Nestled in between Ivy League institution Harvard and the science and technology hub that is MIT, Central Square is the melting pot of Cambridge. Constantly bustling with people from all walks of life, regardless of the time of day, the square is packed with ethnic restaurants and is home to one of Boston’s most revered music venues. Be sure to bring some green– a lot of hot spots are cash-only.
Maybe it’s the foliage in the windowsill or the fridge full of fresh celery stalks, ginger roots, and carrots, but something about Life Alive feels like a forest. This vegetarian and vegan restaurant serves up juices, salads, sandwiches and grain-based bowls with names like The Green Goddess and The Mystic Mountain.
