r/boston is a subreddit with 781k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses boston, worst, looking for a, annoying, and traffic, and they frequently recommend/review chocolate chip cookies, pizza spot, and coffee roasters.
Welcome to r/Boston, your community for Boston & its surrounding areas. We enthusiastically celebrate our diversity, knowing it's the source of our city's unique energy. We're on a journey toward greater equity and dedicated to inclusion where all belong. This sub proudly reflects that path forward.
Popular Themes in r/boston
#1
Advice Requests
: "CPA who specializes in age 65+ in the Boston area Recommendations Please"
7 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Property Management Double Charged me for Rent - Do I have any Legal Recourse?"
1 post
#3
Self-Promotion
: "Full Size Mattress As Good as New Available for Pickup in Somerville for $50 (Negotiable)"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/boston
#1
Boston
66 posts
#2
Worst
15 posts
#3
Looking For A
15 posts
#4
Annoying
7 posts
#5
Traffic
5 posts
#6
Tired
5 posts
#7
Food
5 posts
#8
Hate
4 posts
#9
Events
4 posts
#10
Struggling
2 posts
Products Discussed in r/boston
Chocolate Chip Cookies
78 reviews
#1
Chocolate Chip Cookie
4.4★ from 14 reviews
#2
Levain
5.0★ from 7 reviews
#3
Chocolate Chip Cookies
4.8★ from 4 reviews
Pizza Spot
51 reviews
#1
Regina's
3.6★ from 5 reviews
#2
Pinocchio's
4.3★ from 4 reviews
#3
Pino's
4.5★ from 4 reviews
Coffee Roasters
42 reviews
#1
George Howell
4.8★ from 5 reviews
#2
Gracenote
4.7★ from 3 reviews
#3
Speedwell
4.0★ from 2 reviews
Flair Used in r/boston
#1
Serious Replies Only
: "Resources for DV shelters/homelessness."
11 posts
#2
Tourism Advice 🧳 🧭 ✈️
: "Visiting with toddlers: need recs"
8 posts
#3
Event 📅
: "Long line in Fenway (going into Van Ness st)"
8 posts
#4
Dining/Food/Drink 🍽️🍹
: "Best Thai spot you've been to, and what did you order?"
7 posts
#5
Arts/Music/Culture 🎭🎶
: "Boston250 on July 4th with Ta-Nehisi Coates at The Oration at Faneuil Hall"
5 posts
#6
Traffic🚦⛔⚠️ 😠 🚙 🚗
: "PSA: Do NOT trust JSC Transportation with your children's lives!!!"
4 posts
#7
Moving 🚚
: "Will parking a Uhaul in on a residential street overnight get me a ticket?"
3 posts
#8
I think I am special and made my own post
: "Dear Cyclists"
3 posts
#9
NE Revolution ⚽
: "Getting an autograph from the French team at 4 Seasons"
3 posts
#10
Celtics 🏀
: "Parallels between Haaland and Tatum are insane. Never thought I’d see athletes from two completely different sports being so similar"
3 posts
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+70k members(9.8%)
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Last updated: July 6, 2026