Cambridge Dining Guide
Best Coffee Shops in Mid-Cambridge
The 2 coffee shops restaurants in Mid-Cambridge 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.
Simon's Coffee Shop
Coffee Shops · 1736 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
Long, narrow neighborhood coffee shop between Harvard and Porter Squares. Quality espresso, pastries, bagels, and sandwiches. Rotating local art, a loaded community bulletin board, and regulars who treat it like their second living room.
Dado Tea
Tea House/Cafe · 955 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139
Serving wholesome and healthy sandwiches, salads, multigrain rice bowls, and noodle dishes. High grade hot and iced teas, espresso and coffee. First in Cambridge to introduce bubble tea in 2002!