The Democratic Table — accessible to all
Started as an MIT food truck, now a Cambridge institution. The chickpea fritter sandwich is perfect. The BBQ seitan is addictive. Fast, fresh, vegetarian-forward. Multiple locations but the Harvard Square flagship feels right. Even meat eaters love this place.
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Contact Details
7 Holyoke St, Cambridge, MA 02138
Mon-Sat: 7AM-9PM, Sun: 9AM-9PM
1 min walk from Harvard
RedIn Cambridge, even casual dining involves a thesis statement.
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Further Reading
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— Herman Blume, on Cambridge dining