Guidebook for Somerville
Food Scene
Nice place for lunch or a drink. Menu is New American with a French twist.
30 residents recomanen
Foundry On Elm
255 Elm StNice place for lunch or a drink. Menu is New American with a French twist.
The only place around that has pizza certified by the Neapolitan Pizza Authority. Some interesting thin crust pizzas. Note it can be noisy when crowded.
64 residents recomanen
Posto
187 Elm StThe only place around that has pizza certified by the Neapolitan Pizza Authority. Some interesting thin crust pizzas. Note it can be noisy when crowded.
Eclectic crowd of people. Coffee is a nice medium roast and not watery like Dunkin's or burnt like Starbucks. Nice sandwiches.
90 residents recomanen
Diesel Cafe
257 Elm StEclectic crowd of people. Coffee is a nice medium roast and not watery like Dunkin's or burnt like Starbucks. Nice sandwiches.
Only place in the square that has a juice bar. Good place for vegan/veggie options. Decor is shabby than chic but quality of food is good.
11 residents recomanen
Blue Shirt Cafe
424 Highland AvenueOnly place in the square that has a juice bar. Good place for vegan/veggie options. Decor is shabby than chic but quality of food is good.
I always forgot about this place because it's a bit outside the square but the food is tasty Mediterranean/Croatian. Nice romantic ambiance.
8 residents recomanen
Sabur Restaurant
212 Holland StI always forgot about this place because it's a bit outside the square but the food is tasty Mediterranean/Croatian. Nice romantic ambiance.
Recently underwent a major renovation and their prices reflect the upscale interior, unfortunately. The portions are small; drinks are good. I recommend it with some reservation when you factor $$$
49 residents recomanen
Rosebud American Kitchen & Bar
381 Summer StRecently underwent a major renovation and their prices reflect the upscale interior, unfortunately. The portions are small; drinks are good. I recommend it with some reservation when you factor $$$
Davis only has two Indian places and this is the better of the two. Service is so-so, but food is good and the lunch buffet is good deal.
11 residents recomanen
Diva Indian Bistro
246 Elm StreetDavis only has two Indian places and this is the better of the two. Service is so-so, but food is good and the lunch buffet is good deal.
This is a pretty new addition to the Square and it has some high quality Mexian food. The prices (for Davis) are reasonable. There's no table service, but there are tables or you can do take out. It's not typical tex-mex, but rather closer to authentic Mexican street food.
16 residents recomanen
Tenóch Mexican
382 Highland AveThis is a pretty new addition to the Square and it has some high quality Mexian food. The prices (for Davis) are reasonable. There's no table service, but there are tables or you can do take out. It's not typical tex-mex, but rather closer to authentic Mexican street food.
McCabe's on Mass (CLOSED)
2046 Massachusetts AvenueThey're pretty busy on weekends for brunch and the brunch is very good!
Another good brunch place. Also has a great beer selection and outdoor seating in the warmer months.
24 residents recomanen
Christopher's
1920 Massachusetts AveAnother good brunch place. Also has a great beer selection and outdoor seating in the warmer months.
Good for families during the day as they have a small bowling alley (this was the original use of the building). Food is all locally sourced ingredients. Check out the bar made from the old bowling lanes and the chairs made from the old benches.
74 residents recomanen
Flatbread Company
45 Day StGood for families during the day as they have a small bowling alley (this was the original use of the building). Food is all locally sourced ingredients. Check out the bar made from the old bowling lanes and the chairs made from the old benches.
Better for take-away, not eat in. Has imported italian foods and is run by a guy from Naples. The food they make on-site is very good.
7 residents recomanen
Pepe Bocca
414 Highland AvenueBetter for take-away, not eat in. Has imported italian foods and is run by a guy from Naples. The food they make on-site is very good.
Dave's makes their own pasta in various forms and flavors! They also sell imported meats and cheeses as well as making amazing sandwiches! They have a wine selection but it's a bit pricey.
58 residents recomanen
Dave's Fresh Pasta
81 Holland StDave's makes their own pasta in various forms and flavors! They also sell imported meats and cheeses as well as making amazing sandwiches! They have a wine selection but it's a bit pricey.
The ice cream is just "ok" but the plaza in front is a good place to hang out on a warm night. Lots of people watching to be done.
298 residents recomanen
J.P. Licks
659 Centre StThe ice cream is just "ok" but the plaza in front is a good place to hang out on a warm night. Lots of people watching to be done.
Drinks & Nightlife
I, personally, do not like this place but so many people rave about it. I do, however, recommend the bar for a beer as they have a long beer list and it's it's very casual.
88 residents recomanen
Redbones Barbecue
55 Chester StI, personally, do not like this place but so many people rave about it. I do, however, recommend the bar for a beer as they have a long beer list and it's it's very casual.
This is actually a restaurant and bar but the bar is much more fun and interesting. They do tequila flights if you want to try different brands. They also serve brunch.
71 residents recomanen
The Spirit Bar
219 Elm StThis is actually a restaurant and bar but the bar is much more fun and interesting. They do tequila flights if you want to try different brands. They also serve brunch.
Essentials
Pemberton is a short walk from my house and has some nice cheeses, breads in addition to beer and wine. It's a tad pricey, but convenient.
43 residents recomanen
Pemberton Farms Marketplace
2225 Massachusetts AvePemberton is a short walk from my house and has some nice cheeses, breads in addition to beer and wine. It's a tad pricey, but convenient.
Bags are no longer free so bring your own. They also sell bags there for 10 cents or $1 (re-usable).
595 residents recomanen
Star Market
370 Western AveBags are no longer free so bring your own. They also sell bags there for 10 cents or $1 (re-usable).
CVS
624 Massachusetts AveOpen late and has a pharmacy.
It's a 15 minute walk but the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. There is a liquor store in Davis square, but it's nothing special.
63 residents recomanen
Ball Square Cafe & Breakfast
708 BroadwayIt's a 15 minute walk but the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. There is a liquor store in Davis square, but it's nothing special.
Everything Else
Nice quality frozen yogurt. People often hang here to read and do homework. They have discounted prices in winter depending on temperature. Better than Orange Leaf.
12 residents recomanen
iYo Cafe
234 Elm StreetNice quality frozen yogurt. People often hang here to read and do homework. They have discounted prices in winter depending on temperature. Better than Orange Leaf.
Getting Around
There are two entrances that are connected undergroud. One is Holland Street and the other is College Ave. Both go to the same place.
43 residents recomanen
Davis station
Elm StreetThere are two entrances that are connected undergroud. One is Holland Street and the other is College Ave. Both go to the same place.
Davis Square Bluebikes Station
Entertainment & Activities
The Somerville Theater is a fun place to hang out. They actually serve beer during the shows and the occassionally have concerts. The movies aren't always the latest, but they're usually popular and the fee is less than a normal theater. Be sure to check out the Meseum of Bad Art in the basement ... it's pretty.... bad. :-)
147 residents recomanen
Somerville Theatre
55 Davis SquareThe Somerville Theater is a fun place to hang out. They actually serve beer during the shows and the occassionally have concerts. The movies aren't always the latest, but they're usually popular and the fee is less than a normal theater. Be sure to check out the Meseum of Bad Art in the basement ... it's pretty.... bad. :-)