Reviews for Shy Bird in Cambridge, MA
Good brunch option at decent prices, 20-25 dollars pp. Chicken and waffles. The fried chicken didn't have the crunchiest... coating but that was OK since inside wasn't too dry. They use liège waffles which has little sugar pearl inside giving thewaffle some crunchy texture. Smoked salmon. sits on top of crunchy patty of hash browns. Nice texture. Read more
I ordered the chicken shawarma with rosemary fries. Their rendition of the traditional middle eastern dish is cultural... appropriation at its worst. They just slapped pieces of dry chicken on top of a tiny flat bun they called pita, a bit of saladand sauce. I requested an exchange for a chicken sandwich, here they appropriated KFC with a cooler name (and a surcharge) butat least they did it right. The fries were fine. Read more
i went during the very busy lunch rush, but i was still seated pretty quickly. however, because of this, service was quite slow... and i felt somewhat forgotten. my waitress was very friendly though. nice, modern interior with indoor and outdoor seating. foodwas very good too. fresh, flavourful, and fun! the salads and rosemary french fries are a must try. Read more
The breakfast plate was pretty good, the toast was crispy and ingredients were fresh. The B.L.T. and chocolate croissant were... just okay, could be better. The atmosphere was very lovely though :) Read more
This place was really tasty! The service was excellent. I wasn’t sure what to expect with the roasted chicken as it can... sometimes be dry when served , but it was so tender and juicy … some of the best roasted chicken I’ve had! Our server was sokind and even did some art on our to go box. I could see this used as future potential marketing. Read more
Tasty rotisserie chicken! Picture shows half chicken size. Loved the chipotle bbq on the side but I felt like the chicken... didn't need it as it had good seasoning on its own. Pear/Pecan salad was ok, I felt like it was missing something and thesquash didn't taste as good as I would've liked. The service was very nice and friendly! Highly recommend the sandwiches,fries, and of course the chicken (both rotisserie or fried). Read more
Great food at decent prices for a prime location in Cambridge. A good view of the Kendall square/MIT area from the restaurant .... Outdoor seating available. Better to book in advance although you can get a seat when there’s no rush. Their chicken is verysoft and juicy. A nice spot to go with friends/co-workers/a date. Read more
My coworkers took me here. I love the gastropub concept and delicious sharable appetizers. This place is all about chicken, ... but I opted for the seared tuna Niçoise salad. It's a delicious, somewhat deconstructed take on the dish. Loved the seared tunainstead of the traditional approach. They have a very nice selection of mock cocktails too. Staff is laid back and friendly. Irecommend checking it out! Read more