Shy Bird is an all day neighborhood rotisserie & cafe. We are a counter service restaurant with a full service bar. We offer exceptional coffee, wine, drinks, beer and sincere hospitality. Our full menu is available for dine-in, takeout, and delivery.
Hours & Location
View Shy Bird at 1 Broadway,
Cambridge, MA 02142 on Google Maps
WINTER HOURS
Sunday
8am - 9pm, Bar 10pm
Monday
8am - 9pm, Bar 10pm
Tuesday - Friday
7am - 10pm, Bar 11pm
Saturday
8am - 10pm, Bar 11pm
Menus
Breakfast served ‘til 11:00 am Monday to Friday.
Grains & Greens
Farro & Kale
vegetarian
radish, sweet potato, king mushrooms, orange, harissa vinaigrette
+ salmon $5
$10.75
Spiced Chickpeas & Poached Egg
vegetarian
greek yogurt, cauliflower, paprika, pita
$9.50
Overnight Oats
vegan
almond butter, oat milk, dates
$6.75
Chia Bowl
vegetarian
oat milk, crushed blueberries, coconut, bitter chocolate, cashews
$7
Egg Sandwiches
Folded Eggs on a Portuguese bun + sub egg whites 1.5
Egg & Cheese
vegetarian
cheddar, avocado, spicy aioli
+ nodine’s bacon or sausage $2
$7.50
Avocado & Kale
vegetarian
goat cheese, pickled peppers
$8
Maple Smoked Ham & Cheese
comeback sauce, american cheese, pickles
$8.50
Fried Chicken
hot honey, pepper jack
$11
Sweet & Savory
Hash Brown
vegetarian, vegan
$2.50
Avocado Toast
vegetarian
marjoram, pickled mustard seed, ricotta salata
$9.50
Greek Yogurt
vegetarian
honey, granola, fruit
$6
Seasonal Fruit Salad
vegan
berries, pineapple
$6
Plain Croissant
vegetarian
$3.75
Jam & Cheese Croissant
vegetarian
$3.75
Chocolate Croissant
vegetarian
$3.75
House Specialties
Egg Bowls with toasted 7-grain croutons + sub egg whites 1.5
# 1 Veggie Scramble
vegetarian
spinach, radish, sweet potato
$9.75
# 2 Rotisserie Chicken
avocado, salsa verde
$10.75
# 3 "The Shy Scramble"
north country bacon, hash browns, cheese
$9.75
Extras
substitute egg whites $1.50
+ egg $2
+ avocado $2
+ bacon $2
+ sausage $2
+ rotisserie chicken $4
Rise & Shine
Good Mornin’ Sunshine
aperol, amaro nonino, OJ citrusy & refreshing
add bubbles $2
$9
Coffee & Tea
Regular Coffee
small $2.50
large $3
Decaf Coffee
small $2.50
large $3
Iced Coffee
small $3.50
large $4
Espresso
$2.75
Cortado
$3.85
Cappuccino
$3.85
Latte
$3.85
Mocha
$4
Hot Tea
$3
English Breakfast
Keemum
Jasmine Green
Mt Olympus Herbal
Chai Latte
$4
Matcha Latte
$6
Black Iced Tea
$2.85
All Drinks Available Iced +15 ¢
Juice & Soda
One size
Orange Juice
$3.50
Strawberry Lemonade
$3.50
Cranberry Juice
$3
Apple Juice
$3
Still Thirsty? Bar’s open at 10AM.
Brunch served from 8:00am ‘til 4:00pm Saturday & Sunday.
These items are served raw, undercooked, or may be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, fish, shellfish, or eggs may increse your risk of foodborne illness. Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.
Grains & Greens
Sugar Snap Pea Salad
gluten free, vegetarian
almond vinaigrette, mint, ricotta
$12
Farro & Kale
vegan
radish, sweet potato, king mushrooms, orange, harissa vinaigrette
$10.75
Caesar Salad
little gem, parmesan, francese croutons
$9.85
Overnight Oats
vegan
almond butter, oat milk, dates
$6.75
Chia Bowl
vegetarian
oat milk, crushed blueberries, coconut, bitter chocolate, pistachios
$7
Avocado Toast
vegetarian
marjoram, pickled mustard seeds, ricotta salata
$9.50
add avocado + $2
add rotisserie chicken + $4
add salmon + $5
Chicken Soup
king mushrooms, kale, farro, toasted bread
$5
$9.50
add
avocado $2
rotisserie chicken $4
salmon $5
fried chicken $5
Benedicts
Shy Bird
vegetarian
rotisserie chicken, mashed avocado, espellette
$11
Classic Benedict
vegetarian
north country ham, hollandaise
$10
Frittata
vegetarian
spinach, goat cheese, pesto, Iggy's 7 grain
$11
Sandwiches
Slow-Roasted Pork
marinated cukes, pepper mayo aged provolone
$12
Egg & Cheese
vegetarian
cheddar, avocado, spicy aioli
+ nodine’s bacon or sausage $2
$7.50
Cauliflower Melt
vegetarian
cheddar, crispy onions, lemon aioli
+ sausage $2
$10
Fried Chicken & Egg
hot honey, pepper jack portuguese bun
$11
Cubano
rotisserie pork, smoked ham, mustard, swiss
$11
Sides
Hash Brown
vegan
$2.50
Rosemary-Black Pepper Fries
vegan
$5.75
Assorted Croissants
vegetarian
$3.75
Chocolate Chip Cookie
$1.50
Snacking
Prosciutto di Parma
$11
Cabot Clothbound Cheddar
murray's apple butter
$11
to pair - 2013 Savignin, Vandelle, Jura
glass $13
House Specialties
Egg Bowls with toasted 7-grain croutons + sub egg whites 1.5
# 1 Veggie Scramble
vegetarian
spinach, radish, sweet potato
$9.75
# 2 Rotisserie Chicken
scrambled, avocado, salsa verde
$10.75
# 3 "The Shy Scramble"
north country bacon, hash browns, cheddar, comeback sauce
$9.75
Coffee & Tea
Regular Coffee
small $2.50
large $3
Decaf Coffee
small $2.50
large $3
Iced Coffee
small $3.50
large $4
Espresso
$2.75
Cortado
$3.85
Cappuccino
$3.85
Latte
$3.85
Mocha
$4
Hot Tea
$3
English Breakfast
Keemum
Jasmine Green
Mt Olympus Herbal
Matcha Latte
$6
Chai Latte
$4
Black Iced Tea
$2.85
All Drinks Available Iced +15 ¢
The Bird
(at 11 am)
Half Chicken
gluten free
choice of one sauce
$12.85
Whole Chicken
gluten free
choice of one sauce
$19.95
Shy Bird Lunch Plate
gluten free
dressed greens, choice of leg or breast, one sauce
$11
sauces: salsa verde / juniper-pepper bbq / honey mustard / pecorino ranch
+ extra sauce $0.50
Brunch Drinks
Bloody Mary
$11
Mimosa
$11
Shy Lady
hendricks, hibiscus, lime, tonic
$13
Pimm's Cup
Pimm's No. 1, Salted Cucumber, Lemon, Q Ginger Ale
$10
High Noon
Good Mornin’ Sunshine
aperol, amaro nonino, OJ
add bubbles + $2
$9
Lunch served from 11:00am ‘til 4:00pm Monday to Friday.
These items are served raw, undercooked, or may be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, fish, shellfish, or eggs may increse your risk of foodborne illness. Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.
Grains & Greens
Sugar Snap Pea Salad
gluten free, vegetarian
almond vinaigrette, mint, ricotta
$12
Farro & Kale
vegetarian
radish, sweet potato, king mushrooms, orange, harissa vinaigrette
$10.75
Caesar Salad
romaine, parmesan, francese croutons
$9.85
Spiced Chickpeas & Poached Egg
vegetarian
greek yogurt, cauliflower, paprikia, pita
$9.50
Chicken Chopped Salad
gluten free
cucumbers, olives, tomato, pecorino ranch
$13
add avocado + $2
add rotisserie chicken + $4
add salmon + $5
Chicken Soup
king mushrooms, kale, farro, toasted bread
$5
$9.50
Sandwiches
on Iggy’s ciabatta bread
Slow-Roasted Pork
marinated cukes, pepper mayo aged provolone
$12
Rotisserie Turkey & Swiss
bibb lettuce, cukes pickled pepper aioli
$11
Cauliflower Melt
vegetarian
cheddar, crispy onions, lemon aioli
+ sausage $2
$10
Fried Chicken & Egg
hot honey, pepper jack portuguese bun
$11
The Ranch Fried Chicken
cheddar, lettuce, pecorino, hot peppers
$11
add rosemary-black pepper fries + $3
add potato chips + $3
Cubano
rotisserie pork, smoked ham, swiss, mustard
$11
Add
rosemary-black pepper fries $3
potato chips $3
Pitas
Chickpea & Avocado
romaine, paprika, dill yogurt
$9.85
Meatball "Banh Mi"
vegetarian
shredded carrot, cucumber, cilantro, sriracha
$11
Rotisserie Lamb Gyro
tzatziki, radish, herbs, pickled onion
$0
$12
Add
rosemary-black pepper fries $3
potato chips $3
Sides
Rosemary-Black Pepper Fries
vegan
$5.75
Potato Chips
gluten free, vegan
keogh’s salt & vin $3
torres premium jamon iberico $3.50
Chocolate Chip Cookie
$1.50
The Bird
(at 11 am)
Half Chicken
gluten free
choice of one sauce
$12.85
Whole Chicken
gluten free
choice of one sauce
$19.95
Shy Bird Lunch Plate
gluten free
dressed greens, one sauce
Leg $9.50
Breast $11
sauces: salsa verde / juniper-pepper bbq / honey mustard / pecorino ranch
+ extra sauce $0.75
Coffee & Tea
Regular Coffee
small $2.50
large $3
Decaf Coffee
small $2.50
large $3
Iced Coffee
small $3.50
large $4
Espresso
$2.75
Cortado
$3.85
Cappuccino
$3.85
Latte
$3.75
Mocha
$4
Hot Tea
$3
English Breakfast
Keemum
Jasmine Green
Mt Olympus Herbal
Matcha
$6
Chai Latte
$4
Black Iced Tea
$2.85
All Drinks Available Iced +15 ¢
Juice & Soda
Nomada Honey Soda
$4.25
Hibiscus Cooler
$3.50
Lagunitas Hopped Seltzer
$3.75
Strawberry Lemonade
$3.50
High Noon
Shy Lady
hendricks, hibiscus, lime, Q tonic
$13
ask about our full Drinks menu
Dinner served from 4:00pm ‘til close daily.
These items are served raw, undercooked, or may be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, fish, shellfish, or eggs may increse your risk of foodborne illness. Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.
Starters
Sugar Snap Pea Salad
gluten free, vegetarian
almond vinaigrette, mint, ricotta
$12
Farro & Kale
radish, sweet potato, king mushrooms, harissa vinaigrette
add avocado $2
add rotisserie chicken $4
add salmon filet $9
$10.75
Caesar Salad
little gem, parmesan, francese croutons
avocado + $2
rotisserie chicken + $4
$9.85
Shy Rice
perilla, XO sauce, cilantro & basil, veggies, poached egg
rotisserie chicken $4
fried chicken $5
$12
Cheese Bread
housemade marinara, fontina, gruyere
$8
Honey Lemon-Pepper Wings
pecorino ranch
$12
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
comeback sauce
$11.75
Chicken soup
king mushrooms, kale, farro, toasted bread
$5
$9.50
Rotisserie À La Carte
includes a side of your choice
Heritage Pork Ribs
honey & oregano
$17.85
Cauliflower
melted provolone, paprika crust bright herb vinaigrette
$15
Black Angus Prime Rib
horseradish, black pepper
$31.95
Lamb Gyro
tzatziki, pita, alfalfa, confit tomato
$16
Sides
Rosemary-Black Pepper Fries
vegan
$5.75
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
lemon yogurt, pork cracklins
$6
Garlic Bread
fontina, oregano
$4.50
Roasted Brussels
lemon aioli
$5.50
Braised Greens
garlic, thai bird vinegar
$5.75
Mac n' Cheese
mornay sauce, parmesan crumb
$6.25
Snacking
Prosciutto di Parma
$11
Cabot Clothbound Cheddar
murray's apple butter
$11
ES Provisions Warm Pretzel
honey mustard
$6.25
The Bird
(at 11 am)
Half Chicken
gluten free
choice of one sauce
$12.85
Whole Chicken
gluten free
choice of one sauce
$19.95
Combo Meal for Two
gluten free
whole rotisserie chicken, with a dressed greens salad, a sauce and choice of one side
$28.95
sauces: salsa verde / sweet & tangy juniper-pepper / honey mustard / pecorino ranch
+ extra sauce $0.75 per ¢
Plates
Rigatoni
vegetarian
marinara, whipped ricotta, lemon zest, chile flakes
meatballs $6
$15.75
Prime Beef Brisket & Fries
juniper, black pepper
$23
Roasted Salmon *
herbed farro, radish, citrus
$22
White Wine
Rosé
(Gamay), Capréoles
glass $11
carafe $21
Cava Brut.
Gilabert, Penedès
glass $10
carafe $19
Pecorino
Bastianelli
glass $12
carafe $23
Sauvignon Blanc
Salvard
glass $12
carafe $23
Savignin
Vandelle
$13
$25
Red Wine
Gamay
Lardy
glass $10
carafe $19
Pinot Noir
Sarrazin
glass $13
carafe $25
Nebbiolo
Tintero, Langhe
glass $9
carafe $17
Grenache/Carignan
Fontsainte
glass $11
carafe $21
Cabernet
Le Ballon
glass $12
carafe $23
Cocktail Hour
Cara Cara
tequila, pineapple, lime, ginger, stormalong cider
$11
ask about our full Drinks menu
Private Events at Shy Bird
For all your special occasions
We would love to host your family gathering, holiday party, rehearsal dinner, or any other celebration here at Shy Bird!
Online Ordering
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Contact
Send us a message and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. You can also reach us by phone at (617) 714-4200. Looking forward to hearing from you.