Guidebook for Boston
Food Scene
Independently owned, this store features local food, quality deli, fresh baked goods, coffee and excellent sandwiches. Centrally located along Center Street, grab a quick bite or coffee and sit along the window and watch Jamaica Plain pulse
149 locals recommend
City Feed and Supply
672 Centre StIndependently owned, this store features local food, quality deli, fresh baked goods, coffee and excellent sandwiches. Centrally located along Center Street, grab a quick bite or coffee and sit along the window and watch Jamaica Plain pulse
Excellent Japanese/Korean food, affordable, casual environment, usually plenty of seating
79 locals recommend
JP Seafood Cafe
730 Centre StExcellent Japanese/Korean food, affordable, casual environment, usually plenty of seating
Great Mexican fare, authentic, very little seating though--good for carry-out
60 locals recommend
Chilacates Amory St
224 Amory StGreat Mexican fare, authentic, very little seating though--good for carry-out
Awesome Dominican food, off the beaten path, frequented mostly by locals. 10 minute walk
El Embajador Restaurant
3371 Washington StAwesome Dominican food, off the beaten path, frequented mostly by locals. 10 minute walk
J.P. Licks
659 Centre StHigh quality ice cream, laid back cafe atmosphere with free wi-fi
Amazing coffee, close to #39 bus if heading into town that way. Opens at 6:30 AM
6 locals recommend
7 Pond St
7 Pond StreetAmazing coffee, close to #39 bus if heading into town that way. Opens at 6:30 AM
La Rana Rossa
154 Green StreetClose, right across street from Green Street "T."
Sightseeing
Great place to go for a quick education and feel for the history of Jamaica Plain
16 locals recommend
Loring-Greenough House
12 South StGreat place to go for a quick education and feel for the history of Jamaica Plain
Parks & Nature
Owned and maintained by Harvard University, so very well maintained tree park with paths and benches and views. Very peaceful and restful place to relax and stroll.
379 locals recommend
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
125 ArborwayOwned and maintained by Harvard University, so very well maintained tree park with paths and benches and views. Very peaceful and restful place to relax and stroll.
Iconic park in Boston. Part of the Emerald Necklace created by Fredrick Law Olmstead. Beautiful views, 1.3 mile circuit around it, boathouse where you can rent a rowboat, benches along the way to relax. Stunning.
218 locals recommend
Jamaica Pond
Iconic park in Boston. Part of the Emerald Necklace created by Fredrick Law Olmstead. Beautiful views, 1.3 mile circuit around it, boathouse where you can rent a rowboat, benches along the way to relax. Stunning.