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About The Coast Cafe

Tiny (3 seats), bare-bones counter serve fixing up fried chicken & other homey soul-food classics.

What People Are Saying

from Google & Yelp

"I was looking forward to trying this place based on the reviews, but the food didn’t live up to my expectations. The chicken was over fried and lacked flavor, and it tasted like the oil may have been old. The mac and cheese was also on the dry side, collard greens were good, and best part of the plate was their cornbread. . Overall I give my plate 7/10.."

★★★★

"Totally delicious! The fried chicken is WOW, crispy, fresh, and juicy. The collard greens are perfect, and the mac and cheese is pure perfection. The crispy catfish is spot-on, and the sweet potato pie is the best I’ve ever had. On top of that, the owners and staff are exceptionally kind. Tiny cute spot probably best for take out then planning to dine in!!"

★★★★★

"This is a solid soul food restaurant! Their fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, and vanilla cake are very good. The collard greens and cornbread are ok. Small restaurant dining room so probably best to take out."

★★★★

"This place is AMAZING! We ordered the ribs, fried chicken, candied yams, mac and cheese, and vanilla cake. Everything, and I do mean everything, was a 10/10! The place is super cozy and cute. They have a wide variety of dishes to pick from on their menu which I really appreciated. I will be back soon! (I placed my order over the phone and it was all ready for me when I arrived about 15 min after I called) :)"

★★★★★

"Solid spot for Soul food/Fried chicken cravings. First heard about this spot a year ago from my friends dubbing it the best soul food restaurant in the GBA. With limited opening hours, it took me some time to finally make it here, but this week, I managed to visit for lunch The restaurant was quite small, with just seven seats squeezed into its modest space. Most people seemed to know the drill, grabbing their orders to go, but with a menu learning heavily on fried options, we decided to dine in while everything was still hot and crispy. We opted for the Fried Chicken Thighs and Fried Catfish combo plates, and both delivered on flavor. The chicken thighs were our favorite—perfectly seasoned, not overly greasy, and juicy. The catfish was also nice with its tender and flaky meat. However, the portions felt a bit small for the price, and while we dove in as soon as the plates hit the table, everything was lukewarm. Among the sides, the Mac N Cheese was our favorite. The other offerings—Candied Yams, Collard Greens, and Rice & Beans—were solid but fairly basic. From the hot oven display, we tried the Beef Patty. The flavors were there, but it was a tad dry. It really could have benefited from a good dipping sauce. Not entirely sold on my friends’ claim that this is the best soul food spot in the area. Yet, with limited options for Southern soul food in Cambridge/GBA, I would probably come back if I’m craving for good fried chicken and Southern comfort food."

★★★★

"This is a bit of a tough review to rate and write. They are not a replacement of Good Thymes, so you can't have the same expectations. They've done a good..."

J Q. ★★★★

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 3:00 – 8:00 PM
Thursday 3:00 – 8:00 PM
Friday 12:00 – 8:00 PM
Saturday 12:00 – 8:00 PM
Sunday Closed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are The Coast Cafe's hours?
The Coast Cafe is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Monday: Closed. Tuesday: Closed. Wednesday: 3:00 – 8:00 PM. Thursday: 3:00 – 8:00 PM. Friday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM. Saturday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM. Sunday: Closed.
Where is The Coast Cafe located?
The Coast Cafe is located at 233 River St, Cambridge, MA 02139, United States, Cambridge, MA. You can get directions using the map above.
What is The Coast Cafe's phone number?
You can reach The Coast Cafe at (617) 354-7644.
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