SomervilleIndependent business
Union Square
Bow Market
A Union Square shopping and dining destination built around more than thirty small businesses and a shared courtyard.
Small businessesShared courtyardFood and retail
Cross-city category
Independent business
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7 documented recordsCambridgeIndependent business
Porter Square
Cambridge Naturals
A family-owned Porter Square shop for supplements, body care, organic foods, bulk herbs, and practical wellness products.
Family-ownedWellness productsOrganic groceries
SomervilleIndependent business
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Comicazi
A Highland Avenue shop for comics, graphic novels, vintage toys, games, and community events.
ComicsGraphic novelsGames
CambridgeIndependent business
Harvard Square
Harvard Book Store
A locally owned independent Cambridge bookstore known for new, used, and remaindered books plus author events.
Independent bookstoreUsed booksAuthor events
SomervilleIndependent business
Davis Square
Magpie
An independent Highland Avenue shop carrying jewelry, stationery, housewares, gifts, and small-batch design goods.
Independent shopJewelryStationery
CambridgeIndependent business
Porter Square
Porter Square Books
An independent Cambridge bookstore with author events, book clubs, staff picks, and the Page & Leaf Cafe.
Independent bookstoreAuthor eventsBook clubs
SomervilleIndependent business
Union Square
Taza Chocolate Factory Store
A Somerville factory store for stone-ground chocolate, with samples, viewing windows, and reservation-based tours.
Factory storeChocolate samplesReservation-based tours