Meet new friends at Coffee Turco over Turkish black tea prepared using stacked teapots called “çaydanlık,” and a selection of traditional Turkish breads, spreads, and sweet and savory treats from simit to eggs menemen to halloumi.

Address: 483 Cambridge St, Allston

Public Transit: Brighton Ave @ Cambridge St stop on the 66 and 57 bus lines, 12 minute walk from the Harvard Ave train station on the B Line

Parking: This part of Allston is notorious for towing (especially in the Walgreens and CVS parking lots). Parking available on Cambridge, Hano, and Penniman St.