Yeah, it's way better now. Voltage and Tatte are very friendly for hackers, and Starbucks, Cosi, or ABP aren't bad either. The entire ground floor of the MIT St

Yeah, it's way better now. Voltage and Tatte are very friendly for hackers, and Starbucks, Cosi, or ABP aren't bad either. The entire ground floor of the MIT Stata Center is open to the public (literally 24/7) with ultra fast WiFi. If you need dedicated desks, Dogpatch or the Cambridge Innovation Center have you covered. Unfortunately Google has invaded much of the roof garden with a recent renovation. My favorite is Dwelltime on Broadway. Close enough to Central to get to quickly, yet away from much of the hustle+bustle and suits. They shut off the internet from 11-3p, which is great for a productive boost in the middle of the day. :)