BROOKLINE NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE

Leafy residential streets, independent bookstores, and the iconic Puppet Showplace.

Team Favorites in Brookline

Megan’s Favorite! - King Crab Salad at Fugakyu 
Jillian’s Go-To Drink in Brookline - De La Casa Margarita at Burro Bar
Flora’s Sweet Tooth Morning Favorite - Apple Cider Cake Donut at Union Square Donuts
 

Cafés/Breakfast Must Haves

Japonaise Bakery & Cafe - Known for it’s famous Boston Cream Doughnut
Union Square Donuts - Award winning donuts made fresh by hand every single day
Zaftigs - Traditional Jewish cuisine in a honey atmosphere
Paris Creperie - Parisian style bistro with sweet & savory crepes, plus smoothies & coffee
Cafe Landwer - Gourmet java & mediterranean cafe menu from an Israel based chain
Martin's Coffee Shop - Breakfast, lunch & fresh specials served all day at this neighborhood standby
Rifrullo Cafe - Relaxed cafe with homestyle breakfast, sandwiches & coffee 
Tatte Bakery & Cafe - Bakery & cafe serving Mediterranean favorites along with cookies, pastries & specialty coffee
Temptations Cafe - Coffee, sandwiches & pastries made from locally made goods 
Caffè Nero - Casual coffee shop with light dishes & specially blended hot & cold drinks 
Brothers & Sisters Co. - Snug cafe with warm ambiance featuring locally roasted coffee, muffins, sandwiches & pastries 
Cafe Fixe - Espresso, lattes & specially brewed coffee in a bright & airy cafe
Starbucks - Iconic, Seattle-based coffeehouse chain with specialty made coffee & small bites
CRÉMEUX French Pâtisserie - Delicious French inspired eats made with carefully chosen ingredients 
Bruegger's Bagels - Bakery chain preparing small-batch, New York style bagels, plus breakfast & lunch sandwiches
 
Best Spot for a Sweet Treat
 
CRÉMEUX French Pâtisserie - Delicious French inspired eats made with carefully chosen ingredients 
Paris Creperie - Parisian style bistro with sweet & savory crepes, plus smoothies & coffee
Japonaise Bakery & Cafe - Known for it’s famous Boston Cream Doughnut
 

Lunch Favorites

Rami’s - Counter-serve eatery in a basic space serving falafel, shawarma & other kosher Middle Eastern fare
Cutty’s - Locally sourced & made-in-house ingredients define this busy breakfast-lunch soup & sandwich joint
Michael's Deli - Longtime neighborhood spot with overstuffed sandwiches, bagels & classic deli dishes
Anna's Taqueria - Counter serve Mexican chain with burritos, tacos & quesadilla's
Hamilton Restaurant & Bar - Casual outpost serving refined pub grub & comfort eats with craft cocktails, beer & wine
Bess's Cafe - Intimate, takeout friendly cafe for Chinese noodles, dumplings & other options
LaMei Hot Pot - Artful restaurant with Chinese soups & stews, and a wide selection of meats
Los Amigos Taqueria - Counter serve spot with gourmet takes on Mexican classics including tacos & burritos
Ganko Ittetsu Ramen - Three kinds of specialty wok-cooked, Sapporo-style ramen soups at this compact noodle shop
Bottega di Capri - Cozy neighborhood deli offering imported meats, house made bread, homestyle Italian meats & espresso
Blossom Bar at Sichuan Garden - Sleek restaurant with spicy Sichuan dishes, as well as a bar with specialty cocktails
 
Best Quick Bite
 
Los Amigos Taqueria - Counter serve spot with gourmet takes on Mexican classics including tacos & burritos
Rami’s - Counter-serve eatery in a basic space serving falafel, shawarma & other kosher Middle Eastern fare
Michael's Deli - Longtime neighborhood spot with overstuffed sandwiches, bagels & classic deli dishes
 

Dinner Favorites

Bartaco - Fresh, upscale, Mexican street food with healthy options & specialty margaritas
Taberna de Haro - Corner taverna with sidewalk seats offering a massive Spanish wine menu, plus tapas & paella
Washington Square Tavern - American dishes & many beers are found at this busy, no-reservations standby with wood-lined space
Fugakyu Japanese Cuisine - The largest Japanese restaurant in New England lives in the heart of Brookline
Burro Bar - Cheery Mexican eatery emphasizing creatively stuffed tacos & a large tequila selection
Bar 'Cino - Chic spot with mediterranean eats, shared plates & cocktails
Parlour - New American restaurant & bar serving specialty cocktails
Hops N Scotch - Dozens of beers on tap, around 100 scotches & comfort foods at this tavern thats open late
The Publick House - Lively beer hall with an expansive brew list, refined pub fare & a cozy, relaxed atmosphere
Blossom Bar at Sichuan Garden - Sleek restaurant with spicy Sichuan dishes, as well as a bar with specialty cocktails
 
Best Spot For a Cocktail
 
Bar 'Cino - Chic spot with mediterranean eats, shared plates & cocktails
Burro Bar - Cheery Mexican eatery emphasizing creatively stuffed tacos & a large tequila selection
Parlour - New American restaurant & bar serving specialty cocktails
 

Night Out on the Town

Ivory Pearl - Seafood-focused restaurant and raw bar in Brookline’s Washington Square
The Publick House - Lively beer hall with an expansive brew list, refined pub fare & a cozy, relaxed atmosphere
Barcelona Wine Bar - Extensive array of Spanish-centric small plates & wine in an intimate setting; open late-nights
Golden Temple & The E Room Bar - Modern spins on classic Chinese plates in bright circa-1959 room with separate lounge for cocktails
Washington Square Tavern - American dishes & many beers are found at this busy, no-reservations standby with wood-lined space
 

Community

Allandale Farm - Boston's last and only working farm, with a farm stand & garden center, and wonderful education programs for children
Brookline Farmers Market - From June - November every Thursday 1:30pm - 6:30pm at the Centre Street West Parking Lot
Coolidge Corner Theatre - Coolidge Corner Theatre is a classic venue to view movies on the big screen for all ages

Fitness

GymIt - Personal training, on-site parking, 100+ pieces of cardio equipment & locker rooms
Benefitness Health Club - Personal training, group exercise classes, TRX & pilates
Power Rowing - Indoor rowing studio for a high intensity cardio workout
Beacon Hill Athletics Clubs - Personal & small group training & group fitness

Parks

Larz Anderson Park - Wooded area with gardens & an ice rink!
Brookline Avenue Playground - Fenced park with off-leash hours for dogs, waterfall fountain, and large athletic field
Winthrop Square - Lively green space with picnic tables & a rose garden with walk-through trellis

Grocery/Convenient

Olive Connection - For artisan food lovers, Olive Connection is the spot for anything fresh
The Butcherie - Kosher market & deli offering prepared foods and meats, plus wine
Trader Joe’s - Grocery chain with a variety of signature items
Baazar on Beacon Street - Market & deli featuring European specialty products & imported alcohol

Transit

Brookline Hills - Green Line D Rail Branch
Coolidge Corner - Green Line C Bus Stop
Washington Square - Green Line C Bus Stop

 

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