According to Boston Magazine, this bakery makes the best bread in Boston. You can get staples like French, Focaccia, and Sourdough every day, or check their online schedule for daily specials Read more.
This sneaker consignment store works with the seller to set a price. The seller gets 80% and the store keeps 20%. There is a huge, upscale selection of sneakers as well as caps and snap backs. Read more.
If you're thinking of getting tattooed, this is the place to go. With prices lower or comparable to other parlors ($120/hr), Regeneration has 4 talented artists on staff. Don't forget your ID! Read more.
For a special lunch or dinner, try this hot pot restaurant. Choose beef sirloin ($15), chicken ($11), seafood ($12), or a vegetarian platter ($12). Sashimi is also available. Read more.
This store carries popular brands, including Trek, Gary Fisher, and Ibis. It also stocks bike apparel, equipment, and helmets. Read more.
This secondhand store organizes its selection by color - not size - which may make your search a bit difficult. It feels like a giant yard sale in there, but there are different discounts daily. Read more.
This Russian supermarket is the place to go for a taste of Eastern Europe. Try it for lunch and have a sandwich. Also try the dark brown Lvovskiy bread or a multilayered Russian dessert tart. Read more.
This place is an Allston institution. Get there early for the glazed donuts while they're still warm. Read more.
Inexpensive lunch options include a main dish, soup, and choice of rice. Try the No Name: battered gluten in a sweet and sour sauce served with steamed vegetables and sesame seeds Read more.
Deep Ellum offers a variety of tastes, both fancy and casual, in a fun environment. It's a real Cambridge Street hot spot. Check out the lengthy cocktail list! Read more.
Formerly called Harper's Ferry, this joint is a favorite of Allston locals. It features some of the best touring indie and alternative music acts. Read more.
Cheap pitchers and free darts and popcorn are popular at this dive bar. It's cash-only and no food is served, but it's still a student favorite. Read more.
This "new and recycled fashion" chain offers a great alternative to Urban Outfitters. Well-organized and with a friendly staff, Buffalo Exchange has a wide selection for both men and women. Read more.
If you come here hungry and craving a hearty sandwich, you won't be disappointed. Served on freshly baked rolls, the meat is stacked high, with toppings that will have you salivating for days. Read more.
Allston's first hookah lounge is popular with college students and offers high-quality hookah at a reasonable price plus a large beverage & food menu. Read more.
Located directly above Sunset, Patron's features 2 foosball tables & 4 pool tables in a quiet, lounge-like atmosphere. The bar has 80 beers on tap and house-made sangria plus $1 Taco Tuesday's! Read more.
With a “weigh and pay” system, you pay for only how much you order. Pick from 18 fro-yo flavors (made in-house daily) & cover it with toppings like fresh fruit, cereal, candy bars, and fudge. Read more.
Voted Boston's best bagels countless times, Bagel Rising offers 100% homemade, kettle-boiled, and hearth oven–baked bagels served with plenty of toppings, including tofu and veggie spreads. Read more.
White Horse Tavern’s casual, comfy ambience is a fine backdrop to a sit-down meal or a casual game of billiards. It features thrice-weekly trivia games as well as 15 high-def plasma TVs. Read more.
Known for its chill and relaxed vibe, Refuge Café is a favorite spot for students to meet friends, grab something to eat, or get some work done. The café has free Wi-Fi and lots of table space. Read more.
