1
Flour Bakery + Cafe
Bakery · Multiple
Popular
Award-winning bakery with breakfast and lunch. Sticky buns, sandwiches, and pastries. Multiple Cambridge locations.
Sticky bunsSandwichesPastries
4.6
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Best Lunch Spots in Cambridge
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About This Guide
Whether you have 30 minutes or two hours, Cambridge has the perfect lunch spot. From grab-and-go options to leisurely sit-down meals, fuel your afternoon with these top lunch destinations.
The Answer
Best Lunch Spots in Cambridge
Whether you have 30 minutes or two hours, Cambridge has the perfect lunch spot. Our top picks include Flour Bakery + Cafe, Life Alive Organic Cafe, Black Sheep Bagel Cafe.
Top Picks
- 1Flour Bakery + Cafe
Sticky buns
- 2Life Alive Organic Cafe
Goddess bowl
- 3Black Sheep Bagel Cafe
House-Made Bagels
- 4Rebelle Artisan Bagels
Artisan Bagels
- 5Hot Chix Boston
Nashville Hot Chicken
Selection Criteria
Selected based on local favorites, authentic offerings, and community reputation.
The Recommendations
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Life Alive Organic Cafe
Vegetarian · Central Square
Popular
Vibrant vegetarian cafe with organic bowls, smoothies, and fresh juices. Colorful, healthy fast-casual.
Goddess bowlFresh juicesVegan options
4.5
$$3
Black Sheep Bagel Cafe
Bagel Shop · Riverside
Cafe with espresso, coffee, home-made bagels, and elaborate bagel sandwiches. Fresh bagels baked daily. Cozy Harvard Square spot popular for breakfast and lunch.
House-Made BagelsBagel SandwichesCoffee
4.5
$$4
Rebelle Artisan Bagels
Bagel Shop · East Cambridge
Artisan bagel shop and café serving hand-rolled bagels, creative sandwiches, and specialty coffee. Fresh-baked daily with quality ingredients. Opened 2024.
Artisan BagelsCreative SandwichesSpecialty Coffee
4.7
$$5
Hot Chix Boston
Nashville Hot Chicken · Wellington-Harrington
Nashville-style hot chicken from three Korean-American founders. Crispy, fiery chicken sandwiches and platters with varying heat levels. Started as a pop-up in 2019, opened brick-and-mortar in 2022.
Nashville Hot ChickenChicken SandwichesSouthern Sides
4.5
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