CambridgeSide is a place to shop, dine, indulge and relax. Nestled alongside the scenic Charles River, the center is home to your favorite shops and restaurants, such as Zara, Mango, Apple, Sephora, T.J.Maxx, lululemon, Victoria’s Secret and more. Enjoy casual dining at The Cheesecake Factory, Gato Exotico, or visit CanalSide Food + Drink with 13 eateries, weekly events and waterfront bar. CambridgeSide is located near top attractions such as Charles Riverboat, Museum of Science, Boston Duck Tours and just steps from Kendall Square and Boston.
Many customers expressed disappointment over the limited selection of stores, with several noting that many popular shops have closed.
Food Court
The food court received mixed reviews, with some praising the new renovations while others criticized the lack of appealing options and high prices.
Cleanliness
The mall is generally described as clean, but some reviews mentioned it feeling dirty or underwhelming.
Parking Issues
Customers frequently complained about expensive and inconvenient parking options.
Overall Experience
Overall, the mall is seen as lacking vibrancy and appeal compared to its former glory, with many customers feeling it has become a 'dead mall'.
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Mook Flambe
6 days ago
1.0
The people that work for the mall are miserable and make it seem like you shouldn’t be there. Cleaning every little thing around your area and interrupting crucial business conversations. Security makes it seem like less of a community too, especially with the constant harassment for just hanging out with your friends. Lots of musicians and artists used to hang there, but they are long gone now. This is why malls are dying. Amazon will take your jobs very soon. Stay mad.
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Joel Rodriguez
Jan 24, 2026
5.0
Great selections
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Thomas
Jan 3, 2026
4.0
It’s an alright mall in a pretty decent location. Just wish it was closer to the T.
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nick peloquin
Dec 28, 2025
5.0
I'm on anti-depressants.
I thought i knew self-hating brainrot.
Come for the late term Capitalism. Stay for the food court and the nice place to walk around with the old people.
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Roberta Steinhorn
Dec 27, 2025
5.0
Love this upgraded city mall. Beautiful, with plenty of specialty shops. Food court is top notch, with healthy dining choices