West Roxbury

family suburban · 02132

West Roxbury dates like a suburb that forgot to leave the city. Centre Street between Hastings and Lagrange runs flat and walkable, with Himalayan Bistro, West on Centre, and Real Deal carrying the dinner load and Vintage Restaurant covering the breakfast morning-after. The Charles River and Millennium Park give you a daylight option that does not involve fighting Esplanade crowds. Honest read: this is family country, the commuter rail is the realistic way in, and last call comes early. It works for second dates with someone you already like, less for the first drink with a stranger you are still vetting across the table.

3,463

singles 22–50

55%

male

$74,201

median income

$2,184

median rent

The data

West Roxbury by the numbers

West Roxbury runs male-heavy, about 55% men to 45% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in West Roxbury is about $74,200.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in West Roxbury pays about $2,180 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 3,500 West Roxbury 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 West Roxbury

West Roxbury
Drinks
Pleasant Cafe
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,165
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
4515 Washington St, Roslindale, MA 02131
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,165 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Pleasant Cafe.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 9 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 9 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 9 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 9 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 10 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 10 PM
Sun12 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
West Roxbury
Drinks
West On Centre
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 870
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
1732 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA 02132
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 870 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at West On Centre.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 PM to 1 AM
Tue3 PM to 1 AM
Wed3 PM to 1 AM
Thu3 PM to 1 AM
Fri11 AM to 2 AM
Sat10 AM to 2 AM
Sun10 AM to 1 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
West Roxbury
Dining
Al Wadi
Lebanese restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 822
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
1249 VFW Pkwy, Boston, MA 02132
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 822 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Al Wadi.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue12 to 9 PM
Wed12 to 9 PM
Thu12 to 9 PM
Fri12 to 9 PM
Sat12 to 9 PM
Sun12 to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
West Roxbury
Dining
Rox Diner
Diner$$$$★ 4.5 · 695
Wheelchair access
Find it
1881 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA 02132
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 695 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Rox Diner.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 2:30 PM
Tue7 AM to 2:30 PM
Wed7 AM to 2:30 PM
Thu7 AM to 2:30 PM
Fri7 AM to 2:30 PM
Sat7 AM to 2:30 PM
Sun7 AM to 2:30 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
West Roxbury
Drinks
Corrib Pub & Restaurant
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 591
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
2030 Centre St, Boston, MA 02132
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 591 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Corrib Pub & Restaurant.
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
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
West Roxbury
Dining
Joe's 320 Cafe
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 496
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
320 Spring St, Boston, MA 02132
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 496 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Joe's 320 Cafe.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue7 AM to 2 PM
Wed7 AM to 2 PM
Thu7 AM to 2 PM
Fri7 AM to 2 PM
Sat7 AM to 2 PM
Sun7 AM to 2 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
West Roxbury
Dining
Tony's Place Italian Restaurant and Pizza
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.1 · 488
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
188 Baker St, West Roxbury, MA 02132
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.1★ from 488 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Tony's Place Italian Restaurant and Pizza.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9:30 PM
Tue11 AM to 9:30 PM
Wed11 AM to 9:30 PM
Thu11 AM to 9:30 PM
Fri11 AM to 9:30 PM
Sat11 AM to 9:30 PM
Sun11 AM to 9:30 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
West Roxbury
Cafés
Big Bear Cafe & Espresso Bar
Cafe$$$$★ 4.6 · 435
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Find it
3 Eastern Ave, Dedham, MA 02026
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 435 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Big Bear Cafe & Espresso Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 5 PM
Tue7 AM to 5 PM
Wed7 AM to 5 PM
Thu7 AM to 5 PM
Fri7 AM to 5 PM
Sat7 AM to 5 PM
Sun7 AM to 5 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
West Roxbury
Dining
Porter Cafe
Gastropub$$$$★ 4.6 · 357
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Find it
1723 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA 02132
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 357 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Porter Cafe.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 1 AM
Tue4 PM to 1 AM
Wed4 PM to 1 AM
Thu4 PM to 1 AM
Fri4 PM to 1 AM
Sat2 PM to 12 AM
Sun2 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Contact
Call Site Maps
West Roxbury
Dining
Maria's Kitchen
Pizza restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 270
Wheelchair access
Find it
1829 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA 02132
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 270 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Maria's Kitchen.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Curbside pickup · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
West Roxbury
Cafés
Glazed Bytes
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.8 · 258
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
199 Boylston St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 258 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Glazed Bytes.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 7 PM
Tue10 AM to 7 PM
Wed10 AM to 7 PM
Thu10 AM to 7 PM
Fri10 AM to 7 PM
Sat10 AM to 7 PM
Sun11 AM to 6 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Site Maps
West Roxbury
Dining
Sharon Korean Kitchen
Korean restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 255
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
1727 Centre St, Boston, MA 02132
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 255 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Sharon Korean Kitchen.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 8 PM
Tue11 AM to 8 PM
Wed11 AM to 8 PM
Thu11 AM to 8 PM
Fri11 AM to 8 PM
Sat11 AM to 8 PM
Sun11 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
West Roxbury
Activity
Rock Spot Climbing: Boston-Dedham
Rock climbing gym★ 4.5 · 56
Wheelchair access
Find it
67 Sprague St, Boston, MA 02136
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 56 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Rock Spot Climbing: Boston-Dedham.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 10 PM
Tue10 AM to 10 PM
Wed10 AM to 10 PM
Thu10 AM to 10 PM
Fri10 AM to 10 PM
SatClosed
Sun10 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps

West Roxbury

West Roxbury by the numbers

Local date spots

Pleasant Cafe

West On Centre

Al Wadi

Rox Diner

Corrib Pub & Restaurant

Joe's 320 Cafe

Tony's Place Italian Restaurant and Pizza

Big Bear Cafe & Espresso Bar

Porter Cafe

Maria's Kitchen

Glazed Bytes

Sharon Korean Kitchen

Rock Spot Climbing: Boston-Dedham

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