Only One is a pretty good Jamaican restaurant in Dorchester. It’s really good if you order the curried goat.

The Little Crêpe Café is a coffee shop in Cambridge with a lot of great sweet and savory options.

Hi-Rise is a great bakery in Cambridge that also happens to sell wine and liquor.

Diesel Cafe is a popular coffee shop in Davis Square with, interestingly, some pool tables.

Brooklyn Ramen is a ramen spot inside of the Maruichi grocery store in Brookline, with unique wagyu ramen.

Ganko Ittetsu is a ramen spot in Brookline that serves a variety of excellent bowls.

Mi Pueblito is a Guatemalan and Salvadorean restaurant, with two Eastie locations in Eagle Hill and Orient Heights.

Mi Pueblito is a Guatemalan and Salvadorean restaurant, with two Eastie locations in Eagle Hill and Orient Heights.

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.

Zo Greek is a Greek spot in Assembly Row that’s split into a fast-casual and fancier dine-in restaurant.

Maná Escondido is a counter-service Puerto Rican restaurant in the South End with great sandwiches.

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

Punjabi Dhaba is a casual Indian restaurant in Inman Square that does a whole lot of takeout.

All Star Pizza Bar in Inman Square serves unique whole pies as well as slices.

All Star Sandwich bar is a casual sandwich shop in Inman Square with unique (and very good) sandwiches.