2. Puritan & Co.
8.6
1166 Cambridge St. (Prospect St), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Inman Square · 63 tips and reviews
Joshua Eddy: Swordfish pastrami with pumpernickel, mustard, and pickles.
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.
Gloria Chin: "turkey burger: A moist, hearty patty tricked out with a sweet and savory blend of Swiss cheese, mustard, apple mostarda, and peppery arugula"
Boston.com: Try a Kayem dog (same dogs used at Fenway) is griddled, then pressed with American cheese, hot pickles, mustard, and caramelized onion. If it’s not your dog of the day, no matter; any dog-day will do. Read more.
Brandon Green: Mac and cheese + chorizo. That's all you need.
6. Bagelsaurus
8.8
1796 Massachusetts Ave (at Stone Ct.), Cambridge, MA
Bagel Shop · Neighborhood Nine · 65 tips and reviews
Lindsay D'Andrea: My go to: the classic jumbo (comes with a delicious house made mustard) on pretzel bagel. Genius.
C Bailey: Cheddar garlic bagel with spicy pepper cream cheese. Be prepared to wait in line but it’s worth every second! Best bagels in Boston, hands down!
Rob: The pretzel bagel is pure perfection, but more traditional flavors like sesame and plain are still out of this world
10. 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!
12. 2nd Street Cafe
7.6
89 2nd St (Hurley St.), Cambridge, MA
Sandwich Spot · East Cambridge · 26 tips and reviews
Chris Mills: The craigers was mind blowingly tasty. Super cozy interior and solid sandwiches. Not overly hip like some other places in the area. A sleeper hit.
Eric Andersen: Don't worry if it's crowded; they take your order while you're in line and service is fast and very friendly!
Eric Andersen: Hours: 7:30 - 3, Mon - Fri, closed Sat/Sun
Hiroki Murakami: Best breakfast/lunch spot in Central Square. Really cheap and quality food plus it's family owned. Open until 5 PM and cash only.
Alexandra Hodgman: SUCH good omelets! Very healthy with interesting flavors!
Jake Smith: They grill their breakfast sandwiches on the flat grill, giving it a grilled-cheese-esque flavor and consistency. All this really means is that the sausage, egg, and cheese is magic.
15. Cafe Sushi
8.5
1105 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Sushi Restaurant · Mid-Cambridge · 54 tips and reviews
Jessica Chow: THIS PLACE. Anything as simple as a salmon avocado roll is incredible. The ocean trout sashimi melts in your mouth, the seared hamachi maki is extremely flavorful, and the saba oshi-zushi is a must.
Nash Overstreet: Get the Omakase.
Kendall P.: Get the chef's choice option and sit at the bar. You learn more about the fish and you'll try something new and guaranteed to taste great!