TLDR: I only came to try the maple cruller, and BOY did it deliver. I'm no cruller expert, but I think folks might be right when they all say this is the best one in the game. Would come back just for this cruller, and am willing to try their other items now that I know what they're capable of. ------ FOOD: 1. [MUST TRY] MAPLE CRULLER (5/5) As good as everyone says it is. The exterior is so satisfyingly crispy, but the interior has the exact right soft, eggy consistency that defines the cruller. The maple glaze is definitely very sweet, but somehow it actually works well with the fried dough such that it's not overpowering. Maple is their most popular flavor, but they also have other flavors and monthly specials to try. 2. DRIP COFFEE Perfectly fine drip coffee. The mugs they give you are smaller than their to-go cups, so probably opt for your coffee to-go, especially if you plan to go on a little stroll after accidentally eating 6 crullers for breakfast... ------ ENVIRONMENT / AMBIANCE: * A large, spacious cafe that had a NY, tiled environment mixed with a more laidback Tatte vibe * More seating inside than I thought there would be (though a mix of individual tables, a communal high top, counter seats by the window, and tables outside) * One design issue though is that the ordering counter is right at the front door, meaning there's actually very little space for the line and so on bad weather days, you might be caught waiting outdoors under the elements vs. indoors. I'm sure there are some days where the line naturally forms inside, but the way the space is designed does not make that easy read more

Daily Provisions - Maple Cruller and coffee - Bakeries Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

My third trip to this cafe. I had egg bun with cheese n bacon ! Yummy. Nice staff, sunny space. TY Denise Patnod, lic ac. Cambridge business owner. 4.5 stars! read more

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Nice weather, nice environment, nice coffee. Iced Salted Caramel Matcha Latte: It was my first time to try a combination of salted caramel and matcha, though I love both of them. The taste was gentle and fragrant, not too sweet or bitter. Yesterday was unusually warm, and sitting in the sunshine while drinking this coffee was a real treat. However, I didn't get announced when my order was ready to pick up, either by a text message, email or phone call, causing a meaningless long wait. read more

Daily Provisions - Iced Salted Caramel Matcha Latte - Bakeries Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

This place is SO cute! The barista, Alvin, MAKES the atmosphere. Their maple and cinnamon pastries are delicious! And, I highly recommend the caramel cold brew! This is a Harvard Square must do! read more

Daily Provisions - Egg & Cheese Sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Nice convenient studying spot in Harvard Square! Daily Provisions is clean, bright and spacious. They also have free wifi which is nice. I tried their aesthetically pleasing Goldilox Sandwich however the taste wasn't anything special. The croissant was too doughy instead of flaky. They kind of skimped on the sandwich fillings too which is disappointing considering it was a $15 sandwich. I did enjoy the flavor of their maple creuller ($4.95) though! It was a delicious donut and paired nicely with some morning coffee. The staff seemed really nice too. They're quick to help and are kind. Overall, would say it's a nice cafe to try out, but there are plenty of other affordable cafes out there with similar if not better quality. read more

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This was my first time to try Daily Provisions and I was really impressed. Ordering online was easy and the freebie with email registration was wonderful. Really liked how they set up for a pickup. My breakfast sandwich was in an aluminum lined paper bag (just like Chick Fillet) and in a nice shopping bag. Coffee was nicely packed with a sheet of parchment paper like paper between the cup and the lid so that the coffee would not spill. This is what I like about Danny Meyer. "Attention to detail" I'm also happy to know there is a Daily Provisions in DC, which I didn't know. I highly recommend this place. read more

Daily Provisions - My breakfast sandwich with bacon, egg, cheese. Egg yolk is dark yellow, runny and yummy! - Bakeries Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I was so excited when I heard this native NYC spot was coming to Boston, and I've been wanting to try it for a while. It definitely lives up to SOME of the hype. Starting with the negatives, it's definitely pricey (as to be expected) but I also wouldn't say the flavor of their food/drinks the variety of options on the menu were quite enough to make the expense worth it. What WAS amazing however, was the quality, speed, and friendliness of service in addition to the prime location, clean vibes, and bright working atmosphere. Plus to be fair, I didn't get a chance to try their famous crullers or popular egg sandwich, so for that reason I'd love to come back and experience the cafe more fully. Because of the price and its relationship with the impressivity of my meal, I can't give them five stars on one trip alone, but on a special occasion either showing friends around the area or needing a place to lock in on work, I'm sure my mind could be changed. This spot is one of the more beautiful, modern ones in Boston and I'm excited to explore what other tasty dishes they cook up! read more

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Popped in here on a visit to Harvard square-- love the ambiance here, it's very simple and french! Service was rapid and I loved the orange cinnamon coffee. There was a real orange peel In it! It tasted very orangey and delicious! It doesn't fit the Boston vibe too well, but I enjoyed it a lot! read more

Daily Provisions - Orange cinnamon cold brew - Bakeries Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

The Cambridge import of the Danny Meyer NYC establishment is bright and clean. Perfect for single parties, students, and teleworkers, because there's communal seating throughout, nice window views, and plenty of pluggage for your laptop. Plenty of restrooms too (3). - The Goldilox: Interesting trying smoked salmon on an everything croissant instead of a bagel. I found the vessel a little too bready, not warm, and neither flaky nor buttery, but the sprinklings on top worked and the fillings were very good. The cream cheese was soft without being airy. Cucumber was a nice touch. Certainly adequate, but it's not replacing my bagel, cream cheese and lox from a few nearby joints (Rebelle, Goldilox, Bagelsaurus). - Maple Cruller: This is not your daddy's Dunkin Donuts cruller, and for that I'm glad. Pleasing flavor, outer crispness, and a nic ely custardy inner texture. We both agreed that it's not going to replace our usual breakfast haunts but that it's definitely worth a return. I'll be returning someday at lunchtime for the patty melt. - Patty Melt: I saw it on the menu and vowed to go back and try it. But let's get this out of the way right away; the beef was the weak link. Plain (surprising for a Danny Meyer joint), thin, and not particularly juicy. However, they did everything else with excellence: good melt in the cheese (American), proper choice of seeded rye (and a very boldly flavored one at that), proper griddling (so many imposters merely toast or press), and plenty of sautéed onions (a little sour instead of the predictable sweet). - Mashed Potatoes: They don't have fries, so I went with mashed to accompany my patty melt. Pricey at $9, but you get a ton of it and it's very fluffy and just buttery enough. Plenty left to take home. Service: Surprisingly much more present than you'd Corey of an order-at-the-counter place, and very pleasant. read more

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Great addition to the Harvard dining scene! The space itself is clean and gets really loud and busy during peak times. The restaurant ran out of food quickly so I ended up ordering my third choice, the SEC (sausage, egg, and cheese on a poppy seed roll) and it did not disappoint. The roll included a runny egg and the sausage had a nice kick to it. I also ordered a chai latte which wasn't too sweet and included candied ginger. This place is a good spot for a quick bite or coffee. read more

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Came in on a Saturday morning and the cafe was already popping- had to try a cruller since I read so many good reviews and I really loved the seasonal pumpkin cruller as well as the everything croissant. Iced matcha was decent but nothing special, and it for some reason took a long while to get the actual drink. The space inside is nice and open but it might be hard to get a seat on the weekend since it was pretty crowded. Would recommend downloading the app as well for rewards! Overall would be back for pastries. Food: 4.5/5 Price: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Ambience: 4/5 read more

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Service was fast, and the staff were really welcoming. Great selection of breakfast and brunch options, limited seating if you have a group larger than five, so we had to spread out a bit. I ordered the bacon egg and cheese breakfast sandwich, which was very tasty. Great to see a flat white as a drink option on the menu! read more

Daily Provisions - Bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Great breakfast sandwiches and ideal location in Harvard Square. Prices reasonable. Can get busy during in school periods

Enjoyed the salmon salad niçoise a lot; it was just a good mix of a lot of ingredients that I love in one. I haven't had an olive vinaigrette before, but it worked well in this dish and was a lot better than I expected. I'll definitely be coming back for this salad! The inside is a nice place to be and wasn't too busy on a Saturday evening, but I opted to sit on the patio. Water and utensils are self-serve and I appreciated being asked about my meal. I don't know that the raspberry hibiscus cruller or oatmeal cherry cookie (this is the second time I've gotten the cookie) are my favorite snack items as someone that doesn't get sweets too often, but they were at least worth a try. read more

Daily Provisions - Salmon salad niçoise - Bakeries Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Wow! I'm now addicted to cruller donuts! I got the seasonal special, raspberry and hibiscus and it was still slightly warm it was that fresh! Basically like an eclair consistency! Also got a cortado and it was perfectly made! Not like other places that put wayyyy too much milk in! Another great place to grab my morning coffees read more

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Wonderful cafe with a low key chill vibe. A good amount of seating during the day. Feel like being transported a resort cafe. Elegant decor and some seating areas with power plugs. Fast casual restaurant format where you order up front and take a number to your table. Prices are decent for the Harvard Sq area. ~$6 for drinks read more

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One day a week I swing in here around 7am for a quad shot Americano and some quiet before I head down the street to suffer through 8am therapy. What a way to start the day, I know.. which is why I MUST be caffeinated and it MUST be good. I actually look forward to walking in and being asked if I want the usual (the morning staff is pretty great). I've grabbed a breakfast sandwich before, but it was pretty underwhelming. It's a good spot to work from as well with outlets all over the place and free Wi-Fi. It obvi gets crowded during lunch time with students. My one qualm is the coffee lids. If you've read my other reviews, you will know how much I hate coffee dripping from the lids. The whole point is to keep the coffee IN the cup. Sigh. And this is usually how therapy starts.. comparing coffee lids to my life choices: mostly based on how much damage they cause. read more

Came out here b/c we were walking to the natural science museum from our hotel and it was the first place we ran into. Quick Yelp inspection showed that this place was going to be a win. As always, Yelp didn't disappoint. Walking in, the delicious smell of coffee and pretty pastries immediately drew us in. The lady that greeted us at the front door was super friendly and solidified us coming in. Their menu is simple, yet perfectly executed. Fresh, delicious, and simple. I'll tell you what, if I lived close by, this would be my go-to place for breakfast. It's just a winner all around. If you're close by, you need to visit.. prices and everything all completely reasonable. Food Taste: 5 Overall Service: 5 Value of food to cost: 5 Facility: 5 Ambiance: Modern coffee bar breakfast place that is very much a city style 'on-the-go' restaurant. Repeat customer: yes Dog Friendly: no read more

Ordered online and there was prompt preparation. The pickup area was clear, and packaged well, obviously to prevent my drink from spilling. I also appreciated that the bacon egg and cheese sandwich was in foil wrapping so it would stay warm. Matcha with simple syrup was good, and the bacon egg and cheese was good. It felt a little light on the egg but that's perhaps because the brioche bun was so large. The bacon itself was thick and incredible and totally won me over. The restaurant was busy but had many seats and seemed like it would be a great (medium loud) place to study. read more

Daily provisions is a super cute spot! Lots of seating and a good social cafe. The hot lattes come with some latte art which is fun. I got the hot matcha latte with oat milk and vanilla and I enjoyed it! read more

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I loved this place. One of the best avocado toast I had. My matcha latte was delicious. Ambiance and service were both great. This is a nice stop for coffee, pastries, breakfast or brunch at Harvard Square. Will be back. read more

Daily Provisions - Bakeries Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

My sister, brother-in-law and I were walking around Harvard Square looking for a place to eat lunch. I'm visiting from out of town but they said this place is new and they haven't been yet. There's indoor and outdoor seating but it was so hot out so we ate at the bar. Only downside was minimal seating options inside and not very cool temp wise. You order at the front and then they'll give you a number and bring the food and drinks to the table. I got the BLT with a diet coke and it was SO good. The sourdough bread they used in addition to the Canadian bacon was delicious. It tasted like a pesto mayo almost but one of the best BLTs by far. My brother-in-law got the tuna salad sandwich which he said was really good as well. read more

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Enjoyed the Herb Chicken salad sandwich with a side of potato salad. Loved the chicken salad sandwich and service was fast. Sat at the bar area, not massive inside but a good amount of space with outdoor seating as well. The sandwich was great but I was underwhelmed by the potato salad, I found the shallots to be too crispy for my taste. Really more like 4.5 than 5/5 but for a busy Saturday service was so quick they deserve the extra half. read more

Alvin was a chiller. The barista Chris needs to work on her customer service voice & attitude. Iced latte was good and the cinnamon cruller was AWESOME. It's a unique and yummy treat for sure. It can get SUPER loud inside (I wished someone had asked the large group of teens to stop yelling...) read more

Daily Provisions - Cinnamon Cruller - Bakeries Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Slowest coffee shop Iv been to . Literally took 25 minutes to get a lemonade when it was empty. Avoid at all costs if you have anywhere important to be. read more

The cruellers alone are worth it but the rest of the menu is pretty good too. Got some breakfast Sandos and drinks to go with it. Great service, clean restaurant and most importantly, delicious fresh food. They use quality ingredients and elevate the usual breakfast/brunch fare. read more

I tried several items -- an entree, a sandwich, and desserts. Similar quality to Flour, which is right around the corner, but Flour has larger portions and (never thought I'd say this) is actually cheaper. As others have said, Daily Provisions is really expensive, even for Harvard Square. If the sandwiches came with a choice of 1 side, and if the entrees came with choice of 2 sides, that'd be much more reasonable given the portion size. But it's worth trying -- quality (like Flour) is good! read more

Is this place punishingly expensive? Pretty much, I spent $20 on a tuna sandwich and an iced tea. Was it worth every penny plus the 20% tip I left as a thank you for the excellent service from the friendly and knowledgeable staff? Without a doubt. The person who took my order was pleasant and friendly even though I completely changed everything in the sandwich and asked a ton of likely dumb questions. A++ for service right there. And my god was the food good. I skipped the fancy add ons and just got a tuna salad on white bread and it was divine. The bread was perfectly soft, the tomatoes could have graced the garden salad at a fancy dinner downtown and the tuna salad was perfectly seasoned. Plus the hibiscus iced tea I got was delicious. I was having a rough day and that meal exactly what I needed tonight. read more

Amazing service and food!! The staff was so lovely and it's so cozy inside. The drinks and food were all delicious and everyone made it a great experience! The barista especially was so sweet read more

Daily Provisions - Chicken Milanese sandwich and honey oat matcha - Bakeries Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

For displaced New Yorkers looking for a classic NY deli bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich - this is your place! After 20 years in the Boston area this is the closest I've found to a classic NY breakfast sandwich. read more

Another good place In Harvard Square to stop by for sweets, sandwiches and coffee. I am unfamiliar with the NY location but had heard online about their crullers. So m first visit was simply to try and confirm how fresh and delicious their crullers are. I ordered the cinnamon cruller and now understand all the hype. Hopefully when the place is less busy I'll give their sandwiches a try. read more

A great new addition to Harvard Square. Tasty food, great coffee served in a nicely appointed space. Service is fine for the area. The only downside is the Harvard undergrads. read more

Food is excellent. Service is quick and staff are friendly. The restaurant is small and gets full quickly. It's a nice place.

2.5 Stars Could not wait to go to daily provisions . Bring a foodie and originating from Manhattan of course I wanted to go for a yummy breakfast/brunch. It took a few weeks of finding time and sadly to say was not impressed. Don't know what the hype is all about !? Food was not memorable. Crullers just OK. ( crullers at Lil's in Kittery far better) Perhaps I just expected a place I could add to my list of go back to but ai won't be back. read more

Had the Lumberjack sandwhich, insane. Very good food, great coffee. Service was caring and quick. Lots of room for indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Best sausage egg and cheese ive ever had. I wanted to order several more afterwards. The setting and inside/outside spaces are nice. Only thing I disliked is constantly hearing the barista slam the trash with his espresso machine tool read more

Daily Provisions - Sausage egg and cheese - Bakeries Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Overpriced, small portions (smallest coffee ever), lack of breakfast menu choice, and refuses to amend even minor aspects of the menu items. Do NOT recommend at all. read more

I went here twice this week. Everything was excellent except for the most important thing I ordered-a roasted half chicken. Its flavoring was good but it was dry and not warm enough. It tasted like it had been cooked yesterday and then half-heartedly reheated when I ordered it. The sides I got with it were excellent, however. They were the crispy potatoes and the Brussels sproats. On my first visit, I got the chicken Milanese which came on top of a salad. It was very good as well. So, if they can get there actually together on the roast chicken, this place would get a rare five stars from me. But based on my experience, they only deserve four. read more

LOVE JOANNA!! my friends and I decided to check out this spot & get some studying done for our upcoming exam. We all got drinks (matcha, vanilla latte) and food (breakfast sandwiches (bacon and sausage) and all were great (: quick service + quality food. we also had the pleasure of talking to Joanna who is the sweetest ever!! she gave us some treats on the house and wished us good luck in our studies and it meant the world to us. will definitely come back! also enjoyed the ambiance and central location to everything read more

Excellent cruller. It looks small but was very filling. Lots of frosting on the seasonal coffee cruller. Looking forward to going back and trying other items. read more