The Otherside Cafe

Students flock to the Other Side, a Greenwich Village-style haunt opposite Newbury Street, to sip apple-banana-pear-strawberry smoothies in a couch-lined loft filled with frayed booths. Menu picks include tangy pear-lemon-ginger juice, chicken salad with apples on whole wheat bread, and blueberry pie. Outdoor deck seating is available. This place dishes up American dishes. Expect the average...

In most cases a Newbury St. address means posh. Not at this spot for bohos, bearded backpackers and art students. Wide selection of craft and import beer alongside fruit smoothies and – yes! – all day breakfast. Chin-stroking suds snobs rub elbows with vegans and brunching carnivores sweating it off from the night before with a spicy bloody mary. Great place to conspicuously show off your high...

Part of this cafe's name can be attributed to its location on the other side of Newbury Street, a block west of Massachusetts Avenue. It is cosmic because of the atmosphere created by the artwork, music, staff, clientele and menu. Simple cafe fare is made fun with sandwiches and wraps containing items like avocado, boursin cheese, apples, sprouts and roast beef. The soups and salads are also...