East Cambridge
Waterfront dining & CambridgeSide
Why Visit East Cambridge?
East Cambridge offers the best of both worlds—shopping convenience at CambridgeSide paired with stunning waterfront experiences and a thriving multicultural community. Watch the sunset over the Boston skyline while dining at Mediterranean gems, explore craft workshops at the Craft Loft, or hunt for treasures at the Cambridge Antique Market. This evolving neighborhood blends retail accessibility with authentic local finds you won't discover anywhere else.
The Answer
What to do in East Cambridge
East Cambridge is waterfront dining & cambridgeside. East Cambridge offers the best of both worlds—shopping convenience at CambridgeSide paired with stunning waterfront experiences and a thriving multicultural community.
Top Picks
- 1Craft Loft
Craft store
- 2The Lexington
American
- 3Amba Cambridge
Mediterranean
Selection Criteria
Top spots in East Cambridge selected for authenticity and local reputation.
About This District
Home to the CambridgeSide mall and waterfront restaurants with stunning Boston skyline views. A mix of retail, dining, and residential.
Who East Cambridge Is For
Residents seeking a quieter Cambridge experience away from the main squares
Those who want everything walkable — some areas require a bus or bike to reach restaurants and shops
How much neighborhood identity exists even in residential areas — each block has its own character
District Highlights
- CambridgeSide shopping mall
- Waterfront restaurants
- Craft workshops (Craft Loft)
- Cambridge Antique Market
A Perfect Day in East Cambridge
morning
Shop at CambridgeSide, visit Craft Loft for DIY supplies.
afternoon
Lunch at Amba or another Mediterranean spot.
evening
Sunset dinner with waterfront views, explore Cambridge Antique Market.
Transit Connections
11 establishments in East Cambridge are easily accessible by public transit.
Quick Facts
The bike lanes here are a source of civic pride.
“I saved Latin. What did you ever do?”
— Max Fischer, on neighborhood preservation