Spending time in West Cambridge? Get to know this Cambridge neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a dessert spot to a Thai spot.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in West Cambridge, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates
Topping the list is chocolatier and shop and tea room L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates, which offers desserts and more. Located at 52 Brattle St., it's the most popular business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,041 reviews on Yelp. The business serves up chocolate mousse cake, croissants, hazelnut orange cake and more.
2. Brattle Square Florist
Next up is florist Brattle Square Florist, situated at 31 Brattle St. With 4.5 stars out of 149 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. Brattle Square Florist offers a large selection of fresh-cut flowers and delivers bouquets throughout Boston.
3. Border Café
Tex-Mex, Cajun/Creole and Mexican spot Border Café is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 32 Church St., four stars out of 1,857 reviews. Border Café offers firecracker stuffed jalapeños, sizzling fajita salad, brisket tacos and more.
4. Alden & Harlow
Alden & Harlow, a traditional American and breakfast and brunch spot, is another high-traffic neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 1,201 Yelp reviews. Head over to 40 Brattle St. to see for yourself. On the menu, look for smoked Point Judith bluefish, kale toast, braised oxtail melt and more.
5. La Moon Thai Spa
Finally, check out La Moon Thai Spa, which has earned five stars out of 71 reviews on Yelp. You can find the day spa, massage and waxing spot at 220 Concord Ave., Floor 1. The list of services at the spa include hot stone massage, foot reflexology, Thai herbal massage, facial treatments and hair removal.
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