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DINNER COCKTAILS BREAKFAST

Starters

$16.00

Chipotle Cranberry Hummus

charred baby carrots, cucumber, celery, za’atar spiced cauliflower, grilled pita, butternut squash chips (VG)

$16.00

$10.00

Clam Chowder

smoked bacon, fingerling potato, cracked black pepper, parsley oil, mirepoix, fried oyster crackers

$10.00

$18.00

Cacio e Pepe Wings

parmesan, garlic, cracked black pepper

$18.00

Sautéed Mussels

roasted tomato broth, wilted kale, toasted fennel sausage, white beans, Italian bread

$18.00

$15.00

Cauliflower "Hodgepodge"

citrus, roasted brussels sprouts, craisins, parsley, pickled shallots, butternut squash chips, black pepper & rosemary pecans (VG)

$15.00

$14.00

Truffled Tater Tots

truffle cheese, garlic parmesan sauce

$14.00

$15.00

Warm Mushroom & Swiss Spread

deep-fried pita bread, crusted black pepper pecans, pickled shallots (contains nuts)

$15.00

$13.00

Pretzel Bites

pimento cheese, bread and butter pickled jalapeños, piccalilli sauce

$13.00

$15.00

Tuna Poke

ahi tuna, soy ginger, housemade potato chips (DF)

$15.00

$10.00

Onion Rings

tavern sauce (DF)

$10.00

Salads

$15.00

Tavern Salad

baby lettuces, crunchy vegetables, heirloom tomatoes, pickled shallots, sherry vinaigrette (GF, VG)

$15.00

Caesar

crisp romaine, garlic bread croutons, parmesan, classic Caesar dressing

$15.00

$17.00

Beet and Burrata

oven-roasted red and golden beets, arugula, pistachio pesto, lemon oil, fresh black pepper (GF)

$17.00

add to your salad

chicken (+7), ahi tuna* (+7), grilled tofu (+5), shrimp (+8), salmon* (+10)

Sandwiches

$19.00

Reuben

pumpernickel rye, corned beef, sweet sauerkraut, tavern sauce, swiss cheese, fries

$19.00

$20.00

Tavern Burger*

american cheese, onion, tomato, pickles, dijonnaise, fries

$20.00

$19.00

Crispy Fried Chicken

shaved iceberg lettuce, pickles, lots of ranch, fries

$19.00

$20.00

Fo'Wich Burger*

swiss cheese, red wine-caramelized onions, parmesan-crusted sourdough, sherry au jus, fries

$20.00

Pimento Cheeseburger*

bacon, tomato, bread and butter pickled jalapeños, fries

$20.00

$19.00

Grilled Portabella & Cheese

sautéed peppers and onions, swiss cheese, roasted garlic aioli, toasted brioche roll, mushroom jus

$19.00

$32.00

Traditional New England Lobster Roll

toasted brioche roll, chunks of claw and knuckle meat, shallot, tarragon mayo, lemon juice

$32.00

Add to your burger

add bacon +3, add egg +2; beyond burger available

Entrées

$37.00

Braised Short Ribs

creamy polenta, roasted carrots, parsnips, gremolata

$37.00

$25.00

Moroccan-Style Heirloom Cauliflower Steaks

vegetable couscous, orange segments, medjool dates, toasted cashews (VG)

$25.00

$23.00

Beer-Battered Fish & Chips

atlantic cod, malt vinegar crushed potatoes, housemade tartar sauce

$23.00

$25.00

Gnocchi in Mushroom Cream Sauce

blend of wild mushrooms, crumbled tomatruffle cheese, toasted hazelnuts, lemon pesto

$25.00

$31.00

Brown Butter Salmon

quinoa, roasted tomatoes, grilled broccolini (GF, DF)

$31.00

$25.00

Confit Chicken Thighs

apple cider braised collard greens, crispy bacon, goat cheese polenta, hot honey drizzle

$25.00

$32.00

Collette Steak

twice-fried tri-color crushed potatoes, chimichurri sauce (GF, DF)

$32.00

Dessert

$11.00

Caramel-Apple Cheesecake

diced apples, salted caramel sauce, cheddar crisp, black pepper pecan graham crumble

$11.00

New England-Style S'mores Dip

toasted fluff, graham crackers, dark chocolate ganache

$11.00

Boston Cream Pie Sundae

brown butter cake, dark chocolate ganache

$11.00

Chocolate Espresso Cake

orange cream, chocolate espresso beans (GF)

$11.00

COCKTAILS

$18.00

Grolier Poetry

four roses small batch bourbon, carpano antica formula vermouth, angostura bitters

$18.00

$15.00

Nevermore

espolòn blanco tequila, honey, grapefruit juice, lemon juice, orange bitters

$15.00

$16.00

Labyrinth

ketel one vodka, kahlúa, mr. black coffee liqueur, espresso, simple syrup

$16.00

$15.00

Algonquin

hendrick's gin, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, cucumber, simple syrup

$15.00

Ergot

sailor jerry spiced rum, caramel syrup, apple cider, ginger beer

$15.00

$16.00

1630

courvoisier vs cognac, orgeat syrup, lime juice

$16.00

$15.00

Tory Row

tito's vodka, pomegranate juice, honey, ginger liqueur

$15.00

BREAKFAST

$12.00

SWEET OR SAVORY OATMEAL

milk-simmered oats with two toppings of your choice, each additional topping +1. sweet toppings: berry compote, peanut butter, granola, brown sugar, golden raisins. savory toppings: chia seeds, walnuts

$12.00

CHIA YOGURT PARFAIT

oatmilk, chia pudding, mixed berry compote, peanut butter granola, honeyed greek yogurt, fresh berries

$12.00

$17.00

LOX & BAGEL

house cured salmon, whipped cream cheese, caper berries, tomatoes, pickled shallots, soft boiled egg, plain bagel

$17.00

$16.00

BUTTERMILK PANCAKES

three buttermilk pancakes, whiskey maple syrup, kahlua whipped cream, chocolate shavings, sliced banana

$16.00

$18.00

BUILD YOUR OWN OMELET

three egg omelet with choice of three: spinach, onions, peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, cheddar, feta, bacon, ham, pork sausage, (chicken sausage +1). each additional filling +1. served with tater tots. (egg whites available)

$18.00

$14.00

DOUBLE STACK BREAKFAST SANDWICH

toasted english muffin, over medium egg, two pork sausage patties, fresh spinach,

$14.00

pickled shallots, roasted tomato aioli, tater tots

$18.00

AMERICAN BREAKFAST

two eggs your way, tater tots, choice of ham steak, bacon, or pork sausage (chicken sausage +1). served with your choice of toast: white, whole grain, gluten free

$18.00

$15.00

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

fruit salad, greek yogurt, peanut butter granola, choice of bakery item, (bagel & cream cheese +1)

$15.00

AVOCADO TOAST

whole grain baguette, sliced avocado, sliced tomatoes, grated hard boiled egg

$15.00

Assorted Bakery Items

A La Carte Sides

La Colombe Coffee

Latte, Americano, Mocha, Cappuccino, Espresso

Tazo Tea

Juices

Introducing Paperback Bookworm IPA

Paperback Tavern’s own custom craft brew is on tap from Progression Brewing Company, our local Massachusetts partner. Try it today.
Head of the Charles

Did you know?
The best spot to watch the Regatta is right here at Paperback Tavern at the Hyatt Regency Cambridge. The race starts just outside our doorstep, with excellent views of the river from our 2nd floor restaurant and 3rd floor outdoor terrace. Join us in October 2025!