Lovely little coffee shop in Cambridge! The service could not be more friendly and helpful! Absolutely loved my pastry for breakfast! read more

Pronto - Breakfast! So tasty! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Took 20 minutes to pay because they could not figure out to take credit cards Reigned the experience!!!! read more

Well made, tasty sandwich reasonably priced. Very small space with a lot of outdoor seating.

Great great food! I had a vegetable soup with two pieces of bread. Fried fish and pasta. They are all very delicious! Definitely deserve the price! Note: there's no specific seating area now. Only a few tables outside the store. read more

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Went to Pronto for the first time today and was very impressed! I got the Cairo sandwich which was excellent, and the bread was baked fresh. The owner was super friendly and insisted that I take a free desert item when I said that it was my first time there. I chose a chocolate chip cookie which was delicious. I will definitely be back! read more

Amazing sandwiches and soups. Owner is extremely kind and gracious. Try the Big Ben or Colosseum sandwich!

Great breakfast and lunch sandwiches, excellent coffee, and super friendly guy working there the last two days. Slightly hard to find if you're visiting, easier to go through the Charles hotel, well worth the effort to find (not to make it sound harder than it is). Highly recommend. read more

Wonderful breakfast - lunch place, great soups, salads and sandwiches; excellent pastries, the best coffee in Harvard Square! Famous for super nice staff, everone who comes in is treated as a good friend! read more

So glad Pronto is back. We love their sandwiches. The service is first rate. It's a great neighborhood resource.

Holy Moly. I was warned about this place. It's too late, though, I'm obsessed. I started a new job in the office building above it last week, and I've chosen to eat there every single day (well, sans 2) since I started. The staff are SO friendly (they remember my name already!) and seriously you guys- QUALITY. Reasonably priced for the amount of food you get. I can save half for the next day and be totally satisfied. The Milan does not keep very well overnight in the fridge, though, I've decided. This is a dangerous love affair. Yum. read more

So I can't really figure this place out. All the food I've ever had has been amazing, and the customer service equally so, but their hours are so weird! I really appreciate a place that will serve me lunch at 7 am, since my job starts at 5:30 am, but they have rules that drive my coworkers crazy. No eggs after 10 am. No turkey before 10 am. Their prices are good, food even better. Seriously, though, who opens at 7 am only to close at 3? read more

I had breakfast here on my way to Harvard, and it was fine. Nothing special. I'm Jewish, and keep kosher, so I couldn't do any of the meats, which would likely have made the food better. In any case, this is probably not the place to do breakfast in Cambridge. Better for lunch, but if it's before 11, find somewhere else to eat. read more

This place is a bit hard to find -- it's behind the Charles Hotel; go into the outdoor atrium and its at about 3 o'clock right next to the entrance to the offices. But it's more than worth it. Best breakfast panini I've ever had! read more

They have nantucket necture...! also, a variety of sandwiches and desserts! and tea. I got a "lancia" i think it was called. very good! And i hate sandwiches usually! The staff was so nice :) read more

This is my Monday lunch place! Love that they recognize me when I walk in. Usually a couple soups and a couple hot lunch options that are a good amount of food for the price. Sandwiches are always a solid option, and they're great about customizing it if you want the sandwich a little different. A quicker option than Darwin's, which is also solid. read more

Came in for a breakfast sandwich, left with that and then some. The owner was extremely friendly and kind, being patient with me as I got a ordered a delightful salmon and chive cream cheese panini, which he prepared fresh in front of my eyes. Upon recognizing my "first time" stopping by the spot, the owner offered me a berry muffin on my way out, on the house. So kind! read more

Pronto is tucked into the first floor of the Offices at the Charles Hotel and is a favorite lunch spot of mine. It shares a kitchen with Henrietta's table which means really tasty food but at a nicer price. Nice variety of homemade soups and sandwiches and their daily special is always a good bet and a great deal at only $4.50. The next time you are in Harvard Sq. stop by for lunch and say hello to Sabre; the super friendly guy behind the counter. Best Buy: Pronto Vegetable Soup, The Daily Special, Chocolate Croissant. read more

I worked in the same building as this little cafe. It is inside the office buildings at the Charles Hotel. Well, now you know where I work. I, as well as most who work in that building know everyone that works there on a first name basis. This does not mean that we get special treament in any way. All of the staff are warm, and inviting. Love to joke around and will cater to any kind of special orders you need. They have delicious coffee--Joe's Organic. So yummy. All kinds of cookies and pastries too. They have standard sandwiches with Italian inspired ingredients, always overstuffed. I love the Vespa. They make salads as well--pretty typical, but if they run out they've made quite a beautiful salad for me :) Every day new specials grace their hot food case--soups are my favorite. I'd say it's a tad on the expensive side, but you are in Harvard Square, deal. This place is quiet with outdoor seating and lovely people. I dig it. And I'm awesome. read more

I work in the same building as Pronto so I have eaten just about everything on the Pronto menu, including just about any of the daily specials they can come up with. Its all delicious and the staff are SUPER friendly. It's not on the sandwich board, but they have slips of paper so you can make your own sandwich. My personal favorite is grilled chicken, bacon, provolone cheese, lettuce and tomato with pesto mayo on a panini. read more

Had a great lunch at Pronto today. We had reservations at Henrietta's table but after waiting 30 minutes and still not getting a seat, we decided to check out Pronto. My sis and I both had the Porsche sandwich and it was to die for! Lots of meat and greens and they cooked it up quickly for us. We both had apple turnovers for dessert too- super yummy and a great price ($1.25 a piece) The cashier was unbelievably sweet and the food was so good. We will definitely go back! read more

This place was all around amazing!! The server was extremely friendly. She came out from around the counter and basically greeted us at the door with a big smile. We both ordered the Porsche sandwiches and a turnover for dessert. The food was delicious, the service was extremely quick and the prices were very reasonable!! It was also a gorgeous day out so we ate outside in the Charles Hotel courtyard. This is now one of my favorite places in Harvard Sq. I'll definitely be back!! read more

I like it here. Yes, it's a little bit pricey, but the good news is that the guy who works here is the best. He will definitely treat you right if you are a regular. Anyhow, I've come to find this place as super dependable and consistent. I love the biscuits in the morning. In fact, I developed a bit of a problem that I had to stop going there. The scrambled eggs are also good and not dry. I love their pre-made caesar salad and tuna garden salads, as well as their Italian vegetable soup. When I forget to bring lunch, I know I can count on this place to deliver. The sandwiches are sometimes hit or miss. They are huge. My biggest wish for this place would be for them to offer 1/2 sandwiches and/or 1/2 portion sizes. I think this would greatly increase their business, especially since they compete with Flour around the corner. I should note though that one day I went here and wanted soup but they were out, and the lovely cashier was willing to negotiate portion size for the hot meal along with price. Hopefully this doesn't get them in trouble, but it's little things like this that make this place worth it, despite the $$$. Sidenote: this place is totally tucked away in the Charles Hotel Square. It offers a nice, quiet place to eat lunch with a friend and/or a spectacular outdoor seating area. Stop by and give it a try. read more

Good soup. I mean this soup is gooood! I will gladly fork over four bucks for a bowl of their tomato vegetable. It makes my soul happy and calms me. I usually go to Pronto once a week and just pop in to see what kind of deliciousness they'll have. It could be a pasta with a creamy tomato sauce one day and lamb the next. They have a friendly staff too -- which you all know is a rarity in these parts of the square! They also have a nicely manicured courtyard to sit and eat in. I love it! read more

Pronto is very convenient for me for lunch. They have fresh, generous sandwiches named after various Italian cities or cars. I like the Milan - turkey, bacon, smoked gouda and dijon but there are plenty to chose from. They also have deserts and awesome baked goods, especially croissants. read more

I normally agree with Jennifer S. but not on this call. The best thing about this place is that you can easily got outside and sit in the Charles square (on a good day). But if I want a sandwich I will do take out from Legal right next door. They are very friendly here but I would not seek the place out. read more

This is a nice little hole in the wall spot that you may not have known about if you haven't stayed at the Charles Hotel or ate at Legal's next door. They offer many breakfast and brunch options, including sandwiches and panini. I had the bacon and eggs with a muffin and coffee. The bacon was amazing and the muffin tasted like it was fresh from the oven. The eggs were a little on the soft/watery side, but this place is geared more towards Italian specialty sandwiches. Overall a great experience and will definitely be back soon. read more

Pronto - a breakfast buffet with eggs, bacon, and scrambled eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

This is one of Cambridge's best-kept secrets. Pronto is a tiny cafe tucked away in a corner of the courtyard where the Charles Square Hotel and Legal Seafoods meet. You can order satisfying sandwiches and other delicious things. It's only drawback is that it's only open Mon through Friday, but if you work here or happen to be around during the day, prepare for a great breakfast or lunch sandwich. (Also, if you're looking for a new place to study on a weekend, there's a tiny outdoor table there right outside Pronto facing the Wellbridge Spa that's ripe for thinking, reading, and writing). read more

Boy oh boy did YELP let me down here! Went for lunch....not good. I was sold when I heard they shared a kitchen with Henriettas table, just didn't mention when they said they share a kitchen they meant just the dishwasher. read more

This is my go-to sandwich spot in Harvard Sq. Service is always very fast, good price and delicious sandwiches. Pronto is tucked away from the main streets but not a far walk at all. I get the Lamborghini and it is delicious. There are similar sandwiches at Market or Darwins, but I think Pronto is the best daily selection. read more

Came for a quick breakfast after a visit to Harvard Square. Pretty standard breakfast place, but the service was great and they are SO generous with their portions! I got a bagel smothered in what seemed like half a box of cream cheese and my friends got an entire to go box of scrambled eggs and numerous strips of bacon. Hailing from Los Angeles, we're used to baby proportions and at most 2 strips of bacon, so this was very welcome. Extremely affordable as well and in a convenient location with seating outside. read more

The nicest people--whoever is working there is always so friendly. And their vegetable soup is (as wierd as this is to say about vegetable soup) fucking awesome. Paninis are delicious and with interesting combinations of ingredients, with lots of good vegetarian choices. Prices are reasonable and they have lots of fun pick-up things like candy and snacks. Go there, pronto (sorry). read more

The Pagini sandwich looked good but the meat was so thickly cut that there were large portions of solid fat in each bite. I really wanted to like this place but I disliked my sandwich. read more

Great little sandwich shop! Guy was really nice; he cooked a special, made-to-order sandwich for me (pesto, chicken, fresh mozzarella, and tomatoes on foccachia). Pretty good sandwich, but the service did it for me. Enjoyed the experience. read more

Great egg, cheese on rye. Really good and inexpensive. The server is the nicest guy. They also have yogurt, fruit, oatmeal, bacon, muffins, pastries, etc. And that's just the breakfast. They serve lunch, too, but I have only been for breakfast. Their coffee and espresso are great. There is a nice indoor seating area that moves outside in the good weather. I really love this place. It is a low key alternative to the fancier places nearby. Well worth the effort of finding it across from Legal Seafood on the Charles Hotel plaza. read more

I used to LOVE this place, and went far too often for my poor little wallet. Alas, with change in staffing came a change in quality. And the prices went up a couple of times. The staff is super friendly. The Lamborghini (grilled chicken sandwich with pesto mayo, roasted red peppers, arugula, and fontina) is superb when made right. Their steel-cut oatmeal is excellent, and I'm not an oatmeal person. The cookies are nice and fresh on Monday and Tuesday, but be wary of getting any after that. The daily entrees can be a bit heavy, and even the vegetable soup is made with meat stock, so vegetarians be aware. read more

I called today because Pronto charged my credit card twice, and was told by a man on the phone that "sometimes that happens, it is not his fault, he is too busy." Suffice it to say, they have completely lost my business in the future. Their good sandwiches don't make up for terrible customer service. read more

One of my favorite places in the Square for lunch. Great sandwiches, the Lancia is a favorite (chicken with prosciutto, mozzarella, with lemon-caper-sage aioli), but the others are worthwhile, too! Good variety of specials, and really great baked goods! read more

This is my favorite place to get a sandwich in the square - they have interesting sandwiches that other places just don't have. My favorite is the Pagani. read more

This is one of the very best take-out sandwich shops in Harvard Square. The sandwiches are delicious and made to order. They are decently sized, affordable, and made of top-notch ingredients. And they make these wonderful creations quickly, unless there is a big line. I've been there several times, and almost always I walk away saying "that was a top-notch sandwich". read more

I work around the corner from this place and it is one of my go-to places for a great sandwich on-the-go. It's a bit tucked away, and both nearby seating and their hours of operation can feel a bit limited, but if you're in the area and in the mood for a good panini-style sandwich, it's a solid option. read more