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1. Boston University
I was went to BU for my BA and thought it was a great school. It's not big on campus and not big on community but if you want to take some really interesting and often kind of random classes with excellent professors BU is for you. Where else could…More »
2. Boston University Club
Boston, MA 02109
(617) 854-5050
Category:
Colleges & Universities
Neighbourhood: Financial District
If you are a BU alum and want to check this place out look carefully in the alumni e-mails and newsletters for special events. I was here for the President Brown breakfast welcome reception. The views are great and the place is very classy. I don't…More »
3. Einstein Bros Bagels
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-6638
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Bagels
Neighbourhood: Allston/Brighton
Please allow me to indulge in a brief "When I was at BU...." reflection and make me feel old. So, when I was at BU the area that is now the wonderful Einstein Bros. Bagels was a nasty little cafeteria that was home to a cart, literally, a cart, where…More »
4. Aesop's Bagels
Their Bagels are pretty decent and they have a nice selection. They tend to go a little crazy with the cream cheese putting on way more than you would actually like to consume. I like a good amount of cream cheese and it's still too much for me. Be…More »
5. The Boston University Pub
The BU Pub is just one of the many reasons I wish I was back in college. Now that I actually have a job (!) and have to be at work during the day (!), I don't get around here much anymore but it is a great place to enjoy if you are at all affiliated…More »
6. BU Fitness & Recreation Center
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-2748
Categories:
Gyms,
Swimming Pools
Neighbourhood: Allston/Brighton
This is a great facility for the BU Community. If you are in any way affiliated with BU: Student, Faculty, Staff, or Alumni (yes, that's right even Alumni can join), get a membership! Of course it's free for students, faculty and staff pay $40 a…More »
7. Boston University Track & Tennis Center
The tennis courts here are just awesome. If you are a member of the Fitness and Recreation Center at BU you can schedule to play here as part of your membership. This is also where BU tennis classes and lessons take place. The courts are great. There…More »
8. Cornwall's
I love Cornwalls. Usually it's relatively quiet with a nice, laid back atmosphere. It can get busy on weekends and I recommend staying away when there are Sox games, but otherwise, awesome place. They have great burgers. I highly recommend the Blue…More »
9. Le's Restaurant
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 783-2340
Category:
Vietnamese
Neighbourhood: Allston/Brighton
Mmmmm. Visited this location for the first time last night. A great experience. The service was very good: the hostess was incredibly nice and polite and attentive to our needs, as members of our party arrived at different times. The waiters had a…More »
10. Zaftigs Delicatessen
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 975-0075
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
Delis
Neighbourhood: Coolidge Corner
Awesome food. Lenox omlette is great as are the potato pancakes. Nice bagel chips usually come while you wait. Usually decent service. Come early on the weekends, however, because brunch can turn into a zoo. It also can get loud when it's crowded,…More »
11. Paris Creperie
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 232-1770
I so love this place! The crepes are fantastic and they are perfect for those nights when you just don't want to cook but you don't want to go out, you just want to grab something quick and really enjoy it. I get take out from here all the time,…More »
12. Wonder Bar
Wonderbar is rather strangely located in Allston somewhere between a McDonalds and a Payless. That said, I did not have great expectations but was pleasantly surprised by the whole experience. My drinks (vodka & cranberry) were nicely done and the…More »
13. Schoenhof's Foreign Books
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 547-8855
Category:
Bookstores
Neighbourhood: Harvard Square
If you're in the market for foreign language books, as well as a huge assortment of dictionaries, thesauruses and other reference guides, Schoenhof's is THE place to go. The store is always clean and organized and the staff are usually quite helpful,…More »
14. Boston Book Annex
Be careful not to step on the random cats wandering around the place, but you will find tons of interesting books that are reasonably priced. If you're ever taking a course at BU look for your required readings here before you try the BU bookstore. A…More »
15. Chef Chow's House
Chef Chow's is a neighborhood favorite and I've been here on several occasions. The food is consistently yummy. The crab rangoon is excellent as are the spring rolls. I have always been satisfied with the quality of the food and the generous…More »
16. Brown Sugar Cafe
This place is awesome. I crave their pad-thai on a regular basis. So nicely done. The only other place that comes close to pad thai this good is Khao Sarn on Harvard Street in Coolidge Corner. The crab rangoon here is also to die for. Service is also…More »
17. Espresso Royale Caffe
I really like this place, when it's not insanely crowded. They have an awesome way of doing cafe au lait. They give you an separate carafe of cafe and a separate carafe of steamed lait and a coffee cup. Thus, you can create your own cafe au lait with…More »
18. Barnes & Noble
If you are a BU student you will inevitably end up here whether it's just to buy a BU tee-shirt and some souvenirs for your family or you are compelled to purchase your text books here. Word to the wise, if you are a faculty or staff member or know…More »
19. Olecito
I stopped in last night to check this place out. As Ari F. says, it is super tiny and it is not the most welcoming atmosphere. You come in and all you see is a soda cooler to your right, the cash register in the center and the food preparation area…More »
20. Campus Convenience
Wow, some of the stuff at this place is SERIOUSLY overpriced. However, I suppose you are paying for convenience, but really, just walk half a block down the street to CVS and save yourself some cash. I would not recommend buying most of the stuff in…More »
21. Campus Convenience
Roxbury, MA 02118
(617) 638-5695
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Convenience Stores
Neighbourhood: South End
This is a small campus convenience or "campco" as well call them at BU that serves the medical campus. It's got all the basic stuff you need in a convenience store like coffee, soda and candy bars but this one is a lot smaller than the major one over…More »
22. Boston Beer Works
I was here for a private party held by my school's graduate student association. Although the space was a bit cramped and the food was way too greasy (especially the egg rolls or whatever those were supposed to be), I was really impressed by the…More »
1 Previous Review:
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3/21/2006
It is so all about the FRIES. Also in the summer, try the watermelon beer.
23. Nud Pob Thai Cuisine
This place is pretty good. Very decent Thai food on the cheap. I would only go here for take out, however. The inside of this place is pretty sad. It's basically in the basement of a building on Comm Ave right across from BU's College of Arts and…More »
24. Kupel's Bakery
So, I am finally just getting around to this update, but I am knocking a star off my original review for a scary experience I had with Kupel's bagels back in March. It was right around St. Patrick's Day and I don't know, maybe they had some left over…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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1/6/2006
The bagels are awesome, but I also agree with IchBinE that they tend to be closed/closing a lot… Read more »
25. Bagel Rising
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 789-4000
Category:
Bagels
Neighbourhood: Allston/Brighton
This is a good place but I hate the location. Sorry, I am just not a huge fan of Allston Village. The dirt, the trash, the students and that drunk guy on the corner just don't make me want to come to Bagel Rising unless I am already in the area, but…More »
26. Bed Bath & Beyond
This place is high on convenience for students and others living in the Fenway area, but shop around and you can find better deals elsewhere on most of the stuff they sell. I am still hitting myself because I bought a new shower rack here for $25 and…More »
27. Crispy Crepes Cafe
They are right about them being Crispy! I agree with other yelpers on this point. Not that this makes them bad, just kind of unusual. I still prefer Paris Crepes in Coolidge Corner (see my review) to this place, but if you can't stand to walk a…More »
28. Petit Robert Bistro
Everyone I know loves this place, but I was not impressed. The French onion soup was pretty good, but I found the entrees to be unimpressive. The atmosphere is nice if you can manage to get a good table, but otherwise you are crammed in way too close…More »
29. Taco Bell - CLOSED
Yeah, it's a Taco Bell, so no rave reviews here, but this one is actually pretty decent. Could be a little cleaner, but I like the staff. Everyone is always really nice and they smile when they take your order, something which is kind of rare in the…More »
30. Blanchard's Liquors
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 782-5588
Category:
Beer, Wine & Spirits
Neighbourhood: Allston/Brighton
The best thing about Blanchard's is the roomy layout. There is plenty of space to browse and you don't feel boxed in and trapped like you do at Marty's. I don't find the prices here to be all that great. Stock up when you go to Costco or NH instead.…More »
31. Marty's Liquors - CLOSED
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 782-3250
Category:
Beer, Wine & Spirits
Neighbourhood: Allston/Brighton
I don't care for this place all that much. You walk in and it's like you're trapped. Especially in the beer and hard liquor areas (as opposed to the wine area) you feel very boxed in. It appears they have even blocked off what seem to be logical…More »
32. Trader Joe's
I refer to this as "the bad Trader Joe's". It has most of the stuff the other ones do, but the Brookline and Cambridge locations are so much better. I also do not like that it is in the basement. That is just wrong. Small, crowded, bad. I am a big…More »
33. T Anthony's Pizzeria & Restaurant
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 734-7708
They have pretty decent pizza. It's nothing I would go out of my way for, but if you find yourself in the area for a hockey game or a BU event, it's a reasonable choice for a quick bite. The atmosphere here is interesting: very causal booth seating.…More »
34. UBurger
Eh, this place was okay. Really, just okay. If I am in the area again, and need something fast I might choose to stop in, but U-burger did not really live up to my high expectations. I got a burger with blue cheese and mushrooms. The blue cheese was…More »
35. Shaw's Supermarket
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 783-5878
Category:
Grocery
Neighbourhood: Allston/Brighton
Aside from the bundle pick up, which is pretty cool, this Shaw's doesn't have a lot going for it. It's always incredibly crowded here: even when I think I'm outsmarting everyone and do my shopping at some weird time like 10pm on a Wednesday. I don't…More »
36. Kells Restaurant - CLOSED
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 782-9082
Categories:
Nightlife,
Restaurants
Neighbourhood: Allston/Brighton
When I was in college I had the misfortune of living in a sublet one summer across the street from the Kells. The only night I ever got to sleep before 2 am was on Sunday, which (at least at the time) was Brazil night; apparently Brazil night wasn't…More »
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