đŻ Mommaâs Grocery + Wine: Cambridgeâs Quirky Gem
đŻ Local Flavors, Pretty Finds, and Maple Ice Cream Tucked at 2304 Massachusetts Ave, this spot isnât your average grocery storeâitâs more like a curated pantry for food lovers. Think seasonal eats, wines, fresh flowers, and a vibe that feels equal parts âfarm standâ and âcozy cottage.â Itâs my favorite in Boston, hands down. đ± What Makes It Special Local Love: They partner with nearby farms, so everything feels small-batch and intentional. Produce, snacks, even the wineâyou can taste the care. (Fair warning: Prices run higher than big supermarkets, but the quality? Worth it.) Maple Ice Cream đŠ: My kryptonite. Rich, creamy, and packed with pure maple flavorâsweet but not cloying. My friend jokes itâs âjust like DQ,â but I beg to differ. This is next-level. Aesthetic Heaven: The decor? Chefâs kiss. Jars of beans lined up like my grandmaâs pantry (so nostalgic đ„č), fresh blooms in mismatched vases, and little nooks that make you want to snap 50 photos before shopping. Every visit feels newâthey rearrange things just enough to surprise you. đ 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 đżâtheir selection is gorgeous. đ Nearby Hidden Gems Glassripple: A cute shop with handcrafted goodsâperfect for unique gifts. Bagelsaurus: Everyone raves about their bagels, but they close at 2 PM. As a self-proclaimed âlazy person,â Iâve never made it. Someone please report back? đ Mommaâs feels like a little slice of âslow livingâ in the city. Whether youâre grabbing ice cream, a bottle of wine, or just soaking in the vibe, itâs the kind of place that makes you fall a little more in love with Boston. Iâm determined to soak it all in before I leaveâthis oneâs a keeper. #CambridgeFinds #LocalEats #CozyShops