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Check out the 5 top spots in Boston's Roslindale neighborhood

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Published on August 23, 2019
Check out the 5 top spots in Boston's Roslindale neighborhoodBirch Street Bistro | Photo: Aaron S./Yelp

Looking to uncover all that Roslindale has to offer? Get to know this Boston neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a hair salon to a comedy club.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Roslindale, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Centre Cuts Salon & Spa

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Topping the list is hair salon, day spa and massage spot Centre Cuts Salon & Spa. Located at 6 Belgrade Ave. (between Robert and Corinth streets), it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 42 reviews on Yelp. Centre Cuts Salon & Spa is a full-service Aveda salon that specializes in hair, skin, nails and therapeutic massage.

2. Birch Street Bistro

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Next up is cocktail bar, New American and French spot Birch Street Bistro, situated at 14 Birch St. (between South and Corinth streets). With four stars out of 144 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. On the menu, look for grilled filet mignon salad, crab cakes, crispy polenta and more.

3. ComedySportz Boston

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Comedy club and performing arts spot ComedySportz Boston is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 5 Basile St. (between Washington and Lindall streets), five stars out of 40 reviews. The interactive improv venue has two comedy teams compete for laughs.

4. La Taqueria Taco Bar & Grill

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Check out La Taqueria Taco Bar & Grill, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 127 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Mexican spot, which offers desserts and salads, at 636 Hyde Park Ave. (between Ramsdell Avenue and Canterbury Street). The menu offerings include avocado fries, flautas, nachos and more.

5. Sophia's Grotto

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Finally, there's Sophia's Grotto, a local favorite with four stars out of 299 reviews. Stop by 22R Birch St. (between South and Corinth streets) to hit up the Italian and Spanish spot next time you're in the neighborhood. Sophia's Grotto serves up calamari, arancini, spicy mussels, pizza and more. 


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