1. Alden & Harlow
8.6
40 Brattle St (Church St), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Harvard Square · 164 tips and reviews
Jessica Shim: Don't leave without getting the Charred Broccoli, Squash Hummus, Montasio & Cashew Crumble! Seriously, amazing! The TRENNE NERO is also not to be missed!
Sandi Tang: the brussels, the broccoli, the octopus - oh so good!!!
Jeffrey Zhao: Food here is amazing- make sure to get the corn pancakes + popcorn, the charred broccoli, and the chicken fried rabbit.
Charlene: If you like broccoli, get the Loretta Come Back. The little sandwich cookies are a must, even if you don't like chocolate!
Ed Sng: Excellent $$ sandwich. The Jeneric is thick smokey pork goodness in house-made crunchy baguette. Iced coffee and cookie also top notch. My 1st time here but will be back.
John Haydon: Breakfast sandwiches are a bit expensive, but very much worth the spend.
5. Puritan & Co.
8.6
1166 Cambridge St. (Prospect St), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Inman Square · 63 tips and reviews
Geoffroy Bablon: The flat iron steak is perfectly juicy, a little spicy, and filling. The potatoes and broccoli make a great accompaniment. Desserts are tasty too, and service is surprisingly fast.
Dan Roberts: My favorite restaurant in Cambridge. The small plates are the best. Get the swordfish pastrami with mustard ice cream. The potato bread is addicting, we usually get upwards of three rounds ...
Eater: The single most essential Boston restaurant of the moment, in that here chef-owner Will Gilson is more thoroughly tackling a fresh perspective on New England cuisine than anywhere else in the world.
9. Cambridge Common
8.5
1667 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Pub · Aggasiz - Harvard University · 122 tips and reviews
Eric Andersen: Don't forget to check the specials, they never disappoint! Take this goat cheese stuffed tortellini with grilled chorizo and broccoli…
Kevin H: Awesome beer selection (and great staff who knows all about it & can help novices like me) + great burgers. Oh, and fried pickles. Get fried pickles.
Rob Sheppard: If you're not sure what to go for, go with the 'Staff Pick'. Four 5oz beer samplers. Tasty!
10. Life Alive
8.9
765 Massachusetts Ave (at Inman St.), Cambridge, MA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Mid-Cambridge · 197 tips and reviews
Proxy Apparel: Get the Rebel! Sesame Ginger Nama Sauce with flax oil enlivening carrots, beets, broccoli, dark greens, tofu & hijiki over quinoa & short grain brown rice. Sooo good!
Emily Chalko: One of my favorites for a quick healthy but filling bite in Boston. Get the adventurer bowl with avocado! The ginger Namu Shayu sauce will knock your socks off. Amazing smoothies - get the love alive
Eric Leist: About 80% of the customers come before or after a yoga class, just bring a yoga mat so you fit in.
Mìchæl ßowen: Excellent food, excellent prices, excellent service. 10/10! Try the BBQ steak and steak and cheese.
Nick Mudry: Great spot for just about anything. Burgers, grinders, whatever! Also super friendly staff!
Robyn Bahr: Best cajun fries in the city. The man behind the counter gave me a free sample of the cheese fries when I said how good they smelled! Great service - just won my life long loyalty.
13. Formaggio Kitchen
9.1
244 Huron Ave (Appleton St), Cambridge, MA
Cheese Store · West Cambridge · 36 tips and reviews
Michael Sattler: Absolutely my favorite place in Cambridge. Try *any* of their in-house sandwiches (trust them-they butcher their own meat) and you won't be disappointed. Cheese samples, happy staff-what's not to love
Jessica Allan Schmidt: Visit their cheese cave. It's totally worth it. Read more.
Tara Spitzen: Best coffee in the neighborhood. Wonderful place to buy a treat for a friend-perhaps a bottle of rosé or beautifully packaged jams and chocolates. The cheese, of course, is exemplary. Try the comte!
14. Club Passim
8.4
47 Palmer St (Brattle St), Cambridge, MA
Music Venue · Harvard Square · 22 tips and reviews
Secret Boston: Coolest music vibe in town, man. 60s
The Feast: Legendary folk joint. A slightly older crowd holds court here most nights, but also expect to see plenty of music-nerds.
Ingrid Hartman: Buy tickets early so you can sit up in front. Amazingly intimate venue, nothing quite like it.
15. Amelia's Trattoria
8.2
111 Harvard St (at Portland St), Cambridge, MA
Italian Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews
Chrissy Boyles: always amazing food and wine - the mushroom pappardelle is absolutely velvety, but the again we’ve never had a bad meal here
Eric Andersen: The Pappardelle pasta here is excellent
Laura Wong: Very quaint and small restaurant, but very cozy. Reservations recommended, and they are not open on Sundays. Honestly nothing special or outstanding.