European
The Smoot Standard
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Dinner
Warm Focaccia
Ricotta, Red Pepper Jam, EVOO$8.00
Fried Olives
Black Pepper Cream Cheese$8.00
French Onion Dip & Potato Chips
House Potato Chips$8.00Bluefish Pate
Served with Toast$12.00
Baked Meatballs
Marinara, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Burrata, Toasted Breadcrumbs$18.00Eggplant Parmesan
Mozzarella, Marinara, Basil$14.00
Crispy Mushrooms
Togarashi Mayo$13.00
Burrata
Pomegranate, Arugula, Walnut-Lemon Gremolata, Proscuitto, Toast$16.00Cheese Garlic Bread
Marinara, Mozzarella, Basil$12.00
Mixed Greens
Fresh and Dried Olives, Red Onion, Ricotta Salata, Green Goddess Dressing, Bird Seed$11.00Little Gem Caesar
Shaved Fennel, Brioche Croutons, Golden Raisins, Caesar Dressing, Parmesan$12.00
Grain Bowl
Farro, Roasted Beets & Butternut Squash, Spinach, Pumpkin Seeds, Golden Raisins, Ricotta, Lime-Thyme Dressing$13.00
Banh Mi
House Roasted Pork Loin, Carrot, Cilantro, Pickled Cucumber & Jalapenos, Cilantro-Kewpie Mayo$15.00
Cuban
Pulled Pork, Ham, Swiss, House Pickles, Mojo, Spicy Mustard$15.00
Beef Brisket & Swiss Melt
Balsamic Onions, Whole Grain Mustard$15.00
Grilled Chicken BLT
Applewood Bacon, Arugula, Tomato, Black Pepper Mayo, Brioche$15.00
Burger
Vermont Cheddar, Russian, Arugula, House Pickles, Brioche$22.00
Chicken Milanese
Arugula, Kale Pesto, Parmesan$19.00
Chicken Fettuccine
Grilled Chicken, Lemon, Heavy Cream, Capers, Red Onion$19.00
Pesto Pasta
Pistachio Pesto, Lemon, Chili, Parm, Breadcrumbs$16.00
Spaghetti Marinara
Basil, Parm$16.00
Coffee / Tea / Soft Drinks
Hot Drinks
Drip Coffee
SQ1’s Thaddeus Blend plum • cocoa • brown sugar$3.50+
Café au Lait
SQ1’s Thaddeus Blend with steamed milk.$4.00+
Double Espresso
SQ1’s Thaddeus espresso, 2oz. plum • cocoa • brown sugar$4.00
Americano
Double espresso with hot water, 12oz.$4.00
Cubano
Double espresso & brown sugar, 2oz.$4.00
Macchiato
Double espresso with a dollop of steamed milk, 3oz.$4.25
Cortado
Double espresso with steamed milk, 4oz.$4.50
Cappuccino
Double espresso with steamed milk, 8oz.$5.00
Latte
Double espresso with steamed milk, 12oz.$5.00+
Mocha
Double espresso with steamed milk & chocolate syrup, 12oz.$5.50+
Hot Chocolate
Steamed milk & chocolate syrup, 12oz.$5.00+
Chai Latte
Chai tea & steamed milk, 12oz.$4.50+
Matcha Latte
House-made matcha tea syrup & steamed milk, 12 oz.$4.50+
Hot Tea
Selection from MEM Tea, 12oz.$4.00
London Fog
$5.00
Lavender Honey Latte (NEW SPECIAL)
$6.00+
Gingerbread Latte
$6.00+
Peppermint Mocha
$5.50+
Iced Drinks
Iced Coffee
SQ1’s Thaddeus Blend, over ice. plum • cocoa • brown sugar$3.50+
Iced Espresso
SQ1’s Thaddeus espresso over ice, 4oz.$4.00
Iced Americano
Double espresso with cold water over ice, 16oz.$4.00
Iced Cubano
Double espresso & brown sugar over ice, 4oz.$4.00
Iced Latte
Double espresso with milk over ice, 16oz.$5.00+
Iced Mocha
Double espresso with milk & chocolate syrup over ice, 16oz.$5.50+
Iced Chai Latte
Chai tea & milk over ice, 16oz.$4.50+
Iced Matcha Latte
House-made matcha tea syrup & milk over ice, 16oz.$4.50+
Iced Tea
Selection from MEM Tea, 16oz.$3.50+
Kombucha
Katalyst Kombucha served straight from the tap, 16oz.$7.00+
Jasmin Tea Lemonade
$5.00+
Passion Fruit Nojito (NEW SPECIAL)
$6.50+
Coconut Lemonade (NEW SPECIAL)
$6.50+
Canned/Bottled Bev
Polar Seltzer (unflavored)
$3.00Spindrift
$3.00Orange Juice - Natalie's
$6.00Strawberry Lemonade - Natalie's
$5.00Lemonade - Natalie's
$5.00
Sprite
Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free$3.00Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love$3.00
Diet Coke
Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink$3.00Sanpellegrino Aranciata Rossa
$4.00Sanpellegrino Limonata
$4.00Poland Spring Water
$3.00Root Beer
$4.00Mockly
$8.00fanta
$3.00
Merch/Retail Coffee
Kombucha
$0.00
Katalyst Kombucha served straight from the tap, 16oz.
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All hours
| Sunday | 8:00 am - 2:45 pm |
| Monday | 8:00 am - 2:45 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:00 am - 8:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00 am - 8:45 pm |
| Thursday | 8:00 am - 8:45 pm |
| Friday | 8:00 am - 8:45 pm |
| Saturday | 8:00 am - 8:45 pm |
Restaurant info
Welcome to The Smoot Standard, a neighborhood café, restaurant, and bar in Central Square, Cambridge. By day, we serve freshly brewed coffee, daily-baked pastries, and a variety of breakfast and lunch options in a casual, walk-up setting. By night, the space transforms into a vibrant dinner destination with seasonal dishes, craft cocktails, wine, and beer. Our mission is to provide genuine hospitality in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere for all occasions—whether you're grabbing a quick coffee, enjoying a meal with friends, or hosting a private event. We’re located between MIT and Harvard, offering a space for the community to gather, connect, and unwind. With a menu focused on quality ingredients and seasonal flavors, we’re here to make your day—or night—better. Come for coffee, stay for dinner, and return for a cocktail.
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