🥯 Best Bagels Near Cambridge Street, Cambridge MA

Cambridge Street is one of the most dynamic and well-traveled routes in the city, running through the heart of East Cambridge and into Inman Square. Along the way, you’ll find a lively blend of local eateries, cafés, neighborhood shops, and cultural spots that make this corridor a daily destination for both residents and visitors. With its old-school charm, multicultural food scene, and modern dining options, Cambridge Street perfectly reflects the energy and diversity of Cambridge life.

From morning commuters grabbing coffee, to students stopping by between classes, to families enjoying weekend brunch, this bustling street connects people from all walks of life. The mix of classic storefronts and trendy new spots makes Cambridge Street a place where tradition meets innovation—always buzzing with activity.

Just minutes away, at Brooklyn Bagel Factory (168 Hampshire Street, Cambridge), you’ll discover the ideal stop to complement your Cambridge Street experience. Our authentic New York–style bagels are hand-rolled, kettle-boiled, and baked fresh daily—giving you that perfect chewy texture with a golden crust. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bagel-and-coffee combo on your commute, meeting friends for a lunch sandwich, or picking up a weekend platter to share, our bagels bring a taste of Brooklyn right to the heart of Cambridge.

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

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🌟 Why We’re a Favorite Near Cambridge Street

✅ NYC Bagels, Cambridge Style – Experience bagels the authentic Brooklyn way—hand-rolled, kettle-boiled, and baked fresh every morning. With that signature golden crust and chewy inside, each bite brings New York tradition right into Cambridge.

✅ Grab-and-Go for East Cambridge – Whether you’re rushing to the office, hopping on the Red Line, or heading into Kendall Square, our bagel + coffee combos are fast, filling, and designed to keep commuters fueled all day long.

✅ Taste the Inman Square Energy – Before exploring the restaurants, cafés, and shops that make Inman Square buzz with local flavor, grab one of our loaded bagel sandwiches or fresh-baked muffins for the perfect start.

✅ Fresh Choices for Every Lifestyle – From avocado bagels topped with fresh veggies to plant-based sausage sandwiches and dairy-free cream cheese, we’ve got options that fit vegan, vegetarian, and lighter lifestyles without sacrificing flavor.

✅ Delivery Straight to Cambridge Street – Craving a hot, fresh bagel but can’t step away? Order through UberEats, DoorDash, or Grubhub and get your favorites delivered straight to your home, office, or dorm in East Cambridge and Inman Square.

✅ Brunch the Brooklyn Way – Hosting friends, family, or coworkers? Our smoked salmon platters, assorted bagel boxes, and spread trays turn weekend brunches and gatherings into something special—without the hassle.

📍 Our Location Near Cambridge Street

Just a short walk or ride from Cambridge Street and Inman Square, Brooklyn Bagel Factory is your go-to stop for breakfast, lunch, and everything in between. Whether you’re a local resident, student, or visitor exploring East Cambridge, our bagels bring the real taste of Brooklyn right to your table.

🧇 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)

• Cajun – $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 Near Cambridge Street

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Liam P. – East Cambridge Resident
“On my way down Cambridge Street, I always grab a bacon, egg, and cheese bagel here—fresh, hot, and quick every single time. It’s the best morning pick-me-up before work.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sofia M. – Inman Square Foodie
“I love the everything bagel with scallion cream cheese. Paired with their strong latte, it’s my favorite way to start the day. The flavor and texture are pure NYC quality in Cambridge.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Chris R. – Local Student
“Cambridge Street has plenty of spots to eat, but this bagel shop is my daily breakfast stop before class. Affordable, filling, and always fresh—exactly what I need.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Alicia D. – Weekend Explorer
“Picked up a bagel platter before meeting friends in Inman Square. Everyone at brunch agreed these were some of the best bagels outside New York—chewy, soft, and perfectly baked.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Victor H. – Delivery Regular
“Fast delivery right to Cambridge Street! My order always arrives warm, and the smoked salmon bagel is top-notch. This place makes delivery as good as dine-in.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rachel S. – Commuter
“Nothing beats grabbing a quick bagel + cold brew on my walk through East Cambridge. Service is fast, and the bagels keep me full until lunch.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Daniel G. – Business Professional
“We ordered catering for our office near Inman Square. The bagel trays and spreads were a huge hit with the team. Reliable, fresh, and perfect for meetings.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Priya K. – Plant-Based Eater
“The avocado bagel with dairy-free cream cheese is my go-to. It’s hard to find vegan-friendly options that taste this good, but this place nails it.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ethan W. – Weekend Brunch Lover
“I stopped by after exploring Inman Square shops, and the smoked salmon platter was amazing. Fresh, flavorful, and enough for the whole group.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Maria C. – Visiting Parent
“While visiting my son near Cambridge Street, we stopped here for breakfast. The sesame bagel with lox reminded me of Brooklyn—absolutely authentic.”

 ❓ FAQs – Bagels Near Cambridge Street

1. Do you deliver along Cambridge Street & Inman Square?
   ✅ Yes—we offer fast, reliable delivery throughout East Cambridge, Inman Square, and nearby neighborhoods via UberEats, DoorDash, and Grubhub. Whether you’re at home, in the office, or relaxing at a café, hot bagels and sandwiches are just a few taps away.
2. What’s the most popular bagel near Cambridge Street?
   🥯 The everything bagel with veggie cream cheese is a neighborhood staple—crunchy, chewy, and packed with flavor. Students, commuters, and locals alike keep it at the top of their favorites list.
3. Do you have vegan or vegetarian options?
   🌱 Absolutely—we serve avocado bagels, plant-based sausage sandwiches, and dairy-free cream cheese. Perfect for those looking for hearty flavor with a lighter or plant-based twist.
4. How close are you to Cambridge Street?
   📍 Just minutes away! Brooklyn Bagel Factory is located at 168 Hampshire Street, Cambridge—an easy walk or quick ride from East Cambridge and Inman Square.
5. Do you serve breakfast all day?
   ⏰ Yes—bagels, egg sandwiches, muffins, and coffee are available from morning until evening. Whether you’re an early riser or a late starter, we’ve got you covered.
6. Do you offer catering for events near Inman Square?
   🎉 Yes—we specialize in bagel platters, sandwich trays, smoked salmon spreads, and breakfast boxes. Perfect for office meetings, community events, family brunches, or Harvard student gatherings.
7. What makes your bagels authentic?
   🥯 Every bagel is hand-rolled, kettle-boiled, and baked fresh daily—just like the original NYC tradition. That’s what gives them their golden crust, chewy center, and unbeatable flavor.
8. Can I grab a quick breakfast before work or class?
   🚶 Definitely—our grab-and-go combos are perfect for East Cambridge commuters and students heading through Inman Square. Bagel + coffee = your fastest, most satisfying morning start.
9. Do tourists and visitors stop by after exploring Inman Square?
   📸 Yes—Inman Square is full of unique shops, cafés, and culture, and many visitors drop in for a bagel and latte before or after exploring the neighborhood.
10. Do you have options for weekend brunch?
    🥂 Absolutely—our smoked salmon platters, bagel assortments, muffins, and spreads make weekend brunch easy, delicious, and stress-free for groups of any size.

📞 Visit or Order Today – Near Cambridge Street, Cambridge

📍 Brooklyn Bagel Factory – 168 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA
📞 (617) 945-0450
🌐 brooklynbagelfactory.com

🚗 Pickup | 🚴 Delivery | ☕ Dine-In

👉 Order today and enjoy authentic NYC-style bagels near Cambridge Street & Inman Square—perfect for commuters, students, and families.