Food Resources
The International Center is committed to ensuring that all of our students can access the wealth of food resources on and near campus. Please visit the AS&E Food Resources at Tufts site which includes information about Swipe It Forward, the Free Food listserv, Community Fridges / Pantries, and more!
Also, below are some Medford / Somerville and Boston / Greater Boston area restaurants, markets and cafés that our staff and students recommend grouped by type of cuisine. If you have a recommendation to add, please let us know!
African
| Asmara | Eritrean | Central Square, Cambridge | |
| Fasika | Ethiopian | Roxbury | |
| Karibu | East African | Waltham | take commuter rail or drive |
American
| American Flatbread | Pizza and bowling! | Davis Square, Somerville | |
| Blue Ribbon BBQ | Southern BBQ | Arlington | |
| Boston Burger Company | Burgers | Davis Square, Somerville | |
| Highland Kitchen | American | Highland Ave, Somerville | |
| Redbones | Southern BBQ | Davis Square, Somerville | |
| The Friendly Toast | Retro diner | Harvard Square, Cambridge and South End |
Bakeries / Cafés
| Caffe Nero | Coffee and tea | Porter Square and Arlington | |
| Colette | French Bakery, authentic pastries | Medford | |
| Danish Pastry House | Coffee, bakery, sandwiches | Boston Ave, Medford Campus | |
| Davis Square Donuts | Donuts | Davis Square, Somerville | |
| Diesel Café | Coffee and sandwiches | Davis Square, Somerville | open until 7, good study spot |
| Goldilox Bagels | Bagels | Medford | |
| Gong Cha | Bubble Tea | Chinatown, Boston | |
| JP Licks | Coffee and ice cream | Davis Square, Somerville | |
| Kickstand Café | Coffee and sandwiches | Arlington | right near the Minuteman Bike path |
| Kung Fu Tea | Bubble Tea | Davis Square, Somerville | |
| Life Alive | Smoothies, juices, teas and food | Davis Square, other locations | |
| Magnificent Muffin and Bagel | Muffins and bagels | Teele Square, Somerville | CASH ONLY |
| Mass Hole Donuts | Donut holes | Teele Square, Somerville | |
| Mr. Crêpe | Crepes | Davis Square, Somerville | |
| Nine Bar | Espresso | Davis Square, Somerville | |
| Revival Café | Coffee and sandwiches | Davis Square, Somerville | open until 3 |
| Tamper Café | Coffee, bakery, sandwiches | Boston Ave, Medford Campus | |
| Tasty Café & Kitchen | Coffee and sandwiches | Boston Ave, Medford Campus | |
| Tatte | Coffee, bakery, sandwiches | Arlington | |
| Three Little Figs | Coffee, bakery, sandwiches | Highland Ave, Somerville | |
| Yego | Coffee from Rwanda | Teele Square, Somerville | |
| Zoe Açai Bar | Smoothies | Porter Square, Cambridge |
Central and South American
| Anna’s Taqueria | Mexican, good burritos | Davis Square, Somerville | |
| Antojitos Latinos | Salvadoran | Powder House Square, Somerville | |
| La Posada | Mexican | Magoun Square, Somerville | |
| Los Amigos | Mexican | Davis Square, Somerville | |
| Machu Picchu | Peruvian, chicken | Union Square, Somerville | |
| Oasis | Brazilian steakhouse | Medford | |
| Picante | Mexican | Boston Ave, Medford Campus | |
| Quilos | Mexican, tacos | Arlington | |
| Tenóch | Mexican | Davis Square, Somerville | |
| The Painted Burro | Mexican | Davis Square, Somerville | |
| Tu Y Yo | Mexican, good enchiladas | Powder House Square, Somerville |
East Asian
| Café Mami | Japanese | Porter Square, Cambridge | |
| Gene’s Flatbread Café | Chinese, hand-pulled noodles | Chinatown, Boston | |
| Genki Ya | Japanese | Davis Square, Somerville | |
| Irashai | Japanese, sushi | Chinatown, Boston | |
| Kaju | Korean | Allston | |
| Kaze Shabu Shabu | Hot Pot | Chinatown, Boston | |
| Koreana | Korean | Between Inman and Central Squares, Cambridge | |
| Mulan | Chinese | Between Inman and Central Squares, Cambridge | |
| Nijiya | Japanese, sushi / sashimi buffet | Medford Square | |
| Oginger | Japanese, sushi burrio | Davis Square, Somerville | |
| One Ramen & Sushi | Japanese | Porter Square, Cambridge | |
| Silk Road | Uyghur | East Cambridge | |
| Sugidama Soba & Izakaya | Japanese, small plates | Davis Square, Somerville | |
| Tsurumen 1000 | Japanese, authentic ramen | Davis Square, Somerville | Check hours, limited seating |
| Wasabi Porter | Japanese | Porter Square, Cambridge | |
| Yoshi’s | Japanese, discount for Tufts students | Powder House Square, Somerville | |
| Yume Ga Arykara | Japanese, cold udon | Porter Square, Cambridge | |
| Yume Wo Katare | Japanese, authentic ramen | Porter Square, Cambridge | Dine-in only |
European and Mediterranean
| Dave’s Fresh Pasta | Italian, amazing pasta and sandwiches | Davis Square, Somerville | |
| Eat Greek | Greek | Davis Square, Somerville | |
| Semolina | Italian | Boston Ave, Medford Campus | Same owners as Dave’s! |
| Si Cara | Italian, pizza | Central Square, Cambridge | |
| The Fat Greek | Greek | Arlington |
Middle Eastern and North African
| Boston Shawarma | Middle Eastern | Huntington Ave, Boston | |
| Café Barada | Lebanese | Mass Ave, Cambridge (not far from Davis) | |
| Koshari Mama | Egyptian, kushari | Somerville Ave, Somerville | |
| Kushari and Grill | Egyptian, kushari | Boston Ave, Medford Campus | hours can vary |
| Sarma | Middle Eastern | Gilman Square, Somerville |
South Asian
| Godavari | Buffet and Biryani | Woburn | drive |
| Guru | Indian | West Somerville | |
| Helmand | Afghani | East Cambridge | |
| Himalyan Kitchen | Nepalese | Union Square, Somerville | |
| Madras Dosa Company | Dosa | Seaport, Boston | |
| Martsa on Elm | Tibetan | Davis Square, Somerville | Only opens for dinner starting 5pm, and closed on Mondays. |
| Masala | Indian, good lunch buffet | Teele Square, Somerville | |
| Mint Indian Eatery | Indian | Powder House Square, Somerville | |
| Punjab Arlington | Everything | Arlington | |
| Vangaa | Chats | Government Center, Boston |
Southeast Asian
| Boonnoon Market | Thai | Arlington | Limited seating |
| Dakzen | Thai | Davis Square, Somerville | |
| Sugar and Spice | Thai | Porter Square, Cambridge | Better if dine-in |
Groceries / Markets
| Arax Market | Watertown | Armenian & Middle Eastern market |
| Ebisuya | Medford | Japanese market |
| H-Mart | Central Square and new in Davis Square! | Asian supermarket |
| Maruichi | Coolidge Corner, Brookline | Japanese supermarket |
| Patel Brothers | Waltham | Indian market |
| Pemberton Farms | Mass Ave, Cambridge (not far from Davis) | Local, natural foods |