Nearby Food
Nearby Food
On-campus dining and places to eat nearby.
American Flatbread - Davis Square
Davis Square. Wood-fired pizza and casual group dinner spot, often useful for shared pies before/after Davis activities.
Anna's Taqueria - Davis Square
Davis Square. Fast burritos, bowls, quesadillas, tacos, and late-day reliable takeout for students on the Red Line corridor.
Ball Square Cafe
Ball Square. Breakfast and brunch cafe near campus for pancakes, eggs, sandwiches, coffee, and classic weekend-brunch energy.
Boston Burger Company - Davis Square
Davis Square. Big burger, fries, and shake spot; good for casual friend dinners when you want heavy comfort food.
Cristian Latin
Powder House Circle. Salvadoran and Latin food option noted for pupusas, tamales, tacos, empanadas, breakfast plates, flavorful sauces, and takeout-friendly meals.
Dakzen
Davis Square. Thai street-noodle favorite for boat noodles, Khao Soi, drunken noodles, regional Thai dishes, generous portions, and comfort-food meals.
Danish Pastry House
Boston Ave / uphill. Pastries, cakes, sandwiches, espresso drinks, smoothies, and a useful study-friendly cafe stop close to campus.
Dave's Fresh Pasta
Between Powder House and Davis. Takeout-focused sandwich and pasta shop known for grilled sandwiches, salads, wraps, fresh pasta, sauces, and pantry items.
Davis Square Donuts & Bagels
Davis Square. Quick breakfast option for bagels, donuts, coffee, and grab-and-go food before class or Red Line trips.
Diesel Cafe
Davis Square. Popular cafe and study spot for coffee, chai, avocado toast, sandwiches, and a cozy work-friendly atmosphere.
Dunkin' - Powder House Square
Powder House Square. Fast coffee, donuts, breakfast sandwiches, and convenient all-day drinks right by the campus edge.
Five Horses Tavern - Davis Square
Davis Square. Sit-down tavern with burgers, bowls, beer list, brunch, and a useful slightly nicer group-dinner setting.
Foundry on Elm
Davis Square. Sit-down restaurant and bar for a nicer meal with friends, comfort food, dinner plans, and a more polished Davis Square atmosphere.
Genki Ya - Davis Square
Davis Square. Sushi and Japanese takeout/dine-in option with rolls, bowls, and vegetarian-friendly choices.
Gong Cha - Davis Square
Davis Square. Bubble tea stop near the Davis food corridor; useful for quick drinks, study breaks, and post-meal dessert runs.
J.P. Licks - Davis Square
Davis Square. Ice cream and coffee stop with many flavors, toppings, cakes, and late-night dessert energy close to the Davis shuttle area.
Kelly's Diner
Ball Square. Classic diner for affordable breakfast/lunch plates, pancakes, burgers, fries, coffee, and old-school booth-counter energy.
Kushari & Grill
Boston Ave / uphill. Middle Eastern and Egyptian-leaning spot for kushari, shawarma, falafel, grill plates, baklava, and late-night bites.
Life Alive Cafe - Davis Square
Davis Square. Vegetarian-friendly cafe for bowls, salads, smoothies, sandwiches, and a health-conscious study or lunch stop.
Los Amigos Taqueria - Davis Square
Davis Square. Fast Mexican option for burritos, bowls, tacos, and quesadillas, useful when you want something quicker than a sit-down meal.
Magnificent Muffin & Bagel
Teele Square / College Ave area. Small breakfast stop for muffins, bagels, coffee, and simple morning food close to campus.
Martsa on Elm
Davis Square. Casual Tibetan/Nepalese/Himalayan restaurant on Elm Street, useful for something different from the usual pizza, Thai, or cafe rotation.
Mike's Food & Spirits
Davis Square. Casual sports-bar style food, pizza, burgers, sandwiches, and student-friendly group seating.
Mint Indian Eatery
Powder House Square. Indian and Himalayan menu with biryani, tikka masala, kati rolls, momos, Indo-Asian dishes, mango lassi, lunch specials, and takeout.
Mr. Crêpe
Davis Square. Sweet and savory crepes, build-your-own options, soups, pastries, sandwiches, hot/cold drinks, smoothies, and solid study seating.
Nick's House of Pizza
Boston Ave / uphill. Long-running Tufts-adjacent pizza place for slices, pies, calzones, grinders, wings, salads, and quick affordable meals.
Nijiya Sushi - Medford
Medford / Boston Ave area. Sushi and Japanese food option closer to campus than many Davis Square restaurants.
Nine Bar Espresso
Davis Square. Compact coffee bar for espresso drinks and quick cafe stops, better for coffee quality than long study sessions.
Oasis Brazilian Steakhouse
Medford / Main Street area. Brazilian buffet/steakhouse style option for a more filling off-campus meal.
Picante Taqueria
Boston Ave / uphill. Quick Mexican spot near campus for burritos, bowls, tacos, tortas, agua frescas, and easy group meals.
Pikaichi Ramen
Boston Ave / Medford. Compact ramen spot with customizable bowls, vegetarian options, small Japanese sides, and canned Japanese drinks.
Posto
Davis Square. Italian restaurant and wood-fired pizza spot for nicer dinners, group meals, and date-night style food.
Pound House Coffee
Powder House Square. Local coffee stop near campus with espresso drinks and light cafe food, useful for a close alternative to Davis cafes.
Prik Nam Pla
Powder House / Davis route. Cozy Thai spot for curries, Pad See Ew, Khao Soi, spicy customizable dishes, lunch specials, and takeout.
Redbones Barbecue
Davis Square. Long-running BBQ spot for ribs, pulled pork, sides, and casual group dinners with strong Davis Square identity.
Revival Cafe + Kitchen - Davis Square
Davis Square. Cafe for coffee, breakfast sandwiches, pastries, bowls, and daytime work/study meals.
Rosebud American Kitchen & Bar
Davis Square. Diner-style American restaurant and bar for brunch, comfort food, desserts, and group meals.
Semolina Kitchen & Bar
Boston Ave / Medford. Italian-leaning kitchen and bar near lower campus, useful for pasta, lunch/takeout, dinner, and parent-visit meals.
Sound Bites Cafe
Ball Square. Breakfast and brunch spot known around Ball Square for large plates, omelets, pancakes, and weekend lines.
Sugar & Spice
Porter Square / North Cambridge. Thai restaurant with regional dishes, Khao Soi, drunken noodles, generous portions, and strong comfort-food appeal.
Sugidama Soba & Izakaya
Davis Square. Japanese comfort-food spot known for soba, sushi rolls, izakaya-style dishes, and easy dinner plans around Elm Street.
Taco Party
Ball Square. Vegetarian/vegan taco shop with plant-based tacos, nachos, and casual takeout energy.
Tamper Cafe
Medford / Boston Ave area. Cafe close to campus for coffee, pastries, sandwiches, and calmer work/study stops.
Tasty Cafe and Kitchen
Boston Ave / uphill. Brunch-style cafe with coffee, breakfast burritos, chicken and waffles, sandwiches, smoothies, bowls, and a friendly student crowd.
Tenoch Mexican - Davis Square
Davis Square. Mexican tortas, tacos, burritos, and casual takeout, useful for fast but more distinctive food than chain options.
The Burren
Davis Square. Irish pub with food, drinks, live music/trivia energy, and a popular casual group-meal atmosphere near the Red Line.
The Painted Burro
Davis Square. Mexican restaurant and bar for tacos, margaritas, brunch, and larger sit-down group meals.
True Grounds
Ball Square. Neighborhood cafe for coffee, breakfast sandwiches, pastries, and studying near Ball Square.
Tsurumen Davis
Davis Square. Ramen-focused restaurant with a small menu and strong student pull when you want soup/noodles off campus.
Tu Y Yo
Powder House / Somerville. Mexican restaurant known for regional dishes, a more sit-down choice than quick burrito spots.
Waikiki Poké, Sushi, Bubble Tea & Smoothie
Davis Square. Grab-and-go poke, sushi, bubble tea, and smoothies; useful for quick meals, lighter bowls, and studying around Davis.
Yego Coffee
Teele Square. Rwandan coffee shop with cafe items and pastries; good for affordable on-the-go breakfast and a neighborhood coffee stop.
Yoshi's
Powder House / College Ave. Japanese and Korean spot near campus for quick sushi, rice/noodle plates, and casual takeout.