NEWTON NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE

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

Overview for NEWTON NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE, MA

88,647 people live in NEWTON NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE, where the median age is 40.9 and the average individual income is $81,020. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

88,647

Total Population

40.9 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$81,020

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for NEWTON NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE, MA

NEWTON NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE has 31,038 households, with an average household size of 2.61. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in NEWTON NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 88,647 people call NEWTON NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE home. The population density is 4,972.43 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

88,647

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

40.9

Median Age

47.65 / 52.35%

Men vs Women

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  • Associate Degree
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31,038

Total Households

2.61

Average Household Size

$81,020

Average individual Income

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Schools in NEWTON NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE, MA

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