Local Attractions — Brookline and Boston

Coolidge Corner is home to some of the best dining, shopping, and entertainment in the city. All the businesses and institutions listed below are in the Boston area and just a short walk or MBTA subway ride from the
Guest House.

Arts & Culture | Universities & Colleges
Longwood Medical Center | Dining | Places of Worship

 

Arts & Culture:

• The American Repertory Theatre — Harvard University’s resident theatre company in Cambridge, Mass.
• Boston Duck Tours — Tour Boston by land and by sea on “DUCK”, an authentic, renovated World War II amphibious landing vehicle.
• Coolidge Corner Theatre — A restored Art Deco movie theatre showing independent films and live performances.
• Company One — A groundbreaking theatre and visual art company that offers the progressive new teen educational theatre program Stage One.
• Fenway Park — Home of the Boston Red Sox baseball team.
• Greater Boston Convention and Visitors’ Bureau — Information about visting Boston.
• The Huntington Theatre — Boston University’s resident theatre company.
• Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum — The vast private collection of Mrs. Gardner includes art from cultures spanning thirty centuries.
• John F. Kennedy Birthplace — The birthplace and childhood home of the 35th President of the United States.
• Museum of Fine Arts — Boston’s largest museum is recognized for the quality and scope of its encyclopedic permanent collection, which includes an estimated 400,000 objects.
• The Museum of Science — The museum features dozens of exhibits, live lectures and performances, a Planetarium and an IMAX theatre.
• The TD Bank North Garden — Home to the NHL’s Boston Bruins, the NBA’s Boston Celtics, and the Boston Sports Museum.

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Universities & Colleges:

• Boston College
• Boston University
• Emmanuel College
• Harvard University
• Massachusetts College of Art
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Newbury College
• Northeastern University
• Simmons College

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Longwood Medical Area:

Longwood Medical area is located less than a mile from the Bed & Bagel! The Coolidge Corner Guest House provides complimentary shuttle service to and from the area.

• Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
• Brigham and Women’s Hospital
• Children’s Hospital
• Dana Farber Cancer Institute
• Harvard University School of Dental Medicine
• Harvard University School of Medicine
• Harvard University School of Public Health
• Joslin Diabetes Center
• New England Baptist Hospital

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Dining:

BBQ & Steak House:

• The Village Smokehouse — A fine Southern style BBQ.
  1 Harvard Street, 617-566-3782

Chinese:

• Chef Chow's House— Best Chinese in Brookline and very close.
  230 Harvard Street, 617-739-2469
• Golden Temple — Not your typical Chinese food. Very delicious.
  Good wine selection. 1651 Beacon Street, 617-277-9722
• Lucky Wah — Cheap take out Chinese food.
  1391 Beacon Street, 617-232-3838
• Ta’am China — Kosher Chinese restaurant.
  423 Harvard Street, 617-263-7274

Delicatessens:

• Rubin’s Delicatessen — New York-style Kosher deli.
  500 Harvard Street, 617-731-8787
• Michael’s Delicatessen — The corned beef king.
  256 Harvard Street, 617-738-3354
• Zaftigs — Delicatessen serving brunch, lunch, and dinner.
  Best of Boston. 335 Harvard Street, 617-975-0075

Fine Dining:

• LiNEaGe — Classic New American cuisine.
  242 Harvard Street, 617-232-0065
• The Fireplace — Warm and romantic, great service, very calming
  and great food. 1634 Beacon Street, 617-975-1900
• Elephant Walk — Excellent Cambodian and French food in
  an elegant setting. 900 Beacon Street, 617-247-1500

Kosher Dining:

• Beacon Kosher — An all-purpose kosher market.
  1706 Beacon Street, 617-734-5300
• The Butcherie — An all-purpose kosher market.
  428 Harvard Street, 617-731-9888
• Café Eilat — Casual dining.
  406 Harvard Street, 617-277-7770
• Creative Pastries — Bakery.
  392 Harvard Street, 617-566-7166
• Kupel’s Bagels — Bagels and baked goods.
  421 Harvard Street, 617-566-9528
• Rami’s — Inexpensive Middle Eastern and Israeli food.
  324 Harvard Street, 617-738-3577
• Rubin’s Delicatessen — New York-style deli.
  500 Harvard Street, 617-731-8787
• Ruth’s Kitchen — Takeout kosher Chinese food.
  401 Harvard Street, 617-734-9810
• Ta’am China — Kosher Chinese food.
  423 Harvard Street, 617-264-7274

Ice Cream & Dessert:

• J.P. Licks — Homemade ice cream and sorbet.
  Best of Boston. 311 Harvard Street, 617-738-8252
• Finale — Fun and casual place. The desserts are to die for.
  1306 Beacon Street, 617-232-3233

Indian:

• Bombay Bistro — Indian cuisine in a casual atmosphere.
  1353 Beacon Street, 617-734-2879
• Rani – The best Indian restaurant in Brookline.
  1353 Beacon Street, 617-734-0400
• Gourmet India – Fast, delicious and inexpensive Indian fare.
  1335 Beacon Street, 617-734-3971

Italian:

• Firenze — Fine Italian dining from the owners of Bottega Fiorentina.
  9 Babcock Street, 617-788-7707
• Bottega Fiorentina — Excellent Italian takeout.
  313B Harvard Street, 617-232-2661
• Pomodoro — The food is wonderful and the atmosphere is warm and friendly. 24 Harvard Street, 617-566-4455
• La Morra — Exceptional, authentic Italian with a warm & charming ambience. 48 Boylston Street, 617-739-0007

Japanese:

• Mr. Sushi — A great destination for sushi-loving families.
  329 Harvard Street, 617-731-1122
• Takeshima — Excellent Japanese food.
  308 Harvard Street, 617-566-0200
• FuGaKyu — High end, top notch Japanese cuisine.
  1280 Beacon Street, 617-738-1268
• Tsunami — Incredibly fresh seafood. Creative rolls. Fun atmosphere.
  10 Pleasant Street, 617-277-8008

Mexican:

• Sol Azteca — Wonderful atmosphere, wonderful service,
  unbelievable salsa! 914A Beacon Street, 617-262-0909
• Anna’s Taqueria — Best bang for your buck when it comes to
  quality burritos and quesadillas.
  1412 Beacon Street, 617-739-7300

Middle Eastern:

• Rami’s — Inexpensive Middle Eastern and Israeli food. Kosher.
  324 Harvard Street, 617-738-3577
• Shawarma King — Authentic shawarma/kebab with excellent
  traditional wraps. 1383 Beacon Street, 617-731-6035

Pizza:

• Bertucci’s — Great gourmet pizza chain for family dining.
  4 Brookline Place, 617-731-2300
• Upper Crust — One of the best pizza places in Boston.
  286 Harvard Street, 617-734-4900

Pub Food:

• The Washington Square Tavern — Cozy, upscale popular bar with terrifically fresh food. 714 Washington Street, 617-232-8989
• Matt Murphy’s Pub — Gourmet menu that far exceeds expectations for an Irish pub. Live music! 14 Harvard Street, 617-232-0188
• The Corrib Pub — Local Irish pub. No frills.
  201 Harvard Street, 617-232-8787
• Coolidge Corner Clubhouse — Sports bar and grill. Lots of televisions for the big games! Voted Best of Boston by Boston Magazine.
  307 Harvard Street, 617-566-4948

Russian:

• Café Samovar — Authentic Russian cuisine.
  236 Washington Street, 617-232-0055
• Stoli – Russian food with great service.
  213 Washington Street, 617-731-5070

Seafood:

• The Village Fish — Excellent seafood cooked in an open kitchen.
  22 Harvard Street, 617-566-3474
• Daily Catch — Fresh seafood in a cozy friendly environment.
  441A Harvard Street, 617-734-2700

Thai:

• Khao Sarn — Delicious and authentic Thai food.
  Best of Boston. 250 Harvard Street, 617-566-7200
• Rod Dee — This whole in the wall establishment is too good to be true. Inexpensive and delicious.
  1430 Beacon Street, 617-738-4977
• Dok Bua — The place to go for Thai in Brookline.
  411 Harvard Street, 617-277-7087
• My Thai Vegetarian — For the die hard vegetarian!
  404 Harvard Street, 617-739-8830
  

Vietnamese:

• Pho Lemongrass — Affordable quality Vietnamese food.
  Best of Boston. 239 Harvard Street, 617-731-8600

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Places of Worship:

Temples and Synagogues:

• Congregation Kehillath Israel (Conservative) — 0.5 miles
  384 Harvard St, 617-566-0079
• Chabad Center of Brookline – 0.2 miles
  229 Harvard St, 617-739-1999
• Temple Beth Zion — 0.5 miles
  1566 Beacon St, 617-566-2277
• Temple Israel (Conservative) — 1 mile
  477 Longwood Avenue, 617-566-3960
• Temple Ohabei Shalom (Reform) - 0.5 miles
  1187 Beacon St, 617- 277-6610
• Temple Sinai (Conservative) - 0.5 miles
  50 Sewall Ave, 617-277-5888
• Young Israel of Brookline (Modern Orthodox) - 0.5 miles
  62 Green St, 617-734-0276
• Congregation Beth Pinchas (Sephardic Orthodox) – 2 miles
  1710 Beacon St, Brookline, MA, 617-566-9182

Churches:

• All Saints Episcopal Church – 1 mile
  1773 Beacon Street, 617-738-1810
• United Parish Unitarian Church - 0.2 miles
  210 Harvard St, 617, 277-6860
• First Presbyterian Church in Brookline
  32 Harvard Street, 617-232-7962
• Greek Orthodox Cathedral of New England
  162 Goddard Avenue, 617-731-6633
• Korean Church of Boston
  32 Harvard Sreet, 617-277-8097
• St Paul's Episcopal Church (Episcopal) – 0.2 miles
  15 Saint Paul Street, 617-566-4953

Other:

• Shambhala Meditation Center (Buddhist) – 1 mile
  646 Brookline Ave
• Boston Islamic Center
  3381 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain, 617-522-1881

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