Shy Bird - Kendall Square

4.7

753 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 46 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for business meals
Lively

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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Private dining

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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
Neighborhood
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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Overnight Oats$6.75
oat milk, fruit, dates, almond butter
Belgian Liege Waffles$9.50
maple syrup, powdered sugar
Egg & Cheese$3.95
cheddar, king's hawaiian roll
Breakfast Wrap$9.50
scrambled eggs, hash brown, pepperjack cheese, avocado, hot sauce; Gluten free available
Shy Bird Sandwich$6.50
egg, cheddar, avocado, spicy aioli
Fried Chicken & Egg$11.25
hot honey, pepperjack cheese
B.L.T$9.75
north country bacon, tomato, romaine, black pepper mayo
Breakfast Plate$11.50
scrambled eggs, bacon, toasted 7 grain, hash brown
Harissa Breakfast Bowl$13.00
eggplant, roasted shallots, blistered tomato, vegan herb yogurt, harissa vinaigrette, lentil & brown rice

Sides

Housemade Hash Brown$3.75
OMG English Muffin$4.50
with butter & jam
Fresh Fruit Bowl$6.50
Side Bacon or Sausage$4.50
Iggy's Butter Croissant$4.25
Iggy's Chocolate Croissant$4.95
Iggy's Almond Croissant$4.95
Belgian Liege Waffle$4.75

Drinks

Bottled Water$2.25
Coke$2.85
Diet Coke$2.85
Cranberry Juice$3.00
Orange Juice$3.75
Lemonade$3.50

Coffee & Tea

all drinks available iced

Hot Coffee$2.95
Iced Coffee$3.95
Espresso$3.55
Cappuccino$4.45
Latte$4.45
Mocha$4.95
Cortado$4.45
Americano$3.75
Hot Chocolate$3.75
Hot Cider$3.50
Chai Latte$4.00
Matcha Latte$5.50
Earl Grey Tea$3.50
English Breakfast Tea$3.50
China Breakfast Tea$3.50
Jasmine Green Tea$3.50
Moroccan Mint Tea$3.50
Crimson Berry Herbal$3.50
Mount Olympus Herbal$3.50
Counter Culture Coffee
whole bean or ground for home
- 12oz$15.00

What 753 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
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Boston
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Shy Bird in Kendall Square is a bustling spot known for its "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the "exquisite chicken and waffles" and "delicious cocktails." The atmosphere is lively, perfect for group gatherings or casual meals. While some noise issues exist, the overall "experience is great," making it a favorite for many.

753 Reviews

G
Gail VIP
Greater Boston11 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely Birthday celebration for a friend. The restaurant treated us very well.
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Jennifer
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great little spot. Casual, food was very good, service great.
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Natalie
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress Olivia was so sweet and nice! She even gave us chocolate cookies on the house!! We will be back :)
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Ale
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
La experiencia fue excelente, la comida deliciosa y el precio aceptable para ser Boston. Definitivamente volveré.
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Ludivine
Greater Boston6 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 13, 2025
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 Boston9 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 12, 2025
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 VIP
Greater Boston6 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 26, 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 Boston14 reviews
2.0
Dined on January 26, 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 Vegas2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 8, 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 Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on January 5, 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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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 753 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

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 46 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
Neighborhood
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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, 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 reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

SB Smash Burger

Rotisserie Piri Piri Chicken

Chicken Benedict

Breakfast Plates

Overnight Oats$6.75

Belgian Liege Waffles$9.50

Egg & Cheese$3.95

Breakfast Wrap$9.50

Shy Bird Sandwich$6.50

Fried Chicken & Egg$11.25

B.L.T$9.75

Breakfast Plate$11.50

Harissa Breakfast Bowl$13.00

Sides

Housemade Hash Brown$3.75

OMG English Muffin$4.50

Fresh Fruit Bowl$6.50

Side Bacon or Sausage$4.50

Iggy's Butter Croissant$4.25

Iggy's Chocolate Croissant$4.95

Iggy's Almond Croissant$4.95

Belgian Liege Waffle$4.75

Drinks

Bottled Water$2.25

Coke$2.85

Diet Coke$2.85

Cranberry Juice$3.00

Orange Juice$3.75

Lemonade$3.50

Coffee & Tea

Hot Coffee$2.95

Iced Coffee$3.95

Espresso$3.55

Cappuccino$4.45

Latte$4.45

Mocha$4.95

Cortado$4.45

Americano$3.75

Hot Chocolate$3.75

Hot Cider$3.50

Chai Latte$4.00

Matcha Latte$5.50

Earl Grey Tea$3.50

English Breakfast Tea$3.50

China Breakfast Tea$3.50

Jasmine Green Tea$3.50

Moroccan Mint Tea$3.50

Crimson Berry Herbal$3.50

Mount Olympus Herbal$3.50

Counter Culture Coffee

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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

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Is Shy Bird - Kendall Square currently accepting reservations?

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Dining areas

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