Mass Ave Diner – American
This bustling neighborhood cornerstone hums with the comforting clatter of coffee mugs and the savory aroma of sizzling griddles, offering a soulful sanctuary for breakfast lovers. The kitchen masterfully bridges the gap between classic comfort and global flair, serving up everything from syrup-drenched French toast sandwiches to vibrant plates of Gallo Pinto and golden fried chicken nestled atop sweet corn cakes. Whether you are tucking into a hearty egg combo or a nourishing harvest bowl, the sun-drenched space invites you to linger over a meal that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly modern.
906, Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02139 +16178645301 https://massavediner.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Mass Ave Diner
Dairy-Free at Mass Ave Diner
Mass Ave Diner in Cambridge has 14 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side of Fresh Vegetables, Omelet and Toast/Home Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Mass Ave Diner
Mass Ave Diner in Cambridge has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side of Fresh Vegetables, Omelet and Fresh Fruit. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Mass Ave Diner
Mass Ave Diner in Cambridge has 30 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bagel & Cream Cheese, Side of Fresh Vegetables and Omelet. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Mass Ave Diner
Mass Ave Diner in Cambridge has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Omelet, Classic Roast Coffee and Fresh Fruit. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Mass Ave Diner
Mass Ave Diner in Cambridge has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Omelet, Classic Roast Coffee and Fresh Fruit. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Mass Ave Diner
Mass Ave Diner in Cambridge has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Omelet, Hand Cut Fries and Classic Roast Coffee. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Mass Ave Diner
Mass Ave Diner in Cambridge has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Omelet and Fresh Fruit. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Mass Ave Diner
Mass Ave Diner in Cambridge has 13 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side of Fresh Vegetables, Toast/Home Fries and Rice and Beans. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Mass Ave Diner
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Muffin | 252.1 g | 58.1 g |
| Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich | 105.6 g | 34.2 g |
| Omelet | 2.6 g | 24.1 g |
| Classic Roast Coffee | 0 g | 21.2 g |
| Harvest Bowl | 21 g | 19.6 g |
| Vegan Breakfast Bowl | 40.1 g | 18.6 g |
| Hand Cut Sweet Potato Fries | 46.4 g | 17.2 g |
| Toast/Home Fries | 76.5 g | 16.5 g |
| Reuben | 23.1 g | 16.1 g |
| Huevos Rancheros | 58.4 g | 15.4 g |
| Fresh Fruit | 0 g | 15.3 g |
| Coffee & Caramel | 71.6 g | 10.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Breakfast Favorites
- Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich - $5.5: Egg and melted cheese on a toasted sandwich Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- French Toast Breakfast Sandwich - $14: Any Breakfast Sandwich served between French Toast Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Fried Chicken and Corn Cakes - $18: Served with Homemade Strawberry Sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Gallo Pinto - $14: Eggs, Corn Tortillas, Rice and Beans, Plantains, Grilled Queso Fresco Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Harvest Bowl - $15: Sweet Potato, Sauteed Spinach, Corn, Avocado, Rice and Beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Huevos Rancheros - $12: Eggs on Top of a Crunchy Tortilla with Salsa, Cheese and Home Fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Vegan Breakfast Bowl - $15: Sauteed Veggies, Plantains, Avocado, Rice and Beans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
Breakfast Combinations
- 1 Egg Combo - $7: Served with Home Fries and Toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- 2 Egg Combo - $8: Served with Home Fries and Toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- 3 Egg Combo - $9: Served with Home Fries and Toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Omelet - $10: Fluffy eggs with choice of sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
Pancakes & French Toast
- Buttermilk Pancakes - $11: Signature recipe Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Corncakes - $13: Served with strawberry sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Dave’s Banana Nut Pancakes - $12: Fluffy pancakes loaded with banana and nuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Donnie’s Blackberry Raspberry Pancakes - $13: Topped with fresh banana Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- French Toast - $10: Made with Fresh Challah Bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Karolina’s Chocolate Chip and Cranberry Pancakes - $12: Chocolate chips and sweet cranberries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
Sandwiches & Burgers
- Chicken Caesar Wrap - $14: Served with slaw and a pickle Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Jack Sandwich - $15: Grilled or breaded with pepperjack and bacon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Homecooked Turkey Club - $14: Served with slaw and a pickle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mass Ave BLT - $12: Topped with avocado Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mass Ave Grilled Cheese - $12: Bacon, tomato, pepperjack, Swiss and provolone cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Pork Sandwich - $14: Served with slaw and a pickle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Reuben - $14: Corned beef or turkey Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Homemade Burger - $14: Served with choice of fries or onion rings Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Burger - $14: Served with choice of fries or onion rings Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides & Extras
- Bagel & Cream Cheese - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Croissant - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Fresh Fruit - $5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Grilled Queso Fresco - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hand Battered Onion Rings - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hand Cut Fries - $4 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hand Cut Sweet Potato Fries - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Muffin - $4: Blueberry, Corn, or Pistachio Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Rice and Beans - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Fresh Vegetables - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Toast/Home Fries - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
Beverages
- Classic Roast Coffee - $4: Atomic Roasters Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- On Tap Cold Brew Coffee - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Coffee & Caramel - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Café Mocha - $5
- Cold Brew Ice Tea - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Espresso - $5
- Fresh Fruit Smoothie - $6
- Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice - $5
- Herbal Tea - $3
- Soft Drinks - $3: Coke, Diet Coke, Ginger Ale, Apple Juice, Cranberry Juice, Spindrift Lemon Seltzer
- Orange or Grapefruit Mimosa - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Might Squirrel Cloud Candy IPA - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Narragansett - $5
Frequently Asked Questions about Mass Ave Diner
- Is Mass Ave Diner dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Mass Ave Diner has 14 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side of Fresh Vegetables, Omelet and Toast/Home Fries.
- What can I eat at Mass Ave Diner on a dairy-free diet?
- Side of Fresh Vegetables, Omelet and Toast/Home Fries carry the dairy-free tag, out of 14 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Mass Ave Diner have vegan options?
- Yes. 13 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Side of Fresh Vegetables and Toast/Home Fries.
- Is Mass Ave Diner gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Mass Ave Diner?
- Muffin, at roughly 58.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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