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Here are Cambridge's top 3 African spots

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Published on November 04, 2019
Here are Cambridge's top 3 African spotsPhoto: Pita Cambridge/Yelp

Looking to satisfy your appetite for African fare?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top African spots around Cambridge, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your urges.

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1. Asmara Restaurant

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First on the list is Asmara Restaurant. Located at 739 Massachusetts Ave. in Mid-Cambridge, the Ethiopian and African spot is the highest-rated African restaurant in Cambridge, boasting four stars out of 330 reviews on Yelp.

2. Pita Cambridge

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Next up is Wellington-Harrington's Pita Cambridge, situated at 12 Springfield St. With 4.5 stars out of 55 reviews on Yelp, the Moroccan, Mediterranean and halal spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Sheger Cafe

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North Cambridge's Sheger Cafe, located at 2376 Massachusetts Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Ethiopian spot four stars out of 36 reviews.


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