Nitsan’s tips on local unique food stops
Neighborhood Food Gems
All recommended places are easy walking distance (1-7 minutes walk) from home.
Literally, the best Thai I had in America. It is run by two dedicated women. We keep ordering new items from their rich menu.
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Cha Yen Thai Cookery
613 Mt Auburn StLiterally, the best Thai I had in America. It is run by two dedicated women. We keep ordering new items from their rich menu.
It is a great diner. On Saturdays and Sundays there is a long line of people coming from all over to sit in this locally famous gem. If you feel like combining your stay with a breakfast, turning it to a b&b, it is so near you can walk there in your pajamas. The best American stile breakfast around.
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Deluxe Town Diner
627 Mt Auburn StIt is a great diner. On Saturdays and Sundays there is a long line of people coming from all over to sit in this locally famous gem. If you feel like combining your stay with a breakfast, turning it to a b&b, it is so near you can walk there in your pajamas. The best American stile breakfast around.
This place is Mecca for vegetarian and vegan foodies around Boston. We are lucky to have it just one house away. It features delicious veggie takes on famous dishes. It is most popular and attracts much traffic from all over New England. Make sure to reserve a table.
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Red Lentil Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurant
600 Mt Auburn StThis place is Mecca for vegetarian and vegan foodies around Boston. We are lucky to have it just one house away. It features delicious veggie takes on famous dishes. It is most popular and attracts much traffic from all over New England. Make sure to reserve a table.
One of three Armenian-Middle Eastern (Lebanese, Turkish, Syrian) mini markets where you can find specialty produce, unique foods and pastries, olives, delicious roll-ups with Labneh, Zaatar, Falafel, Lahmajoun, etc. The plates are named: Arax, Massis, and Sevan. The three places are positioned back to back. They became so famous that they attract much traffic from all over New England (in and out of state).
Massis is a personal favorite as it features a full on bakery that makes everything fresh on a daily basis. You MUST try the spinach triangles (with or without feta). They are literally the reason why we moved to this neighborhood in the first place.
Massis Bakery
569 Mt Auburn St One of three Armenian-Middle Eastern (Lebanese, Turkish, Syrian) mini markets where you can find specialty produce, unique foods and pastries, olives, delicious roll-ups with Labneh, Zaatar, Falafel, Lahmajoun, etc. The plates are named: Arax, Massis, and Sevan. The three places are positioned back to back. They became so famous that they attract much traffic from all over New England (in and out of state).
Massis is a personal favorite as it features a full on bakery that makes everything fresh on a daily basis. You MUST try the spinach triangles (with or without feta). They are literally the reason why we moved to this neighborhood in the first place.
One of three Armenian-Middle Eastern (Lebanese, Turkish, Syrian) mini markets where you can find specialty produce, unique foods and pastries, olives, delicious roll-ups with Labneh, Zaatar, Falafel, Lahmajoun, etc. The plates are named: Arax, Massis, and Sevan. The three places are positioned back to back. They became so famous that they attract much traffic from all over New England (in and out of state).
This place has great ready made salads and stuffed grape leaves.
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Sevan Bakery
599 Mt Auburn St One of three Armenian-Middle Eastern (Lebanese, Turkish, Syrian) mini markets where you can find specialty produce, unique foods and pastries, olives, delicious roll-ups with Labneh, Zaatar, Falafel, Lahmajoun, etc. The plates are named: Arax, Massis, and Sevan. The three places are positioned back to back. They became so famous that they attract much traffic from all over New England (in and out of state).
This place has great ready made salads and stuffed grape leaves.
One of three Armenian-Middle Eastern (Lebanese, Turkish, Syrian) mini markets where you can find specialty produce, unique foods and pastries, olives, delicious roll-ups with Labneh, Zaatar, Falafel, Lahmajoun, etc. The plates are named: Arax, Massis, and Sevan. The three places are positioned back to back. They became so famous that they attract much traffic from all over New England (in and out of state).
This place sells great wines from places like Lebanon and Morocco.
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Arax Market
585 Mt Auburn St One of three Armenian-Middle Eastern (Lebanese, Turkish, Syrian) mini markets where you can find specialty produce, unique foods and pastries, olives, delicious roll-ups with Labneh, Zaatar, Falafel, Lahmajoun, etc. The plates are named: Arax, Massis, and Sevan. The three places are positioned back to back. They became so famous that they attract much traffic from all over New England (in and out of state).
This place sells great wines from places like Lebanon and Morocco.
If you like Persian food, this place is heaven. On one hand you get all the grilled dished made to perfection. On the other hand, authentic stews on rice dishes. They have all the staples that makes us keep going there. If I could have Gourmeh Sabzi every day, I would! Amazing food stop!
Hafez House of Kebab
580 Mount Auburn StreetIf you like Persian food, this place is heaven. On one hand you get all the grilled dished made to perfection. On the other hand, authentic stews on rice dishes. They have all the staples that makes us keep going there. If I could have Gourmeh Sabzi every day, I would! Amazing food stop!
This is a great place for an evening with wine and a conversation. The tapas and wine selection is fantastic. La Bodega has a cool design where you get to sit in a really high end stylish train car. The vibe is hip and classy. Everyone is obsessed with this place these days. Make sure to reserve a table on the weekend.
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La Bodega
21 Nichols AveThis is a great place for an evening with wine and a conversation. The tapas and wine selection is fantastic. La Bodega has a cool design where you get to sit in a really high end stylish train car. The vibe is hip and classy. Everyone is obsessed with this place these days. Make sure to reserve a table on the weekend.
A local favorite pizza place. Tasty pizza that is ready in 10-12 minutes. They also have other iItalian and Greek special dishes.
Andrea's House of Pizza
620 Mt Auburn StA local favorite pizza place. Tasty pizza that is ready in 10-12 minutes. They also have other iItalian and Greek special dishes.
Another, really good, American breakfast place, burgers, and other comfort food staples. Beware of growing waiting list on weekend mornings.
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Uncommon Grounds
575 Mt Auburn StAnother, really good, American breakfast place, burgers, and other comfort food staples. Beware of growing waiting list on weekend mornings.
Stella Pizza
605 Mt Auburn StA great great great pizza place.
A relaxing low key restaurant serving Greek dishes, grill and sandwiches. Very warm and welcoming place.
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Seta's Cafe
271 Belmont StA relaxing low key restaurant serving Greek dishes, grill and sandwiches. Very warm and welcoming place.
Conley's Pub & Grille
164 Belmont StreetAn Irish style tavern with great pub food.
Fixture for Middle Eastern & Armenian breads, pastries, sandwiches, prepared foods & groceries.
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Eastern Lamejun Bakers
145 Belmont StFixture for Middle Eastern & Armenian breads, pastries, sandwiches, prepared foods & groceries.
A hipster modern Turkish bakery with all the fun small dishes and to-die-for pastries. Highly recommend. A very high pace place.
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Sofra Bakery & Cafe
1 Belmont StA hipster modern Turkish bakery with all the fun small dishes and to-die-for pastries. Highly recommend. A very high pace place.
a cool hip local Cafe where you can sit with a laptop and work for hours.
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Intelligentsia Coffee - Watertown Coffeebar
810 Mt Auburn Sta cool hip local Cafe where you can sit with a laptop and work for hours.