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Welcome to Shy Bird

"Shy Bird, nestled in the heart of Cambridge, offers a delightful mix of salads, breakfast dishes, and sandwiches in a hipster-friendly setting. With a diverse menu that caters to vegetarians and vegans, this restaurant stands out for its creative and flavorful options. Customers rave about the attentive service and cozy outdoor seating. Must-try dishes include the umami bowl, spicy cauliflower pita wrap, and Tuscan Bowl. While the margaritas and kombucha may need a little tweaking, the overall dining experience at Shy Bird is a hidden gem worth exploring for a delicious meal with friends or a relaxing brunch."

LOCATIONS
  • Shy Bird
    1 Broadway Cambridge, MA 02142
    1 Broadway Cambridge, MA 02142 Hotline:

Shy Bird, a charming restaurant located at 1 Broadway in Cambridge, MA, offers a delightful fusion of Salad, Breakfast & Brunch, and Sandwiches. This trendy spot is perfect for those looking for a hipster vibe with moderate noise levels, suitable for groups and various meals throughout the day.

Upon entering Shy Bird, guests are greeted with a warm and inviting ambiance, both indoors and outdoors. The attentive and quick service adds to the overall pleasant dining experience. The restaurant not only caters to meat lovers but also offers a range of vegetarian and vegan options, impressing diners like Carlie C. who enjoyed the Tuscan Bowl and Grace X. who raved about the spicy cauliflower pita wrap.

In addition to the diverse menu offerings, Shy Bird boasts a full bar with signature drinks like the Mediterranean Mai Tai, ensuring a unique and enjoyable dining experience. The covered outdoor seating and free Wi-Fi make it an ideal spot for work meetings or casual gatherings.

Overall, Shy Bird stands out for its elevated comfort food at reasonable prices in the bustling Kendall Square area. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty sandwich or a refreshing salad, this restaurant has something for everyone. Don't miss out on exploring the culinary delights at Shy Bird - a hidden gem waiting to be discovered.

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Carlie C.
Carlie C.

For a restaurant that specializes in chicken, I was impressed by the number of vegetarian options this restaurant has! The Tuscan Bowl was delicious. There is a great ambiance in the restaurant as well and lovely outdoor seating. Service was very attentive and quick!

Lydia L.
Lydia L.

Try the Mediterranean Mai Tai and the street corn dip! The burger was also pretty good. The dunks surprisingly tasted a bit floury and weren't as crispy as I would have liked, though they were tender and juicy. Nice patio area, but our table was pretty small for three people. On the whole, we enjoyed ourselves!

Ellie C.
Ellie C.

Elevated comfort food with reasonable prices for Kendall Square. Service was friendly and fast, and they have cute seating areas both indoors and outdoors. I especially like that they have slightly padded chairs outdoors instead of classic barebones metal ones --it was a small touch that made our overall experience more enjoyable and comfortable. For the food: I loved their umami bowl --it's a good filling portion with plenty of veggies and umami flavor mixed in with lentils and brown rice. Would recommend. The half bird could have been juicier and more unique in flavor. Would skip. The Zab's rotisserie wings were delicious --crispy and coated with flavorful sauce on the outside, but tender and juicy on the inside. Would recommend. Overall, a cute place to go with friends, for date night, or dining solo. I'll keep coming back for their umami bowl and to try more of their different chicken options.

Lily G.
Lily G.

Ambience is 9/10. Great place, pretty cool spot for dinner. The service was just ok. We ordered a hard kombucha and a margarita, and two very good margaritas were brought to us (mostly ice, very little drink) and 20 or so minutes later we got up and asked the bartender since our waiter had not returned. They took back the untouched second drink and were kind enough to take it off the bill. We also ordered a butternut squash soup and a side of mac and cheese. The soup was decent though the mac and cheese was unexpected: the cheese was reminiscent of Kraft or Velveeta. Not thick... tasted fine though. The pasta they used was perfect perfect perfect.

Grace X.
Grace X.

I had a catered spicy cauliflower pita wrap from here and it was absolutely delicious. Love that they have great vegan options!

Jonathan A.
Jonathan A.

I had a wonderful time at this restaurant. A little hidden gem. Let me break this down. Music on point, the vibes were everything the servers were nice attentive and asked us how we would like our meals to come out, and had good attitudes. I really enjoyed the treatment here. Theeeee food - I ain't gunna hold you, the food was amazing. They have plenty of veggie and vegan options. I was able to enjoy my friends meals and not be concerned about the food I was having. So yes, I was vibing with the music and having a good meal. Their mocktail selection was AMAZING also. I highly recommend this place. I want to come back for brunch. Check this place out!!!

Alice D.
Alice D.

Came here on a Friday evening for dinner and the place was pretty empty compared to how busy I've seen it, but I think this spot definitely is much livelier on weeknights vs. leading up to weekends. Given how it felt much calmer and quieter though, I didn't see the lack of people as a negative. Service was relatively quick so our orders were taken rather fast and efficiently before the food came out shortly after. The tomato soup was more sour/tart than other tomato soups I've had, but it wasn't too bad. The dinner for two we got was really good quality for its price and portion - we were pretty stuffed by the end, especially with an order of bites, but it was worth it. The chicken wasn't too dry which is my main qualm with rotisserie chicken. The salad was well-dressed, although a little boring as it was just lettuce and dressing. The fries were pretty good - overall, really nice meal. I wouldn't mind coming back in the future to try some of their other sauces. Good deal, good service, thanks Shy Bird!