Guidebook for Waltham
Food Scene
Incredible food- Dollar oysters during certain windows. We love it here! We go 3-4 times a week for any meal, great brunch and tons of healthy or not healthy options.
Bistro781
336 Moody StIncredible food- Dollar oysters during certain windows. We love it here! We go 3-4 times a week for any meal, great brunch and tons of healthy or not healthy options.
Incredible food-the Back room here is famous- they have a location on newbury street in Boston too but this is where it all began. We love it here! Not for a vegetarian, lots of meat! Great cocktail menu and amazing TO GO subs and sandys!
MOLTI on Moody
468 Moody StIncredible food-the Back room here is famous- they have a location on newbury street in Boston too but this is where it all began. We love it here! Not for a vegetarian, lots of meat! Great cocktail menu and amazing TO GO subs and sandys!
incredible famous in our area homemade icecream- try their sundae or their oreo heath , coffee oreo, pb fudge ice cream.. you are in for a treat!
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Lizzy's Homemade Ice Cream
367 Moody Stincredible famous in our area homemade icecream- try their sundae or their oreo heath , coffee oreo, pb fudge ice cream.. you are in for a treat!
This is in our backyard.. Kind of simple, it is a chain as I am sure most know, but they are SO close so easy for a quick coffee or snack or meal if needed!
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Panera Bread
1100 Lexington StThis is in our backyard.. Kind of simple, it is a chain as I am sure most know, but they are SO close so easy for a quick coffee or snack or meal if needed!
Five Guys
58 Summer StAgain, a chain, but quick and easy! and in our backyard..
check the hours, i think hey are limited, this place is INCREDIBLE ITALIAN, Super simple, more of a to-go spot but you can eat it there, they have some outdoor seating for a nice day. I would go and get their italian sub on fresh bread or their chicken parm.. mmm.
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Domenics
987 Main Stcheck the hours, i think hey are limited, this place is INCREDIBLE ITALIAN, Super simple, more of a to-go spot but you can eat it there, they have some outdoor seating for a nice day. I would go and get their italian sub on fresh bread or their chicken parm.. mmm.
Behind our house- delicious , lots of options. This is a Mexican food chain, but low prices and convenience win here.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill
300 Needham StBehind our house- delicious , lots of options. This is a Mexican food chain, but low prices and convenience win here.
I would walk here on a nice night, it is about 12 min walk, not super close but a quick uber works too! Cheap and easy Italian.
The Chateau Restaurant Waltham
195 School StI would walk here on a nice night, it is about 12 min walk, not super close but a quick uber works too! Cheap and easy Italian.
Best brunch in Waltham- HOWEVER. it is pricey In my opinion and has a wait.. you cannot make reservations. I love it here though, they have dozens of pancakes with fun seasonal items, crazy candy toppings.. Lots of fun drinks, TVs for sports and insane omelette selections "build your own"
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In A Pickle Restaurant
265 Moody StBest brunch in Waltham- HOWEVER. it is pricey In my opinion and has a wait.. you cannot make reservations. I love it here though, they have dozens of pancakes with fun seasonal items, crazy candy toppings.. Lots of fun drinks, TVs for sports and insane omelette selections "build your own"
Cheap, fast, family owned and YUMMY! This place is small and quick, really good and they do take out.
The Knotty Pine
295 Auburn StCheap, fast, family owned and YUMMY! This place is small and quick, really good and they do take out.
Peters Greek Kitchen
1056 Main StreetBrunch- Dinner and take out! Fast, easy and a 4 min walk from our house!
Sightseeing
Love it here- my sister got married here. It is really cool Museum and close by. Super interesting and kids would love to see the gears, cars and machines!
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Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation
154 Moody StLove it here- my sister got married here. It is really cool Museum and close by. Super interesting and kids would love to see the gears, cars and machines!
Essentials
cheap, super close to our house, and incredible food selection!
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Market Basket
110 Market Pl Drcheap, super close to our house, and incredible food selection!
Trader Joe's
748 Memorial Drsmall location, 8 min drive- AMAZING FOOD>
Closest walk, .5 mile away - pricier than Market Basket (which is 1 mile away).
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Hannaford Supermarket
777 Rogers StClosest walk, .5 mile away - pricier than Market Basket (which is 1 mile away).
Walgreens
20 Weston St24 hour pharmacy if needed and 300 feet from our house!
Cheap, fast and well done! I go here all the time and it is a 5 min walk from the house.
Angel Nails & Spa
901A Main StreetCheap, fast and well done! I go here all the time and it is a 5 min walk from the house.
Supercuts Main Street Marketplace
1030 Main StreetEasy, cheap fast and behind our house!
Getting Around
Waltham Commuter Rail- .7 mile walk, about 8 minutes. Check schedules at www.mbta.com Waltham Commuter Rail location, This goes into North Station in Boston.
Waltham
Waltham Commuter Rail- .7 mile walk, about 8 minutes. Check schedules at www.mbta.com Waltham Commuter Rail location, This goes into North Station in Boston.
Brandeis Commuter Rail- .7 mile walk, about 8 minutes- all through back roads in our neighborhood. If you drive it is closer to 1.2 miles Check schedules at www.mbta.com Brandies Commuter Rail location, This goes into North Station in Boston ~ 25 min ride
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Brandeis University
415 South StBrandeis Commuter Rail- .7 mile walk, about 8 minutes- all through back roads in our neighborhood. If you drive it is closer to 1.2 miles Check schedules at www.mbta.com Brandies Commuter Rail location, This goes into North Station in Boston ~ 25 min ride
1.5 miles, 8 min drive, cheap uber. Check schedules at www.mbta.com Auburndale Commuter Rail location, This goes into South Station, Yawkey (fenway) and Back Bay Station in Boston ~ 20 min ride
Auburndale Commuter Rail Station
Woodland Road1.5 miles, 8 min drive, cheap uber. Check schedules at www.mbta.com Auburndale Commuter Rail location, This goes into South Station, Yawkey (fenway) and Back Bay Station in Boston ~ 20 min ride
This is the Subway, the "t" as we call it in Boston. https://www.mbta.com/schedules/Green/schedule?origin=place-river&direction_id=1
It is not walking distance, but it is an alternative route to get into the city and get on the green line. the Green line goes all over different parts of Boston and can be very helpful!
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Riverside station
367 Grove StThis is the Subway, the "t" as we call it in Boston. https://www.mbta.com/schedules/Green/schedule?origin=place-river&direction_id=1
It is not walking distance, but it is an alternative route to get into the city and get on the green line. the Green line goes all over different parts of Boston and can be very helpful!
Shopping
Marshalls
1265 Main StParks & Nature
Great for families and pets! They have a HUGE park with playground and sprinklers in the summer! Also a .5 mile loop for runners. This is .2 miles from our house ~2 min walk.
Nipper Maher Park
65 Dartmouth StGreat for families and pets! They have a HUGE park with playground and sprinklers in the summer! Also a .5 mile loop for runners. This is .2 miles from our house ~2 min walk.
GREAT HIKE. We love this for our dog and if you have a stroller a lot of it is paved. Great hike that can be as short as a mile or long as 5 miles! The top of a secret spot has gorgeous views of Boston. This place is .3 miles from our house to walk to.
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Prospect Hill Park
314 Totten Pond RdGREAT HIKE. We love this for our dog and if you have a stroller a lot of it is paved. Great hike that can be as short as a mile or long as 5 miles! The top of a secret spot has gorgeous views of Boston. This place is .3 miles from our house to walk to.
You need to get here by car, a 4 min drive. We LOVE it here for off leash dog walks. Huge field, ponds and places for dogs to play and swim.
Cat Rock Park
90 Drabbington WayYou need to get here by car, a 4 min drive. We LOVE it here for off leash dog walks. Huge field, ponds and places for dogs to play and swim.
GORGEOUS WALK. This starts about a half mile from our house. SO GORGEOUS on the water and takes you right to Moody street where you can get brunch, lunch , dinner and dessert.. highly recommended for a nice walk or morning runner!
Charles River Greenway
Charles River GreenwayGORGEOUS WALK. This starts about a half mile from our house. SO GORGEOUS on the water and takes you right to Moody street where you can get brunch, lunch , dinner and dessert.. highly recommended for a nice walk or morning runner!
Playground, swings, sandbox, basketball courts, baseball field... Great for families or someone looking for a workout! They have tons of things set up for outdoor workouts and a lap 6X is one mile. Brand new and well kept.
Cedarwood Playground
25 Intervale RdPlayground, swings, sandbox, basketball courts, baseball field... Great for families or someone looking for a workout! They have tons of things set up for outdoor workouts and a lap 6X is one mile. Brand new and well kept.
Drinks & Nightlife
Moody street has everyting you need and is a cheap/quick Uber or a 1 mile walk. Bars, breweries, brunch and cute shops! LOVE going here for date nights or family dinners, or to walk around and get ice cream at Lizzy's! The Walk can be longer and take 1.5 miles by going over the Charles river walkway- it is gorgeous and a real treat!
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Moody Street
Moody StreetMoody street has everyting you need and is a cheap/quick Uber or a 1 mile walk. Bars, breweries, brunch and cute shops! LOVE going here for date nights or family dinners, or to walk around and get ice cream at Lizzy's! The Walk can be longer and take 1.5 miles by going over the Charles river walkway- it is gorgeous and a real treat!
they have awsome food- but this place is really fun at night! Hip, and always busy!
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The Gaff
467 Moody Stthey have awsome food- but this place is really fun at night! Hip, and always busy!
Brewer's Tap & Table
256 Moody StFOOD IS AMAZING, budget friendly and great beer!