Guidebook for Somerville
Drinks & Nightlife
Killer soul food and craft cocktails—get the chicken and waffles!
42 locals recommend
Trina's Starlite Lounge
3 Beacon StKiller soul food and craft cocktails—get the chicken and waffles!
Worth the trek; incredible food and a selection of beers that come and go so rapidly, it'll make your head spin. Favorite of locals.
69 locals recommend
Lord Hobo
92 Hampshire StWorth the trek; incredible food and a selection of beers that come and go so rapidly, it'll make your head spin. Favorite of locals.
Arts & Culture
Live jazz and dance nights; check the marquee outside for the weeks' events.
44 locals recommend
Ryles Jazz Club
212 Hampshire StreetLive jazz and dance nights; check the marquee outside for the weeks' events.
Food Scene
1369 Coffee House
1369 Cambridge StThe best cup in the neighborhood of just about any kind!
Incredible carry-out Mexican and Tex Mex (go next door to Olé for sit-down fare)
27 locals recommend
Olecito
11 Springfield StreetIncredible carry-out Mexican and Tex Mex (go next door to Olé for sit-down fare)
The most killer Indian food you'll find in Cambridge. Remember, cash only! Be prepared to wait on the weekends. Don't forget about the secret upstairs seating (never crowded).
74 locals recommend
Punjabi Dhaba
225 Hampshire StThe most killer Indian food you'll find in Cambridge. Remember, cash only! Be prepared to wait on the weekends. Don't forget about the secret upstairs seating (never crowded).
Upscale seasonal fare offered in a posh setting. Fantastic for a fine dining date or a really knockout nightcap.
29 locals recommend
Bergamot
118 Beacon StUpscale seasonal fare offered in a posh setting. Fantastic for a fine dining date or a really knockout nightcap.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
413 Centre StFor that wholesome feeling, grab your organic groceries here
Best value and variety in town with lots of specialty items to boot; stock up for your stay with all your meal-making needs
237 locals recommend
Market Basket
400 Somerville AveBest value and variety in town with lots of specialty items to boot; stock up for your stay with all your meal-making needs
Head here for your necessary libations and cheese if you feel like making it a night at home
41 locals recommend
Wine & Cheese Cask
407 Washington StHead here for your necessary libations and cheese if you feel like making it a night at home
Everything Else
Grab a quick soak in the community tub (or a longer booking in one of the private tubs) to get your relaxation on after a long day. Make it extra relaxing and get a massage, too!
22 locals recommend
Inman Oasis
243 Hampshire StGrab a quick soak in the community tub (or a longer booking in one of the private tubs) to get your relaxation on after a long day. Make it extra relaxing and get a massage, too!