Best of Dorchester, MA
The best restaurants, cafés, bars, shops and things to do in Dorchester, MA — mapped and organized by category.
About Dorchester
Dorchester is a large neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, originally founded as a separate town by Puritans in 1630. It remains the city's largest neighborhood by far, though planners often divide it into two areas to match the size of other districts.
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Village Pizza & Grill
Village Pizza & Grill serves Italian cuisine in the City Point neighborhood.
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Best Hotels in Dorchester
1 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
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Hampton Inn & Homewood Suites
Hampton Inn & Homewood Suites is a hotel located in the Seaport neighborhood. It serves guests in the Seaport area.
Best Restaurants in Dorchester
48 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Atlantic Fish
Atlantic Fish is a seafood restaurant located in the Back Bay neighborhood.
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Darryl's Corner Bar & Kitchen
Darryl's Corner Bar & Kitchen is located in the Frederick Douglass Square Historic District.
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Flour Bakery + Cafe
Flour Bakery + Cafe is a coffee shop and sandwich restaurant located in Bay Village.
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Gaslight Brasserie
Gaslight Brasserie offers French cuisine in the South End, featuring a menu that reflects classic Parisian flavors.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Dorchester
31 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Berkeley Perk Cafe
Berkeley Perk Cafe is a café located in the Bay Village neighborhood that serves breakfast.
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Blank Street Coffee
Blank Street Coffee is a coffee shop located in Back Bay. It offers a variety of brewed coffees for casual enjoyment.
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Blue Bottle Coffee
Blue Bottle Coffee is a café located in the Back Bay neighborhood. It specializes in coffee drinks and offers a relaxed atmosphere for customers.
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Broadway's Pastry & Coffee Shop
Broadway's Pastry & Coffee Shop is a café located in the South Boston neighborhood that offers coffee and pastries.
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Caffé Bene
Caffé Bene is a café located in the Frederick Douglass Square Historic District. It is part of a South Korean coffeehouse chain founded in May 2008 and noted for its extensive network of outlets.
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Capital One Café
Capital One Café offers coffee and tea in the Back Bay neighborhood.
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Cuppacoffee
Cuppacoffee is a café located in Bay Village that offers an Australian coffee shop experience.
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Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar
Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar is a café located in Back Bay.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Dorchester
2 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Stats Bar & Grille
Stats Bar & Grille is a bar located in the Dorchester Heights neighborhood, offering American cuisine.
Best Shops in Dorchester
30 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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John Varvatos
John Varvatos is located at 100 Huntington Avenue, offering high‑end men’s fashion.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Dorchester
4 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Symphony Community Park
Symphony Community Park is a public green space offering walking paths, playgrounds, and picnic areas for visitors.
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Longwood Playground
Longwood Playground offers a spacious green area for families to enjoy outdoor activities.
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Medal of Honor Park
Visit Medal of Honor Park for a peaceful stroll among its trees and open spaces.
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