Harvard Square
Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone:
- Cross Street:
- Brattle Street
Editorial Review for Harvard Square – by Citysearch Staff
Features
There are plenty of sights here. Topping the list are the street performers, most of whom are actually quite talented. Resembling an outdoor mall, Harvard Square is home to big retailers like the Gap, as well as trendy, locally-owned boutiques.
The Experience
Love humanity? Settle on the terrace of Au Bon Pain in front of Harvard Center. Here is the eye of the Square's storm: Tourists mingle with multi-pierced guitarists, tweedy Brattle Street residents with students and chess masters. Stop by Cardullo's for some gourmet goodies or visit one of the various literary outlets, like WordsWorth Books and the Grolier Poetry Bookshop. For affordable ethnic favorites, there's Cafe of India. Try the Vietnamese chain, Pho Pasteur, or get ice cream to go from Toscanini's.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoRecharge your shopping batteries by enjoying a stroll through picturesque Harvard Yard, or some people-watching at Peet's Coffee.
The ExtrasGood public restrooms are hard to find in the square--try the Harvard Coop.
ParkingMeters all taken? Continue down Brattle Street, where there are usually some unmetered spots.
User Reviews for Harvard Square
11/15/2002 Posted by cme_treat
the harvard square is a wonderful place where u can meet old friends and make some new ones.
Pros: great location, great city, not hot
Cons: none, none, none
11/14/2002 Posted by mscollegebound
It's a nice place to go and relax with a nice cup of coffee or tea. No stresses or worries at the square... and you can always walk around the lovely campus of Harvard.
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