Lolita is a Mexican place in the Seaport that’s more like a gothic bar than a restaurant.

Vester is a Scandinavian-inspired coffee shop in Kendall Square with chic interiors and good coffee.

Black Sheep Bagel is a bagel and coffee spot in Harvard Square with wine and live music as well.

Gypsy Place is a relatively small coffee shop in Cambridge with comfortable seating and açaí bowls.

Honeycomb Creamery is an ice cream spot in Cambridge with inventive flavors like honey lavender and jasmine tea.

Hong Kong Eatery is a spot in Chinatown with good BBQ and a variety of other entrees.

Kim’s Tofu is a Korean restaurant in Allston with great kimchi-jjigae and excellent kalbi.

La Fonda Colombiana is a casual Colombian spot in Eastie with excellent pinto beans.

Atomic Bean is a coffee shop near Central Square with lots of space and a retro decor.

Curio is a great coffee shop in East Cambridge that also serves wine on the weekends.

Elmendorf is a baking supply store and coffee shop in East Cambridge with good pastries.

Bourbon Coffee is a coffee shop in Porter Square with decent coffee and a good tea selection.

CuppaCoffee is an Australian coffee shop with great pours and tasty meat pies.

Revival Cafe + Kitchen is a great coffee shop in Davis Square with good outdoor space. They also have another location in Alewife.

Ripple is a Black-owned coffee shop in Dorchester with great iced coffee.

Dirty Water Dough Company is a decent pizza place in Back Bay serving both slices and whole pies.