Plain Sight

MySecretBoston's guide to Jamaica Plain

Photo: Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism

ensely populated Jamaica Plain is, not surprisingly, chock full of great secrets—cool shops, casual restaurants with great food, even some open spaces wedged between the triple-deckers, and all populated by a funky mix of ages, national origins, and sexual orientations. So come with us and drink in the best of Jamaica Plain:

A friendly bakery hidden right out in the open
 

The skinniest art gallery you’ve ever enjoyed
 

Where to buy refurbished bikes for a good cause
 

A yoga studio that’s all about slowing down
 

A pizza joint where the food is named for trees
 

A former quarry that’s a rock-climbing mecca
 

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Where to see beer being brewed—and sample it for free
 

Live entertainment, without a shakedown at the door
 

A stylish, low-lying hat shop for the in-the-know
 

Have a singular Cuban sandwich for dinner.
 

Popovers so good, they’re worth finding
 

A one-on-one workout with a veteran boxing coach
 

Where to grab organic, fair-trade foods to go
 

A lofty, peaceful place to see the city
 

A tiny store with huge deals on designer shoes
 

An Italian bakery vegans—and the rest of us—can love
 

Burritos without the grease—or the guilt
 

A secondhand shop with first-quality duds
 

A bakery whose treats are always just out of the oven
 

A never-ending used-book store, with hidden bargains
 

A home-decor store inspired by an art gallery
 

Where to get fresh-baked breads from the source
 

A hidden-away celebrity cemetery that’s a work of art
 

Delicious dairy-, egg-, and soy-free muffins
 

A vintage clothing store full of hidden gems
 

A friendly store with knitting and sewing lessons
 

A friendly bakery hidden right out in the open
 

A tiny gallery that’s a nest for all the arts