Often considered "the historic crossroads of Somerville," Union Square is a hotbed of transitioning business activity and cultural diversity. In the center of it all, USMS works hard to keep its district vital and forward-moving by promoting businesses new and old, organizing community events and connecting locals with the services they require.
Union Square Main Streets has also launched the new Design Annex, which is located in the same building as their administrative office. Developed as a coworking and networking space for creative industry professionals, the the Design Annex offers work space and also hosts an open house every Thursday from 9:30am to noon.
The Main Street approach was originally conceived in 1977 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as a way of maintaining the vitality of our nation's village centers. USMS is a nonprofit partnership of Union Square residents, local business owners, community leaders, the City of Somerville and the National Main Streets Center.
Located in the heart of Davis Square, Mike's has been a long-time local favorite for a casual bite to eat or drinks with friends. Along with a full bar, they dish up a huge selection of food from soups and salads to pizza and pastas, burgers and homemade ravioli.
Ample seating allows for plenty of customers to fill this often-busy establishment, and flat-screen TVs offer a place for sports fans to gather and watch games. Despite the popularity of this restaurant, the volume of music and TV is always adjusted to allow friendly conversation. Cafe windows and outdoor seating let you take the Square in with your slice and draft.
This tiny pizza restaurant offers an extensive menu and a variety of take-out and delivery options. A Harvard favorite, Dial-A-Pizza also specializes in wings.
Union Square Pizza is a petite pizza parlor located, as the name suggests, in Union Square. Stop in for a quick slice, or call for delivery to Somerville, Cambridge, Allston and Medford. Menu items include a variety of vegetarian specialty pizzas, subs, pasta, appetizers and Indian dinners.
Comfort food is the speciality in this hip and happening cafe. With an unmistakable orange sign and large pictures of various dishes adorning the windows, this store stands out on Somerville Avenue. With a varied and diverse menu, diners can choose between pizzas, pastas, salads, soups and much more. Healthy options are availiable as well, such as whole grain breads, whole wheat pasta and fish. The servers are always willing to mix and match different food items from the flexible menu.
