2. Tupelo
1193 Cambridge St (at Tremont St.), Cambridge, MA
Southern Food Restaurant · Inman Square · 67 tips and reviews
Reserve: House-made biscuits and cheddar grits can be ordered on the side, along with other favorites like collard greens, garlic mashed potatoes, apple fennel coleslaw and jalapeño mac and cheese. Read more.
Senator John Blutarski: The gumbo is so damned incredible. Available both at Sunday brunch and throughout the week, it has become a dining-out staple for everyone I know who tries it. Eat.
Thrillist: A side of bourbon syrup will take the flaky, fried goodness of Tupelo's Chicken and Waffles to the next level. Read more.
3. Petsi Pies
31 Putnam Ave (at Surrey St.), Cambridge, MA
Coffee Shop · 45 tips and reviews
Jeff Snyder: Great neighborhood coffee spot. Great coffee, great food. I like their quiche a tasty change from the breakfast sandwiches, which themselves are tasty.
Khalid Shakir: have a red velvet cupcake.
Michael Baskin: sit at one of the common tables and meet one of the other people here
4. Ryles Jazz Club
212 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Inman Square · 19 tips and reviews
Katrina Elise: The live jazz band at Sunday brunch is great especially with a strawberry mimosa or 3. The food is really good especially the pecan rolls and the staff is super friendly and efficient.
Bill Stallworth: You have to check out the Jazz Brunch on Sundays
Jonathan Orrala: Latin Night Fridays! Just watch out for some creepy men, women! Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and Reggaeton!
5. Area Four
8.9
500 Technology Sq, Cambridge, MA
Pizzeria · Kendall Square · 209 tips and reviews
Serious Eats: While the café offers a slew of other breakfast offerings, if you're in the mood for something decadent, the <strong>Sticky Bun Cinnamon Roll is ideal
Brian Park: The Not Pepperoni with fresh rucola will make you rethink what you know about pizza. Also the Pecorino & Gremolata Garlic Knots are some of the best you'll ever have on the western hemisphere.
Boston.com: Two restaurants in one, both tailor-made for Tech Square: an all-day bakery-cafe attached to a sparse, industrial dining room with two wood-fired ovens. Read more.