Welcome to West Cambridge
Food scene - walkable
Great food, a little pricey but servings are large and usually sharable!
72 locals recommend
Hi-Rise Bread Company
208 Concord AveGreat food, a little pricey but servings are large and usually sharable!
Almost anything you might need and their soup is amazing. The closest thing we have to a Bodega
55 locals recommend
City Girl Cafe & Catering
204 Hampshire StreetAlmost anything you might need and their soup is amazing. The closest thing we have to a Bodega
The best pizza in Cambridge, family owned (their subs are good too). Cash Only. Slices available.
15 locals recommend
Armando's Pizza
163 Huron AveThe best pizza in Cambridge, family owned (their subs are good too). Cash Only. Slices available.
Friendly and authentic. My favorite place to go for a more upscale walkable dinner out
22 locals recommend
Gran Gusto
90 Sherman StFriendly and authentic. My favorite place to go for a more upscale walkable dinner out
Worth the walk just to look through the aisles of this gourmet cheese shop. Good bakery items, prepared foods, deli, almost anything.
55 locals recommend
Formaggio Kitchen
358 Huron AveWorth the walk just to look through the aisles of this gourmet cheese shop. Good bakery items, prepared foods, deli, almost anything.
Trattoria Pulcinella
147 Huron AveAnother lovely Italian dining experience.
Food scene
The Abbey
1755 Massachusetts AveMy favorite local restaurant - nice wine, friendly service, good food.
Iggy's Bread
130 Fawcett StLocal bakery
Flour Bakery
1595 Washington StBreakfast or lunch, great sandwiches, baked goods, salads.
My favorite place for coffee, treat and to sit and study. Beautiful store.
212 locals recommend
Tatte Bakery & Café
70 Charles StMy favorite place for coffee, treat and to sit and study. Beautiful store.
Porter Exchange
1815 Massachusetts AveAsian market with plenty of options for great Ramen
Waypoint
1030 Massachusetts AveSeafood/Italian - if there are just two of you, sit at the chef's table.
Giulia
1682 Massachusetts AveYou'll need a reservation, bit of a walk. Food is amazing.
Whole Foods Market
400 Cambridge RdLike any other Whole Foods!
Trader Joe's
748 Memorial DrLike any other Trader Joe's
Star Market
370 Western AveGroceries, wine, Starbucks all in one. You'll need a car.
J.P. Licks
659 Centre StGreat local ice cream shop
Sightseeing
Porter Square
My favorite bookstore, nice little cafe too
Fresh Pond Reservation
250 Fresh Pond PkwyLovely walk any time of year
Harvard Square
Brattle StreetAlways a scene, worth an afternoon
Harvard Museum of Natural History
26 Oxford StGreat little museum. Nice for kids and adults
Harvard Art Museums
32 Quincy StHidden gem
Danehy Park
99 Sherman StA nice walk, catch a local softball game
Neighborhoods
West Cambridge
Safe neighborhood, some lovely houses and gardens.
City advice
Getting around
Bus to Subway
There is a bus stop a block away that takes you into Harvard Sq where you can get the subway into Boston or any of the Cambridge neighborhoods. We are also a twenty minute walk to Porter Square or Harvard Square stops.
Getting around
Cars
There is street parking in our neighborhood but you will need a parking pass for our street. Look for signs re:street cleaning and resident parking only.
Travelling with kids
Parks and libraries
We have plenty of walkable parks and a walkable library for little kids.