George Howell Coffee is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Boston.

1. George Howell Coffee

8.9
505 Washington St, Boston, MA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Boston · 54 tips and reviews

YaseminYasemin: Great coffee, bright, specious space, vegan donuts, and oatly! A bit pricey but totally worth it for a cup of single origin coffee at a local coffee shop. Free drip coffee when you buy a bag of beans!

Mohammad R.Mohammad Reda: Finally a real coffee in Boston! Their ice coffee is too good.

Al S.Al S: Good coffee, but $6 for a pourover?!?! Go around the corner to Thinking Cup, where they serve Stumptown pourovers at half the price.

Starbucks is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Boston.

2. Starbucks

7.7
430 McClellan Hwy (at Boardman St), East Boston, MA
Coffee Shop · 21 tips and reviews

scott l.scott l.: Surprisingly great place to do work. Bright windows, and if you sit facing south you have great views downtown with views to the tobin bridge and Chelsea hills off to the right.

David H.David Hope: Man... All the attendants here are super... Try the bold misto ( double cup)

Jay G.Jay Glover: The Baristas here really work hard, take care of them. The best coffee and friendliest service this side of the Chelsea River.

Bright Hockey Center is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Boston.

3. Bright Hockey Center

7.7
79 N Harvard St (Harvard Athletic Complex), Cambridge, MA
College Hockey Rink · North Allston · 8 tips and reviews

Will D.Will Devine: Attend the Cornell @ Harvard men's ice hockey game. The Cornell fans often greatly outnumber the Harvard fans and refer to Bright as "Lynah East".

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: Home to Harvard’s varsity hockey programs, this rink displays its history and the many triumphs and victories its teams have accomplished throughout the years. Read more.

Scott S.Scott S: Have your hockey team come here and beat Harvard.

B&G Oysters is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Boston.

4. B&G Oysters

8.4
550 Tremont St, Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · South End · 126 tips and reviews

Tasting TableTasting Table: Try the lobster roll, filled with a healthy helping of Maine lobster meat, bright lemon aioli and finely chopped celery for added crunch. A delicious contender in our 2012 Lobster Roll Rumble: Read more.

Levent A.Levent Akgerman: Brilliant oysters and crispy wines.

GourmetLiveGourmetLive: This tiny subterranean South End haunt is always electric. The raw bar is chiefly dominated by an incredible oyster selection including numerous East and West coast varieties.

Bella Sante The SPA on Newbury is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Boston.

5. Bella Sante The SPA on Newbury

8.5
38 Newbury Street (Berkeley Street), Boston, MA
Spa · Back Bay East · 10 tips and reviews

Sangria W.Sangria W: the bamboo massage feels really good! loved it! :)

Tyler M.Tyler Muñoz: For the best aesthetician in Boston, make an appointment with Joslyn. My eyebrows have been thanking her for years.

LisaLisa: Most relaxing pedicure! Elena is awesome.

J.P. Licks West Roxbury is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Boston.

6. J.P. Licks West Roxbury

8.4
661 Vfw Pkwy (at Independence Dr.), Chestnut Hill, MA
Ice Cream Parlor · 12 tips and reviews

Nakul G.Nakul Goyal: Loved their cookies and cream. Very nice and unique flavor. Can't wait to try the other flavors people have recommended here in tips.

Kat M.Kat Moss: Mint chip. Highly recommended

nancy z.nancy zesch: They make the best mocha frappes !!!

Scullers Jazz Club is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Boston.

7. Scullers Jazz Club

8.0
400 Soldiers Field Rd (Doubletree Hotel), Boston, MA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Allston · 13 tips and reviews

Amy S.Amy Shellhammer: Fantastic acts in a cool, intimate atmosphere.

Elliott S.Elliott Smith: Absolutly worh the visit

MiguelMiguel: Expect to sit in close quarters with strangers, but that's one of the great benefits. Everyone is super friendly.

Tres Gatos is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Boston.

8. Tres Gatos

8.4
470 Centre St (at Roseway St.), Boston, MA
Tapas Restaurant · Jamaica Plain · 48 tips and reviews

Ryan N.Ryan Nixon: Roasted bone marrow was awesome, so decadent

Megahn M.Megahn M: a smidge pricey, but sooo worth it.

Boston.comBoston.com: It’s a record store! It’s a bookstore! It’s a tapas bar! Somehow these three concepts combine to make the ideal JP hangout. It might not work if the food weren’t great, but it is. Read more.

Taberna de Haro is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Boston.

9. Taberna de Haro

7.9
999 Beacon St. (St. Mary's), Boston, MA
Tapas Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews

Stephen D.Stephen Dill: You can't go wrong, nor can you order too much. The Señorío de P.peciña wine is fantastic!

Gilt CityGilt City: There’s no need to agonize over which entree to choose here: with tapas, you get a bunch of mini-meals in one.

Rosanna W.Rosanna Wang: Hi, if you're short on money, don't come here. It's expensive and not worth it. The garlic shrimps are HARD and so are the chicken thighs. Spanish tortilla too salty.

Cocobeet is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Boston.

10. Cocobeet

7.7
100 City Hall Plz, Boston, MA
Juice Bar · Downtown Boston · 17 tips and reviews

Vlatka P.Vlatka Pavišić: The best smoothie bowl I tried! And it’s organic!

Alicia K.Alicia Kosasih: The juices are awesome but you shall not skip their Blueberry Vanilla Chia Pudding! So addictive.

PatriciaPatricia: Was the banana/date/cinnamon/almond smoothie worth the $10 price tag? Debatable, but it was tasty.

Estragon Tapas is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Boston.

11. Estragon Tapas

8.0
700 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA
Tapas Restaurant · South End · 25 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Smith: Alhambra Especial beer paired with an assortment of tapas!

Boston PhoenixBoston Phoenix: Bold, authentic tapas served in a romantic atmosphere that's perfect for dates. Try the fried chickpeas, the littleneck clams, and the classic tortilla. Read more.

Chris J.Chris Judd: Go to the bar and order the lamb skewers and a Coopers beer. Read more.

J.P. Licks Jamaica Plain is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Boston.

12. J.P. Licks Jamaica Plain

9.1
659 Centre St (btwn Seaverns & Starr), Boston, MA
Ice Cream Parlor · Jamaica Hills - Pond · 80 tips and reviews

Henri M.Henri Makembe: Don't count on the wi-fi if you are going to be doing work. The atmosphere, coffee and ice cream are all great.

Matt L.Matt Liebhold: Go to J.P. Licks and sample at least three of the flavors of the month. And then order something completely different.

Sam S.Sam Sacks: get yourself a cow card. I just got 5 bucks back! it's a no-brainer!

Wendy’s is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Boston.

13. Wendy’s

7.7
157A Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA
Fast Food Restaurant · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 15 tips and reviews

Christie E.Christie Earley: Best fast food fries and burgers. Gotta love the spicy chicken sandwich or nuggets. Cobb salads decent too.

Vivian D.Vivian Del Bello: Check out the wall art while you're here! It's musical themed and in one corner the paper peeled off, but they did a great job of fixing it!

Vivian D.Vivian Del Bello: As 2 of the 5 hardest ragers you know, this Wendy's is a great place to rage!

Devlin's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Boston.

14. Devlin's Restaurant

8.3
332 Washington St (Academy Hill Rd), Brighton, MA
American Restaurant · 53 tips and reviews

MartinMartin: Great place for brunch cocktails and a nice first dinner date location.

Arthur G.Arthur Gjika: Reggae thursdays!!

BU TodayBU Today: There is something special every night: jazz brunch on Sunday, pasta night on Monday, trivia on Tuesday, live jazz and small plates on Wednesday, live reggae on Thursday, and DJs on Friday & Saturday. Read more.

Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Boston.

15. Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant

8.3
425 W Broadway (at F St), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · D Street - West Broadway · 70 tips and reviews

Adam S.Adam S.: Brussel Sprouts, pork chop, wedge salad, and the bread

Boston.comBoston.com: Southie’s latest trendy spot serves up the "Sugar Bowl,"a drink with three simple ingredients: Ketel One, muddled watermelon, and cucumbers. You get what the name promises: sugary deliciousness. Read more.

Sharon Lee J.Sharon Lee Joseph: The Lincoln burger is delicious! It comes with a huge plate of fries.