Cambridge Celebrates the 2025 Legacy Business Award Winners

The City of Cambridge proudly launched National Small Business Month today with the Cambridge Legacy Business Luncheon, an event dedicated to honoring some of the community's most enduring local enterprises. 

Sixteen cherished Cambridge businesses, each serving our community for 25 years or more, were presented with awards. These businesses, nominated by the community, represent a wide array of specialties and neighborhoods, reflecting the rich diversity of Cambridge. This year’s celebrated businesses include those owned by Black entrepreneurs, women, veterans, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, all of whom have made significant contributions to Cambridge's unique character and economy. 

The honored businesses were carefully selected through the Legacy Business Program application process, with details verified against historical records, state registries, and local news archives with help from the Cambridge Historical Commission. 

"These businesses are the heart and soul of Cambridge," said Melissa Peters, Acting Assistance City Manager for Community Development. "They've not only provided goods and services for a quarter-century or more, but they've also created jobs, supported local causes, and helped build the strong community we know today. We congratulate the 2025 honorees and wholeheartedly encourage everyone in Cambridge to support these and all our fantastic local businesses. When you shop local, you invest in your neighbors and the future of our city." 

This month and all year round, let's show our appreciation for the dedication and hard work of our local entrepreneurs. Choose to shop, dine, and use services from businesses right here in Cambridge. Your support makes a real difference. 

Congratulations to the 2025 Cambridge Legacy Business Luncheon honorees! 

• 1369 Coffee House, established 1993  
• Basil Tree Catering, established 1987 
• Cambridge Deli and Grill, established 1986 
• Club Passim, established 1958 
• Grendel's Bar and Restaurant, established 1971 
• Harvard House of Pizza, established 1973 
• Harvest Restaurant, established 1975 
• Jimmy’s Shoe Repair, established 1953 
• La Flamme Barber Shop, established 1898 
• Mohawk Shade & Blind, established 1968 
• Naveo Credit Union, established 1928 
• New Deal Fish Market, established 1928 
• Porter Square Wine & Spirits, established 1982 
• Souper Roll-up Café, established 1998 
• The Brattle Theater, established 1973 
• The Million Year Picnic, established 1974 

For more information about the Cambridge Legacy Business Program and how to nominate a legacy business, check out www.cambridgema.gov/legacybusiness.