Boston's Must-Visit Spots 4/100 🍄

THE Mushroom Shop 📍Address: 433 Medford St, Somerville, MA 02145 This place is literally a mushroom wonderland! From fresh and dried mushrooms 🍄 to mushroom-themed books, decorations, and more — it’s like a mini exhibition all about fungi. The owner is a true mushroom enthusiast. What started as a hobby of foraging slowly turned into a professional career. He now supplies mushrooms to restaurants and local communities, and eventually opened this unique shop. How cool is it to turn your passion into your livelihood? 😍 He’s also deeply into tea 🍵, so I was surprised to find Pu'er and Lapsang Souchong here — such a fun mix! Sometimes I’m just amazed by the creativity behind small businesses like this. Unlike big chain stores, every detail here — from the decor to the products — feels personal and full of soul (though some items are a bit pricey 💸). Stepping into this shop really gave me good energy ✨. I’ve been following the owner on Instagram for a while and finally got to visit. I spent over 20 minutes inside and left with some mushrooms, hand-drawn merch, and a cute hanging decoration 🛍️. I couldn’t wait to share this gem! (Today felt like a Somerville mini-tour 🚶♀️. Of all the places I visited, this was my favorite. Nearby, Celeste serves delicious Peruvian food 😋. Also… what’s good at Bloc Cafe? I tried two items and both were disappointments 😅. Any coffee shop recommendations around? ☕ And what about Bow Market? So many options — I’m overwhelmed! Help a foodie out! 🙏) #BostonLocal #SmallBusiness #MushroomLover #SomervilleMA #UniqueStores #BostonGuide #FoodieFinds