If you are looking for a family owned homemade type of meal. THIS IS THE PLACE! This place is so small and cute ! We were leaving back to the airport and wanted something quick. We came in, there was no wait and the food was ready 2 minutes after we ordered. The cashier brought the food to our table, and was very kind. & the foooddddd...! Simple but amazing ! If you ever come here and try this place, make sure you grab an orange juice from the fridge, they are also worth the money. Very delicious ! If we are ever back in the state, we will definitely come back ! read more

2nd Street Cafe - Breakfast sandwich and breakfast burrito - Cafes Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

The chicken pesto sandwich was amazing, and you like chicken this is the sandwich. So much flavor and so moist! The burrito was decent, it had fried eggs instead of scrambled eggs and didn't have sauce but it was massive and worth the price. They are a little pricey ($31 for the sandwich, burrito, a bottle of water and tip) but the food was very good. read more

2nd Street Cafe - Chicken Pesto - Cafes Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Great food, fast service. Sausage, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich is excellent. Grab and go.

I'm normally not a fan of buying sandwiches out; this place is an exception. It is a small, local hole in the wall located in a cute neighborhood. I always get the Vegetarian sandwich and it never disappoints: super fresh veggies & bread! My only nit is that it's a little pricy for a sandwich. Though, always love supporting local and family owned places! read more

Love this little deli, great sandwiches they have a lunch special that always hits well

A great little cafe in Cambridge! My SO and I were staying nearby and wanted a quick breakfast so I found this cafe on Yelp. We split a bagel sandwich with sausage, egg and cheese and it was delicious! Loved that the egg was fried -- I'm not a huge scrambled egg fan. And we got a side of their hot sauce, which was like a salsa verde and it was so good. Only complaint is that the coffee was a little watery for me. But would highly recommend their bagel sandwiches! read more

Local mom and pop type of place! HUZZAH!! If you are looking for a humble lunch I think you'll find something you'll like at 2nd St Cafe. Great selection of sandwiches for lunch, salads, and breakfast all day. Just come on in and place your order, the staff are very friendly and they have good music lightly playing in the background (Stevie Wonder, talking heads). The pastrami was on the thicker side but I really enjoyed the sandwich. I will be checking out the Cubano next time! read more

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I cut up the avocado to make it stay better on the sandwhich but besides that, this sandwich was delicious! Fast and prompt service. Had a spot for us to eat inside the store. Cool little spot for a morning bite. read more

2nd Street Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Had the best bacon egg and cheese this morning ! The portion was excellent for price point and it was hot and melty. Great quality over here! This is my new fave quick brekky place and I suggest you give it a try while in the area read more

2nd Street Cafe - Bacon egg cheese on English muffin - Cafes Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Amazing sandwiches and super quick service. Perfect neighborhood spot to get lunch if you work in the area. I'm so glad I discovered this place! read more

Local cafe with amazing food! 2 of us had Anthony's Favorite Sandwich from their breakfast menu. It was so so good! Wow! Another had the breakfast burrito and it was huge, hearty and so good also! Would definitely recommend this place for breakfast. I want to go back for lunch! read more

2nd Street Cafe - Anthony's Favorite Sandwich (breakfast) - Cafes Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

My manager brought us here for a team lunch, and it was a hit! A little out of the way from where we usually go, and I had no idea it was there despite regularly driving by it. A little crowded indoor seating although it was very quaint, but we just took the food to go. The food was also great. read more

Ate here numerous times during the construction at the old Cambridge Courthouse. Best breakfast in the area and the sweetest people. Reasonable prices and a nice spot to take a break from the chaos of construction. Too bad that work is over because now i'm craving it, will have to make a trip out of it soon! read more

I got a breakfast sandwich, it was descent, but not worth the 37 min wait. I actually had to get up and remind them to make it once I realized everyone was being served but me. Definitely will not come again. read more

2nd Street Cafe - Bacon egg cheese on sourdough. - Cafes Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

2nd street cafe was a great place to grab something quick but actually filling in between meetings on my work trip. I ordered the Anthony's Favorite and I will be thinking about this breakfast sandwich forever, it was so good and so much food for the price! I got a Diet Coke with it. The staff was so nice as I was kind of in a rush. Really awesome spot! Hope to come back next time I'm up here for business read more

2nd Street Cafe - Anthony's Favorite - Cafes Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Very simple and humble place, I love it! Got a breakfast sandwhich and got it right and quick! Highly recommended!

Such great food and service. Morgan was a delight making my breakfast this morning that I think I might return for lunch.

This place was amazing! I had an amazing sandwich and Cailey was super helpful and really nice. The food was amazing!

Definitely a hidden gem . I got a meatball sub which was Probably the second best meatball sub (first of course my grandmother's) I have had. Also, the breakfast sandwich was big enough for 2. Oh and did I say home made chocolate chip cookies !!! Cafe was very quaint and clean. The owner was the sweetest with a very welcoming smile. Will be going back on a regular basis. read more

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This place was so cute! Perfect little spot for the nearby construction workers to stop in for breakfast and lunch. I got a bacon, egg, and cheese. They do not have sausage. The bagel was pressed in a griddle and perfectly crunchy! It was a great sandwich at a wonderful little shop in Cambridge. read more

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Stopped by today for a quick brunch and was blown away by the food here! Ordered a Chicken Melt, Grilled Reuben & a ginger molasses cookie. Chicken Melt -- super great! you can really tell that the chicken is well seasoned and the whole combination is great! Grilled Reuben -- delicious :-) Ginger Molasses cookie -- ginger is not my usual go-to but we wanted to try something new and THIS REALLY AMAZED ME! there is a good balance between both and it's adequately sweet, so you can literally keep eating it without feeling tired of the taste! 10/10 would recommend read more

2nd Street Cafe - look at how big the Ginger Molasses cookie actually is! - Cafes Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Best sandwiches in the Boston area!!! Absolutely delicious with hearty portions. You'll definitely get addicted and can see this being a local favorite that you can hit up multiple times in a week! Excellent service, friendly staff, and centrally located. read more

2nd time ordering the breakfast burrito. 1st one was great. This one had a bit too much cheese, and wasn't a fan of the cheese. I like that the egg and potato are cooked well though. Bacon is very crispy. Friendly service and a delicious, huge, buffalo chicken wrap! The meat was tender, lettuce was crunchy and fresh, and the dressing was flavorful but not overpowering. read more

Great little spot. Really good breakfast sandwiches and subs, reasonable prices, and friendly staff!

Bacon egg and cheese on sourdough was fantastic. Staff is great. Definitely a place to make a regular stop for breakfast. read more

2nd Street Cafe - Bacon egg and cheese on sourdough. - Cafes Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

the food is always consistently good, the workers work fast to get you your food as soon as possible, the service is great, the workers show respect to the customers read more

Fantastic & friendly staff are here to serve you quality made-to-order hot or cold breakfast and lunch sandwiches and "big salads". I was so happy to find this place with such a cozy, neighborhood feel, as it features truly excellent old school service. A great small business to support when you pause to enjoy your breakfast or lunch on the go in Cambridge! read more

Went to 2nd street cafe Because there was a new owner and saw they did some very nice renovations .....the owner was outside smoking a cigarette and talking on his phone. As long as he doesn't handle the food it's his lungs. He followed me in inside and asked me what I wanted and the girls started to make my food. Without washing his hands he wrapped and handled my food . I mentioned he didn't wash his hands and he said ( it's ok beautiful my hands are clean ) and I said excuse me ??he then smiled at me with his yellow teeth. idk what made me sicker the comment or the dirty hands on my food. I paid and threw the food in the dumpster outside and will not be back . It's 2022 demeaning women is not fashionable and get gloves !!! read more

Amazing sandwiches and salads at fair prices and very friendly staff. We love it here. A local gem!

This sandwich cafe is worth the stop! I ordered a ham and cheese sandwich with chips and a drink. The sandwich was cut in two and was HUGE!!! It was the most tasty, delicious sandwich I have eaten in a long time. I was full by the time I finished every last scrumptious bite! I wish this cafe was located in my hometown. read more

Excellent little establishment. Was last day in Boston and in mood to have a breakfast. Great find and loved the breakfast sandwich. Wife had french toast which was excellent and daughter had blt which was huge. Very satisfied and recommend. read more

They have great sandwiches and a friendly staff. Check their website for daily specials!!

We went here yesterday after reading all the great reviews. The 5 star reviews are accurate! We had a BLT with cheese on sourdough (looked like a lb of bacon!) and a Tuna Melt on wheat (also huge). Both sandwiches were excellent and the amount you get for the price is amazing. We could only eat half and packed the rest to take with (they were delicious as leftovers too!). The staff was very friendly and service was quick. We have found our new "go-to" spot when we visit Cambridge and we look forward to trying more delicious sandwiches. read more

Ordered a regular chicken caesar wrap and it was below average. Barley any lettuce, I was basically biting into a chicken breast the whole time. Wrap was pretty dry as well. Not horrible but probably won't go back. read more

I had a great time here today. The lady behind the counter was super nice and let me try the horseradish mayo because I was worried about the spice level. It was tangy yet mild and not oppressive. Good sandwich :D and nice people!! Very supportive of the fact that I used a nift gift card as well. read more

Noted, Kathleen M! First and foremost, the people in this awkward Amish home-cum-lunch hub fucking rock. When I first walked in, the entire staff of four were peering through the window at a elderly driver posted up in a highly coveted street parking space. My friend waited patiently in her car for the man to leave, but he had better things to do, as commented on by the folks inside. "Should we say something?" "I'm gonna say something." "Gross. He's picking his nose." (Snickers from patrons, girl at register) "She should honk." "HONK YOUR HORN!" "She can't hear you." "I'm gonna say something" (His car moves) "It's about time." (Applause) Just a UFC bunch ready to dole out simple, delicious vittles. Rotating daily entrees and homemade soups complement the standard sandwich favorites - ruebens and cubans and meatballs, oh my! The usual suspects of the Sliced Meat mob are avail to build your own, if you wish. Let's be honest kids: even if I emerge from the dark depths of a swine slaughterhouse guilty of terribly inhumane practices, I'm still going to want a Cuban. So yeah, I ordered one ($6.95) P.S. Sandwiches are cheap, and also a la carte. Grab a bag of small batch chips for a buck and change. The Cuban arrived remarkably quick (ruhroh!) and oozed its bevy of toppers - mayo, mustard, relish, hots, and VERY melted swiss. The bread bulked the sheer size of the sandwich, as it only boasted two slices each of its roasted pork loin and ham. Appearance aside, it tasted great thus seating itself between everyCuban and the Elite Honor Roll in my personal trophy case. It's a unique challenge to review the in-and-out lunch locales, as the subtle details of why you should go get lost in translation. I mean, you're there, you eat, you leave. Lather, rinse, repeat. Let's just make it simple: the folks at this place deserve your biz. Give it to 'em. read more

Friendly and tasty. I ended up ordering a second meal! And another to go. Thanks to the crew.

Being employed in East Cambridge isn't always easy. Lunch time rolls around, and the options aren't pretty. Cafeteria or Cambridgeside food court? Luckily, I can now add this cafe to my lunchtime list! It's an adorable space with chalkboards on the walls, shelves lined with recipe books and knickknacks (giant Yoda Pez dispenser, anyone?), and a very cozy vibe. All the sandwiches sounds deeelicious. I was feeling the Roasted Veggie Wrap, but unfortunately they were out of roasted veggies the day I went. Drat! What to do, what to do... Alright well I guess I'll stop trying to be healthy. The Chicken Melt it is. And I don't regret it one bit. You can choose your bread (Italian white, rye, pumpernickel, etc.). The sourdough came perfectly toasted and was the absolute right call. For a melt, the sandwich wasn't overwhelmingly cheesy. There was a perfect balance of large chicken chunks, cheese, avocado, lettuce & tomato, and condiments. When you come here, no matter what you order, make sure to get honey mustard on that sucker. This stuff is slightly sweet, creamy, and as you're eating, it provides a swift kick of spice that opens up your sinuses when you least expect it. Yessiree. The sandwich was big, so I wrapped up the other half for tomorrow's lunch. Our meal closed with a giant $2 peanut butter cookie, which we happily shared between the 3 of us. Be aware that this place is cash only. And the sandwiches aren't exactly cheap (mine came out to be $8.50). There's an ATM inside, but you'll get charged a transaction fee, making the meal a few bucks more expensive. So plan ahead, or use LevelUp if you're cool like that. read more

On my way to work and needed a coffee and a bite to eat desperately! Luckily I spotted this little gem. Hidden on a side street in Cambridge close to the Kennedy/Longfellow Elementary school, I think I hit the place right at the perfect timing (after rush hour). No line, no wait--- the girl at the front was as pleasant as anything. Her personality resembled the feeling you get when you think about blowing bubbles in a field, or a unicorn jumping over a rainbow! Haha! So not only was it a great start to the day with positivity but a delicious egg sandwich and fresh coffee! read more

2nd Street Cafe - 2nd street cafe! - Cafes Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Good lunch spot if you're looking for a quick sandwich or salad. Easy and fast. Friendly staff.