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Check out the 4 top spots in Boston's Jamaica Plain neighborhood

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Published on March 23, 2020
Check out the 4 top spots in Boston's Jamaica Plain neighborhoodThe Haven | Photo: Gwendolyn S./Yelp

Visiting Jamaica Plain, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Boston neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a brewery to a cafe.

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

1. Samuel Adams Brewery

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Topping the list is brewery Samuel Adams Brewery. Located at 30 Germania St. (between Brookside Avenue and Marmion Street), it's the most popular business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,451 reviews on Yelp. Sam Adams Brewery has specialty tours, taprooms and more.

2. The Haven

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Next up is gastropub and Scottish spot The Haven, serving fish and chips and more, situated at 2 Perkins St. (between Huntington Avenue and Centre Street). With 4.5 stars out of 515 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. On the menu, look for Shepard's pie, Scotch eggs and The Haven burger.

3. Soup Shack 

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Vietnamese and Thai spot Soup Shack - Jamaica Plain, which offers ramen and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 779 Centre St. (between Holbrook and Eliot streets), 4.5 stars out of 191 reviews. Soup Shack offers spicy miso ramen, tom yum noodle soup, roasted pork rice bowls and more.

4. Espresso Yourself

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Espresso Yourself, a spot to score coffee, tea and desserts, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 66 Yelp reviews. Head over to 767 Centre St. (between Eliot and South streets) to see for yourself. Espresso Yourself serves up hot chocolate, cold brew, sweet ricotta breakfast toast and more.


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