Kathryn's Guidebook
Food scene
Best coffee in Somerville, delicious treats baked in house, yummy smoothies.
74 locals recommend
3 Little Figs
278 Highland AveBest coffee in Somerville, delicious treats baked in house, yummy smoothies.
Great local bar with awesome bar food, cocktails, beers and a juke box. Too many favorite dishes to list them all!
96 locals recommend
Highland Kitchen
150 Highland AveGreat local bar with awesome bar food, cocktails, beers and a juke box. Too many favorite dishes to list them all!
Best local donut shop in Boston. So many fun flavors and rotating specials. Brown butter hazelnut crunch is a favorite and the simple vanilla or honey glazed are perfect. (Note: the chocolate glazed donut is made with fairly dark chocolate so not everyone’s cup of tea.)
124 locals recommend
Union Square Donuts
20 Bow StBest local donut shop in Boston. So many fun flavors and rotating specials. Brown butter hazelnut crunch is a favorite and the simple vanilla or honey glazed are perfect. (Note: the chocolate glazed donut is made with fairly dark chocolate so not everyone’s cup of tea.)
Fabulous Peruvian restaurant. If you’re not familiar with Peruvian food, don’t worry! The staff is super nice and everything is soooo delicious.
16 locals recommend
Celeste
21 Bow StFabulous Peruvian restaurant. If you’re not familiar with Peruvian food, don’t worry! The staff is super nice and everything is soooo delicious.
Another coffee shop/cafe. Baked goods, salads and sandwiches should please the whole family.
91 locals recommend
Bloc Cafe
11 Bow StAnother coffee shop/cafe. Baked goods, salads and sandwiches should please the whole family.
One of the best restaurants in Boston. I’ve never been disappointed when I go here. Such unique food that is all to die for. Great cocktails and wine too.
109 locals recommend
Sarma
249 Pearl StOne of the best restaurants in Boston. I’ve never been disappointed when I go here. Such unique food that is all to die for. Great cocktails and wine too.
Great pizza and candle pin bowling (a specialty in New England).
74 locals recommend
Flatbread Company
45 Day StGreat pizza and candle pin bowling (a specialty in New England).
Gracie's Ice Cream
22 Union SquareCoffee and breakfast sandwiches (on biscuits) in the morning local beer and yummy food later in the day.
35 locals recommend
Winter Hill Brewing Company
328 BroadwayCoffee and breakfast sandwiches (on biscuits) in the morning local beer and yummy food later in the day.
Masala Square Indian Kitchen
23 Union SquareOur go to for Indian takeout.
Siam Ginger Thai Cuisine
22 Bow StOur go to for Thai take out
Boston Public Market
100 Hanover StEataly Boston
800 Boylston StLamplighter Brewing Co. - CX
110 North First StreetSightseeing
Great local spot that combines very small shops and food vendors. Plus there’s a fabulous wine bar (Rebel Rebel) and brewery (Remnant). Outdoor seating and rotating special events.
31 locals recommend
Bow Market
1 Bow Mkt WyGreat local spot that combines very small shops and food vendors. Plus there’s a fabulous wine bar (Rebel Rebel) and brewery (Remnant). Outdoor seating and rotating special events.
Fun, unique activity! Urban Axes takes safety very seriously so you have to be trained before starting and they have coaches assigned to each lane managing the experience. There’s also a bar on-site.
Urban Axes Boston
2 Union SquareFun, unique activity! Urban Axes takes safety very seriously so you have to be trained before starting and they have coaches assigned to each lane managing the experience. There’s also a bar on-site.
Somerville Theatre
55 Davis SquareNew movies, classic films and live shows.
Lovely view after an easy walk. Tower where one of the first American flags was raised. Playground right next to it as well.
35 locals recommend
Prospect Hill Park
68 Munroe StLovely view after an easy walk. Tower where one of the first American flags was raised. Playground right next to it as well.
Harvard Square
Brattle StreetMuseum of Science
1 Museum Of Science DrivewayIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans WayNorth End- Italian District
282 Hanover StRose Kennedy Greenway
Atlantic AvenueBoston Public Library
700 Boylston StFaneuil Hall Marketplace
1 S Market StFreedom Trail Starting Point
Freedom TrailOutdoors
A shaded bikepath that weaves through Somerville, Arlington, and out to Lexington. It is only a few blocks away. Great for walking, running, and strollers with the kids.
Somerville Community Path
Somerville Community PathBoston Common
139 Boylston StMiddlesex Fells Reservation
4 Woodland Rd
Charles River Esplanade
Charles River Esplanades