Shy Bird - Kendall Square

The herb roasted chicken was decent and juicy and also priced fairly. The smashed burger was cooked a bit too well and lacked a bit of flavor. Overall not bad

If you’re in Kendall and want something fast, fresh, and actually satisfying, Shy Bird is a layup. I grabbed the chicken Caesar wrap and it was loaded. Real chunks of juicy roasted chicken, crisp romaine, plenty of parm, and just enough dressing to keep it flavorful without turning into a soggy mess. The wrap was tight, hefty, and didn’t fall apart halfway through which already puts it ahead of most spots in the area. The space itself fits Kendall Square perfectly. Clean, modern, lots of natural light, good for a quick solo lunch or an easy group meet-up. Service is fast but not rushed. It’s not trying to be fancy. It’s just really solid chicken done right.

Came in for a solo date after a gym session, heard really good things about the Calabrian Caesar wrap with the rosemary fries. Chester served me and was great with the service and offered the right suggestions. Definitely recommend!

Good food with great atmosphere and at the great location, the squash dish was nice. The rosemary fries were amazing. Even the artichoke dip was good. Peri Peri Margarita was amazing.

This is a great place to grab sandwich type of meals all centering around fried chicken. As they don't serve Ḥalāl or Kosher options, I went with the vegetarian options. Fries were good and so was the Impossible Burger and Halloumi wrap. A bit tangy the wrap - could've eased on the pickles. Good place to grab a working lunch if you're in the Cambridge area during work hours.

Although they are probably known for their chicken, we go for the smash burger.. it is pretty great.. The watermelon salad in the summer is also a favorite… and the sticky toffee pudding cake (on the days we are not low carb… which is most days). But what earned them 5 stars from me today is that I walked in recently with my 4-year-old (it was his birthday), and when he told them he had just turned four, they brought us all the desserts on the menu (after we had already paid the check). No fuss.. It absolutely made his day (and ours). Thank you!

Visited some friends in Boston who recommended Shy Bird, and it did not disappoint! The half roast chicken hit the spot, with a nice crisp side salad. We also got "SB Dunks" which were just chicken bites served with all their dips. My favourites were the "Spicy Bird Bath" and honey mustard dips.

It seems like most of the reviews on here are for lunch, but this must be the most underrated dinner spot in Kendall square. I was absolutely blown away by the fresh, flavorful vegetarian options! The savoy cabbage, hot honey ricotta, and delicata squash were all out of this world good and should not be skipped! My husband also enjoyed the piri piri chicken and the portion was huge. Shoutout to our waitress Juniper for the great food recs! We will be back.