What started as Louis Mastrangelo selling lobsters from a trailer in the 1990s has become Cambridge’s most beloved seafood destination, where locals fiercely defend the signature lobster sandwich against anyone who dares call it a roll. 🦞
Alive & Kicking Lobsters operates from what appears to be an old house at 269 Putnam Avenue, combining a working lobster pound with a casual eatery featuring outdoor picnic tables and an unwavering commitment to fresh seafood.
The unassuming location tucked into a residential neighborhood makes it easy to miss, but devoted customers know this hidden gem delivers some of the finest New England seafood experiences in the Boston area.
How Alive & Kicking won Cambridge’s hearts
Louis Mastrangelo started the business in 1996, selling fresh lobster from a truck on his Putnam Avenue property before moving into a permanent location—the vacant lot behind his house…