Guidebook for Somerville
Essentials
Walgreens
491 High StRetail pharmacy. Has toiletries, basic groceries etc.
Large fresh produce section, good range of international foods. Go on a weekday morning to avoid the crowds.
237 personas de la zona recomiendan
Market Basket
400 Somerville AveLarge fresh produce section, good range of international foods. Go on a weekday morning to avoid the crowds.
Trader Joe's
748 Memorial DrFarther away - bike/Lyft/bus ride. Fun snacks etc.
Star Market
370 Western AveBasic grocery store that's closest to our house.
Nice fresh, organic produce selection; pricier than other grocery stores.
1155 personas de la zona recomiendan
Whole Foods Market
413 Centre StNice fresh, organic produce selection; pricier than other grocery stores.
Hmart Cambridge
581 Massachusetts AveAsian grocery store
Reliable Market
45 Union SquareAsian grocery store
CHA Cambridge Hospital
1493 Cambridge StSweet Laundry
372 Washington St
The UPS Store
519 Somerville AvenueShipping, copying, printing; notary services can be scheduled in advance.
Food scene
Vietnamese and Thai food. We like the pad kee mao with tofu and extra broccoli. Good pad thai too. Eat in, pick up, or delivery.
13 personas de la zona recomiendan
Pho 'n Rice
289 Beacon StVietnamese and Thai food. We like the pad kee mao with tofu and extra broccoli. Good pad thai too. Eat in, pick up, or delivery.
Nice pizza wine bar. Great wild mushroom pizza. Indoor and outdoor seating, fun Davis Square area.
64 personas de la zona recomiendan
Posto
187 Elm StNice pizza wine bar. Great wild mushroom pizza. Indoor and outdoor seating, fun Davis Square area.
A collection of small Japanese restaurants in a mall by Porter Square. We like the vegetarian tempura udon at Tampopo.
Porter Exchange
1815 Massachusetts AveA collection of small Japanese restaurants in a mall by Porter Square. We like the vegetarian tempura udon at Tampopo.
Cafe Sushi
1105 Massachusetts AveSome favorites: stir fried green beans, garlic eggplant, pea tendrils
26 personas de la zona recomiendan
Zoe's
1105 Massachusetts AveSome favorites: stir fried green beans, garlic eggplant, pea tendrils
Petsi Pies
31 Putnam AveNice outdoor seating nook for Summer, in the middle of bustling Harvard Square.
58 personas de la zona recomiendan
Russell House Tavern
14 John F. Kennedy StNice outdoor seating nook for Summer, in the middle of bustling Harvard Square.
Bloc Cafe
11 Bow StNice indoor and outdoor seating in fun Union Square
Arrive early, before 10am to get a good seat under the lovely grape arbor for a hearty Summer brunch. Union Square.
78 personas de la zona recomiendan
Flora Restaurant
190 Massachusetts AveArrive early, before 10am to get a good seat under the lovely grape arbor for a hearty Summer brunch. Union Square.
Local, seasonal, for a special night out. Cozy and fun decor. Union Sq.
9 personas de la zona recomiendan
FIELD & VINE
9 Sanborn CtLocal, seasonal, for a special night out. Cozy and fun decor. Union Sq.
Sarma
249 Pearl StDiesel Cafe
257 Elm StGreat sandwiches, fun Davis Sq location
Alden & Harlow
40 Brattle StCozy patio, nice house veggie burger with sweet potato fries.
56 personas de la zona recomiendan
Atwood's Tavern
877 Cambridge StCozy patio, nice house veggie burger with sweet potato fries.
Veggie Crust - Somerville
445 Somerville Avevegetarian pizza, close-by, delivery
The pear tart - wow. Also, shakshuka, and avocado tartine. Harvard Sq.
212 personas de la zona recomiendan
Tatte Bakery & Café
70 Charles StThe pear tart - wow. Also, shakshuka, and avocado tartine. Harvard Sq.
Broadsheet Coffee Roasters
100 Kirkland StAndala Coffee House
286 Franklin StFlour Bakery
190 Massachusetts AveJuliet
263 Union SquareForge Baking Company
626 Somerville AveGrendel's Den Restaurant & Bar
89 Winthrop StUnion Square Donuts
20 Bow St
Flatbread Company
45 Day StFlatbread pizza, bowling, in Davis Square
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun brewery around the corner with frequent tastings, music and other events.
84 personas de la zona recomiendan
Aeronaut Brewing Company
14 Tyler StFun brewery around the corner with frequent tastings, music and other events.
Backbar
7 Sanborn CtFun outdoor/indoor space with pop up shops, wine bar, brewery, shopping.
31 personas de la zona recomiendan
Bow Market
1 Bow Mkt WyFun outdoor/indoor space with pop up shops, wine bar, brewery, shopping.
Lamplighter Brewing Co.
284 BroadwayParks & Nature
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
136 Irving StWooded grounds, open to the public, just around the corner
Jogging along the Charles River is great... lots of bridges so you have many options for routes and distance to loop out and back.
279 personas de la zona recomiendan
Charles River Esplanade
Charles River EsplanadesJogging along the Charles River is great... lots of bridges so you have many options for routes and distance to loop out and back.
Somerville Community Path
Somerville Community PathEntertainment & Activities
Rock climbing gym, cardio machines, weights, yoga, co-working space w/ wifi, coffee bar
65 personas de la zona recomiendan
Brooklyn Boulders Somerville
12A Tyler StRock climbing gym, cardio machines, weights, yoga, co-working space w/ wifi, coffee bar
Harvard Film Archive
24 Quincy StreetBrattle Theatre
40 Brattle StSomerville Theatre
55 Davis SquareAMC Assembly Row 12
395 Artisan WayKendall Square Cinema
355 Binney StEsh Circus Arts
44 Park St
The Dance Complex
536 Massachusetts AveGetting Around
Hertz
646 Somerville AveCar rental
Harvard station
1 Brattle StRed line MBTA subway stop and Commuter Rail
Porter station
1899 Massachusetts AveRed line stop
Union Square
Green line MBTA stop - new March 2022
191 Beacon St
191 Beacon StreetBlue bike shared bike station
Shopping
Winter Farmers Market - Saturday mornings
26 personas de la zona recomiendan
The Center for Arts at the Armory
191 Highland AveWinter Farmers Market - Saturday mornings
Big vintage clothing shop and costumes. Great deals.
8 personas de la zona recomiendan
The Garment District
200 BroadwayBig vintage clothing shop and costumes. Great deals.
The Goodwill Store
678 Centre StVintage clothing shopping in lively Davis Square