The best cafes in Cambridge

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Dunkin'

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Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.

215 Sunburst Hwy

“Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.”

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Weather Gage

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Weather Gage keeps things simple and seriously good with Counter Culture coffee, Mariage Frère teas, and a daily spread of house-made…

7 Federal St (Easton)

“Weather Gage keeps things simple and seriously good with Counter Culture coffee, Mariage Frère teas, and a daily spread of house-made pastries, from butter croissants to cheddar scones and olive oil cake, ideal for a quiet sit-and-sip when you need a treat.”

From the Easton newsletter, September 22, 2026

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Affogatto

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Affogatto is Baltimore’s only cat café, an Italian-style spot in Fells Point where you can sip local espresso and hang with adoptable…

600 S Wolfe St (Baltimore)

“Affogatto is Baltimore’s only cat café, an Italian-style spot in Fells Point where you can sip local espresso and hang with adoptable rescue kittens in a cozy cat lounge. Book a session this week, decompress for a bit, maybe fall in love and make someone a forever roommate.”

From the Baltimore newsletter, September 17, 2026

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