Cambridge Deli & Grill

Cambridge, United States

4.6

Open now

20 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards

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Telephone:
+1 617-868-6740
Website:
cambridgedeliandgrill.com
Address:
90 River St, Cambridge, MA, 02139
Central Square
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
260 ftRiver St @ Pleasant St
460 ftWestern Ave @ Kinnaird St
540 ftMagazine St @ Auburn St
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Takes Reservations
No
Delivery
No
Take-out
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Good For
Lunch
Parking
Street
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
Yes
Good for Groups
No
Attire
Casual
Ambience
Casual
Noise Level
Average
Alcohol
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wi-Fi
No
Has TV
Yes
Waiter Service
No
Caters
No

Today

Today 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Open now
Local time (Cambridge) 14:20 Tuesday, 24 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Tuesday 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Wednesday 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Thursday 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday –
Sunday –

Description

Specialties

Cambridge Deli and Grill offers a terrific variety of food. From BBQ and Cajun sandwiches to individual pizzas and more.

Try a unique BBQ Po’Boy sandwich with chicken, beef, pork or fish, and cole-​slaw and fries to top it off.

Buffalo sandwiches are a favorite, as well as our juicy burgers with loads of toppings.

Our BBQ dinner plates are the best around. Our ribs are done Texas style, and to perfection. Not sure what to try? Order a combo plate and sample the best BBQ off of our menu.

History

Established in 1986.

This location has been family run since the 1940’s, originally as a bakery. The business was passed down to Dave in 1986. With his father Dave began the Cambridge Deli and Grill, which for nearly thirty years has provided delicious food to the Central Sq area of Cambridge.

Meet the Business Owner

Dave C.

Business Owner

Dave graduated from Northeast Regional Vocational with a degree in culinary arts. Afterwards he worked in various restaurants such as the Hilltop Steakhouse, Holiday Inn, and Hyatt Regency. He has been the owner of Cambridge Deli and Grill since 1986, and has enjoyed every one of his years of ownership.

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20 reviews of Cambridge Deli & Grill

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Place rating: 5
Brooklyn, NY
If Dave (the owner) were to slap me in the face with a handful of the tuna salad he makes at Cambridge Deli and Grill, it’d still be a better meal than the majority of those I’ve had in my life.
It’s that good.
Place rating: 5
Cambridge, MA
What an awesome little place. Friendly staff, great vibe, and good food. I had a really good pulled pork sandwich – super tender pork with a tangy/​sweet sauce – all for 6.50. Definitely looking forward to trying more food soon
Place rating: 5
Brooklyn, NY
Eating at this place always guarantees a great meal. I am from New York, but whenever I go to Boston I always have lunch here. They have excellent burgers and great staff.
Place rating: 5
Newtonville, MA
It’s not a very big space, but they have a really good variety of menu items, great sandwiches, friendly staff, what more could you want?
It’s not fancy, but it’s clean, and I’ve been very happy with everything I’ve gotten there. I’ll keep going back to try more and more of their choices!
Place rating: 5
Wilmette, IL
I have been here a few times and really enjoyed it. The BBQ ribs and chicken are great. It’s a family owned place with a small dining area with reasonable prices.
Place rating: 2
Louisa, VA
Not very good. Big fried food. Lots of barbecue flavoring. Too much bread. Too little flavor. Extremely small dining area.
Place rating: 5
Somerville, MA
A traditional family-​run sub shop, with excellent grilled food. I’ve never before had fries that didn’t even need ketchup. The inside is nicer than the sign out front might indicate, and even has A/​C. Service is fast and very friendly. There’s a tiny door that leads to an enclosed outdoor seating area. The outdoor area is furnished rather cheaply and has a gritty feel, but it is a nice bonus, is totally authentic New England, and makes me feel at home. Surprised this place isn’t crowded with workers from Central Square at lunch.
Place rating: 5
Harvard Square, Boston, MA
The best of the best! I’ve had the privilege of having Cbridge Deli & Grill as my neighbor for years and years and not only is Dave (the owner) the best neighbor, but he also makes the best ribs around! Farrr better than Redbones every time! And Dave goes once a year to bbq in the south, bringing all his knowledge, talent, and wonderful personality here. Also this place is a local favorite! When the police station used to be in Central Square, this was the go to lunch place of the whole police force. I have since moved away to Porter Sq, but still try to come here as much as possible. I recommend this as the best local grill around to everyone! And make sure to say Hi to Dave! He is the nicest guy ever!
Place rating: 5
Boston, MA
The special combo is where it’s at! Dave is always pleasant and happy to make your food however you want it. He makes a killer grilled buffalo chicken wrap too along with anything else on the menu! It’s a must go to if you’re in the central sq area
Place rating: 5
Easton, PA
Owner on site always. Food is incredible! Cheap too! My co worker turned me onto this place. You WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!
Place rating: 4
Mid-Cambridge, MA
For what it is, Cambridge Deli does it best, and for that it deserves 4 stars. The owner is always there, and he exhibits the most extraordinary humble customer service, and total appreciation for the business. The prices are reasonable, and every day there is a special… always delicious and always an excellent value. The food is super tasty, large portions. Try the tuna melt… it’s out of sight! The fries are also perfectly fried, and always topped with a delicious onion ring. Excellent for both dine-​in and take out! My only complaint is that they are closed on the weekends… open up on Saturday, and I’d give 5 stars!
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
HUGE menu for small place and everything there is delicious!
Place rating: 4
Winchester, MA
Simple pleasures… Does a few things and does them well. The plates are quite large… Look forward to sample the rest of the wares.
Place rating: 5
Boston, MA
Amazing! Best burger I have ever tried!
Mushrooms grilled to perfection, onions
caramelized to nirvana, and big, juicy
smile on chef’s face!
Tabasco, grape fanta, fresh salads, and
classy ketchup. Must visit!!! Best burgers
in New England!
Place rating: 4
Cambridge, MA
Cambridge Deli and Grill is like the faithful and sincere neighbor you can always rely on for advice. Think Mr. Feeny, or better yet, Wilson from Home Improvement. When things go awry during the day, Cambridge Deli will be there in the evening to get you back on track. Perhaps what I like most about my neighbor is that I always know what I’m going to get: consistency and friendliness.
CD&G has a diverse but simple menu with your standard pizzas, subs, wraps, salads and the best chicken/​steak/​pulled pork dinner options in the Central Square area. For $ 10 you’ll get a heap of tips lathered in your favorite sauce, a mound of rice or fries, a side salad, garlic bread, and a pair of complementary onion rings, nestled on top of this pile of happiness like two halos at the pearly gates.
For the value and the friendly-​small-​business-​feel, I’m always happy to give CD&G my business. I negate a star for relatively underwhelming pizza.
Place rating: 5
Cambridge, MA
Excellent food, extremely liberal portions and very friendly service. The BBQ chicken tip dinner is excellent — I wish I could try something different, but it’s just too good to break away from just yet. If only they were open on the weekends, especially to accompany football on Sundays… a must-​try for a quick meal!
Place rating: 4
Cambridge, MA
I really miss this place, I used to work the corner and came by for a quick bite during the week, service was always friendly and the staff was very accommodating. The chicken salad is so delicious, I think they make it from scratch right when you call, at least that is how fresh it is!
I would definitely recommend this place for a quick bite, it is good for both the quality and the price.
Place rating: 4
Los Angeles, CA
Tuna Melt was pretty good on Rye. Fries sucked, but the onion rings were bomb!
Place rating: 5
Belmont, MA
Read all the rave reviews and decided to try this place out. Ordered the Cajun chicken po’boy like someone suggested. Oh. My. God. Awesome. Friendly staff, really reasonable prices. Delicious any time but I can see this being a great spot for hangover-​curing food. I will definitely be back here!
Place rating: 5
Cambridge, MA
If you are around Central Square and are hungering for a sandwich (or a bbq dinner for that matter), Dave (owner/​chef) will take excellent care of you. I’m 2 for 2 here, both times I’ve left very satisfied. The guy deserves all the success in the world. This time we had a cajun fish po’ boy and wing dings. Po boy was great — lots of seasoning, good sauce, fish cooked perfectly, and cole slaw adds a nice crunch in the middle. The wings were cooked perfectly — crispy and not greasy. Dave makes his own bbq sauce and it’s a perfect compliment to a perfect wings. The one and only drawback would be that the wings themselves were on the small side. But that’s really me trying to be hyper critical.