Guidebook for Cambridge
Food Scene
By far one of my favorite pizza joints. Their anchovies pizza it to die for!! Apparently they have two locations, but the one in Kendal Square is easier to access by train from Harvard.
48 locals recommend
Area Four
500 Technology SquareBy far one of my favorite pizza joints. Their anchovies pizza it to die for!! Apparently they have two locations, but the one in Kendal Square is easier to access by train from Harvard.
This funky little pizza house is located just behind the Old Burying Ground. It's got some cool local beers (Pretty Things is one of them) and great flatbread style pizza. Try their mushroom & arugula
16 locals recommend
Cambridge, 1.
27 Church StThis funky little pizza house is located just behind the Old Burying Ground. It's got some cool local beers (Pretty Things is one of them) and great flatbread style pizza. Try their mushroom & arugula
Mr. Bartley's burger joint - is a classic here in Harvard. Everyone swears by it and I must admit it was one of my favorites growing up. Be forewarned: this is not for the faint of heart.
58 locals recommend
Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage
1246 Massachusetts AveMr. Bartley's burger joint - is a classic here in Harvard. Everyone swears by it and I must admit it was one of my favorites growing up. Be forewarned: this is not for the faint of heart.
Casual little place down the road from the apartment - good for sliders and salads. Local beers on tap! (Harvard Square)
13 locals recommend
Tory Row
3 Brattle StreetCasual little place down the road from the apartment - good for sliders and salads. Local beers on tap! (Harvard Square)
Best Coffee and Sandwich Shop - Try "The Brattle" on pumpernickel or "The Crawford" on multigrain. (Harvard Square)
35 locals recommend
Darwin’s Ltd.
148 Mt Auburn StBest Coffee and Sandwich Shop - Try "The Brattle" on pumpernickel or "The Crawford" on multigrain. (Harvard Square)
I spent sometime in California during college, so when the first Peet's Coffee opened up in Harvard Square, needless to say, I became a regular. *Note: Starbucks aficionados... not allowed.
66 locals recommend
Peet's Coffee
285 Harvard StI spent sometime in California during college, so when the first Peet's Coffee opened up in Harvard Square, needless to say, I became a regular. *Note: Starbucks aficionados... not allowed.
Drinks & Nightlife
Beehive Restaurant
541 Tremont StGood for live music/jazz. (Boston/South End)
Shopping
Harvard Book Store
1256 Massachusetts AveA local favorite. Check this place out & The Harvard Coop!
Sightseeing
Enclosed by the beautiful Harvard fences and a total of twenty-seven gates, it is the oldest part of the Harvard University campus, including its historic center and its modern crossroads.
71 locals recommend
Harvard Yard
2 Kirkland StEnclosed by the beautiful Harvard fences and a total of twenty-seven gates, it is the oldest part of the Harvard University campus, including its historic center and its modern crossroads.
One of the largest museums in the United States. It contains more than 450,000 works of art, making it one of the most comprehensive collections in the Americas. Plus, take a ride on the Green Line!
1042 locals recommend
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
465 Huntington AveOne of the largest museums in the United States. It contains more than 450,000 works of art, making it one of the most comprehensive collections in the Americas. Plus, take a ride on the Green Line!
Essentials
Nestled between "The Coop" and a newspaper stand, this funky little shop has everything from imported cheese, to the best Greek yogurt. They offer a wide selections of teas as well. It's worth a stop!
8 locals recommend
Cardullo's Gourmet Shoppe
6 Brattle StNestled between "The Coop" and a newspaper stand, this funky little shop has everything from imported cheese, to the best Greek yogurt. They offer a wide selections of teas as well. It's worth a stop!
The nearest supermarket to the apartment (by foot) would be Broadway Marketplace. It is conveniently located down the road from our house and provides all the basic necessities.
40 locals recommend
Broadway Marketplace
468 BroadwayThe nearest supermarket to the apartment (by foot) would be Broadway Marketplace. It is conveniently located down the road from our house and provides all the basic necessities.
Entertainment & Activities
You can't say you've had ice-cream until you've tried this place. It's made with real cow's milk (whatever that means) and there's a line almost every time. A definite must for any sweet-tooth lover.
298 locals recommend
J.P. Licks
659 Centre StYou can't say you've had ice-cream until you've tried this place. It's made with real cow's milk (whatever that means) and there's a line almost every time. A definite must for any sweet-tooth lover.