Guidebook for Cambridge
Food Scene
This is one of our favorite neighborhood bars and restaurants. Casual atmosphere, easy going people, simple but tasty food and drink, and affordable to boot.
43 residents recomanen
Miracle of Science
321 Massachusetts AveThis is one of our favorite neighborhood bars and restaurants. Casual atmosphere, easy going people, simple but tasty food and drink, and affordable to boot.
Darwin's Ltd. - Mass Ave.
313 Massachusetts AveAMAZING sandwiches and delicious coffee.
A Cambridge institution - phenomenal baked goods, sandwiches, and coffee. The breakfast sandwich is Andy's favorite.
136 residents recomanen
Flour Bakery
190 Massachusetts AveA Cambridge institution - phenomenal baked goods, sandwiches, and coffee. The breakfast sandwich is Andy's favorite.
This is our go-to Indian place. Great for take-out, or a lunch buffet.
17 residents recomanen
India Pavilion
17 Central SquareThis is our go-to Indian place. Great for take-out, or a lunch buffet.
This place is an institution. If you're celebrating a special occasion, this is a great dinner spot. They also have a special burger - but only 18 per night!
73 residents recomanen
Craigie On Main
853 Main StThis place is an institution. If you're celebrating a special occasion, this is a great dinner spot. They also have a special burger - but only 18 per night!
This is another option for that anniversary or celebratory dinner. New American, so french-inspired local and seasonal food. James Beard award winner!
31 residents recomanen
Bondir
279A BroadwayThis is another option for that anniversary or celebratory dinner. New American, so french-inspired local and seasonal food. James Beard award winner!
Amazing place for sharing small plates, with incredible vegetarian options. Another one of those fantastic local places to celebrate. Always a memorable meal. Great patio too.
130 residents recomanen
Oleana
134 Hampshire StAmazing place for sharing small plates, with incredible vegetarian options. Another one of those fantastic local places to celebrate. Always a memorable meal. Great patio too.
We love the pizza at this place - sourdough crust and wood-fired, with great beer and wine.
They also have a nice little coffee cafe attached.
48 residents recomanen
Area Four
500 Technology SquareWe love the pizza at this place - sourdough crust and wood-fired, with great beer and wine.
They also have a nice little coffee cafe attached.
Spectacular sushi, as well as other pan-asian fare. This is a great dinner date spot, though we also love to call in for take-out.
74 residents recomanen
The Mad Monkfish (formerly Thelonious Monkfish)
524 Massachusetts AveSpectacular sushi, as well as other pan-asian fare. This is a great dinner date spot, though we also love to call in for take-out.
Dollar oysters Monday-Friday 5-7 pm, and great food all the time. Cool bar space as well.
15 residents recomanen
Viale
502 Massachusetts AveDollar oysters Monday-Friday 5-7 pm, and great food all the time. Cool bar space as well.
THIS PLACE IS A MUST-VISIT.
They always have new and unique flavors, and you can taste for free. Andy's fave is cocoa pudding, Tricia's is the butter chocolate chip.
115 residents recomanen
Toscanini's Ice Cream
159 First StTHIS PLACE IS A MUST-VISIT.
They always have new and unique flavors, and you can taste for free. Andy's fave is cocoa pudding, Tricia's is the butter chocolate chip.
Cafe Luna
612 Main StA terrific brunch spot, but often runs a wait (it's worth it).
Great for brunch, lunch, or dinner, this place is an affordable Harvard Sq favorite.
13 residents recomanen
Tory Row
3 Brattle StreetGreat for brunch, lunch, or dinner, this place is an affordable Harvard Sq favorite.
Great bar, and great food. We like sitting in the upstairs bar area. They also have a little patio for when the weather is nice, and a large downstairs dining room.
58 residents recomanen
Russell House Tavern
14 John F. Kennedy StGreat bar, and great food. We like sitting in the upstairs bar area. They also have a little patio for when the weather is nice, and a large downstairs dining room.
One of Tricia's favorite date spots, this place serves up terrific flatbread pizza in what was originally Cambridge's first firehouse. Cozy spot.
16 residents recomanen
Cambridge, 1.
27 Church StOne of Tricia's favorite date spots, this place serves up terrific flatbread pizza in what was originally Cambridge's first firehouse. Cozy spot.
Need a baked good or a coffee pick me up while wandering Harvard Sq? Stop in to Crema.
52 residents recomanen
Crema Cafe
27 Brattle StNeed a baked good or a coffee pick me up while wandering Harvard Sq? Stop in to Crema.
Tricia's favorite sushi spot, they also have a creative pan-asian menu, and some terrific and unique cocktails.
NAGA Restaurant (Permanently Closed)
Tricia's favorite sushi spot, they also have a creative pan-asian menu, and some terrific and unique cocktails.
Drinks & Nightlife
A great and local cocktail bar, just around the corner. Delicious food too! Has been a Central Sq institution for decades for a reason.
86 residents recomanen
Green Street
280 Green StA great and local cocktail bar, just around the corner. Delicious food too! Has been a Central Sq institution for decades for a reason.
Super hip and sort of hidden, this place has a speakeasy feel and is one of our favorite cocktail lounge. Find the door to the left of Central Kitchen and you're there (there's no sign to be found).
79 residents recomanen
Brick & Mortar
567 Massachusetts AveSuper hip and sort of hidden, this place has a speakeasy feel and is one of our favorite cocktail lounge. Find the door to the left of Central Kitchen and you're there (there's no sign to be found).
Daedalus
45 1/2 Mt Auburn StWe love the rooftop deck at this place!
Essentials
Just round the corner, this is a convenient and crunchy co-op grocery store. Great selection of health foods, though not always the cheapest. You don't need to be a member to shop here. Beer & wine.
42 residents recomanen
Harvest Co-Op Market
580 Massachusetts AveJust round the corner, this is a convenient and crunchy co-op grocery store. Great selection of health foods, though not always the cheapest. You don't need to be a member to shop here. Beer & wine.
Another grocery store just across from Harvest Co-Op, H Mart specializes in asian foods but has a wide selection.
117 residents recomanen
Hmart Cambridge
581 Massachusetts AveAnother grocery store just across from Harvest Co-Op, H Mart specializes in asian foods but has a wide selection.
Trader Joe's
748 Memorial DrTrader Joe's, not too far from our place.
Just a run of the mill supermarket. Great place for those cheap necessities.
58 residents recomanen
Star Market
20 Sidney StreetJust a run of the mill supermarket. Great place for those cheap necessities.
Whole Foods Market
413 Centre StAnother grocery option a short walk from home.
Everything Else
Lafayette Square
371 Massachusetts AveOne of the nearby HubWay bike rental spots.
Catch the subway here to get into Boston. Or, one stop towards Alewife gets you to Harvard Sq.
88 residents recomanen
Central station
Catch the subway here to get into Boston. Or, one stop towards Alewife gets you to Harvard Sq.