Shy Bird - Kendall Square

4.7

752 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 27, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 38 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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
Neighbourhood
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 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 752 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

Loved For

Boston
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Shy Bird in Kendall Square offers a delightful dining experience with "great food" and a lively atmosphere. The service is consistently praised for being "amazing" and attentive, highlighted by standout server Olivia. Diners enjoy the outdoor space and diverse menu options, though the noise level can be high during peak hours.

752 Reviews

J
Jennifer
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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 Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
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 Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
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 Boston
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
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 Boston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
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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M
Michele
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
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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M
Michael
VIP
Greater Boston
14 reviews
2.0
14 reviews
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 Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
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 Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
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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Ludivine
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 3, 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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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 752 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 27, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 38 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
Neighbourhood
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

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

Loved For

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 reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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