(617) 547-1228
1667 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge,
MA
02138
42.382
-71.1198
Neighborhood: Neighborhood Nine
What People Are Saying About Cambridge Common
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – In the shadow of Harvard Law School, this dimly lit restaurant is favored by students and young professionals. The bar offers more than two dozen draft beers, all at reasonable prices, plus a standard wine list. Many patrons come for a pre- or post-show drink, as the building also houses the Lizard Lounge music club. – – The Food – Bar snacks and comfort foods dominate the menu, most in portions large enough for two. Among an extensive selection of appetizers, soups and salads, smart choices include the Thai chicken skewers and a plentiful spinach salad.…
07/16/08
A Crash at Cambridge Common
by JimBeaux at Citysearch
We are frequent diners at Cambridge Common and usually love it. Our last visit was a disaster. Our server was both server and bartender and it showed. She appeared distracted and not exactly sure what to do. Items were missing from our order, drink glasses were left empty for most of the meal and no one bothered to ask how anyhing was. We waited for the missing items to come and they never did. We waited for someone to ask how the food was and they didn't. When she noticed that I only ate 1/3 of the one item I received, she was not concerned at all about why but just asked, "Do you want to take that with you," and still didn't show any concern when I bluntly stated, "NO." Luckily the items we didn't get were also missing from the bill. I don't know if the server was mentally out to lunch herself, overwhelmed or what, but she just was not present for us or for her job that day. We'll give it another chance, but one or two more experiences like this will cause the Cambridge Common to drop off our list.
- Pros: Usually consistent and good
- Cons: This day was a huge exception to that rule
07/03/08
My favorite spot in Cambridge for a beer, burger or brunch
by jenheidir at Citysearch
This cozy pub with a music lounge downstairs has a great selection of omelets and other brunch fare during the day, and burgers and other American classics for lunch and dinner. Their beer menu is also quite extensive. I love the burgers here, so juicy and thick! Definitely as good as any burger or pub spot in the Harvard Square area.
- Pros: food, beer selection
- Cons: street parking
10/26/07
Avoid daytime
by camb12 at Citysearch
I went to the Cambridge Common for lunch with my mother who was in town visiting. I usually go at night so it was my first day experience (and last). We got sat next to a table of screaming babies and their bitchy mothers when the rest of the place was empty. We had to ask to be moved after 5 minutes of no service. We moved right by the window, waited abother 7 minutes for a server to come by. She placed the water on the table and said ok what would you like. We hadn't even been asked for drinks, and she wasn't a pleasant one at all. Jumping down our throats when my mother asked what the best thing on the menu was, the server stated "oh I dont know just order" Right then we were appauled, asked to speak to the manager and we got a very rude one at that. She stuck up for her server and said she was busy, I looked around there were 10 tables if that and 3 servers!!! I told her that was no way to speak to customers and it was RUDE! the manager took our order and said it was going to be discounted. I didn't want the food discounted since I go their all the time. We order the mozzarella sandwich and BLT. Well don't get the Blt b/c there is one piece of bacon, half of an avacado, thre pieces of spinach and a heaping amount of mayo. It was nasty. The mozzarella sandwich was pis poor and fell apart as soon as I touched it. Thank god for the sweet fries. None the less the food sucked, service and management were horrible, I won't even go back for Dinner and Drinks with friends anymore. We were treated with NO RESPECT and in their views get the customer in and out. HORRIBLE!!!
- Pros: Beer choices
- Cons: Service, management, food, customer service
The Details on Cambridge Common
The Extras:
Post-meal, head downstairs to the Lizard Lounge to see what's on.
Category:
Restaurants, Bars & Pubs, Bars & Clubs, Brew Pubs
Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Gift Certificate, Diners Club, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Bar & Pub Special Features:
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Late Night Dining, Celeb Hangout, Private Rooms, Lunch Spot, Brunch, Group Dining, Live Music, Dine At The Bar, Cheap Eats, Bar Scene
Cuisine:
Bar & Club Special Features:
Smoking Permitted:
No
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