1. Café ArtScience
650 E Kendall St (Athenaeum & Linskey), Cambridge, MA
French Restaurant · Kendall Square · 18 tips and reviews
Jeremy Krantz: One of Boston's more advanced and creative mixology programs with Todd Maul at the helm of it, using science and experience to bring some really neat drinks to the masses
Bill H: Great cocktail: Burnt Cherry Wood Old Fashioned (house blend of bourbons, charred cherry and orange, Demerara sugar).
Tiffany Lopinsky: Delicious hot dogs on the late night menu!
drew tarvin: They have a s'mores milkshake (or frappe as the locals call it) and it's delicious.
Gina Chang: Spice lovers try the deval patrick burger ! Jalapeno peppers, salsa and monterey jack cheese -best burger ive ever had.
Harvard University: An American landmark since 1960 & voted best burgers in America! Try "The American Idol" burger w/ bacon, cheese, mushrooms and onions. Read more.
3. Blaze Pizza
8.0
1 Canal Park, Cambridge, MA
Pizzeria · East Cambridge · 23 tips and reviews
A S: While I'm not complaining about the taste, it's more about getting the order right. We used the app to place an order and one of our pizzas had no sauce on the base!
Mollie B: So happy they have vegan and gluten-free options!
T B: Make-your-own-pizza with unlimited toppings for $8! Pile them up since the crust is fairly thin. Comes out nice and crispy! If Lebron's backing it, you know it's good!
4. Insomnia Cookies
7.5
65 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA
Bakery · Harvard Square · 26 tips and reviews
Devansh Sharma: Their deluxe cookies are delicious. S'mores, Triple chocolate chunk and peanut butter cup are must haves in that order.
Devansh Sharma: Their deluxe cookies are delicious. Try S'mores deluxe, triple chocolate chunk and peanut butter cup in that order.
Tia Caldwell: Very yummy cookies, super warm right out of the oven, recommend the chocolate chunk and the peanut butter!
5. Alden & Harlow
8.6
40 Brattle St (Church St), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Harvard Square · 164 tips and reviews
Adam Baxter: They call it family style, but it's more like tapas. Either way, the food is f'ing delicious
Ha Diem: Definitely try the charred chicken hearts & foie gras custard with quail egg, snail vinaigrette and croissant toast! Soooo good.
Senator John Blutarski: This ubiquitous kale salad is specifically delicious.
6. Russell House Tavern
8.5
14 JFK St (at Brattle St), Cambridge, MA
Gastropub · Harvard Square · 274 tips and reviews
Kazem Edmond: Anything you order will be served with prociutto or other pork related things...And it'll be amazing. The pork 5 ways is excellent, but it's more like pork 4.5 ways. :-) Good beer and expert service!
Tom Halleran: Great beer and liquor list. Burger was great, and fries were crispy and good. Great stop!
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.
7. Crema Cafe
27 Brattle St (at Mt. Auburn St.), Cambridge, MA
Café · Harvard Square · 283 tips and reviews
BU Today: Crema's pastries are baked fresh daily with offerings like s'mores cupcakes or macaroons. The cafe's savory options are just as tantalizing. Try the Spinach Artichoke Grilled Chicken Sandwich! Read more.
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.