1. Atwood’s Tavern
8.6
877 Cambridge St (Willow), Cambridge, MA
Comfort Food Restaurant · East Cambridge · 65 tips and reviews
Linda Asencio: Great atmosphere, wonderful wait staff. The tacos are amazing the red cabbage slaw is to die for; however the cheese burger sliders were not even interesting. Really neat place.
Jeremy Krantz: They have an amazing patio, good food and a decent, rotating craft beer selection. Oh and good live music too.
Lynne Viera: One of the nicest outdoor patios in the city, built by the owner Patrick's brother
3. 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.
5. Veggie Galaxy
8.3
450 Massachusetts Ave (at Brookline), Cambridge, MA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 130 tips and reviews
James Moreau-Drew: Love the Cauli of the Sea and crave it quite frequently. I like to order a really large side salad as well, not because I need it but because its so tasty. Jackfruit BBQ great too!
Shane Solar-Doherty: TRY EVERYTHING. Everyone should have to eat here everyday.
Melinda Green: Order a chickpea-mushroom burger topped with red pepper puree, roasted tomatoes, and goat cheese. This carnivore could eat one every day.
8. Crema Cafe
27 Brattle St (at Mt. Auburn St.), Cambridge, MA
Café · Harvard Square · 283 tips and reviews
Diana Brody: The egg sandwich was wonderful, and the place is super cozy. The multigrain was soft and nutty/seedy, and it was a fantastic casual brunch.
Peter Boyce: Most lavish way to study in the Square-- grab a Golden Crema & try the Bacon-Turkey-Avocado sandwich with jicama slaw.
Harvard 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.