ACCESSIBILITY IN BOSTON

Central Square

Central Square is ground zero for live music morning-charging caffeinated beverages, prohibition-inspired cocktails, life-changing smoothies, hip restaurants, inviting night vibes and local shops. It's where all the fun, delicious, quirkiness that makes up Cambridge comes together. Where historic churches are neighbors with software developers and the Middle East vibrates every night. And it gets even sweeter, as the area's candy-making history lives on with a bustling Junior Mints facility. It's a square that you need to circle on your itinerary. 

Top Activities in Central Square

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Central Scoot

Central Scoot

  • 199 State Street
  • (617) 855-6006

Central Scoot offers an exciting and fun way to explore Boston with our electric scooter rentals and guided tours. Located conveniently in the heart of the city, we provide a variety of scooter rental options to suit all…

Cambridge Arts Council: Cambridge's official nonprofit arts agency ensures that art remains vital to the public and those who pass through. 

Central Square Theater: The Nora Theatre Company and Underground Railway Theater collaborate to produce theater and programming for those in the Greater Boston area. 

Margaret Fuller House: The birthplace of Margaret Fuller, an author and fundamental women's rights activist. 

Off the Beaten Path Food Tours: Ongoing Tuesdays year-round at 7pm and Sundays at noon, this food tour lasts 3 hours and winds through Graffiti Alley. 

Pandemonium Books & Games Inc.: One of the centers for science fiction in the Boston area, this shop also hosts nightly events and book signings. 

Yamba Market: This minority-owned cannabis retailer prioritizes quality products and a unique selection of strains. 

Where to Eat in Central Square

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730 Tavern Kitchen & Patio

730 Tavern Kitchen & Patio

  • 730 Massachusetts Avenue
  • (617) 868-8800

730 Tavern Kitchen & Patio provides a one-of-a-kind experience in a friendly and diverse atmosphere in Cambridge's Central Square. Our guests can look forward to socializing while enjoying an eclectic menu, curated craft…

Althea

Althea

  • 2 Columbia Street
  • (617) 349-2967

Althea serves comfort food (that’s a little bit fancy) in a cozy Central Square spot. Dine Out Boston is August 1-15, 2026 See amenity tab for more information.

Fallow Kin

Fallow Kin

  • 853 Main Street
  • (617) 395-1098

Fallow Kin is a farm to table restaurant from the Talulla team and Chef Marcos Sanchez. We are focused on vegetables, local farms and sustainable agriculture. Dine Out Boston is August 1-15, 2026 See amenity tab for more…

PAGU Restaurant

PAGU Restaurant

  • 310 Massachusetts Avenue
  • (617) 945-9290

PAGU is a Spanish-Japanese restaurant in Cambridge led by three-time James Beard–nominated Chef Tracy Chang. Open nightly, PAGU offers catering, weddings, private events, and cooking classes. Its third culture…

Viale

Viale

  • 502 Massachusetts Avenue
  • (617) 576-1900

Local Central Square restaurant specializing in handmade pastas and cocktails. Serving $1 oysters from 5-7 pm seven days per week. Dine Out Boston is August 1 – 15, 2026 See amenity tab for more information.

Amuse: Located inside the Le Meridien hotel, this chic restaurant serves French cuisine in a modern setting and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 

Brookline Lunch: This cash-only Middle Eastern diner is known for its baklava pancakes and spicy sausage shakshuka with a home-cooked and close-knit community vibe. 

Lanner Noodles & Bar: Enjoy daily handcrafted noodles in nourishing bone broths at this locally sourced restaurant.  

Little Donkey: Cuisines from all over the world can be found at this restaurant, influenced and inspired by the chefs' global travels and the diverse neighborhood of Central Square. 

Mad Monkfish: This sushi and Asian fusion restuarant serves delicious cocktails as well as a fantastic music scene. Jazz Brunch is available every Sunday from 12:30pm to 3:30pm. 

Pammy's: This Michelin-recommended New American restaurant inspired by Italian trattoria has a cozy interior, an extensive wine selection, and a large communal table for side-by-side dining. 

Saigon Babylon: As the only rooftop restaurant in the area, this modern Vietnamese spot pairs beautiful views with unique cocktails. 

Si Cara: A Neopolitan-style pizza oven keeps this neighborhood pizza bar vibrant, with fresh pizzas, flatbreads, and foccacia daily.

The Smoot Standard: Doubling as a casual cafe in the morning and a vibrant dinner spot at night, this restaurant offers seasonal dishes, a cocktail bar, and your daily cup of coffee. 

Where to Stay in Central Square

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Lark Hotels 907 Main

Lark Hotels 907 Main

  • 907 Main Street
  • (617) 354-9907

907 Main will set the stage for upper upscale luxury hotels and dining in Central Square, featuring a penthouse, a restaurant, the Dial and a bar, Blue Owl.

Le Meridien Boston Cambridge: Right near MIT, this hotel offers a fitness center, onsite bar, and a French restaurant with modern fare in a cozy setting. 

Prospect Place: This cozy bed-and-breakfast is a historic residence from the 19th-century, decorated with Persian rugs and antiques.