Establishment Profile

Casa Portugal

Name: Casa Portugal
Address: 1200 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139, Cambridge, MA, US
Telephone: (617) 491-8880
Rating: 4.5

A distinguished Cambridge establishment

PortugueseFeaturedMinority-Owned

Portuguese

Inman Square

4.5698 reviews

The Story

Israeli Bakery Charm Meets Cambridge Coffee Culture

Who Runs It

Tatte was founded by Israeli-born Tzurit Or, bringing grandmother's baking traditions to Boston.

The Origin

Started as a tiny Brookline bakery, became a regional phenomenon through beautiful pastries and gorgeous spaces.

What Makes It Special

The pastries are genuinely beautiful and delicious. The shakshuka is excellent.

Tatte has become Cambridge's default for "let's meet for coffee."

What People Love

Customers love the pastries, shakshuka, and inviting spaces.

Beautiful pastries

Excellent shakshuka

Well-designed spaces

Good coffee

Best for:coffee meetingspastriesbrunchlaptop work

What To Know

Popular means crowded, especially weekends.

•Very crowded weekends

•Seating competitive at peaks

•Premium pricing

Pricing Context

Premium bakery/cafe pricing. Coffee $4-6, pastries $4-7, brunch $14-18.

Rating Breakdown

4.5

2341 total reviews

Google

4.5(2341)

Our Take

Strong ratings at high volume confirm the quality.

What Customers Say

“The pistachio croissant is worth the calories.”

via Google

“Weekend mornings are a zoo. Go early or on weekdays.”

via Google

Insider Tips

Best Time to Visit

Weekday mornings. Avoid weekend 10am-1pm.

What to Ask For

Halva brownie and pistachio croissant are standouts.

Hidden Gem

Some locations are less crowded than others.

Getting There

Multiple locations near T stops.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work here with a laptop?

Yes, though seating can be competitive during peak hours.

Known For

Portuguese classics

seafood

wine selection

Transit Connections

Central

11 minute walk

Accessibility

Limited accessibility

Reddit Mentions

Nearby in Inman Square

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