Cambridge Common Restaurant

Went there with a big group of friends and it was great. The waiters were very friendly. At one point a waiter accidentally spilled water on my back and immediately offered to make my food+drink free, which I consider a big win lmao. 5 minutes drying off my dress in the bathroom in exchange for a free awesome dinner? Yes please lol

Got here on a warm, sunny afternoon for lunch- they have a couple of outdoor tables. Loved the fried pickles- crispy and nicely breaded! The skinny fries can be a great side for your mains!

Got dinner on New Year’s Day in a party of 9 around 6. Place was fairly empty and started to fill as the evening went on. Cozy vibe. Food was pretty good! I got the 1667 burger with curly fries, which was tasty with the onion bun and reasonably priced. I got a sort of cranberry Shirley temple on the menus. I sent it back for extra grenadine as it was mostly cranberry juice and soda. I wished the food had come hot and not lukewarm. We were all really hungry so didn’t complain. I could see it getting cold if you don’t have proper warmers in the kitchen to bring everything to the table at one time. The staff were a bit disorganized, but our server was nice and attentive.

Lively Spot in North Cambridge with Solid Food, but a Few Hiccups (Really 3.5 stars, but rounding up) We recently had dinner at Cambridge Common on a hot summer evening, and while the food was solid, the service had some issues. Booking was easy—we used RESY, and the host who answered the phone was polite, helpful, and welcoming. The restaurant offers outdoor seating, which is a great option on a nice day, though we sat inside. We ordered the Buffalo Mac & Cheese, Carnitas Tacos, and a Fried Fish Sandwich (swapped with sweet potato fries), plus a Brownie Sundae for dessert. Everything was tasty and satisfying, especially the fries with chipotle aioli. That said, a few things detracted from the experience: • It was hot, and we felt a bit overlooked—we both needed refills on our drinks, and no one checked in for quite a while. • There was a screaming baby nearby. Not the restaurant’s fault, but it made for a less relaxing atmosphere. • The most frustrating part: one of us left a credit card at the table, and while we were away, the staff added a 22% gratuity without consulting us. We hadn’t signed or closed out yet, which felt presumptive. The receipt listed Alana Y as our server, but several staff members rotated through. • Also good to know: they calculate tip on top of tax, so if you’re aiming for 20% on the pre-tax amount, tipping 18% on the full bill gets you there. Service was disorganized. The food was enjoyable, and the atmosphere is lively and casual—but this isn’t the place for a peaceful dinner. We’d give it 3.5 stars if we could, but rounded up to 4 for the solid food, good vibes, and easy reservation process.

I had a great experience at Cambridge Commons. My server was lovely and the atmosphere was nice as well, the bar area and lights made good vibes. I ordered the chicken sandwich which was pretty good, and the price is also affordable. Didn’t have to wait long at all. I would recommend😁👍