Best of Medford, MA
The best restaurants, cafés, bars, shops and things to do in Medford, MA — mapped and organized by category.
About Medford
Medford is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. At the time of the 2020 United States census, Medford's population was 59,659. It is home to Tufts University, which has its campus on both sides of the Medford and Somerville border.
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Black Horse Tavern
Black Horse Tavern is a bar serving American cuisine, including burgers and pizza. It is located at 32 Waterfield Road.
View details →Best Restaurants in Medford
22 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Aram's #2 House of Pizza
Aram's #2 House of Pizza serves pizza in East Cambridge.
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Asmara Restaurant
Asmara Restaurant is located in the Central Square and serves Eritrean cuisine.
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Dumpling House
Dumpling House serves Chinese dumplings in the Riverside neighborhood.
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Maria's Pizzeria and Grille
Maria's Pizzeria and Grille serves pizza in the Orvis Road Historic District.
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Menotomy Grill and Tavern
Menotomy Grill and Tavern is a pub-style restaurant located in North Cambridge.
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Qingdao Garden
Qingdao Garden offers Chinese cuisine in the North Cambridge neighborhood.
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Thrive Juice Cafe
Thrive Juice Cafe offers wrap, juice, and sandwich options in the Orvis Road Historic District.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Medford
42 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Counter Culture Coffee Training Center
Counter Culture Coffee Training Center is a café located in Prospect Hill.
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Greek Habits
Greek Habits is a café in the Orvis Road Historic District that offers Greek cuisine and coffee drinks.
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Komugi Bakery & Cafe
Komugi Bakery & Cafe is a café located in Inman Square. It offers a selection of baked goods and coffee drinks.
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Kung Fu Tea
Kung Fu Tea offers a selection of bubble tea drinks in the Riverside neighborhood. It serves as a convenient stop for locals looking to enjoy a refreshing beverage.
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Life Alive Organic Cafe
Life Alive Organic Cafe offers a relaxed setting for coffee and light fare in the Old Cambridge neighborhood.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Medford
2 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Black Horse Tavern
Black Horse Tavern is a bar serving American cuisine, including burgers and pizza. It is located at 32 Waterfield Road.
Best Things to Do in Medford
6 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Old Schwamb Mill
The Old Schwamb Mill at 17 Mill Lane in Arlington Heights is a historic 19th‑century mill that now serves as a living history museum. It was built in 1861 and has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1971.
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Griffin Museum of Photography
The Griffin Museum of Photography is an attraction located in the Wedgemere Historic District.
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Jason Russell House
The Jason Russell House sits in Kensington Park Historic District and is a historic house that now operates as a museum. It was purchased by the Arlington Historical Society in 1923 and restored in 1926.
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Smith Museum Archives
Smith Museum Archives is an attraction located in the Kensington Park Historic District.
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Arlington Center Historic District
The Arlington Center Historic District spans Massachusetts Avenue from Jason Street to Franklin Street, encompassing historic residential streets such as Pleasant and Gray. It showcases 19th‑ and early 20th‑century architecture within the Kensington Park Historic District.
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Central Street Historical District
Central Street Historical District is an attraction located in the Kensington Park Historic District.
Best Shops in Medford
19 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Great Eastern Trading Co
Great Eastern Trading Co is a shop located in Central Square.
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Arlington Centered
Arlington Centered is a shop located in the Orvis Road Historic District.
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Regina Gifts Inc
Regina Gifts Inc is a shop located in the Kensington Park Historic District.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Medford
16 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Arlington Town Hall Park
Arlington Town Hall Park offers a spacious green space in the Kensington Park Historic District.
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Flagstaff Park
Flagstaff Park is a public park located in the Old Cambridge neighborhood of Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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Franklin Street Park
Franklin Street Park is an urban neighborhood park located at 495 Franklin Street in Riverside. It occupies a house‑sized lot between Bay Street and Hancock Street.
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James Cronin Park
James Cronin Park is a green space located in the Central Square neighborhood.
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Jason Russell House Park
Jason Russell House Park is located in the Kensington Park Historic District. It offers a green space for visitors to relax and explore local history.
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McElroy Park
McElroy Park is a public park located in Central Square. It offers open green space for visitors to relax and enjoy outdoor activities.
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