CHECKING-IN AND CHECKING OUT
All students (including those not staying on campus) are requested to check in between 9 AM and 8 PM on Monday, July 3.  If you plan to arrive before or after that time please contact Marina Belenky, Program Manager, for special arrangements.

All rooms must be vacated on Sunday, August 14.  Unfortunately, we will not be able to extend your stay at the E.D.S. beyond that date.

GETTING SETTLES ON CAMPUS 

ATM Machines                 A few doors down from the CVS drug store there are number of ATMs at Bank of America .  There are others at Cambridge Trust, next to Au Bon Pain in the Holyoke Center on Massachusetts Avenue and at the Wainwright Bank on Brattle Street.  There is also a Citizens Bank ATM in the Harvard Square "T" station, near the Dunkin' Donuts.

Books                             Wordsworth is at the end of Brattle Street, just before you come into Harvard Square proper.  The Harvard Coop Bookstore is directly opposite the Harvard Square “T” station; (the “Coop” sells some student items as well as books). The Harvard Bookstore at 1256 Massachusetts Avenue is a bit further. Globe Corner Bookstore is specializing in world travel books and maps, is directly across from the Border Café.  Schoenhof's is at 76A Mt. Auburn St. and specializes in foreign books.

Copying                          Gnomon is at 99 Mt Auburn (around the corner from Wordsworth); and 1304 Mass. Ave.  Kinko's is open 24 hours and is located at the corner of Mifflin Place and Mt. Auburn Street.  You may also use these companies for your faxing needs.

Dentist                           For emergency dental needs, call 1-800-577-7329 and they will refer you to a local dentist.

Groceries                        The nearest supermarkets, Star Market, are in Porter Square and on Mt. Auburn Street.  Porter Square is one stop away from Harvard Square on the Red Line outbound train.  Star Market on Mt. Auburn Street is a 5-minute drive from campus. In Harvard Square there is a C'est Bon Convenience store for occasional items.

Hospital                          Mount Auburn Hospital, 330 Mount Auburn Street, is about three minutes away by car or cab.

Laundry                          If you are staying at 10 St John’s Road, Winthrop, or Lawrence Hall, you will find a coin operated washer and dryer in the basement.  If you are in Burnham Hall, please come to the Housing Office.

Movies                            The Brattle Theater, 40 Brattle Street, features many foreign films as well as revivals of American classics. Harvard Square Theater, 10 Church Street, just up the block from the Border Cafe, is a multiplex theater for first-run, major studio films.

Newspapers                    You can find newspapers from around the nation and the world at the Out-of-Town News kiosk adjacent to the Harvard Square MBTA (“T”) Station entrance.

Parking                           Except for handicapped drivers, there is extremely limited parking available on campus.  You will receive your parking permit at the check-in if you requested so.  Parking for your guests on the EDS Campus is availabe for $5/day. There is also a commercial parking lot on Church Street, five minutes away.

Pets                                Except for service dogs, pets are not permitted in guest rooms.

Pharmacy                        The CVS (very big, 2 floors) is on Massachusetts Avenue on Harvard Square, about a 5-minute walk from EDS.

Post Office                      The U.S. Post Office is located at 125 Mt. Auburn Street.  To receive mail at school please come to the mail office on campus and get yourself a mailbox.  Your mail should be addresses as follows:

Smoking                         Smoking is prohibited in all guest housing.

Telephones                     A public pay telephone is available on the ground floor of Burnham Hall, in the lobby area outside of the Housing Office. There are also public phones in the entrance to Lawrence Hall, (at the opposite end of the building from Lawrence 6) in 10 St. John’s Road and in Sherrill Hall. 

Transportation                Taxis are usually easy to find in front of the Sheraton Commander Hotel, just a block behind Washburn Hall, at the corner of Berkeley and Garden Streets.

Chez Henri                      French/Cuban; 1 Shepard St. (617) 354-8980

Casablanca                     40 Brattle Street. Good food - reasonable prices at lunch time.

Giannino                         Italian; 5 Bennett (617) 576-0605

Harvest                          American; 44 Brattle St. (617) 868-2255

Henrietta's Table            American/Home Cooking; 1 Bennett (at the Charles Hotel) (617) 661-5005

 

Reasonably Priced/Inexpensive Restaurants

Sandwich/Deli Shops

Cardullo’s Gourmet         Delicatessen foods, 6 Brattle Street.  In Harvard Square.

Darwin’s                         Large and tasty sandwiches, selection of wines and beers.  148 Mt. Auburn Street.

Au Bon Pain                    Good pastries, sandwiches, coffee.  Next to Harvard Square “T” station.

Arrow St. Crepes             Crepes for sandwiches or as sweets.  One Arrow Street.  (617) 661-2737

Finagle-a-Bagel              Bagel sandwiches, salads, mini pizzas. Also have breakfast sandwiches.  Grab a quick meal on the first floor, or go downstairs for a large sitting area.  14 JFK St. In Harvard Square.

C'est Bon Café                 Wraps and sandwiches.  In Harvard Square near Church St. "T" entrance.

Lee's Sandwich Shop        Sandwiches and diner food.  Good for a grab and go meal as there is not much seating. 61 Church Street.

Hi-Rise Bakery                Sandwiches and bakery goods. 56 Brattle St. (617) 492-3003

 

American/Diner Food

Bartley’s Burger              Delicious burgers and fries. 1246 Massachusetts Avenue, about three blocks toward Boston from the “T” Station.

The Greenhouse              3 Brattle Street.  Large portions at reasonable prices. Great for Breakfast.  In Harvard Square across from the Out of Town News kiosk.

Cambridge Common        Home cooking (pot pie and meat loaf) and a selection of beers at great prices.  1667 Massachusetts Ave. 

Charlie's Kitchen             Working class beer and burger joint, but not too many students. 
10 Eliot St. In Harvard Square.

 

Italian/Pizza

Bertucci’s                       Excellent pizza. 21 Brattle Street. In Harvard Sq.

Pinniochio's                     Great pizza deal (two slices of deep dish for $3.85).  Great subs and lots of toppings for the pizza. Not much seating so you'll probably want to grab food and go.  4 Winthrop St. Near Peet's Coffee.

Stefani's                          Pizza Delivery. 263 Brookline St.  (617) 547-4592 They have pizzas, calzones, sandwiches, subs, wraps, and salads.  There is a copy of their menu in the Housing Office. 

Three Aces                     Pizza Delivery.  (617) 491-2884 1613 Massachusetts Ave. 

 

Seafood

Legal Sea Food                The best seafood chain in the Boston area.  At the Charles Hotel. 20 University Road. Phone: (617) 491-9400

 The Dolphin                    Seafood. 1105 Massachusetts Ave.  (617) 661-2937 In Harvard Square

 

Indian

The Bombay Club            57 John F. Kennedy Street, Harvard Sq.

Cafe of India                   52A Brattle Street, five minutes away.

 

Oriental

Chang-sho                       Chinese. 1712 Mass. Ave., about a 20-25 minute walk, or a 5-minute taxi ride. You can also take the "T" one stop to Porter Square.

Ta Sheng                         Chinese. 16 Eliot St. In Harvard Square.

Yenching                         Chinese. 1326 Massachusetts Ave.

The Tamarind House        Thai. 1790 Massachusetts Ave. In Porter Square.

Pho Pasteur                    Vietnamese 35 Dunster (In the Garage in Harvard Square) 
Good noodle dishes and soups.

Porter Exchange Bldg      Lots of Japanese shops and restaurants.  Located one stop towards Alewife on the Red Line at the Porter Square Station. 1815 Massachusetts Ave.

 

Mexican/Southwestern

The Border Café              32 Church Street. Popular with Harvard students; New England’s take on Tex-Mex.

Christopher's                   Great selection of Mexican Vegetarian entrees.  1920 Massachusetts Ave. Near Porter Square (Take the "T" one stop to Porter Square)

Café Iruño                       Spanish food.  56 JFK St. In Harvard Square.

Cottonwood Café             Located inside of the Porter Exchange Building (1815 Mass. Ave.) in Porter Square. Take the "T" one stop to the Porter Square stop.

 Chili's Grill and Bar         114 Mt. Auburn St. Near the Charles Hotel. 

 

Coffee/Sweets

L.A. Burdicks                  Lots of yummy chocolate, hot chocolate and sweets.  They have boxes of chocolates for gifts.  Also have coffee.  52 Brattle St.

Café Paradiso                 Coffee, sandwiches and pastries. 1 Eliot St. In Harvard Square.

The Starbucks                 31 Church St.

Peet's Coffee and Tea      Lots of great coffee drinks and pastries.  You can also by coffee beans. 

Tealuxe                          Same idea as your average coffee shop except with tea.  Zero Brattle St. In Harvard Square.

Dunkin' Donuts                 There are two locations.  One inside of the Harvard Square station.  The other at 65 JFK St. 

Ben & Jerry's ­                  Lots of  yummy ice cream flavors.  Located inside of the Garage in Harvard Square.

Herrel's                           Local premium ice cream shop.  Really good ice cream and lots of yummy flavors and "smoosh-ins".  15 Dunster St.

 

Beer/Drinks

Darwin's                          Great selection of bottled beers.  Also have wine.  148 Mt. Auburn St.

Rock Bottom                   Sit down restaurant and brew pub.  Lots of really good beer on tap.
50 Church St.

John Harvard's                Sit down restaurant and brew pub.  Very popular with the Harvard students.  Good selection of beers on tap.

The Charles Hotel (One Bennett St.) and The Sheraton Commander (16 Garden St., just down the street from EDS) both have bars for beer, wine and drinks.

 

Other

House of Blues                Blues music, Cajun food. 96 Winthrop St.. (617) 497-2229 for tickets and (617) 2583 for general info and restaurant.

Skewers                          Middle Eastern/Greek.  Kebobs, gyros.  92 Mt. Auburn St. In Harvard Square.

Fire & Ice                       Stir Fry; 50 Church St. (617) 547-9007

 

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Fire, Accident or Serious Illness:  Dial 911 then call Campus Security (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), on (617) 285-0052 and call the School (412) 805-7702 or (617) 372-4707.

If you get locked out (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), Residence Coordinators are available during evenings, weekends, and holidays to assist you.  They can be reached at (617) 413-6476.