Shy Bird Menu (Update 2025)
Shy Bird in Cambridge, MA, offers a diverse menu of breakfast, brunch, salads, and sandwiches. Known for its inviting atmosphere and friendly service, customers rave about the umami bowl, Zab's rotisserie wings, and spicy cauliflower pita wrap. The restaurant also caters to vegan options, making it a hit among plant-based eaters. Standout dishes include rotisserie piri piri chicken, chicharrones, and db dunks. With cozy ambiance and attentive staff, Shy Bird is a top choice for a night out with friends or a date. The menu features a range of mocktails and zero-proof drinks, adding to the overall dining experience. Don't miss out on trying their creative dishes and vibrant flavors at Shy Bird.
Zab's!
ZAB'S HOT SAUCE
St. Augustine Style Hot Sauce: Sweeter, fruitier heat with the signature Datil Pepper slow burn - our tribute to how traditional Datil Pepper sauces are made where the peppers are grown. Try it in a sandwich, breakfast burrito, as a marinade, in a spicy aioli, or sauteed into some onions!
FRIED ARTICHOKES
pecorino ranch, lemon zest
WHIPPED RICOTTA & HONEY
flowering oregano, aleppo pepper, evoo, toasted bread
WARM MUSHROOM & FARM EGG
fried rosemary, pecorino, chicken drippings, black pepper
BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
sunflower seeds, chipotle coconut cream
ROW SEEDS ROASTED KOGINUT SQUASH
hot honey, salty pepitas, basil
CHAR SIU PORK BELLY LETTUCE WRAPS
fresh herb salad, house pickles, cracklings
SESAME CRUSTED TUNA & CRISPY RICE
chili crisp aioli, brown rice, furikake
MARINATED CANTABRIAN ANCHOVIES
piparra pepper salad, "laudemio" tuscan olive oil, iggy's pullman
SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP
pita crisps, pecorino, toasted breadcrumbs
Snacks & Starters
Salads & Grain Bowls
CAESAR SALAD
romaine, parmesan, crouton
BRUSSELS SPROUTS & KALE SALAD
dried cranberries, shaved parmesan, toasted almonds, sour apple vinaigrette
UMAMI BOWL
roasted carrots, kale, mushroom, ginger-miso dressing, togarashi
SPICY CHIPOTLE MAPLE BOWL
shaved brussels sprouts, roasted butternut squash & carrots, candied pumpkin seeds
SB DUNKS
Sb Dunks
Rotisserie
ROAST CAILIFLOWER & CHEDDAR FONDUE
hazelnuts, chimichurri, nicoise olives, spiced croutons
PIRI PIRI CHICKEN
half bird, bright & spicy sauce with rosemary-black pepper fries
CLASSIC BIRD
all natural, pasture raised from Crystal Valley Farms, IN (choice of sauce)
TRUFFLED CHICKEN FRITES
white & black truffle, parmesan truffle fries
SEARED ATLANTIC COD
artichoke, white beans, roasted tomatoes, fried capers, mixed olives
PORK PARMIGIANA
straccciatella, basil, tomato sugo
LINGUINE ALLE VONGOLE
countneck clams, white bean, parsley, garlic, chili flake
BAVETTE STEAK
tobacco onions, herb smashed potatoes, melted leeks
RANCH FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH
cheddar, pepper relish, pecorino ranch, with fries or greens
SB SMASH BURGER
special sauce, american cheese, shredded lettuce
FRIED CHICKEN BENEDICT
poached eggs, hollandaise, pepper relish
BREAKFAST PLATE
scrambled eggs, toasted iggy's French pullman, smashed potatoes, north country bacon
HOT & SOUR CRISPY TOFU COCONUT RICE BOWL
chili crunch, mushrooms, scallion, sesame, sunflower shoots
ZAB'S SPICY BREAKFAST BURRITO
smoked brisket, eggs, cheddar, potatoes, peppers, onions.
HONEY SRIRACHA CHICKEN & WAFFLES
belgian waffles, honey sriracha syrup, cilantro, toasted sesame
VEGGIE POWER GRAIN BOWL
sliced avocado, carrot, soybeans, sunflower seeds, basil pistou
Plates
Sides
WHITE CHEDDAR SHELLS & CHEESE
rosemary pecorino crumble
ROASTED HEIRLOOM CARROTS
pomegranate, greek yogurt, mint
SEARED BRUSSELLS SPROUTS
agrodolce, truffle salt
ROSEMARY-BLACK PEPPER FRIES
SIDE GREEN SALAD
little leaf greens, house vinaigrette
SIDE CAESAR SALAD
romaine, parmesan, croutons
TRUFFLE FRIES
ROSEMARY & BLACK PEPPER FRIES
(GF, CC not ok, Celiac)
CHIPS
REALLY BIG CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE
SIDE CAESAR
BIRD SAUCES
CHOCOLATE FUDGE BROWNIE
malted vanilla ice cream, magic chocolate shell, sea salt
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
crispy biscuit, whipped cream, fresh mint
WARM TOFFEE CAKE
salted caramel gelato, candied pecans, caramel sauce
RASPBERRY CHAMPAGNE SORBET
COOKIE
IGGY'S PLAIN CROISSANT
IGGY'S ALMOND CROISSANT
IGGY'S CHOCOLATE CROISSANT
Pastry & Dessert
Water
BOTTLE SMART WATER (oz.)
POLAR GRAPEFRUIT
POLAR PLAIN SELTZER
BOTTLED WATER
Box Of Coffee
Apollo OZ
Hologram OZ
Retail Coffee
Salads & Starters
BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
Pumpkin seeds, chive cream
CAESAR SALAD
romaine, pecorino, croutons, dressing on side.
LITTLE LEAF GREENS
cherry tomatoes, marinated cucumbers, sunflower seeds, house vinaigrette on side.
"BIG CHICKEN" SALAD
rotisserie or fried chicken, bacon, cucumber, tomato, honey mustard dressing on side.
SHAVED BRUSSELS & KALE SALAD
green apple vinaigrette, dried cranberry, parmesan, toasted almonds
UMAMI BOWL
mushroom, bean sprout, brussles sprouts, kale, togarashi carrot, ginger-miso dressing (Vegan, GF)
VEGGIE POWER GRAIN BOWL
sliced avocado, carrot, soybeans, sunflower seeds, basil pistou
SPICY MAPLE CHIPOTLE BOWL
shaved brussels sprouts, roasted butternut squash & carrots, candied pumpkin seeds
Grain & Green Bowls
Sandwiches
TUNA MELT
open face english muffin, white cheddar, aleppo, red onion, chips
FRIED CHICKEN & EGG
pepper jack cheese, hot honey, king's hawaiian roll
RANCH FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH
cheddar, pepper relish, pecorino ranch
CALABRIAN FRIED CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP
calabrian caesar dressing, crushed croutons, red onions, romaine, pecorino
ROTISSERIE CHICKEN SHAWARMA
seed & mill tahini dressing, cucumber, pickled red onion, roasted tomatoes
SMASHED FALAFEL WRAP
cucumber sumac raita, pickled fresno, tomato, red onion, feta
IMPOSSIBLE BURGER
special sauce, shredded lettuce, american cheese
SMASHBURGER
special sauce, shredded lettuce, american cheese
BACON, EGG & CHEESE
folded egg, american cheese, maple chipotle aioli, powdered sugar
BREAKFAST WRAP PLATE
scrambled eggs, pepperjack, avocado, hot sauce, hash brown. Choice of fries or greens.
FRIED CHICKEN & EGG PLATE
hot honey, pepperjack cheese, king's hawaiian roll. Choice of fries or greens.
CALABRIAN FRIED CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP PLATE
calabrian caesar dressing, crushed croutons, romaine, pecorino
SMASHBURGER PLATE
special sauce, american cheese. Served with choice of side
IMPOSSIBLE BURGER PLATE
special sauce, american cheese. Choice of fries or greens. (Veg)
SB DUNKS
extra crispy fried chicken bites made with a buttermilk brine, herbs, and spices. Served with your choice of sauce.
HALF CHICKEN SOLO
WHOLE CHICKEN
(GF) served with a side of sauce
PIRI PIRI CHICKEN
bright & spicy sauce, half bird, herb fries
The Bird
Brunch Starters
PRICKLY PEAR GREEK YOGURT
mixed berries, mint, toasted almonds, crisp honey
GRIDDLED BANANA BREAD
orange maple butter, sea salt
WHIPPED MASCARPONE STUFFED CREPES
poached strawberries, dried honey, tarragon
SHAVED BRUSSELS & KALE SALAD
green apple vinaigrette, dried cranberry, parmesan, toasted almonds
CHAR SIU PORK BELLY LETTUCE WRAPS
fresh herb salad, house pickles, cracklings
ROSEMARY & BLACK PEPPER FRIES
(GF, CC not ok, Celiac)
UMAMI BOWL
mushroom, bean sprout, brussles sprouts, kale, togarashi carrot, ginger-miso dressing (Vegan, GF)
RANCH FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH
cheddar, pepper relish, pecorino ranch
SMASHBURGER
special sauce, shredded lettuce, american cheese
ROASTED BEET & ARUGULA SALAD
sherry vinaigrette, orange, green apple, pistachio dukkah, whipped mascarpone
CAESAR SALAD
romaine, pecorino, croutons
Mid Day Plates
Mid Day Sides
ROSEMARY & BLACK PEPPER FRIES
(GF, CC not ok, Celiac)
SIDE GREEN SALAD
red wine vinaigrette
CHIPS
REALLY BIG CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE
STRAWBERRIES & CREAM MATCHA LATTE
FIZZY GROUNDS
BLACK CHERRY SYRUP,DIET COKE,SHOT OF ESPRESSO, ICED
BLACK CHERRY LATTE
HONEY CARDAMOM LATTE
Seasonal Barista Specials
Hot Coffees
BREWED COFFEE
ESPRESSO
CAPPUCCINO
LATTE
SMALL AMERICANO
LARGE AMERICANO
SMALL CAFE AU LAIT
LARGE CAFE AU LAIT
MACCHIATO
CORTADO
MOCHA
FLAT WHITE
SMALL ICED COFFEE
LARGE ICED COFFEE
ICED AMERICANO
ICED LATTE
ICED MOCHA
ICED ESPRESSO
Iced Coffees
Hot Drinks
HOT CHOCOLATE
SMALL CHAI
LARGE CHAI
ENGLISH BREAKFAST
CHINA BREAKFAST
JASMINE
MT OLYMPUS
MATCHA
CRIMSON BERRY
MINT
EARL GREY
LONDON FOG
Hot Teas
Iced Teas
SMALL BLACK ICED TEA
LARGE BLACK ICED TEA
SMALL CRIMSON BERRY ICED TEA
LARGE CRIMSON BERRY ICED TEA
SMALL JASMINE ICED TEA
LARGE JASMINE ICED TEA
ICED MATCHA
ICED CHAI
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