Alex’s guidebook
Food scene
The best ramen around and great service. One of my favorite places to eat in Harvard Square.
29 locals recommend
Santouka Harvard Square
1 Bow StThe best ramen around and great service. One of my favorite places to eat in Harvard Square.
The best ramen around and great service. This location is small so the line can get long, but it is so worth it.
13 locals recommend
Santouka Back Bay
66 Hereford StThe best ramen around and great service. This location is small so the line can get long, but it is so worth it.
Felipe's offers great drinks and even better food. Their burritos and chimichangas are fantastic, especially with a glass of their homemade Horchata (the h is silent). This local eat is a must visit!
Felipe's Taqueria
21 Brattle StreetFelipe's offers great drinks and even better food. Their burritos and chimichangas are fantastic, especially with a glass of their homemade Horchata (the h is silent). This local eat is a must visit!
Pasta, pizza, and all things Italian. A great place for comfort food that is worth every penny and it is right down the street!
25 locals recommend
Basta Pasta
319 Western AvePasta, pizza, and all things Italian. A great place for comfort food that is worth every penny and it is right down the street!
Small, hidden pizza shop in Harvard Square. It is beloved by all who love good pizza!
22 locals recommend
Pinocchio's Pizza & Subs
74 Winthrop StSmall, hidden pizza shop in Harvard Square. It is beloved by all who love good pizza!
This hidden little cafe down the street is home to incredible soul food that has not only caught the eye of locals, but also Phantom Gourmet.
18 locals recommend
The Coast Cafe
233 River StThis hidden little cafe down the street is home to incredible soul food that has not only caught the eye of locals, but also Phantom Gourmet.
Just around the corner, this local spot is perfect for a quick bite. Great for some comfort food or drinks at the bar.
8 locals recommend
Riverside Pizza & Seafoods
305 River StJust around the corner, this local spot is perfect for a quick bite. Great for some comfort food or drinks at the bar.
Sightseeing
This historic park is the center of Harvard University and a great place to hang out on a nice day.
Harvard Yard
2 Kirkland StreetThis historic park is the center of Harvard University and a great place to hang out on a nice day.
Lovely place to go for a walk or spend the day. Boston's biggest greenway is a great nature escape with the beauty of the cityscape.
54 locals recommend
Rose Kennedy Greenway
Atlantic AvenueLovely place to go for a walk or spend the day. Boston's biggest greenway is a great nature escape with the beauty of the cityscape.
Dessert
Mike's Pastry is known for the cannolis at their location in the North End, but here in Cambridge we have our own little gem. A great place to get traditional Italian cookies, cake, and cannolis.
Mike's Pastry
11 Dunster StreetMike's Pastry is known for the cannolis at their location in the North End, but here in Cambridge we have our own little gem. A great place to get traditional Italian cookies, cake, and cannolis.
Fantastic ice cream and chocolate treats. Get your ice cream in a cereal cone, you won't regret it!
14 locals recommend
Emack & Bolio's
23 White StFantastic ice cream and chocolate treats. Get your ice cream in a cereal cone, you won't regret it!
To Do
Hidden behind a doorway in Roxy's Grilled Cheese, the A4cade is a great arcade for those who don't really want to grow up. The bars on either end offer fun and exciting drinks and the entire Roxy's menu (I recommend the mighty rib melt). There is often a line down the block on weekends, but it is worth it for a good time!
10 locals recommend
A4cade
292 Massachusetts AveHidden behind a doorway in Roxy's Grilled Cheese, the A4cade is a great arcade for those who don't really want to grow up. The bars on either end offer fun and exciting drinks and the entire Roxy's menu (I recommend the mighty rib melt). There is often a line down the block on weekends, but it is worth it for a good time!
Nice for a night of food, drinks, and bowling. This spot is great for families during the day, but is 21+ at night.
50 locals recommend
Kings Dining & Entertainment
510 Market StNice for a night of food, drinks, and bowling. This spot is great for families during the day, but is 21+ at night.
Shopping
Fun outdoor outlet mall. Shopping, food, paint bar, movie theater, bowling, and so much more!
269 locals recommend
Assembly Row
Assembly RowFun outdoor outlet mall. Shopping, food, paint bar, movie theater, bowling, and so much more!
Grocery Shopping
Trader Joe's is a natural food store. Just a 5 minute walk away, this is a great place for fun, unique snacks and quick dinners.
409 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
748 Memorial DrTrader Joe's is a natural food store. Just a 5 minute walk away, this is a great place for fun, unique snacks and quick dinners.
This grocery store is 2 minutes away and a perfect place to get fresh produce and yummy food.
1155 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
413 Centre StThis grocery store is 2 minutes away and a perfect place to get fresh produce and yummy food.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Use GPS
Cambridge is a beautiful city that happens to be made up of one ways and rotaries. If you are new to the area, I would recommend using a GPS so you don't end up in the Charles River.
What to pack
Wear comfortable shoes
Cambridge is a very walkable city so I would suggest wearing comfortable shoes.