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Cambridge Culinary Journey
Taste your way through Cambridge's diverse food scene
1 day
6 stops
Easy
Year-round
Overview
Cambridge's food scene rivals any city in America. This progressive tasting tour takes you from artisanal doughnuts to Mediterranean fine dining, with stops at James Beard Award winners and beloved local institutions.
Your Day
9:00 AM45 min
bōm dough - Artisan Doughnuts
1271 Cambridge St, Inman Square
Start with creative artisanal doughnuts and specialty coffee. Try the brown butter old fashioned or seasonal flavors.
Insider Tips
- •Arrive early - popular items sell out
- •The breakfast sandwiches are also excellent
- •Counter service, indoor seating available
11:00 AM1 hour
Christina's Spice Shop
1255 Cambridge St, Inman Square
Browse hundreds of rare spices, herbs, and specialty ingredients from around the world. A foodie paradise!
Insider Tips
- •Staff are incredibly knowledgeable
- •Great for unique cooking gifts
- •Pick up spice blends to take home
12:30 PM1.5 hours
Lunch at Oleana
134 Hampshire St, Inman Square
Experience Ana Sortun's acclaimed Eastern Mediterranean cuisine. James Beard Award-winning chef creating magic with spices.
Insider Tips
- •Reservations essential
- •The patio is beautiful in nice weather
- •Order multiple small plates to share
- •Don't skip the tamarind glazed beef
3:00 PM1 hour
Flour Bakery Treats
190 Massachusetts Ave
Stop by Joanne Chang's flagship bakery for afternoon cookies and pastries. Multiple James Beard Awards!
Insider Tips
- •The chocolate chip cookies are legendary
- •Sticky buns in the morning, cookies in afternoon
- •Grab some to go for later
4:30 PM1 hour
Walk Through Central Square
Central Square
Explore Cambridge's most diverse neighborhood. Window shop at ethnic markets and international food shops.
Insider Tips
- •Check out the diverse ethnic groceries
- •Great street art and murals
- •Very multicultural atmosphere
7:00 PM2.5 hours
Dinner at Little Donkey
505 Massachusetts Ave
End with globally-inspired small plates in this hip, energetic space. Creative cocktails and a buzzing atmosphere.
Insider Tips
- •Reservations highly recommended
- •Order 3-4 dishes per person to share
- •The menu changes frequently - ask what's new
- •Sit at the bar for prime kitchen views