I worked in another Starbucks in an area with a high unhoused, drug addicted population, and we had sharps containers in the bathrooms.

I did it and ... It's a hell of ride.

Would recommend. Five Stars ⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Don’t do Aug/Sep - rents are jacked up, too much competition and it’s miserably hot and humid to move!

But actually the supply demand works out really well other times of year for renters- you can get a much better price with less competition other times of year

Good to know! Thank you. We're likely to rent for a while as I'm not sure how I'll adjust to winter.

Are you planning to rent or buy? Almost all leases in Cambridge and hereabouts start on September 1, there will be much less available to rent in other months.

Having been surrounded by nice-but-not-kind people in the past, I far prefer kind-but-not-nice!! Thanks for the tips :)

I moved from CA to Cambridge a few years ago. Came here over Memorial Day weekend and had never lived anywhere with real seasons before. Granted, it was post-2015 winterpocypse, but that timing seemed great to me. Honestly the first winter here was not as much of a shock as anticipated. Just get real winter clothes and shoes, make sure you know how to drive/bike in different weather, and remember people here are kind but not nice (and I mean that in the best way possible ☺️).

It was 75 yesterday and will be 30 tomorrow morning. If you're looking for any sort of weather stability, New England won't have that. Pack a lot of layers!

May. For a variety of reasons. Weather, off-season rental market opportunities, the city empties out...

> according to pre-pandemic traffic counts from the City of Cambridge data, nearly half of the people traveling on Hampshire Street during rush hours are riding bikes, one-third are riding in cars, and the remainder are transit riders.

That’s insane.

I was simply asking a question due to Darwin's announcing their closure this week. Terrible what happened to the barista. Hopefully the stabbing scoundrel is brought to justice.

I’ve lived here for over 40 years. It’s always been like this. Legit.

A junkie stabbed an employee with a needle

A junkie stabbed an employee with a needle

April 22nd.

This is really good context!! Thank you so much!!! That would be a pretty rough adjustment, can't overstate how much I appreciate your comment

There’s usually some bursts of nicer weather in March that we call “fake spring” which is promptly followed by a snowstorm and frigid temps. Real spring is more towards April

Thanks! Forgive me... when would you say that starts? 🙈 We don't have normal seasons here.

springtime seems good for you

Been running on the path through alewife for 8 years. It’s always smelled that way.

It was the only starbucks around without a public bathroom, cause junkies kept ODing in it. I’m surprised that place stayed open this long.

"The Starbucks coffee shop in Central Square closes Nov. 13, with crime in the area identified by counter staff and a corporate spokesperson as a major factor in the decision"

>Is the closing related to unionization

If it were, Starbucks would probably be closing stores in Back Bay and Brookline, too.

Have you ever tried to run a coffee shop? One that gets frequented by junkies? It’s not fun nor is it worth it.