Guidebook for Boston
Food Scene
Excellent bakery with delicious pastries, good coffee and it's on the way to the T.
37 locals recommend
Canto 6 Bakery & Cafe
3346 Washington StreetExcellent bakery with delicious pastries, good coffee and it's on the way to the T.
Good gastropub fare at a decent price. They do their own charcuterie, choose lots of local/organic ingredients and have a pretty good beer list with lots of cool local brews. Definitely recommend!
82 locals recommend
Canary Square
435 S Huntington AveGood gastropub fare at a decent price. They do their own charcuterie, choose lots of local/organic ingredients and have a pretty good beer list with lots of cool local brews. Definitely recommend!
Ten Tables
597 Centre StThe finest dining in all of JP!
Grass Fed
605 Centre StreetFancy hamburgers!
The best choice for NY style pizza and subs. Not fancy, but when you want a lot of food and don't want to pay a lot, they always pull through. There's a lot to be said for the basics sometimes!
11 locals recommend
Same Old Place
662 Centre StThe best choice for NY style pizza and subs. Not fancy, but when you want a lot of food and don't want to pay a lot, they always pull through. There's a lot to be said for the basics sometimes!
Pan Asian noodles, sushi, rice dishes, etc. Good stuff at good prices.
79 locals recommend
JP Seafood Cafe
730 Centre StPan Asian noodles, sushi, rice dishes, etc. Good stuff at good prices.
Purple Cactus
674 Centre StDecent burritos, pretty good chili.
Food Wall
387 Centre StreetThe best greasy Chinese food in JP! Open late.
Cafe Bartlett Sq
154 Green StPizza place by the T station. Fancy pizza.
Nice cafe on Centre St. Sandwiches, pastries and other light foods available. Great seating area though it does get crowded.
145 locals recommend
Caffè Nero
733 Centre StNice cafe on Centre St. Sandwiches, pastries and other light foods available. Great seating area though it does get crowded.
JP finally got a true burrito joint! I love this place if you're looking for authentic mexican style burritos, tortas, etc.
60 locals recommend
Chilacates Amory St
224 Amory StJP finally got a true burrito joint! I love this place if you're looking for authentic mexican style burritos, tortas, etc.
Cafe Beirut
654 Centre StA bit pricey, but very authentic Lebanese/eastern mediterranean food.
Everything Else
Green Street station
150 Green StThe local subway stop--on the Orange line.
Take the brewery tour and learn all about the beer that lead the craft brewing revival!
164 locals recommend
Samuel Adams Boston Brewery
30 Germania StreetTake the brewery tour and learn all about the beer that lead the craft brewing revival!
Sightseeing
Boston's largest park. Home to acres of wilderness, playing fields, the zoo, the old zoo cages (spooky,) a golf course and Thoreau once lived there.
Running/walking trails.
188 locals recommend
Franklin Park Zoo
1 Franklin Park RdBoston's largest park. Home to acres of wilderness, playing fields, the zoo, the old zoo cages (spooky,) a golf course and Thoreau once lived there.
Running/walking trails.
A nice place for a walk, to rent a sailboat or just to relax on a nice day.
218 locals recommend
Jamaica Pond
A nice place for a walk, to rent a sailboat or just to relax on a nice day.
Beautiful park with lots of trees. The trees have notes so you know what kind of tree it is. Very handy.
379 locals recommend
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
125 ArborwayBeautiful park with lots of trees. The trees have notes so you know what kind of tree it is. Very handy.
Franklin Park Zoo
1 Franklin Park RdIt's a zoo!
Drinks & Nightlife
The local bar that's also a tourist attraction. Good beer choices, excellent whisky choices and decent food.
63 locals recommend
Doyle's Cafe
The local bar that's also a tourist attraction. Good beer choices, excellent whisky choices and decent food.
A great bar to catch the JP hipster scene and drink some tasty beers. No food, no lights, great music and only select sports on the TV (soccer, playoffs, probably rugby.)
66 locals recommend
Brendan Behan Pub
378 Centre StA great bar to catch the JP hipster scene and drink some tasty beers. No food, no lights, great music and only select sports on the TV (soccer, playoffs, probably rugby.)
Good pizza, food and drinks, live music several nights a week.
107 locals recommend
Bella Luna & The Milky Way
284 Amory StGood pizza, food and drinks, live music several nights a week.
Essentials
Stop & Shop
301 Centre StBig mondo supermarket!
Whole Foods Market
413 Centre StFancy groceries.
Shopping
Convenience store, bad food and beer/wine. It's local so it's convenient but that's about all it has going for it.
12 locals recommend
Ruggiero's Market & Liquors - Beer & Wine - Deli & Pizza
3345 Washington StConvenience store, bad food and beer/wine. It's local so it's convenient but that's about all it has going for it.
Fancy sandwiches, coffee, beer/wine and groceries. Mostly organic, lots of local stuff and expensive. Worth it for the sandwiches and coffee but you can get better prices elsewhere in town.
149 locals recommend
City Feed and Supply
672 Centre StFancy sandwiches, coffee, beer/wine and groceries. Mostly organic, lots of local stuff and expensive. Worth it for the sandwiches and coffee but you can get better prices elsewhere in town.
Blanchards - Jamaica Plain
741 Centre StThe big liquor store in JP.
Cool wine and beer boutique. Knowledgeable staff, cool selection but a little pricey. A good stop for the beer/wine shopper who likes to consult with salespeople to get the perfect bottle.
23 locals recommend
Streetcar
488 Centre StCool wine and beer boutique. Knowledgeable staff, cool selection but a little pricey. A good stop for the beer/wine shopper who likes to consult with salespeople to get the perfect bottle.
Walgreens Pharmacy
980 American Legion HwyPharmacy/Chemist