Starbucks Coffee
Neighborhood: Davis Square

Davis Square Plaza
260 Elm St
Somerville, MA 02144

Nellie S. writes: Another place of joy. They were really friendly at this one and no line. My old stomping ground! The vibe is cozy, relaxed and mellow. They told me they brew the iced coffee extra strong so that when the ice melts, you will still get as much…

Allandale Farm

259 Allandale Rd
Brookline, MA 02467

Jessika D. writes: I'll admit I wasn't so sure about a farm stand in Brookline.  Paul said it didn't seem possible.  The other reviews didn't describe it as a cart on the street, so I had to go and check it out myself and see where this "farm" in Brookline really was.…

New Art Center

61 Washington Park
Newtonville, MA 02460

Sam S. writes: I am impressed that this more conservative contemporary art gallery was willing to exhibit all kinds of "urban" art!!

I went there Friday evening and saw what some of the highly skilled graffiti artists in Boston and New York have been up to lately.…

Grapevine Restaurant

26 Congress St
Salem, MA 01970

Josie M. writes: I have been to Grapevine many times and the food is always stellar.  They vary the menu seasonally and always have vegetarian options, mainly in the form of salads and appetizers.  My one real lament is that they never seem to vary the vegetarian…

Beverly House of Pizza

24 Cabot Street
Beverly, MA 01915

Josie M. writes: I love Beverly House of Pizza's Greek-style cheese pizza.  The cheese is plentiful and the sauce is good and unobtrusive.  

I did try the veggie calzone once and wasn't impressed.  They didn't make it with the toppings I asked for and reverted to…

Carmen's Kitchen
Neighborhood: East Boston

1010 Bennington St
East Boston, MA 02128

Vanessa C. writes: I was waiting to review my favorite italian restaurant in all of boston, but its been awhile so I need to give props where props are due.

there is a hierarchy of regions in southern new england with the best italian food. it goes like this:…

Bagels by Us
Neighborhood: Arlington Center

791 Massachusetts Ave
Arlington, MA 02474

Heather H. writes: I've lived here for 4 years, and I just went to Bagels by US this morning with my friends.  Totally 'lish.  They don't have a huge variety of types of bagels, but there are a ton of options for what you can get on them.  It's a tiny little shop, but…

Tavern on the Green

18 Washington Square West
Hawthorne Hotel
Salem, MA 01970

C D. writes: I've eaten here many times and have always had a good experience.  The food is good and the beautiful oak room is worth the expedience with great architectural detail, views of the common, and a nice fire in the winter.  I would definitely recommend…

Organic Garden Vegetarian Eatery & Catering

294 Cabot St
Beverly, MA 01915

Josie M. writes: This restaurant is not only vegan but all raw food.  This is definitely not going to appeal to everyone but if you even lean a bit towards vegetarianism you ought to try a few things on the menu.  The smoothies are very good; I usually get the…

MuLan
Neighborhood: Kendall Square/MIT

228 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02139

Sean M. writes: I don't have a Taiwanese mother, but I do have have a Taiwanese mother-in-law, if god forbid my wife and I ever did split, part of the settlement would have to include visitation and dining rights for me. At Mulan what they offer is solid Taiwanese…

Waltham Fields Community Farm

240 Beaver St
Waltham, MA 02452

josh k. writes: Actually you can't buy the crops like at a farmer's market, it's a commuity farm where people pay for a share of the harvest. A good part of it also goes to local food charities. It's a good cause.  My experience is from volunteering there for a…

Kitchenaid mixer

Cambridge, MA 02139

Lindley E. writes: I current have the proline model and I love it -- I've owned about three so far, given one as a gift. By far the most indispensable baking tool I own...

I've made marshmallows, cookies, cakes, icing, spuds, etc...on and on and on. If I could, I'd get…

Hanover Wine & Spirits
Neighborhood: Charlestown, North End

363 Hanover St
Boston, MA 02113

Jess K. writes: When I moved to the North End this liquor store held an air of mystery for me because it was...closed. I always wondered if it was some ancient remnant of a liquor store that was pushed out by Martignetti's or what.

But it has reopened! The store…

Porter Square Dry Cleaners and Tailors

89 Elm St
Somerville, MA 02144

marie c. writes: Thank you, thank you, thank you Yelp!

I was seriously in need of a dry cleaner's and a place to get minor alternations done (any pair of pants I buy is always going to be 2" inches too long).  Yelp pointed me here to Porter Sq. Dry Cleaner's and I'm…

Casa De Luca

146 Rantoul St
Beverly, MA 01915

Josie M. writes: Casa de Lucca is not going to blow your mind with out-of-left-field concoctions and unique food combinations.  What it will do, however, is warmly fill your tummy with excellently prepared, standard Italian dishes - and it will do so for the next…

Starbucks Coffee
Neighborhood: Downtown

27 School Street
Boston, MA 02106

Kristin P. writes: Last week, I was having a Really Bad Day (which turned into a Really Bad Week).

I was pouting in my office when a few coworkers said they were going for coffee. I hadn't been able to drink any coffee due to antibiotics so I leapt at the chance to have…

Belmont Car Wash

521 Trapelo Road
Belmont, MA 02478

Jeremy R. writes: Got my car washed here once, and it was clean, so I don't know why I would give it anything less than 5 stars.  The original reviewer is correct, though, about its reputation.  I've told people I lived in Belmont and they asked if I had ever gone…

Ashley's Breakfast Shop
Neighborhood: Dorchester

260 Bowdoin St
Dorchester, MA 02122

eric s. writes: listen up yelpers,,If your not afraid to venture into this part of town Dorchester/bowdoin st. on an early morning breakfast binge then Ashleys breakfast shoppe is for you,,They have the best ommlettes and homefries ive eaten ever, Same Ole place in…

Registry of Motor Vehicles at Galleria Mall
Neighborhood: Kendall Square/MIT, East Cambridge

100 Cambridgeside Place
Cambridge, MA 02238

Scott B. writes: Efficiency.  By far the quickest service I've ever received anyplace with a government affiliation.  After work on a Thursday, absolutely no line, I was in and out in under 10 minutes.  Un-friggin-believable.

The lady behind the counter actually…

Flamers Charbroiled Hamburgers
Neighborhood: Back Bay

800 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02199

Mandi M. writes: OK I know this is just a little mall food-court place but I LOVE IT.  I'm originally from Philly and this is the ONLY place i have found in the area that makes a good cheesesteak.  If it had only a little more meat I think it could rival some of the…

Food Court at the Prudential Center
Neighborhood: Back Bay

111 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02228

Amy K. writes: I found this food court to be better than those at most malls, and extremely convenient with lots of choices.  Even though the times we went it was extremely crowded, we were still able to find a table, and it was nice that everyone in the group…

Upromise

117 Kendrick Street
Suite 200
Needham, MA 02492

cherie c. writes: So easy!  We consult upromise.com before shopping or dining.  If it's convenient and doesn't cost us extra, we go with a upromise vendor.  A percentage of our purchase is credited to my boyfriend's med school loans.  $1 here and there adds up,…

Gentle Giant Moving and Storage

117 Elliott St
Beverly, MA 01915

Josie M. writes: I've only used this company once but I was extremely happy with them.  They were prompt, VERY service-oriented, careful with our belongings, never huffed and puffed or complained about anything.  Very likeable guys that came out.  They make good eye…

Dependable Cleaners
Neighborhood: Back Bay

316 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02115

Amy L. writes: After a recommendation from a friend, I tried Dependable Cleaners and their service is great. You can trust them with expensive items, and they were even able to get out a stain that my previous drycleaner could not. Convenient location - close to…

El Potro

61 Union Square
Somerville, MA 02143

Devon M. writes: It may be a bad thing that I know this place exists so close to our house.

I stopped in tonight on the way home because I was too tired to cook, and picked up a chicken burrito and a steak taco platter, which was one of the specials.  It was quick,…

Rubin's Kosher Restaurant

500 Harvard St
Brookline, MA 02446

Orly M. writes: In a land of faux Jewish delis, Reuben's stands out as the only actual Kosher option around.  That's why it gets 5 stars, it's the sole occupant of this niche market.

The sandwiches are pricy but they are massive!  People complaining that they are…

Boston Athletic Association - Boston Marathon
Neighborhood: Back Bay

40 Trinity Place
4th Floor
Boston, MA 02116

Amy K. writes: I love Boston.  It's not just the marathon that I love, although it's more of a love/hate relationship I have with the hills of Newton and the pounding down hills.  I love the history and tradition, and more than anything I love the people of Boston.…

Dr. Ken Thomases, DDS

1203 Beacon St., #1
Brookline, MA 02446

Kelly C. writes: Kind, gentle, funny, and skilled, Dr. Ken won't shame you into taking care of your teeth---he'll praise you into doing it. When drilling and filling my teeth, he checked in with me before and after each step so that I knew exactly what was going on.…

Tresca
Neighborhood: Charlestown, North End

233 Hanover St
Boston, MA 02228

Jamie S. writes: From the first sip of my icy bellini to the fruity bites of dessert, this meal was absolutely delicious.  

Creative and beautifully presented-- each dish is a masterpiece.  My favorite is the pappardelle with the wild mushrooms, but my friend just…

Conrad's Restaurant

728 Washington St
Norwood, MA 02062

Brian D. writes: I cringe anytime somebody in family books a room for a family function anyplace other than Doyle's Cafe in JP. At least at Doyle's I know what I'm in for. So go on, put 2 and 2 together and you got it...I just went to Conrad's up in Norwood on…

Target
Neighborhood: Dorchester

7 Allstate Rd
Dorchester, MA 02125

Dan P. writes: Decent to above average Target location. If you manage to not get your ass whupped by a ten year old girl you shouldn't have any trouble finding what you need. Easy parking, but not accessible by the train. Several busses go there though.

Jimmy Choo
Neighborhood: Back Bay

100 Huntington Avenue
Copley Place
Boston, MA 02118

Jessica F. writes: Finally, London's esteemed cobbler to the stars has opened up an outpost in Boston.  Don't think that because of the boutique's diminutive size that we are not getting the full treatment up here - all Jimmy Choo boutiques are tiny, even the flagship…

Wing's Kitchen
Neighborhood: Chinatown

23 Hudson St
Boston, MA 02111

Ligaya T. writes: Any orphaned grandkid in need of some fattening up should make the owner here their grandpappy. He is just the sweetest man alive. He'll make sure your jasmine tea is full to the top and that you wait long enough before happily shoving their…

DoReMi Music Studio
Neighborhood: Allston/Brighton

442 Cambridge St
Allston, MA 02134

Jocelyn C. writes: Always a good time, whether it's planned or the idea to go just comes up at the last minute. Sometimes, karaoke is best enjoyed in a private room full of people you know, not a bar full of drunken strangers.

Gather up 50 of your closest friends,…

Boston Felines and Fidos

Boston, MA 02228

LAUREN P. writes: After being let down by two dog walking services, Bill and Susan Chalmers came to the rescue and proved to be the worlds best dog walkers!

Before Bill and Susan, our puppy was on anything but a routine!  Our first dog walking service promised to crate…

Slugger's Dugout

254 Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Boston, MA 02109

Steve L. writes: Located in the lower level of Quincy Market.  Along with ice cream, they sell bulk candy too.  Very colorful, and appealing from the outside, and can be pretty crowded.  Seats available on the inside.

Took a bite of the kid's mint ice cream (already…

M & M Ribs
Neighborhood: Dorchester

200 Geneva Ave
Dorchester, MA 02121

Eli G. writes: This was the hidden gem on Phantom Gourmet's BBQ show last weekend and boy am I glad they pointed it out. Turns out the best ribs I've had in Boston are literally around the corner from my house. M & M ribs is completely unique, it's just a truck and…

Skenderian Apothecary
Neighborhood: Harvard Square

1613 Cambridge St
Cambridge, MA 02138

Adrienne T. writes: Love Skenderian's! Locally owned and operated. If your doctor has you looking for something obscure that you can't find anywhere else- Skenderian's will have it, or they will know what you're talking about and have it for you tomorrow!

When you go in…

Modern Homebrew Emporium
Neighborhood: North Cambridge

2304 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02140

Dan P. writes: VERY nice and helpful staff, which is absolutely key when trying to figure out how to buy beer ingredients, especially the first few times. Homebrewing is one of the nicest subcultures to get involved in because there is relatively no snobbery aimed…

Hair Adventure Beauty Salon
Neighborhood: Chinatown

42 Essex St
Boston, MA 02111

Raymond Y. writes: I have been going there for 10 years. Very much know everyone there. My Stylist Jackie is very professional, she know exactly what's good for me and her recommendations went very well with me. I've always felt that I can fully trust Jackie. Have…