Guidebook for Arlington
Food Scene
Affordable vegan pan-asian food. All the folks in our family like this place. And the sauces are very fresh and have good spices.
Zhu's Garden
166 Massachusetts AveAffordable vegan pan-asian food. All the folks in our family like this place. And the sauces are very fresh and have good spices.
Hana Sushi
2372 Massachusetts AveReally good weekend all you can eat special.
Fiorella's Express
263 Belmont StBlue Ribbon Barbecue
908 Massachusetts AvenueThis locally owned coffee shop is right off the minuteman bikeway - it's a fun stop on your bike excursion. Frequented by bikers, and others, it's can be a lively place at peak times. They have creative sandwiches as well as a full complement of coffees and teas. Good bulletin board for local events, too!
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Kickstand Cafe
594 Massachusetts AveThis locally owned coffee shop is right off the minuteman bikeway - it's a fun stop on your bike excursion. Frequented by bikers, and others, it's can be a lively place at peak times. They have creative sandwiches as well as a full complement of coffees and teas. Good bulletin board for local events, too!
This is Arlington's newest coffee spot. Even though it's part of a chain it doesn't feel like it's a "cookie cutter" experience. Comfy chairs and nice lighting make this a good place for a drink and a chat. Less crowded than Kickstand and right across the street.
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Caffè Nero
733 Centre StThis is Arlington's newest coffee spot. Even though it's part of a chain it doesn't feel like it's a "cookie cutter" experience. Comfy chairs and nice lighting make this a good place for a drink and a chat. Less crowded than Kickstand and right across the street.
Grab a slice of pizza or get a whole pie (to stay or to go). Part of the gourmet Portland, ME Pizza chain - they make tasty and unique combinations. Not a lot of seating here, so maybe not a great place for groups.
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OTTO
289 Harvard StGrab a slice of pizza or get a whole pie (to stay or to go). Part of the gourmet Portland, ME Pizza chain - they make tasty and unique combinations. Not a lot of seating here, so maybe not a great place for groups.
You pretty much know what to expect here - and because of that you love it!... or not.
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Starbucks
1380 Massachusetts AveYou pretty much know what to expect here - and because of that you love it!... or not.
Delicious baked goods! Right near the Capitol theater so you can get something scrumptious before you catch a movie or after you've taken a long run or ride on the Minuteman Bikeway.
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Quebrada Baking Company
208 Massachusetts AveDelicious baked goods! Right near the Capitol theater so you can get something scrumptious before you catch a movie or after you've taken a long run or ride on the Minuteman Bikeway.
This small-ish restaurant features seasonal, local food and coffee. They have a selection of creative avocado toasts! It's about a 2 miles walk - you can get there almost entirely on pedestrian trails so it makes a nice destination. A good stop on your way to Porter Square or the subway to points farther away.
NOCA Provisions
156 Rindge AveThis small-ish restaurant features seasonal, local food and coffee. They have a selection of creative avocado toasts! It's about a 2 miles walk - you can get there almost entirely on pedestrian trails so it makes a nice destination. A good stop on your way to Porter Square or the subway to points farther away.
This place is great! It calls itself "organic Japanese and Asian Cuisine." It's a nice place for a romantic dinner in a booth or a family gathering at one of their big tables. Full bar, too.
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BLUEFUJI MEDFORD SUSHI
38 Salem StThis place is great! It calls itself "organic Japanese and Asian Cuisine." It's a nice place for a romantic dinner in a booth or a family gathering at one of their big tables. Full bar, too.
Quintessentially Cambridge! With dishes called: "The Healer" or "Green Goddess" Life Alive features warm bowls, salads, and wraps. Order at the counter and take it to your seat. Fresh, organic, and delicious!
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Life Alive Organic Cafe
765 Massachusetts AveQuintessentially Cambridge! With dishes called: "The Healer" or "Green Goddess" Life Alive features warm bowls, salads, and wraps. Order at the counter and take it to your seat. Fresh, organic, and delicious!
Great Hot Pot restaurant: select from a variety of broth's and order different meat, tofu, or vegetable ingredients and cook it yourself in the middle of your table! Fun for groups and families.
Little Q Hot Pot
196 Massachusetts AveGreat Hot Pot restaurant: select from a variety of broth's and order different meat, tofu, or vegetable ingredients and cook it yourself in the middle of your table! Fun for groups and families.
This is a 5 minute walk from the house and features open-faced sandwiches on their thick-cut bread, pizza, and interesting salads. Beer and cider. Open Wed - Saturday.
Commune Kitchen
This is a 5 minute walk from the house and features open-faced sandwiches on their thick-cut bread, pizza, and interesting salads. Beer and cider. Open Wed - Saturday.
Barismo
171 Massachusetts AveSmall and quiet coffee shop just a few blocks away.
They only make sundaes. And they deliver (on a scooter). You can walk there, too. But, when you NEED a sundae at 9pm and don't want to go outside...
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The Scoop N Scootery
112 Massachusetts AveThey only make sundaes. And they deliver (on a scooter). You can walk there, too. But, when you NEED a sundae at 9pm and don't want to go outside...
Creative "gourmet" pizza and salads. A nicer place to sit and eat than Otto.
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Za Arlington
138 Massachusetts AveCreative "gourmet" pizza and salads. A nicer place to sit and eat than Otto.
True Bistro
1153 BroadwayVery nice vegan restaurant. Great place for a date night!
Best. Breakfast. Around.
Be prepared to stand in line on the weekend.
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Renee's Cafe
198 Holland StBest. Breakfast. Around.
Be prepared to stand in line on the weekend.
This place is lots of things: restaurant with a couple of tables, a take out of their home-made pasta, and a gourmet wine store.
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Dave's Fresh Pasta
81 Holland StThis place is lots of things: restaurant with a couple of tables, a take out of their home-made pasta, and a gourmet wine store.
Mr. Sushi
329 Harvard StSolid sushi and Japanese food. Well lit and good for families.
Great place for beer (and full bar) plus pub fare. Catch a game or sit outside and have a conversation. You can walk here entirely on the Alewife Brook Greenway Path - so it's just a stroll away!
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Menotomy Grill & Tavern
25 Massachusetts AveGreat place for beer (and full bar) plus pub fare. Catch a game or sit outside and have a conversation. You can walk here entirely on the Alewife Brook Greenway Path - so it's just a stroll away!
The menu is like a book! Tons of selections. Great for families or having a conversation (if you don't come at peak times). Hearty "American" fare.
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Not Your Average Joe's
55 Main StThe menu is like a book! Tons of selections. Great for families or having a conversation (if you don't come at peak times). Hearty "American" fare.
This is hybrid between a romantically lit bar and tapas. Signature drinks (plus wine and beer) and small plates.
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Tryst
689 Massachusetts AveThis is hybrid between a romantically lit bar and tapas. Signature drinks (plus wine and beer) and small plates.
Arlington Restaurant & Diner
134 Massachusetts AveA diner! With Greek food! Need we say more?
This cute Latin restaurant is next to the Regent Theater, in Arlington Center. Not too pricey and good food. Vegetarian options.
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La Victoria Taqueria
6 Wallis StThis cute Latin restaurant is next to the Regent Theater, in Arlington Center. Not too pricey and good food. Vegetarian options.
Sometimes you just want a really good sandwich! This is the place and it's in the Capitol Square district - so just blocks away. Gluten free options, too!
Anthony's East Side Deli
159 Massachusetts AveSometimes you just want a really good sandwich! This is the place and it's in the Capitol Square district - so just blocks away. Gluten free options, too!
Essentials
Stop & Shop
779 McGrath HwyJust 5 minutes away!
A 15 minute walk on the pedestrian path - great for groceries, staples, or prepared foods.
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Whole Foods Market
400 Cambridge RdA 15 minute walk on the pedestrian path - great for groceries, staples, or prepared foods.
Whole Foods Market
400 Cambridge RdGroceries and prepared food in Arlington Center.
Contan Discount Liquors
115 Alewife Brook PkwyEntertainment & Activities
There is also an ice-cream shoppe here! Along with popcorn they have wine and beer!
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Capitol Theater
204 Massachusetts Ave There is also an ice-cream shoppe here! Along with popcorn they have wine and beer!
Candlepin bowling plus gourmet wood-fired pizza?!? What could be better!!?
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Sacco's Bowl Haven
45 Day StCandlepin bowling plus gourmet wood-fired pizza?!? What could be better!!?
First run and independent films. Be sure to check out the "Museum of Bad Art" in the basement - before or after you show!
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Somerville Theatre
55 Davis SquareFirst run and independent films. Be sure to check out the "Museum of Bad Art" in the basement - before or after you show!
Drinks & Nightlife
Huge local brewery. Music. Near trendy Union Square, in Somerville.
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Aeronaut Brewing Company
14 Tyler StHuge local brewery. Music. Near trendy Union Square, in Somerville.
Parks & Nature
Great urban walking trail. Head down Michael street and enter the trail.
Turn to the right and head towards Broadway and Massachusetts Avenue (Menotomy Grill is right off the trail). Keep going and you can walk to the Alewife MBTA station and catch the Red Line!
Turn to the left and you head towards the Mystic River. You can walk up the Mystic River path to the Mystic Lakes in Medford where there is a beach.
Alewife Greenway Bike Path
Alewife Greenway Bike PathGreat urban walking trail. Head down Michael street and enter the trail.
Turn to the right and head towards Broadway and Massachusetts Avenue (Menotomy Grill is right off the trail). Keep going and you can walk to the Alewife MBTA station and catch the Red Line!
Turn to the left and you head towards the Mystic River. You can walk up the Mystic River path to the Mystic Lakes in Medford where there is a beach.
Hike or Bike. This trail begins in Arlington and goes all the way to Bedford. Passes several historic sites from the Revolutionary war. Rent a bike at The Bike Stop and make a day of exploring the parks, restaurants, and museums on the way. Check out the printed maps in the binder.
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Minuteman Commuter Bikeway
Minuteman Commuter BikewayHike or Bike. This trail begins in Arlington and goes all the way to Bedford. Passes several historic sites from the Revolutionary war. Rent a bike at The Bike Stop and make a day of exploring the parks, restaurants, and museums on the way. Check out the printed maps in the binder.
Beautiful pond. A great playground for kids. Kayak rentals in the summer. Or bring your own Kayak and spend the day paddling!
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Spy Pond
Beautiful pond. A great playground for kids. Kayak rentals in the summer. Or bring your own Kayak and spend the day paddling!
Great place to rent kayaks and canoes with a group and spend time paddling around the pond. You can paddle over to beaches and hiking. It's in the Fells - a larger park with many hiking trails. Great place to spend the day.
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Spot Pond
Great place to rent kayaks and canoes with a group and spend time paddling around the pond. You can paddle over to beaches and hiking. It's in the Fells - a larger park with many hiking trails. Great place to spend the day.
Mystic Lakes
39 Hayes StPlaygrounds. Beach. Swimming. Kayaking. Sailing.
Shopping
5 minute walk from the house. Broad selection of wine and beer. Limited spirits. Beer and wine tastings on Friday and Saturday evenings. Lots of locals hang out at these tastings - so good spot to get info and tips about local spots!
Menotomy Beer & Wine
80 Broadway5 minute walk from the house. Broad selection of wine and beer. Limited spirits. Beer and wine tastings on Friday and Saturday evenings. Lots of locals hang out at these tastings - so good spot to get info and tips about local spots!
Arts & Culture
Harvard Museum of Natural History
26 Oxford St