A very nice find, a cool area of Boston. We booked an inn near by in Cambridge and Davis Square had the closest T-stop (Red line) for our location. When we first exited the T-stop we were amazed how lively and fun the square was on a Thursday night! Lots of good eateries around, stores, friendly locals you can start a conversation with while waiting at a stop light. A band was playing in a parking lot near by for locals. Sommerville Theater is right there. Tufts University in the vicinity. They also have events, festivals all year round. A Bostonian friend told me that the area wasn't as safe years ago, it didn't have a good reputation, but things have changed a lot since. Davis Square is a very cute, charming part of town, but a tad confusing to orient yourself with many intersections and streets around. We got used to it fast. Safe, cool, hip area, lots to do around. It was a good home base for our trip. read more

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There is plenty to see and do at Davis Square. It in one of the stops on the Red Line and is convenient for getting around Cambridge. They have plenty of resultants and snack shops. There is a ton of outdoor seating for when it is nice. Be on the lookout for the statues as well. There are ten figures walking around the square doing everyday task. I will say they are a little freaky though, especially at night. read more

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The Sugidama soba and izikaya restaurant is the highlight of the Davis square. This place also serves sushi. Lots of great and affordable diverse dining options from falafels to pizzas.... Easy to access by the nearby MTBA red line station, you can safely walk around during the day, park for free, etc. read more

Davis Square - Local Flavor Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Davis Square, Davis Square. They've been trying to get me to leave. It's awesome. It's beautiful. It's convenient. Where to begin. When I first moved here, there was no Foundry, no Saloon, no Painted Burro, no Shawarma Place. There was no M3 or Amsterdam Falafel. There was no Spoke Wine Bar, no Five Horses Tavern, no iYo, no Punjabi Grill, no Snappy Sushi or Snappy Ramen. There was a Rosebud. There was a McDonalds. There was a Social Security office. My, how you have evolved. Quite a transformation has been experienced. But, you are, still Davis Square. read more

Davis Square - D square - Local Flavor Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

There are very few things to NOT love about Davis Square. It's one of my first memories of Boston, coming up out of the redline stop, spotting some weird looking statues in the main square that still freak me out to this day. I'll also never forget when my roommate at the time got flack from her grandmother for wanting to live in Davis because apparently it was dangerous in the 70's and 80's. Oh how time and gentrification can change just about everything in a place. From candlepin bowling, to Tibetan, falafel and decent vegetarian options....there is something for everyone in your party and Davis can be a destination in and of itself, at least it is for us. I love walking around here and people watching on a lazy Saturday afternoon, grabbing a bite to eat or some ice treats at the numerous froyo places and JP Licks. It's better than Porter and Kendall and dare I say it, might even be better than Harvard Square at this point. At least it's not as commercialized as Harvard. If you're an out of towner looking for something a bit different than Faneuil Hall, take the 15 minute ride from downtown out to Davis Square....but make sure you come with a empty belly and have your walking shoes on. read more

Top 10 things to do in Davis Square 1. People watch in the square. 2. Grab a burger at Boston Burger Company 3. See a movie at the Theatre (check show times and schedules) 4. Listen to live music at the Somerville theatre (check schedules) 5. Johnny D's for live music and Sunday brunch. (Website is always updated) 6. Posto for date night and pizza. (2 gluten free options) 7. Mike's for cheap food and laid back diner feel. 8. The Foundry for a drink. Clink to the crowd. 9. Diesel cafe, eclectic coffee shop and customers. Enjoy the cafe buzz 10. Flatbread pizza (gluten free) and bowling. Get your game on!!! Enjoy! read more

Gosh! Somerville I miss you so much! During 15 days, I used to come there every morning/evening, to eat at Mr Crepe, to go for a stroll... Actually, it represents Somerville so much: typically New-England! And the movie Theatre... So cute! Don't miss it! read more

Davis Square - Local Flavor Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Great spot with very convenient things around the area. To name a few; .Restaurants... many options! .Post office... ok not that great but sure! .Barbershop... for my kids! .Dentist... for my family! .Red line stop... convenient! .Old school theater... need I say more? Amongst other things one of my favorite spots is Oath Pizza which is literally a few minutes from the T. read more

It's a Square and it's central to Porter, Ball, and Teele. It's probably named after some dude who has Davis in his name (first or last). That is just my guess though. But I am probably right. I am usually right. Yelp said it was awaiting my review so here we are. There's some bars (minus one star because there's nowhere to really dance). There's a movie theater that you can drink at so suck it Boston Common. There's also a planned parenthood which I would imagine can be a convenient location for some. In Davis you will find a lot of hipsters (hence the vegan options and coffee shops) and I mean a lot. Also Tufts kids tend to make their way over here from up the street. Should be a nice couple of years living around here. And if someone decides to open a club that plays house/techno/trance music I will boost it up to a 5 banger. If I were a hipster reviewing this square it would definitely get 5. read more

Who decided to call this a square? I grow beets more square-like than this. One of the last stops on the red line, just before Alewife. Davis is far superior to Porter by any metric of comparison. Sincerely, Dwight K. Schrute Assistant Regional Manager Dunder Mifflin, Scranton Branch read more

Davis Square is a fun and quirky little cusp of enjoyment. The old theatre is a great experience..It's just not suited for big folks..tight squeeze for some people. Occasionally you will see public performances by many local or travelling artist- certainly a wonderful treat. They have some notable food & beverage options (Davis Square Donuts, Diesel Cafe, When Pigs Fly Bread Shop, Foundry on Elm, Starbucks, and others) in this area. I discovered Davis Square as I was referred to the comic book shop (Comicazi) shortly after attending PAX convention. read more

I am literally obsessed with Davis and couldn't imagine living anywhere else (ok ok honestly I would love to be in the South End what with the SOWA market and all, but right now this is what's affordable). There are SO many great places to eat here! Everything ranging from kinda-gotta-dressed up to very laid back. There are plenty of bars with great menus that fit right in the middle of that spectrum as well. The bar scene is pretty fun; I find that it's only irritating in September when all the kiddies are back for school, but they dissipate quickly. The cultural scene here is just wonderful. In the warm months you'll find people strumming on a guitar, drumming on some buckets, or hula-hooping in dizzying circles. There are also several annual festivals that happen in the Square - there's an art festival sometime in July and Honk!/Oktoberfest was just this past weekend. Over the summer they have outdoor films for kids! And well, I love Disney movies so I go too. (: The movie theater is another great feature of Davis. Not only is it super cheap ($6 before 6 pm and weekend matinees), but they serve beer and wine! In addition to normal theater candy, they also have caramel popcorn and homemade cookies. The theater features several mainstream movies in addition to limited release films. They also have Sean Connery Bond weekend marathons and show old movies like A Clockwork Orange. My friends who live in Boston often complain about "how far" Davis is. Pshhh it's a cool 17 minutes on the Red Line to Park St., relax. I find that most of the people living in the area are young professionals and young families. The best part is that everyone who lives here loves living here and it creates a great sense of community. read more

Davis Square: restaurants, bars, stores, MBTA red line, buses, Tufts, I-93, Rt. 16, bike path, short walk to Mass Ave cambridge...awesome. As a reverse commuter (I work in Burlington on the Rt.128 belt), Davis Square is the ideal living location. Its both a decent commute (I can either take Rt 3/Mass Ave north or hop on I-93) while also providing great access to Cambridge and decent access to Boston. For those with a car, you can also easily get to a number of shopping locations for your basic needs (ex Target, Costco). The people here are an interesting mix of very fortunate Somerville homeowners (who saw their home values drastically rise with the Red Line installation), young professionals, hipsters, and slightly older professionals who got married and had babies (there are a fair amount of strollers here). Of course all the awesomeness comes at a price (at a minimum around $600 or so for a room to rent, with a few roommates), but its worth it for someone looking for a nice convenient neighborhood with ample entertainment. read more

You've come a long way, baby. Davis Square used to be this incredibly shady place. But, thanks to you yuppies taking over, this has become one of the fastest-growing, hippest neighborhoods around. Parking is a pain, but if you manage, it's a great place to go out to eat, maybe see a movie, get ice cream, and people-watch. There's a certain vibe here - it's cool, it's nice - you too can be hip just by hanging out in the 'hood!!! read more

Davis Square is my favorite neighborhood in the Boston area. It has a convenient T stop, a great brunch spot (Johnny D's), a local artists' boutique (Magpie), an old local theater (Somerville Theater), a good consignment shop (Poor Little Rich Girl), ritzier retail along Holland St, and plenty of tasty food: hot dogs at Spikes, burgers at Boston Burger Co., BBQ at Redbones, sushi at Taipei Tokyo, Indian at Diva, burritos at Annas.... But what I really love about Davis Square is its sense of community. There's a real local vibe here. As soon as the weather is nice enough, you'll see people hanging out in the square well into the night. In summer, Davis hosts ArtBeat, a local art event by the Somerville Arts Council. On Columbus Day weekend, Davis is home to HONKfest, where you'll be inundated with colorful, crazy street performing brass bands. Its hands-down the best festival Boston-area has to offer. For me, Davis Square is the perfect blend of retail, food, and community to call home. read more

Like so many thing in life, great in theory, disappointing in practice. I'm generally not one to bemoan the Gentrification - it's reactionary and sort of juvenile (plus, I have my own battles to fight up on Spring Hill) - but the attrition rate for old Davis Square stalwarts has become alarmingly high over the past few years. Higher than it should be. Something indicating disease, plague. Something like what happened once upon a time to Harvard Square, Kenmore Square. So am I reactionary? - sure. Anti-evolutionary? - sure. Some things we want frozen time. These things, these places - sometime, somewhere, someplace, these places meant something - you might not remember, but it was true, once. And now these places are gone and swapped out for places that mean nothing. Empty hulls. How many planks can you replace on a ship before the ship stops being the ship that it was when it was first built and becomes a whole nother ship entirely? Oh Davis...are you too far gone to ever come back? read more

If you're looking for a place on the Red Line where different economic strata mix and get along well, Davis is for you. I lived here from 1999 to 2001 when I was fresh out of college, and I just moved back in 2011 after many years of exile in efficient-but-less-soulful Porter Square. I'm delighted to find it now has a CVS and a beautiful gym, and still hasn't lost Family Dollar or the $2 pizza slices at Christo's Pizza. This is a place where many aspects of the city mix; I fit in fine ten years ago and I fit in fine now, and for me that means love. All that Davis is missing now is a grocery store, a hardware store and a bookstore -- don't get me wrong, I'm glad we chased out snotty, snotty Macintyre & Moore, but where's our equivalent of Porter Square Books? Heck, I'd even take a Borders. The good news is that all these necessities are a ten-minute walk away, in Porter, so they're "missing" only if you're spoiled rotten by the density of the city. Davis Square is, not coincidentally, my reason for joining Yelp. It has such a neighborhood vibe that I wanted a way to feel involved. This is it! I'll be living here for a long, long time. read more

Nice little area for dinning and shopping. There are lots of restaurants and shops so you have many many options for everyone. Very accessible via Red Line or you can drive and struggle for street parking. I've been to the Foundry and the food was pretty good but a but pricey. read more

Davis square can be fun so long as you overlook the hippies, the yoga mats, and the crazy drivers- like the guy who hit me while I was in a crosswalk! Davis is clean, accessible by train, and hosts several fun spots like JP licks. Buffalo Exchange, and Martsa. It's also home to a "family" of trippy looking statues that from a certain angle make me think old peopel really are standing still in the square. CREEPY. Still, it's a nice place, just be careful crossing the street. read more

You, Davis Square, are the reason I chose to move back to the Greater Boston Area. Even after living around the corner from Fenway. Even after having a view of the Pru from my bedroom. Even after two years in the midst of everything. I hated living in Boston. And so I left for the quiet retreat of my hometown, with minimal nightlife, the beach, and cheap groceries. My life was simple, slow, easy. And then I met one of your residents, Davis Square. I love him, but more importantly, he introduced me to you. I finally found what I was looking for - downtown access with a hip, quiet feel. It now takes me 20 minutes to get to work, and 30 seconds to get to my favorite secondhand store. You have changed my world. read more

It was kind of love at first sight. I drove into Davis, found parking on the street, loaded up the meter (30 mins for a quarter), to get me to 6pm, and began walking around. Going down the main drag, I was offered condoms, lube (thanks Planned Parenthood), and solicited to give money help aids in africa. I was so not mentally prepared to deal with people on the street, and kind of caught off guard. Once I collected myself and got into the proper 'city mode' I started acting like a local, but still was keeping an eye out for cool spots. I saw a Chipotle (less than 3), JP Licks, starbucks, t stop, BSC, and a comic book shop. Essentially everything I need in a neighborhood or 'square'. It's a cozy little square, that has a lot going on. Definitely worth a visit, and is easy enough to get in and out of that going on a weeknight won't kill you (unlike harvard square, or anything in boston) "Yay! I'm a fan" ps. The girl offering lube totally made me blush, when she was talking about the types she had, and then was like 'don't be shy'. read more

Sad to have to do this update... :( The meters on the street now have to be "fed" until 8 PM (previously it was 6 PM) and, while you used to get 30 minutes for $0.25, you now only get 15 minutes. Two hits in one fell swoop. Boo... read more

I remember when some magazine christened Davis Square the "Paris of the 90s". I've been to Paris, I've been to Davis Square, I don't quite see the connection, especially since Davis is utterly lacking in massive bridges. There are a lot of great little knick knack shops and a decent coffeehouse in Davis, they have those utterly creepy statues standing around the center of the square, and I'll always remember when that one corner got turned into a makeshift memorial for the lives lost in 9/11, where a traffic barrier was covered in a few inches of hardened wax from all the candles. However, I feel like Davis is in sort of a transition phase. People want it to be this artsy, awesome mecca of DIY aesthetics and hipness, however as time has gone by, it's been invaded by chains and a not-so-hot cupcake store. The image of Davis and the reality of it clash pretty harshly. Greasy spoons get turned into hipster bars, giant CVSs and BSCs have moved it. I just feel, like many things, I want Davis to be cooler than it is...and it is cool, but when you hear the legend of it, you expect more. That said, I'd consider moving back there if I ever leave Watertown (which will hopefully be sooner than not) if the prices were right...which, last time I was looking for an apartment, they were not. read more

The best things about Davis Square.. 1. Cool yuppie bars like Orleans Restaurant - hot bartenders and - OMG! -Tyler from the Real World works there too! (sat nights) Ahhh let's go! 2. Cheap bars like Sligo where you can find clowns eating pizza on a Saturday night 3. Somerville Theater - have great shows and they serve booze 4. The T runs through it and there are busses to Harvard 5. Dave's Fresh Pasta 6. Lots of cute lil shops like Poor Little Rich Girl I'll add more later read more

Reasons I like Davis include: -The redline, even though I own a car -The bike path I rarely walk on but appreciate -The parking lot -Diesel..mmhmm yeah. -Lesbians, when they come out of hybernation -Johhny D's -JP Licks -*my personal favorite is sitting out on the huge cement block with friends on hot summer nights eating the licks and listening to the dude who sings James Taylor songs under the twinkly lights. *yes that was a run on sentence and I do not care. read more

I used to spend a great deal of time here- before alot of the work was done to make Davis what it is today. Parking is obnoxious. But thats almost a given... There are alot of bars, various little shops, and very few places to buy fairly priced groceries- without walking or driving. There is a good farmers market, and the cutest little movie theater in the area- with good live music and other shows throughout the year. read more

Ahhhh Davis. King of all the squares. I have lived here for over three years and have no plans to leave anytime soon. It has great restaurants, bars, etc. and is close enough to the city if you find yourself spending too much time at the local watering holes. Although, after several scientific, non-scientific, and straight up thorough studies. I have found Davis Sq. to be the ugliest T stop (talent-wise) on the MBTA. I really only count the Red and Green line so don't argue that the Orange line has uglier stops. Does anyone know why the bar on Highland can never catch on? Sauce, 400 Highland, Something Else, and now Sagra. I was starting to really like Sauce before it closed but haven't been back since. I kind of feel bad for it. Has anyone ever been to the Green Wave that is the Annual Davis Square Pub Crawl in April? Just looking for some reviews because I can never remember much of it myself. read more

I am not going to lie. I am primarily an east of the river kinda Bostonian... but Davis has a few draws.... The Boston Shaker... Sligo...Rosebud and the occasional trip to Gargoyles. Other than that, I find Davis a bit stale- and can't imagine spending more than 3 or 4 hours there. read more

Things I like about Davis Square: -the Somerville Theater -that deli next to Namaskar that sells lots of British candy -Diesel (but their pastries suck). Things I like(d) about Davis Square: -Mcintyre and Moore Things I don't like about Davis Square: -Mackinnon's smells -that horrible corner with Wing Works and Dominos is depressing. -that doomed space that was Carberry's many moons ago and just insistently reinvents itself only to fail -there's no book store. -I can't shake the feeling that I'm in a small college town that has a main drag with one ice cream place (JP Licks), a few fast food joints, a few bars (Burren, Joshua) and lots of 19-23 year olds wearing baseball caps and meandering around on Friday and Saturday nights. read more

I've never seen more retarded drivers than the ones doing laps the wrong way in the Day Street lot. That said it's a great location that can offer you pretty much anything under the sun in terms of food, pubs, and whatever else you might want. Definitely worth exploring . read more

I moved here from Los Angeles awhile back. I love how its privately owned (mostly) How it's poppin' late at night despite it being a burb of proper. The culture of the sq. is great Very homey. Loves, Diesal, JP, College ave T, DAVES PASTA!, Kiss ass cupcakes. Great location. read more

Davis Square, I love you so hard. I lived all over the Boston 'burbs before you found me and made me a one square kind of woman. I've happily lived near you for years and cannot imagine living anyplace else. You rock me so, let me count the ways: The Red Line is right there, right in the middle of the square and all the excitement. Somerville Movie Theater. If you haven't been here, you are missing out! The food! My gawd, the food. So much of it, most of it delicious. Free parking for Somerville residents. Lots of cute little shops like Magpie, Davis Squared, and that fabulous pawn shop next to the tequila bar. I have now moved away and miss you every day, Davis Square! read more

Lots of cool stuff here - be sure to check out the Somerville Theatre, the Blue Shirt Cafe, and the photo shop on Elm street (real old-school). That said, there isn't a real grocery store nearby, and the College Ave. entrance is a little confusing in terms of which buses to take to get out of the square. Look forward to trying out more stuff 'round here! read more

A huge variety of stores and resturaunts a T stop so you don't have to drive here (please don't drive here, too many people try to, if your garmin directs you through here, find another route) big sidewalks and even a movie theater makes up Davis Square. Its clean, its fun and everyone can find something that they will like. read more

Went there for a crafts festival and it was great...the area is full of nice restaurants, shops, a convenient T station. A cute little urban park with nice benches and tables make it very inviting. Love this part of Sommerville... read more

I really miss living here 2005-2007. It has a low-key, neighborhood friendly vibe with some jazzy Christmas lights and a collection of crappy & classy bars. I love the selection of restaurants from Anna's, Mike's, Diva's, JP Licks to newer ones like Crepes cafe & the fancy one near BoA. The cinema always plays cheap-ish films and have events during the summer. I especially miss the times when they shut off the square for an event and you can walk around and eat from the restaurant stands. read more

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Come at least 9 hours early to find a parking spot. And no, I ain't joking. Selection of restaurants in area is excellent though. read more

Review #1,000. A momentous occasion. Let's celebrate with the following: * A cuban sandwich from Dave's Fresh, my all-time fave. * Amsterdam's overstuffed falafel brimming with brilliant pickled veg and raw sauces. * A Hawaiian Song smoothie from Blue Shirt, with a dash of Berg & Hauck's Creole Bitters bought at The Boston Shaker. * A lively Celtic set from folks in a booth beside the bar, while sipping a pulled Guinness at The Burren. Or a funky brunch at Johnny D's. Or a HONK! Parade. Pick your musical poison. * Pre-game a large Mopsy's Pulled Pork at Flatbread by slurping down Redbone's pork chili verde. Post-game with 12 friends and a whole pig roast at Posto. Because, y'know, all of the pigs. * Broke? Micheladas with unlimited chips and salsa at Painted Burro. Broker? A $5 gut-bomb of a burrito from Anna's. In my world, a gut-bomb is perfectly acceptable. * Gotta-grill meats and soups made by a guy who just likes to make soup, fresh outta McKinnon's coolers. * A business meeting at iYo or Diesel. Your choice - I could office up at either all day. * A bourbon and a Ploughman's Platter from Saloon. Begin discussing whether or not ((INSERT YOUR OWN BROADCAST SERIES)) is worth all the hype. * Come to blows and bandage up at Davis Square Family Practice. Exchange gifts from Magpie; that friendship is sacred. * Nurse those wounds over chicken tenders and tots (and a Bulleit Old Fashioned) at Five Horses. Don't wear plaid. * Downtown Wine & Spirits for Heidi Jo's jerky and every beer. * Death wish? An Artery Clogger at Boston Burger Company, followed by an extra thick El Diablo frappe from JP Licks. M3's fried cheese curds, optional. * Let the coma overtake you, as you nestle in to a cheap flick and a beer at Somerville Theatre. Seal the deal with a large popcorn slathered in real butter (free refills). You pick the order, just as long as when all is said and done, we Sligrate. Because that's how we do. read more

I love Davis Square, and that is why my wife and I moved into the neighborhood this past March. By far the best place in Somerville to hangout and live. For local shopping there are great places to check out like D Squared and Magpie for gifts and chatskies, often from local independent artists and designers. Vintage clothing shopping involves digging for diamonds in the rough at Goodwill or stopping by Buffalo Exchange and Artifaktori. Cameras Inc. is a great camera shop in the heart of Davis Square perfect for purchasing new equipment and getting quality prints same day in various formats from wallet size to gallery prints on canvas.There is even a Singer sewing repair shop that teaches sewing lessons. Davis Square is as unique as its residents and visitors. Dining and drinking is what is predominate to Davis Square visitors. With more restaurants that you could ever need, you just have to try the new all vegan Pulse Cafe, Spikes Hotdogs for a quick bite, Martsa on Elm for Tibetan Cuisine, Namaskar and Diva for Indian delights, and Diesel Cafe for sandwiches and lattes. No stop to Davis Square is complete with a visit to the famous Redbones BBQ with bicycle valet! Nightlife is always booming at the Burren with live bands and trivia nights at Somerville's favorite Irish Pub, and Johnny D's across the street from the movie theatre has some of the best bands this side of the Mississippi as well as fantastic food and drink. Looking for something to do before you head back home? The former Sacco's bowling alley was purchased and improved upon by the Flatbread Pizza Company. Locals can enjoy shopping at the Farmer's Market on Wednesday afternoons during the summer, and year round at Dave's Fresh Pasta. What Davis Square does lack is a few essentials to make this a well rounded community, a store that caters to children's clothing and toys, an independent (or heck even corporate) bookstore, clothing stores that sell new clothes for the everyday blue collar family, a venue to host open mic performances for musicians, poets, and comedians, improved library, and the return of a good 'ole video rental store. Overall, Davis Square will be a place to grow as my family does, and I look forward to spending many years calling this place home. read more

Dear Davis, I know I've been distant this past week, but that's because I moved last Thursday. Gah I'm sorry.. I'M SORRY! 2 years.. 2 years was a long time and well.. that love just.. Well these things happen. I've been out more in Allston.. hanging with people at Nile.. getting stuff from Economy Hardware.. eating at Subvdghfughdfighfgkuh Kiri.. drinking at Deep Ellum.. taking the 66 and the 57. And well this isn't really a break up.. it's just more of break you see.. A break. And I know I'm going to kick myself later for saying we need some time apart to feel more connected and realize how much we mean to each other.. but Allston is closer to work.. and I know more people out there and well next time I go to the hospital I won't be alone. Hopefully.. Ya know? I mean I totally foresee us getting back together eventually. Maybe when I have a little more money I can make a future for us. It's just, ya know. Timing. Timing is everything. But for now.. farewell my sweet. We had a good thing okay? And I'm just right across the river if you need me.. With love, Dish read more