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Guide to Brookline's best spots
Starbucks is one of Guide to Brookline's best spots.

1. Starbucks

6.8
1655 Beacon St (btwn Winthrop & University Rd), Brookline, MA
Coffee Shop · Washington Square · 17 tips and reviews
Washington Square Tavern is one of Guide to Brookline's best spots.

2. Washington Square Tavern

7.5
714 Washington St (at Beacon St.), Brookline, MA
Gastropub · Washington Square · 33 tips and reviews
The Abbey is one of Guide to Brookline's best spots.

3. The Abbey

8.4
1657 Beacon St, Brookline, MA
Bar · Washington Square · 60 tips and reviews

Annaliza a.Annaliza aka Elle Ecrit: Two words: Bison Bolognese.

Star Market is one of Guide to Brookline's best spots.

4. Star Market

5.0
1717 Beacon St, Brookline, MA
Supermarket · Washington Square · 19 tips and reviews
Golden Temple is one of Guide to Brookline's best spots.

5. Golden Temple

6.6
1651 Beacon St, Brookline, MA
Chinese Restaurant · Washington Square · 45 tips and reviews

Annaliza a.Annaliza aka Elle Ecrit: You would never guess--but they have the best tiramisu.

Athan's Bakery - Brookline is one of Guide to Brookline's best spots.

6. Athan's Bakery - Brookline

8.0
1621 Beacon St (Washington St), Brookline, MA
Bakery · Washington Square · 44 tips and reviews

Annaliza a.Annaliza aka Elle Ecrit: A cafe breve is a latte made with half and half.

American Craft is one of Guide to Brookline's best spots.

7. American Craft

1700 Beacon St (Williston Rd), Brookline, MA
Bar · Washington Square · 34 tips and reviews

Annaliza a.Annaliza aka Elle Ecrit: This place is now closed.

Brookline Bank is one of Guide to Brookline's best spots.

8. Brookline Bank

1661 Beacon St (Winthrop Rd), Brookline, MA
Bank · Washington Square · 1 tip

9. Russian Village

1659A Beacon St. (btw University Rd & Winthrop Rd), Brookline, MA
Grocery Store · Washington Square · 3 tips and reviews

Annaliza a.Annaliza aka Elle Ecrit: Tasty prepared foods for lunch and snacks... A lot of fried stuff, but also salads, stuffed peppers, stuffed cabbage and an assortment of spreads and pastries.

New Rod Dee is one of Guide to Brookline's best spots.

10. New Rod Dee

1671 Beacon St (Winthrop Rd), Brookline, MA
Thai Restaurant · Washington Square · 40 tips and reviews

Annaliza a.Annaliza aka Elle Ecrit: I go here begrudingly because it's close by and fast... Know that they have been flagged by the health department for bugs in the food.

Lineage is one of Guide to Brookline's best spots.

11. Lineage

242 Harvard St, Brookline, MA
Seafood Restaurant · Coolidge Corner · 26 tips and reviews
Coolidge Corner is one of Guide to Brookline's best spots.

12. Coolidge Corner

Brookline, MA
Neighborhood · 19 tips and reviews
Anna's Taqueria is one of Guide to Brookline's best spots.

13. Anna's Taqueria

1412 Beacon St (at Summit Ave), Brookline, MA
Mexican Restaurant · Washington Square · 59 tips and reviews
Beacon Street Tavern is one of Guide to Brookline's best spots.

14. Beacon Street Tavern

7.0
1032 Beacon St (btwn Carlton & St. Mary's), Brookline, MA
Bar · Coolidge Corner · 24 tips and reviews
The Publick House is one of Guide to Brookline's best spots.

15. The Publick House

8.7
1648 Beacon St (st Washington St.), Brookline, MA
Gastropub · Washington Square · 148 tips and reviews
Super Fusion Cuisine is one of Guide to Brookline's best spots.

16. Super Fusion Cuisine

8.0
690 Washington St (Beacon St), Brookline, MA
Sushi Restaurant · Washington Square · 20 tips and reviews

Annaliza a.Annaliza aka Elle Ecrit: Stopped going here because they freeze their fish and once it hadn't fully defrosted before they served it. They were not even apologetic that I had bitten into a salmon popsicle. Gross.

Cafe Fixe is one of Guide to Brookline's best spots.

17. Cafe Fixe

7.4
1642 Beacon St (Washington St), Brookline, MA
Coffee Shop · Washington Square · 50 tips and reviews

Annaliza a.Annaliza aka Elle Ecrit: I dare you to walk in with a stack of Starbucks cups and try to order a grande bold. The snobby owner will surely refuse service if not kick you out entirely. Do it for kicks!

Dorado Tacos & Cemitas is one of Guide to Brookline's best spots.

18. Dorado Tacos & Cemitas

401 Harvard St (at Naples Rd.), Brookline, MA
Taco Restaurant · Coolidge Corner · 79 tips and reviews

Annaliza a.Annaliza aka Elle Ecrit: Love the portabello mushroom tacos. Grilled fish tacos are better than the battered, imho. The hibiscus tea is fantastic in summer. If you're a Healthworks member, show your card for a 10% discount.

Takusan is one of Guide to Brookline's best spots.

19. Takusan

1223 Beacon St, Brookline, MA
Asian Restaurant · Coolidge Corner · 29 tips and reviews
Washington Square is one of Guide to Brookline's best spots.

20. Washington Square

Brookline, MA
Neighborhood · 6 tips and reviews
Jimmy's Bar & Oven is one of Guide to Brookline's best spots.

21. Jimmy's Bar & Oven

1653 Beacon St, Brookline, MA
Restaurant · Washington Square · 26 tips and reviews

Annaliza a.Annaliza aka Elle Ecrit: The salad with figs has dried not fresh fruit. #Fail

The Fireplace is one of Guide to Brookline's best spots.

22. The Fireplace

1634 Beacon St (Washington St), Brookline, MA
American Restaurant · Washington Square · 45 tips and reviews

Annaliza a.Annaliza aka Elle Ecrit: Not thrilled with dinner here, but lunch and brunch is always good.

Matt Murphy's is one of Guide to Brookline's best spots.

23. Matt Murphy's

14 Harvard St, Brookline, MA
Pub · Brookline Village · 40 tips and reviews

Annaliza a.Annaliza aka Elle Ecrit: Cash only! Excellent pub food with authentic Irish recipes. Their brown bread is extra yummy.

The Regal Beagle is one of Guide to Brookline's best spots.

24. The Regal Beagle

308 Harvard St (at Babcock St.), Brookline, MA
New American Restaurant · Coolidge Corner · 72 tips and reviews

Annaliza a.Annaliza aka Elle Ecrit: Pretty good brunch menu and awesome caliente Bloody Maria! Try their version of huevos rancheros, made better with extra salsa and a side of avocado.

Shiki is one of Guide to Brookline's best spots.

25. Shiki

7.2
9 Babcock St (Brighton Ave), Brookline, MA
Japanese Restaurant · Coolidge Corner · 18 tips and reviews

Annaliza a.Annaliza aka Elle Ecrit: Serious innovative Japanese food. Bring friends so you can share many small plates.

Bazaar International Gourmet is one of Guide to Brookline's best spots.

26. Bazaar International Gourmet

7.9
1432 Beacon St (at Summit Ave), Brookline, MA
Gourmet Store · Washington Square · 12 tips and reviews

Annaliza a.Annaliza aka Elle Ecrit: Feeling too lazy to cook and have $5 on you? The prepared foods here are amazing. From smoked fish salads to stuffed peppers and even banana bread--you'll find good, fast and cheap does exist!

Chestnut Hill Reservoir is one of Guide to Brookline's best spots.

27. Chestnut Hill Reservoir

9.2
Chestnut Hill Reservoir (at Beacon St), Boston, MA
Lake · Brighton · 24 tips and reviews

Annaliza a.Annaliza aka Elle Ecrit: 1.5 mile laps...

Brookline Reservoir is one of Guide to Brookline's best spots.

28. Brookline Reservoir

8.9
Route 9 (Lee St.), Brookline, MA
Park · South Brookline · 13 tips and reviews

Annaliza a.Annaliza aka Elle Ecrit: .9 miles around

Barcelona Wine Bar - Brookline is one of Guide to Brookline's best spots.

29. Barcelona Wine Bar - Brookline

9.0
1700 Beacon St (at Williston Rd.), Brookline, MA
Tapas Restaurant · Washington Square · 101 tips and reviews
Ribelle is one of Guide to Brookline's best spots.

30. Ribelle

1665 Beacon St (Winthrop Rd), Brookline, MA
Italian Restaurant · Washington Square · 40 tips and reviews
Fairsted Kitchen is one of Guide to Brookline's best spots.

31. Fairsted Kitchen

Beacon St, Brookline, MA
American Restaurant · Washington Square · 20 tips and reviews

Annaliza a.Annaliza aka Elle Ecrit: Rich small plates. Lots of cream and butter type dishes. Good food but expect to roll yourself out in a wheelbarrow.