Guidebook for Jamaica Plain

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Guidebook for Jamaica Plain

Food Scene

Family friendly bistro at end of street. Good food and atmosphere and it's very convenient. They have outdoor seating.
82 recommandé par les habitants
Canary Square
435 S Huntington Ave
82 recommandé par les habitants
Family friendly bistro at end of street. Good food and atmosphere and it's very convenient. They have outdoor seating.
A locally owned trendy tapas restaurant and book/music store has great food. They have wine, beer, and cordials. This is a great place for adults. They have a small outdoor seating area.
128 recommandé par les habitants
Tres Gatos
470 Centre St
128 recommandé par les habitants
A locally owned trendy tapas restaurant and book/music store has great food. They have wine, beer, and cordials. This is a great place for adults. They have a small outdoor seating area.
Very comfortable atmosphere and great food at this Scottish restaurant. It's family friendly and they sometimes have live music.
86 recommandé par les habitants
The Haven
284 Perkins St
86 recommandé par les habitants
Very comfortable atmosphere and great food at this Scottish restaurant. It's family friendly and they sometimes have live music.
This Mexican restaurant makes its food fresh and is at the end of the street.
Acapulco Restaurant
464 Centre St
This Mexican restaurant makes its food fresh and is at the end of the street.
Sorella's is a mainstay for breakfast. They have a huge menu with omelets, bagels and lox, french toast, pancakes, and sandwiches, too. They are on two levels, be sure to check in on the weekend.
32 recommandé par les habitants
Sorella's
386 Centre St
32 recommandé par les habitants
Sorella's is a mainstay for breakfast. They have a huge menu with omelets, bagels and lox, french toast, pancakes, and sandwiches, too. They are on two levels, be sure to check in on the weekend.
This Japanese and Korean restaurant is a favorite of JP residents for its sushi, stir fries, noodles, bibimbop, tempura, obento boxes, and soups.
79 recommandé par les habitants
JP Seafood Cafe
730 Centre St
79 recommandé par les habitants
This Japanese and Korean restaurant is a favorite of JP residents for its sushi, stir fries, noodles, bibimbop, tempura, obento boxes, and soups.
Everyone loves Bukhara for its Indian food and atmosphere. In addition to their regular lunch and dinner menu, they have a great lunch buffet.
45 recommandé par les habitants
Bukhara Indian Bistro
3698 Washington St
45 recommandé par les habitants
Everyone loves Bukhara for its Indian food and atmosphere. In addition to their regular lunch and dinner menu, they have a great lunch buffet.
Wonder Spice has great Asian food, especially Thai. They are reasonably priced and do take out too. They have a small out door patio that's quite pleasant.
32 recommandé par les habitants
Wonder Spice Cafe
697 Centre St
32 recommandé par les habitants
Wonder Spice has great Asian food, especially Thai. They are reasonably priced and do take out too. They have a small out door patio that's quite pleasant.
A favorite of mine and a place to find the locals! Best homemade french fries. Great bread and olives. Pub side has a fireplace and restaurant side always has local art. Outdoor seating, too.
14 recommandé par les habitants
James's Gate
5 McBride Street
14 recommandé par les habitants
A favorite of mine and a place to find the locals! Best homemade french fries. Great bread and olives. Pub side has a fireplace and restaurant side always has local art. Outdoor seating, too.
Some people say that this is the best ice cream in town! It's also a great place for getting a cup of coffee while using the free WiFi.
298 recommandé par les habitants
J.P. Licks
659 Centre St
298 recommandé par les habitants
Some people say that this is the best ice cream in town! It's also a great place for getting a cup of coffee while using the free WiFi.
Locally owned Cuban restaurant. Great tostones and other Cuban fare! Family friendly and inexpensive.
82 recommandé par les habitants
El Oriental De Cuba
416 Centre St
82 recommandé par les habitants
Locally owned Cuban restaurant. Great tostones and other Cuban fare! Family friendly and inexpensive.

Drinks & Nightlife

This is a great Irish Pub that often features live music and jams. It has darts and is an old favorite.
66 recommandé par les habitants
Brendan Behan Pub
378 Centre St
66 recommandé par les habitants
This is a great Irish Pub that often features live music and jams. It has darts and is an old favorite.

Everything Else

This library is a few blocks from the house. It's a great place to take kids on a rainy day. They have story hours and other programming. They have computers and Internet access.
Connolly Branch of the Boston Public Library
433 Centre St
This library is a few blocks from the house. It's a great place to take kids on a rainy day. They have story hours and other programming. They have computers and Internet access.
This is a great library for a rainy day or for other programming.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library
30 South St
8 recommandé par les habitants
This is a great library for a rainy day or for other programming.
This local community center is small, but has a great basketball court, an indoor track, an indoor pool and a small workout room. Fees are reasonable even for non Boston residents.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Curtis Hall Community Center
20 South St
10 recommandé par les habitants
This local community center is small, but has a great basketball court, an indoor track, an indoor pool and a small workout room. Fees are reasonable even for non Boston residents.
It's the oldest arboretum in North America. It's home to beautiful trees, shrubs, plants, bonsai trees, ponds, hills, and more. Check out the visitor's center. A real treasure.
379 recommandé par les habitants
Arboretum Arnold
125 Arborway
379 recommandé par les habitants
It's the oldest arboretum in North America. It's home to beautiful trees, shrubs, plants, bonsai trees, ponds, hills, and more. Check out the visitor's center. A real treasure.

Sightseeing

Walk or run it (1.49 miles). Rent a boat. Sit by it. Picnic by it. Live concerts at the Boat House and at Pinebank Manor overlooking the Pond. A great bit of nature in the middle of the city.
26 recommandé par les habitants
Courageous Sailing at Jamaica Pond Boat House
507 Jamaicaway
26 recommandé par les habitants
Walk or run it (1.49 miles). Rent a boat. Sit by it. Picnic by it. Live concerts at the Boat House and at Pinebank Manor overlooking the Pond. A great bit of nature in the middle of the city.
This zoo is always evolving and growing. The gorillas are amazing. It's a great place for the whole family.
249 recommandé par les habitants
Boston
249 recommandé par les habitants
This zoo is always evolving and growing. The gorillas are amazing. It's a great place for the whole family.

Essentials

It is a full grocery store and is a close walk from my house.
1155 recommandé par les habitants
Whole Foods Market
413 Centre St
1155 recommandé par les habitants
It is a full grocery store and is a close walk from my house.
This is a large grocery store that is more economical than Whole Foods and has more conventional products. They have a growing selection of organic and natural food. It's a short drive away.
393 recommandé par les habitants
Stop & Shop
301 Centre St
393 recommandé par les habitants
This is a large grocery store that is more economical than Whole Foods and has more conventional products. They have a growing selection of organic and natural food. It's a short drive away.
This locally owned sandwich, coffee, and grocery features locally grown and produced products. It's in downtown JP. It's a great place to have a cup of coffee and a pastry.
149 recommandé par les habitants
City Feed and Supply
672 Centre St
149 recommandé par les habitants
This locally owned sandwich, coffee, and grocery features locally grown and produced products. It's in downtown JP. It's a great place to have a cup of coffee and a pastry.

Entertainment & Activities

This is a great playground for younger kids right in downtown J.P.
Brewer-Burroughs Playground
Brewer Street
This is a great playground for younger kids right in downtown J.P.