East Cambridge

biotech tech spillover · 02141

East Cambridge is what happens when Kendall runs out of room and the overflow lands east of the Lechmere viaduct. CambridgeSide got a glow-up, the Twin City Plaza Star Market still anchors weekly grocery runs, and the new towers off Binney are filling with biotech postdocs paying Back Bay rent for a Museum of Science view. Cardinal Medeiros Avenue is the dividing line: west is Moderna lanyards and Time Out Market dates, east is triple-deckers and the Portuguese bakeries on Cambridge Street. The Green Line Extension at Lechmere makes Somerville close. The tradeoff: lab-money prices for a neighborhood mid-renovation.

7,232

singles 22–50

52%

male

$72,382

median income

$2,915

median rent

The data

East Cambridge by the numbers

East Cambridge runs male-skewed, about 52% men to 48% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in East Cambridge is about $72,400.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in East Cambridge pays about $2,920 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 7,200 East Cambridge residents ages 20 to 49 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

13 spots · tap a point, label, or class to filter

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13 spots across East Cambridge

East Cambridge
Activity
Museum of Science
Science museum★ 4.7 · 23,194
Wheelchair access
Find it
1 Science Pk, Boston, MA 02114
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 23,194 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9 AM to 5 PM
Tue9 AM to 5 PM
Wed9 AM to 5 PM
Thu9 AM to 5 PM
Fri9 AM to 5 PM
Sat9 AM to 5 PM
Sun9 AM to 5 PM
Parking
On-site parking
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Assisted listening devices · Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
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East Cambridge
Dining
Oleana
Mediterranean restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 2,264
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
134 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA 02139
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 2,264 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 10 PM
Tue5 to 10 PM
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 to 10:30 PM
Sat5 to 10:30 PM
Sun5 to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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East Cambridge
Dining
Moona
Middle Eastern restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 737
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
243 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA 02139
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 737 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Moona.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 9:30 PM
Tue5 to 9:30 PM
Wed5 to 9:30 PM
Thu5 to 9:30 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat5 to 10 PM
Sun5 to 9:30 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
East Cambridge
Dining
Batifol
French restaurant$$$$★ 4.1 · 622
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
291 Third St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.1★ from 622 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Batifol.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat10 AM to 10 PM
Sun10 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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East Cambridge
Dining
Amelia's Trattoria
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 480
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Find it
111 Harvard St, Cambridge, MA 02139
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 480 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Amelia's Trattoria.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat4 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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East Cambridge
Dining
Geppetto
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 310
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
100 N First St, Cambridge, MA 02141
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 310 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 9 PM
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 9 PM
Sat5 to 9 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
East Cambridge
Drinks
Rebel Rebel
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 278
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Find it
1 Bow Mkt Wy, Somerville, MA 02143
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 278 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Rebel Rebel.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 12 AM
Tue4 PM to 12 AM
Wed4 PM to 12 AM
Thu4 PM to 12 AM
Fri2 PM to 12 AM
Sat2 PM to 12 AM
Sun2 PM to 12 AM
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
East Cambridge
Drinks
Satellite - Craft Beer, Coffee & Cocktails Served with Burgers and Live Music
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 202
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
877 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02141
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 202 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Satellite - Craft Beer, Coffee & Cocktails Served with Burgers and Live Music.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 11 PM
Tue11 AM to 11 PM
Wed11 AM to 11 PM
Thu11 AM to 11 PM
Fri9 AM to 12 AM
Sat9 AM to 12 AM
Sun9 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
East Cambridge
Drinks
Cloud & Spirits
Bar★ 4.4 · 181
Wheelchair access
East Cambridge
Drinks
The Locke Bar Cambridge
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 181
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
6 Broad Canal Way, Cambridge, MA 02142
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 181 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Locke Bar Cambridge.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 11 PM
Tue11 AM to 11 PM
Wed11 AM to 11 PM
Thu11 AM to 11 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
East Cambridge
Drinks
Puritan Oyster Bar
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 173
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Find it
1164 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 173 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Puritan Oyster Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 9 PM
Tue5 to 9 PM
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat5 to 10 PM
Sun5 to 9 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
East Cambridge
Drinks
An Sibin (Shebeen)
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 147
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
1193 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 147 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at An Sibin (Shebeen).
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 3 AM
Tue11 AM to 3 AM
Wed11 AM to 3 AM
Thu11 AM to 3 AM
Fri11 AM to 3 AM
Sat11 AM to 3 AM
Sun11 AM to 3 AM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
East Cambridge
Dining
The Lexington
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 122
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
100 N First St Fl 2, Cambridge, MA 02141
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 122 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Lexington.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 10 PM
Tue4 to 10 PM
Wed4 to 10 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri4 to 10 PM
Sat4 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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East Cambridge

East Cambridge by the numbers

Local date spots

Museum of Science

Oleana

Moona

Batifol

Amelia's Trattoria

Geppetto

Rebel Rebel

Satellite - Craft Beer, Coffee & Cocktails Served with Burgers and Live Music

Cloud & Spirits

The Locke Bar Cambridge

Puritan Oyster Bar

An Sibin (Shebeen)

The Lexington

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