Old Town Bar and Restaurant is located on what was once a robust Gilded Age shopping district called the Ladies' Mile. Today, it draws an eclectic mix of locals and travelers who want to hole up and watch a game or catch a break from the bustle of the surrounding Union Square area. (It's my go-to spot to chill out when I'm showing friends the city.)
A California institution where you can still visit and dine, Saugus Cafe began as a humble spot opened by James Herbert Tolfree. The restaurant was initially called Saugus Eating House and was located in the railroad depot across the street from its current residence. Following its acquisition by brothers Richard and Martin Wood in 1890, the restaurant's name was changed in 1899 to Saugus Cafe