Shy Bird - Kendall Square

4.6

740 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

29 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 19 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Lively
Good for business meals

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 740 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Boston
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Shy Bird in Kendall Square offers a delightful dining experience with "awesome atmosphere, excellent food and outstanding service." Guests rave about their accommodating staff and diverse menu, featuring favorites like the smashburger and chicken bites. With a "lovely patio" and "great location," it's perfect for brunch or casual gatherings.

740 Reviews

M
Miss
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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 7 days ago
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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Dbirdie
VIP
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 10 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Peri peri chicken: AMAZING Fries: SUPREME Love it here!
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Heather
Greater Boston
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
My husband and I joined two friends here for dinner without knowing much about the restaurant. It was a cold night and we wanted something to warm us up. Shy Bird turned out to be a great choice. We shared 4 appetizers, two mains, a salad, a side of French fries, and two desserts. The stand out dishes were the roasted squash appetizer, the corn dip appetizer, the piri piri roast chicken, the thin and crispy French fries, the mahi mahi, and our desserts (warm chocolate chip cookie, toffee cake/ice cream). Our other dishes were fine, but weren’t as special (shrimp Louie lettuce cups, trumpet mushrooms, beet and arugula salad). My mulled cider was warming and tasty, if a little sweet. Others seemed to enjoy their drinks - beers, margarita. The atmosphere was pleasant, and the service was prompt and responsive. I’d definitely return - even with the challenging parking and 30 minute drive from home!
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Edel
New York City
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 3 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The server was very nice and really very accommodating. Allowed all “4” of us to pay separate itemized bills. The host however was rude, aggressive and unpleasant. His insincere tone and fake smile were obvious not to mention his blatant frustration when we arrived with an extra guest was disappointing and made the extra addition to our party feel like a problem. The thinly veiled goodbye from the host was the obnoxious cherry on the top.
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Clare
VIP
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 3 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had a great lunch at Shy Bird. Smash Burger, Tuna Melt and Chicken Shawarma wrap were all yummy. Great place to get a lunch within an hour. Didn't feel rushed, but needing to be in and out in between work day, this was great.
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Nicole
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A friend and I went here for brunch. The Chicken Benedict was amazing! Great service as well!
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Mark
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was an enjoyable experience and will be back again
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Sandra
VIP
Greater Boston
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my first visit to Shy Bird. I was pleasantly surprised. There were two of us and we ordered a whole roast chicken, a side of fries, and a salad. The food was delicious and plenty enough for us. The service was excellent. Our server was helpful at all times, including lowering the music volume.
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Andrew
VIP
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always love hanging at Shy Bird. Can never have enough Dunks.
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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 4.6 stars by 740 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

29 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

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