50 Best Coffee Shops in Cambridge

“Went for the first time and everything was great!!“

“Great food and coffee and tea! Friendly staff! Beautiful atmosphere with lots of light and pleasing design.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Had an hour to burn and found this local brewery.
1. Variety of beers. The pumpkin beer was a win!
2. Nice place to chill out - alone or with friends.
3. Cafe operates separately inside the brewery. Food is good and hand held.
4. Patio seating, too.
Support your local brewer!“

“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!“

“10/10 experience! Great coffee and breakfast. Love the vibe of the atmosphere!“

“Staff are nice and have good service“

“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!!“

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

“I loved hanging out there.“

“Brought my mom to Blank Street for the first time at this location and she said “this is the best coffee I’ve ever had”. The baristas here were so sweet, so fast with my order, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience! RB and Susie helped us out today and they need raises IMMEDIATELY“

“Great close by coffee shop. Loved it.“

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

“Delicious fresh authentic Liège waffles! Service was friendly and fast , highly recommended !!“

“I can't recommend Korean Momma enough! We ordered an OG Burnt Basque Cheesecake for my boyfriend's birthday, and it was honestly the best Basque cheesecake we've ever had. The texture was perfectly creamy and custardy with that beautifully caramelized top, and the flavor was incredible, not overly sweet and just absolutely delicious.

What made the experience even more special was how kind and accommodating Su Jean and Duly were. They were able to make a special order for us outside of their regular drop schedule, which completely surprised my boyfriend and made his birthday so memorable. They even included an extra slice of their chocolate Basque cheesecake, which was such a thoughtful surprise.

If you're looking for a cake outside one of their scheduled drops, I'd absolutely recommend reaching out to ask about a special order. They were wonderful to work with, and the extra effort meant so much to us.“

“I visited the tea shop while visiting family nearby to check out their selection of oolong teas from Taiwan. The staff helped me pick out a few choices. I was blown away by a couple of the teas and was surprised when I looked back at my receipt. Very fair prices for the level of tea. Highly recommend.“

“Wow, if you like the best of the best in Craft beer, you gotta stop by, grabbed the garlic knots too, they were delicious...“

“I loved hanging out there.“

“We were visiting from out of town and were recommended by a friend to try this cafe out. It was absolutely amazing. The prices were extremely reasonable and the pastries themselves were fantastic. They looked incredible and tasted wonderful. I was able to get a decent London Fog in Boston (which is something I had a hard time finding). I got a coffee bean pastry which had an amazing chocolate/coffee mousse flavor (and texture)! My son got a cinnamon roll which he loved. My other son was having a hard time choosing and the person behind the counter was so sweet and gave him a cream filled pastry that they had extras of. This cafe is high end, but without the high end price tags. If I’m ever in Boston again, I will definitely come back. 1000% would recommend.“

“Loved eating breakfast here“

“Went for the first time and everything was great!!“

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

“Simply the best! The Little Blue Bakery was the talk of the party for my daughters Graduation Party. Not only is the food cart ridiculously charming, the food, drinks, and coffee were such a hit. I loved working with Hannah and didn’t realize all her treats are HOME MADE. I was so happy to have discovered this hidden gem and to introduce @thelittlebluebakery to Metro West.“

“I was happy to see that this space remained as a coffee shop, and Call Me Honey is quite a good one. Their espresso has a nice depth to it; the iced red eye had notes of caramel and fruit, and my wife’s special pearl latte was buttery smooth. Their chocolate tahini liege waffle was chewy and buttery with a nice crisp to it. The baristas were kind and attentive, bringing coffee to folk’s tables as they sat. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and will definitely visit again!“

“OGGI is not one thing. Looking like a pizzeria at first glance, it is! With large inexpensive slices. But check out the menu of creative burgers and my own fave, a caprese smoked salmon sandwich with pesto. The high-end comfort food cooked with love by Steve is perfectly complemented by wine, beer, and full-bar offerings. Free jazz Thursday evenings and low-cover gigs many nights make this not just another pizza joint but a full- service jazz bar. Best post-pandemic discovery in the Square.“

“I’ve worked in this area for a year and a half and tried every coffee shop in the area and Bakey is hands down the best for Americano pastries and their bagels are light and fluffy. The service is excellent, fast and friendly you won’t be sorry. This is the first review I’ve ever written, it’s that good.“

“Fair price and proper specialty coffee. Had an espresso (clockwork house blend). Friendly barista. Got a bag of chimera cold brew to go. Looking forward to trying pastries on next visit. Convenient to cycle here as bluebike stand is right at the door.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Paris is the best, and I mean, BY FAR BY A LARGE MARGIN, the best barista I’ve met in my life. I’ve been here only once and she perfectly remembered all the details of my order, and my name! She is incredible, kind, and very talented as well. It’s so uplifting to see people who are so good at their jobs!“

“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.“

“Sometimes you get a niçoise salad and think you will get less fish than the person who just orders the seared salmon. Not so! I got beautiful and delicious green beans and potatoes etc with a lovely cut of salmon on top. And a nice latte too. The fellow at the counter was so friendly and nice, despite my indecision because it was my first time there. Had lots of fun with a friend and great, filling food that I felt good eating. Will be back.“

“Ice cream is always excellent.“

“the best under 20.00 you're gonna find.“

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

“From NJ, I've had great pizza. 1st time in Boston, and Anthony's Pizza is Excellent 👍, it's better to take out than dine in. Got a large veggie pizza, not as large as Jersey does but it's tasty, fresh tomato sauce and veggies, dough is soft, thin and slightly sweet. One bite everybody knows the rules, 9/10 for me, if it was a bit larger it'd be perfect (could eat more it's so tasty 😋) thank you!!“

“This Starbucks is a MUCH better option than the Lechmere pickup. The fact that im in this area 3-4x/week and have never known about this Starbucks being here and public for all shows how much they need to advertise. Even my friend who lives here didn’t know about it.

You just go up the escalator and there it is - It’s modern, lots of seating with natural light, i might sit here for work more than the Tatte.“

“I had the best experience here! I was invited in to try some of their food, and everything was seriously so good. The bagels were fresh and delicious, and everyone working there was incredibly kind and welcoming. Such a great spot and definitely somewhere I’d come back to!“

“Great coffee all around, but the barista, Emma, makes the best mocha lattes, hands down!!! I sometimes don’t get coffee if she’s not the one making it. I hope someone from Ripple sees this and gives her the props she deserves!“

“Too expensive but very good“

“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! 🥰“

“We’ve been eating here a few times a year (other than during Covid) for about 10 years we’ve never had anything other than exceptional food. The sticky bun is the star of the show (aka for extra goo!!!!) but everything that is to your personal taste is fantastic.“

“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.“

“Julio was awesome! Didn't know Dunkin offered sugar-free sweeteners 😋.“

“The only reason I'm going to give them these stars is because they won't post my 1 star my experience today was horrible the staff at the floral department should be suspended or fired went there to purchase flowers and the woman (Stephanie) and the acting manager(Ryan) the woman was not happy anyone who asked for anything besides the price she rolled her eyes and was extremely rude to my wife,my wife only asked that the $50.00 in flowers we were purchasing didn't get wrapp“

“This is a chain coffee shop located on the MIT campus, where you can eat donuts and drink coffee at a very good price. The dining environment is good and suitable for chatting or discussion.

Located on the MIT campus, this is a chain coffee shop where you can eat donuts and drink coffee at a very reasonable price. It’s a great value. The dining environment is good and suitable for chatting or discussion.“

“Great staff, solid selection“

“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.“

“Best sandwiches and great service! The chicken in their greek salad was so good.“