Guidebook for Brookline

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Guidebook for Brookline

Food Scene

Modern Japanese Green Tea lounge. It's gorgeous inside, the establishment is ample in space and carries a soothing vibe. It's a great place to visit if you're in the area. * under 10 mins walking *
Gen Sou En Teahouse
299 Harvard St
Modern Japanese Green Tea lounge. It's gorgeous inside, the establishment is ample in space and carries a soothing vibe. It's a great place to visit if you're in the area. * under 10 mins walking *
Awesome place to get some really great ramen! The portions are huge, and the small ramen shop attracts customers from all over Boston. * under 10 mins walking *
44 locals recommend
Ganko Ittetsu Ramen - Brookline
318 Harvard St
44 locals recommend
Awesome place to get some really great ramen! The portions are huge, and the small ramen shop attracts customers from all over Boston. * under 10 mins walking *
Literally the best place ever to get bread and sweet pastries. Everything is baked fresh. This bakery is known all-over, and folks from neighboring cities/towns come for a fresh baguette or rosemary garlic bread. On Saturday mornings they make ham and cheese croissants that sell uberly fast!
41 locals recommend
Clear Flour Bakery
178 Thorndike St
41 locals recommend
Literally the best place ever to get bread and sweet pastries. Everything is baked fresh. This bakery is known all-over, and folks from neighboring cities/towns come for a fresh baguette or rosemary garlic bread. On Saturday mornings they make ham and cheese croissants that sell uberly fast!
top notch traditional Japanese restaurant. It was considered Boston's best sushi restaurant of the year for 5 years running. They're esteemed for making sushi that they don't ordinarily make at other restaurants. The decor is nothing short of breathtaking. It's really great to go with friends or with family. Did I mention that they give you warm towels to wash your hands with before taking your order? Some nights the servers dress in traditional garments. * ~15 mins walking *
34 locals recommend
FuGaKyu Japanese Cuisine
1280 Beacon St
34 locals recommend
top notch traditional Japanese restaurant. It was considered Boston's best sushi restaurant of the year for 5 years running. They're esteemed for making sushi that they don't ordinarily make at other restaurants. The decor is nothing short of breathtaking. It's really great to go with friends or with family. Did I mention that they give you warm towels to wash your hands with before taking your order? Some nights the servers dress in traditional garments. * ~15 mins walking *
Small family-owned and run Italian restaurant. I personally am not a big fan of Italian food, but It's the only restaurant that I'll go back to consistently for their seafood marinera. Typically when stuck eating Italian food, I'll eat the protein and leave the sauce and pasta alone, but this restaurant was a game-changer for me. * Under 10 mins walking *
21 locals recommend
Carlos Cucina Italiana
131 Brighton Ave
21 locals recommend
Small family-owned and run Italian restaurant. I personally am not a big fan of Italian food, but It's the only restaurant that I'll go back to consistently for their seafood marinera. Typically when stuck eating Italian food, I'll eat the protein and leave the sauce and pasta alone, but this restaurant was a game-changer for me. * Under 10 mins walking *
Great north-Indian cuisine. It's a beautiful place with inexpensive prices. The food is top notch and great quality! * ~10 mins walking *
10 locals recommend
Punjab Palace
109 Brighton Ave
10 locals recommend
Great north-Indian cuisine. It's a beautiful place with inexpensive prices. The food is top notch and great quality! * ~10 mins walking *
House chocolates, Baklava, delicious delicate cakes, and great coffee. It's an amazing place to go for something sweet. Whenever I want to surprise someone with a pleasant evening, I take them there. The ambiance is very European. The establishment closes at 12am so it's almost never too late to go! * bus + train, 15 mins total *
37 locals recommend
Athan's Bakery - Brookline
1621 Beacon St
37 locals recommend
House chocolates, Baklava, delicious delicate cakes, and great coffee. It's an amazing place to go for something sweet. Whenever I want to surprise someone with a pleasant evening, I take them there. The ambiance is very European. The establishment closes at 12am so it's almost never too late to go! * bus + train, 15 mins total *

Drinks & Nightlife

Voted the most authentic Hookah Lounge in Boston. The prices are great, they have awesome tea served traditionally in glass cups. The place is elegantly dim-lit and with red satin fabric. Although the establishment is always full, somehow they manage to make great conversation extremely manageable. * 5 mins walking *
12 locals recommend
Habibi's Lounge
1217 Commonwealth Avenue
12 locals recommend
Voted the most authentic Hookah Lounge in Boston. The prices are great, they have awesome tea served traditionally in glass cups. The place is elegantly dim-lit and with red satin fabric. Although the establishment is always full, somehow they manage to make great conversation extremely manageable. * 5 mins walking *
The most frequented bar in Allston possibly. Good drinks, and the prices aren't too bad. They also have an awesome patio in the back open from Thursday to Sunday. * ~10 mins walking *
6 locals recommend
The Draft Bar and Grille
34 Harvard Ave
6 locals recommend
The most frequented bar in Allston possibly. Good drinks, and the prices aren't too bad. They also have an awesome patio in the back open from Thursday to Sunday. * ~10 mins walking *
The laid-back local bar. All sorts of people come in for inexpensive drinks to chat about their day or meet-up with a friend they hadn't seen in a while. Their menu is humble and very inexpensive, as are their drinks. If you're tired but still want to go out for a drink, this is the place for it. * ~5 minutes walking *
6 locals recommend
The Avenue Allston
1249 Commonwealth Avenue
6 locals recommend
The laid-back local bar. All sorts of people come in for inexpensive drinks to chat about their day or meet-up with a friend they hadn't seen in a while. Their menu is humble and very inexpensive, as are their drinks. If you're tired but still want to go out for a drink, this is the place for it. * ~5 minutes walking *
Thriving location for awesome concerts including international acts. * 15 mins walking *
33 locals recommend
Brighton Music Hall
158 Brighton Ave
33 locals recommend
Thriving location for awesome concerts including international acts. * 15 mins walking *
This is a club that I've never gone into, but it's always filled and packed with excitement. Their club nights vary as different entertainment companies host different club events bringing in varying demographics. It's really close too! * ~5 mins walking*
23 locals recommend
Wonder Bar
186 Harvard Ave
23 locals recommend
This is a club that I've never gone into, but it's always filled and packed with excitement. Their club nights vary as different entertainment companies host different club events bringing in varying demographics. It's really close too! * ~5 mins walking*
Night Club for College Students. It also has great food! Not great for a romantic night, but if you want to have a nice meal and thirst-out on a fish-bowl that's the place. This is without a doubt the youngest most adventurous nightclub in the area. * ~10 mins walking *
60 locals recommend
Tavern in the Square
120 Beverly St
60 locals recommend
Night Club for College Students. It also has great food! Not great for a romantic night, but if you want to have a nice meal and thirst-out on a fish-bowl that's the place. This is without a doubt the youngest most adventurous nightclub in the area. * ~10 mins walking *

Parks & Nature

A little bit more than your average park. It's a huge field where many go to walk their dogs. When I say the field is huge, it really is that big. There are a variety of trees lining the periphery. It's in an area where you can see amazing new england style homes. The best aspect of this park is the pond and what surrounds it. It's referred to as a Sanctuary. The Sanctuary is essentially a wooden path that takes you into a natural area. It's filled with trees and gives you a great sense of peace. I'd post pictures if I could!
Halls Pond
A little bit more than your average park. It's a huge field where many go to walk their dogs. When I say the field is huge, it really is that big. There are a variety of trees lining the periphery. It's in an area where you can see amazing new england style homes. The best aspect of this park is the pond and what surrounds it. It's referred to as a Sanctuary. The Sanctuary is essentially a wooden path that takes you into a natural area. It's filled with trees and gives you a great sense of peace. I'd post pictures if I could!
Beautiful arboretum now owned by Harvard university. A wonderful place to go for a picnic, or just walk around and get lost. It's ample huge space give off a very serene and calming sensation. Commute bus + train 45 mins, or Uber 15 mins.
379 locals recommend
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
125 Arborway
379 locals recommend
Beautiful arboretum now owned by Harvard university. A wonderful place to go for a picnic, or just walk around and get lost. It's ample huge space give off a very serene and calming sensation. Commute bus + train 45 mins, or Uber 15 mins.
The classy principle park of Boston. It's a straight shoot on the train to the last stop. it takes 20 minutes to get there. It's a beautiful park that's half garden and half field. It's a staple Bostonian experience! During the summer they often have live music and concerts! * 20 mins on train *
567 locals recommend
Boston Common
139 Boylston St
567 locals recommend
The classy principle park of Boston. It's a straight shoot on the train to the last stop. it takes 20 minutes to get there. It's a beautiful park that's half garden and half field. It's a staple Bostonian experience! During the summer they often have live music and concerts! * 20 mins on train *

Arts & Culture

Harvard University is historic as it gets, need I say more?! Take the bus to be dropped off right at the gate. The commute is one bus ride that takes approx. 15-20 minutes.
574 locals recommend
Harvard University
3 Oxford Street
574 locals recommend
Harvard University is historic as it gets, need I say more?! Take the bus to be dropped off right at the gate. The commute is one bus ride that takes approx. 15-20 minutes.
One of the 3 Independent, Arthouse and Foreign film theaters. This theater is really old school with an elegant charm. They have late night specials which are sometimes free if you show-up early enough! It's a local favorite. Also there's a pizza place around the corner to get a bite before or after a viewing! * ~ 10 mins walking *
194 locals recommend
Coolidge Corner Theatre
290 Harvard St
194 locals recommend
One of the 3 Independent, Arthouse and Foreign film theaters. This theater is really old school with an elegant charm. They have late night specials which are sometimes free if you show-up early enough! It's a local favorite. Also there's a pizza place around the corner to get a bite before or after a viewing! * ~ 10 mins walking *
It's famous. The MFA Boston is amazing. I go all the time for their free exhibitions, last one was a modern japanese art/Anime exhibition. It's definitely one of the must-do's of visiting Boston regardless of where you are. The Museum is huge and so it's worth waking up early to go visit. The commute is a breeze, you take the bus for give or take 10 minutes, and then take the train 2 stops or walk the 5 minutes instead.
1042 locals recommend
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
465 Huntington Ave
1042 locals recommend
It's famous. The MFA Boston is amazing. I go all the time for their free exhibitions, last one was a modern japanese art/Anime exhibition. It's definitely one of the must-do's of visiting Boston regardless of where you are. The Museum is huge and so it's worth waking up early to go visit. The commute is a breeze, you take the bus for give or take 10 minutes, and then take the train 2 stops or walk the 5 minutes instead.
The museum of African American History. A small but wonderful museum that goes over the historical happenings of Massachusetts and it's role in the civil rights movement. It's a key stop to make while in Boston. * 20 mins on train *
23 locals recommend
Museum of African American History
46 Joy St
23 locals recommend
The museum of African American History. A small but wonderful museum that goes over the historical happenings of Massachusetts and it's role in the civil rights movement. It's a key stop to make while in Boston. * 20 mins on train *
MIT is known for its technological advancements. If you don't know about MIT, idk what to tell you! Take the train to Hynes Convention center and hop on the 1 bus to MIT, * 30 mins *
330 locals recommend
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
77 Massachusetts Ave
330 locals recommend
MIT is known for its technological advancements. If you don't know about MIT, idk what to tell you! Take the train to Hynes Convention center and hop on the 1 bus to MIT, * 30 mins *

Shopping

Boston's quaint rendition of NYC's 5th Avenue. It's the only think I can really compare it too. It's a charmingly beautifully New England street consisting of fabulous shopping stores ranging from Guess, Valentino and Hermés to Nike town and Urban Outfitters. There are also a few restaurants and ice cream establishments. Even if you don't shop, it's worth it just for the great vibe! * ~10 mins on train *
647 locals recommend
Newbury Street
Newbury Street
647 locals recommend
Boston's quaint rendition of NYC's 5th Avenue. It's the only think I can really compare it too. It's a charmingly beautifully New England street consisting of fabulous shopping stores ranging from Guess, Valentino and Hermés to Nike town and Urban Outfitters. There are also a few restaurants and ice cream establishments. Even if you don't shop, it's worth it just for the great vibe! * ~10 mins on train *
In reality it's Copley Place + Prudential Mall. Copley place is the first half which is exclusively consisting of classic fashion house brands. It's as beautiful as it can be almost intimidating. However, it's worth to look around ! It's quite a view. The Prudential mall is a bit more toned down. It's more family oriented. Great restaurants and still great stores like LaCoste, Express, Club Monaco etc..
280 locals recommend
Prudential Center
800 Boylston St
280 locals recommend
In reality it's Copley Place + Prudential Mall. Copley place is the first half which is exclusively consisting of classic fashion house brands. It's as beautiful as it can be almost intimidating. However, it's worth to look around ! It's quite a view. The Prudential mall is a bit more toned down. It's more family oriented. Great restaurants and still great stores like LaCoste, Express, Club Monaco etc..

Essentials

3 blocks away
596 locals recommend
Star Market
370 Western Ave
596 locals recommend
3 blocks away
10 mins walking
409 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
748 Memorial Dr
409 locals recommend
10 mins walking
2 blocks away
6 locals recommend
Thorndike Laundromat / Highlander Self Service Laundry
180 Thorndike St
6 locals recommend
2 blocks away
A super awesome convenience store! They have everything you need from snacks, toothbrushes/toothpaste, and laundry detergent to Wine/Beer, a Delhi, and they even do free wine, beer or coffee tasting between 6-8pm on most days. * 2 blocks away *
182 Thorndike St
182 Thorndike Street
A super awesome convenience store! They have everything you need from snacks, toothbrushes/toothpaste, and laundry detergent to Wine/Beer, a Delhi, and they even do free wine, beer or coffee tasting between 6-8pm on most days. * 2 blocks away *
Hardware store! You never know. It's 2 blocks away.
Aborn True Value Hardware
438 Harvard Street
Hardware store! You never know. It's 2 blocks away.
One of the top 5 best hospitals in Boston. That speaks volumes considering how Boston is known for it's top notch health system and services * 10 mins on bus * 66 - Brigham Circle Stop
Brigham And Womans
800 Huntington Ave
One of the top 5 best hospitals in Boston. That speaks volumes considering how Boston is known for it's top notch health system and services * 10 mins on bus * 66 - Brigham Circle Stop

Sightseeing

The John Hancock Tower is a historical skyscraper. You can get pretty high up for free (floor 64 I think) After that I believe you have to pay a fee.
14 locals recommend
John Hancock Tower
200 Clarendon Street
14 locals recommend
The John Hancock Tower is a historical skyscraper. You can get pretty high up for free (floor 64 I think) After that I believe you have to pay a fee.
The monument to those affected by the Boston Bombing * 15 mins on train *
48 locals recommend
Marathon Finish line
678-652 Boylston St
48 locals recommend
The monument to those affected by the Boston Bombing * 15 mins on train *
The first library of Boston. It is luxurious as it is beautiful and historic. The art to be viewed is amazing, and the architecture is to die for. It's an absolute must if you come to Boston. * 15 minutes on train *
288 locals recommend
Boston Public Library
700 Boylston St
288 locals recommend
The first library of Boston. It is luxurious as it is beautiful and historic. The art to be viewed is amazing, and the architecture is to die for. It's an absolute must if you come to Boston. * 15 minutes on train *