Guidebook for Cambridge
Food Scene
Great neighborhood coffee shop! Super close, on the way to the Red Line.
133 locals recommend
1369 Coffee House
1369 Cambridge StGreat neighborhood coffee shop! Super close, on the way to the Red Line.
Definitely eat here if you like healthy or vegetarian food... best to go at off-times, it's often packed.
240 locals recommend
Life Alive Organic Cafe
765 Massachusetts AveDefinitely eat here if you like healthy or vegetarian food... best to go at off-times, it's often packed.
Excellent mediterranean coffee shop, off the beaten path, rarely crowded. Good for breakfast and they don't mind if you hang out for hours.
40 locals recommend
Andala Coffee House
286 Franklin StExcellent mediterranean coffee shop, off the beaten path, rarely crowded. Good for breakfast and they don't mind if you hang out for hours.
Yes there are two 1369 Coffeehouses (the other one is in Central Square). This is in Inman Square, a nice 10min walk from my place.
133 locals recommend
1369 Coffee House
1369 Cambridge StYes there are two 1369 Coffeehouses (the other one is in Central Square). This is in Inman Square, a nice 10min walk from my place.
Punjabi Dhaba
225 Hampshire StGood takeout/eat-in Northern Indian food.
My personal favorite Indian food place in Central. (There are quite a few but this one has a great Aloo Ghobi in my opinion).
Shalimar Of India Restaurant
546 Massachusetts AveMy personal favorite Indian food place in Central. (There are quite a few but this one has a great Aloo Ghobi in my opinion).
Awesome diner-style vegetarian food. They have great omelets all day. And decadent vegan desserts, and beer.
36 locals recommend
Veggie Galaxy
450 Massachusetts AveAwesome diner-style vegetarian food. They have great omelets all day. And decadent vegan desserts, and beer.
Open all night! Fast vegetarian delights and local foods of all kinds.
106 locals recommend
Clover Food Lab
1075 Cambridge StOpen all night! Fast vegetarian delights and local foods of all kinds.
A hidden old-Cambridge gem (for dinner, not really a cafe). Make sure you check the hours on their web site. And try the rose lemonade. :)
17 locals recommend
Baraka Cuisine
1728 Massachusetts AveA hidden old-Cambridge gem (for dinner, not really a cafe). Make sure you check the hours on their web site. And try the rose lemonade. :)
Everything Else
Whole Foods Market
413 Centre StAh yes, a Whole Foods down the street.
Squirrel Brand Park
Nice hangout in the summer.
barismo 364
364 BroadwayGreat neighborhood coffee shop!
Middlesex Lounge
315 Massachusetts AveDance music central.
MIT Museum
314 Massachusetts AveSuper interesting exhibits, changes often.
Mariposa Bakery
424 Massachusetts AveGreat baked goods, nice coffee shop closer to MIT.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great neighborhood bar. Mermaid on the ceiling. Sometimes crowded but worth it if you want unique neighborhood vibe and interesting music.
35 locals recommend
River Gods
125 River StreetGreat neighborhood bar. Mermaid on the ceiling. Sometimes crowded but worth it if you want unique neighborhood vibe and interesting music.
Brick & Mortar
567 Massachusetts AveBest mixed drinks in Central Square. Chill vibe.
Shopping
Toscanini's Ice Cream
159 First StAmazing ice cream flavors! World-famous. :)