Guidebook for Cambridge
Food Scene
Pea shoot salad, squid ink oyster bao, and campfire cod are all amazing!
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Pagu
310 Massachusetts AvePea shoot salad, squid ink oyster bao, and campfire cod are all amazing!
Mass Ave Diner
906 Massachusetts AveMy go to for steak and eggs in the morning.
Great raw bar selection and eclectic takes on classic dishes, like the chorizo hash and cookie dough on a blender paddle dessert!
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Little Donkey
505 Massachusetts AveGreat raw bar selection and eclectic takes on classic dishes, like the chorizo hash and cookie dough on a blender paddle dessert!
The breakfast egg sandwich reminds me of the steamed egg custard I had in my childhood.
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Flour Bakery
190 Massachusetts AveThe breakfast egg sandwich reminds me of the steamed egg custard I had in my childhood.
Pammy's
928 Massachusetts AveDelectable Italian food by a roaring fire.
Feels like you’re in another country (not in a good way)... food is delicious. Kabobs, butter chicken, it’s all good.
Man-O-Salwa Kabob & Grill
66 Summer StFeels like you’re in another country (not in a good way)... food is delicious. Kabobs, butter chicken, it’s all good.
One word: cannolis.
Plus this Mike’s takes credit cards.
Pinenut and pistachio macaroons are delicious.
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Mike's Pastry
300 Hanover StOne word: cannolis.
Plus this Mike’s takes credit cards.
Pinenut and pistachio macaroons are delicious.
Go to for a quick bite — usually get a burger on salad and some fried brussel sprouts.
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Mainely Burgers
704 Massachusetts AveGo to for a quick bite — usually get a burger on salad and some fried brussel sprouts.
Sarma
249 Pearl StOne of my three favorite restaurants in the area.
Go on a weekday between 5pm and 5:15pm to wait in line for a seat at the bar (doors open at 5:30pm) and get a Craigie Burger... they only make 18 a day and they are out of this world!
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Craigie On Main
853 Main StGo on a weekday between 5pm and 5:15pm to wait in line for a seat at the bar (doors open at 5:30pm) and get a Craigie Burger... they only make 18 a day and they are out of this world!
Essentials
It’s a smaller Whole Foods but open 7:30am-10:30pm.
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Whole Foods Market
413 Centre StIt’s a smaller Whole Foods but open 7:30am-10:30pm.
On the smaller side, this Asian super mart should fulfill all your far eastern cravings.
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Hmart Cambridge
581 Massachusetts AveOn the smaller side, this Asian super mart should fulfill all your far eastern cravings.
Shopping
It’s a mini Target. It’s where I get my Yasso mint chip yogurt bars!
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Target
180 Somerville AveIt’s a mini Target. It’s where I get my Yasso mint chip yogurt bars!
It’s where Julia Child used to shop... teeny and awesome. Best meats in town. Also carries Jeni’s Ice Cream pints for the low cost of $13. Fridays and Saturday 12-3pm, they serve a burger ($10-12) — almost as good as The Craigie Burger.
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Savenor's Market
160 Charles StIt’s where Julia Child used to shop... teeny and awesome. Best meats in town. Also carries Jeni’s Ice Cream pints for the low cost of $13. Fridays and Saturday 12-3pm, they serve a burger ($10-12) — almost as good as The Craigie Burger.
Entertainment & Activities
One of the first Pilates studios in the Boston area, now also offering Gyrotonic.
Upward Spiral Studio
Bishop Allen DriveOne of the first Pilates studios in the Boston area, now also offering Gyrotonic.
Esh Circus Arts
44 Park StFor all your ground and aerial circus needs.
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
37 Mystic AveClosest full service auto rental
Central station
Red line and many bus lines stop here.