Abigail's Guidebook
Food scene
Anna’s Taqueria has the best burritos and quesadillas in the Boston area. Try adding the grilled vegetables to your order- they will let you choose which ones you want and cut them up in front of you.
124 locals recommend
Anna's Taqueria
242 Cambridge StAnna’s Taqueria has the best burritos and quesadillas in the Boston area. Try adding the grilled vegetables to your order- they will let you choose which ones you want and cut them up in front of you.
This is an excellent bar with delicious food and cocktails. It is family friendly and has good vegetarian and vegan options, although you should arrive early for dinner because it fills up fast! It is a 5-minute walk from the house.
96 locals recommend
Highland Kitchen
150 Highland AveThis is an excellent bar with delicious food and cocktails. It is family friendly and has good vegetarian and vegan options, although you should arrive early for dinner because it fills up fast! It is a 5-minute walk from the house.
Flatbread is a special place- the pizza is delicious; baked in clay, wood-fired ovens, the cocktails and salads are superb, and you can reserve candlepin bowling if your party is large enough.
74 locals recommend
Flatbread Company
45 Day StFlatbread is a special place- the pizza is delicious; baked in clay, wood-fired ovens, the cocktails and salads are superb, and you can reserve candlepin bowling if your party is large enough.
Taco Party
711 BroadwayExcellent vegan taco place. They have delicious vegan deserts, too.
These bagels are fluffy and fresh. Arrive early on the weekends or order for pickup to avoid the long line. The honey rosemary cream cheese is my personal favorite.
42 locals recommend
Bagelsaurus
1796 Massachusetts AveThese bagels are fluffy and fresh. Arrive early on the weekends or order for pickup to avoid the long line. The honey rosemary cream cheese is my personal favorite.
The breakfast sandwiches here are unmatched. Short walk from the house.
74 locals recommend
3 Little Figs
278 Highland AveThe breakfast sandwiches here are unmatched. Short walk from the house.
Just a short drive or bike ride from the house, Colette has the best French pastries you can find outside of France.
Colette Bakery
509 Main StJust a short drive or bike ride from the house, Colette has the best French pastries you can find outside of France.
Honeycomb Creamery
1702 Massachusetts AveCreamy, high-quality icecream with unique flavor options.
If you like donuts, this is a must-try. These donuts are light, fluffy, and full of flavor. Try the maple-bacon if you’re feeling adventurous.
124 locals recommend
Union Square Donuts
20 Bow StIf you like donuts, this is a must-try. These donuts are light, fluffy, and full of flavor. Try the maple-bacon if you’re feeling adventurous.
Sightseeing
Visit historic Harvard Square! Just a 25-minute walk from the house, you can tour Harvard University or enjoy a day of shopping.
342 locals recommend
Harvard Square
Brattle StreetVisit historic Harvard Square! Just a 25-minute walk from the house, you can tour Harvard University or enjoy a day of shopping.
Enjoy a nice 15-minute walk to Prospect Hill, where a castle and a playground sit on a hill that provides a perfect view of the city skyline.
35 locals recommend
Prospect Hill Park
68 Munroe StEnjoy a nice 15-minute walk to Prospect Hill, where a castle and a playground sit on a hill that provides a perfect view of the city skyline.