Porter Square

transit hub commuter · 02140

Porter is the logistics win. Red Line, commuter rail to Fitchburg, and the 77 bus all meet at the Star Market plaza, which is why Somerville-and-Arlington couples keep landing here. The Porter Exchange building hides a corridor of small Japanese counters (Sapporo Ramen, Cafe Mami) that work for a low-stakes first meet without the Davis Square wait. Massachusetts Avenue itself is honest about what it is: wide, trafficky, more useful than romantic. Skip it for anniversaries. Keep it for the weeknight date when one of you is coming from Alewife and the other from North Station and neither wants to negotiate.

7,027

singles 22–50

55%

male

$77,380

median income

$2,615

median rent

The data

Porter Square by the numbers

Porter Square runs male-skewed, about 55% men to 45% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in Porter Square is about $77,400.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Porter Square pays about $2,620 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 7,000 Porter Square residents ages 20 to 49 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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

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12 spots across Porter Square

Porter Square
Dining
Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar - Cambridge
Cuban restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,115
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
2067 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,115 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar - Cambridge.
Estimate — adjust$
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 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Porter Square
Drinks
The Abbey
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,000
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1755 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,000 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Abbey.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 2 AM
Tue11 AM to 2 AM
Wed11 AM to 2 AM
Thu11 AM to 2 AM
Fri11 AM to 2 AM
Sat11 AM to 2 AM
Sun11 AM to 2 AM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
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Porter Square
Drinks
Miracle of Science Bar + Grill
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.2 · 989
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
321 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 989 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Miracle of Science Bar + Grill.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 1 AM
Tue11:30 AM to 1 AM
Wed11:30 AM to 1 AM
Thu11:30 AM to 2 AM
Fri11:30 AM to 2 AM
Sat11:30 AM to 2 AM
Sun11:30 AM to 1 AM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Contact
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Porter Square
Dining
Giulia
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 936
Wheelchair access
Find it
1682 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 936 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Giulia.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5:30 to 9 PM
Tue5:30 to 9 PM
Wed5:30 to 9 PM
Thu5:30 to 9 PM
Fri5:30 to 10 PM
Sat5:30 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Contact
Call Site Maps
Porter Square
Dining
Forage
New American restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 551
LGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
5 Craigie Cir, Cambridge, MA 02138
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 551 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Forage.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 8:45 PM
Wed5 to 8:45 PM
Thu5 to 8:45 PM
Fri5 to 9:30 PM
Sat5 to 9:30 PM
Sun5 to 8:45 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Porter Square
Drinks
McCarthy's & Toad
Irish pub$$$$★ 4.5 · 419
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
1912 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 419 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at McCarthy's & Toad.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 1 AM
Tue11:30 AM to 1 AM
Wed11:30 AM to 1 AM
Thu11:30 AM to 2 AM
Fri11:30 AM to 2 AM
Sat10:30 AM to 2 AM
Sun10:30 AM to 1 AM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Porter Square
Dining
Moëca
Seafood restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 301
Wheelchair access
Find it
1 Shepard St, Cambridge, MA 02138
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 301 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Moëca.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5:30 to 10 PM
Wed5:30 to 10 PM
Thu5:30 to 10 PM
Fri5:30 to 10 PM
Sat5:30 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Tourists
Contact
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Porter Square
Dining
Margeaux Supper Parlor
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 281
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Find it
1924 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 281 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Margeaux Supper Parlor.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue7 to 10 AM, 5 to 9 PM
Wed7 to 10 AM, 5 to 9 PM
Thu7 AM to 10 PM
Fri7 to 10 AM, 5 to 10 PM
Sat10 AM to 10 PM
Sun10 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Porter Square
Drinks
Shine Square Pub
Sports bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 266
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
2046 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 266 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Shine Square Pub.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 PM to 1 AM
Tue12 PM to 1 AM
Wed12 PM to 1 AM
Thu12 PM to 1 AM
Fri12 PM to 1 AM
Sat12 PM to 1 AM
Sun12 PM to 1 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Porter Square
Drinks
Joe Sent Me
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.3 · 263
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
2388 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 263 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Joe Sent Me.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 1 AM
Tue4 PM to 1 AM
Wed4 PM to 1 AM
Thu4 PM to 1 AM
Fri4 PM to 1 AM
Sat12 PM to 1 AM
Sun12 PM to 1 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Porter Square
Drinks
New Republik
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 211
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
1172 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 211 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at New Republik.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 PM to 2 AM
Tue12 PM to 2 AM
Wed12 PM to 2 AM
Thu12 PM to 2 AM
Fri3 PM to 2 AM
Sat12 PM to 2 AM
Sun12 PM to 2 AM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Porter Square
Drinks
Tilde
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 129
Wheelchair access
Find it
2376 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 129 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Tilde.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 8 PM
Tue8 AM to 8 PM
Wed8 AM to 10 PM
Thu8 AM to 10 PM
Fri8 AM to 12 AM
Sat8 AM to 12 AM
Sun8 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Contact
Call Site Maps

Porter Square

Porter Square by the numbers

Local date spots

Gustazo Cuban Kitchen & Bar - Cambridge

The Abbey

Miracle of Science Bar + Grill

Giulia

Forage

McCarthy's & Toad

Moëca

Margeaux Supper Parlor

Shine Square Pub

Joe Sent Me

New Republik

Tilde

Reach Porter Square singles right where they plan dates.