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Best American Restaurants Nearby in Cambridge

Pollo Royal

Pollo Royal

4.7
(600+)
• Latin American • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 6.7 mi • 53 min
"El pollo mas rico!!muy jugoso "
"1 Whole Chicken - soft, flavorful and well cooked. The sauce was amazing. The price is on the high end but the taste makes up for it."
1 WHOLE CHICKEN
1 Grilled Chicken cut in 4 or 8 pieces
$21.75
PLATANOS MADUROS
Fried sweet plantains
$7.61
PLATO DE 1/2 POLLO
1/2 Grilled Chicken served with 2 sides
$20.75
PREMIER DE 3pcs
3 pcs of Fried Chicken served with 2 sides and bread
$18.2
The Cheesecake Factory

The Cheesecake Factory

4.5
(35k+)
• Salads • Dessert
$0 delivery fee • 2.1 mi • 37 min
"I ordered within the last ten minutes via doordash. My awesome dasher mentioned that a CCF employee came out and informed him that one of the orders was a tad overcooked. The awesome part was they stated they would remake it. Knowing they were at that point closed and still offered to correct the mishap meant they went above and beyond. So I tipped my dasher 5 extra dollars for informing me and waiting longer than expected. My overall experience was truly amazing! The Cheeseburger Spring Rolls and Chicken Pot Stickers was mouthwatering delicious!!!"
"Everything was fantastic!!! Perfectly cooked, big portions, and very freah Bowl of Fresh Bowl of Fresh Strawberries that includes freshly made whipped cream; iordered a side of ice cream that was so fresh and perfect flavor. Avocado Eggrollswere so tasty and the sauce it came with was delicious. The onions inside are pickled so I loved the flavor they added. Not "oniony" at all. Herb Crusted Filet of Salmon was huge and perfectly cooked. The Sautéed Spinach was great and cooked perfectly."
Oreo® Dream Extreme Cheesecake
Creamy Cheesecake Layered with Oreo® Cookies, Topped with Oreo® Cookie Mousse and Chocolate Icing
$13.74
Fresh Strawberry Cheesecake
The Original Topped with Glazed Fresh Strawberries. Our Most Popular Flavor for over 45 Years!
$14.13
Linda's Fudge Cake
Layers of Rich Chocolate Cake and Fudge Frosting
$14.08
Fried Macaroni and Cheese
Crispy Crumb Coated Macaroni and Cheese Balls. Served over a Creamy Marinara Sauce
$19.95
Poppa B's BBQ SOUL

Poppa B's BBQ SOUL

4.4
(900+)
• Soul Food • Barbecue
$0 delivery fee • 4.2 mi • 42 min
"These 1/4 Fried Chicken Sam'ch are dangerously GOOD! So crispy, the chicken meat is juicy (i picked dark meat) and very well seasoned. The Dino ribs were huge, definitely can be 2 meals for me, they were saucy, tender, very very juicy. "
"I'm from Louisiana, and this is the most authentic soul food I've had in boston. I received a TON of catfish in the Fried Catfish Plate which is very hard to come by here. It was so much, I had to invite a friend to help me finish it. It arrived so hot and fresh too. I can't praise this place enough, this is what I've been looking for since I moved here!"
Southern Fried Wing Chicken Plate
7 Crispy wings fried to perfection and coated in Poppa B's smoky, tangy barbecue sauce (optional). Served with your choice of two soulful sides and a buttery cornbread muffin for a complete and satisfying meal.
$17.75
Fried Catfish Plate
Crispy, golden catfish fillets coated in a family-recipe cornmeal mix that's been handed down for generations!. Served with two sides and a cornbread muffin.
$18.5
Fried Whiting Plate
Crispy, golden whiting fillets coated in a seasoned cornmeal batter. Served with two sides and a cornbread muffin for a meal steeped in tradition.
$18.82
Rib Plate
Four tender, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs marinated in Poppa B’s signature dry rub, smoked low and slow to perfection, and finished with Poppa B’s famous BBQ sauce (optional). Served with your choice of two soulful sides and a cornbread muffin.
$19.75
Dave's Hot Chicken

Dave's Hot Chicken

4.5
(2k+)
• Chicken • Spicy Chicken
$0 delivery fee • 3.4 mi • 32 min
"Great, flavorful chicken with very good portions! The Dav's #4: 1 Slider with Fries was a solid choice!"
"My chicken was literally raw. I got the loaded fries and all six pieces were extremely wet and undercooked, and the same thing applies to the single tender that I paid six dollars for. Honestly, it's disappointing, especially for how high priced their food is."
Dave's #2: 2 Sliders w/ Fries
Sliders are served on a potato bun with kale slaw, pickles and drizzled with Dave's sauce
$18.42
Dave's #3: 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries
Sliders are served on a potato bun with kale slaw, pickles and drizzled with Dave's sauce & all tenders are served with sliced bread, pickles and a side of Dave's sauce.
$17.02
Dave's #4: 1 Slider with Fries
Sliders are served on a potato bun with kale slaw, pickles and drizzled with Dave's sauce
$12.48
Dave's #1: 2 Tenders w/ Fries
All tenders are served with sliced bread, pickles and a side of Dave's sauce
$15.69
All Star Sandwich Bar

All Star Sandwich Bar

4.7
(7k+)
• Sandwiches • Pickup
$0 delivery fee • 0.3 mi • 19 min
"All Stars is my go - to place for sandwiches. The Cubano is out of this world delicious. The Hand Cut Onion Rings breading is amazing, delivers the perfect crunch every bite. Plus the portions for the Hand Cut Onion Rings and French Fries are very gracious. "
"I like ordering burgers from All-Star Sandwich Bar! The burgers are a decent size and come with a pickle. The BBQ Cheddar Burger is my favorite, combining the great flavors of barbecue sauce and onion rings. The best part is the side of fries, which come in a separate bag and are more than generous in portion size for fries!"
Cubano
Mojo marinated slow roasted pulled pork, baked ham, Swiss cheese, sliced dill pickle, yellow-dijon mustard and cilantro aioli pressed on French bread
$15.57
The Clubs
Choice of house roasted beef or herb roasted turkey. Apple-wood smoked bacon, red leaf lettuce, tomatoes and herb mayo on three slices of grilled rustic white
$17.2
The Reubens
Choice of corned beef, N.Y. style black pepper crusted pastrami or herb roasted turkey. Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Russian dressing on grilled rye
$15.82
Island Jerk Chicken Melt
jerk bbq marinated grilled chicken, jack cheese, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, pickled red onions and ginger mint yogurt ranch on grilled sourdough
$17.63
99 Restaurants

99 Restaurants

4.5
(2k+)
• American • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee • 2.8 mi • 33 min
"Wow again! The best chix tenders, and they got the entire order correct. Hats off to the staff and management at 99 restaurants! Keep it up. Our entire family loves everything!!! The fish and chips from our first order were not on the menu anymore? They were great too. "
"This meal went up by $6,00 and portions went way down. This is a meal l have had many times. Tips were usually great but this time I got 4 small tips with absolutely no flavor. I asked for medium to well but they came so overcooked looked like pieces of coal. Chicken was ok as well as meager serving of mash potato. Will not order tips again from 99 for a while."
Crispy Honey BBQ Chicken Wrap
Hand-breaded crispy chicken tenders drenched in honey BBQ sauce. Wrapped up with lettuce, tomatoes, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses. Served with choice of one side.
$17.95
XL Boneless Wings (Buffalo or Gold Fever)
Hand-breaded and dripping with our authentic signature spicy Buffalo Sauce or our sweet and tangy Honey Mustard BBQ (Gold Fever) Sauce.
$18.54
Original Crispy Chicken Tenders
A crispy hand-breaded classic. Served with choice of dipping sauce and two sides.
$20.28
Boneless Wings (Buffalo or Gold Fever)
Hand-breaded and dripping with our authentic signature spicy Buffalo Sauce or our sweet and tangy Honey Mustard BBQ (Gold Fever) Sauce.
$15.58
Casablanca House Of Pastry

Casablanca House Of Pastry

4.3
(100+)
• Moroccan • Bakery
$0 delivery fee • 8.8 mi • 60 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"The food is great 👍 very tasty mainly my favorite #MIXED GRILL"
"Amazing place and food. Kafta Tagine is highly recommended."
Chicken Tacos
Wrap, chicken, caramelized onions, french fries, house sauce , cheddar cheese.(Served With French Fries).
$15.27
Mesmen
Chicken, Lemon Confit, Olives, French fries.
$3.63
Chicken Tagine
A Choice of Omelette (Casablanca, Veggie, Cheese or Plain Omelette) or Moroccan khlii Eggs Casserole , Served with Moroccan Breads (Batbout, Harcha, Baghrir, Messmen), Honey, Butter, Olive oil, Cream Cheese, White Soup, Hot drink of your choice.
$17.5
Napoleon Pastry
Tomatoes, chickpeas, lentils, vermicelli, onion, celery, parsley, cilantro, spices (ginger, turmeric, pepper), flour.
$4.59
PRB Boulangerie

PRB Boulangerie

4.7
(20+)
• American • Bakery
$0 delivery fee • 1.7 mi • 22 min
Pain Suisse
The pain suisse is a French delicacy, made with sweetened brioche-like bread, filled with a vanilla custard and chocolate chips. Excellent to pair with a coffee or just as is.
$6.24
Croissant
Wrapped in a buttery glaze, our croissants are delicately made every day and have a light feature to them.
$4.84
Pain Au Chocolat
Wrapped between layers of dark chocolate, the Pain Aux Chocolate is perfectly paired with a morning coffee. A light outer texture with rich chocolate within.
$5.44
Eclair
A classic drink comprised of steamed milk (of your choice) and espresso. Can be made hot or iced.
$8.8
Tavern in The Square

Tavern in The Square

4.6
(900+)
• American • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 3.2 mi • 37 min
"The food is consistently delicious and well packaged. Generous servings. Flavorful unique menu options."
"Charismatic and upbeat staff ass soon as you walk in the door, amazing sports atmosphere with incredible food and beer,!5); tavern burger was phenomenal and cooked to perfection and the side of Mac and cheese was equally as as delicious. The portion sizes are big will have leftovers for tomorrow which I'm looking forward towards. Will definitely be ordering again from here 10/10!"
Cornflake Fried Chicken Tenders
[GF] your choice of honey sriracha, buffalo, parmesan garlic, bang bang or plain
$15.4
Bayou Chicken Pasta
[GF] spicy blackened chicken, sweet corn, jalapeño, bacon, parmesan cream (substitute GF pasta for +2)
$20.83
Tavern Burger
[GF] toasted roll, lettuce, tomato, secret sauce (gluten free roll available +2)
$18.29
Mac N Cheese
four cheeses, farm cream, buttery crumb crust
$18.2
American Provisions

American Provisions

4.7
(500+)
• American • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 10.9 mi • 53 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
"Delicious! The Home Fries were still nice and hot when they arrived and have just the right amount of spice and cooked to perfection! The Breakfast Burrito was also delicious, as usual, with the perfect blend of flavors and textures. The AP Big Homemade Cookie will be eaten later, but looks and smells great! Also, the DoorDash driver was speedy, friendly and professional! Thanks again!"
"American provisions consistently keeps delivering unbelievable food over and over again! This is one of the best Breakfast Burrito(s) I've ever had. Pair this with the to go pico de gallo......see ya lataaaa!!! perfect size, freshness can be, and super flavorful. 10/10"
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Romaine lettuce, chicken breast, shaved parmesan cheese, croutons, and housemade caesar salad dressing (mayonnaise, garlic, anchovies, parmesan, lemon juice, dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce) in a flour wrap. Gluten-free wraps also available. Allergens: wheat (wrap, croutons), egg (dressing), soy (dressing), milk (cheese/dressing), seafood (dressing)
$15.92
Farmhouse
honey maple turkey, cheddar, tomatoes, cucumbers, sharp honey mustard, arugula, on ciabatta allergens: wheat, milk
$17.48
Breakfast Burrito
home fries, scrambled eggs, guacamole, cheese, and harissa aioli in a flour tortilla allergens: egg, soy, milk, gluten (GF wraps available)
$13.37
Italian
Genoa salami, prosciutto, mortadella*, provolone, arugula, tomatoes, pickles, onions, hots, olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette, on Iggy's ciabatta allergens: wheat, milk. *our mortadella does not contain pistachios
$17.05
Bennett's Sandwich Shop

Bennett's Sandwich Shop

4.7
(5k+)
• American • Deli
$0 delivery fee • 3.0 mi • 33 min
"Oooh man that was a good steak and cheese. Not the best I've ever had, I think that might go to Dino's but still really good. But because they had those amazing hashbrowns I might have to order again because you put them in the sandwich and it's amazing.. "
"They may have the best sandwich in Boston, the Famous Chicken Cheesesteak the only thing is the aluminum foil type wrap used when packed wets the bread a little so you have to paper towel it dry when you get. Otherwise this is an insanely good sandwich. You're crazy not to order. It's 6 out of 5 everytime."
Famous Steak and Cheese
100% all-natural sirloin steak grilled and shaved to perfection, served with melted cheese and grilled onions, peppers, and/or mushrooms.
$15.94
Famous Steak and Cheese
genoa salami, hot capicola, ham, pepperoni, and provolone cheese served with lettuce, tomato, onion, oil & vinegar, salt, pepper, and oregano.
$16.01
Famous Italian
all-natural pan roasted turkey served with lettuce, tomato, onion, provolone cheese, mayo, oil & vinegar, salt,pepper, and oregano.
$14.57
Turkey & Cheese
deep fried crispy chicken tenders served with mayo, lettuce, tomatoes and american cheese.
$13.94
Subway

Subway

4.6
(1k+)
• Salad • Snacks
$0 delivery fee • 1.0 mi • 26 min
"Tasted ok, chips were fire! 10/10, the sandwich I would suggest removing the sweet sauce since it's gives to much of a sweet flavor everything seemed and tastes fresh, I would possibly get this again."
"I love that they toasted it!! Thank you"
Oven-Roasted Turkey
Oven-roasted Turkey, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & mayo served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$11.99
Gatorade® Cool Blue
The thirst quenching taste of cool blue raspberry to rehydrate and help maximize your performance.
$3.78
Tuna
100% wild caught Tuna salad, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes & onions served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$11.74
Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki®
Tender Grilled chicken, American cheese, Sweet Onion Teriyaki sauce, lettuce, tomatoes & onions served on our freshly baked Hearty Multigrain bread.
$13.01
Americana Eatery

Americana Eatery

American • American (Traditional)
$0 delivery fee • 6.9 mi • 60 min
Crispy Chicken Wing Dinner
Crispy fried chicken wings served as a full meal. Juicy, crunchy, and satisfying.
$23.79
Honey BBQ Chicken Wing Dinner
Wings coated in honey BBQ sauce with sides. Sweet, smoky, and filling.
$21.55
Shrimp Side Order
Fried or sautéed shrimp cooked until tender. Juicy, flavorful, and lightly seasoned.
$17.55
Double Plate
5 pcs tender, 5 pcs wings any style. Served with French fries and a side salad.
$26
Oggi Gourmet

Oggi Gourmet

American • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 1.1 mi • 31 min
Steve's House Roasted Turkey
yellow cheese, smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato
$14.03
Steve's Egg Sandwich
w/Bacon, Sausage or Ham
$11.16
Tomato Basil
A rustic version of the classic
$22.58
Caesar Salad
Mayo/Roasted Red Pepper
$14.69
DIG INN

DIG INN

4.5
(1k+)
• Healthy • Vegetarian
$0 delivery fee • 1.6 mi • 25 min
"Dig Inn is my go to when I'm looking for a quick but healthy meal. Everything I've tried here is absolutely delicious, cooked from scratch, and very reasonably priced. They have an excellent selection of proteins and hot/cold sides making it really easy to enjoy a healthy meal on the go."
"Enjoyed the custom veg bowl (w/chicken breast) and the seared salmon; the veggies were fresh and delicious. The salmon was a bit overcooked but I expected that. Overall this was a good bargain."
Custom Dig Protein
Choose three market sides and one protein.
$17.32
Classic DIG
Charred chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, charred broccoli with lemon, brown rice, with garlic aioli on the side.
$16.69
Hot Honey Chicken Bowl
Charred chicken, sheet tray carrots, charred broccoli with lemon, Jasper Hill mac and cheese, with maple honey sriracha on the side.
$17.11
Flourless Brownie
Fudgy chocolate sweet potato brownie.
$3.68
Wingstop

Wingstop

4.2
(5k+)
• Dinner • Chicken Tenders
$0 delivery fee • 4.8 mi • 45 min
"I lit crave and ador Wingstop like my whole family wouldnt mind eating this especially there hot honey rub, lemon pepper, plain and more flavor wings we love their fries and corn"
"I got a 10 piece of flats half mild half lemon pepper and a five piece mild boneless wings and these are the boneless wings that they sent me they're dry. Also, the mild flats they don't even look like they're mild horrible horrible horrible service at this location. Also the label on my bag was lifted"
10 pc Wing Combo
10 Boneless or Classic (Bone-In) wings with up to 2 flavors, regular fries or veggie sticks, 1 dip and a 20oz drink
$19.95
Boneless Meal Deal For 2
Comes with 20 Boneless Wings in your choice of 4 flavors, with a large fry and 2 dips. (Feeds 2-3)
$21.49
10 Wings
10 Boneless or Classic (Bone-In) wings with up to 2 flavors. (Dip not included)
$17.23
6 pc Wing Combo
6 Boneless or Classic (Bone-In) wings with up to 2 flavors, regular fries or veggie sticks, 1 dip and a 20oz drink
$15.63
Life Alive Organic Cafe

Life Alive Organic Cafe

4.7
(600+)
• American • Healthy
$0 delivery fee • 0.7 mi • 26 min
Trending
"So good! Beware the Miso Soup has a little spicy kick to it (I'm spice sensitive). Hearty and delicious!"
"Ordered a wrap and it was basically all bread with barely any ingredients in the wrap. Order from the Cambridge location on Mass Ave if you want good quality. This one is consistently terrible. "
Spicy Peanut Noodles
Sticky sesame tofu, shaved vegetables, jalapeño, black sesame seeds, peanut crumble & ramen noodles with peanut lime sauce. Contains peanuts, wheat, sesame, soy and allium. VG, DF
$17.3
Green Goddess
Avocado, broccoli & kale with tofu, brown rice and ginger tamari sauce. Contains soy and allium. VG, DF, GF, NF
$17.89
Thai Peanut Power
Edamame, quinoa, sticky sesame tofu, kale, cucumber, red bell pepper, shaved vegetables, tamari almonds, peanut lime & sesame ginger dressings. Contains peanuts, almonds, sesame, allium and soy. VG, DF, GF.
$18.21
Rainbow Harvest
Whipped sweet potato, beets, carrots, broccoli, kale, tofu & brown rice with ginger tamari sauce. Contains soy, allium and coconut. VG, DF, GF
$16.72
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

4.3
(18k+)
• American • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 4.5 mi • 46 min
"The Spicy Chicken Sandwich was crispy but still juicy, and still hot even after ~25 mins delivery. Best fast food chicken sandwich I've ever had. Cajun Mashed Potatoes with Cajun Gravy were creamy, smooth, and had a good amount of spice. "
"This has to be the best Popeyes Chicken that I've had. Pieces were larger and jucier than most and the spicy batter was extremely flavorful."
4Pc Signature Chicken
4 pieces of our signature chicken, marinated for 12hrs in our traditional savory Louisiana herbs and seasonings then battered up with our crunchy southern coating and fried until golden brown.
$14.45
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
A juicy chicken breast fillet marinated in Popeyes seasonings, hand battered and breaded in our buttermilk system, fried until golden brown. Sandwiched between two buttery toasted brioche buns, topped with our barrel cured pickle slices and spicy mayo.
$7.34
Classic Chicken Sandwich
A juicy chicken breast fillet marinated in Popeyes seasonings, hand battered and breaded in our buttermilk system, fried until golden brown. Sandwiched between two buttery toasted brioche buns, topped with our barrel cured pickle slices and classic mayo.
$7.45
Cajun Fries
5 pieces of our famous chicken tenders marinated in mouthwatering Louisiana herbs and seasonings then hand battered and breaded in our crunchy southern coating. Fried until golden brown. Includes dipping sauce.
$5.37
Als South Street Cafe

Als South Street Cafe

4.8
(500+)
• American • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 4.4 mi • 32 min
"I love the simple Lady Cafe special so much, today I ordered a large and I will eat it all weekend! The bread is unmatchable, the ingredients are always fresh, and the basil added is perfect! I barely ever stray. So, I am not working in Boston anymore but I can't get away from the craving so I order it delivered. It's the best."
"Love Al's but was dis in this Italian’s Italian / Chachi’s Choice it was very skimpy on the meats and loaded with veggies. Hoping this was just a bad day. Will still be ordering the Chicken Salad sub regularly. Its the best one in Boston!"
Steak and Cheese
Old school steak and cheese. Seasoned steak and American cheese topped with your choice of toppings. On our fresh baked bread.
$17.37
Chicken Salad / Freddie's Favorite
Chunks of grilled chicken, mixed with just the right amount of mayonnaise and seasonings. Your choice of toppings. “Best Chicken Salad In The City.” On our fresh baked bread.
$17.07
Italian’s Italian / Chachi’s Choice
Mortadella, Genoa salami, sweet Capicola and Provolone cheese, drizzled olive oil and balsamic vinegar and your choice of toppings. On our fresh baked bread. Please specify toppings!!!! All Italians come with oil and vinegar unless otherwise specified. *Contains nuts.
$17.07
Albacore Tuna / Big O’s Best
Top of the line albacore tuna with mayonnaise and your choice of toppings. “Best Tuna In The City.” On our fresh baked bread.
$16.94
North End Bakery - 70 S Market St

North End Bakery - 70 S Market St

American • Bakery
$0 delivery fee • 3.2 mi • 41 min
7” tres leches
Light sponge cake soaked with caramel milk syrup, combined with smooth caramel mousse cream.
$14
Caramel brownie Square
Layers of fudge brownie, smooth caramel cream and more brownie chunks, all finished with caramel sauce and oat crisp topping.
$12
7” fresh strawberry forest
Rich moist chocolate cake combined with strawberries and whipped cream, garnished with dark chocolate curls.
$14
Boston Cream
A Boston classic! White cake filled with a creamy Bavarian pastry cream and then finished off with milk chocolate ganache.
$12

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