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Cambridge cafes for under-the-radar

Reviewed cafes in Cambridge where under-the-radar is a real reason to go, not just a minor extra.

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A less obvious stop that rewards the detour, away from the city's default coffee names.

Newnham, Cambridge

Owner-run minimalist bar serving meticulous espresso and filter in handmade cups.

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