Discovery Cafe Menu

157 6th St, Cambridge, MA 02141, United States
$$$ Cafe
(65 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

Welcome to Discovery Cafe, nestled at 157 6th St, Cambridge, MA. This cozy spot has quickly become a favorite for locals seeking hearty breakfast options and quick bites. The menu highlights include their mouthwatering breakfast sandwiches, from the classic Egg Only to the savory Ham, Egg, and Cheese, each crafted with care to ensure quality. The breakfast bowls, such as the loaded Breakfast Bowl with scrambled eggs and boomboom sauce, are perfect for those needing a wholesome start to their day.

Additionally, their deli sandwiches, including the distinctive California Sandwich with sliced smoked turkey and avocado, offer delightful variety for lunch. Patrons rave about the friendly staff and the welcoming atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for construction workers and busy professionals alike. Overall, Discovery Cafe is a charming place where great food meets genuine warmth, making it a must-visit for any food enthusiast in the area.

Breakfast (6am-11am) - Baked Goods

  • Bagel With Butter

    Your choice of bagel, served with butter.

    US$2.95
  • Bagel W/Cream Cheese

    Your choice of bagel, served with cream cheese.

    US$3.95
  • Croissant

    Plain soft butter croissants.

    US$3.95
  • Muffin

    Your choice of muffin. Also available toasted with butter.

    US$3.95

Breakfast (6am-11am) - Breakfast Sandwiches

  • Egg Only Sandwich

    An egg on your choice of bread.

    US$4.75
  • Egg+Cheese Sandwich

    Egg and cheese on your choice of bread.

    US$4.95
  • 1 Protein & Cheese Sandwich (No Egg)

    You choice of protein with cheese on bread, without egg.

    US$5.95
  • Ham+Egg Sandwich

    Ham and egg on your choice of bread.

    US$5.95
  • Ham, Egg, Cheese Sandwich

    Ham, egg, and cheese on your choice of bread.

    US$6.95
  • Sausage+Egg Sandwich

    Sausage and egg on your choice of bread.

    US$5.95
  • Sausage, Egg, Cheese Sandwich

    Sausage, egg, and cheese on your choice of bread.

    US$6.95
  • Bacon+Egg Sandwich

    Bacon and egg on your choice of bread.

    US$5.95
  • Bacon, Egg, Cheese Sandwich

    Bacon, egg, and cheese on your choice of bread.

    US$6.95
  • Bacon, Sausage, Egg, Cheese Sandwich

    Bacon, sausage, egg, and cheese on your choice of bread.

    US$7.95
  • Ham, Egg, Cheese On SUB Roll

    Ham, egg, and cheese on a sub roll.

    US$8.95

Breakfast (6am-11am) - Breakfast Burritos

  • Breakfast Burrito

    Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, american cheese, and boom boom sauce in wrap.

    US$8.95
  • Build-Your-Own Burrito

    The option to "Build Your Own Breakfast Burrito" with your desired filling.

    US$8.95
  • Corned Beef Burrito

    Scrambled eggs, corned beef hash, american cheese, and boom boom sauce in wrap.

    US$8.95
  • Morning Veggie Burrito

    Scrambled eggs, mixed veggies, home fries, american cheese, and boom boom sauce in wrap.

    US$8.95

Breakfast (6am-11am) - Breakfast Bowls

  • Breakfast Bowl

    Scrambled eggs, american cheese, bacon, sausage, and boom-boom sauce.

    US$8.95
  • Full Breakfast

    Eggs, 1 sausage, 2 slices of bacon, home fries, and toast.

    US$11.95
  • Breakfast Side

    A side portion of (4 slices) bacon, (2 patties) sausage, or (16oz) home fries.

    US$5.95

Baked Goods

  • Bagel With Butter

    Your choice of bagel, served with butter.

    US$2.95
  • Bagel W/Cream Cheese

    Your choice of bagel, served with cream cheese.

    US$3.95
  • Croissant

    Plain soft butter croissants.

    US$3.95
  • Muffin

    Your choice of muffin. Also available toasted with butter.

    US$3.95

Breakfast Sandwiches

  • Egg Only Sandwich

    An egg on your choice of bread.

    US$4.75
  • Egg+Cheese Sandwich

    Egg and cheese on your choice of bread.

    US$4.95
  • 1 Protein & Cheese Sandwich (No Egg)

    You choice of protein with cheese on bread, without egg.

    US$5.95
  • Ham+Egg Sandwich

    Ham and egg on your choice of bread.

    US$5.95
  • Ham, Egg, Cheese Sandwich

    Ham, egg, and cheese on your choice of bread.

    US$6.95
  • Sausage+Egg Sandwich

    Sausage and egg on your choice of bread.

    US$5.95
  • Sausage, Egg, Cheese Sandwich

    Sausage, egg, and cheese on your choice of bread.

    US$6.95
  • Bacon+Egg Sandwich

    Bacon and egg on your choice of bread.

    US$5.95
  • Bacon, Egg, Cheese Sandwich

    Bacon, egg, and cheese on your choice of bread.

    US$6.95
  • Bacon, Sausage, Egg, Cheese Sandwich

    Bacon, sausage, egg, and cheese on your choice of bread.

    US$7.95
  • Ham, Egg, Cheese On SUB Roll

    Ham, egg, and cheese on a sub roll.

    US$8.95

Breakfast Burritos

  • Breakfast Burrito

    Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, american cheese, and boom boom sauce in wrap.

    US$8.95
  • Build-Your-Own Burrito

    The option to "Build Your Own Breakfast Burrito" with your desired filling.

    US$8.95
  • Corned Beef Burrito

    Scrambled eggs, corned beef hash, american cheese, and boom boom sauce in wrap.

    US$8.95
  • Morning Veggie Burrito

    Scrambled eggs, mixed veggies, home fries, american cheese, and boom boom sauce in wrap.

    US$8.95

Breakfast Bowls

  • Breakfast Bowl

    Scrambled eggs, american cheese, bacon, sausage, and boom-boom sauce.

    US$8.95
  • Full Breakfast

    Eggs, 1 sausage, 2 slices of bacon, home fries, and toast.

    US$11.95
  • Breakfast Side

    A side portion of (4 slices) bacon, (2 patties) sausage, or (16oz) home fries.

    US$5.95

Lunch Menu - Deli Sandwiches

  • BLT Sandwich

    Bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on your choice of bread.

    US$11.95
  • California Sandwich

    Sliced smoked turkey, avocado, bacon, pepperjack cheese, and tomato.

    US$12.95
  • Chicken Salad

    Chicken salad (chicken, celery, mayo) made with your choice of toppings and bread.

    US$11.95
  • Crimson Sandwich

    Lean roast beef, extra-sharp cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, and horseradish on your choice of bread.

    US$11.95
  • Grilled Chicken

    Grilled chicken made with your choice of toppings and bread.

    US$11.95
  • Ham & Cheese Sandwich

    Deli ham made on your selection of bread, cheese, and optional toppings.

    US$11.95
  • Roast Beef Sandwich

    Deli roast beef slices with your choice of toppings and bread.

    US$11.95
  • Caprese Sandwich

    Fresh sliced tomatoes, basil leaves, and mozzarella cheese on your choice of bread.

    US$11.95
  • Thanksgiving Sandwich

    Smoked deli turkey, cranberry sauce, and stuffing on your choice of bread.

    US$11.95
  • Tuna Salad Sandwich

    Tuna salad made with your choice of toppings and bread.

    US$11.95
  • Turkey And Cheese Sandwich

    Deli turkey slices and cheese with your choice of toppings and bread.

    US$11.95

Lunch Menu - Pressed Sandwiches

  • Grilled Cheese

    Grilled american cheese sandwich, toasted, and made with your choice of toppings and bread.

    US$8.50
  • Chicken Parmesan

    Breaded chicken breast, marinara sauce, with mozzarella & parmesan cheese on a sub.

    US$11.95
  • Meatball Sandwich

    Traditional beef & pork meatballs with marinara sauce on a sub roll. Cheese is an additional add-on.

    US$11.95
  • Steak And Cheese Sub

    Traditional steak and cheese, toasted, and made with your choice of cheese and optional toppings.

    US$12.50
  • Chicken Bacon Jalapeño Melt

    Grilled chicken, bacon strips, pepperjack cheese, on your choice of a sub or wrap, topped with tomatoes, lettuce, ranch, and pickled jalapeños.

    US$11.95
  • Steak, Egg, And Cheese

    Shredded steak and scrambled egg made with your choice of toppings and bread.

    US$13.95
  • Steak Bomb

    Steak, cheese, and salami on your choice of bread with lettuce, tomato, and onion.

    US$13.95
  • Hot Pastrami Sandwich

    Deli pastrami made with your choice of toppings and bread.

    US$12.50
  • Steak And Pastrami

    Shredded steak and deli hot pastrami made with your choice of toppings and bread.

    US$13.95
  • Tuna Melt

    Tuna salad topped with cheese, toasted, and made with your choice of toppings and bread.

    US$11.95
  • Italian Stallion

    Provolone cheese, capicola, salami, mortadella, roasted red peppers, banana peppers, red onions, and balsamic dressing on a sub roll.

    US$12.95

Lunch Menu - Deli Wraps

  • Buffalo Chicken Wrap

    Spicy buffalo chicken with fresh romaine lettuce and creamy blue cheese.

  • Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap

    Grilled chicken, lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons, and caesar dressing. (Croutons are not gluten free.)

  • Harvard Square Wrap

    Roasted mixed vegetables and creamy boursin cheese on a wrap.

  • Hummus & Tabouli Wrap

    Chickpea hummus, tabouli salad, lettuce, and tomato made on a whole wheat wrap.

  • Kendall Square Wrap

    Roasted mixed vegetables and creamy hummus on a wrap. Vegan friendly.

Lunch Menu - Pizza

  • Slice Of Cheese Pizza
    US$2.95
  • Slice Of Pepperoni Pizza
    US$3.45
  • Large Cheese Pizza

    16-inch pizza cut into 6 slices.

    US$17.99
  • Large Pepperoni Pizza

    16-inch pizza cut into 6 slices.

    US$22.99

Deli Sandwiches

  • BLT Sandwich

    Bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on your choice of bread.

    US$11.95
  • California Sandwich

    Sliced smoked turkey, avocado, bacon, pepperjack cheese, and tomato.

    US$12.95
  • Chicken Salad

    Chicken salad (chicken, celery, mayo) made with your choice of toppings and bread.

    US$11.95
  • Crimson Sandwich

    Lean roast beef, extra-sharp cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, and horseradish on your choice of bread.

    US$11.95
  • Grilled Chicken

    Grilled chicken made with your choice of toppings and bread.

    US$11.95
  • Ham & Cheese Sandwich

    Deli ham made on your selection of bread, cheese, and optional toppings.

    US$11.95
  • Roast Beef Sandwich

    Deli roast beef slices with your choice of toppings and bread.

    US$11.95
  • Caprese Sandwich

    Fresh sliced tomatoes, basil leaves, and mozzarella cheese on your choice of bread.

    US$11.95
  • Thanksgiving Sandwich

    Smoked deli turkey, cranberry sauce, and stuffing on your choice of bread.

    US$11.95
  • Tuna Salad Sandwich

    Tuna salad made with your choice of toppings and bread.

    US$11.95
  • Turkey And Cheese Sandwich

    Deli turkey slices and cheese with your choice of toppings and bread.

    US$11.95

Pressed Sandwiches

  • Grilled Cheese

    Grilled american cheese sandwich, toasted, and made with your choice of toppings and bread.

    US$8.50
  • Chicken Parmesan

    Breaded chicken breast, marinara sauce, with mozzarella & parmesan cheese on a sub.

    US$11.95
  • Meatball Sandwich

    Traditional beef & pork meatballs with marinara sauce on a sub roll. Cheese is an additional add-on.

    US$11.95
  • Steak And Cheese Sub

    Traditional steak and cheese, toasted, and made with your choice of cheese and optional toppings.

    US$12.50
  • Chicken Bacon Jalapeño Melt

    Grilled chicken, bacon strips, pepperjack cheese, on your choice of a sub or wrap, topped with tomatoes, lettuce, ranch, and pickled jalapeños.

    US$11.95
  • Steak, Egg, And Cheese

    Shredded steak and scrambled egg made with your choice of toppings and bread.

    US$13.95
  • Steak Bomb

    Steak, cheese, and salami on your choice of bread with lettuce, tomato, and onion.

    US$13.95
  • Hot Pastrami Sandwich

    Deli pastrami made with your choice of toppings and bread.

    US$12.50
  • Steak And Pastrami

    Shredded steak and deli hot pastrami made with your choice of toppings and bread.

    US$13.95
  • Tuna Melt

    Tuna salad topped with cheese, toasted, and made with your choice of toppings and bread.

    US$11.95
  • Italian Stallion

    Provolone cheese, capicola, salami, mortadella, roasted red peppers, banana peppers, red onions, and balsamic dressing on a sub roll.

    US$12.95

Deli Wraps

  • Buffalo Chicken Wrap

    Spicy buffalo chicken with fresh romaine lettuce and creamy blue cheese.

  • Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap

    Grilled chicken, lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons, and caesar dressing. (Croutons are not gluten free.)

  • Harvard Square Wrap

    Roasted mixed vegetables and creamy boursin cheese on a wrap.

  • Hummus & Tabouli Wrap

    Chickpea hummus, tabouli salad, lettuce, and tomato made on a whole wheat wrap.

  • Kendall Square Wrap

    Roasted mixed vegetables and creamy hummus on a wrap. Vegan friendly.

Pizza

  • Slice Of Cheese Pizza
    US$2.95
  • Slice Of Pepperoni Pizza
    US$3.45
  • Large Cheese Pizza

    16-inch pizza cut into 6 slices.

    US$17.99
  • Large Pepperoni Pizza

    16-inch pizza cut into 6 slices.

    US$22.99

Special Items - Friday Specials

  • Cubano Sandwich

    Ham, pulled pork, melted swiss cheese, mustard, and pickles on a sub roll.

    US$13.95
  • Mac & Cheese

    A 12oz portion of our cheesy friday comfort special.

    US$6.50
  • Roasted Pork Entrée

    Seasoned and roasted pork with a side of our starch of the day special.

    US$13.95

Friday Specials

  • Cubano Sandwich

    Ham, pulled pork, melted swiss cheese, mustard, and pickles on a sub roll.

    US$13.95
  • Mac & Cheese

    A 12oz portion of our cheesy friday comfort special.

    US$6.50
  • Roasted Pork Entrée

    Seasoned and roasted pork with a side of our starch of the day special.

    US$13.95

Miscellaneous Items - Menu Items

  • Carlos' Devil Tears Hot Sauce

    Bring home a 24oz. bottle of our specialty hot sauce made by Carlos himself!

    US$20.00

Menu Items

  • Carlos' Devil Tears Hot Sauce

    Bring home a 24oz. bottle of our specialty hot sauce made by Carlos himself!

    US$20.00