32 Best Cafes in Cambridge

“Delicious, Yummy, Friendly, Locally owned, with baking ingredients specialities! We’re so happy to have this warm and inviting place around the corner from where we live. #support local !!“

“Excellent coffee shop. It's rather hard to find (see my photo with an arrow pointing to the cafe). Inside there's a coffee shop vibe, with lots of people on laptops. They serve beer and wine in addition to coffee, and I wonder if there's more of a wine bar vibe in the evening. I've ordered espresso beverages a couple times and they're great.“

“Though I have not been to the Cafe in person, the sandwich I had from there was one of the best I have ever eaten! Can't wait to go in person. 5 stars.😋“

“So sad. Today was their last day in Allston. Going to miss them...and their banana bread!“

“Amazing Staff, amazing food !!! If You’re in Harvard Sq. don’t miss out!“

“Dado is the best kept secret in Cambridge. A beautiful café that feels so peaceful, considered and thoughtful in its every detail—the perfect place to sit with a friend, or take some time to just be alone and read a book. The co-owner Namwon has great energy. He was always really kind and welcoming to me and my boyfriend (we are from Australia, but Dado felt like a little slice of home). The food is really tasty (I could never go past their egg-salad sandwich; my partner loves the bibimbap wrap), and Dado, of course, has an amazing selection of teas. More than just feeding the body, all the meals felt like they were nourishing the soul. Just good honest cooking—maybe the rarest of things today. We’re about to leave Harvard this semester, and one of the great things we’ll miss is Dado.“

“I got a bite to eat (noodles with mixed vegetables) at an affordable place nearby to where I was working. The food was delicious, the staff was very friendly and the atmosphere was delightful. I will definitely eat here again if I am in the area. Loved it.“

“It was just another day of Ivy League networking for this metropolitan girl. After inhaling more liquid than I could hold (I nearly leaked myself in front of a prospect!), i sprinted to tatte’s single person restroom. A smooth man came out just in time. As I put my hand out to open the door, he said “oh no, someone’s still in there”. I quivered and stomped my right foot for two minutes in confusion until a second man exited the same restroom (were they brothers? sure looked like it!). First I wondered what they were doing together in there. Then I said to myself “hey! don’t judge, some people need help in the bathroom.” He had a big smile on his face. So did I!“

“Place was pretty cool. They serve breakfast and lunch here. Friendly staff working and great neighborhood. The most amazing display of humanity was displayed by a customer named Maria who i believe worked at the registry of deeds. She paid for a woman who was having language barrier issues meal. The lady wanted a sub but she and the cashier couldn't figure it out. So she pointed out things and was able to order the meal for the older woman. What a great place and awesome hunan being“

“Burger is the best for me 😘“

“Tatte is an amazing bakery, always my first stop on my trips to Boston, offering savory and sweet offerings, combining the Israeli traditions with American tastes. Watch for example the use of za'atar or sesame seeds. If you can, get some of the nut cake which is remarkable. Their coffee is also third wave level“

“Beautiful vibes here I love the sweets like the brownies my top 1 along with the cappuccinos they make here as well as Orange juice and also best to come here to relax and enjoy the WiFi here everything is excellent 👍😋“

“I went to Luxor Cafe and was very impressed. The coffee was excellent, the food was delicious, and the service was great. The ambiance was also very pleasant. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for good coffee, a good meal, and a nice atmosphere !!“

“Enjoyed my apple cider during rainy evening tonight. Friendly and accommodating staff!“

“The Little Crepe Cafe is a neighborhood within a neighborhood. Warm and welcoming, the crepes are delicious, and it is a fun gathering place. The owners have created a community, with chess nights on Wednesdays and open mic poetry on Fridays, that is unique in all of Cambridge. Every time I am nearby I think about trying a new restaurant, but The Little Crepe Cafe draws me back in. A sweet moment of Paris when in Boston.“

“Great find. Peaceful, comforting vibe. Great staff. Restroom for customers. Tables. Had a delicious maple scone and iced Americano.“

“This coffee & bakery was a part of the Harvard Art Museums.

Flat White / Iced: I actually don't have much words to comment since I am not a coffee expert. Just ordinary and qualified I suppose. However, it really saved my life from feeling thirsty in the museum, where people couldn't drink or even bring beverages in.“

“The cafe is ok, the reason for my review is that now the second time my coffee order was either forgotten or it took the other time 20 minutes to get my cortado. I saw it standing on the counter for 10 minutes so it was already cold. Got though a new one after complaining. So…kind of good service“

“Saw this cafe near Cambridge and decided to try it with some friends 😛✨

. What drew me in initially was the ube tiramisu, which is something I’ve never tried before. It was quite good and the ube flavor prevalent, but the only thing is the cake felt too cakey and not as soaked/moist as a tiramisu typically should be. However, the banh mi was SO good and the meat perfectly flavored. The bread was perfectly toasted and you could hear the slight crispness from biting into it. The Nutella walnut cookie was slightly too hard, which could’ve just been because it was overbaked or stale. However, the matcha was solid!

Service: It was quite packed in the cafe but the workers were so efficient, quick, and nice.

Atmosphere: It was quite hectic and crowded when I went on Saturday around noon. It gives very bustling busy cafe vibes and is the perfect place to chat with friends and study. Lots of windows and sunlight, cramped but abundant seating.

Overall, highly recommend this spot for a casual meetup and/or to get some quick studying done! Food was overall good!“

“My husband and I had the cornbread, raspberry currant muffin, cold brew flight, carnitas taco, elote taco, and avocado tostado. All of it was amazing and affordable!!“

“I know a student who lived here 3 years. Cabot house consists of several different buildings. Most are old but pretty well maintained. It's a bit of a walk to the main campus so if you are assigned here you may want to bring a bicycle. If you are a parent dropping off a student there are a few off-street parking spaces which are usually available and generally easier to get than trying to park at the other dorms.“

“The girls are always smiling and Carlos makes it more like family then business by knowing what people want as they are walking up to being on a first name basis with customers. You guys are an irreplaceable aspect of our little neighborhood. 5 stars does no justice.“

“Better Sorts is a great spot to hang out. The decor is great, it’s chill, and the drinks and snacks are great. The space is beautiful and the details, like glassware and cocktail accessories, are top notch. Hidden gem I. Downtown Boston!“

“I had my best coffee in Boston here. Perfect extraction, temp, and milk texture. Wonderful atmosphere for reading, sipping, people watching, and kissing. Things also just taste better when the barista wears a nice suede vest + neckerchief. 💯“

“Fantastic neighborhood supermarket with a terrific set of cooks offering all sorts of breakfast and lunch options. Owner Raj manages to generate an atmosphere amongst employees and customers alike that is 🌱soothingly harmonious 💐.
Gracias amigos 🙏“

“This Tatte location has a shorter menu than other Tatte cafés, and some dishes we wanted—like the Croque Madame and lamb shakshuka—weren’t available. We ordered the regular shakshuka and a breakfast croissant, but honestly the food tasted pretty average and felt a bit below the standard of other locations.

The black sesame latte was excellent, though. The café itself is relatively small.“

“Just the other day me and a associate stopped by to brainstorm/study over coffee. I'll be brief, the staff is friendly. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming.

The vibe is definitely that of the thinking tribe. I tried the power bowl, that includes fresh spinach salad, also I tasted the wheat grain turkey sandwich, boiled eggs and a Gatorade.

Everything was delicious. I'll be back for more no doubt.“

“Always clean, staff is friendly, great food“

“Pacific St. Cafe is one of my favorite lunch spots in Cambridge. Excellent service and great selection of food including paninis, salads and drinks. The Moroccan lemonade is my favorite.“