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Charlie's Kitchen
American Restaurant and Beer Garden$$$$
Harvard Square, Cambridge
"Great milkshakes, probably best jukebox in Boston upstairs."(12 Tips)
"Magic words: “beer fries” 🍺🍟💯"(6 Tips)
"Double Lobster Roll is a must, and only $11!"(4 Tips)
"They have great double burgers and the waffle fries are awesome too."(9 Tips)
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nicola foraniOctober 2, 2016Very genuine place! Staff is so kind and funny and food especially burgers are great! To be visited! They also have gluten free beers!
P MendesApril 11, 2014Get the burger! Went here before a concert and I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised. We were pressed for time and the service was good and quick. I've been thinking about the burger ever since!
Barbara KremenMarch 3, 2013I love it here. It's dive-ish, has a punk rock feel. It managed to be alway full and yet relaxed. There's a lobster sandwich that makes my water. May it exist forever. Go there, so it does!
Jason JenkinsAugust 12, 2013I really enjoyed the double guacamole cheeseburger with the chips and salsa.. Just mash it all together to make a massive burger... Definitely sit I. The beer garden if the weather is nice!
Travelhound12January 10, 2021The reason you want to eat here is because it’s an old-style, greasy spoon restaurant bar. The food is tasty, service is fast, and environment friendly as hell. Many good times had here.
Get a variation of the bacon double cheeseburger with the chorizo mac & cheese "bun." Top the whole thing off with guacamole for a dollar extra, and you'll be living life right.
Kat MossMay 31, 2023Get the upper classic if you want a fantastic burger that has bacon on it. Otherwise, their double cheeseburger is also the bomb.
Richard GeorgeJuly 18, 2021Fast service, great food & music. Ultimate grilled cheese lives up to the name, a full meal without being over the top.
Handsome and dashing local roustabouts host award-winning karaoke here: excellent singers, no attitude, and an ever-expanding library of songs; Tuesdays at 10pm! Enjoy!
Brittany OakesOctober 12, 2014This place is a gem. You can't beat the atmosphere and food for their prices! They have an entire menu page dedicated to kale dishes. Phenom!
Paul ChozaAugust 12, 2013Fish and chips are excellent the lobster is like 15 bucks cheaper than red house next door. Wear your cool clothes, it's got that vibe.
Baba BabaJuly 4, 2017Now let me keep it simple. A mean burger. But to elaborate it's not close to the Dosa at the Taj in Maine.
Enrico ManaloMay 4, 2018If you’re not planning to get a burger, this is not the place for you. Patio, beer garden, downstairs, and upstairs are all dope. Really nice staff.- Jo MellorOctober 2, 2010Charlies Kitchen is awesome, the lobstermelt is yummy so is the double craburger. They have great double burgers and the waffle fries are awesome too. Plus a good beer selection. A place for young adu
Simon & SchusterJanuary 3, 2011Steve Seabury, author of Mosh Potatoes heavy metal cookbook, recommends the Double Mega Angus Cheese Burger and the Double Bacon Blue Cheese Burger. Oh yeah, did he mention they have beer fries? Read more
IFCJune 7, 2010Charlie's Kitchen is part old-fashioned diner, part old-fashioned dive bar. They've got one of the best juke boxes in town and their famous meatloaf pairs nicely with a cold, cheap beer. - IFC Staff
CityRover MediaJanuary 5, 2011The food is cheap and the scope is impressive – from burgers, to chicken to seafood. But what they are best known for are their lineup of double-decker burgers, including a tasty “Hawaiian.” Read more
Even if you've been here before, you haven't had the complete experience until Helen is your server. She's a true gem of a human being.
If the outside bathroom line is long, head upstairs to use the facilities. You'll almost always beat the line!
Kelly AnnJuly 12, 2014Love avocado poppers, waffle fries, mozzarella sticks!!! Wachusett a blueberry
Allison KasicMay 30, 2017Burgers are okay. You don't get many fries w the side. But at least they are waffle fries.- Leigh MFebruary 6, 2015Old favorite, with old-time prices, chicken kebab never varies. The upstairs restroom conditions are unspeakable though
the double cheeseburger here is probably one of the best "under-five-dollars" burgers anywhere in cambridge. the meat is juicy!
Leah NothnagelJuly 14, 2014Awesome, Awesome spot. Loved the outdoor secret-gardeny patio and fire pits. 3.75 PBR, not terrible.
AntonioMay 6, 2013Excellent place with good beers and nice atmosphere. We didn't try the food but it looked delicious.
Alex DobyanDecember 4, 2014Cheeseburgers are good for the price and they have some good crafts on tap.
Dan PullmanDecember 16, 2011When you struggle ti decide where to eat, settle on Charlie's for cold beer, a down to earth crowd, mediocre food that works well enough. Games will be on the televisions… (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Don't wear flip flops. The bathrooms get real gross at the end of the night and you can never tell if your standing in water, someone's spilled drink or a puddle of piss.
A gem amongst the bro bars in this area! Diner / dive like - well priced / strong drinks and killer music. Nice staff too.
AngelaDecember 29, 2013The "homemade" clam chowder is HORRIBLE!!! Very bland and flavorless, tasted identical to water. Save yourself the misery and don't get it. But good burgers and fries and friendly staff!
The beer fries are great & their very strong sidecars are better! Ask for extra sugar on the rim to cut the liquor.
Chase MohneyNovember 15, 2012Always a fan of the double Guinness cheeseburger. A little pricier, but super tasty.
Eli TaylorOctober 1, 2017Burgers are great and criminally underpriced. Fries aren’t too shabby either.
Ryan WarnerAugust 6, 2014Portions are a bit smaller than expected when I've gone, but it always leaves me satisfied and not overfull like most places.
Laura PowellJuly 27, 2013Probably the most eclectic mix of people you will find drinking together on a Friday night in Cambridge.
BravoNovember 12, 2010Old school greasy spoon that really rocks at night with live bands for hipsters and harvard students alike. -Tania Peterson, Top Chef Just Desserts
The FeastJune 9, 2011Go to this retro-cool dive/diner on Monday nights for great local music. Cheap beer, mixed crowd, and in the summer, they've even got a beer garden.- Aku BetaOctober 8, 2012Hamburgers are fresh homemade which is a nice departure from the usual pub fare.
Boston PhoenixJanuary 9, 2011Quoth the mayor: "Upstairs is lots of leather and T-shirts of bands that probably don't exist anymore. ... The Beer Garden is a frat house." Weirdest thing? TextMyFood, the text-message order service. Read more
Linnie DApril 14, 2012Impossible to get outdoor seating on a nice day. Too crowded. Just head in and get a booth near the open door.
The Next Great Generation (Boston)January 20, 2012Find the small staircase next to the bar, and head upstairs for a unique experience. Surprise! -- Charlie’s harkens back to Harvard Square's hardcore and punk roots. Read more
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(617) 492-9646
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