Guidebook for Somerville
Food Scene
A unique coffee shop frequently rated one of the best in Boston. Specialty drinks, sandwiches, salads and breakfast.
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Diesel Cafe
257 Elm StA unique coffee shop frequently rated one of the best in Boston. Specialty drinks, sandwiches, salads and breakfast.
Yoshi's
132 College AveJapanese and Korean cuisine, including sushi.
Fresh, healthy, authentic Mediterranean cuisine. Written up in the Boston Globe's "Cheap Eats" column.
Noor Mediterranean Grill
136 College AveFresh, healthy, authentic Mediterranean cuisine. Written up in the Boston Globe's "Cheap Eats" column.
Tu Y Yo
858 BroadwayA Mexican food experience beyond enchiladas and tacos.
Deli-icious
20 College AveGenerous portions at a quintessential Boston-style deli.
Five Horses Tavern is built on craft beers from around the world. Their kitchen serves locally sourced modern American comfort food with many vegetarian options.
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Five Horses Tavern
400 Highland AveFive Horses Tavern is built on craft beers from around the world. Their kitchen serves locally sourced modern American comfort food with many vegetarian options.
This is a ramen-only menu, offering up a rich bowl of broth and noodles.
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Snappy Kitchen
234 Elm StThis is a ramen-only menu, offering up a rich bowl of broth and noodles.
Operating as a crêperie and café in
Davis Square since 1999. You can watch your crêpes being made!
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Mr. Crepe
51 Davis SquareOperating as a crêperie and café in
Davis Square since 1999. You can watch your crêpes being made!
J.P. Licks
659 Centre StIn an ice cream happy area, J.P. Licks has some of the best.
Guy Fieri and Rachel Ray of Food Network fame have both raved about this place. Nuff said.
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Boston Burger Co-Davis Sq
37 Davis SquareGuy Fieri and Rachel Ray of Food Network fame have both raved about this place. Nuff said.
Taipei Tokyo Cafe
7 Holland StreetExcellent Chinese cuisine and sushi.
Kung Fu Tea
131 Harvard AveExperts in the preparation of Bubble Tea.
A health conscious restaurant serving breakfast, gourmet wraps, sandwiches, smoothies and fresh juice.
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Blue Shirt Cafe
424 Highland AvenueA health conscious restaurant serving breakfast, gourmet wraps, sandwiches, smoothies and fresh juice.
A terrific locally owned self-serve frozen yogurt and espresso cafe. Oh yes, they also have a fireplace!
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iYo Cafe
234 Elm StreetA terrific locally owned self-serve frozen yogurt and espresso cafe. Oh yes, they also have a fireplace!
Local ingredients and beers define this delicious artisanal pizza joint in a circa-1939 candlepin bowling alley.
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Flatbread Company
45 Day StLocal ingredients and beers define this delicious artisanal pizza joint in a circa-1939 candlepin bowling alley.
Redbones serves up authentic Southern barbecue including Memphis and Baby Back ribs, pulled pork and smoked beef brisket. There are also vegetarian options, grilled fish and chicken.
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Redbones Barbecue
55 Chester StRedbones serves up authentic Southern barbecue including Memphis and Baby Back ribs, pulled pork and smoked beef brisket. There are also vegetarian options, grilled fish and chicken.
Anna's is locally owned using fresh ingredients and authentic recipes in their burritos, tacos, quesadillas and Mexican plates. Food is prepared in front of you.
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Anna's Taqueria
242 Cambridge StAnna's is locally owned using fresh ingredients and authentic recipes in their burritos, tacos, quesadillas and Mexican plates. Food is prepared in front of you.
A great neighborhood restaurant for Italian pastas & seafood dishes in a relaxed, Mediterranean-style atmosphere.
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Out Of The Blue
215 Elm StA great neighborhood restaurant for Italian pastas & seafood dishes in a relaxed, Mediterranean-style atmosphere.
A brunch lovers dream with traditional brunch items, American, Middle Eastern and other International flavors. Frequently up for Best of Boston awards.
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Sound Bites
704 Broadway Ball SquareA brunch lovers dream with traditional brunch items, American, Middle Eastern and other International flavors. Frequently up for Best of Boston awards.
Set inside a 1950s dining car, this retro diner turns out American breakfast and lunch favorites.
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Kelly's Diner
674 BroadwaySet inside a 1950s dining car, this retro diner turns out American breakfast and lunch favorites.
Coffee and tea, homemade pastries, lunch & breakfast sandwiches made to order.
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True Grounds
717 Broadway Ball SquareCoffee and tea, homemade pastries, lunch & breakfast sandwiches made to order.
Masala
1127 BroadwayGreat Indian and Nepali food.
Also D'Guru Restaurant. Indian food is cooked fresh in small batches every day.
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Guru the Caterer
1295 BroadwayAlso D'Guru Restaurant. Indian food is cooked fresh in small batches every day.
Arts & Culture
The Somerville Theater is an historic building with four screens. The main theater also has a stage used for dance and music performances.
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Somerville Theatre
55 Davis SquareThe Somerville Theater is an historic building with four screens. The main theater also has a stage used for dance and music performances.
Everything Else
Somerville Public Library West Branch
40 College AveHistoric building with good children's room.
Taza Chocolate
561 Windsor StSpecialty chocolates made in Somerville. Check out times to tour!
A small family-owned and operated artisan nut company. Their small batch roasted nuts are made on-site in a wide range of flavors.
Q's Nuts
349 Highland AveA small family-owned and operated artisan nut company. Their small batch roasted nuts are made on-site in a wide range of flavors.
Shopping
Also known as D2 to locals, this boutique gift shop is constantly updating its inventory.
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Davis Square
Also known as D2 to locals, this boutique gift shop is constantly updating its inventory.
Comicazi
407 Highland AveA comic book shop that also offers graphic novels, games, collectibles, toys and events.
A smart shop featuring a range of cocktail-making supplies & books, they also offer mixology classes.
The Boston Shaker
69 Holland StA smart shop featuring a range of cocktail-making supplies & books, they also offer mixology classes.
This is a small shop specializing in local, handmade crafts, including jewelry, cards, stationery & gifts.
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Magpie
416 Highland AveThis is a small shop specializing in local, handmade crafts, including jewelry, cards, stationery & gifts.
They provide you with everything from the rare and sought after to the classic offerings in wine, beer and liquor. Wine tastings are offered on a regular basis with their expert staff.
Downtown Wine & Spirits
225 Elm StThey provide you with everything from the rare and sought after to the classic offerings in wine, beer and liquor. Wine tastings are offered on a regular basis with their expert staff.
Porter Square
Fabulous independent bookstore with an in-house cafe.
A neighborhood bookstore with gently read books, new releases and bestsellers.
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The Book Shop
694 BroadwayA neighborhood bookstore with gently read books, new releases and bestsellers.
Blue Cloud Gallery
713 BroadwayInteresting, handcrafted, unique gifts created by local artisans.
Lyndell's Bakery has served delicious freshly baked cakes, pastries, pies, and breads daily since 1887. It is one of the oldest retail "scratch" bakeries in the country.
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Lyndell's Bakery
720 BroadwayLyndell's Bakery has served delicious freshly baked cakes, pastries, pies, and breads daily since 1887. It is one of the oldest retail "scratch" bakeries in the country.
Essentials
Now called Pepe Bocca this shop remains an Italian deli and grocery story. It now includes fresh bread and other baked goods, a line of Neapolitan street dishes, and more options for prepared foods.
Sessa's Cold Cuts & Italian
414 Highland AveNow called Pepe Bocca this shop remains an Italian deli and grocery story. It now includes fresh bread and other baked goods, a line of Neapolitan street dishes, and more options for prepared foods.
A specialty food and wine shop featuring handmade fresh pasta & ravioli, homemade sauces, prepared foods, sandwiches, artisanal cheeses, fresh bread, unique groceries, beer and wine.
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Dave's Fresh Pasta
81 Holland StA specialty food and wine shop featuring handmade fresh pasta & ravioli, homemade sauces, prepared foods, sandwiches, artisanal cheeses, fresh bread, unique groceries, beer and wine.
Fabulous farmer's market including fresh fruits and vegetables, along with locally made breads and pastries. Also fresh fish and meat. Wednesdays, May - November.
Davis Square Farmers Market
44 Herbert StFabulous farmer's market including fresh fruits and vegetables, along with locally made breads and pastries. Also fresh fish and meat. Wednesdays, May - November.
Star Market
370 Western AveFull service grocery store.
Drinks & Nightlife
Saloon is inspired by New York's iconic drinking spot with a focus on brown liquors and local beers. Hard to find, but worth the hunt.
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Saloon
255 Elm StSaloon is inspired by New York's iconic drinking spot with a focus on brown liquors and local beers. Hard to find, but worth the hunt.
A continually changing menu reflects the best seasonal & local ingredients available. The featured beer, wine, and cocktails, change seasonally.
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Spoke Wine Bar
89 Holland StA continually changing menu reflects the best seasonal & local ingredients available. The featured beer, wine, and cocktails, change seasonally.
An iconic diner reborn as an American restaurant serving chef-driven fare & craft cocktails.
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Rosebud American Kitchen & Bar
381 Summer StAn iconic diner reborn as an American restaurant serving chef-driven fare & craft cocktails.