Brighton

recent grad · 02135

Brighton is where Allston graduates move when they want a door that locks and a kitchen that fits two people. The dating geography shifts north of Comm Ave: Washington Street wine bars like Tasca, the patio at Devlin's, brunch lines at Cafenation in Cleveland Circle. Crowd is 24 to 29, first salaried job, still splitting a two-bed off Chestnut Hill Ave. The pace is calmer than Allston but not yet Southie-coupled-up; people are auditioning whether Boston is a five-year stop or a life. Good for second and third dates that need to feel like progress without performing it. B Line is still the catch.

21,537

singles 22–50

49%

male

$54,856

median income

$2,249

median rent

The data

Brighton by the numbers

Brighton is roughly balanced, about 49% men to 51% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in Brighton is about $54,900.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Brighton pays about $2,250 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 21,500 Brighton residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

13 spots · tap a point, label, or class to filter

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13 spots across Brighton

Brighton
Dining
The Stockyard Restaurant
Steak house$$$$★ 4.5 · 2,404
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
135 Market St, Brighton, MA 02135
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 2,404 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Stockyard Restaurant.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 to 9 PM
Tue3 to 9 PM
Wed3 to 9 PM
Thu12 to 9 PM
Fri12 to 10 PM
Sat12 to 10 PM
Sun12 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Brighton
Dining
Cityside Tavern
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,370
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
1960 Beacon St, Brighton, MA 02135
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 1,370 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Cityside Tavern.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 12 AM
Tue11:30 AM to 12 AM
Wed11:30 AM to 12 AM
Thu11:30 AM to 1 AM
Fri11:30 AM to 1 AM
Sat10 AM to 1 AM
Sun10 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Brighton
Cafés
In House Cafe
Cafe$$$$★ 4.8 · 1,015
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
132 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brighton, MA 02135
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 1,015 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at In House Cafe.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 4 PM
Tue7 AM to 4 PM
Wed7 AM to 4 PM
Thu7 AM to 4 PM
Fri7 AM to 4 PM
Sat7 AM to 4 PM
Sun7 AM to 4 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Assistive hearing loop · Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Brighton
Dining
Peka Restaurant
Latin American restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 927
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
304 Washington St, Brighton, MA 02135
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 927 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Peka Restaurant.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11:30 AM to 2 AM
Wed11:30 AM to 2 AM
Thu11:30 AM to 2 AM
Fri11:30 AM to 2 AM
Sat11:30 AM to 2 AM
Sun11:30 AM to 2 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Brighton
Drinks
Devlin's Bistro & Bar | Restaurant
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.4 · 779
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
332 Washington St, Brighton, MA 02135
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 779 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Devlin's Bistro & Bar | Restaurant.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 1 AM
Tue11:30 AM to 1 AM
Wed11:30 AM to 1 AM
Thu11:30 AM to 1 AM
Fri11:30 AM to 1 AM
Sat10 AM to 1 AM
Sun10 AM to 1 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
College students · Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Brighton
Dining
Rail Stop Restaurant & Bar
New England restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 728
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
96 Guest St, Brighton, MA 02135
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 728 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Rail Stop Restaurant & Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 9 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 9 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 9 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 9 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 10 PM
Sat10 AM to 10 PM
Sun10 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Brighton
Drinks
Brighton Bodega
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 622
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
328 Washington St, Brighton, MA 02135
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 622 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Brighton Bodega.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4:30 PM to 1 AM
Wed4:30 PM to 1 AM
Thu4:30 PM to 1 AM
Fri4:30 PM to 1 AM
Sat4:30 PM to 1 AM
Sun4:30 PM to 1 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Brighton
Cafés
Brighton Cafe
Cafe$$$$★ 4.4 · 467
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
1597 Commonwealth Ave, Brighton, MA 02135
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 467 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Brighton Cafe.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 4 PM
Tue7 AM to 4 PM
Wed7 AM to 4 PM
Thu7 AM to 4 PM
Fri7 AM to 4 PM
Sat7 AM to 4 PM
Sun7 AM to 4 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
College students · Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Brighton
Dining
Thonglor
Thai restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 452
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
559 Washington St, Brighton, MA 02135
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 452 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Thonglor.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 10 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 10 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 10 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 10 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 10 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 10 PM
Sun11:30 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Brighton
Cafés
Glasser Coffee Co.
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.6 · 307
Outdoor seating
Find it
589 Washington St, Brighton, MA 02135
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 307 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Glasser Coffee Co..
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 3 PM
Tue7 AM to 3 PM
Wed7 AM to 3 PM
Thu7 AM to 3 PM
Fri7 AM to 3 PM
Sat8 AM to 3 PM
Sun8 AM to 3 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Crowd
College students
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Brighton
Drinks
Porter Belly's Pub
Irish pub$$$$★ 4.5 · 251
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
338 Washington St, Brighton, MA 02135
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 251 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Porter Belly's Pub.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4:30 PM to 2 AM
Tue4:30 PM to 2 AM
Wed4:30 PM to 2 AM
Thu4:30 PM to 2 AM
Fri12 PM to 2 AM
Sat12 PM to 2 AM
Sun12 PM to 2 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Brighton
Drinks
Last Drop
Bar$$$$★ 4.2 · 249
Good for groups
Find it
596 Washington St, Brighton, MA 02135
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 249 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Last Drop.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 PM to 2 AM
Tue12 PM to 2 AM
Wed12 PM to 2 AM
Thu12 PM to 2 AM
Fri12 PM to 2 AM
Sat12 PM to 2 AM
Sun12 PM to 2 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Dine-in
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Brighton
Cafés
Far Out Ice Cream
Ice cream shop★ 4.8 · 73
LGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1930 Beacon St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 73 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Far Out Ice Cream.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 10 PM
Tue12 to 10 PM
Wed12 to 10 PM
Thu12 to 10 PM
Fri12 to 10 PM
Sat12 to 10 PM
Sun12 to 10 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · In-store pickup · Onsite services · Takeout
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps

Brighton

Brighton by the numbers

Local date spots

The Stockyard Restaurant

Cityside Tavern

In House Cafe

Peka Restaurant

Devlin's Bistro & Bar | Restaurant

Rail Stop Restaurant & Bar

Brighton Bodega

Brighton Cafe

Thonglor

Glasser Coffee Co.

Porter Belly's Pub

Last Drop

Far Out Ice Cream

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