hoy, Harvard Square survivors! From 1917 until its bittersweet goodbye on July 31, 1996, The Wursthaus was the beating heart of Cambridge's German-American scene — a cavernous, dark-wood-paneled haven at 4 JFK Street (right in the old Read Block, next to the legendary Tasty Sandwich Shop). Founded over a century ago, it dished out heaping platters of sauerbraten, wiener schnitzel pounded thin and golden, bratwurst with tangy sauerkraut, Black Forest steak loaded with mushrooms, imported beers from around the world, fancy stuffed fruits, and even German gingerbread. Under Frank N. Cardullo (the "unofficial Mayor of Cambridge" who bought it in 1942), it grew to 500 seats, launched "Wursthaus To Your House" delivery in the '40s, kicked off Oktoberfest celebrations with polka and beer tents in 1978, and became a go-to for Harvard folks, locals, and celebs like Derek Bok, The Aga Khan, and Robert Reich. This insulated travel mug revives the classic, cheerful branding: the waving Bavarian in his lederhosen and feathered hat, proudly holding a pretzel and stein, the stacked signpost shouting "Wurstthaus," "Gutes Essen," "Restaurant," "Getränke," "Liqueurs" in that timeless German font, the blue lion crest (nodding to Bavarian heritage), and the cozy "THE CRAFTSFIELD HOUSE" tagline. It's a portable tribute to the pre-gentrification Square — when heavy German comfort food ruled before chains and scaffolding took over.Double-wall stainless steel keeps your coffee piping hot (or your morning brew ice-cold) for hours, with a comfy handle and spill-resistant lid — ideal for commutes through Cambridge, tailgates, or just sipping while you flip through old photos of the Square. Because some spots don't just close — they live on in mugs that keep the gemütlichkeit warm.
Product features
- 14 oz stainless steel body with glossy white enamel finish
- Inner plastic insulation for improved temperature retention
- Spill-resistant snap-on cap with removable silicone loop
- Comfortable handle and screw-on bottom for secure grip
- Full-color wraparound print with vibrant colors and stipple texture (hand wash only)
Care instructions
- Hand wash only
hoy, Harvard Square survivors! From 1917 until its bittersweet goodbye on July 31, 1996, The Wursthaus was the beating heart of Cambridge's German-American scene — a cavernous, dark-wood-paneled haven at 4 JFK Street (right in the old Read Block, next to the legendary Tasty Sandwich Shop). Founded over a century ago, it dished out heaping platters of sauerbraten, wiener schnitzel pounded thin and golden, bratwurst with tangy sauerkraut, Black Forest steak loaded with mushrooms, imported beers from around the world, fancy stuffed fruits, and even German gingerbread. Under Frank N. Cardullo (the "unofficial Mayor of Cambridge" who bought it in 1942), it grew to 500 seats, launched "Wursthaus To Your House" delivery in the '40s, kicked off Oktoberfest celebrations with polka and beer tents in 1978, and became a go-to for Harvard folks, locals, and celebs like Derek Bok, The Aga Khan, and Robert Reich. This insulated travel mug revives the classic, cheerful branding: the waving Bavarian in his lederhosen and feathered hat, proudly holding a pretzel and stein, the stacked signpost shouting "Wurstthaus," "Gutes Essen," "Restaurant," "Getränke," "Liqueurs" in that timeless German font, the blue lion crest (nodding to Bavarian heritage), and the cozy "THE CRAFTSFIELD HOUSE" tagline. It's a portable tribute to the pre-gentrification Square — when heavy German comfort food ruled before chains and scaffolding took over.Double-wall stainless steel keeps your coffee piping hot (or your morning brew ice-cold) for hours, with a comfy handle and spill-resistant lid — ideal for commutes through Cambridge, tailgates, or just sipping while you flip through old photos of the Square. Because some spots don't just close — they live on in mugs that keep the gemütlichkeit warm.
Product features
- 14 oz stainless steel body with glossy white enamel finish
- Inner plastic insulation for improved temperature retention
- Spill-resistant snap-on cap with removable silicone loop
- Comfortable handle and screw-on bottom for secure grip
- Full-color wraparound print with vibrant colors and stipple texture (hand wash only)
Care instructions
- Hand wash only
