Food Scene
1369 Coffee House
1369 Cambridge StGreat coffee shop on your way to Central Sq. Cash only
Great atmosphere if you are looking for a place to work or hold a coffee-shop meeting. They have a Mediterranean food menu with options for lunch/dinner. Free wifi.
40 locals recommend
Andala Coffee House
286 Franklin StGreat atmosphere if you are looking for a place to work or hold a coffee-shop meeting. They have a Mediterranean food menu with options for lunch/dinner. Free wifi.
Very good coffee and delicious muffins! 5 minimum on credit card.
11 locals recommend
Atomic Bean Cafe
904 Massachusetts AveVery good coffee and delicious muffins! 5 minimum on credit card.
Good vegetarian options in Central Sq. Usually very busy during 5-7pm as people stop by on their way to work. You can call in orders and pick up to avoid the wait.
240 locals recommend
Life Alive Organic Cafe
765 Massachusetts AveGood vegetarian options in Central Sq. Usually very busy during 5-7pm as people stop by on their way to work. You can call in orders and pick up to avoid the wait.
It's a quick place with decent Indian food. They deliver but it's so close that takeout is the fastest way.
(617) 864-8100
India Castle
928 Massachusetts AveIt's a quick place with decent Indian food. They deliver but it's so close that takeout is the fastest way.
(617) 864-8100
This is a new coffee shop. It has a hipster vibe and very nice location. The coffees are excellent. This pricier than 1369 and Atomic Bean, but worth a shot.
58 locals recommend
barismo 364
364 BroadwayThis is a new coffee shop. It has a hipster vibe and very nice location. The coffees are excellent. This pricier than 1369 and Atomic Bean, but worth a shot.
Great organic burger, chicken sandwich and even breakfast (during weekdays) place. The milkshakes are also really good.
22 locals recommend
Four Burgers
704 Massachusetts AveGreat organic burger, chicken sandwich and even breakfast (during weekdays) place. The milkshakes are also really good.
Starbucks
655 Massachusetts AveThis is the closest Starbucks
Cafe Luna
612 Main StExcellent brunch. Arrive early to beat the rush.
Everything Else
This is a good organic supermarket. It's on the smaller side. There's also a Shaws closer to MIT and a Whole Foods off Prospect Street.
42 locals recommend
Harvest Co-Op Market
580 Massachusetts AveThis is a good organic supermarket. It's on the smaller side. There's also a Shaws closer to MIT and a Whole Foods off Prospect Street.
Drinks & Nightlife
Popular bar/restaurant with MIT faculty and students. Best value breakfast on the weekends when the line at Cafe Luna is 2 hour+ for a wait.
43 locals recommend
Miracle of Science
321 Massachusetts AvePopular bar/restaurant with MIT faculty and students. Best value breakfast on the weekends when the line at Cafe Luna is 2 hour+ for a wait.