Oat Shop is an oatmeal cafe in Davis Square, and yes, you should stop by for some good oatmeal.

Diesel Cafe is a popular coffee shop in Davis Square with, interestingly, some pool tables.

Revival Cafe + Kitchen is a great coffee shop in Davis Square with good outdoor space. They also have two other locations in Alewife and Back Bay.

The Painted Burro is a really crowded, really fun Mexican place in Davis Square.

Saloon is a speakeasy in Davis Square that’s so dark you might fall asleep in there (though probably not if it’s burlesque night).

Martsa on Elm is a casual Tibetan place in Davis Square.

Rosebud is an American spot in Davis Square with a nice bar area and some good pie.

Tenoch is a counter-service Mexican place in Davis Square that serves great tortas.

Elm Street Taproom is a solid beer bar in Davis Square.

Dave's Fresh Pasta is an Italian market with very good sandwiches in Davis Square.

The Burren is an Irish Pub in Davis Square with lots of live music and a refreshing paucity of shamrocks on the walls.

Tsurumen is a ramen place in Davis Square that you have to get to quickly, because it’s only going to be open for 1,000 days.

Spoke is a tiny wine bar in Davis Square with small plates that make it worthy of going to even if you don’t like wine.

Posto is an Italian restaurant in Davis Square with great pizza.

Redbones is good barbecue spot in Davis Square.

Dragon Pizza is a great slice joint in Davis Square.