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Harvard Square Landmarks

Created by: MattV

What's what among the top landmark businesses in Harvard Square.

  • 1
    The news stand right in the middle of the square has a great collection of newspapers and magazines from across the globe.

    0 Harvard Sq | Cambridge, MA | (617) 354-1441

    Neighborhood: Harvard Square | Tags: Bookstore, Local Media

  • 2
    A Boston landmark since 1960
    Burgers, fries and shakes at the iconic restaurant. Names of former Harvard celebrities adorn the menu and walls.

    1246 Massachusetts Avenue | Cambridge, MA | (617) 354-6559

    Neighborhood: Harvard Square | Tags: Burger

  • 3
    Harvard Book Store located in Harvard Square
    The book store (unaffiliated w/ the University) was established in 1932 and continues to be one of the best bookstores in the area.

    1256 Massachusetts Ave | Cambridge, MA | (800) 542-7323

    Neighborhood: Harvard Square | Tags: Bookstore

  • 4
    The specialty food shop right in the heart of the square on Brattle St is a popular spot for motivated buyers and those intent just on browsing.

    6 Brattle St | Cambridge, MA | (617) 491-8888

    Neighborhood: Harvard Square | Tags: Cheese Shop, Gourmet Grocery

  • 5
    Brattle Theatre schedule box on Brattle Street
    One screen movie house that began showing films in 1953. The theatre specializes in foreign and arthouse films.

    40 Brattle St | Cambridge, MA | (617) 876-6837

    Neighborhood: Harvard Square | Tags: Cinema

  • 6
    Enjoy outdoor seating at Pamplona's patio.
    When it opened in 1959, it was the only cafe in Harvard Square. Today Cafe Pamplona continues to serve specialty coffees from across the globe.

    12 Bow St | Cambridge, MA | (617) 492-0352

    Neighborhood: Harvard Square | Tags: Coffee Shop

  • 7
    Curious George Goes to WordsWorth storefront, MA
    The kids storre on the corner of JFK and Brattle will always be a landmark if for nothing else than its prime location.

    1 JFK St | Cambridge, MA | (617) 498-0062

    Neighborhood: Harvard Square | Tags: Bookstore, Children's Gifts