I have walked by hundreds of times so I finally stopped in. The music was cranked. It was a little early for the beer garden. It brought me back in time to the Charley's at Kenmore Square. I beat the Harvard student and tourists so there were plenty of seats. I sat at the bar and had a double cheeseburger and fries for 16.00. You can't beat the price. It came out after about twelve minutes. The fries were cold so they must have been on the warmer. The burger was medium rare so I was pleased with the burger. I would return. read more

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Classic Harvard square dive bar--come for the vibes not the food. Drinks list is decent, occasional karaoke can be fun. Can't shake the feeling that it's a bit overpriced now though. read more

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This place is great! Old school diner vibes with the booths and bar stools. Came here on a whim Friday night for some dollar oysters. They're two dollars now, but still a good deal. The oysters were great though, better than some places I've paid double the price for. We saw they had a special for lobster rolls (2 for $35 as of the day I'm writing this) and couldn't say no to that. Yes it's lobster salad not pure lobstah pieces, but we were still very pleased for the price and felt that we still got a decent amount of lobster on our rolls. We also got clam chowder which was phenomenal, actual clams in the chowder. We came for the oysters and will be back to try the rest of the menu and catch a game. They've got 4 or 5 TVs so you can catch a game while you're eating here. Funny thing is what we ordered isn't even what they're known for, I think people come here for the burgers and beers, not oysters and lobster rolls. I'll try that next and report back. read more

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Excellent! Love Charlie's Kitchen. A friend and I visited during a snow storm...they were open! The service was great and the menu is classic dive bar, but a little better. I had a chicken sandwich. My friend had the burger. Both were great. You can't beat the prices! read more

Charlie's ups the game!! I'll be the first to admit it, haven't been here in a longgg time. Imagine my delight when I ordered the chicken and waffle. It was not the bland stuff you get in a lot of places. This was a crispy spiced chicken and a waffle with wonderfully spiced maple syrup. I've never had spiced maple syrup before. I am now a fan. Service was good and our water glasses were refilled without asking. Noise level is as one would expect in a local eatery. read more

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Charlie's Kitchen is your typical local/college bar type of place. The vibes are very relaxed and lowkey. Compared to most places in Boston, the prices are definitely a lot more reasonable. Just know you might need to call out a few times to get service. My friends and I didn't have anything to eat, but I'm guessing it's pretty standard bar fare. With so many options in the area, I'd probably stick to drinks here. Recommend for a chill time with friends! read more

Charlie's Kitchen - Interior - Burgers Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

A Quick Burger Charlies is one of the few remaining remnants of the old Harvard Square. Leavitt and Pierce Tobacconists, the Brattle Theatre, and the Coop are some of the other few remaining landmark businesses in the Square. The hamburgers are simple, good, and cheap. There's live music upstairs on the weekends. What more do you want? Harvard Square is not Harvard Square without Charlies. Thanks read more

Charlie's Kitchen - Double Cheese Charlie 's Double Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Charlie's Kitchen has a pretty solid burger. It also has a cool ambiance and friendly service. Charlie's Kitchen has been around since 1951, so those decades is in a way proof that Charlie's Kitchen is doing something right. But, as they say, the proof is in the pudding (or in this case, the burger) and these burgers are a pretty strong testament of the quality of their burgers. All in all, Charlie's Kitchen is a great destination if you ate in the area and looking for a solid hamburger. read more

Great late night spot in Cambridge. They serve $1-$1.50 oysters after 9pm which is a great deal and their fried food is pretty to par as well. We got fish and chips, burger and grilled cheese and they were all delicious! This place gives out a cozy and intimate vibe and its great for hanging out and cracking jokes with friends. The service here is friendly and efficient as well. Food: 8.8/10 Service: 9/10 Experience: 9/10 Value: 9/10 read more

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We loved Charlie's, and we loved Sam who was behind the bar. Very low key, relax and chill place that won't draw you in on curb appeal but will make you very happy you stopped in for a Lobster Roll app (plenty big) and a local beer on tap. I had a Whaler's Rise Pale Ale. It's actually from Providence RI, not Boston-but it was close enough for my taste buds. Good light beer for a hot afternoon. We also ordered hummus which came with some great warm, fried pita chips. read more

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Food was good and came out quickly, prices were very affordable (3 tacos for $13, bottled beer for $5)! Would definitely visit again. read more

Charlie's Kitchen - Grilled mahi mahi tacos, spicy crema sauce on the side. - Burgers Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

One of the best experiences I've ever had at a dive bar. Very reasonable prices, friendly and attentive staff, and great pours. I definitely recommend visiting for karaoke night! I also felt very comfortable and safe, particularly as a trans person visiting with a group of other queer and trans friends. read more

It's been so long since I last visited Charlie's Kitchen (for drinks only)! I was craving for a burger at the time, which led me back to Charlie's. I got their famous double cheeseburger with fries, and it definitely hit the spot. I'll be coming back for sure the next time I have that craving again! read more

Charlie's Kitchen has a fun, relaxing atmosphere that is perfect to enjoy with friends. The outdoor beer garden is secluded. I ordered the chicken and avocado grilled cheese. It was made with grilled chicken, avocado, tomato and onions using thick, delicious bread slices. The ingredients were fresh and flavourful. This place is worth visiting for a casual night out! read more

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great dive in harvard square. second floor feels like home. friendly and helpful staff read more

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Chicken sandwich was massive. It was good too. Service was solid, nice cool (temp wise) place to go on a hot summer day. read more

Charlie's Kitchen - Crispy Buttermilk Chicken Sando - Burgers Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Nice enough beer garden area but when packed will take you forever to get drinks that aren't very strong

Tourist trap - do not get sucked in like we did! Place is not clean inside. Food is extremely mediocre. Wife got fish and chips, she said fish was fine but fires were cold. I got a burger, wanted the Guinness seasoned one but was told after I ordered it that they were out of it. Got the regular double it was just ok. Waiter was ok. Not that attentive. read more

Had a great brunch at Charlie's Kitchen during my last visit to Boston. The food was prepared perfectly and it was simply delicious. Staff was friendly and Chef/Owner David came personally to our table to see if everything was ok. By the time we were ready to leave, the restaurant had few empty seats available. Will definitely be back on my next visit! read more

Charlie's Kitchen - French toast topped with fresh berries! - Burgers Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Still one of my all time favorite places to go. The perfect vibe. The prices are fair and the staff is working, so you do need to speak up a little to get attention but that's fine. I found the buffalo wings were big and a great value. Perfect for pairing with a draft beer. read more

Charlie's Kitchen - $10 for bufflo wings - Burgers Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I used to go here at lot when I was working in the area, I have fond memories. The food is good, there service on point and the atmosphere was always good. I need to come back for another visit. read more

Me and my older brother decided to came here and the food was great. The mozzarella sticks and the double cheeseburgers were good. The people who work here are kind, and the restaurant has the vibe of a 1950s diner. Overall I'm giving this place a 5 star review. read more

Charlie's Kitchen - Mozzarella Sticks - Burgers Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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I did not eat, so take that into account. But as a bar and hang out spot this seems absolutely iconic, so nice and friendly too- a beer garden and indoor style long bar.. check it out if you have time read more

웨이터들은 매우 친절했고, 그들과 대화할 수 있어서 즐거웠습니다. 음식은 맛있었지만 제가 먹은 것 중 최고는 아니었습니다. 여전히 좋은 레스토랑입니다 :) read more

Charlie's Kitchen - Shrimp Shumai - Burgers Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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They charge a lot for their draft beers. Under bottled beer their laguna ipa is not beer. But they don't try to clarify and instead of the $5 beer it's a $9 draft. I just want transparency not like I have to be clever to think about your method. Also oysters are not 50 cents and it's not even a $1. It's $1.5 and $15 for 12. But they tried to charge $18. read more

Charlie's Kitchen - a tray of oysters and a glass of beer - Burgers Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Amazing service and food loved it here. Great vibes great music and people are super nice here. read more

Charlie's Kitchen - Burgers Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

This place is dumb. It would pass as a hangover breakfast/lunch place in 99% of college towns that you try one time and swear to never go there again. As soon as I walked in I wanted to do a 180 and go some place else. It is full of people trying to hide their drinking problems and looking for a cheap domestic beer. The food is undercooked and over priced. $11 for 5 mozzarella sticks and $13 for 6 wings. They only offer curry, bbq, and Nashville hot as their choices for sauces, all of which belong nowhere near a chicken wing. The romaine lettuce the food is served on is dusted with something that makes it look like somebody scraped a grill onto it. Keep walking, Cambridge doesn't offer a lot for bars in my opinion, and this certainly isn't the spot. read more

Charlie's Kitchen - Burgers Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Hole in the wall in the Cambridge area serving $1 oysters from noon to 5pm and from 9pm onwards. They have a deal for 50cent oyster for the first dozen ordered. They also have outdoor seating called Charlie's beer garden. There was only one server that I could see when they opened at noon on a Monday plus their bartender. Server was friendly and the kitchen was able to churn out our orders quickly. Fish and chips were $15 with fresh fish lightly battered and fried with a side of fries. Their burger was ordinary and ok for $10 with a side of fries. More a college hangout than a nice dinner date. Food was good and cheap, server was friendly and efficient. read more

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Charlie's kitchen is the best food wise and service wise. There is nothing really to complain about here and you get what you pay for. Me and my friend always go here for the burger that comes with complementary fries and we also order the oysters. This is the spot for inexpensive American food that taste good. The oysters a inexpensive and they also have Happy Hour. Inside, gives comfort atmosphere and it is a little dim with colorful Christmas lights. It kind of gives me Stranger Things vibes. read more

Charlie's Kitchen - Double Guacamole Cheeseburger, Oysters - Burgers Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

12-5 PM - $0.50 OYSTERS!!! That's what we got here, limit of 12 per person, we had 2 people = 24 oysters #math! Honestly pretty small, and 1 or 2 of my batch of 12 hand some sand, and we had to take them off the shell ourselves! Refreshing, but you get what you pay for, GREAT DEAL, In this case quality is correlated to the price! @hungryhungryhumans_ read more

Charlie's Kitchen - Oysters - Burgers Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Went to Charlie's Kitchen after 9pm on a Friday for super cheap oysters. If you go between noon and 5pm or after 9pm, it's 50 cent a piece for the first dozen (per person) and then $1 a piece. It's a fun casual spot to hang out with friends, or grab late-night beers, but make sure you have reasonable expectation before you go because it's not high quality oyster and not comparable to other seafood spots in the area (think Waypoint). It's decently fresh, but nothing special, and some of them have sands on the bottom of the shell. We didn't try the food, but the overall vibe of this place reminds me of night market in Asia (think Bangkok). They have a beer garden in the back that was pretty crowded, and an outdoor patio seating area facing the bus stop on Eliot St. I can see why some people call Charlie's a Harvard square staple or a gem, and others call it a tourist trap. The experience can go either way depending on your expectation. read more

Charlie's Kitchen - Burgers Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

This place has good beers, quicker services and good burgers. Good for groups and a quick bite. read more

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. When I say "finger licking' f'ing good" I mean I legit licked me digits. You won't leave hungry child. Did I hear you say you want the meat sweats or was that one of the voices? Well if you are a meaty girl def get prim rib grilled cheese. Or the lobster melt...it will melt you heart. This is the first review since the lord bless us with a new boy, but boy oh boy I can't wait to have a drink...once I no longer have to pump and dump obviously, I'm not a messy mom. On the weekdays read more

Charlie's Kitchen - This one's for bongo - Burgers Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

We loved this place! So friendly and the best grilled cheese sandwiches ever! Great prices and nostalgic atmosphere. read more

This place has its charm. It's a total neighborhood bar smack right in the center of Harvard Sq. I stopped by to sit at a bar for late lunch on a weekend and there were locals there hanging out at this super divey barfor sure (read...not students or tourists!). The food was just typical Americans bar food. I got a mushroom and swiss cheese burger with fries...and to be honest..it was a sad looking and tasting burger. There wasn't anything that memorable about it. But I guess with the low prices...it was none of my business to complain! Overall, looks like a much more happening place in the evening/night time though. When i stopped by, there were just 3-4 other parties there and it was kinda quiet. Reading from other reviews though...you can probably expect much more crowds and happening im the evening/at night. read more

Charlie's Kitchen - Double mushroom and Swiss burger ($11) and soda ($2) - Burgers Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

AMBIENCE: - Very sports/dive bar kind of vibe. The lights hung up above are very cute and made the place colorful. SERVICE: - Service was okay. The waiters were nice and the food came at a reasonable time but it took them a while to notice us when we were trying to get the check. We came on a Friday at 2PM and the place was pretty much empty so the waitresses were too busy talking to notice. FOOD/DRINK: - Oysters = Came here for the $1 oyster deal they have during the week. They were fresh but surprisingly small. We were okay with the size though since it turned out the 1st dozen is just $1 for 2 oysters. If it wasn't cheaper we would've been much more disappointed - Fries = Part of the deal that got us walking into this place was the $2 fries you could add when you order their oyster deal. The side was pretty small but again, the price made it okay. - Clam Chowder = It was pretty good at first try although it could do with a bit more clams. But as I ate more of it, the more I felt it was too salty for my taste. It also did not seem to sit well in my stomach afterwards OVERVIEW: - The 50cent deal per oyster is enticing but I'd rather pay $1 per oyster in other places doing oyster deals than to come back since the price difference is not significant enough. Especially when other places doing $1 oysters have oysters that were much much bigger. read more

Fun spot to hit up! Great bloody Mary's and oysters 12 for 15.00 what a deal. Everyone is very nice. Ambiance- hipster read more

Charlie's Kitchen - Solid bloody! - Burgers Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Review #1022 Another solid 3-star establishment in the Harvard Square area. They have multiple TV screens here. When I visited on a weekday, one was playing Jeopardy and the other was playing a movie. I would totally give this place 4 stars but the booth tables can barely fit 4 grown adults here. It is very cramped, and I didn't even have room to stretch or take off my coat. It was kind of chilly night, so I left my jacket on. If you are seated the booth, be sure not to hit the person at the booth behind you! Good selection of adult beverages here. I do like the interior decor as it is better lit than some other very average dive bars in the area. read more

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They have an incredible of 2 heaping delicious lobster rolls and fries for $27. Genuinely delicious and an excellent deal

Stopped in at 10pm on a Saturday night for the 12 for $15 oysters. They were fresh and delicious! Highly recommended. Place is cute, with a dive bar vibe read more

Charlie's Kitchen - Oysters - Burgers Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts