Darwin's Ltd
Cambridge, MA 02138-5733
Phone: (617) 354-5233
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Ash Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Sandwich 2007, Sandwich 2005
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 6:30am-9pm, Sun 7am-9pm
Message from Darwin's Ltd
Bohemian, Gourmet Sandwich Shop & Café
- Prepared Foods, Salads
- Coffee, Pastries, Cappuccino
- WiFi
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Editorial Review for Darwin's Ltd – by Eric Grossman
In Short
Darwin's highbrow approach to sandwich-making is reflected in its promise to provide "comestibles and spirituous provisions." Sandwich creations sport locally inspired names like the "Mount Auburn" (smoked turkey, avocado, fresh veggies, vinaigrette and Swiss) and the "Brattle" (smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers and onions). Special fresh breads like a flavorful rosemary-garlic rotate daily. Other offerings include gourmet coffee drinks and freshly-made baked goods.
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Insider Tips
Fun FactSpecialty sandwiches named after local streets
Know Before You GoVisit Darwin's Cambridge street location--but know that no beer or wine is available for purchase there.
User Reviews for Darwin's Ltd
06/24/2008 Posted by chade
Darwin's use to be a great place to hang out. Grab a coffee/tea and use the generous free wifi but during the summer months it turns into a hang out for local foul smelling homeless and politically obsessed cranky old women. I'd advise waiting for the fall and for the students to return before going to the shop on Mt. Auburn.
03/11/2008 Posted by gladtomeetya
I've been going to Darwin's sandwich shop for many years now because it's one of Harvard Square's remaining neighborhood gems. I've watched it evolve from a little corner take-out place, into 2 popular community hot-spots. That's because in this society of corporate largesse and sameness, Darwin's remains independently owned and original, serving inventive, high quality and super tasty food. The word is out about this place and it does get crazy busy in there during lunch hours. But the places hums along, and they couldn't fit any more employees behind that counter if they wanted to. Generally they're friendly, hard-working, and doing the best they can. I get to know some of their names, I ask what the 'specials' are that day - it gets me through the line quicker, and I enoy my delicious, authentic Darwin's experience in their crowded but lovely cafe eating area. Or I sit on the bench outside and then I go back to work - nourished and energized. I highly recommend it, but not for the weak at heart.
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