Price: $9
At Vester Cafe in Kendall Square, the vibes might be described as industrial chic – cinder blocks painted dark gray, copper pipes, fake ivy. Fitting since, as a sign on the wall informs you, Vester was inspired by Copenhagen’s Vesterbro, a former meatpacking district revived by restaurants and cafes. The menu is simple, mostly sandwiches and salads but with a dedicated breakfast section. After a satisfying experience at CanalSide’s Nu Burger, I’ve been thinking about where else you can get a good, cheap burger in Camberville, so Vester’s $9 smashburger caught my eye. A grass-fed patty with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion and secret sauce on a Martin’s potato bun, this one absolutely checked that box. I particularly enjoyed the meat’s thinness and crispy edges, the tang of the sauce, and how soft the bun was. In short: a great bite that was, at $9, also a great price.
Vester Cafe, 73 Ames St., Kendall Square, Cambridge
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