BOSTON'S BEST LOBSTER, CHODDER, PIZZA, DELI, BAKERIES & BOSTON CREAM PIE
What to eat in Boston... exploring this city is more fun if you can try these local tasty dishes along the way. Have fun and eat like a Yankee!
BEST LOBSTER ROLLS IN BOSTON
It doesn't get more yankee than to try the region's most famous dish, lobster. Here are three of the city's most well-know and recommended purveyors of the crustacean.
JAMES HOOK LOBSTER
- 440 Atlantic Ave, North End
Family run and in business on the waterfront since 1925.
LUKE'S LOBSTER
- 75 Exeter St, Back Bay
A youngin' for this category, Luke's opened in 2009, and is from NYC no less, but, their lobster rolls rank among the best in Boston.
UNION OYSTER HOUSE
- 41 Union St, North End
Soak up the chodder and history in the charming dining rooms of this pre-Revolution building, the Union Oyster House has been in business since 1826!
YANKEE LOBSTER
- 300 Northern Ave, North End
In business since 1950 by the Zanti family.
BEST BOSTON PIZZA
ERNESTO'S PIZZERIA
- 69 Salem Street, North End
Serving pizza for over 30 years, and located near Paul Revere House.
REGINA PIZZERIA
- 11 1/2 Thacher St, North End
Regina is an institution, serving pizza since 1926.
GALLERIA UMBERTO
- 289 Hanover St, North End
A Sicilian family-run establishment since 1974! Serving only at lunch until they run out of pies.
SANTARPIO'S PIZZA
- 111 Chelsea St, East Boston
If you are on a pizza-crawl, then you might wish to venture across the harbor for Santarpio's famous slice.
BEST BOSTON DELICATESSENS
DELUCA'S MARKETS & GROCERY
- 11 Charles Street, Beacon Hill
- 239 Newbury Street, Back Bay
DeLuca's is an institution, with a great delicatessen and a huge assortment of fresh grocery goods.
MONICA'S MERCATO & SALUMERIA
- 130 Salem St, North End
Old school Italian with an eye-watering selection of salamis, meats and cheeses for every taste.
SAM LAGRASSA'S
- 44 Province St, North End
Established in 1968 and well-known for its piled-high fresh sandwiches.
BEST BAKED BEANS
BEANTOWN PUB
- 100 Tremont St, The Common/Theatre District
Since 1999 Beantown has been serving classic Boston dishes, including the iconic baked beans with brown bread.
WARREN TAVERN
- 2 Pleasant St, Charlestown
Iconic is deserved term for the this 230 year old building and tavern that has served George Washington and Paul Revere. Nearby is historic Bunker Hill.
BEST BOSTON CREAM PIE
OMNI PARKER HOUSE RESTAURANT
- 60 School Street, Downtown Boston
The iconic dessert originated here at the 160+ year old Parker House Hotel. Near to the State House and Faneuil Hall Market.
BOSTON'S BEST BAKERIES
BOVA'S BAKERY
- 134 Salem St, North End
For over 80+ years, Bova's has been a neighborhood go to. for classic Italian pastries and more.
FLOUR BAKERY & CAFE
- 1595 Washington St, South End
- 209 Cambridge Street, near MIT, Cambridge
Flour's fresh pastries and baked goods will make you want to try everything they offer.
MIKE'S PASTRY
- 300 Hanover St, North End
- 11 Dunster, Cambridge
Since 1946, Mike's Italian confections served in their iconic blue box are a must.
TATTE BAKERY & CAFE
- 200 Pier Blvd, near the ICA, South Boston
- 1288 Mass Ave, Harvard Sq, Cambridge
Tatte's contemporary take on the classics pastries and design make stopping by any of their locations rewarding.
THINGS TO DO IN BOSTON? Try exploring the city's biggest parks and gardens, read more at BOSTON'S BIG PARKS.
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