Local finds · City guide no. 08

Bostonlocal finds

Where Boston shops for bread, sweets, smoked meat, sandwiches and coffee to take home — 66 spots, each named by a critic or food writer, with the source linked.

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Four Boston stops to start with

If you only try four: Wicked Bagel, Gerly’s Ice Cream, Hot Box and Code 1 BBQ.

Lexington

Wicked Bagel

Go for the bagel, cheese and sandwiches — Eater's top reasons to stop.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 171 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA 02420

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Somerville

Gerly’s Ice Cream

Per Eater, the move is the ice cream, peach cobbler and cheese.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 415 Medford St, Somerville, MA 02145

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Somerville

Hot Box

Eater singles out the cheese here.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 1 Bow Market Way, Somerville, MA, 02143

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Wilmington

Code 1 BBQ

Eater singles out the brisket here.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 228 Main St, Wilmington, MA, 01887

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01 · 24 finds

Bread & bakery

Loaves, pastry and bagels worth the line in Greater Boston.

Medford

Goldilox Bagels

Eater singles out the bagel and cheese; grab some to take home.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 186 Winthrop St, Medford, MA, 02155

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Cambridge

Iggy's Bread

Per Eater, the bagels is the reason to go.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 130 Fawcett St, Cambridge, MA 02138

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Chelsea

Katz Bagel Bakery

Eater singles out the bagel and cheeses; grab some to take home.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 139 Park St, Chelsea, MA 02150

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Cambridge

Bagelsaurus

Go for the bagels, sandwiches and salami — Eater's top reasons to stop.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 1796 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140

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Cambridge

Black Sheep Bagel Cafe

Per Eater, the bagel is the reason to go.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 56 JFK St, Cambridge, MA, 02138

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Boston

Bagel Guild

Go for the bagel, sourdough and cheese — Eater's top reasons to stop.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 100 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02108

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Boston

Better Bagels

Eater singles out the bagels here.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 83a Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA 02210

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Allston

Pavement Coffeehouse

Eater singles out the bagel, espresso and bacon; grab some to take home.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 1243 Commonwealth Avenue, Allston, MA 02134

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Brookline

Kupel's Bakery

Eater sends you here for the bagel, bialys and cheeses.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 421 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02446

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Newton

Rosenfeld’s Bagels

Go for the bagels and bialys — Eater's top reasons to stop.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 1280 Centre St, Newton, MA 02459

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Boylston St

The Bagel Table

Go for the bagel and cookies — Eater's top reasons to stop.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 9, Boylston St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

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Boston

Exodus Bagels

Eater singles out the bagels and sourdough; grab some to take home.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 3346 Washington St, Boston, MA 02130

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Cambridge

La Saison Bakery

One of Eater's picks for the best bakeries in Boston.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 407 Concord Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02138

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Boston

Lolly’s Bakery

Go for the conchas, pan dulce and cakes — Eater's top reasons to stop.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 158 Bennington St, Boston, MA, 02128

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Cambridge

Sofra Bakery & Cafe

Per Eater, the move is the bagel, olive oil and granola.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 1 Belmont St, Cambridge, MA, 02138

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Boston

Bova’s Bakery

Go for the cookies, chocolate and cake — Eater's top reasons to stop.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 134 Salem St, Boston, MA, 02113

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Boston

Bao Bao Bakery & Cafe

Go for the bao, cakes and tea — Eater's top reasons to stop.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 77 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA, 02111

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Brookline

Clear Flour Bread

Per Eater, the move is the rye, chocolate and croissant.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 180 Thorndike St, Brookline, MA, 02446

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Boston

Flour Bakery + Cafe

Eater singles out the honey here.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 1595 Washington St, Boston, MA, 02118

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Newton

Salt Patisserie

Eater singles out the baguette, cake and canelés; grab some to take home.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 792 Beacon St, Newton, MA, 02459

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Newton

Rosenfeld Bagel Co

Eater singles out the bagels, chocolate and babka; grab some to take home.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 1280 Centre St, Newton, MA, 02459

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Dorchester Center

Greenhills Irish Bakery

Go for the biscuit, cake and sandwiches — Eater's top reasons to stop.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 780 Adams St, Dorchester Center, MA, 02124

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West Roxbury

Bay Sweets Market

Eater sends you here for the cookies, baklava and pies.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 120 Spring St, West Roxbury, MA, 02132

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Mattapan

Le Foyer Bakery

Eater counts it among Boston's best bakeries.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 132 Babson St, Mattapan, MA, 02126

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02 · 9 finds

Sweets & ice cream

Doughnuts, cakes, pints and treats to carry home.

Cambridge

Honeycomb Creamery

Per Eater, the move is the ice cream and sandwiches.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 1702 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

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Cambridge

Christina's Homemade Ice Cream

Eater singles out the chocolate here.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 1255 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139

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Cambridge

New City Microcreamery

Per Eater, the move is the ice cream, chocolate and pints.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 403 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139

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Cambridge

Toscanini's Ice Cream

Eater singles out the ice cream, caramel and brownies; grab some to take home.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 899 Main St, Cambridge, MA 02139

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Brookline

Far Out Ice Cream

Eater singles out the ice cream here.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 419 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02446

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Boston

FoMu

Go for the cookies, pie and ice cream — Eater's top reasons to stop.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 655 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02118

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Boston

P & R Restaurant

Go for the ice cream, chicken and sandwiches — Eater's top reasons to stop.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 208 Dudley St, Boston, MA 02119

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Dorchester

Lazy Bear Creamery

Go for the ice cream, pie and cookie — Eater's top reasons to stop.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 383 Neponset Ave, Dorchester, MA 02122

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Boston

The Ice Creamsmith

Eater singles out the ice cream and caramel; grab some to take home.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 2295 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02124

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03 · 8 finds

Delis, markets & sandwiches

Sandwich counters and delis to pick up from.

Cambridge

All Star Sandwich Bar

One of Eater's picks for the best sandwich shops and delis in Boston.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 1245 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA, 02139

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Boston

Bricco Salumeria & Pasta Shop

Eater sends you here for the prosciutto and olive oil.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 11 Board Aly, Boston, MA, 02113

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Boston

Roxy’s Grilled Cheese & Burgers

Eater sends you here for the cheese and ribs.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 292 Massachusetts Avenue, MA 02139

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Boston

Sam LaGrassa’s

Go for the sandwiches, pastrami and bacon — Eater's top reasons to stop.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 44 Province St, Boston, MA, 02108

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Boston

Chacarero

Per Eater, the move is the steak, chicken and beans.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 101 Arch St, Boston, MA, 02110

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Boston

Pennypacker’s

Eater's pick for ciabatta to take home.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 100 High St, Boston, MA, 02110

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Brookline

Cutty’s

Per Eater, the bun is the reason to go.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 284 Washington St, Brookline, MA, 02445

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Dorchester

Ba Le Restaurant

Eater singles out the banh mi here.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 1052 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA, 02125

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04 · 21 finds

Barbecue & butcher

Smoked meat by the pound and butcher counters in Greater Boston.

Arlington

Blue Ribbon BBQ

Eater singles out the burnt ends, brisket and pulled pork; grab some to take home.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 908 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA, 02476

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Somerville

Redbones Barbecue

Eater singles out the banana pudding here.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 55 Chester St, Somerville, MA, 02144

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Winthrop

Blackstrap BBQ

Go for the ribs, brisket and pulled pork — Eater's top reasons to stop.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 4 Somerset Ave, Winthrop, MA, 02152

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Cambridge

The Smoke Shop

Go for the burnt ends and ribs — Eater's top reasons to stop.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 1 Kendall Sq, Cambridge, MA, 02139

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Cambridge

The Coast Cafe

Per Eater, the move is the chicken and ribs.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 233 River St, Cambridge, MA, 02139

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Boston

Larry J’s BBQ Cafe

Eater sends you here for the ribs, sausage and brisket.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 600 D St, Boston, MA, 02210

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Boston

Reunion BBQ

Eater singles out the biscuits here.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 439 Tremont St, Boston, MA, 02116

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Boston

Pig Beach BBQ

Go for the ribs, brisket and pulled pork — Eater's top reasons to stop.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 64 C St, Boston, MA, 02127

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Boston

M&M BBQ

Eater singles out the ribs, sandwiches and pulled pork; grab some to take home.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 1250 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA, 02125

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Braintree

Tennessee’s Real BBQ Real Fast

Eater singles out the chocolate here.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 173 Pearl St, Braintree, MA, 02184

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Abington

Sarcastic Swine BBQ & Restaurant

Eater singles out the cheese, brisket and honey; grab some to take home.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 988 Bedford St, Abington, MA, 02351

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Sturbridge

B.T.‘s Smokehouse

Per Eater, the sandwiches is the reason to go.

Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)

Where: 392 Main St, Sturbridge, MA, 01566

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Cambridge

Savenor’s Market

One of The Infatuation's picks for the best barbecue and meat in Boston.

Picked by Joel Ang (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)

Where: 92 Kirkland St, Cambridge, MA 02138

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Cambridge

Mayflower Poultry Co.

The Infatuation counts it among Boston's best barbecue and meat.

Picked by Joel Ang (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)

Where: 621 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02141

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Boston

Sulmona Meat Market

One of The Infatuation's picks for the best barbecue and meat in Boston.

Picked by Joel Ang (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)

Where: 32 Parmenter St, Boston, MA 02113

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Roslindale

Quality Meat Market

One of The Infatuation's picks for the best barbecue and meat in Boston.

Picked by Joel Ang (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)

Where: 13 Corinth St, Roslindale, MA 02131

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Boston

Tony's Market

Go for the sausages, cheese and chicken — The Infatuation's top reasons to stop.

Picked by Joel Ang (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)

Where: 4253 Washington St, Boston, MA 02131

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Boston

Walden Local Butcher Shop

Per The Infatuation, the chicken is the reason to go.

Picked by Joel Ang (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)

Where: 316A Shawmut Ave, Boston, MA 02118

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Boston

International Halal Market

The Infatuation's pick for chicken to take home.

Picked by Joel Ang (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)

Where: 1433 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02120

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Dorchester

Angel Meat Market

The Infatuation singles out the chicken and ice cream; grab some to take home.

Picked by Joel Ang (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)

Where: 503 Washington St, Dorchester, MA 02124

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Somerville

McKinnon's Meat Market

The Infatuation's pick for steak to take home.

Picked by Joel Ang (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)

Where: 239 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144

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How this list works

Every find is made in, or was born in, Greater Boston, and every one links to a named, unpaid recommendation: a chef, a restaurant critic, a food writer or a cookbook author. This is a curated city list, not a ranking. When a local product also earns a spot in our national rankings, the card says so and pulls its cites straight from there. We left out anything we couldn’t source, and anything sold by the outlet that recommended it. How we pick · Disclosure

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