The Democratic Table — accessible to all
Harvard Square sandwich shop and coffee spot. Solid sandwiches, good coffee, great people-watching. The outdoor seating is prime in nice weather. Been here since 1993. One of the last old-school spots in an increasingly chain-heavy Square.
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148 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138
Daily: 6:30AM-9PM
4 min walk from Harvard
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— Herman Blume, on Cambridge dining