visiting soon - Harvard Square lunch rec?

Mrs.MauiBride24

So many places to choose from!  Wanted to go to Mr. Bartley's but I'll be there on a Sunday.  Looking for something less expensive than Harvest.  Definitely planning a Sweet Cupcake for dessert.

Thanks!

Rock-n-Voll

Sadly, a lot of the mom & pop places in the Square have been shut down.  Too bad you said inexpensive, because Henrietta's Table can be quite an experience for brunch. 

I honestly can't think of where to send you.  I guess Le's for Vietnamese food isn't bad, but it's not super exciting.  There's also a Finale in Harvard Square and their food is decent. On the edge of Harvard Square is Dolphin Seafood, though I haven't been there in many years.

For tea or hot chocolate and some sweet treats though, Burdick is not to be missed. 

Mrs.MauiBride24

Thanks for the input.  I'm traveling for work and we already have a lot of other pricey places on the books so were trying to do lunch on the cheap.

Mrs.MauiBride24

Burdick's looks wonderful!!!  I think I'll need some hot chocolate to warm up.

AndreaB111

I think there's a Fire and Ice in Harvard Sq. I don't know if you have those in TX, I think there are only 5 or 6 in the country. I LOVE it there. And I'm pretty sure their lunch is around $10 (and it's something like $26 for dinner).

Rock-n-Voll

Mrs.MauiBride24:

Burdick's looks wonderful!!!  I think I'll need some hot chocolate to warm up.

Have a little chocolate mouse for me, too!

Laina384

I really enjoyed John Harvards Brew House.

Mrs.MauiBride24

Laina384:

I really enjoyed John Harvards Brew House.

Looks great!  Thanks.

sammiesjd414

John Harvards is great, Grendel's Den is also really good, and a little something different.

samandmary

Hi-Rise Bakery is also good for sandwiches and salads.

Bride0603

I really like the Red House.  Also love Henrietta's table brunch!  Grafton St. is also a great place for lunch.  I used to live near Harvard Sq.  I miss it!

cglibra

A few suggestions for "cheap lunch" in Harvard Square...

*if you are in the mood for a nice pizza/panini/interesting salad, try OGGI's (near Au Bon Pain - to the left actually inside a bldg that I believe belongs to Harvard)

*if you are in the mood for a mediterranean/moroccan meal (think wrap/shawarma or a couscous w/chicken meal) then try VIVA CAFE, it's on Mass Ave, about a 5min walk from Au Bon Pain (toward central square)

 *if you are in the mood for mexican/tex-mex, try BORDER CAFE - not expensive. usually long lines to get in for dinner but i think lunch is okay.

*if you are in the mood for a sandwich/cafe-type lunch, then try CREMA CAFE - near Bertucci's in Harvard Sq.

 happy travels!