Downtown Boston

Their mission is paramount, both supporting community causes and community cats, and this female-owned neighborhood locale is available for delicious local treats and drinks as well as cat cafe reservations with one of the resident felines.

Afternoon tea and lunch, hidden passageways and delightful bookshelves, you cannot miss this quaint cafe just steps from the Make Way For Ducklings statues. Get ready to explore!

Portland, Maine is a favorite among locals for a long weekend or foodie day trip. Luckily, a bit of the Portland magic came to Boston with this hidden gem, and there’s lots to discover on their menu from oysters to seasonal flavors.

This friendly local hang-out has incredibly high quality eats, from a whole hog roast to oysters to yummy burgers to a fun outdoor patio. Come on in!

One of the oldest hotels in Boston, the Parker restaurant is where JFK proposed as well as where the Boston Cream Pie originated along with the famous Parker rolls.

It’s such a treat to visit Bleacher Bar, especially if you’re a fan of baseball. With a view of historic Fenway Park, Bleacher Bar serves up delicious eats to fans and guests alike.

You’d be hard pressed to find another place where everyone knows your name! Just a stone’s throw from the Boston Common, this famous bar will bring back nostalgia.

An oasis in the city, this park was created in collaboration with the Ramler family who were prominent and generous business owners and also the City of Boston under Mayor Menino.​

Owner Paula has a knack for finding interesting truffles and gifts, and she also sells handpainted boxes in which to store these yummy treasures.

Steps from the Embrace statue, this new Flour location was a long time men’s restroom that was converted into a sandwich shop until it closed and now reopened in 2025.

Owner Lucilene has a passion for chocolate and her truffles are absolutely some of the best in Boston.

Owner Betty is quite skilled at everything from detailed design to the design of her stores!

City Feed & Supply gets its name from the rural backgrounds of owners Kristine and David, neither of whom had grocery experience before opening the store in 2008. In their local feed stores, they remember neighbors congregating over a coffee – an experience they wanted to replicate here in Boston.

This recently opened cafe in a former gallery space is owned by first-time entrepreneur. It’s a friendly, modern cafe right across the street from the famous Loring-Greenough house.

This tiny, dog-friendly spot is owned by Chef Brad Brown and won Boston Magazine’s Best Bread recently.

This cafe features vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free cuisine and is a verified JP establishment!

From the outside, a local diner may not know that The Joint has such fresh and interesting dishes. They serve breakfast and lunch.

Named after a type of Mexican chili pepper, this popular Mexican street food stop was created in 2015 by JP resident Socrates Abreu who still lives in the same JP home he grew up in.

Although a little bit of a walk from the Centre Street City Center, we love this Ethiopian restaurant for its fresh, unique food that tastes very authentic. You can eat with your hands here, and scoop up meat with injera bread.

Yes, we know that Sam Adams is the most famous brewery in JP. In fact, there used to be 24 breweries in JP at the start of the 20th Century. The Haven is a popular Scottish pub here.

America’s oldest community theater is in JP. Established in 1877, they have non-professional shows running year-round of all genres.

Started by a local couple, Monumental Market is a nut-free bakery and record store.

In the heart of Centre Street, this regionally-famous ice cream cafe was named for its first location. Started in 1981, the current location is its third move and was home to a former fire house. A kosher establishment, JP Licks is known for its crazy ice cream flavors.

This multi-use cafe quickly became a central meeting spot for Rozzie residents, and there’s even evening concerts.

This homegrown bakery has a from scratch baking program including its famous sourdough and other delights including scones, soups, and homemade sandwiches.

A small hole in the wall, the staff here are friendly and excited about Latin American casual eats.

Italian food also to-go options.

This fast casual greek counter restaurant may be tiny but serves up delicious family-friendly fare.

The best indian food in town, this location is quite popular with local Roslindale residents including their lunch buffet.

Italian food also to-go options.

The best indian food in town, this location is quite popular with local Roslindale residents including their lunch buffet.

We love how they use meat from local Tony’s Market, this spot has a romantic feel and cute patio for a date night.

We visit here on our Jamaica Plain Boston Food Tour, and this Roslindale Village outpost is inside the historic Roslindale Substation

The newest brewery in town, the team behind Distraction waited for over a year to open this new hot spot.

At the helm of this local gem is Tony, who grew up in Italy during WWII and loves opera. He puts his personal touch on the market, and together with his partner Deb and their manager Sue, they sure know food! What to order: any of their high quality meats, cannoli

Purveyors of the famous Saturday Farmers Market, this organization is the heart and soul of the Roslindale business district. Stop in to say hello!

This multi-use cafe quickly became a central meeting spot for Rozzie residents, and there’s even evening concerts.

Although Puritan Ice Cream which is made right in Roslindale since the early 1900’s, these folks actually serve mix-ins and was created by two local moms.