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Boston Startup School - Cambridge & Boston

Boston Startup School - Cambridge & Boston

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Created by John Capecelatro • Updated On: November 27, 2012

The real deal on the haunts our students are roaming around as they become the next startup hustlers.

Russell House Tavern is one of Boston Startup School - Cambridge & Boston.

1. Russell House Tavern

8.7
14 JFK St (at Brattle St), Cambridge, MA
Gastropub · Harvard Square · 273 tips and reviews

John C.John Capecelatro: Great and loud vibe that gives you the center of the city feel (ala NYC) without the obnoxious cabs and rude people. Go for tapas and cocktails. $$

Daedalus is one of Boston Startup School - Cambridge & Boston.

2. Daedalus

7.1
45 Mount Auburn St (btwn Dewolfe & Plympton), Cambridge, MA
Restaurant · Harvard Square · 61 tips and reviews

John C.John Capecelatro: Sweet rooftop bar - great for those muggy summer nights.

Crema Cafe is one of Boston Startup School - Cambridge & Boston.

3. Crema Cafe

27 Brattle St (at Mt. Auburn St.), Cambridge, MA
Café · Harvard Square · 283 tips and reviews

John C.John Capecelatro: The real fuel for entrepreneurs and, well, everyone. Cappuccino, carrot cake - keep it coming.

Voltage Coffee & Art is one of Boston Startup School - Cambridge & Boston.

4. Voltage Coffee & Art

295 3rd St (at Athenaeum St.), Cambridge, MA
Café · Kendall Square · 96 tips and reviews

John C.John Capecelatro: Best coffee spot in Cambridge (and dare I say Boston?). Hotbed of startup folks (VC's, entrepreneurs, and everyone in between). Go for the Beyond the Sea or the Thieving Magpie (both lattes).

Le's is one of Boston Startup School - Cambridge & Boston.

5. Le's

7.4
36 JFK St (at Mt Auburn St.), Cambridge, MA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Harvard Square · 59 tips and reviews

John C.John Capecelatro: Pad thai. And more pad thai.

BonChon Chicken is one of Boston Startup School - Cambridge & Boston.

6. BonChon Chicken

7.2
57 JFK St, Cambridge, MA
Fried Chicken Joint · Harvard Square · 39 tips and reviews

John C.John Capecelatro: Right in the center of HSQ (near Wagamama and Peet's Coffee) - Korean BBQ chicken FTW

Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage is one of Boston Startup School - Cambridge & Boston.

7. Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage

8.6
1246 Massachusetts Ave (btwn Bow & Plympton), Cambridge, MA
Burger Joint · Harvard Square · 173 tips and reviews

John C.John Capecelatro: Best burger around.

Area Four is one of Boston Startup School - Cambridge & Boston.

8. Area Four

8.9
500 Technology Sq, Cambridge, MA
Pizzeria · Kendall Square · 209 tips and reviews

John C.John Capecelatro: Super good baked goods, great coffee, and not nearly as frequented as Voltage. Feels European for sure which is a nice change of scenery.

Chipotle Mexican Grill is one of Boston Startup School - Cambridge & Boston.

9. Chipotle Mexican Grill

1 Brattle Sq (One Brattle @ Harvard Square), Cambridge, MA
Mexican Restaurant · Harvard Square · 27 tips and reviews

John C.John Capecelatro: Burritos. Done.

Pinocchio's Pizza & Subs is one of Boston Startup School - Cambridge & Boston.

10. Pinocchio's Pizza & Subs

8.9
74 Winthrop St (btwn Dunster & JFK), Cambridge, MA
Pizzeria · Harvard Square · 96 tips and reviews

John C.John Capecelatro: Killer pizza - BBQ or Buffalo chicken are a must try.

Henrietta's Table is one of Boston Startup School - Cambridge & Boston.

11. Henrietta's Table

7.9
1 Bennett St (at Eliot St.), Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · Harvard Square · 69 tips and reviews

John C.John Capecelatro: If you're looking for a place to impress, go here. Sustainable food with a distinctly local flavor. Get the cheese board and any CBC brew on tap.

Toro Restaurant is one of Boston Startup School - Cambridge & Boston.

12. Toro Restaurant

9.0
1704 Washington Street (East Springfield St.), Boston, MA
Tapas Restaurant · South End · 246 tips and reviews
Eastern Standard is one of Boston Startup School - Cambridge & Boston.

13. Eastern Standard

528 Commonwealth Ave (at Kenmore Square), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Kenmore · 304 tips and reviews
Myers + Chang is one of Boston Startup School - Cambridge & Boston.

14. Myers + Chang

8.7
1145 Washington St (at E Berkeley St), Boston, MA
Chinese Restaurant · South End · 215 tips and reviews
Coppa is one of Boston Startup School - Cambridge & Boston.

15. Coppa

9.0
253 Shawmut Ave (at Milford St), Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · South End · 169 tips and reviews
Grafton Street Pub is one of Boston Startup School - Cambridge & Boston.

16. Grafton Street Pub

7.3
59 JFK St (at Harvard St.), Cambridge, MA
Gastropub · Harvard Square · 90 tips and reviews
Grendel's Den Restaurant & Bar is one of Boston Startup School - Cambridge & Boston.

17. Grendel's Den Restaurant & Bar

7.7
89 Winthrop St (at JFK St), Cambridge, MA
Bar · Harvard Square · 107 tips and reviews

John C.John Capecelatro: Happy hour = half price food. One of the only spots around that has Paulaner Hefeweizen on tap.

Flat Patties is one of Boston Startup School - Cambridge & Boston.

18. Flat Patties

33 Brattle St (Brattle Sq), Cambridge, MA
Burger Joint · Harvard Square · 58 tips and reviews
Addis Red Sea is one of Boston Startup School - Cambridge & Boston.

19. Addis Red Sea

1755 Massachusetts Ave (btwn Forest & Exeter Park), Cambridge, MA
Ethiopian Restaurant · Aggasiz - Harvard University · 7 tips and reviews
Gourmet Dumpling House is one of Boston Startup School - Cambridge & Boston.

20. Gourmet Dumpling House

52 Beach St (at Harrison Ave), Boston, MA
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown - Leather District · 183 tips and reviews