Cambridge Dining Guide
Best Coffee Shops in Central Square
The 2 coffee shops restaurants in Central Square worth walking to — ranked, with addresses, hours, and T access. Curated by Guide to Cambridge.
Coffee culture runs deep in Cambridge. With two major universities and a thriving tech sector, the demand for quality coffee — and the right atmosphere to drink it in — has produced one of New England's most distinctive cafe scenes. Independent roasters dominate here, and nearly every shop doubles as a workspace, study hall, or community gathering spot.
Insider TipAvoid the 8-9 AM rush at Harvard Square cafes. Most shops are calmer by 10 AM and stay spacious through the early afternoon.
1369 Coffee House - Central Square
Coffee Shop · 757 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
The Central Square satellite of Gerry Wolf's 1369 Coffee House. Same house-made chai, same union-shop ethos as the Inman original, closer to the Red Line. A default Central Square study seat for MIT and Lesley students.
Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar
Coffee Shop · 757 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Coffee by day, wine bar by night. The space is beautiful - high ceilings, exposed beams, Central Square industrial chic. Great for a morning coffee or an evening glass of wine. The kind of place where you can spend an entire day.