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Overview

Category: Restaurants, $, Group Dining, Outdoor Dining, Spanish, Cash, Diners, Cafes

Neighborhood: Riverside

Hours: Daily 11am-12am

Smoking Permitted: On patio

Where to Sit: The cafe's sunny patio is people-watching heaven.

Editorial Review

Citysearch

Euro students flock to this unpretentious Harvard Square institution to unwind on its diminutive patio.

Contributor at Citysearch on 05/22/06

In Short
Anyone who has ever been to Spain notes this cafe's authenticity. Ever since 1959, patrons come to drop in, hang out, drink powerful coffee and munch on a Media Noche--a pressed sandwich of roast pork, ham, cheese and…

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Insider Pages

Not a great date spot

Aaron I at Insider Pages on 05/11/09

Or at least for first dates unless its packed. It is a small, music-less box made with hard walls that reflect your conversation around. Everyone will hear everything you say, which can be very uncomfortable for a first date. Don't make…

Insider Pages

Hidden gem

Suzy O at Insider Pages on 11/14/08

I love pamplona. Perfect first date spot. Small and cozy and romantic and feels like it might fall down on you at any time. Sets a nice mood. In these days of assembly line cafes Pamplona remains utterly unique. Somehow it doesn't even…

Citysearch

Looking for Quality Coffee & Expresso? Search no more!

ianwinn at Citysearch on 08/13/07

Cafe Pamplona serves excellent coffee with an extensive coffee & expresso menu as well as teas. Despite being in busy Harvard Square, it's a great place to wind down in the evening after dinner or a perfect spot to relax on a Sunday…

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