41 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 !!“

“This is a great little coffee shop with good coffee and great vibes. There is a good amount of seating available despite the small space with a few bar stools. Both baristas were very friendly and helpful to myself and another international customer. They gave both of different ideas for places to visit and see while we were in town. The food looked great but I did not eat there so I can’t really rate that side of the business.“

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

“I visited this shop for the first time today, and the atmosphere was both cozy and tidy! The staff were incredibly friendly. The owner, in particular, was exceptionally helpful—he gave me all the pens in the shop for free, helping me solve a major work problem! He said he didn't need any thanks from me! I was truly deeply moved.“

“We ate at bom dough when we visited my grandson who lives on Cambridge Street . Food was delicious and unique. Would love to send him a gift card , and would also eat there again if we visit him.“

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

“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.😋“

“Loved eating breakfast here“

“Came in for lunch and was delighted by the tofu puff bento box. The sauce was flavorful while the vegetable sides offered a lovely contrast. I was also a big fan of the tea egg. I’ll come back to try the tea and smoothies and enjoy the cute space.“

“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.“

“Several years ago, I went to Sweet Touch for the first time, memorably for a delectable breakfast preceding a momentous event. I have returned there several times, generally for lunch. In the image: From the other end of the crosswalk, the green light still speaks to me.“

“Erica at the register was so nice and she had some great recommendations. Their pita Mac was one of the best burgers I ever had. I loved their hummus and the green feta dip. The rotisserie chicken was delicious also. I will definitely be back“

“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!!“

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

“The baklava latte and Spanish biscoff are delicious! There’s always a place to sit and a great vibe in the cafe (unlike lovestruck which kicked me out for using my laptop 🤨). Very grateful for the student discount and wifi, which are rare in Cambridge. Love it here and will def be back often!“

“Ube all day!!! 💜 Finally checked out Ube Kafe in Somerville and it did not disappoint. We tried the ube tiramisu, ube cookies, ube coffee, and a few other treats and everything was so good. Such a fun spot if you love ube or just want to try something different. Definitely worth checking out and I’ll absolutely be back! 🥰“

“This is a very good cafe right on Harvard square, part of a larger chain for people visiting who haven't seen it before. I enjoy the food at the Tatte chain in general, but the service and atmosphere here make it particularly highly recommended. I really like the pull steak sandwich on Reuban. I've always gotten take out here, which is easy with apps. The workers here got me my orders efficiently and were extremely polite.“

“My favorite part of Cicada is how it suddenly feels you are so far away from Cambridge. The combination of being so kindly met by the staff and to have food that is so exquisitely executed creates a joyful atmosphere where our group of 3 had an incredible experience. Will always come back!“

“Their specialty lattes (this specific one was black sesame latte) and cappuccino are absolutely amazing. I requested almond milk for my cappuccino and it tasted almost like whole milk because the foam was just perfect and the espresso was nutty, which is my favorite.“

“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 👍😋“

“Staff are nice and have good service“

“Delicious food and great coffee drinks! Excellent service from everyone and a super cute space —- highly recommend!“

“The cold cut banh mi included fresh crispy pickled vegetables, crunchy bread, and creamy pate and mayo. Combined each bite was delightful. The triberry crepe was elevated from your standard dessert crepe by crunchy oats, honey, and chunky strawberry jam that seemed to have a hint of tea.“

“Tatte always hits well on all fronts. Their drinks are always good, the space is tasteful and great for studying, working or meeting people. The few things I have tried as far as food goes have all been on point as well. Highly recommend this place.“

“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 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.“

“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.“

“Absolutely delightful cafe/bakery. Wholly gluten free. Getting amazing scones and the BEC breakfast sandwich without having a single contaminant worry is just the best. The level of craftsmanship is astounding. Everything there is just so good.“

“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!“

“such an adorable spot. bumpin on the weekend. the coffee was amazing: rich and smooth, and the pastries were on point, not too sweet and really fresh. loved the super chill atmosphere and the clean, unfussy design. perfect spot for a slow morning or a laptop hour. would come back for sure, it’s one of those places that just hits.“

“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.“

“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.“

“I support and have been to clover many times, especially in my neighborhood Kendall sq, now finally getting around to a review. This place is great for lunch and a quick dinner option. Can order ahead for pick up. On this visit, I ordered one of the newer items- Verde bowl with spicy tender pork. I've never had fake pork before and I quite I liked it. The bowl itself was obviously well thought out and balanced, very flavorful with a good mix of textures and crunch. I might hesitate to order again tho as it has fried plantains/tostones and fried jalapenos which I could get without, but then it seems to become an even smaller portion than it was. I does feels it a bit expensive for what it is, but most things in this area are. Moreover, they do care about their where they get their ingredients, so I don't mind paying for that. The sides are great including the hummus, fries soups, beverages etc. I've had several other sandwiches including the meatball sub and falafel. Overall my only issue is they use more oil in their items (eg fried falafel or oily meatballs) than my tummy is used to. Tasty though nonetheless, and would be fine for those with less sensitive stomachs. I will continue to support this trailblazing vegetarian/ vegan establishment who sources locally, and hope to see more thoughtful places like it in the immediate future. Kudos to the food lab !“

“A hidden neighborhood gem we discovered while visiting Boston this past weekend. Our hotel was situated in a bit of a no-man’s land that made it difficult to do our usual walking to find good coffee in the AM but I’m glad we persisted. I found the Black Sheep Market after a refusal for settling for DD coffee. This spot was a brisk 10 min walk from our hotel- we got there shortly after doors opened on Sunday and while coffee drew us in we quickly discovered their incredibly solid selection of store made donuts and baked goods. I am going to be dreaming about the Boston Creme donut I left with for some time. Nothing better on the planet when it comes to donuts than that one right there. My husband ordered a cinnamon and sugar donut which he exclaimed melted in his mouth, and for our son who had been studying French- a chocolate croissant- delectable! The coffee - the reason we went at all- was hot, fresh, and delicious. Also warmed our hands on the cold walk back to the hotel for a bonus! The shop itself offered a wide variety of other goods - which we didn’t need that particular morning, but I’d love to have just around the corner if I lived in this Cambridge area neighborhood.
Thanks for a great cup of coffee, excellent service and a most memorable donut!“

“We stayed 4 days in Cambridge, just 200m away from Sarah’s. We came to have breakfast here the first day, and so we did for the rest of our stay (because it was so good!!). They have lots of options, from egg sandwiches, to wraps and pancakes. Also the employees are super friendly and impressive, as they are able to cook this many different things. We will miss them. Will definitely recommend to any person I know“

“Went in with some friends for coffee we are visiting from Canada and the service here was amazing. The lady behind the counter came to take our order as the line was big. We enjoyed everything and will defiantly be back next time we are in town.“

“smooth latte, nice to have a decaffeinated lattee.“