Concord Avenue Cafe
294 Concord Ave, Cambridge, MA
Crema's Take
“Concord Avenue Cafe is a cozy neighborhood gem serving authentic Taiwanese comfort food at genuinely affordable prices, where a friendly couple runs the intimate space with genuine warmth and hospitality. The casual, light-filled room with its mix of counter and table seating makes it equally perfect for a quick solo lunch or lingering over noodles and bento boxes with friends, and regulars keep coming back for the satisfying, thoughtfully prepared dishes like their standout salt and pepper chicken and house-made pickled vegetables.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
I got a bite to eat (noodles with mixed vegetables) at an affordable place nearby to where I was working. The food was delicious, the staff was very friendly and the atmosphere was delightful. I will definitely eat here again if I am in the area. Loved it.
Most satisfying lunch I’ve had in a while! I got the salt and pepper chicken bento box and a steamed bun, and I completely cleaned my plate. All the pickled veggies in the bento box were a perfect combo with the chicken, and I always love a tea egg. Food was ready quickly,…
It was a rainy summer afternoon around 4:45 PM when I stumbled into Concord Avenue Café, grateful to get out of the downpour. I had shown up about 15 minutes early for a dinner reservation nearby, but the restaurant wasn’t ready to seat anyone yet. It was raining hard, and I…
Solid Taiwanese takeout on a budget. One of my friends lives right around the corner and comes here every week for a quick lunch. He’s usually all about the noodles, so I swung by a couple times to check it out. Menu was super simple. Taiwanese-style bento boxes and a handful…
Featuring Taiwanese favorites, this small neighborhood cafe is run by a friendly couple is casual with lots of natural light, some counter seating and two tables (for 2-3 and 4-5). They serve a reasonably priced lunch that I come back for again and again. Some favorites of mine…
Crema Reviews
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