Close Icon
Gear IconImportant Reminder:The City Guide app will be sunsetting on December 15, 2024, with the web version to follow in early 2025. Please visit our FAQ to learn more or to download our Swarm app.
Learn more
Laura’s Liked Places
Central Park is one of Laura’s Liked Places.

1. Central Park

9.7
59th to 110th St (btwn 5th Ave & Central Park W), New York, NY
Park · Central Park · 1839 tips and reviews
The Middle East Restaurant is one of Laura’s Liked Places.

2. The Middle East Restaurant

6.0
472-480 Massachusetts Ave (Brookline Ave), Cambridge, MA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews
Via Lago is one of Laura’s Liked Places.

3. Via Lago

7.4
1845 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA
American Restaurant · Lexington Town Center · 14 tips and reviews

LauraLaura: Great for grabbing a sandwich for lunch from the deli counter

Rough Trade is one of Laura’s Liked Places.

4. Rough Trade

64 N 9th St (btwn Kent & Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Record Store · Williamsburg · 120 tips and reviews
Black Flamingo is one of Laura’s Liked Places.

5. Black Flamingo

168 Borinquen Pl (at S 2nd St), Brooklyn, NY
Night Club · East Williamsburg · 47 tips and reviews
The Phoenix Landing is one of Laura’s Liked Places.

6. The Phoenix Landing

7.7
512 Massachusetts Ave (btwn Brookline & Pearl), Cambridge, MA
Sports Bar · 70 tips and reviews
Wonder Bar is one of Laura’s Liked Places.

7. Wonder Bar

186 Harvard Ave (at Commonwealth Ave.), Allston, MA
Night Club · 24 tips and reviews
Atwood’s Tavern is one of Laura’s Liked Places.

8. Atwood’s Tavern

877 Cambridge St (Willow), Cambridge, MA
Comfort Food Restaurant · East Cambridge · 65 tips and reviews
Sligo is one of Laura’s Liked Places.

9. Sligo

237A Elm St (btwn Bowers & Chester), Somerville, MA
Dive Bar · Davis Square · 39 tips and reviews
Newtowne Grille is one of Laura’s Liked Places.

10. Newtowne Grille

1945 Massachusetts Ave (at Allen St), Cambridge, MA
Bar · Porter Square · 29 tips and reviews
Simon's Coffee Shop is one of Laura’s Liked Places.

11. Simon's Coffee Shop

8.3
1736 Massachusetts Ave (at Linnaean Street), Cambridge, MA
Coffee Shop · Neighborhood Nine · 68 tips and reviews

LauraLaura: Best coffee shop in town! Note: it's small, so don't expect to get a seat

Amsterdam Falafelshop is one of Laura’s Liked Places.

12. Amsterdam Falafelshop

248 Elm St (btwn Chester & Day), Somerville, MA
Falafel Restaurant · Davis Square · 59 tips and reviews
Petsi Pies is one of Laura’s Liked Places.

13. Petsi Pies

8.7
285 Beacon St (at Sacramento St.), Somerville, MA
Bakery · 36 tips and reviews
Posto is one of Laura’s Liked Places.

14. Posto

8.7
187 Elm St (at Windom St), Somerville, MA
Wine Bar · Davis Square · 95 tips and reviews

LauraLaura: Their Valentine's Day menu is totally worth it. The ambiance is super romantic and the paired wines are so tasty!

The Independent is one of Laura’s Liked Places.

15. The Independent

7.9
75 Union Sq (Somerville Ave. & Washington St.), Somerville, MA
New American Restaurant · Union Square · 69 tips and reviews

LauraLaura: In the summer, they have an outside seating area

Rudy's Cafe is one of Laura’s Liked Places.

16. Rudy's Cafe

8.1
248 Holland St, Somerville, MA
Mexican Restaurant · Teele Square · 33 tips and reviews

LauraLaura: Try the jalapeño margarita!

Al's Harvard Square Café is one of Laura’s Liked Places.

17. Al's Harvard Square Café

1350 Massachusetts Ave (at Holyoke Ctr.), Cambridge, MA
Sandwich Spot · Harvard Square · 21 tips and reviews
The Neighborhood Restaurant is one of Laura’s Liked Places.

18. The Neighborhood Restaurant

8.6
25 Bow St (btwn Summer & Walnut), Somerville, MA
Portuguese Restaurant · 71 tips and reviews

LauraLaura: During the winter, the baked apple really hits the spot; dining under grape vines in the summer is absolutely charming. Usually a long-ish wait, but they have coffee

The Middle East Downstairs is one of Laura’s Liked Places.

19. The Middle East Downstairs

7.5
480 Massachusetts Ave (at Brookline St.), Cambridge, MA
Rock Club · 69 tips and reviews

LauraLaura: Former bowling alley; it feels like you're seeing a concert in someone's basement - sticky floors and all.

The Flatbread Company is one of Laura’s Liked Places.

20. The Flatbread Company

8.4
213 Burlington Rd (at Network Dr.), Bedford, MA
Pizzeria · 57 tips and reviews

LauraLaura: Flatbread's pizza is always great; I have recurring dreams about their potato and bacon option.

Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant is one of Laura’s Liked Places.

21. Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant

8.6
425 W Broadway (at F St), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · D Street - West Broadway · 70 tips and reviews

LauraLaura: Really solid food options for both dinner and brunch, and can easily accommodate large groups

State Park is one of Laura’s Liked Places.

22. State Park

8.5
One Kendall Sq. Bld. 300 (Hampshire St. & Cardinal Medeiros Ave.), Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · 63 tips and reviews

LauraLaura: See if you can spot the flasher in the diorama!

The Sinclair is one of Laura’s Liked Places.

23. The Sinclair

8.9
52 Church St (at Brattle St), Cambridge, MA
Rock Club · Harvard Square · 79 tips and reviews

LauraLaura: My favorite venue in Boston! Plenty of space to see and never feels overcrowded

Diva Indian Bistro is one of Laura’s Liked Places.

24. Diva Indian Bistro

246 Elm St (at Chester St.), Somerville, MA
Indian Restaurant · Davis Square · 26 tips and reviews
Masala Authentic Indian & Nepali is one of Laura’s Liked Places.

25. Masala Authentic Indian & Nepali

7.4
1121 Broadway, Somerville, MA
Indian Restaurant · Teele Square · 26 tips and reviews

LauraLaura: Decided to branch out and try the Nepali menu and it was worth it! Definitely recommend the Mo-Mo Chili

In a Pickle is one of Laura’s Liked Places.

26. In a Pickle

8.4
265 Moody St (at Crescent St), Waltham, MA
Breakfast Spot · South Side · 93 tips and reviews

LauraLaura: The service is friendly and the food is good but there's always a long wait

Johnny D's Uptown Restaurant & Music Club is one of Laura’s Liked Places.

27. Johnny D's Uptown Restaurant & Music Club

17 Holland St (btwn College Ave. & Winter St.), Somerville, MA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Davis Square · 63 tips and reviews
Saloon is one of Laura’s Liked Places.

28. Saloon

8.1
255 Elm St (btwn Chester & Day), Somerville, MA
Whisky Bar · Davis Square · 76 tips and reviews

LauraLaura: I don't usually opt for whiskey, but Saloon is a place where I do because the drinks are so tasty. Bartenders will also make something off menu if asked! Be warned: almost always crowded.

The Ginger Exchange is one of Laura’s Liked Places.

29. The Ginger Exchange

5.7
1287 Cambridge St (btw Oakland & Prospect), Cambridge, MA
Sushi Restaurant · Inman Square · 34 tips and reviews
Thinking Cup is one of Laura’s Liked Places.

30. Thinking Cup

8.9
Grandview, 165 Tremont St, Boston, MA
Café · Chinatown - Leather District · 369 tips and reviews

LauraLaura: I love the chai latte here because it's not overly sweet. They'll even put a shot of espresso in if you ask - perfection.