Guidebook for Boston

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Guidebook for Boston

Shopping

The best Vietnamese sandwiches (banh mi) in the Northeast, quite possibly the entire US. They also have Vietnamese coffee, fresh-squeezed sugarcane juice, and tons of other takeout goodies.
17 locals recommend
Ba Le Restaurant
1052 Dorchester Ave
17 locals recommend
The best Vietnamese sandwiches (banh mi) in the Northeast, quite possibly the entire US. They also have Vietnamese coffee, fresh-squeezed sugarcane juice, and tons of other takeout goodies.

Food Scene

Adorable local cafe (stained glass, wrought iron, big sofas) with super friendly owner, great coffee, and free WiFi.
23 locals recommend
Sugar Bowl Ice Cream & Coffee
857 Dorchester Ave
23 locals recommend
Adorable local cafe (stained glass, wrought iron, big sofas) with super friendly owner, great coffee, and free WiFi.
Everyone in the neighborhood comes here. Doesn't get more local or more Boston than McKenna's. Best breakfast around.
53 locals recommend
McKenna's Cafe
107-109 Savin Hill Ave
53 locals recommend
Everyone in the neighborhood comes here. Doesn't get more local or more Boston than McKenna's. Best breakfast around.
Three words: BEEF SEVEN WAYS.
Phở 2000 Restaurant
198 Adams St
Three words: BEEF SEVEN WAYS.
Because we all need a go-to Chinese takeout spot
Lucky Cafe
1107 Dorchester Ave
Because we all need a go-to Chinese takeout spot

Everything Else

It's a beach!!
8 locals recommend
Malibu and Savin Beaches
8 locals recommend
It's a beach!!
Best option for groceries - shortcut through JFK station makes it a 10 minute walk.
29 locals recommend
Shaw's Supermarket
29 locals recommend
Best option for groceries - shortcut through JFK station makes it a 10 minute walk.