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Amba Cambridge Menu

Mediterranean, Cafe, Restaurant
57 First St, Cambridge, MA 02141

  • Amba Cafe & Rotisserie (First St) [POS]-allday

    • Mezze Full

      Assortment of dips (hummus, green feta dip, muhammara, baba ganoush, marinated olives) served with pita bread.
      $24.00

    • Green Feta Dip

      made with sheep's milk feta cheese that has been blended with avocado, dill, parsley, cilantro, basil, lemon juice, and olive oil. allergies: dairy, allium
      $6.00

    • Hummus

      served with pita
      $6.00

    • Marinated Olives

      Marinated with garlic, thyme, Rosemary, orange zest, lemon zest, and olive oil.
      $6.00

    • Muhammara

      A spread that is made from walnuts, garlic, roasted peppers, pomegranate molasses and spices. Contains bread. allergies: nuts, sesame, nightshade, capsaicin, gluten
      $6.00

    • Baba Ganoush

      Smoky eggplant dip, tahini, garlic, and lemon. A Mediterranean delight.
      $6.00

    • Cucumber-Tomato-Feta Salad

      A mixture of diced cucumbers, tomatoes and red onion with feta. They are tossed in lemon juice, olive oil, parsley mint, and dill and served over farro.
      $15.00

    • Fattoush Salad

      Chopped romaine salad tossed in a lemon-tahini-yogurt dressing with toasted pita chips, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced radish, and mint, parsley, and dill. allergies: gluten, sesame, allium, dairy, nightshade
      $15.00

    • Americano - Hot

      Made with La Colombe espresso
      $4.00

    • Americano - Iced

      Made with La Colombe espresso
      $4.00

    • Cappuccino

      Made with La Colombe espresso and your choice of milk.
      $5.00

    • Cold Brew

      Made with La Colombe coffee.
      $5.00

    • Cortado - Hot

      Made with La Colombe espresso and your choice of milk.
      $3.50

    • Cortado - Iced

      Made with La Colombe espresso and your choice of milk.
      $3.50

    • Drip Coffee - Hot

      La Colombe Frogtown roast.
      $3.50

    • Drip Coffee - Iced

      La Colombe Frogtown roast.
      $3.50

    • Espresso

      Made with La Colombe espresso.
      $3.00

    • Golden Latte - Hot

      Aromatic blend of turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon, infused with frothy milk and a hint of black pepper.
      $5.50

    • Golden Latte - Iced

      A blend of creamy milk and turmeric, garnished with spices and served over ice.
      $5.50

    • Hot Tea

      Steaming, aromatic blend of finely selected tea leaves. Perfectly soothing.
      $3.50

    • Iced Tea

      From MEM tea
      $4.50

    • Latte - Hot

      Made with La Colombe espresso and your choice of milk.
      $5.00

    • Latte - Iced

      Made with La Colombe espresso and your choice of milk.
      $5.00

    • Macchiato

      a double shot of la colombe espresso with a dollop of milk foam.
      $3.50

    • Matcha - Hot

      Vibrant green matcha with a delicate swirl of creamy foam.
      $5.50

    • Matcha - Iced

      Creamy green tea blend with a hint of earthiness, finished with a delicate swirl of frothy milk.
      $5.50

    • Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte - Hot

      Seasonal Pumpkin Spice tea steamed with your choice of milk
      $5.00

    • Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte - Iced

      Seasonal Pumpkin Spice tea steamed with your choice of milk
      $5.00

    • Avocado Toast

      The avocado toast is toasted challah bread that is topped with za'atar, crumbled feta and fresh dill.  (Za'atar is a spice blend made from dried thyme, dried oregano, toasted sesame seeds and sumac.) allergies: gluten, dairy, sesame
      $8.00

    • Breakfast Pita

      Two eggs cooked over medium with sesame seeds cooked inside the eggs. There is a hash brown and a white garlic sauce (shawarma sauce), fresh dill, and parsley. allergies: sesame, egg, nightshade, dairy, gluten, allium
      $8.00

    • Breakfast Wrap

      The breakfast wrap is served on a malawach, a flatbread that is similar to a cross between puff pastry and a scallion pancake. Filled with scrambled eggs, pickled peppers, american cheese, and shawarma sauce. allergies: egg, gluten, dairy, nightshade, allium, capsaicin
      $10.00

    • Sugar & Spice Toast

      2 pieces of challah bread filled with pistachio butter. After frying, they are tossed in sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, and bahrat. allergies: gluten, dairy, egg, nuts
      $8.00

    • Greek Yogurt With Dukkah Granola

      Creamy Greek yogurt topped with crunchy dukkah granola and garnished with fresh pomegranate seeds.
      $8.00

    • Arayes

      spiced lamb, pita, zhoug, greek yogurt, tomato jam (smashburger style). The arayes is cut into 4 pieces. allergies: gluten, dairy, nightshade, allium, capsaicin
      $12.00

    • Chicken Wings

      Gluten free! When they come out of the fryer they are tossed in a rotisserie chicken powder, fresh herbs and a spice known as Berbere. Eight wings per order. allergies: allium, capsaicin
      $14.00

    • Latkes

      made from shredded potato and fried, served with sour cream (topped with chopped scallions) and amba sauce. allergies: nightshade, dairy, allium, capsaicin
      $10.00

    • Shawarma Fries

      crinkle cut french fries tossed in ras el hanout, topped with parsley, dill, cilantro, pickled onions, pickled peppers, and shawarma sauce. allergies: nightshade, capsaicin, dairy, allium
      $10.00

    • Za'atar Chicken Tenders

      3 per order. tossed in za'atar and served with dill ranch. allergies: sesame, gluten, dairy
      $12.00

    • Plain Chicken Tenders

      Crispy fried chicken tenders served with a side of mustard sauce and creamy dip topped with chopped green onions.
      $12.00

    • Dukkah Morning Bun

      Laminated yeasted dough similar to croissant, baked to caramelized exterior. After cooled buns are rolled in a sweet dukkah spice mix containing coriander, fennel, pink peppercorn, black & white sesame, pepitas, sunflower seed. allergies: gluten, dairy, sesame
      $5.50

    • Goat Cheese Za'atar Brioche

      A butter rich yeasted dough, proofed and topped with olive oil, crumbled goat cheese and za’atar spice blend. allergies: gluten, dairy, egg, sesame
      $5.50

    • Tahini Pistachio Blondie

      a blondie with pistachio cheesecake filling, chopped pistachios, and dulcey chocolate chips (caramelized white chocolate). allergies: gluten, dairy, egg, nut, sesame
      $5.50

    • Spinach & Feta Boreka

      crispy puff pastry pocket filled with a cheese and spinach filling
      $5.50

    • Black Sesame Sugar Cookie

      allergies: gluten, dairy, egg, sesame
      $5.50

    • Street Cart Rice Bowl

      saffron rice topped with choice of falafel, rotisserie chicken, lamb kofte. Topped with shawarma sauce, pickles, and a side of pita bread. allergies: gluten (pita), sesame, allium, dairy, nightshade, capsaicin
      $16.00

    • Hummus Bowl

      Choice of either rotisserie chicken, lamb flavored with berbere or roasted wild mushrooms tossed in ras el hanout.  This dish is served with grilled pita bread for dipping and topped off with black garlic tahini. allergies: legume, gluten, allium, sesame
      $12.00

    • Amba Sauce

      The Amba sauce is our signature sauce. It is made from mango, toasted spices, vinegar and chilies. It is sweet and sour and is vegan. allergies: capsaicin, allium, nightshade
      $3.00

    • Black Garlic Tehina

      Smooth blend of black garlic and tahini, offering a rich and nutty flavor with a hint of sweetness.
      $3.00

    • Dill Ranch

      A traditional ranch dressing which contains buttermilk, mayonnaise, peppercorns, lemon juice, and dried herbs. We blend that with fresh dill. This sauce is vegetarian. allergies: dairy, allium
      $3.00

    • Harissa Sauce

      A spicy red pepper sauce blended with garlic, chili peppers, and aromatic spices.
      $3.00

    • Shawarma Sauce

      Made from greek yogurt, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic dill and scallions.
      $3.00

    • Zhoug

      made from cilantro, jalapenos, garlic, and olive oil allergies: nightshade, allium, capsaicin
      $3.00

    • Ketchup

      Smooth tomato purée with a hint of vinegar and spices, ideal for dipping or adding to your favorite dishes.
      $0.00

    • Farmers Salad Farro

      Mixture of diced cucumbers, tomatoes and red onion. They are tossed in lemon juice, olive oil, parsley mint and Dill and served over farro.  This dish is finished with feta cheese.
      $9.00

    • Harissa Roasted Carrots

      Baby carrots that are roasted and tossed in a special harissa that contains dried rose petals. allergies: nightshade, allium, capsaicin
      $9.00

    • Saffron Rice

      basmati rice steamed with herbs, garlic ,saffron and water. (vegan)
      $9.00

    • Schmaltz Roasted Potatoes

      yukon gold and red skinned potatoes allergies: nightshade
      $9.00

    • Spiced Cauliflower

      roasted with garlic, orange zest, baharat, and tumeric then topped with pomegranate seeds, dill, and parsley. allergies: capsaicin
      $9.00

    • Spiced Crinkle-Cut Fries

      fries tossed with the ras el hanout
      $9.00

    • Plain Crinkle-Cut Fries

      Golden crinkle-cut fries with a crispy exterior and soft interior.
      $9.00

    • Extra Pita

      Soft and lightly toasted pita bread, perfect for pairing with dips or as a side to your main dish.
      $2.00

    • La Colombe Frogtown Whole Bean 12oz Retail Box

      Amba's favorite La Colombe "Frogtown" blend, ready to brew at home.
      $18.00

    • MEM Tea Blood Orange Hibiscus Retail Pyramid Teabags, 18ct

      One of our favorite MEM Tea offerings, packed to brew at home. 18 pyramid teabags per box
      $15.00

    • MEM Tea Blue Flower Earl Grey Retail Pyramid Teabags, 18ct

      One of our favorite MEM Tea offerings, packed to brew at home. 18 pyramid teabags per box
      $15.00

    • MEM Tea Jasmine Pearls Retail Pyramid Teabags, 18ct

      One of our favorite MEM Tea offerings, packed to brew at home. 18 pyramid teabags per box
      $16.00

    • Coca-Cola

      The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
      $3.00

    • Sprite

      The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
      $3.00

    • Diet Coke

      A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
      $3.00

    • Fresca

      $3.00

    • Ginger Ale

      Naturally flavored ginger ale with other natural flavors, offering a refreshing and crisp taste.
      $3.00

    • Spindrift

      Sparkling water infused with real squeezed fruit, offering a refreshing citrus flavor.
      $4.00

    • Natalie's Orange Juice (8-Oz.)

      Freshly squeezed orange juice from Natalie's, packed in an 8-ounce bottle.
      $4.00

    • Natalie's Lemonade (16-Oz.)

      water, lemon juice, and cane sugar.
      $5.00

    • Smart Water

      Every drop tastes pure and will leave you feeling refreshed.
      $3.50

    • Topo Chico

      Sparkling mineral water, sourced and bottled in Monterrey, Mexico, offering a refreshing and crisp taste.
      $3.50

    • Topo Chico Sabores

      Sparkling mineral water, sourced and bottled in Monterrey, Mexico, offering a refreshing and crisp taste.
      $3.50

    • Steamed Milk (8oz)

      $3.00

    • Cold Milk (16oz)

      $3.50

    • Kid's Cold Milk (8oz)

      $3.00

    • La Colombe Cold Brew Can

      Unsweetened medium roast cold brew coffee in a convenient can.
      $5.00

    • LC Flavored Latte Can

      Draft latte with mocha flavor, cold brew coffee blended with milk, smooth and creamy.
      $5.00

    • Polar Seltzer

      Assorted Flavors
      $2.50

    • Snapple

      Assorted flavors
      $3.00

    • Pita Mac

      two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a … pita allergies: nightshade, egg, capsaicin, gluten, allium, dairy
      $15.00

    • Cheeseburger

      Beef burger with cheese, tomato jam, harissa mayonnaise, pickled vegetables, and shredded romaine lettuce served in a pita.
      $15.00

    • Chicken Salad Pita

      Rotisserie chicken is tossed in a mayonnaise that features a little greek yogurt and tahini as well as diced scallions, diced celery, and chopped dill. Inside the pita there is also sliced red onion and shredded romaine lettuce. allergies: allium, sesame, gluten
      $13.00

    • Lamb Burger

      tomato jam, harissa mayonnaise, pickled vegetables and shredded romaine lettuce. allergies: Nightshade, egg, capsaicin, gluten, allium
      $15.00

    • Pea And Herb Falafel

      Hummus, the farmer's salad, pickled peppers and a black garlic tahini sauce. allergies: legume, gluten, sesame, allium, nightshade, sesame
      $12.00

    • Chicken Shawarma Pita

      Chicken shawarma with hummus, the farmer's salad, some pickled red cabbage and then top it with the shawarma sauce. Allergies: gluten, legume, allium, dairy, nightshade
      $14.00

    • Sabich

      Pan fried eggplant, hard boiled egg, farmer salad, pickled cabbage, amba sauce, black garlic tahini. allergies: nightshade, legume, egg, allium, capsaicin, gluten
      $14.00

    • Spiced Crinkle-Cut Fries

      fries tossed with the ras el hanout
      $9.00

    • Plain Crinkle-Cut Fries

      Golden crinkle-cut fries, lightly salted, and perfectly crispy.
      $9.00

    • Halloumi Parm Pita

      First up in our Pitas with Friends series, this pita is from Chef Cassie Piuma! honeynut squash, arugula, walnut pesto, hot pepper labne, pickles
      $16.00

    • Halva Shake

      This shake is made from coconut milk, sesame milk and halva (which is a sesame candy).  We blend that with maple syrup, coffee concentrate, vanilla beans and sugar, served frozen.
      $7.50

    • Golden Milk Piña Colada

      A clever cross between a classic piña colada and golden milk tea. Lots of warm spices like turmeric, ginger, cinnamon and black pepper come together over a base of creamy coconut milk and pineapple juice.
      $6.50

  • Amba Rotisserie Chicken

    • Half Chicken Meal

      Served with pita and choice of one sauce, one side, and one mezze Choice of 1 side, 1 sauce. Our rotisserie chicken is brined for 24 hours in a citrus, peppercorn and herb brine and then rubbed with Shawarma spice and slow cooked in the rotisserie. We serve either a half chicken or a whole chicken and this is garnished with dried rose petals. allergies: capsaicin, allium
      $23.00

    • Whole Chicken Meal

      Served with pita and choice of two sides, two sauces, and two mezze Our rotisserie chicken is brined for 24 hours in a citrus, peppercorn and herb brine and then rubbed with Shawarma spice and slow cooked in the rotisserie. We serve either a half chicken or a whole chicken and this is garnished with dried rose petals. allergies: capsaicin, allium
      $44.00

    • Half Chicken (A La Carte)

      Brined for 24 hours in a citrus, peppercorn and herb brine and then rubbed with shawarma spice and slow cooked in the rotisserie
      $17.00

    • Whole Chicken (A La Carte)

      Brined for 24 hours in a citrus, peppercorn and herb brine and then rubbed with Shawarma spice and slow cooked in the rotisserie. allergies: capsaicin, allium
      $28.00

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