Althea – American
Althea unfolds as a soulful sanctuary where the comforting nostalgia of golden-griddled muffins and flaky biscuits meets the sophisticated allure of a modern coastal bistro. The kitchen masterfully balances textures and temperatures, pairing the crisp snap of fried green tomatoes with the silky elegance of salmon crudo and the smoky, indulgent richness of BBQ oysters. Every dish, from the earthy depth of mushroom arancini to the savory complexity of a BBQ duck crepe, celebrates a thoughtful harmony of rustic charm and contemporary culinary finesse.
2, Columbia Street, Cambridge, MA, 02139 +16173492967 https://altheacentralsq.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Snacks & Appetizers
- Griddled Blueberry Muffin - $7: maple Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Greg's Biscuit - $6: honey butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mushroom Arancini - $13: lemon, herb aioli, parmesan Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deviled Eggs - $5: bacon & chow chow Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Oyster of the Day - $3: the usual suspects Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Oysters - $15: garlic butter, althea bbq, bacon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Crudo - $16: puffed farro, pickled mushroom, black garlic aioli Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Green Tomatoes - $12: pimento, chow chow Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Duck Crepe - $16: apple-onion puree, asian pear & kohlrabi slaw Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- French Onion Soup - $16: shreddy beef brisket, potato focaccia, gruyere Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Little Gem Caesar - $14: cracker paper, white anchovy, parmesan Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Farm Lettuce Salad - $14: smoked feta, almonds, pomegranate, lemon-honey vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smokey Corn Chowder - $14: chili oil, red potatoes, local corn Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Warm Beet Salad - $15: black garlic yogurt, chicories, pepitas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Spicy Crab Spaghetti - $29: green & jonah crab, black breadcrumbs Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Gnocchi - $27: smokey wild mushroom ragu, marsala, piave Available at: dinner, lunch
- Althea Cheeseburger - $18: brisket, special sauce, shredduce, pickles, smoked onion, fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked 1/2 Chicken - $31: creamy grits, roasted brussels, lemony black garlic jus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Beef Brisket - $33: whipped potatoes, collard greens, horseradish cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Block Island Swordfish - $29: celeriac, roasted peppers, leeks, pine nuts Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Norwegian Salmon - $30: spaghetti squash, dino kale, salsa verde Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Brunch Specialties
- Cinnamon Swirl Shortstack - $13: vanilla icing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Sausage & Egg & Cheese - $13: house breakfast sausage, american cheese, home fries Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Eggs Benedict - $15: pulled pork or gravlax, house english muffin, bearnaise, home fries Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pork Belly & Eggs - $14: burnt end pork belly skewers, scrambled eggs, potatoes Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Shrimp and Grits - $17: anson mill grits, tasso ham, fried egg Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Flat Iron Steak & Eggs - $25: smoked potatoes, salsa verde, fried eggs Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mushroom Omelette - $15: goat cheese, home fries, toast Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
Sides
- Smoked Potatoes - $13: chipotle aioli, tangy cabbage Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Brussels - $16: parm, bacon, egg Dietary tags: High-Fiber, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Ribs - $4: tomatillo BBQ Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broccolini - $14: whipped ricotta, piave Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Draft Beer
- Coors Light - $5: 4.2%
- Ten Bends x Althea Pilsner - $11: 5% Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Lone Pine Blueberry Sparkler - $9: 5.5% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Grimms Weisse Wheat - $11: 5.5% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Vitamin Sea Rotating IPA - $13: MA Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Cocktails
- Blossoms Bloomin' - $14: orange bourbon, bully boy amaro, orange blossom, lemon, ginger Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Sunshine Daydream - $14: tangerine-rosemary gin, VT pheobus vermouth, eldeflower, bubbly Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Orange is the New Pink - $14: pink peppercorn mezcal, aperol, blood orange, rose water, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Friend of the Devil - $14: roasted red pepper tequila, guajillo syrup, grapefruit, ancho reyes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
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