Shake Shack is one of The 13 Best Places for Custard in Cambridge.

1. Shake Shack

8.1
92 Winthrop St (btwn Eliot & JFK St), Cambridge, MA
Burger Joint · Harvard Square · 69 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The two-story location is in the heart of Harvard Square, in the former OM space. A few special concretes (frozen custard with mix-ins) pay homage to nearby schools.

BU TodayBU Today: Known for their burgers, but it’s the hand-cut fries & concretes (dense frozen custard blended at high-speed with various mix-ins) that will have you coming back. Read more.

Ari J.Ari Jones: Lovely service. Perfect burgers. Try the concrete ice cream blends.

Royal Pastry Shop is one of The 13 Best Places for Custard in Cambridge.

2. Royal Pastry Shop

7.8
738 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA
Bakery · 4 tips and reviews

Sara T.Sara Talcott: Try anything with the homemade custard...

TomTom: Awesome breakfast pastries (and maybe for other occasions...)

aa: Lovely family-run shop. Excellent cheese danish and sfogliatelles, this is my favorite pastry shop in the Boston metro area.

Alden & Harlow is one of The 13 Best Places for Custard in Cambridge.

3. Alden & Harlow

8.7
40 Brattle St (Church St), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Harvard Square · 164 tips and reviews

Ha D.Ha Diem: Definitely try the charred chicken hearts & foie gras custard with quail egg, snail vinaigrette and croissant toast! Soooo good.

Tom W.Tom Wang: Kale aalad was the best. Also the "secret burger" runs out around 7:00 so get there earlier! Pancakes are an awesome substitute though

Senator John B.Senator John Blutarski: This ubiquitous kale salad is specifically delicious.

Tatte Bakery & Cafe is one of The 13 Best Places for Custard in Cambridge.

4. Tatte Bakery & Cafe

8.3
205 Broadway (Portland), Cambridge, MA
Bakery · 25 tips and reviews

Francesca G.Francesca Gordini: Try their pistacchio croissant: it is to die for!! Espresso is perfect (being Italian I'm usually really picky about it) as well. Great food, awesome selection!! Love this place.

Bushrod W.Bushrod W: Chocolate croissants and the meatball subs

Liz K.Liz Kiraly: Had a tasty eggplant and feta croissant. Staff isn't the friendliest though.

Desfina Restaurant is one of The 13 Best Places for Custard in Cambridge.

5. Desfina Restaurant

7.8
202 3rd St (at Charles St.), Cambridge, MA
Greek Restaurant · East Cambridge · 17 tips and reviews

Minos D.Minos Dimis: Best of Boston by far !!! Greek sea food grilled with experience and prices below normal !! Extra polite staff and friendly atmosphere you rare have in restaurants in Boston 10/10! Opaaaaa!!!!

David G.David Goldman: the Grilled and the fried Fish are amazing

Eric A.Eric Andersen: Get the Saganaki Opa! — flamed at your table for extra danger! Oh and be sure to blow it out…

Greek Corner Restaurant is one of The 13 Best Places for Custard in Cambridge.

6. Greek Corner Restaurant

8.0
2366 Massachusetts Ave (Dudley St), Cambridge, MA
Greek Restaurant · North Cambridge · 48 tips and reviews

Raquel S.Raquel S.: Best Cheeseburger I've ever had. Get it with Greek Salad instead of fries.

Erica G.Erica George: Get the flaming cheese appetizer (saganaki)!

Jake S.Jake Smith: The Chicken Kabob Plate is an awesome gateway food at this great Greek restaurant. For appetizers, the Hummus and Falafel are both delicious choices.

L.A. Burdick Chocolate is one of The 13 Best Places for Custard in Cambridge.

7. L.A. Burdick Chocolate

8.7
52 Brattle St (Farwell Pl), Cambridge, MA
Café · Harvard Square · 119 tips and reviews

Sage K.Sage K: The hot chocolate here is the best in the area. The tiny 2oz serving is the perfect size. Nice staff always.

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: Try the macaroons (only 75 cents!), soak up the European atmosphere, and above all, do not miss the hot chocolate--as rich as it comes. Read more.

Stacy B.Stacy Buchanan: Did you know that you can get the hot chocolate iced? Try it - it's amazing!

The Similans is one of The 13 Best Places for Custard in Cambridge.

8. The Similans

7.8
145 First St (btwn Bent & Rogers St), Cambridge, MA
Thai Restaurant · East Cambridge · 40 tips and reviews

Jeanette M.Jeanette Mukai: My go-to meal: chive dumplings, tom yum soup, and moo yang nam tok (spicy grilled pork salad). The moo yang nam tok is VERY spicy!

Joshua B.Joshua Berk: Owned & run by the same people as Brown Sugar, so you can expect excellent food/service.

Tommy W.Tommy Wisdom: They don't waste time on the phone here. I placed a takeout order in 6.2 seconds. I welcome any challengers to take on my record.

Olé is one of The 13 Best Places for Custard in Cambridge.

9. Olé

7.9
11 Springfield St (cambridge st.), Cambridge, MA
Mexican Restaurant · Inman Square · 49 tips and reviews

JulieJulie: Their Taza chocolate cocktail (the torito?) is amazing and worth trying.

Stephen H.Stephen Hau: Table-side guacamole is a must.

Jake S.Jake Smith: The Stuffed Peppers left a bit to be desired, but the table side guacamole and enchiladas were great Mexican fare.

Summer Shack is one of The 13 Best Places for Custard in Cambridge.

10. Summer Shack

8.1
149 Alewife Brook Pkwy (at Rindge Ave.), Cambridge, MA
Seafood Restaurant · North Cambridge · 65 tips and reviews

Seth C.Seth Cargiuolo: Oysters, lobsters and the "be good to yourself" fish specials are always awesome. Family favorite for years.

BostonTweetBostonTweet: Show your MBTA Charlie Card at any Summer Shack and get a free cup of clam chowdah or a free soft serve ice cream with a purchase of an entree.

Boston.comBoston.com: Seafood lovers will love this beachy riff on Americana-a “seafood” dog that’s got all the right stuff, including lobster meat mixed with a shrimp mousse. The dipping mayo gives it that kick of summer. Read more.

The Cheesecake Factory is one of The 13 Best Places for Custard in Cambridge.

11. The Cheesecake Factory

8.0
100 Cambridgeside Pl, Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · East Cambridge · 76 tips and reviews

Cathrine J.Cathrine Johansen: The oreo cheesecake is delicious! the bbq burger is really good. We tried to get a table around 7-8 PM, it was a 45 min wait to get a table! Go earlier.

Başak K.Başak Kunduracı: Red Velvet is yummy👍

SomayaSomaya: variety of choices ,good price and generous restaurant ... I like it.💙💙

EVOO is one of The 13 Best Places for Custard in Cambridge.

12. EVOO

7.2
350 3rd St (Broad Canal), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Kendall Square · 25 tips and reviews

Diffuse 5.Diffuse 5: The fried oyster appetizer is absolutely amazing!

ZAGATZAGAT: Try the $38 three-course prix fixe dinner menu.

Boston MagazineBoston Magazine: The location may have changed, but chef Peter McCarthy’s cuisine keeps diners on their toes with his plates featuring a variety of jumbled influences from Korean to Indian and everything in between. Read more.

Frank's Steak House is one of The 13 Best Places for Custard in Cambridge.

13. Frank's Steak House

7.2
2310 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Steakhouse · North Cambridge · 21 tips and reviews

Jeremy K.Jeremy Krantz: Has been around for 75+ years serving up delicious, affordable steakhouse food. They always have specials, service is good and the food is solid too! Much more affordable than most steakhouses.

Jake S.Jake Smith: The Prime Rib is ridiculously huge. And ridiculously delicious.

Alicia V.Alicia Vargas: Great prices!