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Gourmet Dumpling House is one of Boston.

1. Gourmet Dumpling House

52 Beach St (at Harrison Ave), Boston, MA
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown - Leather District · 183 tips and reviews

Spencer S.Spencer Schoeben: Probably the best Chinese food I've ever had. I love this place. And I don't normally care for Chinese food.

The Elephant Walk is one of Boston.

2. The Elephant Walk

2067 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
French Restaurant · Porter Square · 34 tips and reviews

Spencer S.Spencer Schoeben: One of my all time favorite restaurants. Cambodian French fusion is as awesome as it sounds!

Thinking Cup is one of Boston.

3. Thinking Cup

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

Spencer S.Spencer Schoeben: Super awesome ambiance. Right across from the Boston Commons. Great coffee, chai, and thick hot chocolate!

Crema Cafe is one of Boston.

4. Crema Cafe

27 Brattle St (at Mt. Auburn St.), Cambridge, MA
Café · Harvard Square · 283 tips and reviews

Spencer S.Spencer Schoeben: the grilled chicken sandwich. OMG. amazing.

Stephanie's On Newbury is one of Boston.

5. Stephanie's On Newbury

7.4
190 Newbury St (at Exeter St.), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Back Bay East · 157 tips and reviews

Spencer S.Spencer Schoeben: One of my favorite brunch places.

Diesel Café is one of Boston.

6. Diesel Café

8.4
257 Elm St (at Chester St), Somerville, MA
Café · Davis Square · 218 tips and reviews

Spencer S.Spencer Schoeben: Best cafe near school. Fun ambiance. Not my favorite place to get work done, but a great place to meet people.

Danish Pastry House is one of Boston.

7. Danish Pastry House

8.1
330 Boston Ave (Winthrop), Medford, MA
Café · 45 tips and reviews

Spencer S.Spencer Schoeben: I've only been here once. Great pastries. I've been meaning to go back.

Myers + Chang is one of Boston.

8. Myers + Chang

8.7
1145 Washington St (at E Berkeley St), Boston, MA
Chinese Restaurant · South End · 215 tips and reviews

Spencer S.Spencer Schoeben: Really creative, fun restaurant. Asian food with an American/international twist. First time I went, they played Kanye West music the entire time.

Antico Forno is one of Boston.

9. Antico Forno

8.0
93 Salem St (Wiget St), Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · North End · 59 tips and reviews

Spencer S.Spencer Schoeben: Phenomenal gnocchi.

5 Napkin Burger is one of Boston.

10. 5 Napkin Burger

105 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA
Burger Joint · Prudential - St. Botolph · 127 tips and reviews

Spencer S.Spencer Schoeben: Great veggie burgers.

Florentine Cafe is one of Boston.

11. Florentine Cafe

8.0
333 Hanover St (at Prince St.), Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · North End · 23 tips and reviews

Spencer S.Spencer Schoeben: Great location. Love the seating close to the windows at the heart of North End.

iYo Cafe is one of Boston.

12. iYo Cafe

232 Elm St. (at Bowers Ave.), Somerville, MA
Café · Davis Square · 46 tips and reviews

Spencer S.Spencer Schoeben: I love this cafe. It's a froyo place, but it's also so much more.

Anna's Taqueria is one of Boston.

13. Anna's Taqueria

8.4
822 Somerville Ave (at White St), Cambridge, MA
Burrito Restaurant · Porter Square · 46 tips and reviews

Spencer S.Spencer Schoeben: Best Mexican food I've found in Boston.

Faneuil Hall Marketplace is one of Boston.

14. Faneuil Hall Marketplace

8.8
1 S Market St (at Congress St & North St), Boston, MA
Historic and Protected Site · Downtown Boston · 201 tips and reviews

Spencer S.Spencer Schoeben: Super fun market to explore and buy things.

Copley Place is one of Boston.

15. Copley Place

8.3
100 Huntington Ave (at Harcourt St), Boston, MA
Shopping Mall · Prudential - St. Botolph · 34 tips and reviews

Spencer S.Spencer Schoeben: Really awesome, really high end urban mall.

AMC Loews Boston Common 19 is one of Boston.

16. AMC Loews Boston Common 19

8.2
175 Tremont St (at Avery St), Boston, MA
Movie Theater · Chinatown - Leather District · 154 tips and reviews

Spencer S.Spencer Schoeben: This has to be one of the coolest theaters I've been to. Right in the heart of downtown Boston. Across from the Commons, with awesome quotes all over the walls.

MET Back Bay is one of Boston.

17. MET Back Bay

279 Dartmouth St (at Newbury St.), Boston, MA
New American Restaurant · Back Bay East · 123 tips and reviews
Mr. Crêpe is one of Boston.

18. Mr. Crêpe

7.2
51 Davis Sq (at Dover St.), Somerville, MA
Creperie · Davis Square · 56 tips and reviews
Georgetown Cupcake is one of Boston.

19. Georgetown Cupcake

83 Newbury St (btwn Berkeley & Clarendon), Boston, MA
Cupcake Shop · Back Bay East · 113 tips and reviews

roller g.roller gina: Always a line but it's because they wrap in cute to go boxes

J.P. Licks is one of Boston.

20. J.P. Licks

8.2
1312 Massachusetts Ave (btwn Holyoke & Linden), Cambridge, MA
Ice Cream Parlor · Harvard Square · 86 tips and reviews

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: A great locally owned ice-cream shop that will never bore you with its choice of flavors! They also have plenty of frozen-yogurt options as well as smoothies and coffee. Read more.

Taipei Tokyo is one of Boston.

21. Taipei Tokyo

7 Holland St (at Davis Sq.), Somerville, MA
Sushi Restaurant · Davis Square · 25 tips and reviews

Spencer S.Spencer Schoeben: First restaurant I went out to in college. So that's cool. It was also good, which is perhaps more important.

Sorellina is one of Boston.

22. Sorellina

9.1
1 Huntington Ave (at Dartmouth St), Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · Prudential - St. Botolph · 64 tips and reviews

Boston MagazineBoston Magazine: When a restaurant’s culinary substance matches its style, as Jamie Mammano’s eatery manages, that’s a beautiful thing. Read more.

The Creperie on Newbury is one of Boston.

23. The Creperie on Newbury

259 Newbury St, Boston, MA
Creperie · Back Bay West · 14 tips and reviews

Tracy M.Tracy Maurer: Everything is incredible!

Tory Row is one of Boston.

24. Tory Row

3 Brattle St (at JFK St.), Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · Harvard Square · 71 tips and reviews

Nathaniel H.Nathaniel Hajian: The Kale salad is to die for.

25. Trade

7.7
540 Atlantic Ave (at Congress St), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 74 tips and reviews

Boston.comBoston.com: Jody Adams changed the game on Boston’s waterfront with the casual, globally influenced Trade, which gives downtowners an affordable range of dishes served all day. Read more.

Five Horses Tavern is one of Boston.

26. Five Horses Tavern

8.3
400 Highland Ave (at Grove St.), Somerville, MA
Gastropub · Davis Square · 131 tips and reviews

John B.John B.: When their winter menu is out, you can't beat the Tavern Chili.

Frieda Garcia Park is one of Boston.

27. Frieda Garcia Park

7.3
38 Stanhope St. (Clarendon St.), Boston, MA
Playground · Prudential - St. Botolph · 3 tips and reviews

Nathaniel H.Nathaniel Hajian: One if the most lovely places in Boston. Play.

Max Brenner is one of Boston.

28. Max Brenner

745 Boylston St (btwn Exeter & Fairfield), Boston, MA
Dessert Shop · Prudential - St. Botolph · 170 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: This is where taste buds go to live & the South Beach diet goes to die. Tiramisu cocktail, triple chocolate pancakes, chocolate pizza, crispy chocolate egg rolls..somewhere, Homer Simpson is swooning. Read more.

The Painted Burro is one of Boston.

29. The Painted Burro

8.8
219 Elm St (btwn Bowers & Russell), Somerville, MA
Mexican Restaurant · Davis Square · 135 tips and reviews

Tufts UniversityTufts University: A few standouts like the tamarind-glazed chicharrón and spicy chipotle chocolate ice cream. Read the full review at: http://now.tufts.edu/articles/dish-painted-burro

Les Zygomates Wine Bar Bistro is one of Boston.

30. Les Zygomates Wine Bar Bistro

129 South St (at Tufts St), Boston, MA
Wine Bar · Downtown Boston · 48 tips and reviews

Spencer S.Spencer Schoeben: the bread and butter is free. so is the water

Kingston Station is one of Boston.

31. Kingston Station

25 Kingston St (btwn Bedford & Summer), Boston, MA
New American Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 55 tips and reviews

BostonTweetBostonTweet: Kingston Station has happy hour every Monday-Wednesday with half priced apps in the bar and cafe from 5-7pm.

Le's is one of Boston.

32. Le's

7.4
36 JFK St (at Mt Auburn St.), Cambridge, MA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Harvard Square · 59 tips and reviews

John C.John Capecelatro: Pad thai. And more pad thai.

O Ya is one of Boston.

33. O Ya

8.4
9 East St (at East Pl), Boston, MA
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 67 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: For the luxurious modern take on sushi your palette will be dazzled. -Tania Peterson, Top Chef Just Desserts

Shake Shack is one of Boston.

34. Shake Shack

8.4
92 Winthrop St (btwn Eliot & JFK St), Cambridge, MA
Burger Joint · Harvard Square · 69 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The two-story location is in the heart of Harvard Square, in the former OM space. A few special concretes (frozen custard with mix-ins) pay homage to nearby schools.

True Grounds is one of Boston.

35. True Grounds

8.2
717 Broadway (at Bristol Rd.), Somerville, MA
Coffee Shop · 48 tips and reviews

tessarhtessarh: The best iced coffee in Somerville - hands down.

Snappy Ramen is one of Boston.

36. Snappy Ramen

420 Highland Ave (Elm st), Somerville, MA
Noodle Restaurant · Davis Square · 44 tips and reviews

Allan S.Allan Smith: Love their green tea!

Toro is one of Boston.

37. Toro

9.0
1704 Washington Street (East Springfield St.), Boston, MA
Tapas Restaurant · South End · 245 tips and reviews

Spencer S.Spencer Schoeben: one of the best meals i've ever had!

Area Four is one of Boston.

38. Area Four

8.9
500 Technology Sq, Cambridge, MA
Pizzeria · Kendall Square · 209 tips and reviews

Boston.comBoston.com: Two restaurants in one, both tailor-made for Tech Square: an all-day bakery-cafe attached to a sparse, industrial dining room with two wood-fired ovens. Read more.

39. Tatte Bakery & Café

8.7
1003 Beacon St (btwn St Marys & Carlton St), Brookline, MA
Bakery · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 118 tips and reviews

Boston.comBoston.com: At the Brookline favorite’s new Kendall location is the pistachio croissant, made extra decadent with an additional round of butter folded in, house-prepared pistachio paste, and toasted pistachios.

Clover Food Lab is one of Boston.

40. Clover Food Lab

7 Holyoke St (btwn Mass Ave. & Mt. Auburn St.), Cambridge, MA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Harvard Square · 97 tips and reviews

Peter B.Peter Boyce: Get anything on the menu. It's all so good.

Voltage Coffee & Art is one of Boston.

41. Voltage Coffee & Art

295 3rd St (at Athenaeum St.), Cambridge, MA
Café · Kendall Square · 96 tips and reviews

John C.John Capecelatro: Best coffee spot in Cambridge (and dare I say Boston?). Hotbed of startup folks (VC's, entrepreneurs, and everyone in between). Go for the Beyond the Sea or the Thieving Magpie (both lattes).

3 Little Figs is one of Boston.

42. 3 Little Figs

9.2
278 Highland Ave (btwn Cedar & Eastman), Somerville, MA
Café · 107 tips and reviews

Amy C.Amy Cao: Try the Lavender Biscuit - Not too sweet, nice and moist.

Toscanini's is one of Boston.

43. Toscanini's

9.3
899 Main St (at Sidney St.), Cambridge, MA
Ice Cream Parlor · 278 tips and reviews

Nathaniel H.Nathaniel Hajian: Service is incredible! So is ice cream of course. Hydrox Cookie is a favorite.

Insomnia Cookies is one of Boston.

44. Insomnia Cookies

7.6
708 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA
Dessert Shop · Kenmore · 7 tips and reviews
Island Creek Oyster Bar is one of Boston.

45. Island Creek Oyster Bar

500 Commonwealth Ave (at Kenmore St), Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Kenmore · 304 tips and reviews

BostonTweetBostonTweet: Island Creek Oyster Bar is now open and it's awesome!!

Cafe Sushi is one of Boston.

46. Cafe Sushi

8.9
1105 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Sushi Restaurant · Mid-Cambridge · 54 tips and reviews

Nash O.Nash Overstreet: Get the Omakase.

Rod Dee is one of Boston.

47. Rod Dee

1906 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Thai Restaurant · Porter Square · 40 tips and reviews

Mario H.Mario Hall: The pad thai and chicken satay are absolutely the best thai food I've ever had.

Pavement Coffeehouse is one of Boston.

48. Pavement Coffeehouse

8.4
286 Newbury St (btwn Gloucester & Hereford), Boston, MA
Coffee Shop · Back Bay West · 114 tips and reviews

emma t.emma tangoren: thai tea latte! mmmm.

Grafton Street Pub & Grill is one of Boston.

49. Grafton Street Pub & Grill

7.3
59 JFK St (at Harvard St.), Cambridge, MA
Gastropub · Harvard Square · 90 tips and reviews

Adam B.Adam Besvinick: Do yourself a favor and get the pot roast - unreal

OTTO is one of Boston.

50. OTTO

7.9
1432 Massachusetts Ave (btwn Brattle & Church), Cambridge, MA
Pizzeria · Harvard Square · 40 tips and reviews

Ryan L.Ryan LaPerle: The Mango and pulled pork is the best slice they have, get it you won't be disappointed. They'll do a whole pie too.

FuGaKyu Japanese Cuisine is one of Boston.

51. FuGaKyu Japanese Cuisine

8.3
1280 Beacon St (at Pleasant St.), Brookline, MA
Sushi Restaurant · Coolidge Corner · 79 tips and reviews

MazdaMazda: Since 1984, Edward Leung (the owner) dreamed of building a food empire. He worked previously as an accountant, waiter and chef.

M3 is one of Boston.

52. M3

382 Highland Ave (at Cutter Ave), Somerville, MA
Southern Food Restaurant · Davis Square · 38 tips and reviews

Nathaniel H.Nathaniel Hajian: Chicken n waffles is the best choice - dont wear a belt to this place or ATLEAST loosen it

Posto is one of Boston.

53. Posto

8.4
187 Elm St (at Windom St), Somerville, MA
Wine Bar · Davis Square · 95 tips and reviews

Tufts UniversityTufts University: From veal tortellini to the steak burger, there’s far more than pizza on the menu. Read the full review at: http://now.tufts.edu/articles/dish-pizzeria-posto

L.A. Burdick Chocolate is one of Boston.

54. L.A. Burdick Chocolate

9.2
220 Clarendon St (btwn Boylston & Newbury), Boston, MA
Dessert Shop · Back Bay East · 86 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Famed for their chocolate animals, these confections are as delicious as they are adorable.

Pemberton Farms & Garden Center is one of Boston.

55. Pemberton Farms & Garden Center

9.1
2225 Massachusetts Ave (at Day St), Cambridge, MA
Organic Grocery · North Cambridge · 27 tips and reviews

Leah R.Leah Rodriguez: They have a really great beer selection now. Check it out!

Border Cafe is one of Boston.

56. Border Cafe

32 Church St (at Palmer St.), Cambridge, MA
Mexican Restaurant · Harvard Square · 256 tips and reviews

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: This Cajun/ Mexican restaurant has great food and atmosphere. Among the many dishes, don’t be afraid to try the Catfish New Orleans! But get there early or be ready to wait. Read more.

Oishii Boston is one of Boston.

57. Oishii Boston

8.6
1166 Washington St (E. Berkeley St.), Boston, MA
Japanese Restaurant · South End · 85 tips and reviews

Spencer S.Spencer Schoeben: expensive. but worth it. go here. it is incredible. perhaps the best meal of my life. if not, definitely up there. wow. wow. wow. yum. holy shit go here ASAP. fly here for it.

Wired Puppy is one of Boston.

58. Wired Puppy

250 Newbury St (btwn Fairfield & Gloucester), Boston, MA
Coffee Shop · Back Bay West · 87 tips and reviews

Kenneth C.Kenneth Cohen: Coffee lovers: aeropress and Turkish coffee. You're welcome.

Bon Me is one of Boston.

59. Bon Me

7.9
Dewey Square, Boston, MA
Food Truck · 35 tips and reviews

Spencer S.Spencer Schoeben: amazing food truck

Cafeteria Boston is one of Boston.

60. Cafeteria Boston

279 Newbury St (at Gloucester St), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Back Bay West · 144 tips and reviews

Mike S.Mike Sklens: Best Spinach Artichoke dip anywhere.

Wheelhouse is one of Boston.

61. Wheelhouse

63 Broad Street, Boston, MA
Burger Joint · Financial District · 23 tips and reviews
Oishii Sushi Bar is one of Boston.

62. Oishii Sushi Bar

612 Hammond St (Boylston St/Rt.9), Chestnut Hill, MA
Sushi Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews
Eastern Standard is one of Boston.

63. Eastern Standard

528 Commonwealth Ave (at Kenmore Square), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Kenmore · 304 tips and reviews
Salty Dog Seafood Grille & Bar is one of Boston.

64. Salty Dog Seafood Grille & Bar

7.9
206 Faneuil Hall Market Pl, Boston, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 49 tips and reviews
Jose's Mexican Restaurant is one of Boston.

65. Jose's Mexican Restaurant

131 Sherman St, Cambridge, MA
Mexican Restaurant · Neighborhood Nine · 40 tips and reviews
Santouka Ramen is one of Boston.

66. Santouka Ramen

8.3
1 Bow St (Massachusetts Ave), Cambridge, MA
Ramen Restaurant · Harvard Square · 69 tips and reviews
Tamper is one of Boston.

67. Tamper

7.9
340 Boston Ave, Medford, MA
Coffee Shop · 45 tips and reviews