Food Scene
This is the closest cafe if you are looking for a good cup of coffee. The scones are good too!
48 locals recommend
The Biscuit
256 Marginal StreetThis is the closest cafe if you are looking for a good cup of coffee. The scones are good too!
Bergamot is a great restaurant for upscale dining in the neighborhood. They use fresh, local ingredients in creative ways. The menu changes seasonally. Dinner only. Make a reservation on weekends.
29 locals recommend
Bergamot
118 Beacon StBergamot is a great restaurant for upscale dining in the neighborhood. They use fresh, local ingredients in creative ways. The menu changes seasonally. Dinner only. Make a reservation on weekends.
I scream, you scream, we all scream for J.P. Licks! Ice cream in lots of fun flavors. Enjoy a cone while you walk through Harvard Square.
298 locals recommend
J.P. Licks
659 Centre StI scream, you scream, we all scream for J.P. Licks! Ice cream in lots of fun flavors. Enjoy a cone while you walk through Harvard Square.
One of the top fine-dining restaurants in the Cambridge area. It also has a great bar with craft cocktails.
72 locals recommend
Craigie On Main
853 Main StOne of the top fine-dining restaurants in the Cambridge area. It also has a great bar with craft cocktails.
A nice pizza joint with a romantic atmosphere and interesting pizza toppings. A little expensive for pizza, but tasty.
16 locals recommend
Emma's
40 Hampshire StreetA nice pizza joint with a romantic atmosphere and interesting pizza toppings. A little expensive for pizza, but tasty.
A4 Pizza
445 Somerville AvenueExcellent pizza with innovative toppings and local brews on tap
Darwin's Ltd - Cambridge St.
1629 Cambridge StA great sandwich shop and Harvard study spot
Drinks & Nightlife
A great local pub within walking distance. Wide variety of microbrews. Outdoor seating in the summer.
60 locals recommend
The Independent
75 Union SquareA great local pub within walking distance. Wide variety of microbrews. Outdoor seating in the summer.
A fun neighborhood bar with tasty and inventive craft cocktails.
42 locals recommend
Trina's Starlite Lounge
3 Beacon StA fun neighborhood bar with tasty and inventive craft cocktails.
This is a fun bar with live music in the basement and lots of microbrews on tap. The food is hit or miss except for the fantastic chicken fried steak.
77 locals recommend
Cambridge Common
This is a fun bar with live music in the basement and lots of microbrews on tap. The food is hit or miss except for the fantastic chicken fried steak.
Lord Hobo
92 Hampshire StGreat beer bar and fun atmosphere, but the food is not impressive.
Irish pub with great food. Fish and chips are some of the best in Boston.
85 locals recommend
The Druid
1357 Cambridge StIrish pub with great food. Fish and chips are some of the best in Boston.
An upscale gastropub with a great bar and excellent food.
43 locals recommend
The Kirkland Tap & Trotter
425 Washington StAn upscale gastropub with a great bar and excellent food.
Shopping
Great store for wine, beer, and cheese. They also make sandwiches at the deli counter during lunch hours.
407 Washington St
407 Washington StreetGreat store for wine, beer, and cheese. They also make sandwiches at the deli counter during lunch hours.
You'll feel smarter just walking into this bookstore in Harvard Square. Lots of books and Harvard souvenirs.
24 locals recommend
Harvard Cooperative Society
1400 Massachusetts AveYou'll feel smarter just walking into this bookstore in Harvard Square. Lots of books and Harvard souvenirs.
This is the closest grocery store. It's a great value, but always crowded.
236 locals recommend
Market Basket
400 Somerville AveThis is the closest grocery store. It's a great value, but always crowded.
Cute little Italian market that specializes in fresh pasta and imported food items.
17 locals recommend
Capone Foods
14 Bow StCute little Italian market that specializes in fresh pasta and imported food items.
Christina's Homemade Ice Cream
1255 Cambridge StGreat homemade ice cream shop.
Arts & Culture
Visit the Harvard Museum of Natural History to see gemstones, stuffed animals, and rotating exhibits. This one is good for the science lover.
151 locals recommend
Harvard Museum of Natural History
26 Oxford StVisit the Harvard Museum of Natural History to see gemstones, stuffed animals, and rotating exhibits. This one is good for the science lover.
Sightseeing
Check out the architecture on Harvard campus, starting with this stunning red brick hall.
Annenberg Hall
45 Quincy StCheck out the architecture on Harvard campus, starting with this stunning red brick hall.
Everything Else
Union Square
Union SquareThere's a farmer's market here on Saturday mornings in the summer.
Bank of America ATM
120 Beacon StClosest ATM to our place
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
413 Centre StHigh quality groceries within walking distance.