Shy Bird - Kendall Square

4.7

749 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 28 times today

Lively
Good for business meals
Neighbourhood gem

Shy Bird is an all day rotisserie, bar, cafe & takeaway. We strive to be affordable, approachable and accessible while offering crave-able food, warmth, and hospitality. We offer a serious beverage program that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Wine Bar, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 714-4200
Website
http://www.shybird.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Available at shybird.com
Private party facilities
We would love to host your family gathering, holiday party, rehearsal dinner, or any other celebration here at Shy Bird!

Location
390 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Area
Cambridge
Cross Street
at Broadway
Parking details
There are multiple private lots as well as limited on street parking.
Public transit
Kendall Square Red Line
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

Overnight OatsUS$6.75
oat milk, fruit, dates, almond butter
Belgian Liege WafflesUS$9.50
maple syrup, powdered sugar
Egg & CheeseUS$3.95
cheddar, king's hawaiian roll
Breakfast WrapUS$9.50
scrambled eggs, hash brown, pepperjack cheese, avocado, hot sauce; Gluten free available
Shy Bird SandwichUS$6.50
egg, cheddar, avocado, spicy aioli
Fried Chicken & EggUS$11.25
hot honey, pepperjack cheese
B.L.TUS$9.75
north country bacon, tomato, romaine, black pepper mayo
Breakfast PlateUS$11.50
scrambled eggs, bacon, toasted 7 grain, hash brown
Harissa Breakfast BowlUS$13.00
eggplant, roasted shallots, blistered tomato, vegan herb yogurt, harissa vinaigrette, lentil & brown rice

Sides

Housemade Hash BrownUS$3.75
OMG English MuffinUS$4.50
with butter & jam
Fresh Fruit BowlUS$6.50
Side Bacon or SausageUS$4.50
Iggy's Butter CroissantUS$4.25
Iggy's Chocolate CroissantUS$4.95
Iggy's Almond CroissantUS$4.95
Belgian Liege WaffleUS$4.75

Drinks

Bottled WaterUS$2.25
CokeUS$2.85
Diet CokeUS$2.85
Cranberry JuiceUS$3.00
Orange JuiceUS$3.75
LemonadeUS$3.50

Coffee & Tea

all drinks available iced

Hot CoffeeUS$2.95
Iced CoffeeUS$3.95
EspressoUS$3.55
CappuccinoUS$4.45
LatteUS$4.45
MochaUS$4.95
CortadoUS$4.45
AmericanoUS$3.75
Hot ChocolateUS$3.75
Hot CiderUS$3.50
Chai LatteUS$4.00
Matcha LatteUS$5.50
Earl Grey TeaUS$3.50
English Breakfast TeaUS$3.50
China Breakfast TeaUS$3.50
Jasmine Green TeaUS$3.50
Moroccan Mint TeaUS$3.50
Crimson Berry HerbalUS$3.50
Mount Olympus HerbalUS$3.50
Counter Culture Coffee
whole bean or ground for home
- 12ozUS$15.00

What 749 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Boston
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Shy Bird in Kendall Square offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "wonderful service." Guests rave about the "engaging and helpful" staff, who elevate the experience. Known for its "incredible food," especially the chicken dishes, Shy Bird also provides a lively atmosphere. Despite some challenges with parking, it's a "great place for brunch" and gatherings.

749 Reviews

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Ludivine
Greater Boston
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We love everything about Shy Bird: service, location, food except the very high level of noise, including loud music for a space that mostly welcome business lunches during weekdays.
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Beth
VIP
Greater Boston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lunch at Shy Bird is always delicious and lively! Lots of people talking and meeting up to discuss high energy projects.
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Michele
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a magnificent experience dining at Shybird!
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Michael
VIP
Greater Boston
14 reviews
2.0
14 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We've been to a few of the different Shy Bird locations throughout the years. But we find every time we go to the Kendal location that the food is at best mediocre and the service very spotty. Not sure of their management style there but it doesn't seem to work. We will not return.
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caroline
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great atmosphere. Server was friendly and well attentive
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Ben
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tried the SB Dunks, mahi mahi on salad, and fried chicken bowl. All very good. Chicken is the big draw here but you can also get a good salad. Staff was particularly friendly and happy to answer our (many) questions.
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Ludivine
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 3 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place at CIC. Except for the loud music, everything was great!
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Miss
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 27 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and lovely setting but the service really brought this place to the next level. Our server was so engaging and helpful. And the kitchen even surprised and delighted us with a dessert for our friends reunion. Thank you for such a wonderful place and meal to gather!
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Zachary
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was by far the best part of the experience - host, server, and busser all A+. Food and environment also very good
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Shari
Washington DC
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food! The food was received very quickly and everything was wonderful. It was challenging at times to flag down members of the team for water, etc - but the bar seemed lively and the atmosphere was great.
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FAQs

Shy Bird - Kendall Square offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 714-4200.

Shy Bird - Kendall Square is rated 4.7 stars by 749 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 28 times today

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Google Map for Shy Bird - Kendall Square

390 3rd St, Cambridge, MA 02142

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
at Broadway
Area
Cambridge
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Wine Bar, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There are multiple private lots as well as limited on street parking.
Public transit
Kendall Square Red Line
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.shybird.com/
Phone number
(617) 714-4200
Catering
Available at shybird.com
Private party facilities
We would love to host your family gathering, holiday party, rehearsal dinner, or any other celebration here at Shy Bird!

Shy Bird - Kendall Square

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

SB Smash Burger

Rotisserie Piri Piri Chicken

Chicken Benedict

Breakfast Plates

Overnight OatsUS$6.75

Belgian Liege WafflesUS$9.50

Egg & CheeseUS$3.95

Breakfast WrapUS$9.50

Shy Bird SandwichUS$6.50

Fried Chicken & EggUS$11.25

B.L.TUS$9.75

Breakfast PlateUS$11.50

Harissa Breakfast BowlUS$13.00

Sides

Housemade Hash BrownUS$3.75

OMG English MuffinUS$4.50

Fresh Fruit BowlUS$6.50

Side Bacon or SausageUS$4.50

Iggy's Butter CroissantUS$4.25

Iggy's Chocolate CroissantUS$4.95

Iggy's Almond CroissantUS$4.95

Belgian Liege WaffleUS$4.75

Drinks

Bottled WaterUS$2.25

CokeUS$2.85

Diet CokeUS$2.85

Cranberry JuiceUS$3.00

Orange JuiceUS$3.75

LemonadeUS$3.50

Coffee & Tea

Hot CoffeeUS$2.95

Iced CoffeeUS$3.95

EspressoUS$3.55

CappuccinoUS$4.45

LatteUS$4.45

MochaUS$4.95

CortadoUS$4.45

AmericanoUS$3.75

Hot ChocolateUS$3.75

Hot CiderUS$3.50

Chai LatteUS$4.00

Matcha LatteUS$5.50

Earl Grey TeaUS$3.50

English Breakfast TeaUS$3.50

China Breakfast TeaUS$3.50

Jasmine Green TeaUS$3.50

Moroccan Mint TeaUS$3.50

Crimson Berry HerbalUS$3.50

Mount Olympus HerbalUS$3.50

Counter Culture Coffee

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Shy Bird - Kendall Square offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Shy Bird - Kendall Square restaurant rated?

Is Shy Bird - Kendall Square currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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