See http://ballsquarecafe.com/
63 locals recommend
Ball Square Cafe & Breakfast
708 BroadwayThis breakfast cafe consistently gets great reviews and lines form on the weekends. See http://ballsquarecafe.com/
Great food...try the Porcini Ravioli or one of the Risotto dishes.
7 locals recommend
Bacco Ristorante & Bar
107 Salem StGreat food...try the Porcini Ravioli or one of the Risotto dishes.
I can say the lamb kabob plate was delicious as was the baklava! There are a few tables inside this small restaurant but I think most do take-out or delivery. Very clean, nice looking place. Shawarma plates and kabobs! Prices very reasonable. Friendly people. Monday to Sunday 11am-11pm.
Falafel Place
1 Main StI can say the lamb kabob plate was delicious as was the baklava! There are a few tables inside this small restaurant but I think most do take-out or delivery. Very clean, nice looking place. Shawarma plates and kabobs! Prices very reasonable. Friendly people. Monday to Sunday 11am-11pm.
Drinks & Nightlife
Local bar with good beer and pub food selection as well as a good place to catch "the game" or play Keno.
10 locals recommend
Casey's
173 BroadwayLocal bar with good beer and pub food selection as well as a good place to catch "the game" or play Keno.
Olde Magoun's Saloon
518 Medford StOld but classy pub with good pub food, good beer selection.
Locals sports bar....with darts... and was featured in a movie with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Kevin Hart.
14 locals recommend
On the Hill Tavern
499 BroadwayLocals sports bar....with darts... and was featured in a movie with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Kevin Hart.
Davis Square
Bars, restaurants and music can be had in Davis Square.
Everything Else
TD Garden
100 Legends WyIt's "the Garden" ... where the Celtics and Bruins play!
Arts & Culture
This three masted, wooden frigate, known as "Old Ironsides" is "the world's oldest commissioned naval vessel afloat..."
118 locals recommend
USS Constitution Museum
This three masted, wooden frigate, known as "Old Ironsides" is "the world's oldest commissioned naval vessel afloat..."
Visit the musuem, the omni theater and then take a Duck Tour from this location!
560 locals recommend
Museum of Science
1 Museum Of Science DrivewayVisit the musuem, the omni theater and then take a Duck Tour from this location!
For the smaller kids in the group.....pre-school to early school years. Stuff to climb on and explore. Be prepared for lots of kids and lots of interactive stuff....
162 locals recommend
Boston Children's Museum
308 Congress StFor the smaller kids in the group.....pre-school to early school years. Stuff to climb on and explore. Be prepared for lots of kids and lots of interactive stuff....
Harvard University
3 Oxford StreetBecause it's "Hahvad"!
MIT Museum
314 Massachusetts AveBecause it's MIT....and the campus isn't much to look at.
Sightseeing
Bunker Hill Monument
Monument SquarePart of the American Revolution history....
Old North Church & Historic Site
193 Salem StHistory!
Lexington
American Revolution - - - statues near the center of town
See where the "shot heard round the world" was fired. Revolutionary War experts are usually walking around, dressed in period clothing, ready to answer all your history questions.
13 locals recommend
Old North Bridge
Old North BridgeSee where the "shot heard round the world" was fired. Revolutionary War experts are usually walking around, dressed in period clothing, ready to answer all your history questions.
Shopping
Assembly Row
Assembly RowShopping, restaurants, movie theater.
Essentials
One of the area's larger grocery stores. We shop here on a regular basis.
248 locals recommend
Stop & Shop
779 McGrath HwyOne of the area's larger grocery stores. We shop here on a regular basis.