Wellesley, Massachusetts
The town of Wellesley, Massachusetts has a lively shopping district, and is home to Wellesley College, an historic Town Hall and The Village Church. The main shopping area is on Central St., and in Wellesley and Church Squares. Additional shopping can be found at Linden Square and Wellesley Hills. There are many women's clothing boutiques, home decor shops and a variety of restaurants in Wellesley. You can also find a very good bookstore, ice cream shops, a luggage store, shoe store, cheese shop, stationery stores, needlepoint shop, Italian grocer, saddlery, jewelers and an artist co-op. The commuter rail stops in downtown and Wellesley Hills making it is accessible from Boston. The Davis Museum on Wellesley's campus is a wonderful small museum with an impressive collection of old masters, contemporary artists and rotating special exhibits. The town of Wellesley has green spaces with walking trails through town and beyond. Exploring Wellesley is fun anytime of year.
Shops
Anderson's Jewelers - full service jeweler; diamonds, watches, precious stones, estate jewelry, gifts; 21 Grove St., 781-235-2029WEBSITE
Beauty and Main - cosmetics, skin care products, fragrances; 79 Central St., 781-237-1685WEBSITE
Bobbles & Lace - women's boutique; outfits, jewelry, accessories, swimwear, shoes; 93 Central St., 978-662-4108WEBSITE
Cache - home decor, pajamas; 16 Church St., 781-237-5516WEBSITE
Clementine - coming soon - February 2018 ; women's clothing boutique; Church Square, 781-235-9465WEBSITE
Clever Hand Gallery - locally made pottery, jewelry, framed art and more; 52 Central St., 781-235-3272WEBSITE
Comina - home decor, lighting; 566 Washington St., 781-431-2180WEBSITE
Dover Saddlery - riding apparel and accessories, horse tack and supplies; 595 Washington St., 781-235-1411WEBSITE
E.A. Davis Department Store - fine clothing and home decorating; 579 Washington St., 781-235-0688WEBSITE
Eileen Fisher - women's clothing shop; 53 Central St., 781-235-2065WEBSITE
European Manor - gifts and home furnishings; 556 Washington St., 781-235-8660WEBSITE
Fastachi - nuts and chocolates sold by the pound; also, marzipan, dried fruit; 24 Church St., 617-924-8787WEBSITE
Florijn Home - 90 Central St., 781-772-2180WEBSITE
Footstock - high quality footwear; 33 Central St., 781-431-1655WEBSITE
Gap - women's, men's and children's clothing; 74 Central St., 781-237-7767WEBSITE
GettiGear - comfortable athletic apparel; 91 Central St., 781-416-9800WEBSITE
Gretta Luxe - women's designer boutique; 94 Central St., 781-237-7010WEBSITE
Irresistibles - casual clothing for women; also jewelry and accessories; 70 Central St., 781-237-4811WEBSITE
Isabel Harvey - women's clothing, jewelry, accessories, home decor; 41 Central St., 781-237-3038WEBSITE
J. McLaughlin - women's and men's clothing; 12 Church St., 781-431-8539WEBSITE
Jarbo - women's clothing boutique; 72 Central St., 617-340-7091WEBSITE
Joel Bagnal - goldsmiths and jewelers, custom pieces, bridal jewelry, estate jewelry; 101 Central St., 781-235-8266WEBSITE
Kenzie - girls clothing shop at Linden Square, located a half mile away from downtown; 200 Linden St., 781-237-3666WEBSITE
LF Wellesley - women's boutique; 25 Central St., 781-239-8970WEBSITE
Lacrosse Unlimited - lacrosse apparel and equipment; 55 Central St., 781-235-5299WEBSITE
London Harness - leather bags, accessories, home office items; 45 Central St., 781-237-5950WEBSITE
Luxe Bond and Green - jewelry, watches, fine gifts, bridal registry; 60 Central St., 781-235-9119WEBSITE
Lyn Evans - women's clothing boutique; designer brands; casual and dressy; jewelry, handbags, accessories; 8 Church St., 781-235-0096WEBSITE
O'Neil Jewelers - jewelry store; 61 Central St., 781-235-1008WEBSITE
Page Waterman Gallery - art gallery, fine art framing; 26 Church St., 781-235-0430WEBSITE
Paper Source - stationery, gifts; 50 Central St., 781-446-6900WEBSITE
Papyrus - greeting cards, custom cards, gifts; 61A Central St., 781-235-1604WEBSITE
Patti Bros. Lighting and Furniture - lighting shop; furniture also; 15 Central St., 781-239-3322WEBSITE
Sloane & Ivy - women's clothing boutique; 22 Church St., 781-772-1653WEBSITE
Sprig & Vine - olive oils, vinegars; 83 Central St., 781-416-2012WEBSITE
Tumi - luggage, backpacks; 51 Central St., 781-237-7227WEBSITE
Tutto Italiano - imported Italian foods, groceries, meats and cheeses; 570 Washington St., 781-431-2250WEBSITE
Wasik's Cheese Shop - locally owned cheese shop, not open Sundays; 61 Central St., 781-237-0916WEBSITE
Wellesley Books - new and used books, children's department, unique cards and gifts; 82 Central St., 781-431-1160WEBSITE
Wellesley Holiday Boutique - gifts, decor, jewelry, women's clothing; 17 Central St., 781-431-1717WEBSITE
Wellesley Needlepoint Collection - supplies, accessories, classes; 22 Grove St., 781-235-2477WEBSITE
Wellesley Toy Shop - toys, educational items, games, stuffed animals; 59 Central St., 781-237-5757WEBSITE
Church Square - block of shops on the corner of Church St. and Washington St., small parking lot for shop patrons; 781-235-5600WEBSITE
Wellesley Square - shop, restaurant and business lists for downtown Wellesley; also, event informationWEBSITE
General Information
History of Wellesley - Wellesley Town web siteWEBSITE
Wellesley General Information - The Swellesley ReportWEBSITE
Restaurants
Altastrada - 92 Central St., 781-237-6100WEBSITE
Amarin of Thailand - Thai restaurant in downtown Wellesley, close to Wellesley Square; 27 Grove St., 781-239-1350WEBSITE
B. Good - casual lunch, dinner using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients; 102 Central St., 781-772-1804WEBSITE
Bertucci's - brick oven pizza, pasta dishes, desserts, specials; 380 Washington St., 781-239-0990WEBSITE
Blue Ginger - 583 Washington St., 781-283-5790WEBSITE
Bocado Tapas Wine Bar - lunch, dinner, tapas plates; 45 Church St., 781-772-2390WEBSITE
Bruegger's Bagel Bakery - good bagels, sandwiches and coffee; 97 Central St., 781-235-2358WEBSITE
Cafe Mangal - Mediterranean and American restaurant; Turkish influence; lunch, dinner, dessert menus; 555 Washington St., 781-235-5322WEBSITE
California Pizza Kitchen at Linden Square - California style original pizzas; salads, pasta dishes, desserts; located at Linden Square 0.7 miles from downtown; 183 Linden St., 781-416-3690WEBSITE
Captain Marden's - seafood restaurant, fish market, take-out; located at Linden Square 0.7 mile from downtown Wellesley; 279 Linden St., 781-235-3737WEBSITE
Cocobeet - juices, smoothies, salads, sandwiches; 57 Central St., 781-772-1213WEBSITE
J.P. Licks - ice cream, soft yogurt, cakes, hot chocolate, coffee, espresso, smoothies, frappes; 63 Central St., 781-416-1799WEBSITE
Juniper - lunch, dinner restaurant; Eastern Mediterranean dishes; 13 Central St., 781-446-6950WEBSITE
Lemon Thai Cuisine - Thai and Asian Fusion restaurant; lunch, dinner; 555 Washington St., 781-237-6996WEBSITE
Linden Store Delicatessen - deli serving sandwiches, wraps, soups, salads, breakfast items; counter seating; seasonal outdoor picnic tables; located at Linden Square 0.7 mile from downtown Wellesley; ; 162 Linden St., 781-235-9837WEBSITE
Maugus Restaurant - local diner serving breakfast all day, as well as lunch; also, Green specials; 300 Washington St., 781-235-9647WEBSITE
Old School Italian Pizzeria - pizzeria; also, calzones, sandwiches, pasta, salads; 552 Washington St., 781-235-8300WEBSITE
Peet's Coffee - coffee cafe, baked goods; 9 Central St., 781-235-0018WEBSITE
Quebrada Baking Co. - bakery; cakes, cupcakes, pastries, croissants, breads, coffee and tea; seating; located in Wellesley Hills 2 miles from downtown; 272 Washington St., 781-237-2111WEBSITE
Singh's Cafe - dinner; Indian food restaurant with vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes; 312 Washington St., 781-235-1666WEBSITE
Smith and Wollensky - coming soon - late April, 2018, steakhouse; Church Square, 617-600-3500WEBSITE
Starbucks - coffee cafe, baked goods, snacks; also located at Linden Square; 68 Central St., 781-237-5282WEBSITE
Takara Japanese Restaurant - lunch, dinner, entrees, sushi; located at Linden Square 0.7 mile from downtown Wellesley; 151 Linden St., 781-235-9888WEBSITE
The Cottage - brunch, lunch & dinner menus; seafood, chicken, steak, burgers, salads; located 1/2 mile from downtown; 190 Linden St., 781-239-1100WEBSITE
Truly Yogurt - ice cream shop; also, serving soft serve ice cream and frozen yogurt; located at Wellesley Square; 35 Grove St., 781-239-1356WEBSITE
Upper Crust - pizzeria; 99 Central St., 781-235-5011WEBSITE
Wellesley Bakery - breakfast, lunch, baked goods; cash only; 542 Washington St., 781-235-1171WEBSITE
Accommodations
The Wellesley College Club - membership not required to stay in their guest rooms; located at Wellesley College; 727 Washington St., 781-283-2700WEBSITE
Wellesley Bed & Breakfast - small b&b in town; 28 Eaton Court, 781-235-2828WEBSITE
Events, Activities, Attractions
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company - theater company in residence at Babson College; Carling-Sorenson Theater is venue for Shakespeare and other shows; 231 Forest St., 617-426-0863WEBSITE
Davis Museum and Cultural Center - museum located on Wellesley College campus; 106 Central St., 781-283-2051WEBSITE
MassBay Community College - community college in Wellesley Hills; 50 Oakland St., 781-239-3000WEBSITE
Massachusetts Horticultural Society at Elm Bank - gardens open to public, events, classes; located 1.7 miles outside of downtown; 900 Washington St., 617-933-4900WEBSITE
Wellesley College - college in downtown Wellesley; 106 Central St., 781-283-1000WEBSITE
Wellesley College Botanic Gardens - gardens on campus open to public; greenhouses are under construction; 106 Central St., 781-283-3094WEBSITE
Wellesley College Theatre - productions put on by the Wellesley College Theatre Department; 106 Central St., 781-283-2000WEBSITE
Wellesley Historical Society - 229 Washington St., 781-235-6690WEBSITE
Wellesley Repertory Theatre - professional theater group in residence at Wellesley College's Ruth Nagel Jones Theatre; 106 Central St., 781-283-2000WEBSITE
Wellesley Hiking Trails - Town site, trail descriptionsWEBSITE
Kids
Davis Museum and Cultural Center - museum located on Wellesley College campus; 106 Central St., 781-283-2051WEBSITE
MassBay Community College - community college in Wellesley Hills; 50 Oakland St., 781-239-3000WEBSITE
Massachusetts Horticultural Society at Elm Bank - gardens open to public, events, classes; located 1.7 miles outside of downtown; 900 Washington St., 617-933-4900WEBSITE
Wellesley College - college in downtown Wellesley; 106 Central St., 781-283-1000WEBSITE
Wellesley College Botanic Gardens - gardens on campus open to public; greenhouses are under construction; 106 Central St., 781-283-3094WEBSITE
Wellesley Historical Society - 229 Washington St., 781-235-6690WEBSITE
Wellesley Theatre Project - kid and teen friendly shows put on by elementary and high school aged student actors; 219 Washington St., 781-235-1550WEBSITE
List of Wellesley Playgrounds - theswellesleyreport.com; list of playgrounds, descriptions, picturesWEBSITE
Wellesley Hiking Trails - Town site, trail descriptionsWEBSITE
