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Jafra Café · CambridgePalestinian table · Inman Square
Inman Square · Cambridge
Jafra Café
A Palestinian family table in Inman Square — mezze made for sharing, fire-grilled mains, and coffee and tea after.
- Open 7 days
- 187 Hampshire Street · Inman Square, Cambridge
- Halal kitchen
An evening at Jafra
مائدة تجمعنا
A table that moves from shared plates to slow coffee to late-night conversation.
طعام وضيافةThree reasons to stay
Mezze, mains & sweets
A restaurant first — with coffee, tea, and a patio to finish the evening on.
أهلاً وسهلاً
Our story
A taste of home in Inman Square
Jafra is a Palestinian family-owned restaurant — fresh mezze, fire-grilled mains, and house drinks brought together in a warm, welcoming dining room.
From hand-rolled falafel and creamy hummus to warm pita and espresso and matcha from the bar, every plate is made to be shared. Whether you are catching up with friends or unwinding after a long day, we have saved you a seat.
Read our story
جفراInman Sq
المعرضA peek inside
Gallery
The dining room, the plates, and the patio — a first look.
Find us
موقعنا
Location & Hours
Visit Us
187 Hampshire StreetCambridge, MA 02139
Phone: (617) 576-0280
Hours
| Monday | 10:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
Good to know
Dine-in & patio policy
A few house rules that keep the room fair, comfortable, and moving for everyone.
Dining Hours
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Guests may visit Jafra as a café and may order hookah, drinks, desserts, light bites, or full meals.
5:00 PM – 9:45 PM — Peak Dinner Hours
Food is mandatory during these hours. For groups, at least two out of every three guests must order a food item. Desserts and beverages do not count as food purchases.
After 9:45 PM
Food is no longer required. Guests may order hookah, tea, beverages, or desserts.
Large Groups
Parties of 6 to 12 guests are subject to the following:
- A minimum expected spend of $35 per person
- An automatic 20% gratuity
Table Time Limit
All guests
The maximum table time is 2 hours. Additional orders or refills do not extend the table time.
Large parties, Thursday – Sunday
For parties of 6 to 12 guests, the maximum table time is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Management may extend a table at its discretion when there is no waitlist.
Children
Children are welcome, but they must be old enough to remain seated and must not run around the restaurant or patio. Parents and guardians are responsible for supervising their children at all times.
Outside Food and Beverages
Outside food and beverages are not permitted while dining at Jafra.
Management Discretion
Management reserves the right to enforce or adjust these policies as necessary to maintain a fair, safe, comfortable, and enjoyable experience for all guests.