Pepita Coffee

Seafood-focused bar with oysters, lobster rolls, and caviar cones, plus cocktails, wine, and beer.

Simple bake shop turning out sourdough-crust pizza, artisan bread & gourmet pastries.

Miniature counter-serve late-night option doling out falafel, shawarma & other Middle Eastern eats.

Upscale riverfront hotel offering modern rooms with river or city views, plus dining & a pool. Set on the Cambridge side of the Charles River, this upscale hotel is a 10-minute walk from Lechmere Square and 2 miles from Boston Common. Offering river or skyline views, the modern, colorful rooms include Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Upgraded suites add living areas and dining tables. Works by modern artists are displayed throughout the hotel. Amenities include a coffee shop and 2 riverfront restaurants, as well as a fitness center with an indoor pool and a sundeck. There's also 28,000 sq ft of meeting space, including 3,000 sq ft of outdoor event space.

American dining with small plates and a patio in a cozy setting with a bar.

This bustling cheesemonger boasts an impressive selection of European and American cheeses, complemented by craft beers, wines, and artisanal goodies—all delivered with stellar, attentive service.

Mediterranean restaurant for thoughtful food with customizable greens & grains bowls, pitas & salad.

An antiques-adorned coffee shop serving java drinks & made-to-order waffles through lunch.

Asian grocery store chain supplying imported packaged foods & housewares plus ready-to-serve meals.

Afghan eats draw locals to a warm, classy space centered around a hearth where bread is baked.