Casual Boston

1. Ittyo

1815 Massachusetts Ave (at Roseland St), Cambridge, MA

Japanese Restaurant · Porter Square · 19 tips and reviews

Simon Λιες: Best Udon Noodle Soup in Boston! If Udon is your thing, you've found the best in Beantown:p

The Friendly Toast is one of Casual Boston.

2. The Friendly Toast

1 Hampshire St (at Cardinal Medeiros Ave.), Cambridge, MA

Breakfast Spot · 240 tips and reviews

BostonTweet: No matter when you wake up the Friendly Toast will serve you breakfast. Their French toast mixed with the restaurant's bright funky decor is guaranteed to alleviate the worst hangovers.

Moody's Falafel Palace is one of Casual Boston.

3. Moody's Falafel Palace

14 Western Ave (at Massachusetts Ave), Cambridge, MA

Falafel Restaurant · 49 tips and reviews

BU Today: Ben Affleck says it's the best falafel ever, so it must be true! It's also open late (til 3 a.m. Thurs-Sun) unlike so many Boston eateries. Read more.

4. Rangzen Tibet

24 Pearl St (at Green St.), Cambridge, MA

Tibetan Restaurant · 39 tips and reviews

BU Today: This place is a vegetarian's dream. Half the menu is meatless, and all the menu is delicious. A tranquil environment and a friendly staff combine to make Rangzen Tibet a top-notch eatery. Read more.

My Thai Vegan Cafe is one of Casual Boston.

5. My Thai Vegan Cafe

7.5

3 Beach St (at Washington St), Boston, MA

Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Chinatown - Leather District · 93 tips and reviews

Tea Addicted Geek: Everything is delicious, get dessert to go--you won't regret it!

Dempsey's Breakfast and Lunch is one of Casual Boston.

6. Dempsey's Breakfast and Lunch

7.7

64 Lambert St (Salem St), Medford, MA

American Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

Kevin Mcgoff: looking for great bagels? this is the place

Iggy's Bread of the World is one of Casual Boston.

7. Iggy's Bread of the World

9.4

130 Fawcett St, Cambridge, MA

Bakery · 30 tips and reviews

Mark Sullivan: Baring none, this is the best bread bakery in Boston. Their sourdough is to die for.

The Magnificent Muffin and Bagel Shoppe is one of Casual Boston.

8. The Magnificent Muffin and Bagel Shoppe

9.1

491 High St, Medford, MA

Breakfast Spot · West Medford · 10 tips and reviews

9. S&S Restaurant

7.2

1334 Cambridge St (at Oak St.), Cambridge, MA

Diner · Inman Square · 71 tips and reviews

BU Today: The closest thing to a New York style deli in the Boston area. Not surprisingly, the Reuben is the house favorite. Potato knish and matzo ball soup are also up there. Read more.