🥯 Bagel Shop on Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA

Massachusetts Avenue (Mass Ave) isn’t just a street—it’s the heartbeat of Cambridge, connecting neighborhoods, campuses, and communities. Stretching from Harvard Square through Central Square and up to Porter Square, Mass Ave is where students, professionals, and locals come together to shop, dine, and commute. With its lively mix of cafés, restaurants, bookstores, and historic landmarks, it’s no surprise that Mass Ave is considered one of the most walkable and iconic streets in New England.

If you’re searching for the best bagels on Mass Ave, look no further than Brooklyn Bagel Factory. Just a short walk or a quick delivery away, we’re perfectly located for Harvard students grabbing breakfast before class, commuters rushing through Central Square, or shoppers refueling after browsing the boutiques in Porter Square. Pair our authentic NY-style bagels with fresh-brewed coffee, and you’ve got the ultimate Cambridge bagel-and-coffee combo—delicious, filling, and made for busy city life.

📍 Address: 168 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA 02139
📞 Phone: +1 617-945-7286


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🔥 Why Mass Ave Locals Love Brooklyn Bagel Factory

Authentic NY-Style Bagels – Every bagel is hand-rolled, kettle-boiled, and baked fresh each morning. That’s why they’re chewy on the inside, golden-crisp on the outside, and packed with flavor.

Steps from Harvard, Central & Porter – Whether you’re a Harvard student looking for a quick breakfast, a commuter catching the Red Line in Central, or a weekend explorer strolling through Porter Square, we’re the perfect bagel stop along Mass Ave.

Creative Sandwiches You Can’t Find Elsewhere – Local favorites like the Alewife (turkey, bacon, cheddar, swiss, honey dijon) and the Agassiz (egg white, avocado, cucumber, sprouts, tomato) keep regulars coming back for something beyond the ordinary bagel.

Coffee That Fuels Cambridge – Pair your bagel with our fresh-brewed cold brew, creamy lattes, bold espresso shots, matcha, chai, or classic drip coffee—crafted to keep Cambridge moving.

Fast Delivery Up and Down Mass Ave – Whether you’re in Harvard Square, Central Square, or Porter Square, your favorite bagel-and-coffee combo arrives hot and fresh with UberEats, DoorDash, or Grubhub.

Loved by Locals & Students – From Harvard and MIT students to Lesley faculty, professionals, and neighborhood families, Brooklyn Bagel Factory has become a Cambridge favorite—right in the flow of Mass Ave life.


 

🧇 Signature Brooklyn Bagel Menu

Most Popular

  • Waffle Mania at BBF – Fresh waffles in sweet & savory styles
  • Tater Tots BFF Special – Cajun, Truffle Parmesan, or Plain
  • Breakfast Smoked Fish Sandwiches – Salmon, Trout, Tuna & more
  • Breakfast Bagel Sandwiches – Classic egg, cheese & protein combos
  • Fresh Bagels – Plain, Everything, Sesame, Asiago, Cinnamon Raisin, etc.

🧇 Waffle Mania

  • Just Fry – Special seasoned fries (Air-fried) – $5.25
  • Waffle Philly Cheesesteak – Steak, provolone, green peppers & onion – $15.98
  • Waffle Strawberry Stuffed – Fresh strawberries, banana, powdered sugar – $16.74
  • Waffle Double Chocolate Chips – Chocolate waffle with banana & chocolate morsels – $16.98
  • Waffle Blueberry Stuffed – Fresh blueberries, banana – $16.74
  • Waffle Chicken Sandwich – Fried chicken breast, tomato & chipotle mayo – $12.99
  • Waffle Smoked Salmon Special – Acme smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers, tomato, onions – $15.74
  • Waffle Steak, Egg & Cheese Sandwich – Steak, cage-free egg, cheese – $13.74
  • Waffle “All the Way” Sandwich – Egg, cheese, bacon & sausage – $13.74
  • Waffle Sausage, Egg & Cheese – $12.98
  • Waffle Bacon, Egg & Cheese – $13.73
  • Waffle Egg & Cheese – $12.97

 

🥔 Tater Tots (BFF Special)

  • – $4.99 (Out of stock)
  • Truffle Parmesan – $5.99
  • Plain – $4.45

 

🐟 Breakfast Smoked Fish Sandwiches

  • Brattle Square Smoked Salmon – Salmon, cream cheese, tomato, cucumber, onion, sprouts, capers – $11.99
  • Neponset River Smoked Trout – Trout, eggs, avocado, arugula, tomato – $13.99
  • Weymouth Back River Pastrami Salmon – Pastrami salmon, veggie cream cheese, cucumber, tomato, arugula, onion – $13.99
  • Concord River Smoked Mackerel – Mackerel, chive cream cheese, cucumber, tomato, horseradish – $13.99
  • Mystic River White Fish Salad – Whitefish salad, tomato, onion, capers (open face) – $12.99
  • Muddy River Tuna Salad – Smoked tuna salad, tomato, onion, mozzarella, chili paste – $12.99
  • Merrimack Valley Smoked Anchovies – Anchovy, cream cheese, sprouts, capers – $13.99
  • Harvard Square Smoked Salmon – Salmon, salmon spread, arugula, cucumber, onion, sprouts – $12.99

 

🥯 Breakfast Bagel Sandwiches

  • Inman Square – Bagel, egg, choice of protein (bacon, sausage, ham, turkey) – $8.25
  • Agassiz – Egg white, lite smear, avocado, cucumber, tomato, sprouts – $8.99
  • Winthrop Square – Egg, ham, turkey, cucumber, tomato, feta, sprouts – $9.45
  • Alewife – Egg, chive cream cheese, turkey, bacon, cheddar, swiss, honey dijon – $8.99
  • Wellington – Egg, veggie smear, bacon, roast beef, American cheese, BBQ sauce – $8.99
  • Harrington – Egg, ham, sausage, chive smear, provolone, chipotle mayo – $8.99
  • Avon Hill – Egg, jalapeño smear, sausage, bacon, cheddar, tomato, jalapeños – $8.99
  • Brattle Square Smoked Salmon – $11.99
  • Harvard Square Smoked Salmon – $12.99

🥯 Fresh Bagels

All bagels $2.60 each:
Plain | Everything | Sesame | Cinnamon Raisin | Multigrain | Onion | Asiago | Whole Wheat


 

🥐 Croissants & Pastries

  • French Croissant – $3.99
  • Chocolate Croissant – $3.49 (Out of stock)
  • Almond Croissant – $3.99 (Out of stock)
  • Turkey & Cheddar Croissant – $5.99
  • Ham & Swiss Croissant – $5.99
  • Colossal Double Chocolate Cookie – $4.25
  • Muffins – Pistachio, Chocolate, Blueberry, Banana Walnut (out of stock) – $5.49

 

🧴 Artisan Spreads (8 oz.)

  • Plain – $6.99
  • Lite Plain – $6.99
  • Chives – $8.99
  • Jalapeño – $8.99
  • Mixed Vegetable – $8.99
  • Roasted Red Pepper – $8.99
  • Mediterranean Olive – $8.99
  • Strawberry – $8.99
  • Vegan – $8.99
  • Walnut Honey – $8.99
  • Smoked Salmon Spread – $9.99
  • White Fish Salad – $10.99
  • Tuna Salad – $10.99
  • Smoked Salmon/Lox (for 2 sandwiches) – $9.99

 

🥗 Steamed Bagel Sandwiches

Vegetarian

  • Charles Square – Cheese, plant sausage, chipotle mayo – $9.45
  • Harvard Square – Chive smear, avocado, jalapeño, dill havarti, chips – $8.99
  • Central Square – Mozzarella, pesto, tomato, balsamic – $8.99
  • Eliot Square – Veggie smear, havarti, onion, tomato, avocado – $8.99
  • Kendall Square – Cream cheese, cucumber, provolone, arugula, ranch – $8.99

Vegan

  • Kimball Street – Vegan sausage, vegan cheddar, chipotle mayo – $9.45
  • Leonard Ave – Hummus, tomato, sprouts, avocado – $8.45
  • Magnolia Ave – Plant sausage, vegan cheddar, hummus, BBQ – $9.45
  • Strawberry Hill – Fig jam, vegan cream cheese, strawberries, blueberries, honey – $9.45
  • Spring Place – Vegan cream cheese, Nutella, berries – $8.99
  • The Coast – Vegan spread, vegan cheddar, avocado, tomato – $8.99

Loaded (Meat-based)

  • Coolidge Hill – Turkey, bacon, American, arugula, peppers, chips – $10.45
  • Fresh Pond – Roast beef, turkey, bacon, swiss, cheddar, tomato, chipotle mayo – $11.45
  • Lafayette Square – Turkey, pepperoni, corned beef, swiss, smoked cheddar – $11.45
  • Observatory Hill – Turkey, sausage, cream cheese, parmesan – $11.45
  • Larchwood – Corned beef, ham, bacon, gouda, havarti – $11.45
  • Cambridge Port – Corned beef, pastrami, swiss, gouda – $11.45
  • Area Four – Pastrami, bacon, muenster, boom boom sauce – $11.45
  • Porter Square – Prime steak, bacon, provolone, swiss, parmesan – $11.99
  • General MacArthur – Steak, ham, gouda, provolone, peppers, chips – $12.99
  • Charles – Chicken, bacon, provolone, muenster, boom boom sauce, chips – $12.99
  • Putnam Square – Chicken, corned beef, havarti, BBQ chips – $12.99
  • City Hall – Steak, chicken, bacon, feta, parmesan – $12.99

 

Drinks

Hot

  • Drip Coffee (16 oz) – $2.99
  • Espresso – $3.45
  • Americano – $3.99
  • Cappuccino – $5.45
  • Latte – $5.45
  • Mocha – $5.45
  • White Mocha – $5.45
  • Caramel Macchiato – $5.45
  • Chai Latte – $5.45
  • Dirty Chai – $5.99
  • Matcha Latte – $6.49
  • Hot Chocolate / White Hot Chocolate – $5.00
  • Coffeccino – $5.00

Iced (23 oz)

  • Cold Brew Coffee – $3.99
  • Cold Brew Tea – $4.59
  • Iced Latte – $5.99
  • Iced Chai Latte – $5.99
  • Iced Mocha – $6.49
  • Iced White Mocha – $6.49
  • Iced Americano – $6.49
  • Iced Caramel Macchiato – $6.49
  • Dirty Chai Iced – $6.49
  • Matcha Iced – $6.49
  • Iced Vanilla Chai – $6.99
  • Iced Frappuccino – $6.99

🥤 Beverages & Sides

  • Still Water – $2.79
  • Large Water – $3.49
  • Sparkling Water – $3.49
  • Soda – $3.49
  • Sanpellegrino – $3.79
  • Coconut Water – $3.79
  • Natalie Lemonade – $3.79
  • Natalie Juice – $4.29
  • Still Water (Aluminum) – $3.50
  • Chips – $1.79

 

🥯 Catering

  • Bagel & Veggies Platter (for 10 guests) – 10 bagels of choice, tomato, cucumber, onion, arugula + 3 cream cheeses – $69.00

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Customer Reviews – Mass Ave Bagel Fans

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sarah L. – Harvard Student
“Nothing beats grabbing a smoked salmon bagel before my lecture on Mass Ave. The bagels are perfectly fresh every time, and it’s become my go-to breakfast before class. Way better than the chain cafés nearby, and the staff always make mornings brighter.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mark D. – Central Square Musician
“After a late night playing gigs in Central Square, Brooklyn Bagel Factory is my recovery spot. Their hot bagels and strong coffee are exactly what you need after a show. It’s fast, reliable, and tastes like true New York-style bagels.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Emily R. – Porter Square Resident
“I order delivery to Porter Square at least twice a week, and it never disappoints. The veggie options are fresh, flavorful, and really filling. It’s nice knowing I can get healthy food that’s also comforting right from Mass Ave.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Jason K. – Cambridge Commuter
“Mass Ave has endless food choices, but Brooklyn Bagel Factory is unmatched for bagels and coffee. It’s become my everyday morning stop before work, and I love that I can grab something quick without sacrificing quality.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nina S. – Red Line Rider
“Catching the Red Line at Central Square is always better with a fresh bagel in hand. Service is quick, the staff is friendly, and honestly, these bagels taste like they came straight from New York.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Daniel H. – Harvard Square Local
“I live right off Harvard Square, and this is the café I always bring visiting friends to. It’s got a cozy neighborhood vibe, amazing food, and the kind of bagels you can’t find anywhere else in Cambridge.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Priya M. – Graduate Student at MIT
“The Agassiz sandwich with avocado and sprouts is my absolute favorite. It’s healthy, filling, and keeps me energized for long days on campus. Mass Ave wouldn’t be the same without this spot.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Anthony R. – Coffee Enthusiast
“The coffee here is just as impressive as the bagels. Their cold brew is smooth and strong—honestly better than any of the chains along Mass Ave. It’s the perfect combo with a warm everything bagel.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rachel G. – Cambridge Mom
“Whenever my family visits Harvard, we always stop at Brooklyn Bagel Factory on Mass Ave. The kids love the bagels, I love the lattes, and it gives us the perfect fuel before exploring the Square.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kevin W. – Night Owl
“Even when I order late at night, delivery is always fresh and on point. My go-to order is a sesame bagel with veggie cream cheese and an iced latte. Truly a Mass Ave essential.”


 

Frequently Asked Questions – Bagel Shop on Mass Ave

  1. Do you deliver to Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge?
    ✅ Yes! We deliver hot, fresh bagels straight to Harvard Square, Central Square, Porter Square, and the entire Mass Ave stretch. Whether you’re in a dorm, an office, or at home, you can order easily via UberEats, DoorDash, or Grubhub and enjoy bagels right at your doorstep.
  2. Are your bagels handmade?
    🥯 Absolutely. Every bagel at Brooklyn Bagel Factory is hand-rolled, kettle-boiled, and baked daily. This old-school method gives them that classic chewy inside and golden-crisp outside that defines authentic New York–style bagels.
  3. What’s the most popular bagel near Mass Ave?
    💥 Two local favorites are the Alewife—packed with turkey, bacon, cheddar, Swiss, and honey Dijon—and the Agassiz—a lighter, vegetarian option with egg whites, avocado, cucumber, sprouts, and tomato. Both are staples for students and locals along Mass Ave.
  4. Do you serve coffee with bagels?
    ☕ Yes! We take our coffee just as seriously as our bagels. Enjoy fresh cold brew, espresso, creamy lattes, spiced chai, earthy matcha, and classic hot drip coffee—perfect pairings for any bagel.
  5. How close are you to Harvard Square?
    📍 Just minutes away. Whether you’re walking over from Harvard Yard, between classes, or working nearby, we’re an easy stop. Prefer staying in? Delivery to your dorm, office, or apartment in Harvard Square is always quick and reliable.
  6. Do you have vegan & vegetarian bagel options?
    🌱 Definitely! Popular picks include the Agassiz, the Strawberry Hill, and the Central Square vegan sandwich. Pair them with plant-based spreads for a fresh and satisfying meal.
  7. Can you cater events near Mass Ave?
    🎉 Yes—we cater for Harvard student events, MIT gatherings, office breakfasts, and private parties. Our catering platters feature assorted bagels, spreads, smoked fish, and fresh toppings that are perfect for groups.
  8. Is Brooklyn Bagel Factory convenient for commuters?
    🚇 For sure. We’re right near the Red Line transit stops—Harvard, Central, and Porter—making it easy to grab a bagel and coffee before class, work, or your commute into Boston.
  9. Do you offer breakfast and lunch?
    🍳 Yes—we’re not just breakfast. From classic egg-and-cheese bagels in the morning to hearty sandwiches at lunch, plus salads and platters, you’ll find something for every craving throughout the day.
  10. Can I stop in for a quick snack while shopping on Mass Ave?
    🛍️ Absolutely. Whether you’re browsing indie shops, running errands, or meeting friends along Mass Ave, we’re the perfect pit stop for a quick bagel-and-coffee refuel.

 

📍 Visit or Order Today – Near Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge

Massachusetts Avenue is the lively heart of Cambridge, stretching through Harvard Square, Central Square, and Porter Square with shops, cafés, and historic landmarks along the way. Just minutes from Mass Ave, Brooklyn Bagel Factory serves authentic New York–style bagels baked fresh daily. Whether you’re fueling up before class at Harvard, grabbing lunch in Central, or ordering delivery to Porter Square, we’ve got the perfect bagel-and-coffee combo waiting for you.

Brooklyn Bagel Factory – Cambridge, MA
📍 168 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA 02139
📞 +1 (617) 945-7286
🌐 brooklynbagelfactory.com

🚴 Dine-in, Takeout & Delivery
Order online through UberEats, DoorDash, or Grubhub, and get your bagel fix delivered hot and fresh to Harvard Square, Central Square, Porter Square, and the entire Mass Ave corridor. Fast, fresh, and always delicious—just the way Cambridge locals love it.

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