Gunpowder Cafe
, Cambridge, MA
Crema's Take
“Gunpowder Cafe is a vibrant food hall in Cambridge where you can linger over specialty coffee while exploring multiple cuisines under one welcoming roof—think Juicy J's burgers, Chatty Patty's affordable empanadas, and rotating vendors that keep the lunch crowd buzzing. The spacious, clean environment strikes that sweet spot between casual and upscale, with attentive bar staff who nail the craft drinks while the kitchen sorts out the details. It's the kind of place where you'll come for coffee but stay for the community vibe and surprisingly diverse meal options, all at refreshingly consistent prices.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
I love that the prices are the same as the regular locations. Juicy J's is the BEST Burger I have ever had! Service was wonderful and it was very clean! I cant wait to try all the food stalls!
I was hoping to find Viet Citron on Maps, but I guess this will do. I visited the new food hall last weekend and it was bustling during Sunday lunch. I was a bit taken aback by the high prices on the Viet Citron menu but the flavors were worth it! I got the brisket pho for $19 and it was amazing -- most savory addicting pho broth ever. My only complaint is that the portion size is pretty small (as are most portion sizes in the food hall), so I was still hungry afterwards. I also have to give a huge shout-out for Viet Citron's crispy pork belly -- they were giving out samples and it was the best pork belly I have ever had, by far! So crispy, juicy, and bursting with flavor. I need to go back and get it. My husband got a bibimbap from Perillas which he didn't think was special -- notably, the tofu was flavorless. Overall the portion sizes in the food hall are small all around, but if you want to maximize flavor for your dollar, Viet Citron is where it's at!
EVERYBODYGOTTAEAT restaurant admins all the others are fantastic. I love to see the different cuisine in one place. The staff, the people, the environment was very much welcoming. This is on the way to becoming my favorite place!
So many good choices, it was hard to pick just one meal. The patties (empanadas?) at Chatty Patty are only $3 each!! They were very good too. I'll have to come back to try all the other places that looked good. The only problem can be finding a place to sit when it's busy.
A great upscale food hall with variety. Spacious and comfortable. It’s not cheap so come prepared. Great for after work drinks. Bar staff is on point, but they just open so be patient with the orders.
Crema Reviews
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