Things to Do in East Cambridge, Boston East Cambridge has local stops such as the Museum of Science, CambridgeSide shopping mall, and the Cambridge Antique Market. The area features interactive exhibits, brand-name stores, and a multistory antiques complex with 150 dealers.
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Museum of Science ★ 4.7 · 23.5k
Venerable institution with interactive exhibits, dome-shaped IMAX/3-D film theater & a planetarium.
Every day 9 AM – 5 PM
CambridgeSide ★ 4.3 · 8.2k
Light-filled shopping center with a variety of brand-name stores including J.Crew & Foot Locker.
Mon–Wed 11 AM – 8 PM
Thu–Fri 11 AM – 9 PM
Sat 11 AM – 9 PM
Sun 11 AM – 6 PM
New Deal Fish Market ★ 4.8 · 394
Enduring, family-owned market with locally caught seafood, seasonal produce & artisanal groceries.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 11 AM – 6 PM
Sat 10 AM – 5 PM
Sun Closed
Cambridge Antique Market ★ 4.4 · 509
Multistory antiques complex with 150 dealers offering toys, furniture, clothing & other used items.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 11 AM – 5:30 PM
Sat 11 AM – 5:30 PM
Sun 11 AM – 5:30 PM Where to eat & drink in East Cambridge
Dalmoros Fresh Italian - CambridgeSide Mall (CanalSide Food Hall) ★ 4.9 · 301· $10–20
Every day 11 AM – 8 PM
The Helmand ★ 4.5 · 1.5k· $30–50 per person
Afghan eats draw locals to a warm, classy space centered around a hearth where bread is baked.
Mon–Thu 5 PM – 10 PM
Fri 5 PM – 11 PM
Sat 5 PM – 11 PM
Sun 5 PM – 10 PM
Sweet Touch Cafe ★ 4.5 · 365· $10–20
Mon–Fri 6 AM – 1:30 PM
Sat 7 AM – 1:30 PM
Sun Closed
Cafe Beatrice ★ 4.4 · 473· $10–20
Mon 7 AM – 5 PM
Tue–Fri 7 AM – 7 PM
Sat 8 AM – 7 PM
Sun 8 AM – 5 PM
Lone Star Taco Bar ★ 4.4 · 1.5k· $20–30
Hip, wood-paneled cantina serving modern Mexican street food plus mezcals & many tequilas.
Mon–Wed 11 AM – 12 AM
Thu–Fri 11 AM – 1 AM
Sat 11 AM – 1 AM
Sun 11 AM – 12 AM
Desfina Restaurant ★ 4.4 · 856· $20–60
Convivial, casual Greek taverna serving grilled seafood & meats & other traditional specialties.
Mon–Fri 11 AM – 10 PM
Sat 5 PM – 10 PM
Sun Closed
9Zaab Thai Street Food ★ 4.4 · 330· $20–30
Curries, noodles & other traditional Thai dishes in a laid-back, modern restaurant.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 11 AM – 9 PM
Sat 11 AM – 9 PM
Sun 11 AM – 9 PM Planning time in East Cambridge?
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1 Museum of Science 2 CambridgeSide 3 New Deal Fish Market 4 Dalmoros Fresh Italian - CambridgeSide Mall (CanalSide Food Hall) 5 Cambridge Antique Market 6 The Helmand 7 Sweet Touch Cafe 8 Cafe Beatrice 9 Lone Star Taco Bar 10 Desfina Restaurant Ready to plan East Cambridge? Turn these East Cambridge picks into a day-by-day Boston plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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