Roxbury

historic black · 02119

Roxbury asks you to show up with intention, and rewards it. Nubian Square, renamed from Dudley in 2020, and yes, that mattered, anchors the neighborhood, with Haley House Bakery Cafe for a daytime first meet and Suya Joint on Warren Street for Nigerian pepper soup when you want the date to actually go somewhere. Franklin Park is the move for a walking date: the zoo, the Scarboro Pond loop, the golf course views from Schoolmaster Hill. Nights thin out fast and rideshare home is the honest call after 10. Bring a date who reads the neighborhood as the point, not the backdrop.

8,421

singles 22–50

51%

male

$30,698

median income

$1,329

median rent

The data

Roxbury by the numbers

Roxbury is roughly balanced, about 51% men to 49% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in Roxbury is about $30,700.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Roxbury pays about $1,330 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 8,400 Roxbury residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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

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12 spots across Roxbury

Roxbury
Drinks
Slades Bar & Grill
Bar$$$$★ 4.1 · 1,609
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
958 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02120
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.1★ from 1,609 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Slades Bar & Grill.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue12 PM to 12 AM
Wed12 PM to 12 AM
Thu12 PM to 12 AM
Fri12 PM to 12 AM
Sat12 PM to 12 AM
Sun12 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Roxbury
Drinks
Top Mix Bar & Kitchen
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 638
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
257 Norfolk Ave, Boston, MA 02119
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 638 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Top Mix Bar & Kitchen.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 11 PM
Wed11 AM to 11 PM
Thu11 AM to 11 PM
Fri11 AM to 1 AM
Sat11 AM to 1 AM
Sun11 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Roxbury
Dining
Silver Slipper Restaurant
Breakfast restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 469
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
2387 Washington St, Roxbury, MA 02119
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 469 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Silver Slipper Restaurant.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6 AM to 2 PM
Tue6 AM to 2 PM
Wed6 AM to 2 PM
Thu6 AM to 2 PM
Fri6 AM to 2 PM
Sat6 AM to 2 PM
Sun6 AM to 1 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Roxbury
Cafés
Dudley Cafe
Cafe$$$$★ 4.5 · 442
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
15 Warren St, Boston, MA 02119
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 442 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Dudley Cafe.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 3 PM
Tue8 AM to 3 PM
Wed8 AM to 3 PM
Thu8 AM to 3 PM
Fri8 AM to 3 PM
Sat9 AM to 2 AM
SunClosed
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Roxbury
Drinks
Fort Hill Bar & Grill
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.1 · 438
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
2805 Washington St, Boston, MA 02119
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.1★ from 438 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Fort Hill Bar & Grill.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 PM to 1 AM
Wed5 PM to 1 AM
Thu5 PM to 1 AM
Fri5 PM to 1 AM
Sat5 PM to 1 AM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Roxbury
Dining
Ashur Restaurant
Halal restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 431
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
291 Roxbury St, Roxbury, MA 02119
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 431 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Ashur Restaurant.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 11 PM
Tue7 AM to 11 PM
Wed7 AM to 11 PM
Thu7 AM to 11 PM
Fri7 AM to 11 PM
Sat7 AM to 11 PM
Sun7 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Maps
Roxbury
Cafés
Recreo Coffee & Roasterie
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.8 · 346
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Find it
1876 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA 02132
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 346 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Recreo Coffee & Roasterie.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 4 PM
Tue7 AM to 4 PM
Wed7 AM to 4 PM
Thu7 AM to 4 PM
Fri7 AM to 4 PM
Sat8 AM to 4 PM
Sun8 AM to 4 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Roxbury
Cafés
Green Haus Cafe
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.5 · 341
Outdoor seating
Find it
1520 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02120
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 341 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Green Haus Cafe.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7:30 AM to 5 PM
Tue7:30 AM to 5 PM
Wed7:30 AM to 5 PM
Thu7:30 AM to 5 PM
Fri7:30 AM to 5 PM
Sat8 AM to 5 PM
Sun8 AM to 5 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Crowd
Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Roxbury
Drinks
Croke Park
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 241
Good for groups
Find it
268 W Broadway, Boston, MA 02127
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 241 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Croke Park.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 2 AM
Tue10 AM to 2 AM
Wed10 AM to 2 AM
Thu10 AM to 2 AM
Fri10 AM to 2 AM
Sat10 AM to 2 AM
Sun12 PM to 2 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Maps
Roxbury
Cafés
Madhouse Cafe
Cafe$$$$★ 4.8 · 229
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
24 Blue Hill Ave, Boston, MA 02119
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 229 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Madhouse Cafe.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 4 PM
Tue8 AM to 4 PM
Wed8 AM to 4 PM
Thu8 AM to 4 PM
Fri8 AM to 4 PM
Sat8 AM to 4 PM
Sun8 AM to 4 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Roxbury
Dining
Stardust: Inspired Mediterranean , Persian
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.9 · 217
Wheelchair access
Find it
1753 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA 02132
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 217 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Stardust: Inspired Mediterranean , Persian.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 9 PM
Tue12 to 9 PM
Wed12 to 9 PM
Thu12 to 9 PM
Fri12 to 9 PM
Sat12 to 9 PM
Sun4:30 to 8 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Roxbury
Dining
Bread Thyme
Lebanese restaurant$$$$★ 5 · 197
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
1866 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA 02132
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 197 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bread Thyme.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9 AM to 7 PM
Tue9 AM to 7 PM
Wed9 AM to 7 PM
Thu9 AM to 7 PM
Fri9 AM to 7 PM
Sat9 AM to 7 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps

Roxbury

Roxbury by the numbers

Local date spots

Slades Bar & Grill

Top Mix Bar & Kitchen

Silver Slipper Restaurant

Dudley Cafe

Fort Hill Bar & Grill

Ashur Restaurant

Recreo Coffee & Roasterie

Green Haus Cafe

Croke Park

Madhouse Cafe

Stardust: Inspired Mediterranean , Persian

Bread Thyme

Reach Roxbury singles right where they plan dates.