By Erica Thompson

Boston is known for its unique urban atmosphere, premier universities, user-friendly public transportation, overload of co-eds and exceptionally early closing times. For those looking to satisfy a sweet tooth or chow down on a greasy slice of pizza after a long night, you won’t go hungry at these nocturnal-friendly eateries.

Papa John’s Pizza

971 Tremont St., Boston

Delivers until 3 a.m., 7 days a week.

Nan Ling

179 Massachusetts Ave., Boston

Open until 2:45 a.m., 7 days a week.

University House of Pizza

452 Huntington Ave., Boston

Open until 1 a.m., 7 days a week.

Il Mondo

682 Huntington Ave., Boston

Open until 1 a.m., 7 days a week.

Sicilia’s Pizza

840 Commonwealth Ave., Boston

Open until 1:45 a.m. Sunday-Thursday and 2:45 a.m. Friday-Saturday.

Sunrise Chinese Food

33 Tremont St., Boston

Open until 2 a.m., 7 days a week.

Falafel Corner

8 1/2 Eliot St., Cambridge

Open until 3 a.m. Monday-Saturday and 1 a.m. Sundays.

Moody’s Falafel Palace

25 Central Square

Open until 3 a.m. Thursday-Saturday and 1 a.m. Sunday-Wednesday.

New Golden Gate Restaurant

66 Beach St., Chinatown

Open until 4 a.m., 7 days a week.

Cafe Pompeii

278 Hanover St., Boston

Open until 3:30 a.m., 7 days a week.

Restless at midnight? Instead of pacing around your apartment, why not go bowling?

Boston Bowl

820 William T. Morrissey Blvd., Boston

Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Hankering for some homemade cookies at 2 a.m.? Pick up the necessary ingredients at any of these grocery/convenience stores.

Shaw’s

53 Huntington Ave., Boston

Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Stop & Shop (South Bay Plaza)

1100 Massachusetts Ave., Dorchester

Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Store 24

1219 Commonwealth Ave., Allston

Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Running low on gas after a long drive? Hit up these 24/7 gas stations.

Egleston Square Citgo

3055 Washington St., Roxbury

Shell

302 W. Broadway, South Boston