Savoring Central Square's vibrant street scene.
Bedworks has unique neighbors in Central Square. We highly recommend them. These are places that we patronize and love.
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For Lunch
India Pavilion
17 Central Sq - The first Indian Restaurant in Cambridge, and our favorite.
Moody's Falafel Palace 25 Central Sq - Middle Eastern sandwiches (open till 3 am weekends)
Clear Conscience Cafe 581 Massachusetts Avenue - Organic food in a very comfortable setting.
For Coffee
1369 Coffee House 757 Massachusetts Ave - serves specialty coffees, unique teas and other goodies.
Andala Cafe 286 Franklin Street - Middle Eastern ambiance with coffee, croissants and Middle Eastern snacks, not your cookie-cutter Starbucks.
For Dinner
The Middle East Restaurant and Zuzu 472 Massachusetts Ave - Intimate dining with great live music.
Tavern in the Square 730 Massachusetts Ave - A great place for indoor and outdoor dining.
For Culture
Rodney's Bookstore 698 Massachusetts Ave - Our favorite used bookstore in town. They have everything.
John Brehm's Rent Free Bookstore Sundays, Post Office Block. He'll be there from 10-6 weather permitting. Interesting books at great prices.
For Shopping
Pearl Art 579 Massachusetts Ave - Everything artists could want and need with friendly staff and good prices.
Keezer's 140 River St - Friendly staff will find you a great tux at a great price.
Q Audio 95 Vassar St - Big box stores are empty of expertise. Not here! Dariusz is a stereo genius. He's repaired sound equipment since he was 14. Dariusz shows superb speakers at unbelievable prices. He also offers new & used receivers, plus great headphones. Q Audio has a complete testing & repair center with oscilloscopes. Q Audio: heaven for your ears.
For Entertainment
The Middle East Downstairs 472 Massachusetts Ave - Look who's played here: Nirvana, Cake, The Flaming Lips, Dropkick Murphys, Death Cab for Cutie, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, The Misfits, Modest Mouse, Elliot Smith, Jonathan Richman, The Strokes and the White Stripes
TT the Bear's Place 10 Brookline Street - The bands playing here become the biggest names in Boston music.
Improv Boston 40 Prospect St - The best comedic talent in town, improv and sketch, even naked stand-up.
Dance Complex 536 Massachusetts Ave - "volunteer based, artist run organization dedicated to promoting, advancing and sponsoring artistic endeavors, creative work and education in dance adn the movement arts."
For Liquid Relaxation
The Plough & Stars 912 Massachusetts Ave - An excellent place to grab a drink with surprisingly good food.
People's Republik 876-878 Massachusetts Avenue - Great local beer, serious dart players, and faux red Chique atmosphere
Our Customers
Where they've been, where they are, and where they're going
- Jerry F., Cambridge