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Explore the 4 top spots in Cambridge's Wellington-Harrington neighborhood

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Published on July 30, 2019
Explore the 4 top spots in Cambridge's Wellington-Harrington neighborhoodChristina's Homemade Ice Cream | Photo: Yuan J./Yelp

Looking to uncover all that Wellington-Harrington has to offer? Get to know this Cambridge neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a bakery to an ice cream shop.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Wellington-Harrington, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Royal Pastry Shop

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Topping the list is bakery Royal Pastry Shop. Located at 738 Cambridge St., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 67 reviews on Yelp. 

In 2016, Boston Eater named this spot, which was founded in 1942, one of 20 bakeries for "the best pastries, cakes and other sweet treats" in the city. The menu offers red velvet cupcakes, cannolis and hot cross buns. 

2. The Druid

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Next up is Irish pub The Druid, situated at 1357 Cambridge St. With 4.5 stars out of 535 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. 

This spot, which is nestled in the oldest mercantile building in Cambridge, offers fare like shepherd's pie, beef stew and traditional Irish sausage, beans and mash. Also, check out the music, featuring traditonal Irish folk sessions and more.

3. Punjabi Dhaba

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Indian spot Punjabi Dhaba is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 225 Hampshire St., four stars out of 896 reviews. 

Boston Eater highlighted this spot as one of the "excellent dining and drinking spots" in Inman Square. On the menu, expect to find vegetable samosas, chicken curry and fish, paired with potatoes in an onion-ginger gravy. 

4. Christina's Homemade Ice Cream

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Christina's Homemade Ice Cream, a spot to score ice cream and frozen yogurt and more, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 737 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1255 Cambridge St. to see for yourself.

Boston magazine named this spot one of the "best scoops" in the city for its coffee-infused ice cream. Other flavors on the menu include coconut almond crisp, orange chocolate and rhubarb sorbet. 

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