5. Toscanini's
9.3
899 Main St (at Sidney St.), Cambridge, MA
Ice Cream Parlor · 279 tips and reviews
Jonathan Ragan-Kelley: Chocolate #3 is for you if you like (dark) chocolate, but find most chocolate ice cream lifeless and mild.
Noor Titan H.: French Vanilla and Belgian Chocolate Ice Cream: would be different than what you've had before!
M3t47 G34r: Best ice cream in the US for a reason. Has a creamy chewiness to it (in a good way). Flavors are amazing. Be adventurous. Try: B^3, Earl gray, Vienna finger, peanut butter cookie, and Butterfinger.
6. J.P. Licks
8.4
1312 Massachusetts Ave (btwn Holyoke & Linden), Cambridge, MA
Ice Cream Parlor · Harvard Square · 86 tips and reviews
Jenny: So creamy. I don't usually like chocolate ice cream but the brownie batter is deliciously decadent
Dan Roberts: The best ice cream in Cambridge/Boston (far better than Toscanini's and Christina's). The best flavors are cappuccino crunch (for coffee/cinnamon lovers), any peanut butter flavor, and brownie batter.
Harvard University: A great locally owned ice-cream shop that will never bore you with its choice of flavors! They also have plenty of frozen-yogurt options as well as smoothies and coffee. Read more.
7. Life Alive
8.9
765 Massachusetts Ave (at Inman St.), Cambridge, MA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Mid-Cambridge · 197 tips and reviews
Rachael Burger: Just tried this place for the first time. LOVED the gluten-free Germsn Chocolate cookie, and the food so fresh & delicious!
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.
8. Little Donkey
8.2
505 Massachusetts Avenue (Norfolk), Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · 45 tips and reviews
Matt Opsahl: The Grapefruit cocktail is the nectar of gods. Little Gem Salad, Manti and Cookie Dough great. Must return to try Raw bar / ceviche next time. This place is amazing.
Max: Really great fusion tapas. The raw bar has some rare items and there is a Portugal vibe throughout the menu.
Sofia Papastamelos: If you like small plates and different cuisines this is a great place for you. Always pretty crowded and food is great. Plates will sometimes rotate depending on the season.
11. Catalyst Restaurant
8.0
300 Technology Sq (at Albany & Main), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Kendall Square · 52 tips and reviews
Boston.com: Try the beautifully roasted cod in a refined chowder, seared scallops with pickled pumpkin, tender and flavorful tournedos of beef topped with taleggio ravioli. Read more.
Rich Thorne: Try the Pho: a blend of cucumber vodka, lime, basil, cilantro, and sriracha. Perfection in a chilled glass.
Steliane Marques: Super: Roasted Cod, Olive oil Crushed Potatoes Bacon, Mussels Chowder, Herb Nage!
12. Summer Shack
8.0
149 Alewife Brook Pkwy (at Rindge Ave.), Cambridge, MA
Seafood Restaurant · North Cambridge · 65 tips and reviews
Enryqwe Lopes: If you love the seafood, here is a must, definitely the best menu option is the lobster. Start with a shrimp boiled in beer 👌😋
BostonTweet: 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.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.
14. Cambridge Common
8.5
1667 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Pub · Aggasiz - Harvard University · 122 tips and reviews
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!
Joe Allen-Black: You must get the the sweet potato fries. Best I've had in a while.
15. Henrietta's Table
7.5
1 Bennett St (at Eliot St.), Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · Harvard Square · 69 tips and reviews
Youssof Mal: Absolutely brilliant. Excellent for groups, busy lively brunch, excellent service. It has something for everyone, including oysters.
nikhil kalghatgi: When you approach the hostess, say "I'll have Henrietta's Table, please." they love that.
Karen W. Massey: Skillet is great if you understand what shirred eggs are.