Guidebook for Boston
Food Scene
Tasty Burger
Best Burgers in Boston! Try the Big Tasty and you won't regret it.
A classic Castle Island hangout. Everyone gets either a burger or soft serve. They also serve seafood!
29 locals recommend
Sullivan's Castle Island
2080 William J Day BlvdA classic Castle Island hangout. Everyone gets either a burger or soft serve. They also serve seafood!
I hear they have a great Cobb Salad. They also make some decent pizza and have coffee drinks as well.
16 locals recommend
Sidewalk Cafe South Boston
764 E 4th StI hear they have a great Cobb Salad. They also make some decent pizza and have coffee drinks as well.
Sal's Pizza
205 L StA well-known pizza joint in Southie. Get a large pizza for as little as $10.25.
Cafe Mamtaz
87 L StBest Indian food in South Boston! Do yourself a favor and eat here :)
The world-famous traveler/chef Anthony Bourdain dined here. The Southie Omelette is amazing, and the prices are excellent! This place is open early and closes at 2pm.
17 locals recommend
Galley Diner
11 P StThe world-famous traveler/chef Anthony Bourdain dined here. The Southie Omelette is amazing, and the prices are excellent! This place is open early and closes at 2pm.
Great breakfasts! Fresh squeezed orange juice. Get there early to avoid the lines!
28 locals recommend
The Paramount
667 E BroadwayGreat breakfasts! Fresh squeezed orange juice. Get there early to avoid the lines!
Some of the best burgers in Boston! They specialize in local and organic ingredients. They even grow a few things on premises. If you sign up for their app you get a free side (fries or veggies). They also have a kid's menu.
10 locals recommend
B.GOOD
131 Dartmouth StSome of the best burgers in Boston! They specialize in local and organic ingredients. They even grow a few things on premises. If you sign up for their app you get a free side (fries or veggies). They also have a kid's menu.
America runs on Dunkin. Well, I know some people like it. Things are decently cheap. Coffee is ok.
136 locals recommend
Dunkin'
1631 Tremont StAmerica runs on Dunkin. Well, I know some people like it. Things are decently cheap. Coffee is ok.
Decent bagels. They open at 7am. They offer good flavored coffee.
11 locals recommend
Boston Bagel Company
753 E BroadwayDecent bagels. They open at 7am. They offer good flavored coffee.
Essentials
This is the closest grocery store to us and should carry most things.
393 locals recommend
Stop & Shop
301 Centre StThis is the closest grocery store to us and should carry most things.
Local and organic food. This place sells some really nifty things but may be considered pricey by some. Support local!
32 locals recommend
American Provisions
613 E BroadwayLocal and organic food. This place sells some really nifty things but may be considered pricey by some. Support local!
Drinks & Nightlife
They have some interesting foods and a wide selection of beers. This place attracts a good number of people.
34 locals recommend
Local 149
149 P StThey have some interesting foods and a wide selection of beers. This place attracts a good number of people.
Sightseeing
This is a great place to see! People love walking the full 3-mile loop. It's especially great for working out, but it also provides great views of Boston and the ocean.
187 locals recommend
Castle Island
2010 William J Day BlvdThis is a great place to see! People love walking the full 3-mile loop. It's especially great for working out, but it also provides great views of Boston and the ocean.
Carson Beach
165 HarborWalkCheck out the beach! People love coming here.
Everything Else
Walgreens
1890 Columbus AveJust in case you need a pharmacy.
Arts & Culture
Very interesting building. A must-see if you love contemporary art! It's right by the water, so also great area to walk around.
299 locals recommend
Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
25 Harbor Shore DrVery interesting building. A must-see if you love contemporary art! It's right by the water, so also great area to walk around.
If you have children, this place is great! It is especially geared toward slightly older children (8+), but there is generally something for everyone. It is less crowded during weekdays. Admission is $14 per person. Downside is that babies are also charged $14 for admission.
162 locals recommend
Boston Children's Museum
308 Congress StIf you have children, this place is great! It is especially geared toward slightly older children (8+), but there is generally something for everyone. It is less crowded during weekdays. Admission is $14 per person. Downside is that babies are also charged $14 for admission.
Parks & Nature
This was an essential high-ground during the American Revolution. It is the highest spot in South Boston (then known as Dorchester Neck), and it was pivotal to American victories over the British.
17 locals recommend
Dorchester Heights
95 G StThis was an essential high-ground during the American Revolution. It is the highest spot in South Boston (then known as Dorchester Neck), and it was pivotal to American victories over the British.