Italo

This coffee shop and deli on the corner of Bonnington Square has been serving locals for over a decade. And as well as selling everything from Italian biscuits to specialty olive oil and tinned tomatoes, this spot is serving some of the best lunches you can get in the area. The menu changes daily, ranging from ciabattas filled with goat’s curd and braised leeks, to fresh pastas, to blueberry sauce, maple syrup, and whipped ricotta french toast. When the sun is out it’s a great place to enjoy an al fresco lunch, and when you’re done, you can head back inside for a Happy Endings ice cream sandwich (and some Italian biscuits for the road).

photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch