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Cafe Luna

Cafe Luna

Café, Sandwich Spot, and Breakfast Spot$$$$
Cambridge
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    Tom W.
    "Awesome staff, best brunch, and endless coffee from Blue Bottle!"(4 Tips)
    Joyce C.
    "The Caruso is the best sandwich."(3 Tips)
    Elica Y.
    "The lemon ricotta pancakes with fresh fruits were amazing."(4 Tips)
    Anu S.
    "... try their fresh berry stuffed French toast with strawberry mascarpone and sweet cream..."(3 Tips)
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  • Dianna C.
    Dianna CoxJune 11, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The fall harvest salad is very refreshing at any time of the year!
  • Rebecca M.heart icon on user image
    Rebecca MOctober 25, 2022
    Absolutely the best falafel wrap I’ve ever had.
  • Huma
    HumaSeptember 12, 2012
    The brunch is amazing! Try the eggs benedict with lobster.
  • Anu S.heart icon on user image
    Anu SharmaNovember 8, 2013
    Don't forget to try their fresh berry stuffed French toast with strawberry mascarpone and sweet cream :)
  • Jessie S.
    Jessie ShiNovember 2, 2016
    They do take reservations for weekend brunch.
  • Rita C.
    Rita ChestertonJune 25, 2011
    Best corn beef cash benedict ever! You must try. Lobster bemedict is awesome too.
  • Jeff B.heart icon on user image
    Jeff ByrnesMay 30, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    They have beer, wine, & cordials at their new location!
  • Michal P.heart icon on user image
    Michal PalmonNovember 10, 2021
    Great food and very nice owner. Will be back
  • Steve T.
    Steve TheoMay 8, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    NOLA blend iced coffee (cold brew) is the best thing ever!
  • Julia M.heart icon on user image
    Julia MartinFebruary 3, 2014
    Their breakfast sandwiches & lattes are delicious.
  • Jordan M.heart icon on user image
    Jordan MoranoMarch 17, 2013
    Undecided? The brunch specials are a good place to start.
  • Amy I.
    Amy IgnatukJuly 8, 2016
    Lemon poppyseed muffin halved and grilled with butter
  • Elizabeth N.
    Elizabeth NMay 8, 2013
    Try the salmon avocado omelette, it's so delicious
  • Adam S.heart icon on user image
    Adam SigelJuly 21, 2016
    The breakfast sandwich is legit. Add bacon and avocado.
  • Jean M.
    Jean McCarthyJuly 4, 2011
    Get Kennen as your waiter, informative and charming... best service ever.
  • Kat .heart icon on user image
    Kat 🐱February 8, 2016
    Call ahead to make reservations!
  • Stanton C.heart icon on user image
    Stanton CadyJuly 26, 2015
    The lemon ricotta pancakes were good (and recommended by the staff), but they don't quite match the ones you can get at Plow in SF (I know, maybe an unfair comparison, but it's true!)
  • Jules G.
    Jules GanslMay 27, 2013
    Get a shandy made from peroni and lemonade - amazing!
  • General K.
    General KafkaSeptember 17, 2009
    Been here 25+ times
    My favorite place in Central Sq. Espresso is great - lots of yummy stuff. Great option for a lunch too ! And jazz nights...
  • Ryan N.heart icon on user image
    Ryan NixonJuly 3, 2016
    Salads are off the charts!
  • Sibylle B.
    Nice soy latte!
  • Daniel L.heart icon on user image
    Daniel LillyMarch 11, 2016
    Lattes are still an art form here
  • Jonathan L.
    Jonathan L.October 19, 2020
    Flat pancakes, dry corned beef hash, aunt Jemima syrup are some reasons to avoid this place.
  • Bridget O.
    Bridget O'BrienNovember 3, 2011
    Favorite part of my breakfast? Their toast. Sweet wheat bread with jam. Yum!
  • Steve T.
    Steve TheoJune 3, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    NOLA blend cold brew. Like delicious rocket fuel!!!
  • Chris R.
    Chris RhodesSeptember 19, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Pumpkin chai is pure heaven as is the turkey apple and brie sandwich
  • Arjun A.
    Arjun AgarwalaDecember 23, 2012
    Fantastic food. Unfortunate that the water cups smell like stale fish.
  • Dan T.
    Dan TheManJanuary 14, 2013
    They have Blue Bottle coffee. Cold brew & espresso!
  • Jack M.
    Jack McDermottAugust 1, 2013
    Kim is awesome--ask for the fresh milk from the Berkshires
  • Rafael G.
    Rafael GonzaqueApril 28, 2013
    DIY payment and bill splitting with Leaf on an tablet! Awesome!
  • Elle W.
    Elle WagnerSeptember 14, 2013
    Lobster. Mac & cheese. America at its finest.
  • Carolina C.
    Carolina CoelloAugust 18, 2013
    Service is absolutely amazing, and coffee is great. The food is average though, not impressed at all.
  • Luis F.
    Luis FernandesDecember 3, 2011
    Try asking for seats at the counter! Otherwise the wait takes forever.
  • Chris L.
    Chris LeBihanMarch 19, 2011
    Order the Caruso panini. It is to die for!
  • Karina
    KarinaJuly 2, 2015
    Pancakes are only on weekends 😩
  • Greg B.
    Greg BodenairAugust 11, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the S'mac And Cheese - Bomb
  • S. J.heart icon on user image
    S. J.July 9, 2023
    Jalapeño Mac and cheese 🧀
  • Maxheart icon on user image
    MaxAugust 5, 2015
    Don't show up for brunch without a reservation.
  • Nat H.
    Nat HarwardOctober 2, 2011
    Fall special: apple stuffed French toast. Great! I wanted more marscapone.
  • Laura W.
    Laura WebanckSeptember 27, 2012
    Sweet potato sandwich is incredible!
  • Shane S.
    Iced chai is stellar. Say YES to the breakfast paninis too.
  • carolyn a.
    carolyn aSeptember 23, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Best croissants and coffee in central square
  • Joanna Z.
    Joanna ZhouApril 7, 2012
    The lattes here are tops
  • Nick M.heart icon on user image
    Nick MudryJuly 7, 2015
    Best sandwiches in town.
  • Joyce C.
    Joyce ChenNovember 16, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    The Caruso is the best sandwich. Hands down
  • Jesse
    JesseApril 2, 2010
    Best espresso in town! Live music on occasion, too.
  • Olga Z.
    Olga ZhukovaAugust 19, 2012
    Amazing weekend brunch!
  • Greg M.heart icon on user image
    Greg MarraAugust 8, 2014
    Awesome brunch.
  • Itay M.heart icon on user image
    Itay MJune 21, 2015
    Berry stuffed waffle
  • Marissa W.
    Marissa WindowAugust 15, 2011
    pumpkin spice chai latte year round = heaven on earth.
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