RESTAURANTS

Note: Restaurants in Cambridge and Boston close early, typically at 10 pm. Most bars close at 11 pm.

Price Code (note: pricing is subject to change)
$ (lunch: sandwiches and salads under $10; Dinners: entrees under $20)
$$ (lunch: sandwiches and salads under $15; Dinners: average entrees under $30)
$$$ (lunch: $15-$20; Dinners: average entrees under $30)
$$$$ (lunch: typically $15-$20 entrees; Dinners: $30+)

Near The Foundry
On Third Street just across from Binney Avenue, heading toward the Kendall/MIT (Red line) Station:

Batifol, 617-945-0345, at 291 Third St. Classic French dishes with local, modern touches. $$-$$$

Desfina, 617-868-9098, at 202 Third St. Casual Greek taverna serving grilled seafood and meats and other traditional specialties. $$

Fuji at Kendall, 617-252-0088, at 300 Third St. Chinese, Japanese and Korean food with American influence. $$

Sumiao Hunan Kitchen, 617-945-0907, at 270 Third St. Contemporary Chinese restaurant and bar introducing authentic Hunan Cuisine. $$

Tatte Bakery & Cafe, 617-354-4200, at 318 Third St. Casual, European style cafe with a seasonal menu, featuring Mediterranean and European influences. $$

Evoo, 617-661-3866, at 350 Third St. Eclectic New American cuisine, with menus that change daily featuring organic, local and sustainable ingredients. $$$$

Za, 617-452-9292, at 350 Third St. Hip & bustling pizza joint presenting pies & salads with unique combos of seasonal & local toppings. $$

Dig, 617-904-4340, at corner of Third St and Broad Canal Way. Dine-in or take out options serving seasonal, locally farm-sourced food, including grain bowls, salads, plates, and more. $$

Shy Bird, 617-714-4200, at 390 Third St. Casual eatery offering comfort food classics & cocktails, plus a covered terrace. $$

Further down from Third St, toward the river:
Glass House, 617-945-9450, at 450 Kendall St (alongside the Broad Canal Walk). Glass House is a restaurant, bar, and modern day “meeting house” inspired by the history and present day identity of Kendall Square. $$$

Locke Bar, 617-714-3366, at 6 Broad Canal Way, is four blocks from The Foundry. Located on the historic Broad Canal, this Kendall neighborhood bar serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. $$$

On Binney Street
Bon Me, 617-714-5439, at 60 Binney St. Counter-serve Vietnamese street food such as rice and noodle bowls, plus sandwiches. $

Little Luna, 617-286-4830, at 75 Binney St. Inspired by Cafe Luna, a local Cambridge favorite for over 16 years. Little Luna offers specialty coffee, local pastries, breakfast & lunch sandwiches, salads, and daily specials all made to order. $$

Also Close By
2nd Street Cafe, 617- 661-1311, is located at 89 Second St, four blocks from The Foundry heading in the direction of Lechmere station. Serving breakfast sandwiches all day (most under $10), this is a spot for diner-like food and hearty sandwiches (averaging around $15.00). $-$$

CambridgeSide, 617-621-8668, at 100 Cambridgeside Place. CambridgeSide is a shopping mall five blocks from The Foundry in the direction of the Charles River. Dining options in the mall include Burger King, Charley’s Philly Steaks, The Cheesecake Factory, Chiang Mai Thai and Sushi Bar, Chipotle (Mexican food), Dunkin’, Gong Cha (bubble tea), Panda Express (Chinese fast food), Sarku Japan, Taco Bell (Mexican-inspired fast food), and Woops (bakery). $-$$

The Helmand, 617- 492-4646, located at 143 First St, is three blocks from The Foundry in the direction of the Charles River. Consistently listed as one of the top restaurants in the Boston area, The Helmand serves traditional Afghan cuisine, including Vegetarian and Vegan dishes. $$-$$$

Life Alive Organic Cafe, 617-354-5433, at 765 Massachusetts Ave, is five blocks from The Foundry. Organic plant-based meals, smoothies and juices. $$

A Bit Further Out
At least ½ mile away towards MIT

Area Four, 617- 758-4444, located at 500 Technology Square, is six blocks from The Foundry in the direction of Kendall/MIT station. Artisanal wood-fired pizza made from a 10-year-old sourdough starter. $$

Asmara, 617-864-7447, at 739 Massachusetts Ave, can be reached by Red Line from Kendall/MIT, one stop to Central (outbound towards Alewife). Homey, family run spot serving Eritrean and Ethiopian meals. $$

Cafe Luna, 617-576-3400, at 612 Main Street, is seven blocks from The Foundry in the direction of Kendall/MIT station. Cozy cafe for breakfast, brunch and lunch. $$

Catalyst Restaurant, 617-576-3000, at 300 Technology Square, is six blocks from The Foundry in the direction of Kendall/MIT station. Chef/Owner William Kovel’s upscale restaurant centers on bright, simple food created from the season’s freshest local ingredients with serious French technique and an appreciation for details. $$$

CAVA, 617-202-9396, at 82 Ames St, is five blocks from The Foundry in the direction of Kendall/MIT station. Informal Mediterranean restaurant with customizable greens and grains bowls, pitas and salad. $

Clover Food Lab, 617-798-6641, located at 5 Cambridge Ctr, is five blocks from The Foundry. A popular lunch spot. Fast bites made with fresh produce from farms in New England. $

Desi Dhaba, 671-547-4121, located at 401 Massachusetts Ave, can be reached by the Red Line from Kendall/MIT, one stop to Central (outbound towards Alewife). Offers dishes from the street eateries of India prepared with true spices and fresh ingredients. $

Koreana, 617-576-8661, at 158 Prospect St, can be reached by the Red Line from Kendall/MIT, one stop to Central (outbound towards Alewife). A traditional Korean BBQ specialist with a sushi bar. $$

Miracle of Science Bar + Grill, 617-868-2866, at 321 Massachusetts Avenue, is nine blocks from The Foundry. Healthy pub food menu with a rotating selection of local craft beer and cocktails. $$

At least ½ mile away towards Lechmere Station (Green Line)
Blaze Pizza, 857-256-8062, located at 1 Canal Park Cambridge, five blocks from The Foundry. Counter-serve artisanal pizzeria. $

Puritan & Company, 617-615-6195, at 1166 Cambridge St, is fifteen blocks from The Foundry. Chef-owner Will Gilson’s modern American cuisine and traditional New England dishes for dinner and brunch. Wine from independent makers worldwide. $$$

Passage to India, 617-497-6133, located at 3 Glassworks Ave, twelve blocks from The Foundry. Go-to for curries and other Indian dishes made with house-ground spices. $$

In Harvard Square
Harvard station is two stops from Kendall/MIT station on the Red Line heading outbound towards Alewife.

Harvest, 617-868-2255, located at 44 Brattle St, three blocks from Harvard station. Welcoming, upscale mainstay for contemporary New England seasonal dishes with a garden courtyard. $$$

The Hourly Oyster House, 617-765-2342, at 15 Dunster St. Cozy, upscale spot serving the region’s fresh seafood, from raw bar options to lobsters. $$-$$$.

Mr. Bartley’s, 617-354-6559, located at 1246 Massachusetts Ave, five blocks from Harvard station. This Harvard Square landmark is a popular spot for burgers. $$

Orinoco Kitchen, 617-354-6900, located at 56 John F. Kennedy St, three blocks from Harvard station. Situated in a quaint bow-front 1900s building, this Latin kitchen offers dishes inspired by family-run roadside eateries in Venezuela. $-$$

Russell House Tavern, 617-500-3055, located at 14 John F. Kennedy St, one block from Harvard station. Offers a modern, seasonally inspired menu of American foods. $$

Source Restaurants, 857-856-6800, at 27 Church St, one block from Harvard station. Gastro pub and pizza bar utilizing local and sustainable products. $$

Near the Charles/MGH Station
Charles/MGH station is one stop from Kendall/MIT station on the Red Line heading inbound towards Braintree/Ashmont.

Anna’s Taqueria, 617-227-8822, located at 242 Cambridge St. Counter-serve Mexican eatery offering burritos, tacos and quesadillas. $

Bin 26 Enoteca, 26 Charles Street (near the Boston Commons). A Beacon Hill neighborhood restaurant with a seasonally driven menu and wine list. Guests can simply drop in for an informal dish of pasta or more formal, multi-course, haute cuisine. $$-$$$.

Harvard Gardens, 617-523-2727, at 316 Cambridge St. Casual neighborhood restaurant and bar offering classic American fare in a pub atmosphere. $$

King & I, 617-227-3320, at 145 Charles St. A variety of traditional Thai dishes in a simple setting. $

Ma Maison, 617-725-8855, located at 272 Cambridge St. Voted “Best of Boston in 2022.” Serves French classics in a casual atmosphere. $$

Peregrine, 617-826-1762, is located in The Whitney Hotel Boston at 170 Charles St, one block from Charles/MGH station. Seasonal specialties inspired by the Italian islands of Sardinia and Sicily. $$$

Sweetgreen, 781-661-6200, located at 300 Cambridge St, is three blocks from Charles/MGH station. This counter-serve chain specializes in organic salads and bowls. $$