COSMOPOLITAN EASTIE

A welcome change from East Boston's abundant Italian and Latin American eateries, 303 Cafe serves Euro-inspired caffeine fixes, breakfasts like crab cakes Benedict and Nutella French toast, and light lunches and dinners, including roasted salmon with cilantro salsa. The waffle fries come with homemade tzatziki for dipping, and don't leave without trying the cheesecake. Contributing to the hip feel are rotating art exhibits and spoken-word nights. 303 Cafe, 303 Sumner Street, East Boston, 617-569-3001, 303cafe.com