Our Wildly Comprehensive Guide to Eating and Drinking in Fenway

Bring your Green Monster-sized appetite to these home run spots serving lobster rolls, bouncy udon, pig roasts, and lots more.


A piece of white fish with torched edges is topped with a dollop of whole mustard seeds, a bright yellow puree, and microgreens, and it sits on a ball of rice on seaweed.

Matsunori Handroll Bar’s miso cod with pumpkin puree and mustard seed. / Photo by Rachel Leah Blumenthal

Where there’s a will to eat, there’s a Fenway. Whether you’re hanging around before the Sox hit the field or just looking to run the bases around some of the city’s hottest restaurants, this neighborhood has it all. Here are 40-plus excellent restaurants and bars to explore—and one food hall!—spanning from Fenway Park-adjacent to Peterborough Street’s “restaurant row” to Audubon Circle to Kenmore Square.

Last updated in March 2025; stay tuned for periodic updates.


Jump to:

  • Where to Eat a Meal: From very casual to a little bit fancy, here’s where to sit down for an excellent brunch, lunch, or dinner.
  • Where to Grab a Drink: You’ll find the spots that are more bar than restaurant here—although most also offer great food.
  • Where to Get Caffeinated: You’ll find outposts of large chains like Caffè Nero, Starbucks, and Boston’s own Tatte in the vicinity, but we prefer visiting the smaller indies when possible.
  • Where to Get Dessert: From late-night doughnuts to all things matcha, here’s where you can grab a quick dessert in the neighborhood.

See also: So, You Want to Live in the Fenway?


Where to Eat a Meal

From very casual to a little bit fancy, here’s where to sit down for an excellent brunch, lunch, or dinner. (Looking for late-night options? Find those here.)

Audubon

Around for over a decade, this Trina’s Starlite Lounge sibling is a neighborhood staple during Sox season (and the rest of the year!) thanks to its tasty comfort food, easy-drinking cocktails, and delightful hidden (and heated) patio out back. Don’t miss Taco Tuesdays.

838 Beacon St., Audubon Circle, Boston, 617-421-1910, audubonboston.com.

A bright red stew in a black bowl is accompanied by a large, round, naan-like bread. A roasted lamb and rice dish is visible in the background.

Bab Al-Yemen’s aqdah dajaj (foreground)—a chicken stew—and lamb haneeth with rice. / Photo by Rachel Leah Blumenthal

Bab Al-Yemen

One of 2022’s most exciting restaurant openings, Bab Al-Yemen is one of the region’s only restaurants specializing in Yemeni cuisine. We particularly love it on a chilly night for its hearty stews, roasted meats, and clove- and cardamom-spiced adani tea, but you’ll be delighted in any weather. The lamb haneeth is a highlight.

468 Commonwealth Ave., Kenmore Square, Boston, 857-250-2943, babalyemenboston.com.

Basho Japanese Brasserie

This neighborhood favorite—which opened way back in 2010—has always been a reliable place for sushi that won’t break the bank. (And it offers a brown rice substitution, fairly rare for local sushi spots.) Feast your way through rolls such as the Fenway roll (of course) with seared tuna, asparagus, avocado, cucumber, tobiko, and wasabi mayo. There are plenty of rice and noodle dishes and other entrees, too, if you’re not in the mood for sushi.

1338 Boylston St., Fenway, Boston, 617-262-1338, bashosushi.com.

An overhead view of around 10 dishes of food, including steak frites, a burger, a whole fish, fried chicken, and more.

A spread of Blue Ribbon Brasserie dishes. / Photo by Rachel Leah Blumenthal

Blue Ribbon Brasserie

This well-loved New York brasserie took over the former Eastern Standard space (not to worry; ES reopened elsewhere—see below), serving everything from seafood towers to fried chicken to a pierogi- and Buffalo cauliflower-laden take on a pupu platter. A something-for-everyone menu like this could easily feel chaotic, but it works, inspired by owners and brothers Bruce and Eric Bromberg’s culinary training and experiences in New York, France, and beyond. Blue Ribbon is open from weekend brunch/weekday lunch through late-night most days (no lunch on Monday and Tuesday).

528 Commonwealth Ave., Kenmore Square, Boston, 617-634-0404, blueribbonbrasserieboston.com.

Two seared scallops sit in a pool of creamy sauce on a black plate.

Scallops with miso butter at Blue Ribbon Sushi. / Photo by Rachel Leah Blumenthal

Blue Ribbon Sushi

More sushi! This comes from the same glitzy New York-based restaurant group behind Blue Ribbon Brasserie above and has a bit of an upscale vibe. We’re partial to the yaki sea scallop skewer with decadent miso butter and the crispy rice with spicy tuna, serrano pepper, and eel sauce. And you can never go wrong with an order of Blue Ribbon fried chicken wings.

500a Commonwealth Ave., Kenmore Square, Boston, 617-264-0410, blueribbonsushikenmore.com.

The pig roast at Citizen Public House. / Photo courtesy of Citizen Public House

Citizen Public House

Sure, this beloved gastropub by Fenway Park serves a bevy of upgraded-tavern-style fare, like the hot seafood platter and the bacon cheeseburger topped with truffle oil, blue cheese butter, and red wine demi. But the biggest draw? That would be the decadent whole pig roasts that feed up to 10 people (and require a 48-hour preorder). The porky pig-out features a whole suckling pig that’s been slow-roasted for over 14 hours, plus a spread from the raw bar and a boatload of seasonal sides. While the family-style feast is available to go, it’s best enjoyed in the laid-back environ of the pub, washed down with sips from the extensive whiskey list. (More than 400 options!)

1310 Boylston St., Fenway, Boston, 617-450-9000, citizenpub.com.

Several Indian dishes, including pakora and dal with rice, are spread across a wooden table.

A spread of dishes at Don’t Tell Aunty. / Photo by Rachel Leah Blumenthal

Don’t Tell Aunty

You’ll find this super-fun 2025 arrival—billing itself as “Boston’s first Indian gastropub”—on the Back Bay/Fenway border. Among the tropical decor (and a giant faux tree), you’ll dine on comforting fusion dishes like kothu Bolognese, rasam ramen (try it with fried chicken), and mango lassi cheesecake. The cocktails follow suit, such as Chai Felicia, a chai-infused take on an espresso martini. Don’t Tell Aunty’s landlord is the nearby Berklee College of Music, so the restaurant will be offering a busy live music schedule soon.

1080 Boylston St., Back Bay/Fenway, Boston, 617-982-6152, donttellaunty.com.

A tall slice of bread pudding sits in a pool of caramel and is topped with a melty scoop of ice cream.

Eastern Standard’s butterscotch bread pudding. / Photo by Rachel Leah Blumenthal

Eastern Standard

It’s back! A pandemic-era closure that left Bostonians heartbroken, Eastern Standard opened anew at the end of 2023, down the street from the original location, now in a shiny new apartment complex. The one-time French-ish brasserie-inspired destination for so many things—late-night dinner for restaurant industry workers, brunch for college students when their parents visited, pre- and post-Sox snacks for baseball fans—is reasserting itself with plenty of old favorites (we missed you, lamb rigatoni!) and new surprises.

775 Beacon St. (the Bower), Fenway, Boston, easternstandardboston.com.

oysters on the half shell at Eventide Fenway

Oysters and more at Eventide Fenway. / Photo courtesy of Eventide Fenway

Eventide Fenway

There’s lots to love at the Boston offshoot of Portland’s seafood-showcasing Maine event, Eventide Oyster Co. Come for a quick lunch of a fried oyster bun with mixed pickles and tartar, or linger over the raw bar for a while and crush a dozen just-shucked oysters. (Washed down with some bubbly, naturally.) Between the Thai-inflected lobster stew with coconut milk and the delectable nori-dusted potato chips, you might have a few daydreams of pan-Asian travels while people-watching at the wide windows. The real star of the show—the gorgeous brown butter lobster roll—anchors closer to home.

1321 Boylston St., Fenway, Boston, 617-545-1060, eventideoysterco.com.

Overhead of a striking black and white striped bowl full of udon noodles, ground pork, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber sticks.

Futago Udon’s mad tiger udon. / Photo by Rachel Leah Blumenthal

Futago Udon

This sunny little nook features big bowls of bouncy noodles—a variety of udon dishes, both hot and cold. Try the cold “mad tiger udon” on a hot summer day, a surprisingly light combo of spicy miso pork, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and poached egg. (Note: Most of Futago’s dishes can be made vegan upon request.) A few snacks, such as purple sweet potato tempura and takoyaki, round out the menu.

508-512 Park Dr., Audubon Circle, Boston 617-505-6157, instagram.com/futago_udon.

Ramen at Hojoko. / Photo by Natasha Moustache

Hojoko

What happens when you set a rock ‘n’ roll-inspired Japanese izakaya inside a former Howard Johnson’s hotel? You get the beautifully bonkers Hojoko, restaurateurs Tim and Nancy Cushman’s more casual sequel to downtown’s super-fancy O Ya. Here, it’s all about the playful playlist of flavor mash-ups, from the ginger-soy-marinated karaage fried chicken to the Best-of-Boston-winning wagyu cheeseburger with zingy dashi pickles and special sauce. Sushi offerings similarly hit with a remix of funky ingredients, from the truffle salsa and miso caramel in the shiitake mushroom tempura roll to the smoked Oaxacan pasilla chili pepper that lights up the spicy salmon.

1271 Boylston St., Fenway, Boston, 617-670-0507, hojokoboston.com.

India Quality

Open for a commendable 40+ years, this north Indian restaurant brings the heat with savory, fiery curries and lots more. (The menu is huge; there are even two dozen different breads available.) It’s been a Best of Boston winner multiple times over the years, including a best neighborhood restaurant nod in 2021 and best Indian restaurant in 2022. The lamb vindaloo and beef bhuna are among our favorite dishes.

484 Commonwealth Ave., Kenmore Square, Boston, 617-267-4499, indiaquality.com.

KChickin

Korean fried chicken and sushi are co-stars here, plus an assortment of other dishes from Korean and Japanese cuisines. You’ll have to make several visits to work through all the wing sauce options, from soy garlic to “spicy crazy Korean,” not to mention hand rolls (with little eye droppers of sauces); Korean dishes like bulgogi and tteokbokki; and luxurious Japanese donburi like one topped with lobster, ikura, uni, octopus, and more.

86 Peterborough St., Fenway, Boston, 617-530-1181, kchickin.com.

Kenzoku Mazesoba

Steps from Futago Udon (see above) is another noodle shop with a singular focus: mazesoba, or brothless ramen. Thick, chewy noodles, made fresh daily, are the stars at this relative newcomer (it opened in 2024), served with toppings like spicy minced pork, scallions, and poached eggs. Finish your noodles? Ask for a free serving of rice to eat with whatever remains in your bowl.

506 Park Dr., Audubon Circle, Boston, 617-608-3572, instagram.com/kenzoku.mazesoba.

Several people are gathered around a table eating tacos and drinking margaritas.

Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar. / Photo by Reagan Byrne

Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar

The second location of Loco is a big hit, just like its boisterous older sibling in Southie, which has become a neighborhood fave since its 2015 opening. The Fenway Loco took over the massive space that was briefly home to Plantpub but better known for its decades as Boston BeerWorks. It has two bars and over 200 seats, serving up, well, plenty of tacos and plenty of oysters, not to mention a big selection of margaritas.

61 Brookline Ave., Fenway, Boston, locotacoshops.com.

A spread at Luke's Lobster, much like what you could eat at the new Seaport restaurant later this month

A spread at Luke’s Lobster. / Courtesy photo

Luke’s Lobster

The Maine-based casual lobster roll chain with locations in Boston’s Back Bay and Downtown Crossing has two outposts at Fenway Park—one inside the park and one just outside on Jersey Street—featuring lobster rolls and chowder. The rolls are served chilled with a little bit of mayo, plus lemon butter and “Luke’s secret seasoning.” Note: These locations are only open on game days when the gates are open.

Inside Fenway Park and on Jersey Street, Fenway, Boston, lukeslobster.com.

A rare piece of beef is draped over a ball of sushi rice atop a square of seaweed, sitting on a plate on a sushi bar.

Matsunori Handroll Bar’s A5 Miyazaki wagyu with truffle salt. / Photo by Rachel Leah Blumenthal

Matsunori Handroll Bar

Even more sushi in the neighborhood? Yep. This 2023 arrival focuses on handrolls, in particular—and plenty of A5 wagyu, because co-owner Kevin Liu is also a partner in a cattle ranch in Miyazaki, Japan. Standouts include the miso cod roll and the Hokkaido scallop roll. Note: Matsunori doesn’t currently serve alcohol, take reservations, or offer takeout/delivery.

900a Beacon St., Audubon Circle, Boston, 857-305-3993, matsu-nori.com.

A plate of thick bucatini with tomato sauce and bits of meat sits on a white counter with a black and white tiled floor in the background.

Bucatini all’amatriciana at Mida Fenway. / Photo by Rachel Leah Blumenthal

Mida

We were bummed to lose the short-lived DW French and its faithful renditions of French classics in 2024, but fortunately chef/co-owner Douglass Williams and co-owner Seth Gerber kept hold of the space and turned it into their fourth location of Italian favorite Mida instead. With dishes like an exemplary bucatini all’Amatriciana and a hefty meatball-stuffed sub, plus thin, crispy pizzas, we can’t be mad that Mida is here.

1391 Boylston St., Fenway, Boston, midarestaurant.com.

Rod Thai Family Taste

Offering what it describes as a mix of classics and “surprising” family recipes, this bustling counter-service spot on “restaurant row” focuses on Thai street food, with plenty of noodle and rice dishes to satisfy any appetite. (The drunken noodles are a popular choice, as is the tom yum noodle soup.)

94 Peterborough St., Fenway, Boston, 617-859-0969, rodthaifenway.com.

One of Saloniki’s signature pitas. / Photo by Amanda Lewis

Saloniki

Maybe right now you can’t just get up and jet off to Greece for a vacation spent strolling narrow streets, munching a warm pita from a vendor. You can, however, more easily make it over to fast-casual restaurant Saloniki, which offers the next best thing. The Fenway spot is this local chain’s original location—a bright, chic setting that offers even brighter flavors: There’s the charred lemon gracing the chicken plates; the tzatziki that abounds; and the spicy whipped feta you might choose to accompany the lamb meatballs or herby-salty pitas wrapped hug-like around, say, grilled chicken thighs or zucchini fritters.

4 Kilmarnock St., Fenway, Boston, 617-266-0001, salonikigreek.com.

Fried chicken and egg sit on a thin bun next to some lettuce on a plate.

Shy Bird’s fried chicken and egg sammy, pictured without the pepperjack. / Photo by Rachel Leah Blumenthal

Shy Bird

Should you find yourself in need of a remote-working spot with killer food, the new location of Shy Bird—which is also in Kendall Square and South Boston—offers a weekday deal with wifi, bottomless coffee, and other perks. But you’ll want to come to this rotisserie-focused spot for regular meals, too: fried chicken and egg breakfast sandwiches, warm grain bowls for lunch, herby-spicy piri piri chicken for dinner. Throw in a banana margarita or black cherry Negroni for good measure.

201 Brookline Ave., Fenway, Boston, shybird.com

Spring Shanghai Pan-Fried Buns

It’s all about the pan-fried buns at this quick and easy meal stop, as the name suggests: The plump pork dumplings, browned just so on the bottom, come in orders of four for nine bucks and change. Might as well stay on the dumpling theme and try the pork-and-shrimp wontons in chili oil, too. A few noodle dishes and soups round out the succinct menu.

90 Peterborough St., Fenway, Boston.

Lasagna with cheese melting on the top sits in a pool of tomato sauce in a shallow bowl.

Standard Italian’s lasagna Bolognese with veal, pork, beef, pomodoro, and fontina. / Photo by Rachel Leah Blumenthal

Standard Italian

Big martinis, an enviable porchetta, and warm hospitality are a winning equation at this Eastern Standard/Equal Measure sibling and neighbor, which plays up culinary director Brian Rae’s many years working in Italian restaurants, including Rialto, Coppa, and Faccia a Faccia. There’s plenty of fresh pasta—squid ink bucatini with lobster, buckwheat papardelle with braised rabbit—not to mention hearty entrees like a local fisherman’s stew and braised short rib with polenta. End your meal with something from the extensive amari list.

771 Beacon St. (the Bower), Fenway, Boston, 857-305-3095, standarditalian.com.

Sufra Mediterranean 

Known for its late-night hours—open until 1:30 a.m. Thursday through Saturday and midnight Sunday through Wednesday—Sufra serves up fresh halal meals and is sure to be packed on the weekend. (This spot has limited seating but occasionally makes appearances at Boston-area events in its food truck.) Sufra’s meals work well for takeout, especially options like the tender supreme chicken shawarma wrap topped with a creamy sauce or the cheese-pull worthy eggs and akkawi cheese manousheh, a Lebanese flatbread reminiscent of pizza.

52 Queensberry St., Fenway, Boston, 781-645-8080, suframediterraneanfood.com.

The patio at Sweet Cheeks Q. / Photo courtesy of Sweet Cheeks Q

Sweet Cheeks Q

Okay, unlike Tiffani Faison, none of us walked away with $100,000 as a winner of the Food Network’s Tournament of Champions. But at least we can head to her longtime Fenway barbecue restaurant for our consolation prize: a bucket of delectable buttermilk biscuits best enjoyed with a slathering of honey butter. The homey spot, around since 2011, boasts a bounty of meats, from the smoked short rib to tender and juicy pulled chicken. Savor all these beauties as a tray, doused in house-made sauce (especially the zippy, Carolina-style vinegar one) alongside scoops of classic mac ‘n’ cheese or barbecue ranch beans.

1381 Boylston St., Fenway, Boston, 617-266-1300, sweetcheeksq.com.

Taberna de Haro

We may be stretching the “Fenway” bounds a bit, but this Brookline/Audubon Circle-ish Spanish stalwart—which recently came under new ownership—is worth the trek for its arroz negro, a squid-ink paella; seasonal seafood and vegetable specials; and tapas aplenty, such as txistorra con brandada, or Basque sausages with salt cod. You should definitely try a flight of four sherries.

999 Beacon St., Brookline, 617-277-8272, tabernaboston.com.
Tasty Burger tater tots and cheeseburger

Tots and a burger at Tasty Burger. / Photo by Wayne Chinnock Photography

Tasty Burger

Though this much-loved local chain has expanded around the city and into Cambridge, its roots are in Fenway. (The original location—which opened in a former gas station in 2010—is gone, but it reopened nearby.) 15 years later, Tasty Burger still knocks it out of the park with no-frills feasts of juicy stacked burgers, perfectly crispy fries, and milkshakes that will have you licking the inside of your cup (no judgment). A special shout-out to the classic Buffalo chicken sandwich and the side of 50/50 fries and onion rings combo, best enjoyed with chili and cheese for dipping. And as meal deals go, it’s tough to beat the Starvin’ Student combo, a $13 happy-making meal of a burger, fries, and tall boy beer.

86 Van Ness St., Fenway, Boston, 617-425-4444, tastyburger.com.

POE-Lenta wild game Bolognese. / Photo by Eleven Seven Media / PAH Creative

Time Out Market Boston

Over a dozen restaurants in one—this food hall is the place to go when you can’t decide. There’s something for everyone, from an excellent rendition of classic North Shore-style roast beef from Cusser’s to irresistible birria tacos from Taqueria el Barrio to barbecue from local mini-chain Blue Ribbon BBQ (no relation to Blue Ribbon Brasserie and Sushi above). If you haven’t been in a bit, be sure to check out one of the latest additions, POE-Lenta Italian Café from the Tip Tap Room’s chef-owner Brian Poe and chef de cuisine Guillermo Guzman.

401 Park Dr., Fenway, Boston, 978-393-8088, timeoutmarket.com/boston.

Two grain bowls and a wrap are filled with rice, paneer, chickpeas, and other ingredients.

Wow Tikka’s customizable bowls. / Photo courtesy of Wow Tikka

Wow Tikka

Another “restaurant row” spot, this fast-casual Indian restaurant, which opened in late 2022, offers an assembly-line-style build-a-bowl version of Indian cuisine that doesn’t shy away from big flavors. The highly customizable menu offers plenty of gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options. Don’t want to go the bowl route? Tandoori chicken, samosas, and more are also available.

84 Peterborough St., Fenway, Boston, 857-250-2062, wowtikka.com.


Where to Grab a Drink

You’ll find the spots that are more bar than restaurant here—although most also offer great food.

Bleacher Bar

Can’t get much closer to the field than this without a ticket! This 17-year-old spot is nestled into a part of Fenway Park that was once the away team’s batting cage. Now, it’s an independently operated bar with a no-frills beer list and some comfort food, mostly burgers and sandwiches. You can see the field through the glass garage door (and from the men’s room).

82a Lansdowne St., Fenway, Boston, 617-262-2424, bleacherbarboston.com.

A drink, mostly pale yellow with a layer of bright green at the top, sits on a marble bar in front of a heavy red curtain.

A mocktail at Equal Measure. / Photo by Rachel Leah Blumenthal

Equal Measure

When the original Eastern Standard location closed a few years back, its sibling-and-neighbor cocktail bar, the acclaimed Hawthorne, also bid Boston farewell. While Eastern Standard has been reborn under the same name in a new location (see above), the Hawthorne has not—but instead, Eastern Standard has a new sibling cocktail bar next door, Equal Measure. Even though the name is different, the space feels similar—think upscale living room—and cocktail veteran Jackson Cannon and his team are serving creative, beautifully made drinks just like in the old days. Those still mourning the Hawthorne will find just what they’re craving here.

775 Beacon St. (the Bower), Fenway, Boston, 857-449-5579, equalmeasurebos.com.

Fool’s Errand

This “adult snack bar”—another Tiffani Faison venue—is a tiny nook of a cocktail bar that complements its creative drink list with snacks like caviar-topped wagyu hot dogs or French onion dip with pretzels and crudités.

1377 Boylston St., Fenway, Boston, foolserrandboston.com.

The Lansdowne

Every Boston neighborhood needs a solid Irish pub or two, and this one is Fenway’s. With live entertainment and late-night hours seven days a week, this is a reliable pre- or post-game stop for a Guinness, or something interesting from the sizable whiskey list. Snack on items like steak-and-cheese egg rolls, corned beef Reubens, and roasted chicken nachos.

9 Lansdowne St., Fenway, Boston, 617-247-1222, lansdownepubboston.com.

Loretta’s Last Call

This country-themed bar features frequent live music, two nights of line dancing a week, and whiskey flights. There’s a pretty hefty food menu, too, so you could come here for a full meal: Think barbecue pulled pork-topped mac and cheese, Nashville hot chicken, brisket queso dip, and more. Also, late-night doughnuts. (See Back Door Donuts below.)

1 Lansdowne St., Fenway, Boston, 617-421-9595, lorettaslastcall.com.

Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co.

Grab a pint of Cloud Candy IPA, Mike Czech pilsner, or Lucky Luke oatmeal stout at this spacious family-friendly taproom, an expansion from the original Waltham location. (Watertown’s on the way, too.) There’s live music and a full kitchen, too, churning out brick-oven pizzas, tacos, and more. And if you’re just in need of coffee and a pastry? Swing by for caffeine and café fare daily from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

1 David Ortiz Dr., Fenway, Boston, mightysquirrel.com.

Nathálie

This Best of Boston wine bar—sibling to downtown favorite Haley.Henry—is the kind of darkly lush and inviting space you’ll want to bring a date to in order to compare tasting notes. We’re listing it in the drinking section because it is, first and foremost, a wine bar—one that focuses its quirky and wonderful list on small-production, natural wines. But the food is certainly no afterthought: Make your way through small plates like gnocchi with blue crab or roasted broccoli with miso cream, and leave room for dessert. Keep an eye out for occasional live music events as well as the “L Club” on the third Saturday night of the month, a “lesbian love fest for our community of queer queens who need a place to slay.”

186 Brookline Ave., Fenway, Boston, 857-317-3884, nathaliebar.com.

Trillium

The popular local brewing company has a small, freestanding taproom on the lawn in front of Time Out Market Boston, featuring over a dozen of its beers (and hard seltzers) on tap, covering a variety of styles, from hoppy to sour. Retail four-packs and bottles are also available for purchase, and customers are welcome to bring in their own food.

401 Park Dr., Fenway, Boston, 857-449-0078, trilliumbrewing.com.


Where to Get Caffeinated

You’ll find outposts of large chains like Caffè Nero, Starbucks, and Boston’s own Tatte in the vicinity, but we prefer visiting the smaller indies when possible.

Pavement Coffeehouse

This local mini-chain, established in 2009, now numbers eight locations in Greater Boston—including a Boylston Street spot convenient to Fenway Park. Bagels, on their own or in sandwich form, are the thing to get; Pavement has its roots in a bagel shop, after all (Allston’s late Bagel Rising). A few other baked goods and snacks round out the menu, along with plenty of hot and cold coffee- and tea-based drinks. Fun Fenway fact: Pavement’s house blend, Rathskeller, is named for the gone-but-not-forgotten iconic Kenmore Square rock club.

1334 Boylston St., Fenway, Boston, 857-263-7355, pavementcoffeehouse.com.

Phinista

When you’re in the mood for sweet crêpes and your friend wants a bánh mì, this French-Vietnamese café is here for you both. Don’t miss rotating drink specials—strawberry matcha lattes, coco cloud ube, spiced maple mocha, and more.

96 Peterborough St., Fenway, Boston, 617-262-7700, phinista.com.

The Sipping Room by Breeze

This is more of an afternoon/early evening café; it typically doesn’t open until noon. But it’s worth the wait for the compact menu of tasty drinks touching on various Asian countries. There’s a Milo dinosaur, for example, popular in Singapore and Malaysia; Hong Kong-style milk tea; and Thai iced tea. Interesting art is always on display in the cozy spot, but if you prefer to caffeinate while surrounded by nature, the Fens are right across the street.

132 Jersey St., Fenway, Boston, instagram.com/thesippingroombybreeze.


Where to Get Dessert

From late-night doughnuts to all things matcha, here’s where you can grab a quick dessert in the neighborhood.

A hand holds up a giant pastry in front of a sign that says Loretta's Last Call.

The Back Door Donuts apple fritter. / Photo by Emily Burke/ENB Social

Back Door Donuts

Remember those late-night doughnuts mentioned in the Loretta’s Last Call blurb above? Well, here they are. Martha’s Vineyard icon Back Door Donuts pops up out of a side door of Loretta’s, open from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. nightly, with apple fritters and lots more. (The team is calling it a pop-up, but there’s no definite end date on the books.) Just look for the “Donuts After Dark” neon sign. Bonus: On Sox game days and other Fenway events, the doughnuts are available starting at 4 p.m.

1 Lansdowne St., Fenway, Boston, 508-693-3688, backdoordonuts.com.

Blackbird Doughnuts

Don’t worry, you can get doughnuts earlier in the day, too. Beloved local chain Blackbird Doughnuts has a Fenway location that operates from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, featuring a mix of cake- and brioche-based doughnuts. Most flavors rotate monthly, but there are a few classics always available, like chocolate old fashioned or vanilla glaze.

20 Kilmarnock St., Fenway, Boston, 617-482-9000, blackbirddoughnuts.com.

Fomu

Another local favorite with a few locations, Fomu—tagline “Earth Inspired Desserts”—offers a fully vegan menu of treats, particularly ice cream, which is made with coconut milk. A core list of year-round flavors like the minty chocolate “grasshopper pie” and peanut butter chocolate cookie are joined by seasonal specials like pancake breakfast (maple ice cream with a latte swirl and pancake). Also on the menu: ice cream cakes, cookies, popsicles, and more.

140 Brookline Ave., Fenway, Boston, 857-284-7229, fomuicecream.com.

A plastic cup is filled with chocolate sauce and a twist of green and white soft serve.

Matcha Cafe Maiko. / Photo by Rachel Leah Blumenthal

Matcha Café Maiko

This Hawaii-based dessert chain now has quite a few locations in the United States (and a handful elsewhere in the world), and we’re pleased it has made its way to Boston because we can’t get enough of its matcha-filled menu. There’s edible gold-covered matcha soft serve if you’re feeling a little bit fancy, plus plenty of lattes, floats, and bubble teas. Why not grab a green dessert before heading to the Green Monster?

115 Jersey St., Fenway, Boston, 617-322-5360, matchamaikobos.com.

Two hands hold up cones with swirls of orange and yellow soft serve ice cream.

Far Out Ice Cream. / Courtesy photo

Time Out Market Boston

The Fenway food hall gets another shout-out here thanks to its handful of sweet options, including the aforementioned Far Out Ice Cream. Plus, more doughnuts! Somerville-based Union Square Donuts has a location here—give the signature maple bacon a try.

401 Park Dr., Fenway, Boston, 978-393-8088, timeoutmarket.com/boston.