Cleveland Circle, Brookline/Brighton Neighborhood Guide
Explore the Brookline, MA Neighborhood
At the crossroads of Beacon Street and Chestnut Hill Avenue is Cleveland Circle, a vibrant neighborhood that blends the best of urban and suburban living. With Boston College less than a mile away, and the Green Line T providing easy access into the heart of Boston, Cleveland Circle is home to college students, young professionals and families alike.
Tree-lined streets, a mix of housing options and plenty of green space make this neighborhood a quieter alternative to the bustle of downtown Boston. The area boasts a welcoming vibe, with a variety of restaurants, cafes, and shops along its main thoroughfares, inviting passersby to linger and explore.
Recreation is at the heart of Cleveland Circle where you can run or walk around the picturesque Chestnut Hill Reservoir, skate and swim at the Reilly Memorial Recreation Center, or stay active enjoying the ball fields and tennis courts at Cassidy Playground.
With its ideal location on the border of Brookline and Boston, Cleveland Circle's quieter neighborhoods and easy access into Boston make this a gem of a community.
Restaurants/Eateries
- Amelia's Taqueria , 1936 Beacon Street
- Café Landwer , 383 Chestnut Hill Avenue
- Cityside Bar & Restaurant , 1960 Beacon Street
- Eagle's Deli, 1918 Beacon Street
- My Happy Hunan Kitchen , 1926 Beacon Street
- Pino's Pizza , 1920-A Beacon Street
Shopping
- Cleveland Circle Hardware , 1920 Beacon Street
- Newton Centre (shops and restaurants), intersection of Beacon Street, Centre Street and Langley Road
- Reservoir Wine & Spirits , 1922 Beacon Street
- Star Market , 1717 Beacon Street
Recreation
- Cassidy Playground , 379 Chestnut Hill Avenue
- Chestnut Hill Reservoir , 355 Chestnut Hill Avenue
- Reilly Memorial Recreation Center (rink and pool), 355 Chestnut Hill Avenue
- Shubow Playground , 1825 Commonwealth Avenue
- Waldstein Playground , 1 Strathmore Road
Things To Do
- Boston College , 140 Commonwealth Avenue
- Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site , 99 Warren Street
- McMullen Museum of Art at Boston College , 2101 Commonwealth Avenue
- Waterworks Museum , 2450 Beacon Street



