Shy Bird - Kendall Square

Name: Shy Bird - Kendall Square
Address: 390 3rd St, Cambridge, MA, United States, 02142
Telephone: (617) 714-4200
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

739 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

24 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 5 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 areas

Additional information

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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

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

Sides

Housemade Hash BrownUSD 3.75
OMG English MuffinUSD 4.50
with butter & jam
Fresh Fruit BowlUSD 6.50
Side Bacon or SausageUSD 4.50
Iggy's Butter CroissantUSD 4.25
Iggy's Chocolate CroissantUSD 4.95
Iggy's Almond CroissantUSD 4.95
Belgian Liege WaffleUSD 4.75

Drinks

Bottled WaterUSD 2.25
CokeUSD 2.85
Diet CokeUSD 2.85
Cranberry JuiceUSD 3.00
Orange JuiceUSD 3.75
LemonadeUSD 3.50

Coffee & Tea

all drinks available iced

Hot CoffeeUSD 2.95
Iced CoffeeUSD 3.95
EspressoUSD 3.55
CappuccinoUSD 4.45
LatteUSD 4.45
MochaUSD 4.95
CortadoUSD 4.45
AmericanoUSD 3.75
Hot ChocolateUSD 3.75
Hot CiderUSD 3.50
Chai LatteUSD 4.00
Matcha LatteUSD 5.50
Earl Grey TeaUSD 3.50
English Breakfast TeaUSD 3.50
China Breakfast TeaUSD 3.50
Jasmine Green TeaUSD 3.50
Moroccan Mint TeaUSD 3.50
Crimson Berry HerbalUSD 3.50
Mount Olympus HerbalUSD 3.50
Counter Culture Coffee
whole bean or ground for home
- 12ozUSD 15.00

What 739 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
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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.

739 Reviews

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Zachary
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 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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Kelly
VIP
Greater Boston
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great breakfast and ambiance. Location is perfect for Cambridge area. Will definitely go back.
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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 739 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

24 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 5 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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 OatsUSD 6.75

Belgian Liege WafflesUSD 9.50

Egg & CheeseUSD 3.95

Breakfast WrapUSD 9.50

Shy Bird SandwichUSD 6.50

Fried Chicken & EggUSD 11.25

B.L.TUSD 9.75

Breakfast PlateUSD 11.50

Harissa Breakfast BowlUSD 13.00

Sides

Housemade Hash BrownUSD 3.75

OMG English MuffinUSD 4.50

Fresh Fruit BowlUSD 6.50

Side Bacon or SausageUSD 4.50

Iggy's Butter CroissantUSD 4.25

Iggy's Chocolate CroissantUSD 4.95

Iggy's Almond CroissantUSD 4.95

Belgian Liege WaffleUSD 4.75

Drinks

Bottled WaterUSD 2.25

CokeUSD 2.85

Diet CokeUSD 2.85

Cranberry JuiceUSD 3.00

Orange JuiceUSD 3.75

LemonadeUSD 3.50

Coffee & Tea

Hot CoffeeUSD 2.95

Iced CoffeeUSD 3.95

EspressoUSD 3.55

CappuccinoUSD 4.45

LatteUSD 4.45

MochaUSD 4.95

CortadoUSD 4.45

AmericanoUSD 3.75

Hot ChocolateUSD 3.75

Hot CiderUSD 3.50

Chai LatteUSD 4.00

Matcha LatteUSD 5.50

Earl Grey TeaUSD 3.50

English Breakfast TeaUSD 3.50

China Breakfast TeaUSD 3.50

Jasmine Green TeaUSD 3.50

Moroccan Mint TeaUSD 3.50

Crimson Berry HerbalUSD 3.50

Mount Olympus HerbalUSD 3.50

Counter Culture Coffee

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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Dining areas

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