2. Toscanini's
9.3
899 Main St (at Sidney St.), Cambridge, MA
Ice Cream Parlor · 279 tips and reviews
Melanie S: Cardamon Coffee w Orange. Yum!
Gloria Chin: constantly changing flavors. summer 2012: Bourbon Black Pepper, Grape Nut Raisin, Burnt Caramel, Orange Chocolate, Green Tea
Tufts University: Chocolate rosemary, burnt marshmallow & saffron orange khulfee, all found on a given day at Toscanini’s. Read a roundup here: http://now.tufts.edu/articles/dish-we-all-scream-for-ice-cream
Dana Villmore: Hazelnut orange cake coated in chocolate was amazing :)
Ryan Nixon: Love sipping chocolate, good macarons too
Harvard 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.
6. Temple Bar
7.8
1688 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · Neighborhood Nine · 50 tips and reviews
Melanie Travis: Get the Daybreaker cocktail at brunch: beer, OJ, and Aperol, served in a champagne flute. Goes well with the eggs Benedict.
Isabel: Great brunch food. The chicken and waffles is very worth eating a whole chicken!
Suzanne Wenz: If you're feeling like dessert, get the chocolate fondue for two. AWESOME!
7. The Sinclair
8.8
52 Church St (at Brattle St), Cambridge, MA
Rock Club · Harvard Square · 79 tips and reviews
Lauren Kaufman: Lobster nachos, blood orange sangria, steak tartare, and kale salad are super bomb
Ronald Thompson: Great new venue for anal shows, and a small but exclusive collection of whiskies and bourbon in the main bar. I'd go back again for sure!
Boston.com: Drink a Kentucky Luau: bourbon with hints of cinnamon, pineapple, and best of all, a floral scent that will leave you craving for more. Try it on the new roof deck. Read more.
10. Area Four
8.9
500 Technology Sq, Cambridge, MA
Pizzeria · Kendall Square · 209 tips and reviews
Eric Woods: Cookies, fresh squeezed OJ, mulled cider
Ryan Nixon: Anchovy pizza was great! Get Lava cookie with ice cream for desert
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.
11. 1369 Coffee House
7.8
1369 Cambridge St (at Inman Square), Cambridge, MA
Coffee Shop · Inman Square · 77 tips and reviews
Pierre Sempé: cool place to drink a cofee or tea, or orange juice. Servers are friendly ;)
Lauren Christopher: Amazing capuchinnos and cookies! Such a great holiday vibe as well. Most tables have outlets and lamps for dates/work/reading, etc.
Senator John Blutarski: The cold-brewed iced coffee is so good you can drink it black year round. Drink!
Lizz Jiang: Brunch (get the breakfast pizza or Nutella toast), coffee, and freshly squeezed orange juice
Katie Gerard: Oysters are delicious! Not a lot of gluten free options though-especially @ brunch.
Thrillist: Your Hangover aid: The Quickening. A Collins glass filled w/ Meletti Amaro, chartreuse green, & Rogue Dead Guy Ale, before being chased by a shot of Fernet & a plate of bacon (yes, PLATE...OF...BACON) Read more.
13. Club Passim
8.4
47 Palmer St (Brattle St), Cambridge, MA
Music Venue · Harvard Square · 22 tips and reviews
Ingrid Hartman: Buy tickets early so you can sit up in front. Amazingly intimate venue, nothing quite like it.
The Feast: Legendary folk joint. A slightly older crowd holds court here most nights, but also expect to see plenty of music-nerds.
Secret Boston: Coolest music vibe in town, man. 60s
14. Changsho
8.2
1712 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Chinese Restaurant · Neighborhood Nine · 24 tips and reviews
Joe Joffe: The Mongolian Lamb is must buy. Spicy and delicious!
Boston.com: Changsho is the fourth Chinese restaurant run by the Chen family, who also own Lotus Blossom in Sudbury, Water Lily in Wayland, and Lotus Flower in Framingham. Read more.
Catherine L: Lunch buffet. Monday - Friday 11:30 to 3 I think? It's delightful and includes soup!