Guidebook for Boston
Food Scene
Locally made icecream and roasted coffee. Free wi-fi makes it a great place to do work.
298 locals recommend
J.P. Licks
659 Centre StLocally made icecream and roasted coffee. Free wi-fi makes it a great place to do work.
Well curated beer list and vegetarian friendly menu makes this one of my favorite places in the neighborhood.
63 locals recommend
Vee Vee
763 Centre StWell curated beer list and vegetarian friendly menu makes this one of my favorite places in the neighborhood.
The Real Deal
736 Centre StVery tasty and cheap sandwiches. Good for a quick bite.
Boston's only Scottish bar, locally run by a real Scot. One of the best brunches and late night music spots.
86 locals recommend
The Haven
284 Perkins StBoston's only Scottish bar, locally run by a real Scot. One of the best brunches and late night music spots.
The Blue Frog Bakery
3 Green StBest bakery in the neighborhood.
JP's tapa joint. Super tasty, though a bit pricey. Patio seating. Check out the book and record shop in the back.
128 locals recommend
Tres Gatos
470 Centre StJP's tapa joint. Super tasty, though a bit pricey. Patio seating. Check out the book and record shop in the back.
El Oriental De Cuba
416 Centre StWell done Cuban food. Also great for cafe con leche to go.
[FoMu]
617 Centre StBest ice cream in the city - and it's vegan!
Shopping
SALMAGUNDI
765 Centre StRidiculously fun hat and accessories shop.
Bikes Not Bombs
284 Amory StGet your flat fixed here.
Kitchenwitch
671 Centre StSuper fun locally-owned kitchen store.
JP is a hub of second-hand stuff and Boomerang's is the king of thrift shopping here.
30 locals recommend
Boomerangs Jamaica Plain
716 Centre StJP is a hub of second-hand stuff and Boomerang's is the king of thrift shopping here.
Essentials
Stop & Shop
301 Centre StCheapest for groceries.
Whole Foods Market
413 Centre StHard to find and organic groceries.
Streetcar
488 Centre StSpecialty beer and wine. No crap.
Very expensive for groceries, but a great place for foodies. Cheese selection is all from New England. We can give you a card for 10% off.
149 locals recommend
City Feed and Supply
672 Centre StVery expensive for groceries, but a great place for foodies. Cheese selection is all from New England. We can give you a card for 10% off.
Sightseeing
Beautiful park and bike path that take you all the way to downtown.
20 locals recommend
Southwest Corridor Park
Southwest Corridor ParkBeautiful park and bike path that take you all the way to downtown.
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
125 ArborwayBeautiful park with tours.
Perfect for a walk or run. Rent a boat. Watch people or the sunset.
26 locals recommend
Courageous Sailing at Jamaica Pond Boat House
507 JamaicawayPerfect for a walk or run. Rent a boat. Watch people or the sunset.
Old house turned library. Check out the artwork in both stairwells. Pick up free magazines in the magazine bin.
8 locals recommend
Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library
30 South StOld house turned library. Check out the artwork in both stairwells. Pick up free magazines in the magazine bin.
Open Mon-Saturday for tours. (Saturdays in the summer are busy, so arrive early!)
164 locals recommend
Samuel Adams Boston Brewery
30 Germania StreetOpen Mon-Saturday for tours. (Saturdays in the summer are busy, so arrive early!)
Drinks & Nightlife
Best bar in Boston. Cash only. Fiddler's circle early evening Saturday. Bring your own food. Ask the bartender for recommendations, they're happy to give samples.
66 locals recommend
Brendan Behan Pub
378 Centre StBest bar in Boston. Cash only. Fiddler's circle early evening Saturday. Bring your own food. Ask the bartender for recommendations, they're happy to give samples.
The Jeanie Johnston Pub
144 South StAwful bar, but fun karaoke on Saturday 10PM.
Entertainment & Activities
Brewer-Burroughs Playground
Brewer StreetAmazing playground where all the kids leave their toys to share.