Opening hours
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Typical hours for American restaurants in Cambridge
Most American restaurants in Cambridge open around 9:45 AM and close around 9:00 PM on weekdays; 100% are open on Sundays and 38% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Based on 8 similar places in our guide.
Location & directions
2 Columbia StreetCambridge, MA 02139
About Althea
Looking for an American restaurant in Cambridge? Althea is at 2 Columbia Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts. It is one of 317 places to eat and drink we list in Cambridge.
Available service options are dine-in.
For questions or orders, call (617) 349-2967.
Quick facts
- Category
- American Restaurant
- Address
- 2 Columbia Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
- Phone
- (617) 349-2967
- Listing updated
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Popular times (typical for American restaurants)
American restaurants are usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 10 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns and the usual opening hours of American restaurants in Cambridge.
Typical prices for American restaurants in Massachusetts
Based on 45 menus with 3,193 priced items from American restaurants in Massachusetts, the median menu item costs $13.99, and half of all items are priced between $9.00 and $19.00.
We don’t have Althea’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what American restaurants in Massachusetts typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Caesar Salad | 40% | $14.00 |
| French Fries | 27% | $5.97 |
| Grilled Cheese | 24% | $10.00 |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 20% | $9.99 |
| Fried Pickles | 18% | $12.38 |
| Baked Haddock | 18% | $24.15 |
| Chicken Fingers | 18% | $10.97 |
| Onion Rings | 18% | $8.25 |
Calculated from 45 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Althea there are 77 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 174 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (31), Bakeries & Desserts (17), Bars & Pubs (13), and Pizza (11).
Competition is healthy: 5 other American restaurants are within a mile and 53 within three miles. The closest is Brookline Lunch, 0.1 mi away.
54 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- VietnameseSaigon Babylon< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsPraliné French Patisserie< 0.1 mi
- Indian & South AsianDesi Dhaba< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeTea-Dō Central Sq< 0.1 mi
- Asian & PacificShōjō Cambridge< 0.1 mi
What to expect at an American restaurant
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Althea located?
Althea is located at 2 Columbia Street, Cambridge, MA 02139.
What is the phone number of Althea?
You can call Althea at (617) 349-2967.
Does Althea offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Althea. Listed service options: dine-in.
What else is near Althea?
There are 174 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Althea. Nearby options include Saigon Babylon (< 0.1 mi), Praliné French Patisserie (< 0.1 mi), and Desi Dhaba (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other American restaurants near Althea?
5 other American restaurants within a mile. The closest is Brookline Lunch, 0.1 mi away.
How much do American restaurants in Massachusetts cost?
Based on 45 menus with 3,193 priced items from American restaurants in Massachusetts, the median menu item costs $13.99, and half of all items are priced between $9.00 and $19.00.
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