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On-Campus

Harkness Commons contains Harkness Cafeteria ("The Hark"), a full-service cafeteria, and the Harkbox Café/Pub. The online menu for The Hark is updated weekly for your convenience.

Harkness Cafeteria Hours

  • Monday - Thursday:
    7:30 am - 10:30 am: Breakfast (Continental only after 10:00 am)
    11:30 am - 2:30 pm: Lunch
    2:30 pm - 5:00 pm: Snacks
    5:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Dinner
    7:30 pm - 10:00 pm: Late Night
  • Friday:
    7:30 am - 10:30 am: Breakfast (Continental only after 10:00 am)
    11:30 am - 2:30 pm: Lunch
    2:30 pm - 5:00 pm: Snacks
  • Saturday and Sunday:
    10:30 am - 2:30 pm: Brunch

Harkbox Café Hours

  • Monday - Friday: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm

The Hark Pub

  • Monday - Thursday: 7:00 pm - 12:00 am
  • Friday: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Off-Campus

There are many restaurants within walking distance of HLS, and many more in the greater Boston area. Information about some local restaurants is listed below.

  • Boca Grande - 1728 Mass Ave, Cambridge - (617) 354-7400 - Mexican
  • Bruegger's Bagels - 1876 Mass Ave, Cambridge - (617) 576-6163 - Bagels
  • Cambridge Common - 1667 Mass Ave, Cambridge - (617) 547-1228 - Pub Food
  • ChangSho - 1712 Mass Ave, Cambridge - (617) 547-6565 - Chinese
  • Dali - 415 Washington St, Somerville - (617) 661-3254 - Spanish Tapas
  • EVOO - 118 Beacon St, Somerville - (617) 661-3866 - Eclectic
  • Indian Club - 1755 Mass Ave, Cambridge - (617) 491-7750 - Indian
  • Kebab Factory - 414 Washington St, Somerville - (617) 354-4996 - Indian
  • Legal Sea Foods - 20 University Rd, Cambridge - (617) 491-9400 - Seafood
  • Montrose Spa - 1646 Mass Ave, Cambridge - (617)547-5053 - Sandwiches
  • O'Sullivan's - 282 Beacon St, Somerville - (617) 492-7773 - Burgers/Pub Food
  • Oxford Spa - 102 Oxford St, Cambridge - (617) 661-6988 - Sandwiches
  • Petsi Pies - 285 Beacon St, Somerville - (617) 661-7437 - Bakery
  • Porter Exchange - 1815 Mass Ave, Cambridge - Multiple small Japanese restaurants, ranging from Sushi Bars to Udon Joints.
  • Rosie's Bakery - 1796 Mass Ave, Cambridge - (617) 902-2029 - Bakery/Cafe
  • Rustic Kitchen - 1815 Mass Ave, Cambridge - (617) 354-7766 - Italian/Mediterranean Bistro
  • Seoul Food - 1759 Mass Ave, Cambridge - (617) 864-6299 - Korean
  • Tamarind House - 1790 Mass Ave, Cambridge - (617) 278-2121 - Thai
  • Temple Bar - 1688 Mass Ave, Cambridge - (617) 547-5055 - Upscale Bar
  • Three Aces - 1613 Mass Ave, Cambridge - (617) 491-2884 - Pizza/Subs
  • West Side Lounge - 1680 Mass Ave, Cambridge - (617) 441-5566 - Upscale Bar
  • White Hen Pantry - 1868 Mass Ave, Cambridge - (617) 547-7255 - 24-Hour Sandwiches
  • Zoe's Restaurant - 289 Beacon St, Somerville - (617) 864-6265 - Chinese

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