Italian restaurant · Back Bay
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gluten free / good for groups
Cafe · Roxbury
Madhouse Cafe seamlessly blends a cozy vibe with Middle Eastern flair and vintage motorcycles, making it a must-visit coffee spot in Roxbury.
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Coffee shop · Back Bay
This charming Newbury Street patisserie delights with its creatively crafted, Instagram-worthy desserts and specialty coffee, perfect for a sweet break while shopping.
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Italian restaurant · Fenway
This bustling modern café is a go-to for students seeking tasty thin-crust pizzas and paninis, along with chilled pitchers of sangria in a friendly vibe.
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Cafe · Back Bay
The Newsfeed Cafe, nestled inside the Boston Public Library, serves up fresh local fare and is a vibrant spot for coffee, snacks, and live broadcasts.
Breakfast restaurant · Bay Village
Nestled in a charming Bay Village corner, Mike & Patty's packs a punch with its irresistible breakfast sandwiches, perfect for a quick grab-and-go.
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French restaurant · Back Bay
Rochambeau serves hearty, classic French fare like steak frites and French onion soup in chic, spacious digs with a vibrant brunch scene.
Pizza restaurant · North End
Cash-only North End spot serving iconic Sicilian-style pizza and crispy arancini, open late morning till they sell out—totally worth the line.
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Vietnamese restaurant · Dorchester
Ba Le in Dorchester serves up legendary grilled beef banh mi on house-baked baguettes, plus authentic Vietnamese snacks, desserts, bubble tea, and coffee.
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Donut shop · Allston
Pon De Joy in Boston’s Super 88 food court serves addictive mochi donuts with a delightful chew and an ever-changing array of fun flavors like matcha and strawberry milk.
Seafood restaurant · Downtown
Boston’s James Hook & Co is your go-to waterfront shack serving loaded, buttery lobster rolls and classic New England seafood since 1925.
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