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Nearby Neighborhoods: Allston
Clear Flour Bread is one of Nearby Neighborhoods: Allston.

1. Clear Flour Bread

9.0
178 Thorndike St (at Commonwealth Ave), Boston, MA
Bakery · 60 tips and reviews

BU TodayBU Today: According to Boston Magazine, this bakery makes the best bread in Boston. You can get staples like French, Focaccia, and Sourdough every day, or check their online schedule for daily specials Read more.

At The Buzzer is one of Nearby Neighborhoods: Allston.

2. At The Buzzer

Allston, MA
Home (private) · 3 tips and reviews

BU TodayBU Today: This sneaker consignment store works with the seller to set a price. The seller gets 80% and the store keeps 20%. There is a huge, upscale selection of sneakers as well as caps and snap backs. Read more.

3. Regeneration Tattoo

7.8
155 Harvard Ave (at Brighton Ave.), Allston, MA
Tattoo Parlor · 9 tips and reviews

BU TodayBU Today: If you're thinking of getting tattooed, this is the place to go. With prices lower or comparable to other parlors ($120/hr), Regeneration has 4 talented artists on staff. Don't forget your ID! Read more.

Shabu Zen is one of Nearby Neighborhoods: Allston.

4. Shabu Zen

8.9
80 Brighton Ave (at Reedsdale St), Allston, MA
Japanese Restaurant · 63 tips and reviews

BU TodayBU Today: For a special lunch or dinner, try this hot pot restaurant. Choose beef sirloin ($15), chicken ($11), seafood ($12), or a vegetarian platter ($12). Sashimi is also available. Read more.

International Bicycle Center is one of Nearby Neighborhoods: Allston.

5. International Bicycle Center

Brighton Ave (Linden), Allston, MA
Bicycle Store · 5 tips and reviews

BU TodayBU Today: This store carries popular brands, including Trek, Gary Fisher, and Ibis. It also stocks bike apparel, equipment, and helmets. Read more.

Urban Renewals is one of Nearby Neighborhoods: Allston.

6. Urban Renewals

6.9
122 Brighton Ave (Harvard Ave), Allston, MA
Vintage and Thrift Store · 9 tips and reviews

BU TodayBU Today: This secondhand store organizes its selection by color - not size - which may make your search a bit difficult. It feels like a giant yard sale in there, but there are different discounts daily. Read more.

Sunset Grill & Tap is one of Nearby Neighborhoods: Allston.

7. Sunset Grill & Tap

130 Brighton Ave (at Harvard Ave.), Allston, MA
Bar · 202 tips and reviews

BU TodayBU Today: 380 microbrews on tap! Enough said. Read more.

Bazaar is one of Nearby Neighborhoods: Allston.

8. Bazaar

7.4
424 Cambridge St (Harvard Ave.), Boston, MA
Restaurant · Allston Village · 7 tips and reviews

BU TodayBU Today: This Russian supermarket is the place to go for a taste of Eastern Europe. Try it for lunch and have a sandwich. Also try the dark brown Lvovskiy bread or a multilayered Russian dessert tart. Read more.

Twin Donuts is one of Nearby Neighborhoods: Allston.

9. Twin Donuts

8.0
501 Cambridge St (at North Beacon St.), Allston, MA
Donut Shop · 35 tips and reviews

BU TodayBU Today: This place is an Allston institution. Get there early for the glazed donuts while they're still warm. Read more.

Grasshopper is one of Nearby Neighborhoods: Allston.

10. Grasshopper

6.0
1 North Beacon St (btwn Cambridge & Brighton), Allston, MA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 58 tips and reviews

BU TodayBU Today: Inexpensive lunch options include a main dish, soup, and choice of rice. Try the No Name: battered gluten in a sweet and sour sauce served with steamed vegetables and sesame seeds Read more.

Deep Ellum is one of Nearby Neighborhoods: Allston.

11. Deep Ellum

477 Cambridge St (at Brighton Ave.), Allston, MA
Gastropub · 191 tips and reviews

BU TodayBU Today: Deep Ellum offers a variety of tastes, both fancy and casual, in a fun environment. It's a real Cambridge Street hot spot. Check out the lengthy cocktail list! Read more.

Brighton Music Hall is one of Nearby Neighborhoods: Allston.

12. Brighton Music Hall

8.6
158 Brighton Ave (at Harvard Ave), Allston, MA
Rock Club · 45 tips and reviews

BU TodayBU Today: Formerly called Harper's Ferry, this joint is a favorite of Allston locals. It features some of the best touring indie and alternative music acts. Read more.

Silhouette Lounge is one of Nearby Neighborhoods: Allston.

13. Silhouette Lounge

6.9
200 Brighton Ave (at Allston St.), Boston, MA
Dive Bar · Brighton · 46 tips and reviews

BU TodayBU Today: Cheap pitchers and free darts and popcorn are popular at this dive bar. It's cash-only and no food is served, but it's still a student favorite. Read more.

Buffalo Exchange is one of Nearby Neighborhoods: Allston.

14. Buffalo Exchange

5.6
180 Harvard Ave (off Commonwealth Ave. on the B Line), Boston, MA
Vintage and Thrift Store · Brighton · 18 tips and reviews

BU TodayBU Today: This "new and recycled fashion" chain offers a great alternative to Urban Outfitters. Well-organized and with a friendly staff, Buffalo Exchange has a wide selection for both men and women. Read more.

Roast Beast is one of Nearby Neighborhoods: Allston.

15. Roast Beast

1080 Commonwealth Ave (Naples Rd), Boston, MA
Sandwich Spot · 38 tips and reviews

BU TodayBU Today: If you come here hungry and craving a hearty sandwich, you won't be disappointed. Served on freshly baked rolls, the meat is stacked high, with toppings that will have you salivating for days. Read more.

Nile Lounge is one of Nearby Neighborhoods: Allston.

16. Nile Lounge

70 Brighton Ave (Chester St.), Allston, MA
Hookah Bar · 22 tips and reviews

BU TodayBU Today: Allston's first hookah lounge is popular with college students and offers high-quality hookah at a reasonable price plus a large beverage & food menu. Read more.

Patron's Mexican Kitchen & Watering Hole is one of Nearby Neighborhoods: Allston.

17. Patron's Mexican Kitchen & Watering Hole

138 Brighton Ave, Allston, MA
Mexican Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

BU TodayBU Today: Located directly above Sunset, Patron's features 2 foosball tables & 4 pool tables in a quiet, lounge-like atmosphere. The bar has 80 beers on tap and house-made sangria plus $1 Taco Tuesday's! Read more.

Mixx Frozen Yogurt is one of Nearby Neighborhoods: Allston.

18. Mixx Frozen Yogurt

66 Brighton Ave (btwn Chester & Fordham), Boston, MA
Frozen Yogurt Shop · Brighton · 41 tips and reviews

BU TodayBU Today: With a “weigh and pay” system, you pay for only how much you order. Pick from 18 fro-yo flavors (made in-house daily) & cover it with toppings like fresh fruit, cereal, candy bars, and fudge. Read more.

Bagel Rising is one of Nearby Neighborhoods: Allston.

19. Bagel Rising

1243 Commonwealth Ave (at Harvard Ave), Allston, MA
Bagel Shop · 65 tips and reviews

BU TodayBU Today: Voted Boston's best bagels countless times, Bagel Rising offers 100% homemade, kettle-boiled, and hearth oven–baked bagels served with plenty of toppings, including tofu and veggie spreads. Read more.

White Horse Tavern is one of Nearby Neighborhoods: Allston.

20. White Horse Tavern

5.8
116 Brighton Ave (at Linden St.), Allston, MA
Bar · 67 tips and reviews

BU TodayBU Today: White Horse Tavern’s casual, comfy ambience is a fine backdrop to a sit-down meal or a casual game of billiards. It features thrice-weekly trivia games as well as 15 high-def plasma TVs. Read more.

Refuge Cafe is one of Nearby Neighborhoods: Allston.

21. Refuge Cafe

155 Brighton Ave, Allston, MA
Café · 64 tips and reviews

BU TodayBU Today: Known for its chill and relaxed vibe, Refuge Café is a favorite spot for students to meet friends, grab something to eat, or get some work done. The café has free Wi-Fi and lots of table space. Read more.