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Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch in Cambridge, MA
The Friendly Toast
Toasting since 2009
1230 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 841-3338
Hours
Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Saturday: 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Cambridge marks our eleventh Friendly Toast location and our long-awaited return to the area. After opening our second location in Kendall Square in 2009, we're excited to be back in the neighborhood and just a short trip down the road from our current location on Mass Ave. Our Cambridge restaurant is a go-to destination for breakfast, brunch, and lunch in Cambridge, MA, with plenty of scratch-made favorites to fuel whatever brings you to Harvard Square. Whether you're exploring local history, browsing a bookstore, grabbing a coffee, enjoying eclectic shopping, or taking in the vibrant city life, there's always something to make your visit a little more delicious. We're thrilled to share the Toast love with our dearly missed Cambridge friends and welcome locals and visitors alike.
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Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner in the Middle of Harvard Square
The Friendly Toast is back in Cambridge, this time right on Massachusetts Avenue in the middle of Harvard Square. The neighborhood's mix of students, families, visitors, bookstores, theaters, music, and public art is a natural match for our colorful, eclectic dining room. Fun decor, creative food, and welcoming service make it a lively spot to start your day, grab a bite between downtown adventures, or settle in for a meal with friends.
What Do Locals Love About Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Here?
From sweet favorites and creative Benedicts to savory breakfast plates, bowls, sandwiches, burgers, wraps, and salads, our scratch kitchen gives every palate something to get excited about. Pair your meal with coffee and espresso drinks, zero-proof sips, or brunch cocktails and flights from the bar.
Planning Your Visit to Cambridge, MA?
We're on Mass Ave in Harvard Square, within walking distance of Harvard Yard, the Harvard Square Red Line station, theaters, bookstores, and the neighborhood's shops and cultural stops.
Parking can be challenging in Harvard Square, so public transit and walking are often the easiest choices. Weekend tables fill quickly; use the digital waitlist or reservation tools to plan ahead, especially when campus events bring extra foot traffic.
Cater Harvard Square Meetings, Campus Events & More
Bring The Friendly Toast to the office, classroom, celebration, or weekend gathering. Catering is available for pickup or delivery, with breakfast and lunch formats that work for groups and options that can accommodate a range of dietary preferences. For the smoothest planning, place larger orders in advance and use our online catering experience to view current packages, availability, and ordering details.
Bring breakfast or lunch to university meetings, office teams, rehearsals, student events, hotel groups, and gatherings across Cambridge.
Gift Cards
Share the love with a friend who deserves a waffle. Just make sure they bring you with 'em when they brunch!
Friendly Toast Merch
Groovy totes, stickers, shirts and even onesies so that you and your favorite Toast monsters can represent.
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