1. Polcari's Coffee
8.7
105 Salem St (at Parmenter St.), Boston, MA
Gourmet Store · North End · 17 tips and reviews
BU Today: This small shop has far more than just coffee beans and tea. It also offers over 150 different spices, cheese, dried fruit, whole nuts, sauces, beans, Italian candy, & fun sweets like licorice pipes. Read more.
Dana Villmore: My favorite small grocery in the North End. Outstanding selection of herbs, coffees, and traditional Italian snacks.
Jeanine C: The best place for coffee connoisseurs to buy the tastiest beans! Not only is there a large selection of coffee and tea, but all sorts of other goodies, from candy, to spices, to almond paste!
3. Estragon Tapas
7.6
700 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA
Tapas Restaurant · South End · 25 tips and reviews
Boston 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 Judd: Go to the bar and order the lamb skewers and a Coopers beer. Read more.
john gonnella: The Artichokes are fantastic
4. The Bristol Lounge
8.0
200 Boylston St (at Arlington St), Boston, MA
Lounge · Beacon Hill · 46 tips and reviews
Megan McDonald: Stop by the Bristol Lounge for cocktails or dessert. It has a comfortable and luxurious vibe. Bonus: the holiday decorations during winter are extraordinary!
Ryan Sarver: get the burger! just do it
Alicia Kosasih: Do not go for the so-called Dessert Bar on Saturday Nights! Very limited options - everything is served on a single round table, plus a small crepe/ice cream station that takes forever to place order.
5. Pho Basil
8.6
177 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 102 tips and reviews
Natalia Chilcote: Veggie pho with chicken broth and an egg to taste -- delicious!
Minnie Kim: Spicy rangoons were AMAZING & the Pho was the perfect meal to end a rainy day. So delicious
Benjamin Smith: They changed their chopsticks, not a fan. Other than that, amazing food!!
8. Cafenation
7.6
380 Washington St (btwn Argus & Baldwin Pl.), Brighton, MA
Coffee Shop · 68 tips and reviews
Gentlemen Hall: No guff, everything here is good. And you can customize your orders. And they have awesome local art up on the walls, they rotate the artist once every month or so. Our most ftequented spot in boston
Amanda Meyer: Nutella and strawberry crepes!!!!
Kimberly Moniz: Pretty chill on weekday mornings