Guidebook for Boston
Food Scene
The iced coffee is so cheap, people are amazingly friendly, and those lava cakes!!!
6 locals recommend
Joseph's Bakery
258 K StThe iced coffee is so cheap, people are amazingly friendly, and those lava cakes!!!
Breakfast!!! You will be so full - fresh OJ, made to order. Make sure you order before you sit down ;)
28 locals recommend
The Paramount
667 E BroadwayBreakfast!!! You will be so full - fresh OJ, made to order. Make sure you order before you sit down ;)
Cafe Porto Bello
672 E BroadwayOur favorite pizza! They deliver - cash only
Starbucks
655 Massachusetts AveSidewalk Cafe South Boston
764 E 4th StDrink coffee like the locals do!
Love their cocktails and outdoor seating. If you like Bloody Mary's this is the place to try one! Make sure to get the one with a meat stick - YUM :)
18 locals recommend
Worden Hall
22 W BroadwayLove their cocktails and outdoor seating. If you like Bloody Mary's this is the place to try one! Make sure to get the one with a meat stick - YUM :)
This is one of our South End faves - Italian at its best! They always have impeccable service. Great cocktails! Their brunch is a good value if you get the set menu.
21 locals recommend
Cinquecento Roman Trattoria
500 Harrison AveThis is one of our South End faves - Italian at its best! They always have impeccable service. Great cocktails! Their brunch is a good value if you get the set menu.
You can't talk food scene in Southie without mentioning Lincoln. It's part restaurant/part bar & pub/part sport bar. When a big game is on, people will line Broadway waiting for a chance to get in. Their brunch is amazing (and family friendly). It's a great scene for a drink and a snack. It gets really loud inside!
115 locals recommend
Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant
425 W BroadwayYou can't talk food scene in Southie without mentioning Lincoln. It's part restaurant/part bar & pub/part sport bar. When a big game is on, people will line Broadway waiting for a chance to get in. Their brunch is amazing (and family friendly). It's a great scene for a drink and a snack. It gets really loud inside!
Shopping
Fresh bread, pastries, amazing cheese & charcuterie, wine, beer selection
32 locals recommend
American Provisions
613 E BroadwayFresh bread, pastries, amazing cheese & charcuterie, wine, beer selection
Bringing up Baby
663 E BroadwayAmazing baby/kid items & unique toys.
Wears+Wares
632 E BroadwayFun store - clothes & home goods!
This is the BEST homestore in town. There is for sure something you will want to take home with you. Features local artisans and the most amazing cards!! You'll want to make sure you stop in.
Neatly Nested
373 W BroadwayThis is the BEST homestore in town. There is for sure something you will want to take home with you. Features local artisans and the most amazing cards!! You'll want to make sure you stop in.
Parks & Nature
Great beach for the kiddos, warmer water, Sullivans for a hot dog, lobster roll and/or ice cream!
187 locals recommend
Castle Island
2010 William J Day BlvdGreat beach for the kiddos, warmer water, Sullivans for a hot dog, lobster roll and/or ice cream!
Medal of Honor Park
775 E 1st StGreat playground for the kiddos!
L Street Beach
1663 Columbia RoadGreat sand, beautiful views, and a fun youthful vibe!
World's End
Martins LaneGet there before 9am. $6/person
Essentials
K & 8th Street Market
362 K StEssentials and fresh cuts of meat and seafood!
Stop & Shop
301 Centre StAbout 5 blocks away.
Drinks & Nightlife
It's the newest place on East Broadway, and it's packed even on random Tuesday nights!
16 locals recommend
The Broadway
726 E BroadwayIt's the newest place on East Broadway, and it's packed even on random Tuesday nights!
Entertainment & Activities
Where else can you candlepin bowl with less than a mile walk?! :) Closes at 10-10:30pm, even on weekends.
South Boston Candlepin
543 E BroadwayWhere else can you candlepin bowl with less than a mile walk?! :) Closes at 10-10:30pm, even on weekends.
Arts & Culture
This is an amazing museum about JFK and his life (and his iconic wife, Jackie!). This is worth a trip, and a short Uber or drive away!
129 locals recommend
John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library
Columbia PointThis is an amazing museum about JFK and his life (and his iconic wife, Jackie!). This is worth a trip, and a short Uber or drive away!
Check out the SOWA market for a farmers market, local artisans, and in the buildings you will find a Mecca of local artworks! There is parking, but it gets pretty jammed up. Take the 11 bus to Broadway and walk over the bridge. Weekends only in spring/summer/fall
54 locals recommend
SoWa Open Market
500 Harrison AveCheck out the SOWA market for a farmers market, local artisans, and in the buildings you will find a Mecca of local artworks! There is parking, but it gets pretty jammed up. Take the 11 bus to Broadway and walk over the bridge. Weekends only in spring/summer/fall