The Boston collection extends beyond the city itself. These saved places are grouped by area so you can choose where to spend your time, then open that neighborhood on the map.
Use the map to filter by category or opening hours and share a view with someone you’re planning with. Opening times can change; check the venue before making a special trip.
01
Downtown & the North End
Start with coffee, choose a lunch stop, then use the map to connect the places that interest you. This part of the list mixes cafes and restaurants with Old North Church and Faneuil Hall Marketplace.
On the map: Downtown · Downtown Crossing · Financial District · Leather District · Chinatown · North End
Phin Coffee House
Financial District
Relaxed Vietnamese cafe offering banh mi, sandwiches, and baked goods, plus specialty coffee.
Figaro’s Boston
Chinatown
Family-run Italian deli turning out elevated sandwiches, wraps, soups & breakfast items.
Gracenote Coffee Boston
Leather District
Tiny gourmet espresso bar from a local coffee roaster serving nitrogen cold brews & more.
Little Sage
North End
Small North End Italian that stands apart from the red-sauce strip, with octopus, casarecce, and a standout chicken.
TABLE Mercato
North End
North End market and sandwich counter known for enormous focaccia sandwiches, especially the spicy vodka chicken parm. One easily feeds two.
Old North Church
North End
Hallowed 18th-century church & launch point for Paul Revere's revolutionary ride, with tours & more.
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Downtown
Shopping center with many stores & restaurants comprising 3 historic market buildings & a promenade.
Somaek Korean
Downtown Crossing
Home-style Korean cooking and a deep soju and makgeolli list in Downtown Crossing, with excellent banchan.
02
Back Bay & Fenway
Build this part of the day around a museum or Fenway Park. The saved places nearby include tasting menus, Japanese restaurants, and handrolls.
On the map: Back Bay · Fenway
03
South End & South Boston
Browse this stretch by the kind of meal you want: omakase, Italian, Korean, seafood, or a cafe stop. Check the area filter before choosing a restaurant; these are separate neighborhoods.
On the map: South End · South Boston · Seaport
Mai
Seaport
Tiny Seaport hand roll bar with French-Japanese touches like eel with foie gras and miso butter cod. About twenty seats, so book ahead.
Yankee Lobster
Seaport
Bare-bones, counter-serve spot for fresh seafood & live lobsters; patio seats offer seaport views.
Nowon Seaport
Seaport
Korean-American bar food with a Y2K soundtrack in the Seaport. The chopped cheese rice cakes and the cheeseburger are the calling cards.
No Relation
South End
Advance tickets are required for this snug, unassuming sushi hideaway with 14-course tasting menus.
Louis Corner
South End
Friendly South End corner spot on Tremont with a patio, good cocktails, and an easygoing American menu.
311 Omakase
South End
Boston's first Michelin star: a ten-seat counter in a South End rowhouse where chef Wei Fa Chen serves cooked courses, then nigiri made largely with fish from Japan. Reservations go fast.
Aquitaine
South End
Elegant Parisian-style bistro offering traditional French cuisine, fixed-priced menus & brunch.
Greystone Cafe, Bakery, and Provisions
South End
Straightforward restaurant offering omelets & egg sandwiches, plus homemade pastries.
Desnuda cocina & bar
South End
Latin and Asian small plates in the South End (ceviche, tiradito, tacos, bao) with a vinyl-DJ speakeasy downstairs.
Capri Italian Steakhouse
South End
Two-level Italian steakhouse in the South End with a leafy courtyard patio. Start with the honey buns, then steak or pasta.
Cannonball Cafe
South Boston
Busy South Boston cafe for creative lattes, breakfast sandwiches, and pastries, with plenty of gluten-free options.
Fox & The Knife
South Boston
A menu focused on rustic Italian fare & modern cocktails in a lively setting with bar seating.
Lenox Sophia
South Boston
Chef-driven BYOB tasting menu in South Boston, seasonal and local, with a vegetarian option. Michelin-recommended, and it feels like dinner in the chef's living room.
Bar Volpe
South Boston
Karen Akunowicz's southern Italian spot in South Boston, built around house-made pasta like spaghetti al limone with Jonah crab. One of the city's six Bib Gourmands.
Yume Ga Arukara
Seaport
Tiny udon counter in the Seaport known for chewy noodles and the spicy cold niku udon. Expect a line.
04
Cambridge & Somerville
Coffee and bakeries, a museum stop, and a broad mix of restaurants across the river. Narrow the map to Cambridge or Somerville to plan one area at a time.
On the map: Cambridge · Somerville
Saigon Babylon
Cambridge
Rooftop Vietnamese in Central Square with refined takes on bún chả, sticky rice, and black cod, plus a strong cocktail list.
Pagu
Cambridge
Innovative Japanese & Spanish small plates in homey dining room.
Fallow Kin
Cambridge
Seasonal, vegetable-forward small plates near Central Square. The duck fat brioche and the custard churro are what people come back for.
PRB Boulangerie
Cambridge
French-style bakery in Kendall Square for flaky croissants, flan, and inventive seasonal lattes.
Sumiao Hunan Kitchen
Cambridge
Upscale Chinese recipes & Asian-inspired cocktails in an attractive modern art-filled room.
The Harvard Museum of Natural History
Cambridge
Extensive natural-science collections, including animals, minerals & the famous Glass Flowers.
Vinal General Store
Somerville
Retro general store in Somerville turning out some of the area's best sandwiches, plus soft serve and beer. The Italian and the tuna are the standouts.
Darling
Cambridge
Low-lit Central Square cocktail bar with Chinese-inspired plates. Come for the inventive drinks, stay for the ribs, wontons, and fish bao.
Jahunger Cambridge
Cambridge
Uyghur cooking from Xinjiang in Cambridge: hand-pulled noodles, cumin lamb, and honey cake. A Bib Gourmand pick that's still a great value.
Sofra Bakery & Cafe
Cambridge
Compact, modest bakery for Middle Eastern sweets & savory bites, plus a small patio.
Sarma Restaurant
Somerville
A modern Mediterranean menu, featuring meze & Middle Eastern favorites, offered in colorful digs.
Dave's Fresh Pasta
Somerville
Cozy destination for handmade pasta & other gourmet groceries, plus wine & sandwiches.
05
Brookline & Brighton
Ramen, hand-pulled noodles, dumplings, Thai, and Indian food make up this part of the collection. Start with the area filter to compare nearby options.
On the map: Brookline · Brighton
06
More Boston neighborhoods
Coffee, bakeries, and sandwiches across different parts of Boston. Open an individual neighborhood on the map to see which stop fits your plans.
On the map: Jamaica Plain · Dorchester · Roxbury · Charlestown
07
Lynn
Nightshade Noodle Bar sits outside Boston in Lynn. Treat it as a separate destination when planning the day.
On the map: Lynn
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