Guidebook for Cambridge
Food Scene
Cheap beer and wine, delicious and simple American food. Great pizza. Delightful regulars.
Tell them Trent sent you (really).
Newtowne Grille
1945 Massachusetts AveCheap beer and wine, delicious and simple American food. Great pizza. Delightful regulars.
Tell them Trent sent you (really).
Best beer list in the area, IMHO. Food is also great: upscale pub fare at reasonable prices. Great brunch.
44 locals recommend
Five Horses Tavern
400 Highland AveBest beer list in the area, IMHO. Food is also great: upscale pub fare at reasonable prices. Great brunch.
Porter Square
I'm told this is a great place to sit and enjoy a coffee.
This is in the food court of the Porter Sq Exchange near Lesley along Mass Ave. Lots of great Asian food places in here.
9 locals recommend
Cafe Mami
1815 Massachusetts AveThis is in the food court of the Porter Sq Exchange near Lesley along Mass Ave. Lots of great Asian food places in here.
Speakeasy style joint with solid food and an extensive selection of rye and bourbon.
68 locals recommend
Saloon
255 Elm StSpeakeasy style joint with solid food and an extensive selection of rye and bourbon.
Solid restaurant any time of the week with a great brunch on weekends.
24 locals recommend
Christopher's
1920 Massachusetts AveSolid restaurant any time of the week with a great brunch on weekends.
Arts & Culture
Live music (every?) night. Never a cover.
It is pretty small, and sometimes pretty loud. In my experience, mostly Americana, bluegrass, or soulful singer-songwriters.
42 locals recommend
Toad
1912 Massachusetts AveLive music (every?) night. Never a cover.
It is pretty small, and sometimes pretty loud. In my experience, mostly Americana, bluegrass, or soulful singer-songwriters.
Catch a mainstream or indy flick, local performances, or traveling live music acts.
147 locals recommend
Somerville Theatre
55 Davis SquareCatch a mainstream or indy flick, local performances, or traveling live music acts.