NEWTON NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE

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Team Favorites in Newton

Meg’s Favorite! - Homemade Spaghettini from Buttonwood
Megan’s Favorite Dish in Newton - Ahi Tuna Carpaccio at Farmstead Table
Alex's Go-To Coffee in Newton - Almond milk latte from Caffé Nero

Cafés/Breakfast Must Haves

Lakon Paris Patisserie - Freshly baked croissants, muffins, & hot blended coffee made fresh every morning
Pressed Cafe - Expansive, all day menu with bold ingredients serving up smoothies, breakfast plates, sandwiches, salads & more
SALT Patisserie - Freshly made croissants, breakfast sandwiches, muffins & dessert options
Blackbird Doughnuts - Local chain specializing in rich doughnuts, freshly brewed coffee & known for their doughnut bagels
Tatte Bakery & Cafe - Chain bakery known for their assortment of freshly baked goods, egg plates & upscale coffee
Caffé Nero - Casual coffee shop with light dishes & specially blended hot & cold drinks
George Howell Coffee - Counter serve cafe offering coffee & espresso, sandwiches, pastries & beans for sale 
Blue Bottle Coffee - Trendy cafe chain with upscale coffee, drinks, pastries & brewing equipment
Starbucks - Seattle based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts & light bites
The Dining Car Café & Market - Freshly baked good, great coffee, sandwiches & sides
Corner Cafe Newton - Neighborhood favorite in Newton Corner serving up classic egg plates, omelets, breakfast burritos & more
Johnny's Luncheonette - Unpretentious lunch & dinner fare, plus all day breakfast at this diner with nostalgic style
Tous Les Jours - A variety of baked goods freshly baked every day, made with the finest ingredients
Rosenfeld Bagel Co - Newton's best bagels with variety of cream cheeses, plus challah & special offerings for the holiday's
 
Best Spot for a Sweet Breakfast
 
Lakon Paris Patisserie - Freshly baked croissants, muffins, & hot blended coffee made fresh every morning
Blackbird Doughnuts - Local chain specializing in rich doughnuts, freshly brewed coffee & known for their doughnut bagels
SALT Patisserie - Freshly made croissants, breakfast sandwiches, muffins & dessert options
 
Best Savory Breakfasts
 
The Dining Car Café & Market - Freshly baked good, great coffee, sandwiches & sides
Corner Cafe Newton - Neighborhood favorite in Newton Corner serving up classic egg plates, omelets, breakfast burritos & more
Pressed Cafe - Expansive, all day menu with bold ingredients serving up smoothies, breakfast plates, sandwiches, salads & more
Rosenfeld Bagel Co - Newton's best bagels with variety of cream cheeses, plus challah & special offerings for the holiday's
 

Lunch Favorites

O'Hara's Food & Spirits - Traditional Irish gathering spot for pub grub, pizza & pints 
Farmstead Table - Small menu of farm to table fare offered in a homey setting
Max & Leo's Pizza Newton - Snug pizzeria offering gourmet pies baked in a coal-fired pizza oven, plus wings & craft beers
Pressed Cafe - Expansive, all day menu with bold ingredients serving up smoothies, breakfast plates, sandwiches, salads & more
The Dining Car Café & Market - Freshly baked good, great coffee, sandwiches & sides
The Biltmore Bar & Grille - Restaurant & bar with a menu of locally sourced, elevated comfort food
Blue Salt Restaurant - American classics such as burgers & steak, alongside Eastern European inspired dishes
Coconut Newton - Tiny, welcoming Thai kitchen with classic dishes for take-out or limited dine in seating
Thistle & Leek - Casual neighborhood refuge focusing on small plates & old world wine list
Anna's Taqueria - Counter-serve Mexican chain dishing up burritos, tacos & quesadillas in a warm space
Johnny's Luncheonette - Unpretentious lunch & dinner fare, plus all day breakfast at this diner with nostalgic style
Pho Viet's II - Family run, authentic, award-winning Vietnamese spot serving Boston's best Banh Mi
Walnut Grille - Vegetarian & vegan restaurant with delectable varieties of seasonal specialties & plenty of gluten free options as well
 
Best Spot for a Sandwich
 
The Dining Car Café & Market - Freshly baked good, great coffee, sandwiches & sides
Pressed Cafe - Expansive, all day menu with bold ingredients serving up smoothies, breakfast plates, sandwiches, salads & more
Blue Salt Restaurant - American classics such as burgers & steak, alongside Eastern European inspired dishes
 

Dinner Favorites

Buttonwood - Family friendly neighborhood spot serving New American cuisine 
Olivia's Bistro - Wood fire Neapolitan style pizza in this elevated casual space 
Sycamore - Newton's neighborhood bistro featuring a seasonally inspired menu & craft cocktails
District 118 Kitchen & Bar - Modern, rustic bar & kitchen offering a menu of American classics
SUSHICO - Chef Alexander Nagi offers the freshest of sushi at this Newton staple
The Biltmore Bar & Grille - Restaurant & bar with a menu of locally sourced, elevated comfort food
MIDA - Italian inspired neighborhood restaurant serving up classics such as arancini, gnocchi & pizzas
Ward 4 - Upscale neighborhood pub with relaxed atmosphere and large bar
Farmstead Table - Small menu of farm to table fare offered in a homey setting
Union Street Restaurant & Bar - Laid back hot spot for draft beers, comfort food, cocktails & a seasonal patio
Little Big Diner - Rice bowls, ramen & street food, plus sake & craft cocktails in a modern environment
Jinny's Pizzeria - Wood-fired pizzeria with indoor & outdoor dining
 
Best Spots for Date Night
 
Buttonwood - Family friendly neighborhood spot serving New American cuisine 
Sycamore - Newton's neighborhood bistro featuring a seasonally inspired menu & craft cocktails
MIDA - Italian inspired neighborhood restaurant serving up classics such as arancini, gnocchi & pizzas
Ward 4 - Upscale neighborhood pub with relaxed atmosphere and large bar
 

Night Out on the Town

Tommy Doyle's - Irish bar with traditional pub fare and regular live music & trivia night
Flora's Wine Bar - Enjoy wines from around the world, charcuterie & craft cocktails in this cozy neighborhood bar setting 
Paddy's Public House - Festive, Irish themed tavern with beer, food & sports games on TV's
The Bluebird Bar - Dimly lit neighborhood bar to gather with friends & enjoy delicious food & drinks
Buff's Pub - Spacious bar with sports tv & cold beer, known for its buffalo wings
Cherry Tree - Colorful sports bar with straightforward pub fare & patio, plus trivia nights & karaoke
 
Best Spot for a Refined Cocktail
 
Flora's Wine Bar - Enjoy wines from around the world, charcuterie & craft cocktails in this cozy neighborhood bar setting (Flora's favorite!)
 

Community

Burr Playground - Park offering tennis courts, swings & sports fields
Auburndale Cove Ice Skating - Public outdoor skating rink in the heart of Newton
Farmer's Market - Visit Newton Farmer's Markets from June - October!
Hyde Community Center - The Center of the Newton Highlands community, with various events & programs hosted throughout the year
Lower Falls Community Center - 4.3 acres of a multi-landscaped outdoor park, building facilities & home to the "Fall Balls" neighborhood event
JCC Greater Boston - Jewish community center with kids education programs & events, classes, events & popups
 

Fitness

Equinox Chestnut Hill - High end fitness facility with classes & endless amenities
Life Time - Expansive fitness facility with spa, cafe, dedicated kids spaces & more
Barry's - High intensity interval training workouts with intense, energizing instructors 
Burn Boot Camp - Challenging 45 minute bootcamp workouts
Jazzercise - Exercise classes incorporating dance cardio with strength training 
WOW! - Large gym offering personal training, studio classes, saunas & steam rooms, women's only area's many subscription options
Fit4 Newton - Personal fitness coaching focusing on small group classes with a max of 3 people 
Nonantum Boxing Club - Superior fitness experience led by highly skilled instructors
 

Parks

Nahanton Park - 55 acre park with trails, gardens, soccer fields and a pond for fishing & boating
Cold Spring Park - 65 acres of large, multi-use park space with natural wooded trails, playfields & courts
Cabot Park - 11.6 acre, large active use city park with off-leash dog area, playground, soccer field, bocce court & more
Pellegrini Park - 4.2 acre park with playground, tennis & pickle ball courts & large picnic area
Kennard Park - 14 acre green space with hiking trail
Boyd Park - 4.8 acre park with swings, basketball court, and baseball & soccer fields 
Newton Centre Playground - Historic outpost offering swings, clay tennis courts, sports fields & recreation center
Newton Centre Green - 2 acres of shaded open lawn areas, benches & flower gardens
Auburndale Playground - 29.9 acres with basketball courts, playground & walking & jogging trails
Bullough's Pond Park - 1.4 acres of a well-landscaped lakeside park with benches & perimeter sidewalk
Burr Park - 5.1 acres of a historic fenced neighborhood park with play area & swings, tennis courts & open lawn area
Claflin Park - 1.2 acres of level-lawn area, with off-leash dog park
Newton Highlands Playground - 12.6 acre park with playfields & courts
 

Grocery/Convenient

Whole Foods Market – Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items
Wegman's - Grocery chain serving upscale, organic grocery items 
Trader Joe's - Grocery chain with a variety of signature items
Star Market - Supermarket chain offering meats, produce, deli & bakery items
Stop & Shop - Supermarket chain with house-brand groceries & organics, deli counter & bakery
The Walnut Market - Specialty food, craft beer & wine
 

Transit

Green Line at Riverside, Woodland, Waban, Eliot, Newton Highlands, Newton Centre & Chestnut Hill
Commuter Rail at Auburndale, West Newton & Newtonville
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