There are so many amazing stores, coffee shops, and restaurants to visit in Brookline and Newton (seriously, the options for food here are endless). Below are a few places that we LOVE to go to on a regular basis.
Brookline Booksmith
279 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA 02446
The BEST bookstore in town. Also, if you want some Boston tchotchkes, go here.
Coolidge Corner Theatre
290 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA 02446
The cutest independent theater! They only have 5-6 movies going at a time.
Zaftigs Delicatessen
335 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA 02446
A local staple for brunch or dinner. Make sure you get the loaded latkes!
Prairie Fire
242 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA 02446
We love this place for dinner. If you're lucky, get a seat at the bar, and you'll feel the warmth of the brick oven!
Tatte Bakery & Cafe
420 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA 02446
Great for coffee, lunch, and Instagramable desserts.
Hamilton Restaurant & Bar
1366 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02446
No frills restaurant and bar, but great vibes!
Los Amigos Taqueria
1294 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02446
Tacos and burritos. Need I say more?
Veggie Crust (Kosher) - Brookline
8 Cypress Street, Brookline, MA 02445
From pizza to Indian cuisine, this is a kosher restaurant with plenty of options!
Sanctuary Medicinals
1351 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02446
Yes, recreational marijuana is legal here.
The Shops at Chestnut Hill
199 Boylston Street, Newton, MA 02467
Lose your luggage or need a last-minute outfit? The Shops at Chestnut Hill run East and West of Boylston Street, so you are bound to find something! Think Bloomingdales, luluemon, Anthropologie, and more.