The Taiyaki NYC icecream always looks great, but is a bit overpriced for what it is. The matcha…read moreflavor is mild. It's more an aftertaste of matcha. The Dough Club sells some yummy mochi donuts and drinks! I did enjoy their strawberry cheesecake donut. It had a light, refreshing strawberry taste. Not too sweet. The dalgona coffee flavor is too light - you definitely taste way more milk than dalgona. Servers also forgot to give us our donut, so although they are nice they could've been more attentive with the order, especially since there were such few customers at that time.

Came here on a Sunday evening and the place was pretty empty - not a ton of seating space or…read moreanything so people were typically just in and out upon ordering. We ended up staying for a while after finishing and the place was pretty quiet/clean, just felt very lifeless. Staff was pretty nice and quick, although the quality of the food left something to be desired - the dough for the taiyaki we got was much too crunchy and burnt. When watching the staff make more, it looked similar as it was too dark and not very fluffy. The ice cream and presentation were fine, but the fish shell unfortunately fell flat for me. This spot isn't bad, but I probably wouldn't return - overpriced for what it is and not great quality.

A chain ice cream shop I often visit. The decor is rustic, and the seats offer views of Harvard…read moreYard and the crowds on Massachusetts Avenue. Peanut Butter Cookies 'n' Cream Ice Cream: A signature item. The peanut flavor is rich and nutty, with a slight saltiness. The ice cream texture is average, with noticeable icy crystals. Salted Caramel Cookies 'n' Cream Ice Cream: Very strong in flavor, both sweet and salty to an almost cloying degree. Matcha Latte: Surprisingly good for an ice cream shop. The matcha aroma is pure, subtle, and rich; it would make you feel blissful in winter.

Fantastic little stop on our wandering/walking tour of Cambridge. Such a lovely area the Harvard…read moreSquare is. Lots of activity from locals, students, and tourists. I could never get any of my kids interested in Harvard, so I never got the official tour. This was my chance, LOL. Well, no school tour, boo... Inside this ice cream shop is like a mixture of punk rock vibe, pink, black, and lovely sweet treats. I kind of like it. It's not like most ice cream shops in the south that I am used to seeing. ANYWHO! I SCREAM, YOU SCREAM, WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM! That's my motto basically so let's get it in me. If you pair that ice cream desire with a shot or two of expresso, things really start to look up! Behind the counter folks were ok. No real superstars to speak of. Paid so I did mint have a lot of interaction. This place served its purpose. I am glad we stopped. It looks like it's a chain when I searched it on Yelp. The affogato was really good. Nice and sweet with a big espresso bang at the end! Just lovely. The ice cream sandwiches are good too!! Stop by if you have a chance!!! '26 - 5

I enjoyed getting into the hype of Blank Street Coffee while visiting friends in the Boston area…read more Service was fast, but a little chaotic in terms of figuring out where to pick up the drink from the barista. The interior was designed clean and spacious...but there was limited space to stand, so in essence it didn't feel like a welcoming place to try niche coffee, it was more encouraging to grab your coffee and leave. I ordered a latte and it was a bit underwhelming. I hope to come back again and try different drinks on their menu.

Great place to grab a matcha drink around Harvard square. There are only a handful of tables that…read moreseem to be constantly occupied, so don't get your hopes up for studying here or being here a long time. I'd recommend ordering online, but they are quick and get orders out quickly even if you order in store. I tried the banana bread and carrot cake matcha drinks and have to say I'm not the biggest fan. The banana bread had a great initial taste, but toward the bottom of my drink, started having a more bitter aftertaste. The carrot cake really tastes like carrot cake in liquid form, but was honestly just too much carrot cake at once for me. I'll stick to the blueberry since that's my favorite :)

Came here walking by looking for dessert. This place tee'd that up perfectly. It has a small mom…read moreand pop feel from the appearance but seems to lack a few things with staff execution. Went here and the only thing that kinda bummed me out was the service. The employee was either having a bad day or just wasn't feeling it at all. Idk. We worked with it b/c in the end we just wanted our macaron. Overall, the prices were a bit high, but the macarons were delicious. In the end we would come back but when we looked for dessert the next evening, we definitely chose ice cream instead. Food Taste: 5 Overall Service: 3 Value of food to cost: 4 Facility: 4 Ambiance: Modern little dessert place that's nestled in Cambridge. It's small but serves it's purpose Repeat customer: yes Dog Friendly: no

A lot of options, but the food looked poorly made and the macaroons didn't taste that good. The…read moremiddle of the macaroon wasn't great either, it was almost like it had no real filling, just soggy and not very satisfying. They also didn't have much of a taste. They also had a large menu but only a few of them were actually in the store. It was very understocked. They did have clear gluten labels though, which was helpful. Overall, it's too expensive for the poor quality and I didn't even finish the ones I bought

Visiting Mike's Pastry in Harvard Square is the perfect way to get their pastries (that taste as…read moregood as the original) without the insane lines. The staff here are always so friendly and efficient. While their cannolis are rather expensive ($7-$10 for 1) it does make your day 200% better when you get one of their sweet treats. Their Chocolate Chip Cannolis and Amaretto Cannolis are my favorites! Their cannoli cream is always fresh & smooth while their shells are perfectly crispy. The variety of flavors is amazing. What's not to like?

We stopped in at Mike's on a Sunday morning when all the coffee shops in the vicinity were…read morepositively bursting at the seams with lines. Here's a secret: Mike's is open early too, and if you're in for a classic espresso drink you can get one there along with a little (ok, large) sweet treat to start your day. There's not much by way of seating at this location so it's more for pickup, but there is a bar at the front of the store where you can sit for a few minutes to enjoy a treat. My husband and I got a latte and a cappuccino, and a pistachio cannoli to split. Both drinks were perfect, hot but not scalded, with robust espresso flavor. The cannoli, as expected, was fantastic. Yes, it's big. Yes, the toppings are only on the ends (but you can eat it strategically to make the toppings last through most of the experience). Maybe I have too much of a sweet tooth but unlike a lot of reviewers I did not find it to be TOO sweet, just the right amount paired with a bitter coffee beverage and split between two people. I've never had a cannoli for breakfast before, but darn if it wasn't a highlight of the trip.

I always stop into Cardullo's whenever I'm in Cambridge. For a foodie like me it's a joy with…read morecandy, teas,chocolates and wines from all over the world. It's not a big store, but it has a really big selection. Need some marzipan from Lubeck? Need some champagne from France? Need a sandwich with some blue cheese from Denmark? They got you! Cardullo 's is a great place to pick up gourmet treats for gifts for anyone especially yourself.

This is a fun shop with various imported and local goods! From the outside I always thought they…read morewere just a shop until I saw people eating sandwiches in their outdoor tables one day. We decided to try some of their cold sandwiches on a very hot day. We got the Italian ($14.99) and pera insulata & prosciutto ($13.99). The sandwiches are not cheap but they are quite hefty. Two of us shared both sandwiches and were extremely stuffed afterwards. The bread they use is chewy, flavorful, and holds onto the sauces very well. Both sandwiches had a good portion of both meat and cheese. The fillings were kind of slippery though, so these are definitely sandwiches you want to eat while sitting down.

Really good place for donuts, coffee and breakfast…read more Sometimes there is a line, and you will have to wait a little bit for your food. They open at 8 AM, but they don't necessarily have everything ready at 8 AM sharp, so you will have to wait. If you are in a rush, better off go to another place nearby that opens earlier and get out of the door.

I ordered donuts and coffees. Coffee was really good actually, but they forgot part of my order and…read morethe donuts were super dry and kinda of chewy? Very bread-y donuts. Since it's primarily a donut shop and their donuts are dry, I would not go there for that again. I might grab a coffee from there in the future if it's convenient but definitely nothing special, especially when there are so many other amazing and local donut shops around!

All around excellent. I absolutely loved the ginger ice cream. The ice cream was mild, basically…read morevanilla, but there were chunks of caramelized ginger. Tasted great. Service was fast and friendly.

A niche ice cream shop in Harvard Square. Located in a relatively quiet alley, it's not crowded,…read morebut the ice cream is excellent. Charles River Crunch: Signature flavor. Rich and smooth like peanut butter, with a pure and intense bittersweet flavor from the dark chocolate, and crunchy almond toffee bits. The first few bites were delicious, but it got a bit cloying after a while, and frankly, it did not look very appetizing... Coconut: American coconut ice cream was as satisfying as ever. A light and natural sweetness. Butter Crunch: Not too sweet, with a subtle buttery aroma. Colombian Fudge Avalanche: Dark chocolate and Colombian coffee, rich, full-bodied, and with layers of flavor. Chocolate Orgy: Dark chocolate ice cream with dark chocolate chips. Frozen on the firmer side, the chocolate chips are quite hard; I didn't like the texture. The shop is small, with two bar stools inside and a table and two chairs outside. It's basically only for takeout.

This life alive space was very unsuspecting sharing an entrance with a yoga studio but there are…read morelots of seating options downstairs which I appreciate it that have a very naturalistic ambiance. Life Alive has vegan and vegetarian options and lots of fun drinks. I had the green smoothie and the vegan cesar wrap. The green smoothie was classic, and with added protein powder tasted good but nothing special. I was really pleasantly surprised with the cesar wrap - i thought it was so delicious. The chickpea based sauce was super salty (in a good way) and creamy. And the crunch of the lettuce and croutons was perfect. Service was nice and I like that if you dine in they serve to your table.

Everything was delicious... I got avacado toast and a tahini iced latte.... so good... have ordered…read morefrom them before...

This place just offer ordinary coffees, but one of the most convenient and comfortable facilities…read morearound Harvard Square for working or studying, like sofas and sockets. I think that's the reason why there were always full of customers. Latte: Hot and cocoa-y, but too small portions. I finished it with just a few sips.

Capital One Café is legit! For one, the location in Harvard Square is super convenient. The…read moreinterior is very modern, not quite as comfy as a typical café... maybe a bit corporate in a way, bit still a good vibe. Quick and easy, too! The menu is very typical for what you'd expect, with plenty of coffee and tea options. I love that they're always running promotions and offering freebies - my kind of spot!