šÆ Mommaās Grocery + Wine: Cambridgeās Quirky Gem
šÆ Local Flavors, Pretty Finds, and Maple Ice Cream Tucked at 2304 Massachusetts Ave, this spot isnāt your average grocery storeāitās more like a curated pantry for food lovers. Think seasonal eats, wines, fresh flowers, and a vibe that feels equal parts āfarm standā and ācozy cottage.ā Itās my favorite in Boston, hands down. š± What Makes It Special Local Love: They partner with nearby farms, so everything feels small-batch and intentional. Produce, snacks, even the wineāyou can taste the care. (Fair warning: Prices run higher than big supermarkets, but the quality? Worth it.) Maple Ice Cream š¦: My kryptonite. Rich, creamy, and packed with pure maple flavorāsweet but not cloying. My friend jokes itās ājust like DQ,ā but I beg to differ. This is next-level. Aesthetic Heaven: The decor? Chefās kiss. Jars of beans lined up like my grandmaās pantry (so nostalgic š„¹), fresh blooms in mismatched vases, and little nooks that make you want to snap 50 photos before shopping. Every visit feels newāthey rearrange things just enough to surprise you. š My Cambridge Ritual Start with cold udon (my go-to pre-shopping fuel). Stop here for maple ice cream (non-negotiable). If time allows: Cross the street to Pemberton Farm for a new plant šæātheir selection is gorgeous. š Nearby Hidden Gems Glassripple: A cute shop with handcrafted goodsāperfect for unique gifts. Bagelsaurus: Everyone raves about their bagels, but they close at 2 PM. As a self-proclaimed ālazy person,ā Iāve never made it. Someone please report back? š Mommaās feels like a little slice of āslow livingā in the city. Whether youāre grabbing ice cream, a bottle of wine, or just soaking in the vibe, itās the kind of place that makes you fall a little more in love with Boston. Iām determined to soak it all in before I leaveāthis oneās a keeper. #CambridgeFinds #LocalEats #CozyShops