Boston/Allston-Brighton

[[file:Weeks Foot Bridge during Head of Charles.agr crop.jpg|1280px|Halal Explorer to Allston-Brighton|caption=Weeks Footbridge}} Both bound closely with Boston while remaining a bit cut off, Allston/Brighton is defined by the colleges that surround it. A visit reveals a bohemian vibe in this student village writ large. Check back often, in this neighborhood of youth and energy and the one constant is change.

Boston/Allston-Brighton Halal Travel Guide

Allston Boston street scene II - Peering into Packards Corner

Ownership of this land has been kicked around over the centuries. At first a part of Watertown, it was deeded to "Newtowne" in 1634, which you might know by its modern name, Cambridge. Just a handful of settler families lived in "Little Cambridge" and tended to their farms and livestock throughout the 18th century. In 1807, after a heated bridge dispute, Brighton would split from Cambridge to become its own independent town.

After incorporating and the area continued on with its traditions. Residents used new technologies as they became available to increase production on their farms and expand the cattle industry. Railroads were built to efficiently move the slaughterhouse beef produced here to distant markets. In 1874 Brighton was officially annexed to Boston, a decision that would see its population explode.

The railroad would keep Allston/Brighton's economy growing throughout the 20th century. When the prevailing industry shifted from livestock production to automobile sales; it was all the same to the train. The Mass Pike was built along the tracks in the 60s, as vehicle travel became increasingly popular. Today three nearby colleges BU, BC and Harvard all continue their expansion into the neighborhood. Dorms, research facilities and academic high rises spring from ground like seeds. As the area's most prolific builder, Harvard acquired building rights to the once powerful railroad tracks and plans to reshape oceans of acreage in the 21st century.

Neighborhoods

Where exactly does Brighton end and Allston begin? Your guess is as good as anyone else's. Generally, however, Allston is considered to be the eastern half of the neighborhood and Brighton the western. Even for Boston, this area is particularly lousy with locations having additional or special names.

Allston Village: This really is the heart of the neighborhood for many visitors. Almost any shop, restaurant, bar, club, or you-name-it can be found in this densely packed area. It's a commercial neighborhood in a rough hourglass shape, centered where Harvard and Brighton Avenues intersect. Its Western edge is also called Union Plaza, clearly marked by the wonderfully retro neon "Twin Donuts" sign. While Packards Corner bounds the eastern edge. Check out the large glass front windows in many storefronts as a nod to the Packard cars once sold here.
Brighton Center: Continue west along Cambridge street until it's joined by Market street, where you'll find Brighton Center. Here, just uphill from the banks of the Charles river, a respectable collection of restaurants lives to serve local residents. Street Elizabeth's Hospital is an anchor here and things begin to feel a little more like a small town square and a little less like the big city.
Oak Plaza: Further outbound from Brighton Center, things get less and less dense as you head towards Oak Plaza and nearby Newton. Many residents love this area which is both (relatively) green and (somewhat) quiet. The few shops and amenities here are of high quality and the location provides quick and easy access to the Mass Pike.
Cleveland Circle: This more urbanized area is the terminus of the C branch of the green line and very popular among Bostonians and BU students in particular. The commercial glamor of Beacon street is just steps to the east, in Brookline. While just west borders Newton and is home to the reservoir with its miles of jogging paths and greenspace.

Travel to Boston/Allston-Brighton

How to take public transportation in Boston/Allston-Brighton

Harvard Ave inbound at sunset - Wait for the B line when it's cold. Wait for the B line when it's hot.

Unlike other neighborhoods, you'll find the bus and the trolley are almost equally important here. The B branch of the Green line makes a prolific number of stops in the area. Heading outbound some of the larger stops are: BU West, Pleasant Street, Packards Corner, Harvard Ave, Washington Street, Chestnut Hill Ave and Boston College; about 10 smaller stops are in the mix as well. Trollies come fairly often, but they must wait for red lights in traffic and can be frustratingly slow. The C branch runs mostly through Brookline, only the terminus Clevland Circle serves Brighton. Consider walking to the C branch if you're close, it can be much faster. The D branch is faster still, with a dedicated right of way it really gets cranking.

the #57 bus is quite popular, running alongside the B line down Comm Ave and often passing it. It heads through Brighton and into Watertown_(Massachusetts) | Watertown Yard. Another popular route is the #66 bus, which makes its way through Allston Village and into Harvard Plaza in Cambridge_(Massachusetts) | Cambridge. If you're in Brighton Center the #86 takes you to Harvard as well, but much less frequently. The #64, when it runs, will get you over the river and into Central Plaza. While the #70 and #70A cut across Western Ave and pass through Watertown Yard, eventually arriving in Waltham. For commuters the expensive express busses #501 and #503 go against traffic, taking to the Pike and arriving Boston/Downtown|downtown and in Boston/Back_Bay-Beacon_Hill|Copley Plaza respectively.

Travel by bicycle in Boston/Allston-Brighton

Boston has been installing miles of bike lanes for years now, so cycling can be an excellent option in these neighborhoods. At least five Hubway stations can be found nearby to help you out. Sometimes your destination is too far to walk and the T doesn't really go there, so with a little pedaling you're only a few minutes away. Bikes are probably the most effective when moving around Lower Allston or heading into Cambridge. You'll find some great trails along the Charles with beautiful scenery and no cars to fight with.

How to travel to Boston/Allston-Brighton by car

While generally an unnecessary (and bad) idea, having a vehicle in Allston/Brighton isn't always the disaster you'll find in the rest of the city. Dealing with the hassle is only worth it when headed out to Oak Plaza and along Western Ave, where public transit can be scarce. Driving is best avoided in the chaotic Allston Village area, although Commonwealth Ave does have some on-street parking. If you're persistent and circle around for 10-20 minutes you might find a spot.

Get Around

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What to See

One of the best activities in Allston-Brighton is people-watching, for whatever your motivations. You'll find an exciting mix of ethnicity's and age groups, from upper middle class college kids to Vietnamese immigrants to the local Russian community. Take in the sights at the White Horse Tavern or Tavern in the Plaza on Brighton Avenue during summertime when the floor to ceiling windows are open, or just grab a patch of stoop and watch. Allston also has a large homeless population.

1767 Milestones - Milestone #6 | 142 Harvard Ave. 42.351799, -71.131635 T: Harvard Ave - Opening Hours: 24 hours daily Free 1767 Milestones - Proclaiming six miles to Boston, this milestone was placed here in 1729 by Paul Dudley. Once a part of a colonial "superhighway" called Boston Post Road, which stretched from downtown Boston to Wall Street in New York City. The settlers copped the idea from Native Americans, who called the trail Pequot Path and had been using it long before Europeans arrived. Seven markers remain in the greater Boston area. This one has somehow escaped being mowed down by a fire truck or errant moving van over the years. Can you spot the other one nearby? Hint: check out the library in Lower Allston.

Chestnut Hill Reservation Beacon Street 42.3351, -71.1585 T: Reservoir ☎ +1 617 333-7404 Opening Hours: 7AM Monday - 7PM daily Free Chestnut Hill Reservation - Chestnut Hill Reservation, Chestnut Hill MA 70809

Herter Park 1175 Soldiers Field Road 42.366234, -71.136163 T: Harvard - Opening Hours: 24 hours daily Free

McMullen Museum of Art - Devlin Hall | 2101 Commonwealth Ave 42.340795, -71.162583 T: Boston College ☎ +1 617 552-8587 Opening Hours: Monday - W, Friday 10AM Monday - 5PM, Thursday 10AM Monday - 8PM, Saturday Sunday noon-5PM Free McMullen Museum of Art The Museum holds an extensive permanent collection, which spans the history of art from Europe, Asia and the Americas and has significant representation of Gothic and Baroque tapestries, Italian paintings of the 16th and 17th centuries and American paintings of the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Metropolitan Waterworks Museum 2450 Beacon Street 42.331707, -71.15554 T: Reservoir ☎ +1 617 277-0065 Opening Hours: West 11AM Monday - 9PM, Thursday - Sunday 11AM Monday - 4PM Free Leavitt-Riedler Pumping Engine

Top Travel Tips

Things to do in Allston largely include just walking about and enjoying the area. There's a lot of little boutiques, excellent friendly coffee/tea shops, some interesting crowds and a relatively easy-going atmosphere. It's also an excellent area for photography.

Charles River Canoe & Kayak 1071 Soldiers Field Road 42.369095, -71.131303 T: Harvard ☎ +1 617 965-5110 Opening Hours: 9AM Monday - 8PM, but varies by season Rentals from $15/hour, $60/day

Community Rowing 20 Nonantum Road 42.358611, -71.165556 Bus to Watertown Yard and walk ☎ +1 617 779-8267 Opening Hours: 5AM Monday - 9PM daily $95 per class, $140 one time fee, free for accredited rowers Community Rowing, Inc.

Harvard Stadium - Soldiers Field | 79 North Harvard Street 42.366389, -71.127222 T: Harvard ☎ +1 617 495-3454 Opening Hours: Gates open dawn-dusk Free-$50 Harvard Stadium - Harvard Stadium aerial - This historic stadium was actually where American_football|football's forward pass was invented and modern field dimensions were defined. Buy your ticket via eHalal Travel Groups way in advance for the big Harvard-Yale game. Root for them to lose, if only to hear the cruel Crimson chant: "It's alright, it's OK, you're gonna work for us some day!" The stadium and grounds will also occasionally play host to concerts and music festivals, like Boston Calling for example. When there aren't games or other events planned, get here early to run up and down the 1000+ steps with the rest of the post docs.

Alumni Stadium 140 Commonwealth Avenue 42.335, -71.166389 Boston College ☎ +1 617 552-8000 Alumni Stadium - AlumniStadium1 - Home of BC Eagles football, this stadium seats 44,500.

Conte Forum - Kelley Rink | 140 Commonwealth Avenue 42.335, -71.1675 Boston College ☎ +1 617 552-8000 Conte Forum - BC-ConteForum1 - Directly attached to Alumni Stadium and home of BC Eagles basketball and (ice) hockey, seating 8,600 for basketball and just under 7,900 for hockey. The "Kelley Rink" name is used only for hockey.

Music venues

Andrew Belle - Performing in Allston Rock City

Another unofficial name for this area is "Allston Rock City", after the collection of concert halls that have taken root here. While you're not going to catch Kanye or Lady Gaga in any of these spaces, you will see up and comers playing alongside more established artists almost every night. Each club has a slightly different vibe and draws its own crowd.

Paradise Rock Club 967 Commonwealth Ave 42.351667, -71.119722 T: Pleasant Street ☎ +1 617 562-8800 Opening Hours: Noon-2AM daily $20-50 Paradise Rock Club Paradise Rock Club, Boston MA Arguably the best established and longest running club in the area. Thit is a great intimate venue with space for less than a thousand. It's relatively compact and split into two levels, so you can get a good look at the performer without ever being too far from the bar!

Brighton Music Hall 158 Brighton Ave 42.352873, -71.13259 T: Harvard Ave ☎ +1 617 779-0140 Opening Hours: Noon-2AM daily $20-40 Another great choice for seeing established local and national acts. Brighton Music Hall is about half the size of the Paradise and owned by the same company. The hall is basically a big box with no mezzanine, so when it gets packed sightlines to the stage are cut off for all but the tallest attendees.

Great Scott - 1222 Commonwealth Ave 42.350036, -71.13059 T: Harvard Ave ☎ +1 617 566-9014 Opening Hours: Noon-2AM daily $10-20 Great Scott is a fantastic choice to check out big name acts a few years before they blow up, or hometown heros having a great year. They play host to a wide variety of genres; like indie, rock, hiphop and dance. Voted "Best Rock Club", "Best Bar" and host of the "Best Dance Night".

O'Briens Pub 3 Harvard Ave 42.35522, -71.132916 T: Harvard Ave ☎ +1 617 782-6245 Opening Hours: Noon-2AM daily $5-10 The smallest in terms of physical size and prominence of the acts they attract. It's more likely to attract local bands new to the touring circut, but you never know. Sometimes the staff will just up and decide to grill a bunch of Chicken wings for the crowd. They're not good, but they're free and you're drunk.

Shopping in Boston/Allston-Brighton

Buffalo Exchange 180 Harvard Ave 42.351076, -71.131060 T: Harvard Ave ☎ +1 617 779-7901 Opening from Monday to Saturday 11AM Monday - 7PM, Sunday noon-6PM

In Your Ear Records 957 Commonwealth Ave 42.351908, -71.119103 T: Pleasant Street ☎ +1 617 787-9755 Opening from Monday to Saturday 11AM Monday - 8PM, Sunday noon-6PM

Jack Young Co 354 Cambridge Street 42.355821, -71.131643 T: Harvard Ave ☎ +1 617 782-1250 Opening 8AM Monday - 4:30PM, Saturday 8AM Monday - noon - Any truck/semi/car supplies you could ever need (as long as you know what to ask for). Great for truckers and travelers, right off the interstate. For less complicated auto-related purchases, visit AutoZone up the street.

New Balance Factory Store 173 Market Street 42.356586, -71.148831 T: Boston Landing ☎ +1 617 779-7429 Opening from Monday to Saturday 9AM Monday - 8PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 6PM

Re:Generation Tattoo 155 Harvard Ave 42.351667, -71.131975 T: Harvard Ave ☎ +1 617 782-1313 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 1PM Monday - 9PM, Sunday Monday 1PM Monday - 8PM - Safe, clean, professional tattoo parlor. Used to host punk shows three or four times a month.

Ritual Arts 153 Harvard Ave 42.351688, -71.131867 T: Harvard Ave ☎ +1 617 787-4157 Opening 11AM Monday - 7PM, Saturday 11AM Monday - 6PM, Sunday noon-6PM - Offers exotic gifts for women, magic supplies and other new age stuff.

Urban Outfitters 226 Harvard Ave 42.349327, -71.129763 T: Harvard Ave ☎ +1 617 232-0321 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 8PM, Friday Saturday 10AM Monday - 9PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 7PM
Urban Renewals 122 Brighton Ave 42.352391, -71.131068 T: Harvard Ave ☎ +1 617 783-8387 Opening from Monday to Saturday 9AM Monday - 6PM, Sunday noon-5PM - One of the largest thrift stores in town, a bit of a warehouse full of college kid clothing castoffs, odd toys, blankets and a room full of spinny chairs and broken exercise equipment. Great selection and prices.

Halal Restaurants & Food in Boston/Allston-Brighton

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Brighton Cafe 1597 Commonwealth Ave 42.344201, -71.143287 T: Washington Street ☎ +1 617 787-4244 Opening 6AM Monday - 4PM, Saturday Sunday 7AM Monday - 4PM

Hi B3ar 147 Brighton Ave 42.353252, -71.131868 T: Harvard Ave ☎ +1 617 208-8216 Opening 11:30AM Monday - 11PM, Saturday Sunday 11AM Monday - 11PM (Thai) ice cream rolls

White Mountain Creamery 19 Commonwealth Ave 42.340073, -71.167434 T: Boston College ☎ +1 617 527-8790 Opening Hours: 11AM Monday - midnight daily

Steve’s Kitchen 120 Harvard Ave 42.352506, -71.131720 T: Harvard Ave ☎ +1 617 254-9457 Opening Hours: 5AM Monday - 5PM daily - Improbably remaining open since 1984, Steve's is the perfect start to a day that hasn't quite ended yet. The cheapest, greasiest and most filling homestyle breakfasts served all day long. Cash only.

Super 88 1095 Commonwealth Ave 42.352637, -71.125489 T: Packards Corner ☎ +1 617 787-2288 Opening Hours: 9AM Monday - 10PM daily - Giant Asian supermarket in back anchors a bevy of food stalls in this indoor market. Each offers a different take on all varieties of Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese, Indian and pretty much any other asian cuisine you can think of.

Mixx Frozen Yogurt 66 Brighton Ave 42.352416, -71.128550 T: Packards Corner ☎ +1 617 782-6499 Opening Hours: Noon-11PM daily $4-7 - Ice Cream Shop. Boston's locally owned self serve frozen yogurt shop always offering 10 weekly flavors and over 50 toppings served fresh daily.

Eagles Deli 1918 Beacon Street 42.336619, -71.149218 T: Cleveland Circle ☎ +1 617 731-3232 Opening from Monday to Saturday 7AM Monday - 10PM, Sunday 7AM Monday - 9PM - Voted by the Travel Channel as #2 on their "Top 10 Places To Pig Out". This deli, located near Cleveland Circle, boasts the "Eagles Challenge Burger", which for a mere $50, you can get a cheeseburger featuring 5 pounds of beef, 20 slices of Cheese, 20 pieces of bacon, 5 pounds of french fries, a pickle and a fountain soda and it must be served to one person! Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Whole Heart Provisions 487 Cambridge Street 42.353880, -71.137177 T: Harvard Ave ☎ +1 617 202-5041 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 9PM, Friday Saturday 11AM Monday - 10PM, Sunday 10AM Monday - 9PM - Casual counter serve spot for some of the best vegan options in Boston. Check FoMu next door for vegan dessert.

Grasshopper 1 North Beacon Street 42.353770, -71.137418 T: Harvard Ave ☎ +1 617 254-8883 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 10PM, Friday Saturday 11AM Monday - 11PM, Sunday noon-10PM Lunch $7-10, dinner $8-15 - Another strictly vegan Asian restaurant with a definite Vietnamese influence. Very delicious. Awesome chicken fingers and vegan cheesecake. Great Sunday buffet.

Breakfast Club 270 Western Ave 42.363254, -71.133619 Lower Allston ☎ +1 617 783-1212 Opening 6AM Monday - 2PM, Saturday Sunday 7AM Monday - 3PM - 80s themed diner serving breakfast. Very popular, be prepared to wait in line during the weekend brunch rush.

Moogy's Restaurant 154 Chestnut Hill Ave 42.341518, -71.154153 T: Chiswick Road ☎ +1 617 254-8114 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 10AM Monday - 10PM, Monday 5PM Monday - 10PM
Los Amigos Taqueria 366 Washington Street 42.348991, -71.153818 Brighton Center - Opening from Monday to Saturday 11AM Monday - 10PM, Sunday noon-10PM
Totto Ramen 169 Brighton Ave 42.353286, -71.132994 T: Harvard Ave ☎ +1 617 202-5075 Opening Hours: Noon-4PM, 5PM Monday - 10PM daily
MDM Noodles 351 Washington Street 42.349221, -71.152800 Brighton Center ☎ +1 617 208-8663 Opening Hours: 11:30AM Monday - 9PM daily

Azama Grill 54 Harvard Ave 42.354423, -71.132228 T: Harvard Ave ☎ +1 617 779-0003 Openingnoon-2AM, Saturday Sunday 5PM Monday - 2AM
La Befana Pizzeria 15 North Beacon Street 42.353763, -71.137969 T: Harvard Ave ☎ +1 617 987-0086 Opening Hours: Monday 4PM Monday - midnight, Tuesday to Friday 11AM Monday - midnight, Saturday 24 hours, Sunday midnight-11PM
Fish Market Sushi Restaurant 170 Brighton Ave 42.352953, -71.132999 T: Harvard Ave ☎ +1 617 783-1268 Opening Hours: Tuesday to Friday 11:30AM Monday - 3PM, 5PM Monday - 10PM, Saturday 1PM Monday - 10PM, Sunday 1PM Monday - 9:30PM
Dolphin Bay 72 Brighton Ave 42.352395, -71.128766 T: Packards Corner ☎ +1 617 562-1668 Opening Hours: 11AM Monday - 10PM daily

(Thai) North Restaurant 433 Faneuil Street 42.351266, -71.168391 Oak Plaza ☎ +1 617 254-2025 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 11PM, Friday Saturday 11AM Monday - midnight, Sunday noon-midnight
YoMa 5 North Beacon Street 42.353766, -71.137610 T: Harvard Ave ☎ +1 617 562-8888 Opening Hours: 4PM Monday - 9PM daily - Offers affordable, delicious Burmese food. Full Vegetarian menu. Appetizers $5, salads/entrees $7-10 and family combo meals start from $25 for two. Free refills on jasmine Rice. Try the hot tea and the complimentary palm sugars for dessert.

Carlo's Cucina Italiana 131 Brighton Av 42.353140, -71.131173 T: Harvard Ave ☎ +1 617 254-9759 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 10PM, Friday Saturday 11AM Monday - 11PM, Sunday noon-10PM $8-20 - Possibly the best Italian outside of the North End. Unbelievably perfect homemade Pastas in a cramped yet cozy setting. Lines out the door most nights. Full café.

Tasca - 1612 Commonwealth Ave 42.343353, -71.142645 T: Washington Street ☎ +1 617 730-8002 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 5PM Monday - 10:30PM, Friday Saturday 5PM Monday - 11PM, Sunday 4PM Monday - 10PM Tapas $3-7, entrees $14-20 - Offers tapas, small, appetizer-sized dishes that you order in groups as a meal. A tasty, fun way to enjoy multiple dishes from Spanish cuisine.

Devlin's - 332 Washington Street 42.348871, -71.152325 Brighton Center ☎ +1 617 779-8822 Opening 11AM Monday - 11PM, Saturday 10AM Monday - 11PM, Sunday 10AM Monday - 10PM Mixes traditional American fare with a touch of international flavor. They offer both a seasonal menu and year-round upscale comfort food. After the meal, tables are cleared away and the dance floor opens with live music provided by DJs. Nice outdoor seating in the warmer months.

Holly Crab 1098 Commonwealth Ave 42.351747, -71.124396 T: Packards Corner ☎ +1 617 487-5957 Opening 4PM Monday - 11PM, Saturday noon-11PM, Sunday noon-10PM

Ariana Restaurant 384 Western Ave 42.362860, -71.137756 Lower Allston ☎ +1 617 208-8072 Opening 5PM Monday - 10PM, Saturday Sunday 5PM Monday - 11PM

Article 24 - Bandita Brighton | 458 Western Ave 42.361950, -71.142213 Lower Allston ☎ +1 617 254-2424 Opening 11AM Monday - 2AM, Saturday Sunday 10AM Monday - 2AM

Deep Ellum 477 Cambridge Street 42.35391, -71.13703 Union Plaza, T: Harvard Ave ☎ +1 617 787-2337 Opening 11AM Monday - 2AM, Saturday 10AM Monday - 2AM, Sunday 10AM Monday - midnight

The Hopewell Cafe & Kitchen 1277 Commonwealth Ave 42.34981, -71.13342 T: Harvard Ave ☎ +1 617 208-8925 Opening 11:30AM Monday - 2AM, Saturday 10AM Monday - 3AM, Sunday 10AM Monday - midnight

Irish Village 224 Market Street 42.354927, -71.149718 T: Boston Landing ☎ +1 617 787-5427 Opening Hours: 11AM Monday - 1AM daily

The Last Drop 596 Washington Street 42.35047, -71.16663 Oak Plaza ☎ +1 617 787-1111 Opening Hours: Noon-2AM daily
Mary Ann's 1937 Beacon Street 42.33589, -71.14928 T: Cleveland Circle - Opening from Monday to Saturday 4PM Monday - 2AM

Porter Belly's Pub - 338 Washinton Street 42.34889, -71.152507 Brighton Center ☎ +1 617 254-3300 Opening Hours: 10AM Monday - 1AM daily Combination College Bar/Local Irish Pub. It's small, but there's rarely a line and there's always some music. Great Burgers and some pub favorites.

The Silhouette Lounge 200 Brighton Ave 42.35322, -71.13442 T: Harvard Ave ☎ +1 617 206-4565 Opening 4PM Monday - 1AM, Saturday Sunday noon-1AM The ceiling tiles have grayed with age and dirt and the swimmingpool table is uneven and the jukebox doesn't have anything recent. Free popcorn, affordable and your mixed drink can be prepared small or large. Leave your license at the bar in exchange for a few darts to toss.

The Sunset Grill & Tap 130 Brighton Ave 42.35274, -71.131565 T: Harvard Ave ☎ +1 617 254-1331 Opening from Monday to Saturday 11:30AM Monday - 1AM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 1AM Sunset has one of the largest organic juice selections in the nation, boasting 130 soft drinks on tap and more than 300 bottled varieties. Get your organic juice passport at the door and then sample 20 different varieties to earn a "free" t-shirt. A few honored bar stools are emblazoned with name-tags, affixed once the patron has sampled every organic juice in the house.

Tavern In The Plaza - Tits | 161 Brighton Ave 42.35327, -71.13264 T: Harvard Ave ☎ +1 617 782-8100 Opening from Monday to Saturday 11:30AM Monday - 2AM, Sunday 10AM Monday - 2AM

Coffee

Blue State Coffee 957 Commonwealth Ave 42.3519084, -71.1191032 T: Pleasant Street ☎ +1 617 254-0929 Opening 7AM Monday - 10PM, Saturday Sunday 8AM Monday - 10PM

Cafenation 380 Washington Street 42.34899, -71.15417 Brighton Center ☎ +1 617 783-4514 Opening 7AM Monday - 6PM, Saturday Sunday 8AM Monday - 6PM

Dolce Vita Cafe 1698 Commonwealth Ave 42.34121, -71.14661 T: Sutherland Road ☎ +1 617 232-2380 Opening 6AM Monday - 4PM, Saturday 7AM Monday - 4PM, Sunday 7AM Monday - 2PM

Energize 618 Washington Street 42.35063, -71.1679 Oak Plaza ☎ +1 617 903-3053 Opening 8AM Monday - 8PM, Saturday Sunday 9AM Monday - 7PM

Kung Fu Tea 131 Harvard Ave 42.35221, -71.13202 T: Harvard Ave ☎ +1 617 783-3388 Opening Hours: 11AM Monday - 11PM daily

Pavement Coffeehouse 1243 Commonwealth Ave 42.350361, -71.131933 T: Harvard Ave ☎ +1 617 789-4000 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:30AM Monday - 8PM, Friday 7:30AM Monday - 4PM

Twin Donuts 501 Cambridge Street 42.3535275, -71.1379589 Union Plaza, T: Allston Street ☎ +1 617 254-9421 Opening from Monday to Saturday 4AM Monday - 4PM, Sunday 6AM Monday - 4PM

Fuel America Chestnut Hill Ave. 42.3417, -71.1545 ☎ +1 617-782-0999 Opening Hours: 7AM - 8PM, 8 AM - 8PM on weekends - Good cafe for working. Good wifi, good beverages. Arrive early on weekends during the school year.

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Ramadan in Boston/Allston-Brighton

Ramadan 2025 in Boston/Allston-Brighton

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels

The Farrington Inn 23 Farrington Ave 42.354253, -71.130883 T: Harvard Ave ☎ +1 617 787-1860 From $21-45 per person Not fancy, but has air conditioning. A few private bathrooms. Shared kitchen and living room.

Yun's Place 66 Hopedale Street 42.36107, -71.12454 ☎ +1 617 500-7899 From $109 Close to Harvard Business School. 20 min. walk to Harvard Yard. Bus 64 goes to MIT. Internet, WiFi, use of a computer, breakfast, parking (all free). Innkeepers are friendly and glad to help. Small children can not be accommodated. Cash only.

Days Hotel Boston Local:SMonday - dineng 1234 Soldiers Field Road 42.364069, -71.136395 T: Harvard ☎ +1 617 254-1234 +1-800-359-4827 +1 617 254-4300 Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: Noon From $119 Note the name is Days Hotel, not Inn-- this can certainly cause confusion when getting directions. This hotel has gone through several incarnations and seen lots of wear. While not convenient for walking to popular destinations and there is plenty of parking and a large supermarket across Western Ave.

Hotel Boston - Formerly the Best Western | hotelboston@ 1650 Comm Ave 42.341825, -71.143611 T: Washington Street ☎ +1 617 566-6260 +1 800 780-7234 Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: 11AM From $130 Discount hotel on upper Commonwealth Avenue. Free continental breakfast and wireless internet.

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston 400 Soldiers Field Road 42.360283, -71.118219 T: Central ☎ +1 617 783-0090 +1 617 783-0897 Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: Noon From $149 Free shuttle to downtown Boston and Harvard Plaza. Complimentary basic wireless Internet throughout the hotel. Parking $35.

Telecommunications

There are three BPL branches here to offset the many coffee shops and restaurants in the area offering free wi-fi.

Honan-Allston Branch - Boston Public Library | 300 North Harvard Street 42.360116, -71.127986 T: Harvard ☎ +1 617 787-6313 Opening Hours: Monday West noon-8PM, Tuesday Thursday 10AM Monday - 6PM, Friday Saturday 9AM Monday - 5PM
Brighton Branch - Boston Public Library | 40 Academy Hill Road 42.347590, -71.152707 Brighton Center ☎ +1 617 782-6032 Opening Hours: Monday Thursday noon-8PM, Tuesday West 10AM Monday - 6PM, Friday Saturday 9AM Monday - 5PM
Faneuil Branch - Boston Public Library | 419 Faneuil Street 42.351362, -71.167881 Oak Plaza ☎ +1 617 782-6705 Opening Hours: Tuesday noon-8PM, Monday West Thursday 10AM Monday - 6PM, Friday Saturday 9AM Monday - 5PM -

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More Muslim friendly Destinations from Boston/Allston-Brighton

Once the B line finally shows up, hop aboard and slowly creep Boston/Downtown|Downtown. Very slowly. You'll get there.
Walk over the Charles River via the iconic Weeks footbridge to enter Harvard Plaza the center of bustling Cambridge_(Massachusetts) | Cambridge.
Need a break from city life? Brookline has parks galore, including the Larz Anderson Park and Lost Pond, alongside a reservoir of their own.
Up for a challenge? See if you can memorize each of the thirteen villages within scenic, suburban Newton.
Have a car? Head west into Watertown_(Massachusetts) | Watertown where you can shop the Arsenal Mall.

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