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Cambridge Business Directory

Local establishments across Cambridge, Massachusetts

What makes Cambridge different: More independent businesses per capita than almost anywhere in New England. We highlight women-owned, minority-owned, and locally-owned establishments — the shops that make each neighborhood distinct.

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Christina's Spice & Specialty Foods

Central — 11 min walk

Rare spicesherbsspecialty ingredients

Cambridge institution since 1991 offering hundreds of hard-to-find spices, herbs, and specialty ingredients from around the globe. The knowledgeable staff helps home cooks recreate authentic world cuisines. Also famous for their homemade ice cream featuring unique flavors like cardamom and burned caramel.

156 reviewsView Details →

Amba Cambridge

Lechmere — 4 min walk

Mediterranean cuisinehummusfresh pita

Modern Mediterranean restaurant

112 reviewsView Details →

Seven Stars

Central — 5 min walk

Metaphysical bookscrystalstarot

Laid-back bookstore with New Age titles

227 reviewsView Details →

Rebelle Artisan Bagels

Kendall/MIT — 5 min walk

Artisan BagelsCreative SandwichesSpecialty Coffee

Artisan bagel shop and café serving hand-rolled bagels, creative sandwiches, and specialty coffee. Fresh-baked daily with quality ingredients. Opened 2024.

189 reviewsView Details →

Sumiao Hunan Kitchen

Kendall/MIT — 6 min walk

Authentic HunanSpicy DishesAsian Cocktails

Contemporary Chinese restaurant & bar introducing authentic Hunan Cuisine. Creative melding of tradition with modernity, stunning design draped in sentimental works of art. Features seasonal weekend authentic specials for adventurous appetites.

567 reviewsView Details →

Casa Portugal

Central — 11 min walk

Portuguese classicsseafoodwine selection

Traditional Portuguese restaurant

698 reviewsView Details →

Life Alive Organic Cafe

Central — 5 min walk

Goddess bowlFresh juicesVegan options

Vibrant vegetarian cafe with organic bowls, smoothies, and fresh juices. Colorful, healthy fast-casual.

876 reviewsView Details →

The Helmand

Lechmere — 10 min walk

Afghan cuisineLamb dishesVegetarian options

Authentic Afghan cuisine in East Cambridge. Family-run, flavorful dishes, warm hospitality.

1234 reviewsView Details →

Shanghai Fresh

Central — 5 min walk

Soup DumplingsHand-Pulled NoodlesShanghai Dishes

Authentic Shanghai cuisine with hand-pulled noodles made to order. Soup dumplings (xiaolongbao) are signature dish. Modern casual setting.

654 reviewsView Details →

Santouka Ramen

Harvard — 3 min walk

Tonkotsu RamenMiso RamenPork Belly

Hokkaido-style ramen chain from Japan. Rich tonkotsu broth, perfectly cooked noodles, tender pork slices. Counter seating, quick service.

1432 reviewsView Details →

Dumpling House

Central — 6 min walk

Pork DumplingsBeef Noodle SoupScallion Pancakes

Taiwanese-style dumplings and noodles. Hand-wrapped dumplings made fresh daily, extensive noodle soup menu. No-frills, cash-only, lines out the door.

1567 reviewsView Details →

Uyghur/Central Asian

Uyghur/Central Asian

Silk Road Uyghur Cuisine

Lechmere — 8 min walk

Uyghur CuisineLamb KebabsHand-Pulled Noodles

The one and only Uyghur cuisine in Massachusetts, offering the unique food mixture of Asian and Turkish food culture. Authentic Central Asian dishes with lamb, hand-pulled noodles, and traditional spices.

234 reviewsView Details →

Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar

North Cambridge

Porter — 8 min walk

Modern CubanCuban RumCraft Cocktails

Full service Cuban restaurant and bar serving modern interpretations of traditional Cuban dishes. Craft cocktail program and highly curated selection of Cuban Rums. Vibrant atmosphere celebrating Cuban culture.

378 reviewsView Details →

Muku Ramen

Central — 2 min walk

Tonkotsu RamenMiso RamenGyoza

Best ramen in town. Authentic Japanese ramen with rich broths and fresh noodles made daily. Cozy space in Central Square with excellent tonkotsu and miso options.

678 reviewsView Details →

Sugar & Spice

North Cambridge

Porter — 10 min walk

Pad ThaiGreen CurryTom Yum

Authentic Thai cuisine with traditional recipes and fresh ingredients. Family-run restaurant serving Cambridge for over 20 years with consistent quality and generous portions.

1234 reviewsView Details →

Black Sheep Bagel Cafe

Harvard — 2 min walk

House-Made BagelsBagel SandwichesCoffee

Cafe with espresso, coffee, home-made bagels, and elaborate bagel sandwiches. Fresh bagels baked daily. Cozy Harvard Square spot popular for breakfast and lunch.

567 reviewsView Details →

Nashville Hot Chicken

Nashville Hot Chicken

Hot Chix Boston

Wellington-Harrington

Central — 10 min walk

Nashville Hot ChickenChicken SandwichesSouthern Sides

Nashville-style hot chicken from three Korean-American founders. Crispy, fiery chicken sandwiches and platters with varying heat levels. Started as a pop-up in 2019, opened brick-and-mortar in 2022.

678 reviewsView Details →

India Pavilion

Central — 1 min walk

Chicken Tikka MasalaLamb VindalooNaan

North Indian cuisine in Central Square since 1990. Extensive vegetarian options, tandoori specialties, and daily lunch buffet. Family-friendly atmosphere.

1234 reviewsView Details →

Spanish Caribbean

Spanish Caribbean

La Fabrica Central

Central — 3 min walk

Puerto RicanDominicanLive Music

Offering Spanish Caribbean cuisine, music, art, and culture. Vibrant atmosphere with live music and cultural events celebrating Puerto Rican and Dominican heritage.

523 reviewsView Details →

Moroccan/Mediterranean

Moroccan/Mediterranean

Pita Cambridge

Wellington-Harrington

Central — 8 min walk

Moroccan TagineFresh PitaMediterranean

Serving fresh, authentic Mediterranean and Moroccan food cooked-to-order. Family recipes passed down generations with traditional tagines, fresh pita, and couscous.

345 reviewsView Details →

Dado Tea

Harvard — 8 min walk

Bubble TeaAsian BowlsFresh Ingredients

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!

678 reviewsView Details →

Royal East

Central — 4 min walk

Kung Pao ChickenGeneral Tso'sDumplings

Family-run Chinese restaurant serving Cantonese and Szechuan classics since 1989. Generous portions, reliable quality, and neighborhood favorite. Full bar.

876 reviewsView Details →

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Cambridge has a diverse business ecosystem including independent bookstores, coffee shops, specialty food stores, clothing boutiques, art galleries, hardware stores, bike shops, gift shops, and many more. The city is known for supporting independent and locally-owned businesses across all neighborhoods.