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Harkness Commons

3.3 (11 reviews)
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If you're in a rush for breakfast, I'd recommend not coming. Other than that it's a pretty average school cafeteria.

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The Coast Cafe - the fried wing combo plate with candied yams and mac n cheese.

The Coast Cafe

4.1(429 reviews)
1.1 mi•Riverside
•$$

The Coast Cafe is a cute little soul food takeout spot in Cambridge, MA, where the portions are…read moregenerous and the prices are very reasonable. You definitely get your money's worth! I ordered the fried chicken wings, mac and cheese, and sweet potatoes, and everything was delicious. The food was full of flavor and definitely hit the spot! The only thing I didn't care for was the cake and my little piece of cornbread. Unfortunately, it was dry and didn't have much flavor. Other than that, I really enjoyed everything I ordered. I will definitely be going back -- I'll just stick to ordering the food and skip the cornbread and the cake! Overall, The Coast Cafe is definitely worth trying if you're looking for flavorful, satisfying soul food in Cambridge.

I was craving some soul food in the Boston area and I found The Coast Cafe on tik tok. Let's just…read moresay I was super happy I did! This place is super cozy with delicious food in Cambridge. I got the mixed chicken plate with Mac n cheese and candied yams. The chicken was very good--fried very well with great seasoning, a crispy exterior, and juicy interior. The Mac was very gooey and cheesy. And the yams were excellent as well. I thought the texture of the yams was near perfect--not too hard but not too soft and mushy either. Also not overly sweet. I also felt like the price was very fair. A lot of times, similar entrees can cost near $30, but this was just over $20 which was super reasonable especially for the quality. The staff was very kind and friendly as well. Keep in mind that the interior is quite small, so plan ahead on whether you're going to eat inside or take it to go. But overall I'd recommend this to anyone in the area, and I'd love to go back!

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The Hourly Oyster House

The Hourly Oyster House

4.2(621 reviews)
0.4 mi•Harvard Square, Riverside
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This restaurant was amazing! Let's start with the staff: so…read morehelpful and friendly. My friend has a lot of food allergies and they accommodated her and prepared a dish that tasted great! The food: calamari was cooked perfectly, with crispy coating and soft on the inside that were not chewy or dry. Lobster mac and cheese was so creamy and tasty. The kids' chicken tenders meal was a huge serving size that satisfied a very hungry child in our party. The Fisherman's stew was amazing! Each component was cooked perfectly and very well seasoned. The ambiance: variable. Inside, there are high table seating as well as booth seating available. There is also outdoor seating available for a more relaxed atmosphere.

The Hourly Oyster House at Harvard Square is a great place to gather with friends. Located in the…read morebuilding that once housed another Harvard institution, Herrel's Ice Cream, Hourly is named after the coaches that ran from that site to Boston, departing on the hour. Hourly's interior is high ceilinged and airy and features the eclectic decor that characterizes eateries on the Square. The menu features a range of seafoods for which it is known - from raw bar staples to lobster. We started with a Paul Buisse Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley and a Hendrick's Extra Dry Gibson up (Finally! A Gibson!) The wine was crisp and dry and a perfect accompaniment to the oysters we ordered. Hourly usually has up to 10 oysters on offer from New England and the Chesapeake. We ordered 2 each of the Paine's Creek, East Beach Blonde, Island Creek, Buttercup, and four of the Mookie Blues. Our favorites were the Buttercups and Mookie Blues. Both are from Maine and are larger with a textured brine and crisp finish. The main course was the Roasted Monkfish Almondine served with a cauliflower puree, raisins, caulilini, brown butter, and capers. The filet was meaty, flavorful and roasted to perfection. We also had the Striped Bass which was served on the bone with snow peas, zucchini, squash, and fava beans. Our server was prompt, attentive, and informative and we could not have been more pleased with the service. One of the genuine joys of dining at Harvard Square is you meet other wonderful, interesting people. The table on one side had two astronomers from MIT while the other had four high school principals from Houston. The conversation was engaging and delightful. Hourly has some strong choices for dessert but it sits next door to Mike's Pastry, a Harvard Square tradition, so we opted to indulge our sweet tooth there. Hourly is a great place to recharge and refresh at Harvard Square.

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Harkness Commons - cafeteria - Updated October 2026

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