Guidebook for Somerville
Food Scene
Fast, consistent, and relatively cheap. Good for breakfast, sandwiches, and smoothies.
11 locals recommend
Blue Shirt Cafe
424 Highland AvenueFast, consistent, and relatively cheap. Good for breakfast, sandwiches, and smoothies.
True Bistro
1153 BroadwayGreat Vegan restaurant -- I'm not even a Vegan and I like it.
My favorite spot nearby for Tibetan food. It looks like a hole in the wall and there are never many people there but the food is top notch.
House Of Tibet Kitchen
235 Holland StMy favorite spot nearby for Tibetan food. It looks like a hole in the wall and there are never many people there but the food is top notch.
Sound Bites
704 Broadway Ball SquareGreat brunch spot - it gets busy quickly so go early!
Everything Else
Good coffee spot in Davis Square if you want a Starbucks alternative - it gets packed quickly so go early if you want a seat!
90 locals recommend
Diesel Cafe
257 Elm StGood coffee spot in Davis Square if you want a Starbucks alternative - it gets packed quickly so go early if you want a seat!
Frequently has live music and does a decent Jazz brunch on Sundays.
20 locals recommend
Johnny D's Uptown
17 Holland StFrequently has live music and does a decent Jazz brunch on Sundays.
Alternate coffee spot to Diesel Cafe. It doesn't get as busy or as loud.
22 locals recommend
True Grounds
717 Broadway Ball SquareAlternate coffee spot to Diesel Cafe. It doesn't get as busy or as loud.
My preferred brunch spot. Food is top notch but it is small and gets really busy so go early!
63 locals recommend
Ball Square Cafe & Breakfast
708 BroadwayMy preferred brunch spot. Food is top notch but it is small and gets really busy so go early!
Porter Square
The nearest grocery store and a bookshop
Trader Joe's
748 Memorial DrThe nearest trader joes
Whole Foods Market
400 Cambridge RdThe nearest whole foods
Drinks & Nightlife
Five Horses Tavern
400 Highland AveHuge beer selection and good food.
Classic Irish bar; better than Joshua Tree which is across the street. Frequently has live music.
57 locals recommend
The Burren
247 Elm StClassic Irish bar; better than Joshua Tree which is across the street. Frequently has live music.
The Spirit Bar
219 Elm StGood selection of drinks and food if you are looking for Mexican.
Sabur Restaurant
212 Holland StGreat Mediterranean option