Team Favorites in South End
Megan’s Favorite! - Bucatini at Coppa
Meg’s Go-To Drink in the South End - The Spritz at Bar Mezzana
Alex’s Favorite Coffee Spot - PRB Boulangerie
Cafe/Breakfast Must Haves
Sip of Joy Cafe & Bakery - Coffee shop specializing in working with local dairy suppliers & bakeries to provide the best quality ingredients
Marseille - Modern french cuisine influenced by Mediterranean exotic flavors & diverse cultures with brunch on the weekends
PRB Boulangerie - New South End bakery featuring coffee, pastries, breakfast sandwiches & artisan breads
Tatte Bakery & Cafe - Local staple serving coffee, freshly made pastries, sandwiches & salads
Greystone - Fun walk-up coffee window
South End Buttery - Quaint neighborhood bakery for coffee staples & sandwiches
Mod Espresso - Boston's premier coffee bar serving artisanal coffee, freshly baked breads & great music
Cuppacoffee - Java spot serving espresso-based drinks & pastries
Berkeley Perk Cafe - Relaxed neighborhood cafe offering breakfast bowls, bagels, sandwiches, coffee & pastries
Caffè Nero - Casual coffee shop with menu of light dishes & specialty blended hot & iced coffee
Blackbird Doughnuts - Takeaway spot with inventive flavors of sweet & savory doughnuts plus java
Starbucks - Coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts & light bites
Render Coffee - Cozy gathering spot with artisanal coffee, quiche, bagels & sandwiches
Sally's Sandwiches - Easygoing takeaway spot for hearty breakfast & lunch sandwiches
Charlie's Sandwich Shoppe - Tiny diner serving breakfast & lunch classics
Best Quick Takeout Spots
Greystone - Fun walk-up coffee window
Starbucks - Coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts & light bites (tip: make sure to order ahead on the app for even faster service)
Blackbird Doughnuts - Takeaway spot with inventive flavors of sweet & savory doughnuts plus java
Best Sit Down Spots
South End Buttery - Quaint neighborhood bakery for coffee staples & sandwiches
Tatte Bakery & Cafe - Local staple serving coffee, freshly made pastries, sandwiches & salads
Mod Espresso - Boston's premier coffee bar serving artisanal coffee, freshly baked breads & great music
Best Breakfast Sandwiches
Sally's Sandwiches - Easygoing takeaway spot for hearty breakfast & lunch sandwiches
Charlie's Sandwich Shoppe - Tiny diner serving breakfast & lunch classics
Berkeley Perk Cafe - Relaxed neighborhood cafe offering breakfast bowls, bagels, sandwiches, coffee & pastries
Lunch Favorites
PRB Boulangerie - New South End bakery featuring sandwiches, soup, pizza, to-go dinners & more
B&G Oysters - Chef Barbara Lynch's modern take on a classic oyster bar
Petit Robert Bistro - Parisian style bistro offering Gallic classics like steak frites, in classy quarters
Black Lamb - Upmarket brasserie offering a raw bar & elevated pub fare, plus cocktails, beer & wine
Chilacates South End - Inventive tacos & burritos at this counter-serve, South End favorite
Picco - Casual, welcoming neighborhood spot for thin crust pizzas, wine & beer
El Centro - Mexican eatery serving regional classics, with bar slinging beer, margaritas & sangria
Fuji at Ink Block - Sleek, Japanese spot offering sushi, stir-fry dishes & more
Five Horses Tavern - Contemporary bar known for its extensive list of draft beer & whiskeys, plus American fare
Lobstah On A Roll - Multi-foot lobster rolls at this corner eatery for sandwich staples
Life Alive Organic Cafe - Organic, earth friendly, vegan restaurant specializing in smoothies, salads & soups
Anoush'ella - Casual spot for Mediterranean meals, flatbread sandwiches, salads & a full bar
Best Weekend Lunch Spots
B&G Oysters - Chef Barbara Lynch's modern take on a classic oyster bar
KAVA Neo-Taverna - Intimate neighborhood spot for Greek small plates & imported wine & spirits
Aquitaine - Elegant, Parisian style bistro offering traditional French cuisine, including fixed price menus
Black Lamb - Upmarket brasserie offering a raw bar & elevated pub fare, plus cocktails, beer & wine
Metropolis - Relaxed neighborhood bistro presenting creative, Mediterranean inspired eclectic menus
El Centro - Mexican eatery serving regional classics, with bar slinging beer, margaritas & sangria
Bar Mezzana - Italian spot dishing up Amalfi Coast favorites in an airy environment
Petit Robert Bistro - Parisian style bistro offering Gallic classics like steak frites, in classy quarters
Frenchie Wine Bistro - Modern French restaurant with a wall-length wine bar & romantic garden-side solarium
Best Business Lunch Spots
Petit Robert Bistro - Parisian style bistro offering Gallic classics like steak frites, in classy quarters
B&G Oysters - Chef Barbara Lynch's modern take on a classic oyster bar
Black Lamb - Upmarket brasserie offering a raw bar & elevated pub fare, plus cocktails, beer & wine
Best Quick Bites
Life Alive Organic Cafe - Organic, earth friendly, vegan restaurant specializing in smoothies, salads & soups
Chilacates South End - Inventive tacos & burritos at this counter-serve, South End favorite (Jillian's Favorite for a quick bite!)
South End Pita - Relaxed, counter-serve restaurant with pita sandwiches & other mediterranean staples
Otto - Local pizza chain specializing in thin crust, gourmet pies with create your own options
Nicoles South End - Counter-serve cafe specializing in pizza & calzones
Giorgiana's - Neighborhood market with gourmet deli preparing foods including Greek salads
Sweetgreen - Friendly counter-serve chain focusing on organic salads & vegetables
Dinner Favorites
311 Omakase - Nestled in the basement of a South End brownstone, this one of a kind restaurant serves up a $250, 18-course Omakase
Marseille - Modern french cuisine influenced by Mediterranean exotic flavors & diverse cultures
Aquitaine - Elegant, Parisian style bistro offering traditional French cuisine, including fixed price menus
Bar Mezzana - Italian spot dishing up Amalfi Coast favorites in an airy environment
Toro - Stylish spot by restauranteur Ken Oringer serving up tapas, cocktails & Spanish wine
SRV - House made pastas & other small plates at this casual chic wine bar with outdoor patio
Petit Robert Bistro - Parisian style bistro offering Gallic classics like steak frites, in classy quarters
Frenchie Wine Bistro - Modern French restaurant with a wall-length wine bar & romantic garden-side solarium
Coppa Enoteca - Small, hip spot specializing in Italian small plates, pizza, pasta & charcuterie
Metropolis - Relaxed neighborhood bistro presenting creative, Mediterranean inspired eclectic menus
Barcelona Wine Bar - Extensive array of Spanish-centric small plates & wine in an intimate setting
Boston Chops - Upscale, woody steakhouse with surf & turf and classic sides
Orinoco - No reservations, Venezuelan eatery known for smoky arepas served in a cozy space
The Elephant Walk South End - Innovative French-Cambodian fusion menus in cozy surroundings
Mela Modern Indian Cuisine - Classic curries & Indian-themed cocktails in this comfortable environment
KAVA Neo-Taverna - Intimate neighborhood spot for Greek small plates & imported wine & spirits
Banyan Bar + Refuge - Asian gastropub serving unique plates, with a raw bar & patio
Yellow Door Taqueria - Urban cocktail den focusing on local spirits & a small menu of unique bar bites
Oishii - Authentic, high-concept sushi & other Japanese plates in a dramatically lit environment
Myers + Chang - Asian-inspired small plates served family style in a hip diner setting - also, try their Dim Sum brunch Friday-Sunday!
Delux Cafe - Casual bar with eclectic eats and drinks, plus Elvis memorabilia on the walls
The Kartal - The hottest new cocktail bar in the South End with music & extensive mocktail menu
Shore Leave - Asian inspired dishes paired with array of tiki cocktails in a lively space
Burro Bar - Neighborhood Mexican kitchen & tequila bar featuring over 100 bottles of tequila
The Beehive - Creative cocktails & live music at this happening neighborhood staple
Anchovies - Delicious food & drinks in a cozy atmosphere
Barcelona Wine Bar - Extensive array of Spanish-centric small plates & wine in an intimate setting
Franklin Cafe - Hip, cozy neighborhood gastropub dispensing craft cocktails & comfort food until late
Best Fancy Dinners
Boston Chops - Upscale, woody steakhouse with surf & turf and classic sides
Aquitaine - Elegant, Parisian style bistro offering traditional French cuisine, including fixed price menus
Toro - Stylish spot by restauranteur Ken Oringer serving up tapas, cocktails & Spanish wine
Best Comfort Food
Bar Mezzana - Italian spot dishing up Amalfi Coast favorites in an airy environment
Frenchie Wine Bistro - Modern French restaurant with a wall-length wine bar & romantic garden-side solarium
Metropolis - Relaxed neighborhood bistro presenting creative, Mediterranean inspired eclectic menus
Best Spot to Meet Up With Friends
Barcelona Wine Bar - Extensive array of Spanish-centric small plates & wine in an intimate setting
SRV - House made pastas & other small plates at this casual chic wine bar with outdoor patio
Coppa Enoteca - Small, hip spot specializing in Italian small plates, pizza, pasta & charcuterie
Night Out
Delux Cafe - Casual bar with eclectic eats and drinks, plus Elvis memorabilia on the walls
The Kartal - The hottest new cocktail bar in the South End with music & extensive mocktail menu
Shore Leave - Asian inspired dishes paired with array of tiki cocktails in a lively space
Burro Bar - Neighborhood Mexican kitchen & tequila bar featuring over 100 bottles of tequila
The Beehive - Creative cocktails & live music at this happening neighborhood staple
Anchovies - Delicious food & drinks in a cozy atmosphere
Barcelona Wine Bar - Extensive array of Spanish-centric small plates & wine in an intimate setting
Franklin Cafe - Hip, cozy neighborhood gastropub dispensing craft cocktails & comfort food until late
Best Ambiance to Enjoy a Cocktail
Shore Leave - Asian inspired dishes paired with array of tiki cocktails in a lively space
Delux Cafe - Casual bar with eclectic eats and drinks, plus Elvis memorabilia on the walls
Barcelona Wine Bar - Extensive array of Spanish-centric small plates & wine in an intimate setting
Best Spot for Drinks & Music
The Beehive - Creative cocktails & live music at this happening neighborhood staple
The Kartal - The hottest new cocktail bar in the South End
Community
SoWa Vintage Market - SoWa's Winter Festival 2023 specializes in unique fashion, jewelry, home goods & gifts
SoWa Open Market - One of the largest open-air farmer & artists markets in Boston with over 100 regional & local vendors, plus food & beverage trucks, and retail shops
Ink Block - Offers a wide selection of restaurants and places to explore
Ink Block - Offers a wide selection of restaurants and places to explore
United South End Settlements (USES) - Family service center offering programs to provide children & families with educational services & enrichment opportunities that foster personal development
Calderwood Pavilion at Boston Center for the Arts - The South End's leading central hub for the arts that hosts thousands of performances
Cyclorama - One of Boston's most iconic venues, ideal for weddings, trade shows, art installations, performances, and so much more
First Fridays - Every First Friday of the month from 5pm - 9pm, the artists, galleries, shops & showrooms of the SoWa Art + Design District open their doors to the public for an evening of art & inspiration
Laconia Gallery - Art gallery located in Laconia Lofts dedicated to promoting the arts in the South End by providing commercial space to local artists, and hosting exhibitions
Boston Sculptor's Gallery - Sculpture gallery in Boston, owned & operated by local New England artists
Blackstone Community Center - Community center focused on supporting children, youths & families through a wide range of programs
Berkeley Community Garden - One of the few community gardens open to the public, in the heart of the South End!
Fitness
Solid Core - 50-minute, full body, strength training pilates workout
The Studio South End - Serene space to practice the world of Yoga
MWA Health & Fitness - Personal training including private training, corporate & in-home, or virtual
Equinox Dartmouth - Voted Best Fitness Club in Boston, Equinox features state of the art amenities for any workout
BURN Fitness Studios - Boutique fitness studio offering a wide variety of specialty group fitness classes
SWET STUDIO - Yoga studio offering Aerial Yoga, private classes, meditation & teacher training
CorePower Yoga - Strength building hot yoga focusing on small, intense movements & stretches
Barre3 - Efficient & effective workout combining strength, cardio & mindfulness
Fitness Together - Customized personal training workouts to fit each individual's fitness goals
Ethos Fitness & Performance - Personal training methods helping each person build a training program that best suits them
Endurance Pilates & Yoga - Pilates classes focusing on proper form & intense small movements to build strength
Elite Training Group - Personal training studio offering one-on-one & small-group training sessions both in the gym & online
Jillian's Favorite Workout Spot
Solid Core - 50-minute, full body, strength training pilates workout
Meg's Favorite
CorePower Yoga - Strength building hot yoga focusing on small, intense movements & stretches
Parks
Ringgold Park - Largest children’s park in the South End featuring play structures for ages 2-12
Peters Park - Park with kids play area, gardens & an off leash dog run
Titus Sparrow Park - Neighborhood green space with basketball courts, tennis courts, community gardens & seasonal events
Peters Park Dog Park - Designated dog play area right next to Peters Park
Hayes Park - Welcoming park in the South End featuring trees, benches, toddler's play area & changing displays of flowers
Blackstone Square - Park with benches, open green space & shaded areas, featuring a fountain
Childe Hassam Park - Vibrant outdoor space dedicated to showcasing the art community
Franklin Square - Right next to Blackstone Square, this is a decent sized park with benches & open green space
Carleton Court Dog Park - Court area for dogs to run around, featuring flower beds, cherry blossoms & community gardens
Harriet Tubman Square - City Park with 20 foot tall bronze statue honoring the life of Harriet Tubman
St. Helena's Park - Small park with benches, a water fountain & horseshoe pit
O'Day Playground - Small, fenced-in park with play structure, swings, and basketball court
Rotch Playground - Multi-use turf field for softball & soccer, including picnic tables
The Underground at Ink Block - Active urban park, cultural attraction & parking amenity with pedestrian boardwalks, dog park & world-class street art
Dog Parks
Peters Park Dog Park - Designated dog play area right next to Peters Park
The Underground at Ink Block - Active urban park, cultural attraction & parking amenity with pedestrian boardwalks, dog park & world-class street art
Carleton Court Dog Park - Court area for dogs to run around, featuring flower beds, cherry blossoms & community gardens
Peters Park - Park with kids play area, gardens & an off leash dog run
Playgrounds
Ringgold Park - Largest children’s park in the South End featuring play structures for ages 2-12
Hayes Park - Welcoming park in the South End featuring trees, benches, toddler's play area & changing displays of flowers
O'Day Playground - Small, fenced-in park with play structure, swings, and basketball court
Grocery & Specialty Stores
Whole Foods Market - Eco-minded chain with organic products, freshly made lunches, sushi & other houseware goods
Foodie's Markets - Diverse and delicious foods served fresh from local New England vendors
South End Food Emporium - Family owned neighborhood grocery store carrying fresh fruits & vegetables, deli & specialty items
Formaggio Kitchen - The go-to for gourmet cheese, meat & wine lovers
Giorgiana's - Neighborhood market with gourmet items & deli preparing foods including Greek salads
Siena Farms South End - Tiny shop selling sustainable produce from local growers, plus seafood, meat, flowers & cookbooks
Siena Farms South End - Tiny shop selling sustainable produce from local growers, plus seafood, meat, flowers & cookbooks
Walden Local - Butcher shop serving local, nutritious & sustainable meats including 100% grass fed beef, pork, lamb & more
Tip: For quick lunch or dinner needs visit Whole Foods pre-made food section for salads, wraps, soups, sushi, sandwiches & more
Transit
Orange Line at Back Bay Station with service to Park Street
Orange Line at Mass Ave
Commuter Rail at Back Bay Station
Amtrak at Back Bay Station
Silver Line Bus (SL5) with service to Downtown Crossing
Amtrak at Back Bay Station
Silver Line Bus (SL5) with service to Downtown Crossing
Silver Line Bus (SL4) with service to South Station
Green Line at Prudential
