Boston/ Food & Drinks
Published on August 20, 2019
Cambridge's 5 favorite spots to find low-priced breakfast and brunch foodCurio Coffee | Photo: Nick G./Yelp

Looking for a sublime breakfast and brunch meal near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable breakfast and brunch restaurants around Cambridge, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture when cravings strike.

1. Curio Coffee

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Topping the list is Curio Coffee. Located at 441 Cambridge St. in East Cambridge, the breakfast and brunch spot, which offers coffee, tea and waffles, is the highest-rated affordable breakfast and brunch restaurant in Cambridge, boasting 4.5 stars out of 188 reviews on Yelp. On the menu, look for waffles with a fig spread, chai lattes, iced mochas and more.

2. Brookline Lunch

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Next up is Cambridgeport's Brookline Lunch, situated at 9 Brookline St. With four stars out of 453 reviews on Yelp, the diner and Middle Eastern breakfast and brunch spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option. Brookline Lunch serves up huevos rancheros, baklava pancakes and omelets.

3. Black Sheep Bagel Cafe

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Black Sheep Bagel Cafe, a breakfast and brunch spot that offers bagels, coffee and tea in Riverside, is another inexpensive go-to, with four stars out of 99 Yelp reviews. Head over to 56 John F Kennedy St. to see for yourself. Menu offerings include bagel sandwiches, avocado toast and a tuna salad sandwich, as well as espresso, beer and wine.

4. Sweet Touch Cafe

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Over in East Cambridge, check out Sweet Touch Cafe, which has earned four stars out of 103 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the breakfast and brunch spot by heading over to 241 Cambridge St. Sweet Touch Cafe offers salads, club sandwiches and hot subs. Add coffee or tea to your order.

5. Haute Coffee

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Finally, there's Haute Coffee, an East Cambridge favorite with four stars out of 55 reviews. The spot serves up cappuccinos, house-made granola bars, thick-cut cinnamon toast and more. Stop by 1 Canal Park to hit up Haute Coffee next time you're in the mood for cheap eats. 


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