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The Best Spots in Cambridge, MA!  #visitUS
Miracle of Science Bar & Grill is one of The Best Spots in Cambridge, MA!  #visitUS.

1. Miracle of Science Bar & Grill

8.0
321 Massachusetts Ave (at Blanche St.), Cambridge, MA
Bar · 101 tips and reviews
The Friendly Toast is one of The Best Spots in Cambridge, MA!  #visitUS.

2. The Friendly Toast

1 Hampshire St (at Cardinal Medeiros Ave.), Cambridge, MA
Breakfast Spot · 240 tips and reviews

Boston PhoenixBoston Phoenix: This quirky reader fave has yummy French toast and the best sweet potato fries we've had. Cheesy fries with strawberry habanero sauce are great too, especially paired with a pop-rock cocktail. Read more.

Border Cafe is one of The Best Spots in Cambridge, MA!  #visitUS.

3. Border Cafe

32 Church St (at Palmer St.), Cambridge, MA
Mexican Restaurant · Harvard Square · 256 tips and reviews

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: This Cajun/ Mexican restaurant has great food and atmosphere. Among the many dishes, don’t be afraid to try the Catfish New Orleans! But get there early or be ready to wait. Read more.

Grendel's Den Restaurant & Bar is one of The Best Spots in Cambridge, MA!  #visitUS.

4. Grendel's Den Restaurant & Bar

7.5
89 Winthrop St (at JFK St), Cambridge, MA
Bar · Harvard Square · 107 tips and reviews

Boston PhoenixBoston Phoenix: If Beowulf showed up, [the bartender] would be like, 'Dude, take that metal armor off. It's not OK to wear that in the bar' ... Then he'd say, 'OK, what do you want?' " Read more.

Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage is one of The Best Spots in Cambridge, MA!  #visitUS.

5. Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage

8.5
1246 Massachusetts Ave (btwn Bow & Plympton), Cambridge, MA
Burger Joint · Harvard Square · 173 tips and reviews

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: An American landmark since 1960 & voted best burgers in America! Try "The American Idol" burger w/ bacon, cheese, mushrooms and onions. Read more.

Charlie's Kitchen is one of The Best Spots in Cambridge, MA!  #visitUS.

6. Charlie's Kitchen

8.0
10 Eliot St (at Winthrop St.), Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · Harvard Square · 167 tips and reviews

jesse k.jesse kb: Double lobster roll...tasty and affordable. My Charlie's Kitchen staple.

Hana Sushi is one of The Best Spots in Cambridge, MA!  #visitUS.

7. Hana Sushi

6.6
2372 Massachusetts Ave (Dudley St.), Cambridge, MA
Sushi Restaurant · North Cambridge · 8 tips and reviews

Krista Z.Krista Zalatores: Delicious sushi and miso soup!

Ryles Jazz Club is one of The Best Spots in Cambridge, MA!  #visitUS.

8. Ryles Jazz Club

212 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Inman Square · 19 tips and reviews

Bill S.Bill Stallworth: You have to check out the Jazz Brunch on Sundays

All Star Sandwich Bar is one of The Best Spots in Cambridge, MA!  #visitUS.

9. All Star Sandwich Bar

7.9
1245 Cambridge St (at Prospect St), Cambridge, MA
Sandwich Spot · Inman Square · 82 tips and reviews

Boston.comBoston.com: A self-dubbed "sandwich hall of fame," this cash-only deli is the place to be. Except for Sundays, when it's closed. Try the BLT, Monte Cristo, bluefish po-boy, and Texas Reuben. Read more.

Bukowski Tavern is one of The Best Spots in Cambridge, MA!  #visitUS.

10. Bukowski Tavern

1281 Cambridge St (at Prospect St), Cambridge, MA
Bar · Inman Square · 86 tips and reviews

Ben B.Ben Becker: Don't be afraid and talk beer or music with the staff. They know what they're talking about.

Area Four is one of The Best Spots in Cambridge, MA!  #visitUS.

11. Area Four

8.9
500 Technology Sq, Cambridge, MA
Pizzeria · Kendall Square · 209 tips and reviews

thoughtbotthoughtbot: Ridiculously good breakfast sandwiches. When the weather's nice, Technology Square is a relaxing green space to eat in.

Harvard University is one of The Best Spots in Cambridge, MA!  #visitUS.

12. Harvard University

1350 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
University · Mid-Cambridge · 146 tips and reviews

Likeable MediaLikeable Media: While you’re strolling through the campus, see where Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg spent hours on end creating the social networking site with 750 million users and counting!

Cambridge Common Park is one of The Best Spots in Cambridge, MA!  #visitUS.

13. Cambridge Common Park

7.9
Garden St. and Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA
Park · Neighborhood Nine · 15 tips and reviews

adam f.adam fullerton: Come by on Thursday nights and Sunday afternoons in the Summer to catch some live kickball!

Cambridge City Hall is one of The Best Spots in Cambridge, MA!  #visitUS.

14. Cambridge City Hall

795 Massachusetts Ave (btw Inman & Bigelow), Cambridge, MA
City Hall · Mid-Cambridge · 8 tips and reviews

15. MIT Building 10 (Maclaurin Buildings)

222 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA
College Engineering Building · MIT · 2 tips and reviews

Janana's Gold - Online Treasure HuntsJanana's Gold - Online Treasure Hunts: Watch out for pranks with the Dome! In '99 students turned it into a giant R2D2 - the famous droid from the Star Wars saga. What'll be next? Read more.

Toscanini's is one of The Best Spots in Cambridge, MA!  #visitUS.

16. Toscanini's

9.3
899 Main St (at Sidney St.), Cambridge, MA
Ice Cream Parlor · 278 tips and reviews
Craigie on Main is one of The Best Spots in Cambridge, MA!  #visitUS.

17. Craigie on Main

853 Main St (Bishop Allen), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · 144 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Can't decide which cocktail to order? Ask for a surprise tasting of four mini cocktails for $20.

Summer Shack is one of The Best Spots in Cambridge, MA!  #visitUS.

18. Summer Shack

8.2
149 Alewife Brook Pkwy (at Rindge Ave.), Cambridge, MA
Seafood Restaurant · North Cambridge · 65 tips and reviews

GourmetLiveGourmetLive: The Shack’s relaxed, spacious dining room and butcher-paper-covered tables are the perfect setting for gargantuan seafood platters and buckets of beers.

Danehy Park is one of The Best Spots in Cambridge, MA!  #visitUS.

19. Danehy Park

8.6
Danehy Park (New St), Cambridge, MA
Track · Neighborhood Nine · 9 tips and reviews

John H.John Haydon: Danehy is an excellent place to teach kids how to ride a bike. Especially around the soccer field / track which is made of rubber.

Alewife Brook Reservation is one of The Best Spots in Cambridge, MA!  #visitUS.

20. Alewife Brook Reservation

8.0
Cambridge, MA
State or Provincial Park · Inman Square · 3 tips and reviews
Cambridge Brewing Company is one of The Best Spots in Cambridge, MA!  #visitUS.

21. Cambridge Brewing Company

8.3
1 Kendall Square, Building 100 (at Cardinal Medeiros Ave & Hampshire St), Cambridge, MA
Brewery · Kendall Square · 118 tips and reviews

DatDat: Great selection of in-house brews. You can see them working it in the back.

Courthouse Fish Market is one of The Best Spots in Cambridge, MA!  #visitUS.

22. Courthouse Fish Market

484 Cambridge St (btwn 6th & 5th), Cambridge, MA
Fish Market · East Cambridge · 2 tips and reviews
The Middle East Downstairs is one of The Best Spots in Cambridge, MA!  #visitUS.

23. The Middle East Downstairs

7.5
480 Massachusetts Ave (at Brookline St.), Cambridge, MA
Rock Club · 69 tips and reviews

PUMAPUMA: If you want to know the next up and coming bands, booking a table at this place is a MUST! Oh and check out the grilled salads!

The Phoenix Landing is one of The Best Spots in Cambridge, MA!  #visitUS.

24. The Phoenix Landing

7.7
512 Massachusetts Ave (btwn Brookline & Pearl), Cambridge, MA
Sports Bar · 70 tips and reviews

BBC AMERICABBC AMERICA: 6 Nations Rugby Championship will be shown here. You'll find a good crowd of rugby and soccer enthusiasts here. Kitchen opens at 11:00 a.m.

25. Lanes and Games

195 Concord Tpke, Cambridge, MA
Bowling Alley · North Cambridge · 23 tips and reviews

Jason T.Jason Tibbetts: Come check out the great lanes (oiled daily) and keno corner!

Christopher's Restaurant & Bar is one of The Best Spots in Cambridge, MA!  #visitUS.

26. Christopher's Restaurant & Bar

1920 Massachusetts Ave (at Porter Rd.), Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · Porter Square · 74 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Get the Toad burger.

Toad is one of The Best Spots in Cambridge, MA!  #visitUS.

27. Toad

7.5
1920 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Rock Club · Porter Square · 23 tips and reviews

MazdaMazda: An intimate space filled with great live music and welcoming patrons.

People's Republik is one of The Best Spots in Cambridge, MA!  #visitUS.

28. People's Republik

878 Massachusetts Ave (at Lee St.), Cambridge, MA
Bar · Mid-Cambridge · 42 tips and reviews

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. One of the regulars once took off his wooden leg and began strumming it like a guitar. So... grab a pint and socialize. Read more.

Kendall Square Community Ice Skating is one of The Best Spots in Cambridge, MA!  #visitUS.

29. Kendall Square Community Ice Skating

8.0
300 Athenaeum St, Cambridge, MA
Skating Rink · Kendall Square · 2 tips and reviews

Eric A.Eric Andersen: Hours: Mon 12-5, Tue-Thurs 12-8, Fri 12-9, Sat 11-9, Sun/holidays 11-6

Landmark Kendall Square Cinema is one of The Best Spots in Cambridge, MA!  #visitUS.

30. Landmark Kendall Square Cinema

8.9
One Kendall Sq (at Binney St), Cambridge, MA
Movie Theater · 60 tips and reviews

Will S.Will Schultze: Everything about this place is great, save the decor in the auditoriums. Parking's a no-brainer (don't forget to validate), prices are reasonable, film selections are top-tier. Can't be beat in Boston Read more.