While the kitchen churns out dependable interpretations of Thai classics like pad thai and spring rolls, don't make the mistake so many do of passing up Northern Thai specialties like haw moak, a mousse-like dish that steams chicken, spices, coconut milk and curry paste in banana leaves. Spice lovers have several multiple-alarm curries to enjoy. Coconut-lovers must sample the kitchen's most popular dessert, mango-and-coconut-cream sticky rice.

The staff here is friendly and accomodating, the place is nicely decorated and painted a nice and cheerful yellow, the food from beginning appetizer to the last spoonful of dessert is wonderful. Make sure to save room for dessert because the butterscotch pudding and their blood-orange float is the type of dessert you dream of after you leave the restaurant. Also their interesting historical ties to Brookline adds one extra layer of intrigue. The menu reflects the chef's committment to "farm fresh, seasonal fish and produce" or what they call 'modern American.'

This is a small space (little sister to a bigger location near MGH). Serving all sorts of crepes, from savory to sweet. It's not all that French in feel, but the food is really good so does that matter?

The Upper Crust, a locally owned pizza joint with locations blossoming throughout the city and surrounding areas, never fails to please when it comes to laid back and traditional thin crust pie. Salads and pastas served here as well: but this local Boston favorite reigns supreme when it comes to the pie. Delivery available at this location adjacent to the famed Coolidge Corner Moviehouse.

It's a good honest specimen of a dying breed around these parts: an American-Chinese restaurant where you can go with a paperback on a damp, chilly day, sit down, and get a cup of hot and sour soup for lunch (they actually do this very well), a spring roll, and a plate of something spicy and reasonably tasty with rice for six or seven dollars.

The perfect spot to indulge your sweet tooth, this Coolidge Corner locations keeps Finale's tradition of decadence and delight alive in Brookline. Whether you are in need of a warm cup of earl grey tea or a glass of dessert wine, this high end dessert spot keeps them coming back in droves. Hours: Sun-Mon 11-11, Tue-Thur 11-11:30, Fri-Sat 11-12:30

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Featuring big burritos that fill your "big mouth" (that's the translation of the restaurant's name not an insult towards you dear reader) you are sure to find some tasty Mexican treat to please you here. This is one of several locations. Hundreds of area office workers and residents call this bright, happy restaurant their second home. During the lunch and dinner hours, tables can be hard to come by, so many patrons take their tacos and quesadillas to go. Speedy counter service ensures that diners get what they want--and fast.

Serving the community for over three decades, The Coolidge Corner Clubhouse is a Cozy sports bar with tons of televisions and a large selection of domestic and imported beers. The variety and taste packs a serious punch! Their All-Star Lineup of food and drinks include 36 Microbrews on tap, Boston's largest Martini Menu, A Huge Dinner Menu including 50 different Sandwiches, 20 different Mexican food items, 30 different appetizers and Boston's Best Nachos (Boston's Largest Menu Variety), Boston's largest salads (over 40 different salad options), and a Brunch Menu that offers 18 items to choose from. The Sandwiches, named after Boston sports icons, include a Roger Clemens grilled chicken sandwich with broccoli, honey mustard and melted cheese. Most meals come with a heaping mound of their signature curly fries. Along with all the food superlatives you'll find at the CCC, this restaurant and bar has become the premier place in Brookline (and some say Boston) to watch your favorite team on the screen. Judging by the 20 HDTV's and their ability to show EVERY NFL Game it is no wonder they have a crowd on Sundays. They also show every BC football game. Come for the game stay for the food....even late night! Kitchen is open until 1:15am!

• • The Mile High Nachos are huge and one of the best in the city!