Hi-Rise Bread Company is one of The 15 Best Pretentious Places in Cambridge.

1. Hi-Rise Bread Company

8.8
208 Concord Ave, Cambridge, MA
Bakery · West Cambridge · 38 tips and reviews

Nabeel H.Nabeel Hyatt: They hired someone who is not a pretentious ass, actually she's really awesome! Hi-rise is back on the docket.

Cat A.Cat Ang: Amazing bread, sandwiches and baked goods. Try the Counter Choice for breakfast and buy their babka on Sundays - amazingly delicious!

John H.John Haydon: Breakfast sandwiches are a bit expensive, but very much worth the spend.

Firebrand Saints is one of The 15 Best Pretentious Places in Cambridge.

2. Firebrand Saints

1 Broadway (at Main St.), Cambridge, MA
Bar · Kendall Square · 55 tips and reviews

Jeremy K.Jeremy Krantz: Quirky spot at the edge of Kendall Square. Very hipster but food is decent as are the available beers and drinks. A tad pretentious though

Parul S.Parul S: Try the Tuna Nicoise Salad - Stunningly good. Seared tuna was perfect!

David D.David Day: Gary Strack is the giant genius cook over there.

Oleana is one of The 15 Best Pretentious Places in Cambridge.

3. Oleana

9.3
134 Hampshire St (btwn Elm & Norfolk), Cambridge, MA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Inman Square · 129 tips and reviews

YaseminYasemin: Definitely the best Ana Sortun restaurant, besides great dishes staff is not as pretentious as that of Sarma. Spinach falafel is a vegetarian delight and meze plates are pretty filling.

Sarah E.Sarah E.: Not to be missed mezze dishes are the warm olives with zaa'tar and the quail kebab--so delicious! Pass on the pork belly special unless you're partial to an unusually tangy aftertaste.

Boston MagazineBoston Magazine: If it were up to us, we’d craft our entire meal here out of the first courses; they’re just that satisfying. Read more.

Brick & Mortar is one of The 15 Best Pretentious Places in Cambridge.

4. Brick & Mortar

8.8
569 Massachusetts Ave (at Pearl St.), Cambridge, MA
Cocktail Bar · 107 tips and reviews

Margaret M.Margaret Myers: Pretentious, but whatever.

Marcela S.Marcela Sapone: Chicken wings - aha check. Ahmazing. Puritan or duck you sucka are strong and great cocktails

ThrillistThrillist: The Scotch/ Benedictine/ Nux Alpina "Sentimental Gentlemen" is as delicious as it is creative. Read more.

Middlesex Lounge is one of The 15 Best Pretentious Places in Cambridge.

5. Middlesex Lounge

7.0
315 Massachusetts Ave (btwn Blanche St. & Village St.), Cambridge, MA
Lounge · 57 tips and reviews

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: Cool without being pretentious, this Cambridge hangout takes on a different shape nightly – literally – as loungers customize the room's movable benches and tables to suit their fancy. Read more.

Jeremy K.Jeremy Krantz: Good music and solid drinks as well. Food is pretty good too. They carry Hangar One vodka which is awesome

David D.David Day: If it's Thursday, it's Make It New. The Award-winning,seven-year old techno/house night. Enjoy!

Area Four is one of The 15 Best Pretentious Places in Cambridge.

6. Area Four

8.9
500 Technology Sq, Cambridge, MA
Pizzeria · Kendall Square · 209 tips and reviews

Minnie K.Minnie Kim: The Breakfast Sandwich is delish! Great brunch spot

Boston.comBoston.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.

Bryan Y.Bryan Yeager: It smells like a campfire, even when you sit outside. Great for Forrester-watching.

Harvard Yard is one of The 15 Best Pretentious Places in Cambridge.

7. Harvard Yard

1 Harvard Yard, Cambridge, MA
College Quad · Harvard Square · 48 tips and reviews

Abby R.Abby Russell: This park is well kept and clean. It is really pretty, especially in fall. There are a lot of tours and tourists that can clog up the sidewalks which is annoying.

Rosa S.Rosa S.: Do not rub John Harvard's foot for luck....bad things happen to it at night.

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: Established in 1636, America's first college is also one of the world's finest. Use the garden chairs available on the Yard to take in the beautiful architecture and foliage. - Green Guide Editor

Crema Cafe is one of The 15 Best Pretentious Places in Cambridge.

8. Crema Cafe

27 Brattle St (at Mt. Auburn St.), Cambridge, MA
Café · Harvard Square · 283 tips and reviews

Marguerite A.Marguerite Avery: Excellent coffee - perfect for sipping black. Cookies are good too - big and slightly chewy.

Peter B.Peter Boyce: Most lavish way to study in the Square-- grab a Golden Crema & try the Bacon-Turkey-Avocado sandwich with jicama slaw.

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: Always bustling at lunch time, Crema’s wide variety of drinks and fresh food is worth the wait! House-made pastries and creative sandwich options provide something for everyone. Read more.

The Sinclair is one of The 15 Best Pretentious Places in Cambridge.

9. The Sinclair

8.9
52 Church St (at Brattle St), Cambridge, MA
Rock Club · Harvard Square · 79 tips and reviews

Ronald T.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.comBoston.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.

ThrillistThrillist: After taking down some heavenly deviled eggs with crispy bacon bits and a trio of pastrami'd pork belly sliders, you'll want to take matters into your own hands with the Sinclair Burger. Read more.

Russell House Tavern is one of The 15 Best Pretentious Places in Cambridge.

10. Russell House Tavern

8.5
14 JFK St (at Brattle St), Cambridge, MA
Gastropub · Harvard Square · 274 tips and reviews

Juliet T.Juliet Taylor: One of my favorites. Great service, good beer list, and amazing food. Get the extra dirty Caesar (kale Caesar salad) or the burger !

ThrillistThrillist: 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.

BostonTweetBostonTweet: Russell House Tavern in Harvard Square has $1 oysters every night after 11pm.

L.A. Burdick Chocolate is one of The 15 Best Pretentious Places in Cambridge.

11. L.A. Burdick Chocolate

8.7
52 Brattle St (Farwell Pl), Cambridge, MA
Café · Harvard Square · 119 tips and reviews

TingTing: Indeed awesome the hot milk dark chocolate. For first timers go for the classic. After that can try the single source, which is even darker.

Harvard UniversityHarvard 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.

Stacy B.Stacy Buchanan: Did you know that you can get the hot chocolate iced? Try it - it's amazing!

Follow The Honey is one of The 15 Best Pretentious Places in Cambridge.

12. Follow The Honey

8.7
1132 Massachusetts Ave (at Arrow St), Cambridge, MA
Garden · 12 tips and reviews

Isa R.Isa Reyes: Wonderful quirky little shop with the best honey in the world and a multitude of honey related products.

Douglas R.Douglas R.: Honey from the tap is like a moment of meditation. Awesome store.

Kristen A.Kristen Andrada: Totally beeked out here. They have interesting types of local honey and my favorite purchase from here was their homemade perfume!

Cambridge, 1. is one of The 15 Best Pretentious Places in Cambridge.

13. Cambridge, 1.

27 Church St, Cambridge, MA
Pizzeria · Harvard Square · 43 tips and reviews

Eric A.Eric Andersen: Get the #12 - spinach, tomato, and artichoke - great flavor!

Tony L.Tony Lovell: The potato pizza is the most filling and truly enjoys a dash of the spiced oil.

Annie B.Annie Blossom: Go to Cambridge 1 and order a half #9 (bolognese) / half #12 (artichoke) with a bottle of chianti.

Lizzy's Homemade Ice Cream is one of The 15 Best Pretentious Places in Cambridge.

14. Lizzy's Homemade Ice Cream

7.8
29 Church St, Cambridge, MA
Ice Cream Parlor · Harvard Square · 25 tips and reviews

ClaudioClaudio: The French vanilla was so good! Definitely a good place for an ice cream

Eric A.Eric Andersen: Get the chocolate cookie dough - but make sure they don't accidentally give you plain cookie dough!

Chris P.Chris Patti: Best black raspberry ice cream i've ever had anywhere!

Harvard Coop Society Bookstore is one of The 15 Best Pretentious Places in Cambridge.

15. Harvard Coop Society Bookstore

8.3
1400 Massachusetts Ave (at Brattle St.), Cambridge, MA
Bookstore · Harvard Square · 84 tips and reviews

BikaboutBikabout: A respectably big book store staffed with real, live, helpful people who always have excellent recommendations. Beautiful woodwork, great selection, and a wonderful kids section downstairs.

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: Since 1882, this Harvard landmark has been a staple of Harvard Square. Browse for a new book or shop their wide array of official Harvard gear. Read more.

MazdaMazda: The Coop (The Harvard/MIT Cooperative Society) was founded in 1882 by a group of students, as a cooperative which would provide the academic and professional community with a place to buy merchandise.