BMIE Market 02139
Middlesex County, Massachusetts · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 40,033 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,280 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 16,012 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±653 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B11001_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Population, 2010 Census count | 36,349 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 15,402 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $134,586 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±8,697 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 30.0 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01002_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median gross rent | $2,691 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±89 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25064_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median home value | $1,087,500 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±59,104 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 112 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 02139 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 28.9 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | -1.8% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +1.8% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +27.3% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +41.8% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 111 (range 101–120) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, -0.2 per year, r² 0.03) · 80% range · confidence Low · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 68 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 94 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 60 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 37 / 100 MODELED · market_momentum_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
Map
Boundary: U.S. Census Bureau cartographic file, 1:500k, 2020 vintage. Basemap © OpenStreetMap contributors.Trends
Historical lines are published counts. Dashed lines are derived: a least-squares trend through the last decade, extended as a FORECAST with its 80% range. Momentum, not a guarantee.
Restaurants by year, with trend and projection
ZIP Code Business Patterns, USPS ZIP 02139. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, -0.2 restaurants per year, r² 0.03, confidence Low.Growth index (first year on file = 100)
Each category relative to its own first published count. Full/limited split is unavailable under SIC (before 1998).Mix of the food-service market
Share of all food-service establishments. "Other" = snack bars, caterers, contractors, mobile.Population and restaurants per 10,000 residents
Population points: 2010 Census count and ACS 5-year estimates on file (more vintages load over time). Density uses the population point within two years of each restaurant count. Population projection appears once three or more ACS years are loaded.Restaurant growth vs. Massachusetts and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 491, U.S. n = 24,852). DERIVED from ZIP Code Business Patterns.Why these scores?
Each score is a weighted average of national percentile ranks (0 = lowest of all ZCTAs with that figure, 100 = highest). Weights are set in the model registry, not in code, and every score carries its model version.
BMIE Market Score: 68 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 94.1 | 94 | 40% | +37.6 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 59.9 | 60 | 35% | +21.0 |
| Market Momentum Score | 37.1 | 37 | 25% | +9.3 |
Consumer Market Score: 94 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 40,033 | 94 | 40% | +37.6 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 134,586 | 94 | 40% | +37.6 |
| Households (ACS) | 16,012 | 95 | 20% | +18.9 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 60 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 1.8 | 48 | 35% | +16.7 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 28.0 | 22 | 25% | +5.6 |
| Population (ACS) | 40,033 | 94 | 20% | +18.8 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 134,586 | 94 | 20% | +18.8 |
Market Momentum Score: 37 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | -1.8 | 25 | 50% | +12.7 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 1.8 | 48 | 30% | +14.3 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 27.3 | 50 | 20% | +10.1 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (282)
By cuisine
Coffee 43 · American 38 · Asian 18 · Pizza 17 · Sandwiches 15 · Bakery 12 · Indian 11 · Italian 11 · Japanese 11 · Chinese 10 · Mexican 9 · Middle Eastern 9 · Dessert 8 · Mediterranean 7 · Sushi 7 · Vegetarian 7 · Seafood 6 · Tea / bubble tea 6 · European 5 · Healthy / salads / bowls 5 · Spanish / tapas 5 · BBQ 4 · Breakfast 4 · Chicken / wings 4 · French 4 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 4 · Latin American (other) 4 · Thai 4 · British / Irish pub food 3 · Burgers 3 · Caribbean 3 · African 2 · Cajun, Creole, Southern 2 · Halal / kosher 2 · Juice / smoothies 2 · Korean 2 · Steakhouse 2 · Brazilian 1 · Greek 1 · Noodles / ramen / pho 1 · Southeast Asian (other) 1 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 1 · Vegan 1 · Vietnamese 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 187 · Bar 54 · Café 29 · Coffee shop 27 · Casual dining 23 · Bakery 15 · Quick service 14 · Dessert 10 · Juice, smoothie, tea 8 · Other 5 · Brewery / taproom 4 · Specialty food shop 4 · Food truck 2 · Catering 1 · Delivery-focused 1 · Winery / distillery / taproom 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1369 Coffee House | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 1369 Cambridge St | open |
| 243 Harvrd - By NSP | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese | 243 Harvard St | open |
| 730 Tavern | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 730 Massachusetts Ave | open | |
| A TASTE of HOME | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 411 Franklin St | open | |
| Abc Pizza House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 744 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Abide | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 315 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Al's Tech Square Cafe Al's TradeCenter Cafe | Café · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Coffee · Sandwiches | 600 Technology Square | open |
| Aleppo Palace | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Middle Eastern · American | 25 Central Sq | open |
| Alive & Kicking Lobsters | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Seafood · American | 269 Putnam Ave | open |
| All Star Pizza Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Vegetarian | 1238 Cambridge St | open |
| All Star Sandwich Bar | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches | 1245 Cambridge St | open |
| Althea | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 2 Columbia St | open |
| Amelia's Trattoria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · European | 111 Harvard St | open |
| Amuse Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | French · American | 20 Sidney St | open |
| An Sibin An Sibin Irish Pub | Bar | British / Irish pub food | 1193 Cambridge St | open |
| Andala Coffee House | Coffee shop | Coffee · Middle Eastern | 286 Franklin St | open |
| Anna's Taqueria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 84 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Anytime Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 212 Western Ave | open |
| Aram's No. 1 House of Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 1238 Cambridge St | open |
| Area Four | Food truck · Coffee shop · Café · Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 500 Technology Sq | open |
| Artifact Cider Project | Winery / distillery / taproom | 438 Massachusetts Ave | open | |
| Asmara | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African | 739 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Atasca Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 50 Hampshire St | open | |
| Atomic Bean Cafe | Coffee shop | Coffee | 904 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Au Bon Pain | Café | Coffee | 684 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| B&b Restaurant Group Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 783 Main St | open | |
| Bab Al-Amoud Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean | 148 Western Ave # 150 | open |
| Bao Nation | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 571 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Baraka Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | African | 80 1/2 Pearl St # 1/2 | open |
| Barismo | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 364 Broadway | open |
| Barstool Bites | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 799 Main St | open | |
| Baskin-Robbins | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 616 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Basta Pasta | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 319 Western Ave | open |
| bb.q Chicken | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean | open | |
| Beantown Taqueria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Southwestern / Tex-Mex · Mexican | 245 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Beantowne Coffee House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1 Kendall Sq | open | |
| Beauty's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 228 Broadway | open |
| Beijing Tokyo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 781 Main St | open |
| Belly wine bar | Bar | 1 Kendall Sq | open | |
| Bertucci's Brick Oven Pizza & Pasta | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 799 Main St | open |
| bisq | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1071 Cambridge St. | open |
| Bisuteki Tokyo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Steakhouse | 777 Memorial Dr | open |
| Bom Dough | Café · Coffee shop | Coffee · Sandwiches | 1271 Cambridge St | open |
| Bon Me - Kendall Square | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Noodles / ramen / pho | 600 Technology Sq | open |
| Bondir | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 279A Broadway | open |
| Bosphorus Restaurant Mother Juice | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Juice, smoothie, tea | Mediterranean · Juice / smoothies · Vegetarian · Healthy / salads / bowls | 1164 Cambridge St | open |
| Boston Buddhist Tea House | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 950 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Bosworth's Cafe | Café | Coffee | 77 Massachusetts Ave Rm 7-111 | open |
| BRED Bar - Kendall Square | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · Caribbean · American | 730 Main St | open |
| Brick & Mortar | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | 567 Massachusetts Ave | open | |
| Brookline Lunch | Casual dining | American · Breakfast | 9 Brookline St | open |
| Brooklyn Bagel Factory | Bakery | Bakery | 168 Hampshire St | open |
| Bukowski Tavern Cambridge | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Brewery / taproom | 1281 Cambridge St | open | |
| Bytes | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern | 64 Sidney St | open |
| Cafe Kiraz | Other | Sandwiches | 119 Hampshire St | open |
| Cafe Spice Express | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 84 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Caffe Bene Boston | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 333 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Caffè Nero Caffè Nero | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 589 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Cambridge Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom | 1 Kendall Sq Bldg 100 | open | |
| Cambridge Deli & Grill | Specialty food shop · Quick service · Casual dining · Bar | Sandwiches | 90 River St | open |
| Cambridge Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 263 Brookline St | open |
| Camie's Bakery | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Bakery · Caribbean | 152 Columbia St | open |
| Casa Portugal | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Spanish / tapas · European | 1200 Cambridge St | open |
| Catalyst Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · European | 300 Technology Square | open |
| Central Bottle Wine | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 196 Massachusetts Ave | open | |
| Central Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 567 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Cheese Pizza Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 292 Massachusetts Ave | open | |
| Chicago Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Pizza · Chicken / wings · Spanish / tapas · Sandwiches · Italian | 239 Massachusetts Ave, 239 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill Chipotle Mexican Grill | Quick service | Mexican | 598 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Christina's Homemade Ice Cream | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 1255 Cambridge St | open |
| Cicada Coffee Bar | Coffee shop · Café · Bar | Coffee | 106 Prospect St | open |
| Cinderella's Bar & Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Italian | 187 Hampshire St | open |
| Circus Cooperative Cafe | Café · Coffee shop | Coffee · Sandwiches | 31 Putnam Ave | open |
| City Girl Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 204 Hampshire St | open |
| Clover Clover Food Lab | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegetarian · Healthy / salads / bowls | 1075 Cambridge St | open |
| Clover Clover Food Lab | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegetarian | 496 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Coleman Murray Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 20 Prospect St | open | |
| Corazon De Frida | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 1287 Cambridge St | open |
| Craigie On Main | Restaurant (service type not stated) | French | 853 Main St | open |
| Crumbl - Cambridge | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bakery | Dessert · Bakery | 425 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Cuchi Cuchi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Spanish / tapas | 795 Main St | open |
| Cuisine En Locale | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 23 Sidney St | open | |
| Dado Tea | Juice, smoothie, tea · Coffee shop · Café | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 955 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Darling | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 464 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Darwin's Ltd. | Other · Coffee shop | Sandwiches · Coffee | 313 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Darwin’s Ltd. | Other · Coffee shop | Sandwiches · Coffee | 31 Putnam Ave | open |
| Demiurge Studios | Café | Coffee | 130 Prospect St | open |
| Dhaba Punjabi | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | 114 Magazine St | open | |
| Donut Villa Diner Donut Villa Diner | Casual dining · Dessert · Bakery | American · Dessert · Breakfast | 20 Prospect St | open |
| Dosa Factory | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 571 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Drifter's Tale | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1281 Cambridge St | open |
| DruidPub Cambridge | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | British / Irish pub food | 1357 Cambridge St | open |
| Dumpling House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 950 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Dunkin' | Bakery · Dessert | Dessert | open | |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Coffee shop · Quick service · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert | 808 Memorial Dr | open |
| Dunkin' | Coffee shop | Coffee | 222 Broadway | open |
| Dunkin' | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 84 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Dunkin' | Coffee shop | Coffee | 655 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| East By Northeast | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 1128 Cambridge St | open |
| Edible Arrangements | Dessert | Dessert | 94 Hampshire St | open |
| Emma's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 40 Hampshire St | open |
| Fallow Kin | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegetarian · Healthy / salads / bowls | 853 Main St | open |
| Feeding Frenzy Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 80 River St | open | |
| Five Spices House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 546 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Flat Top Johnny's | Bar | American | 1 Kendall Square | open |
| Floating Rock Restaurant & Bar | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 485 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Flour Bakery and Cafe Flour Bakery+Cafe | Bakery · Café | Bakery · Sandwiches · Coffee | 40 Erie St | open |
| Flour Bakery and Cafe Flour Bakery+Cafe | Bakery · Dessert · Café | Bakery · Dessert · Coffee | 190 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Foodgod Truffle Fries | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 799 Main St | open | |
| Forbes Family Café | Café | Coffee | 32 Vassar St | open |
| Four Burgers | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 704 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Franklin Street Cambridge Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 286 Franklin St | open | |
| Genji | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 115 Prospect St | open |
| Ginger Exchange | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 1287 Cambridge St | open |
| Go Go Curry Cambridge GO GO CURRY Houston | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | H Mart, 581 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Goden Street Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1172 Cambridge St | open | |
| Greek Modern Kitchen 2, Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 181 Massachusetts Ave | open | |
| Green Street | Casual dining · Bar | 280 Green St | open | |
| Guangzhou Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 1220 Cambridge St | open |
| Gypsy Place Coffee And Juice Bar | Coffee shop | Coffee | 90 Hampshire St | open |
| Hank Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1281 Cambridge St | open | |
| Happy Lamb Hot Pot | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 485 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Haveli | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 1248 Cambridge St | open |
| Highland Fried | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · American · Seafood | 1271 Cambridge St | open |
| Hit Wicket - A Cricket themed Restaurant & Bar in Cambridge, MA, USA | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1172 Cambridge St | open | |
| Hot Chix Boston | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 1220 Cambridge St | open |
| Howth Inc Dba The Peoples Republik | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 878 Massachusetts Ave | open | |
| Hsa Food Park Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 297 Massachusetts Ave | open | |
| Hyp Llc Pagu | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 310 Massachusetts Ave | open | |
| I.b.d. Ltd | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 313 Massachusetts Ave | open | |
| India Castle Cambridge | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Delivery-focused · Casual dining | Indian · American | 401 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| India Castle Restaur | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 928 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| India Pavilion India Pavilion Exotic Indian Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 17 Central Square | open |
| iZotope | Bar | 60 Hampshire St | open | |
| Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar | Coffee shop | Coffee | 425 Massachusetts Av | open |
| Jersey Mike's Subs | Quick service | 675 Massachusetts Ave | open | |
| Jonah's Seafood Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining · Bar | Seafood | 575 Memorial Dr | open |
| Judy's Bay | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Japanese · Asian | 279 Broadway | open |
| Kendall Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 201 Broadway Ste 25 | open | |
| Khush Enterprises Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 401 Massachusetts Ave | open | |
| Koreana | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean · BBQ · Asian | 158 Prospect St | open |
| La Fabrica Central | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Latin American (other) · Caribbean | 450 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Larray's Loaded Mac | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 799 Main St | open | |
| Lcw Associates Inc. Dba Royal East Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 782 Main St # 792 | open | |
| Life Alive Organic Cafe Life Alive Organic Cafe | Café | Coffee · Vegetarian · Healthy / salads / bowls | 765 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Little Donkey | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Spanish / tapas · American | 505 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Longfellows Coffee | Coffee shop | Coffee | 284 Broadway | open |
| Lord Hobo Cambridge | Bar | 92 Hampshire St | open | |
| Love Art Udon Comm Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 795 Main St | open | |
| M&r Hospitality Group, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 243 Hampshire St | open | |
| Mamaleh's Delicatessen Mamaleh's Delicatessen | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches · Halal / kosher | 1 Kendall Square | open |
| Mariposa Bakery | Bakery · Coffee shop · Café | Bakery · Coffee | 424 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Mary Chung Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 464 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Mass Ave Diner | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Breakfast | 906 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Mass Chicken | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings · Middle Eastern | 736 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| McDonald's McDonald's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 463 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Mex | Taqueria • Bar | Bar | Mexican | 500 Technology Square | open |
| Mido Matcha | Café · Juice, smoothie, tea | Coffee · Juice / smoothies | 605 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Midwest Grill Fusion | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Steakhouse · Brazilian | 1124 Cambridge St | open |
| Miracle Of Science Bar + Grill | Casual dining · Bar | 321 Massachusetts Ave | open | |
| MIT Coffeehouse Lounge | Coffee shop · Café · Bar | Coffee | 84 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Möge Tee | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea | 605 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| MoHookah | Bar | 187 Hampshire St | open | |
| Moksa | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 450 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Momi Nonmi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 1128 Cambridge St | open |
| Moody's Falafel Palace | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern | 14 Western Ave | open |
| Moona | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Middle Eastern | 243 Hampshire St | open |
| Mu Lan Taiwanese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 228 Broadway | open |
| Naco Taco | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 297 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Nascar Refuel | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 799 Main St | open | |
| New City Microcreamery | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 403 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| New Republik | Bar | 1172 Cambridge St | open | |
| Nu Do Society | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 125 River St | open |
| Nutoshimo Ltd | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 524 Massachusetts Ave | open | |
| Oak Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | French · American | 1287 Cambridge St | open |
| Oath Pizza - Central Square | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 181 Massachusetts Ave Ste 1 | open |
| Olé | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Latin American (other) | 11 Springfield St | open |
| Oleana | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Middle Eastern · Mediterranean | 134 Hampshire St | open |
| Pacific Street Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee · Breakfast | 70 Pacific St | open |
| Pagu | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Spanish / tapas | 310 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Pai Kin Kao Thai Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 80 River St | open |
| Pammy's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American · Italian | 928 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Paradise | Bar | 180 Massachusetts Ave | open | |
| Paris Baguette | Bakery | Bakery | 581 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Parish Cafe | Café | Coffee | 493 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Patty Chen's Dumpling Room | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 907 Main St | open |
| Pepita Coffee | Coffee shop · Brewery / taproom · Café · Bar | Coffee | 284 Broadway | open |
| Pepper Sky's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 20 Pearl St | open |
| Picante Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 735 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Pico Allegro Coffee Company | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Juice, smoothie, tea · Coffee shop | Coffee · Tea / bubble tea · Mexican | 340 River St | open |
| Pita Cambridge | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Middle Eastern | 12 Springfield St | open |
| Pizza Pie-er | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 187 Hampshire St | open |
| Pizza Ring | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 212 Western Ave | open |
| Polcaris | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 300 Technology Sq | open | |
| Pollo 2Go Cambridge | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Latin American (other) · American | 169 Harvard St | open |
| Primo Pizza of Cambridge & Roast Beef | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 783 Main St | open |
| Prospect Lounge | Bar | 675 Massachusetts Ave | open | |
| Pu Pu Hot Pot | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 907 Main St | open |
| Punjabi Dhaba Punjabi Dhaba - indian Bistro-Sancova | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | 225 Hampshire St | open |
| Puritan & Company | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | American · Seafood | 1166 Cambridge St | open |
| Quiznos | Other | Sandwiches | 600 Technology Sq | open |
| Rainbow Lounge | Bar | American | 142 Memorial Dr | open |
| Rangzen Tibet Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 24 Pearl St | open | |
| Re:Set | Bar | 512 Massachusetts Ave | open | |
| Rendezvous in Central Square | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · American · European | 502 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| River Gods | Bar | 125 River St | open | |
| Riverside Pizza and Seafoods | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Pizza | 305 River St | open |
| Rj Heart Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1 Kendall Sq Uppr Level | open | |
| Rosie's Bakery | Bakery | Bakery | 243 Hampshire St | open |
| Roxy's Grilled Cheese | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches · American | 292 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Royal Bengal | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 364 Medford St | open |
| Royal East | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Southeast Asian (other) · Asian | 782 Main St | open |
| S&S Restaurant | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1334 Cambridge St | open |
| Saigon Babylon | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese | 907 Main St | open |
| Sal's Mobile Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 77 Massachusetts Ave Unit 1 | open |
| Saloniki Greek Saloniki Greek | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Greek · Mediterranean · European | 181 Massachusetts Ave #2 | open |
| Salsaboston Entertainment | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 777 Memorial Dr | open | |
| Salts Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 798 Main St | open | |
| Sapporo Ramen & Sushi @HMart | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 581 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Science Partners Incorpo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 321 Massachusetts Ave | open | |
| Shalimar of India | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 546 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Shinkansen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 84 Massachusetts Ave | open | |
| Shojo Cambridge | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Asian | 425 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Si Cara- Cambridge | Bar | Pizza · Italian | 425 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Small Change Brewing Company | Brewery / taproom | 438 Massachusetts Ave | open | |
| Spice & Rice | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai | 1172 Cambridge St | open |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 750 Memorial Dr Cambridge Memorial D Rive | open |
| Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee | 655 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Steam Cafe | Café | Coffee | 77 Massachusetts Ave Bldg 7 Fl 4 | open |
| Stefani's Pizzeria | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 783 Main St | open |
| Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 808 Memorial Dr | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 4 Central Sq | open |
| Sulmona | Bar | Italian | 608 Main St | open |
| Sunny's Diner | Casual dining | American | 7 Landsdowne St | open |
| Superstition | Bar | 40 Prospect St | open | |
| Surya Indian Kitchen N Catering | Catering · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 114 Magazine St | open |
| Takeda Building 35 5 | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 35 Landsdowne St | open | |
| Tanjore Bar and Restaurant | Bar | Indian · American | 878 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Tasty Burger Tasty Burger | Quick service | Burgers · American | 23 Prospect St | open |
| Tatte Bakery & Cafe Tatte Fine Cookies & Cakes | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Bakery · Coffee | 205 Broadway | open |
| Tawakal Halal | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Halal / kosher · Coffee | 84 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Teaholic Bubble Tea & Coffee | Juice, smoothie, tea · Coffee shop | Tea / bubble tea · Coffee | 205 Broadway | open |
| Thai Sensation Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 20 Pearl St | open | |
| The Asgard Irish Pub & Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 350 Massachusetts Ave | open | |
| The Automatic | Bar | 50 Hampshire St | open | |
| The Bar By the Elevator | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | 15 Hampshire St. | open | |
| The Blue Room | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1 Kendall Sq | open |
| The Cantab Lounge | Bar | 738 Massachusetts Ave | open | |
| The Carriage House at Amory | Bar | American | 117 Amory St | open |
| The Coast Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern · American | 233 River St | open |
| The Coast Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 5 Callendar St | open |
| The Field | Bar | 20 Prospect St | open | |
| The Friendly Toast The Friendly Toast | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 1 Kendall Square | open |
| The Liquor Loft | Bar | 192 Hampshire St | open | |
| The Lower Level | Bar | 55 Bishop Allen Dr | open | |
| The Mad Monkfish | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 524 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| The Muddy Charles Pub | Bar · Casual dining | 142 Memorial Dr | open | |
| The People's Republik | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 878 Massachusetts Ave | open | |
| The Phoenix Landing | Bar · Casual dining | 512 Massachusetts Ave | open | |
| The Plough and Stars | Bar · Casual dining | British / Irish pub food | 912 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| The Port Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee · Sandwiches | The Port Electric, 523 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| The Smoke Shop BBQ - Kendall Square | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 1 Kendall Sq | open |
| The Smoot Standard | Casual dining · Bar | 313 Massachusetts Ave | open | |
| Tupelo | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Cajun, Creole, Southern | 1193 Cambridge St | open |
| Urban Hearth | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 1281 Cambridge St | open |
| Veggie Galaxy | Bakery · Casual dining | Vegetarian · Bakery · American | 450 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Verveine Cafe & Bakery | Café | Coffee | 298 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Vitality Bowls | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Healthy / salads / bowls | 425 Massachusetts Avenue | open |
| W And L Restaurant Group Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 546 Massachusetts Ave | open | |
| West Bridge | Restaurant (service type not stated) | French | 1 Kendall Square | open |
| Whole Heart Provisions | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vegan | 298 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Wit's End | Bar | 1248 Cambridge St | open | |
| Yoki Japanese Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bakery | Japanese · Bakery · Sushi | 485 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Zaaki Food Truck | Food truck | Erie St. | open | |
| Zephyr On The Charles | Bar | 575 Memorial Dr | open | |
| Zuzu | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Middle Eastern · Mediterranean | 474 Massachusetts Ave | open |
| Zuzu's Petals | Bar | 204 Hampshire St | open | |
| Alpine Bagels | Bakery | Bakery | 84 Massachusetts Ave | closed |
| Dimi's Place | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 272 Brookline St | closed |
| Mainely Burgers | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 704 Massachusetts Ave | closed |
| Muku Ramen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Noodles / ramen / pho | 411 Massachusetts Ave | closed |
| The Thirsty Ear Pub | Bar | 235 Albany St | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 94 | 79 | — | — | — | 15 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 95 | 83 | — | — | — | 12 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 109 | 96 | — | — | — | 13 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 134 | 119 | — | — | — | 15 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 123 | 86 | 45 | 30 | 10 | 14 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 122 | 85 | 48 | 28 | 8 | 13 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 120 | 86 | 49 | 27 | 9 | 13 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 109 | 78 | 43 | 26 | 9 | 12 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 126 | 91 | 56 | 27 | 8 | 11 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 125 | 88 | 57 | 24 | 7 | 12 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 123 | 97 | 60 | 26 | 10 | 12 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 122 | 94 | 57 | 27 | 8 | 14 | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 113 | 93 | 60 | 23 | 8 | 8 | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 127 | 98 | 59 | 26 | 12 | 9 | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 127 | 96 | 59 | 24 | 12 | 7 | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 129 | 99 | 59 | 26 | 12 | 7 | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 136 | 105 | 61 | 28 | 15 | 7 | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 144 | 111 | 64 | 31 | 15 | 7 | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 150 | 115 | 64 | 34 | 16 | 10 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 151 | 110 | 61 | 33 | 15 | 10 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 148 | 113 | 60 | 33 | 19 | 10 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 143 | 112 | 58 | 35 | 18 | 9 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 144 | 114 | 65 | 29 | 20 | 8 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 144 | 113 | 63 | 30 | 20 | 9 | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 143 | 114 | 62 | 32 | 20 | 9 | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 167 | 123 | 65 | 40 | 18 | 9 | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 152 | 111 | 64 | 31 | 16 | 9 | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 144 | 105 | 64 | 27 | 14 | 5 | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 146 | 108 | 64 | 30 | 14 | 6 | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 153 | 112 | 69 | 26 | 17 | 8 | NAICS2022 |