Top 20 in Boston, MA by local votes

The best independent restaurants, bars, cafes and shops in Boston, Massachusetts, ranked by local votes. No chains or franchises.

1. Union Oyster House — Historic seafood restaurant and oyster bar on Union Street near Faneuil Hall, billed as America's oldest restaurant.
2. Neptune Oyster — Small seafood restaurant and oyster bar on Salem Street in the North End.
3. Bova's Bakery — Bakery on Salem Street in the North End.
4. Caffe Vittoria — Boston's first Italian café, open on Hanover Street in the North End since 1929.
5. Salumeria Italiana — Italian market and deli on Richmond Street in the North End.
6. Warren Tavern — Charlestown tavern on Pleasant Street, established in 1780, serving New England comfort food and cocktails.
7. The Brendan Behan Pub — Irish pub on Centre Street in Jamaica Plain.
8. Tres Gatos — Tapas bar with a book and record shop on Centre Street in Jamaica Plain.
9. Trident Booksellers & Cafe — Bookstore and café on Newbury Street in Back Bay.
10. Brattle Book Shop — Used and antiquarian bookstore on West Street in Downtown Crossing.
11. Boston Public Market — Indoor year-round market on Hanover Street near Haymarket with about 30 New England farmers, fishers, artisans and…
12. Myers + Chang — South End restaurant on Washington Street serving Chinese, Taiwanese, Korean and other Asian flavors.
13. Parish Cafe — Back Bay sandwich shop and restaurant on Boylston Street, open since 1992, serving sandwiches created by local chefs.
14. Wally's Cafe Jazz Club — Jazz club on Massachusetts Avenue in the South End.
15. Bleacher Bar — Sports bar under Fenway's bleachers on Lansdowne Street in Fenway.
16. Sam LaGrassa's — Sandwich shop on Province Street, downtown.
17. Dorchester Brewing Company — Brewery and taproom on Massachusetts Avenue in Dorchester serving fresh craft beer, cocktails and slushies.
18. Comfort Kitchen — Chef-driven restaurant on Columbia Road in Uphams Corner.
19. Fornax Bread Company — Bakery on Corinth Street in Roslindale Village.
20. Distraction Brewing Company — Brewery and taproom on Belgrade Avenue in Roslindale.

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