Inman Square
Inman Square is a desirable area for a number of reasons. First, you have the main drag, Cambridge Street, which is loaded with restaurants, coffee shops, a hardware store, and lots more. Next, it's a really well-located square that is close to a lot of other cool areas - walking distance to Union Square (and the green line extension), MIT/Kendall Square, Harvard campus, and Central Square. So while Inman Square is great, if you down to walk or bike, within about 15 minutes you can get to many other desirable parts of both Cambridge and Somerville.