I threatened to do this - and I know on a certain level it's cheesy to split a business into two listings - and if you don't like it, send me a note and I will consider deleting it (if no one else has added a review as well) But really, this beer garden is nothing like the inside - not in vibe - not in feel - and DEFINITELY not in clientele. It's not better or worse, but it is so different. And I get why - when you walk past the wonder known as the Kitchen, most folk don't know what to make of it - and when you ascend the stairs to the nirvana that is the upstairs, some people would have a considerably different version of nirvana in their own head - and that's cool. when a real juke has as much rock and metal in it, it's just not the place for everyone - thank god. the garden, however, is much more inviting - and much safer - and therefore the crowd is much more, um, general - you definitely get all types - and the place packs them in. the bar is small, and the seats are so close, they ensure that you will get to know your neighbor quite well - and unlike Legal's terrace, the beer selection out here is generous. The other stuff (bottles or booze) will take longer, since it comes from inside - and obviously so does the food. the bartenders kick ass - and you don't realize it until you sit there and watch as they sling draughts for a patio of (easily) 100+ patrons - and there are only one or two of them back there. they are the thing that makes you realize it's still a Charlie's joint - because they are definitely cut from the same cloth as their bretheren inside - don't come here expecting to get ignored - they are efficient and attentive. but don't come here expecting to get small talk either - they are effen busy - order, pay, and go chat with someone hanging out this place is the perfect addition to the new pedestrian friendly area that is building here in Harvard Sq - I hope the city sees how much this adds to the neighborhood and encourages more of it. places like this make me just plain happy read more

i was apprehensive at first, i must admit. every time i go to charlie's kitchen, i regret it about a half hour later. it baffles me every time that a restaurant would pride itself on food it does a shitty job of making. however, i was impressed with the wood deck bar area. for one, it's rare to find such a large outdoor space. the upper crust atmosphere completely contrasts with the dive bar next door. like their bar next door, the beer selection is vast and varied [no wine though], and the food is the same. and that is why, ladies and gentlemen, i am NOT getting their burger. the steak tips was a large portion, for a great price, similar to charlie's ktichen. i could barely finish it, and i never touched the iceberg lettuce salad it came with, and just a little of the crispy fries. the marinade they used was a little on the sweet side, but they cooked it well. my friend's lobster melt was ok. more everything else, less lobster. i'm thrilled to have discovered harpoon's raspberry ale though. service was mediocre. the girls were nice enough but when there are only one or two of them at a time serving the entire bar area, your requests are not necessarily remembered. there is only one bathroom, and it is a unisex stall back in the seedy charlie's kitchen area. good place to go, for just one round, unless you have special skills and are able to hold it all night. read more

This place was the only place open on Christmas Eve last year, and when I went this week I walked out with the same reaction as I did then - it was okay. I had my safety staple - cheese burger! And to offset some of the guilt, I had some Greek salad on the side. Unfortunately, the salad was served on the same plate as my burger, thus soggifying my burger's lower bun. The wait staff has been extremely friendly each and every time and are always trying to help an indecisive patron figure out exactly what he's looking for. I love the diner-style decor: red booth couches and stools around the bar, and random knick-knacks on the walls. The one unisex bathroom could mean a wait at the door when it's busy, though. Charlie's Kitchen has not really dazzled me just yet. Maybe I should try some more of their burgers, or maybe I should try some of the their frappes. I'll keep you posted. But for now, three stars from me. read more

Charlie's isn't quite a dive but it's not exactly a destination either. There's a lot neon behind the well-stocked bar, and to the bleary-eyed or double-visioned, it almost looks like a carnival. Whatever it is, it's fun, cheap, and deeply satisfying. A decent burger for less than $10 with two thin, juicy patties in a soft bun is the only meal worth getting (though the veggie burger is not terrible, if you have friends of that ... persuasion.) I am hopelessly addicted to waffle fries and Charlie's don't fail although they might come to the table a bit cold. The beer list is above-average with your usual seasonal standards and perhaps something fun on tap; this past winter, the list was heavy on porters and stouts. Cocktails are the uncomplicated classics with the occasional odd duck but they do make a mean sidecar. And if all else fails, the bartenders pour a nice long shot. Prices aren't bad for being in Harvard Square. The staff is nice in that tattooed-but-not-working-at-the-Other-Side-Cafe kind of way. They'll let you park your butt for a while in one of the booths, and as long as you keep drinking, you shan't be moved. And really, when the jukebox is playing an excellent selection of Backstreet Boys and the Misfits, where would you go? Out into the cold? No, no, brother, order another round and stay awhile. read more

This is always been my go to place when looking for a good bar to chill at after work. Located right in Harvard, its right there, easy to get to, and provides good food and drinks. Its a bit divey, but the staff is friendly and its solid place to go to during the week and weekends. If you enjoy a good burger and something really simple, Charlie's provides a whole selection of different types with some of the best bacon ever if you prefer it. They must have cooked it some maple syrup or something because it had a hint of sweetness. I always get the triple burger and have yet to venture off to try something new. The burgers are a sure bet. A little small, but for what you pay for its not a bad deal. A friend of mine had the steak and cheese sub and I was almost afraid the he couldve gotten something small and kind of lame. I was super surprised when it came out and was on a huge roll filled with some much. It was crazy awesome. The apps are pretty good here as well. I recommend getting the combo platter, as it has chicken wings, fingers, jalapeno poppers and mozzarella sticks. All of them were fried nicely and not greasy or anything. Again, I haven't tried much here, but the apps and burgers are good ways to go. Their beer selection is good as well. With a lot of things to choose from, you can't go wrong to pick a beer based on your mood or preferences. If you don't feel super hungry, its a place to grab a drink and hunker down for a while. I also hear the beer garden outside is worth checking out as it seems very popular. If actual nice weather occurs, I imagine its a great place to be With cheap drinks and food, Charlie's a great place to hang and unwind. Its a simpler place with a fun atmosphere and chill with friends. Be sure to check it out. read more

Why don't we have more beer gardens in this benighted city? WOE! Sometimes you just want a place to sit outside and enjoy the weather, put a plastic cup of beer on a rickety table, and enjoy a greezy charburger with goddamn amazing waffle fries. Sometimes. I mean y'all know what the menu's about - it's the same as in Charlie's Kitchen. It's just, outside. They don't really have enough servers to make it work, and it's super crowded, chaotic and loud. But it is outside. That's nice. read more

I had really gotten geared up for the cheeseburgers because it's all over the signs outside and they seem so trustworthy. The burger was average. I'd probably get one again but it isn't the kind of place I'd say you have to try their burgers. Also, I got some peppers on my burger, (I can't remember if they were green peppers or jalapeños or both) but they just tasted like dirty grill. And not in a nice char-and-grease way. Just like the stuff they scrape off a flattop grill. There was no taste of pepper. I just took them off and ate the burger sans peppers. Got some jalapeño poppers and those were better, at least they tasted like peppers. Not close to the best I've had in any sense, but if you're watching the game and you've had a few beers you're not going to notice. Same for the mozzarella sticks. Overall the food was meh. I would definitely come back for the drinks though! Their cocktail menu is full of $5-8 dollar cocktails. I got something that was like a hot toddy mixed with spiced cider and it was amazing. Super cheap too, especially for the area. The service was also great. Our waitress was very friendly and definitely one of the nicer servers I've encountered lately. read more

Jukebox Rating: 5 Stars for the best in Cambridge, and possibly Boston, too! Upstairs is my preferred floor. Retro decor and an excellent selection on draught, also lots of bottled brews. Staff and customers might seem intimidating if it's your first time, but they're actually pretty chill. The food isn't bad, part diner, part pub. The lobster selection, especially in summer, is impressive, and it's a great value for the double lobster roll. Burgers are available with a variety of toppings but they're pretty standard. Go to O'Sullivans for real burgers and even better toppings. read more

Charlie's is the only bar in Harvard Square that I frequent anymore - in my undergrad days this was a different story but with degree in hand I have graduated not only from college but also from college spots. Whether grabbing one of their classic double cheese burgers with friends, beers of all sorts, or representing on Karaoke on Tuesdays - it's always a favorite. No pretentiousness here - just local people getting together to hang out, listen to good music (great jukebox upstairs), and be low key. read more

this bar/restaurant was surprisingly pretty damn good. we stumbled into this place after a night of bar hopping becuz a few of us needed to use the restroom. as we waited for the rest of our group, we decided to stay and get our grub on since the kitchen was still open. we had a couple orders of the lobster roll and mannnn......i've never had one before and it was heavenly! its lobster salad in a....roll......dont know how else to describe it. lol i've heard so much about it and now i know what all the rave is about. single lobster roll with fries for $8, not a bad late night snack! read more

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

Love this place. Upstairs aaaall the way! The atmosphere is great -- they have good selections on the jukebox, everything is loud, wait staff is attentive. That Tempeh Reuben -- whoa. Delicious! Beer, Veggie Reuben...ah. This is a great night-spot to be for laughing with friends and listening to music. I am a little sad they don't serve Hoegaarden anymore -- but it doesn't matter. I always come back! read more

I wanted to love Charlie's Kitchen. I really wanted to love it. Alas, I ended up just falling in like with it. I did love the divey, greasy-diner feel to the place. Other pluses include a friendly staff and a great beer selection. The only reason this isn't a 4-star review of the place is because of the disappointing double cheeseburger I had for dinner. Charlie's Kitchen boldly claims to be "the Double Cheeseburger King" (according to the sign out front, at least) but I was sorely disappointed. Not only was the burger just blah, but they served it with the lettuce and a slice of tomato that were both far from fresh. I'd go back to Charlie's Kitchen again, but next time I'll skip the food and go just for the beer and atmosphere. read more

I went to Harvard Sq with a friend to go to the new location of Sweet. First we needed food, so the frosting we were about to consume wouldn't make us ill :) We got a nice table, and it was a semi-nice day, so with some sun, we were comfy (sat outside in the beer garden). It was a really nice atmosphere, very laid back, not fussy. I had a hamburger- asked for a single, since everything on the menu was a double... turns out this is because the patties are super duper thin, like you'd get at a roadside hot dog stand, which explains it... but this isn't ideal for a restaurant, since you can't cook those thin patties the way someone really wants... The fries were nice and crispy, but I expected a couple more.. the plate looked sparse. My friend had a grilled cheese with bacon in it, and.. it was a grilled cheese.. so that's good... they do use plastic cups, which was a little odd. Over all tho, A-Ok. read more

I love this place because it holds true to it's true genre....it's a cheap grease-pit. They have diner type food selections and very reasonable prices. I don;t go for the bar atmosphere because I don't think it has an appealing one, I'll go at off times at eat downstairs to avoid the masses that tend to be packed into the upstairs. Service is blah, but I wouldn't expect much more from a grease-pit. read more

They have regional beers, Chimay, and Fin du Monde. There is also food served here, seemingly tasty pub fare... That's about it. No one here is very attractive and beer is expensive. read more

LOVE IT. It's my favorite roll-in-and-sit-for-a-while bar, my favorite jukebox, my favorite fries(always with a side of gravy for dunking - trust me). I love that I can laugh loudly with my friends, and that other folks are there to do the same. And most of all, I really like that, unlike in a lot of Cambridge, being over 30 doesn't make me a stange oddity. Yeah for the old folks!!!! PS- I always find the that the people working there are really lovely and helpful... just really busy, too. read more

Oh, Charlie... As far as "dive bars" are concerned,this one is top notch. If you want something "classy" or you are not on a budget, then don't come here.Yes, there is no waitress here. Find a seat and plant your ass. The double cheese burgers are stellar when soaking up your beer. And their draft selections are just fantastic and cover all sorts of bases. From your fruity-beer lovers to your hop heads, someone is bound to find a brew they like here. The juke box deserves its own Yelp review and it just might be one of the best juke boxes in town. A tasty way to get a little tipsy for under 15 bucks. read more

I wouldn't call it heaven on earth, but if your looking for cheap drinks, good food, and friendly service then Charlies is your place. Be warned, the bathroom is bad. It makes me grateful that I had all my vaccinations. The servers are phenomenal. They are friendly, and attentive and they remember your drink order. The food selection is very eclectic. They had a pumpkin macaroni and cheese that was awesome. Minus a very weird random encounter with a "regular" customer at 2 am(if you want the details message me.), this place is my go to place in the square. read more

Oh Charlie's, you had me at Chimay on tap. Then you told me you had Tom Waits on the jukebox. Way to steal a girl's heart. This is a great place to linger over a beer and a $5 sandwich. The food is consistently good and the beer selection is top notch. The waitstaff, while always pleasant, does seem to disappear for long periods of time, so not the best option for pre-Brattle dining. But come by after the show, grab a table out front, and make fun of the hipsters passing by. Good times. read more

Wait, is there something awesomer than a beer outside at Charlie's on a summer day? If so, I'd like to swap with some of these reviewers who clearly have way better things in their lives than I do. Seriously, when summer comes here it broils and the best thing to do is a cold beer early in the afternoon. It's a scientific fact, which is why this place is so close to Harvard. read more

Charlie's Kitchen is a local tradition. I don't understand why all the hate. Have you guys ever been to the beer garden? They have a lot of different types of beer on tap, and it's a great place to be on a summer night. They also have trivia on Sunday nights, which is fun. There is a secret menu item that no one knows about: Double Lobster Roll. It's two lobster rolls for only $16. and they are good lobster rolls, too. Not just the fake out of the can stuff. It's like they went to Gloucester, found a lobster, killed it, and shoved it in your roll all in one day. Try it. read more

The biggest problem with Charlie's Beer Garden is that it's too crowded on nice days. However, that's really not its fault, but speaks to Cambridge's lack of outdoor patio space. That being said, very relaxing, if capable of being loud and crowded, space, with beer as cheap as you'll find in Harvard Square as well as fairly good, reasonably priced food (try the waffle fries and lobster roll) and even cans of PBR for those who want to reminisce upon their college days. I'd recommend just getting whatever beer they have on tap because otherwise they'll need to go inside to get some bottles or anything that isn't beer. Also, note that you can't leave a tab open at the outdoor bar. I'd suggest either going on a nice mid-week night or quite late on a weekend in order to snag a table. read more

Charlie's has class... It's in the heart of Harvard, it's cheap, and it's a great getaway form all those other fru fru bars... Food's cheap, the juke is on. You don't get much better. read more

Pretty standard American pub like fare with a cool environment in the heart of Harvard Square. The waffle fries are awesome and drinks are pretty cheap. Don't expect exceptional service... the waiters are nice enough to get a tip, but definitely seem busy and not that attentive. If you are in Harvard Square and looking for cheap, decent food head to Charlie's. read more

This place should have Proud to be AWESOME written under it's logo. Cheap good food, thank you! I had the homemade crab double cheese burger. I'm not going to lie, I got it mostly for the name. Homemade crab double cheese burger. It was delicious and a reasonable price. It came with fries and a "salad" - and my only complaint is that it had about about as much letter and tomato as usually ends up on the burger - so calling it a salad is definitely an generous overstatement. But, on the other hand, if you're in a place like this looking for salad, that may be your fault, lol. Go for the fried food, the burgers, the french fries, and the beer. You won't be disappointed. read more

As my first experience in Boston being taken around by some locals, this place was the perfect introduction to not-quite-but-let's-just-call-it-Boston. We walked down into the beer garden out back and found a seat surprisingly quickly (we lucked out I think). Great beer specials of things I had never heard of before, and burgers on burgers on burgers. Oh, and a specialty menu with about 15 more burgers. Jesus. Can't a guy get a lobster roll? Of course you can. You can everywhere. Silly question. Anyways, we all got burgers. The lady got a salmon burger, and I got one of their specials. I would review it, but it probably wouldn't provide any real insight to anybody since it'll most likely be gone by the time you get there. But it was definitely good! And yes, everybody is right, get their waffle fries, they're worth it! Overall, I think you go to this place for the ambiance. It's a really cool place, and I can't recommend their beer garden enough. It's a fun space, not too big, and a great hangout in the heart of Harvard! read more

I was expecting so much from a place that consistently delivers so little. "Surely you jest," you might say. "Charlie's is a Cambridge institution!" But that's just it! What makes Charlie's Kitchen so great is that you expect so little that it's easy to be wowed. But the beer garden is a whole other game. You have to expect great things from a place with that kind of real estate: a medieval fortress shielding you from the hustle of H.Square on a Saturday night. Here's how it played out: the perfect spot, the perfect night, the sweatiest people, the rudest staff, the mediocre-est beer - you get the picture. Maybe next season they'll step things up with a beer selection beyond the typical Sam Summah fare. My inner beer snob reveals itself again. Points for the attentive bartender and 'No Smoking' piñatas on the way in. But what's up with the outhouse bathroom? Those are some big beers you're serving up, Charlie! read more

I've passed by this place a few times while in Harvard Square and never had to urge to walk in. The carnival lights and sketchy atmosphere just didn't appeal to me. So after a nice stroll through Mt. Auburn with my husband, when he asked if I wanted to get dinner down the street in Harvard Square, I was game. That is, I was game because I thought we were going to Wagamama's. As we walked down the street I was salivating thinking of the curry that would soon fill my belly. But than, what's this? Why is my husband turning off of the street to go to...Charlies? I was hungry so I didn't fight it to much, especially since he never did say we were going to Wagamamas, and you know what they say about people who assume, as I did. Anyway, Charlie's Kitchen wasn't so bad. Will I go out of my way to come back? Probably not. Would I stop by if I were in the neighborhood? Maybe. They have two entrances into the restaurant--one for outdoor seating and one for indoor seating. We opted for indoors because it was chilly outside, and discovered upon coming in that it was a seat-yourself-kind of place. Other people who came in after us didn't realize this, and after waiting awkwardly for attention from a hostess, they gave up and left. So, it's a good thing to know, but something the regulars might like to keep secret to keep the yuppies at bay. The decor was a dive bar meets retro diner, and the waitstaff was completely overburdened, but friendly. One waitress came up to us and explained how she should have gone home an hour ago, but it was so busy she was taking some more orders. Even though she was ready to go home, she was attentive to us and got someone to cover our table pretty quickly. I had a cheeseburger and sweet potato fries, and they were tasty and super cheap. I think my meal cost about $6, and they had coke in a bottle! That's the best. If you're looking for a cheap bite to eat and don't care to much about ambiance, than this place is worth a shot. read more

For Boston, the price and quality of food is stellar. Double cheeseburger for $9 with fries isn't bad at all. The service was kind of meh, we got our food, and pretty much didn't get our water refilled the entire time. There were tons of intriguing options that seemed like they could be good choices. I didn't get the chance to try everything, but what I did try was pretty good. Furthermore, the rest of their menu seemed pretty appetizing. I really want to come back and try some other stuff. They had some foods that would be certain to give me a heart attack, and that is precisely what I'm looking for. read more

Sometimes you have a meal where everything comes together in just the right way that you know you won't forget it in years to come, even if it is just burgers and beer. We grabbed a table in the beer garden on a perfect July afternoon, ordered two drinks off their solid beer list, and got to scanning the menu. I ordered a cheeseburger, while the beau ordered the double lobster roll. There are places around these parts that offer a lesser lobster roll for a higher pricetag, so you won't be sad if you do end up going with that. The burger tasted like something you would get at your buddy's backyard BBQ, which made me happy. I felt like I was among friends rather than strangers. The service also added to that feeling since they were super nice and helpful with suggesting the perfect fry choice to accompany our meal. read more

seriously, this is the most entertaining tuesday night (or is it wednesday?) kareoke you will ever see. I laughed till I cried! tons of great beers on tap & the hogarden comes in giant bucket sized glasses that are like the size of your skull. AND the late night food menu is so cheap and so good. I wouldn't come here to eat if you are not already drunk, but if you have the drunk munchies, this food is like ambrosia from heaven. also one time I got super trashed here & made "modern art" out of the chalkboard beerlist & they did not kick me out. yay! read more

I am going to come out and say it. I am. I don't even care. Charlie's Burgers are better than Bartley's. There. I said it. THIS is where I will bring visitors for Boston's Best Burger from now on. Mostly because people are amazed (if not slightly disturbed) at how cheap a burger is. In addition to the ridic. burger there is also high percentage alcohol - Chimay! Pure motherhumping goodness really. Yea, that might mean that the other patrons are slightly slimy and sometimes so drunk that you're sure they might punch the waiter if he makes them wait. But that's mostly part of the charm. Sometimes, just sometimes, you might be that patron. read more

I love Charlie's so much. It's my go-to spot for after work drinks, and you can find me upstairs quite frequently. The bartenders are friendly and funny, and the beer selection is awesome. It's a great place to hang out and watch the game, and hey, they even have live music from time to time too. Pretty much everything on tap is $5 for an imperial pint... I repeat, AN IMPERIAL PINT. This is for good brands too, like Southern Tier, Victory, and Spaten. That's amazing to me in a town where places that serve good beers seem to be reducing the sizes of the glasses across the board... I'm looking at you American Craft, Sunset, and Publick House. The food is great for what it is. It's pub food done well and on the cheap. Hell, sometimes they even get a little crazy and throw in some gourmet or wacky stuff to up the ante a bit. Bottom line: good, cheap, and a lot of bang for the buck. I've never had a bad meal here. I'm not too into the beer garden, since it gets beyond crowded and it's generally not the Charlie's crowd I've grown to appreciate over the years (i.e. there are a lot of douches, college and otherwise, in the Beer Garden). The upstairs crowd tends to do a good job of picking good songs from the jukebox, which thankfully is not one of those awful Internet things. They actually have good music on it... Kyuss, The Replacements, The Misfits, The Clash, Wu Tang, Thin Lizzy... you know, good music. All in all, it's not everyone's scene... and just between you and me, that's exactly why I like it. read more

Okay, so I've walked by this place a hundred times. Each time I glanced down into the patio, the word trashy usually came to mind... But I was glad to be wrong. The patio's actually pretty nice. I came on a relatively cool evening for summer, so temperature wise it was okay, though I imagine it gets pretty sticky when the humidity's high and the place is packed. There are quite a few tables with three larger ones in the center which also have a fire feature (although 2/3 were not working...). The aisles are pretty narrow, and the waiters work throughout the night, so if you're standing you'll hear a constant stream of "excuse me"s but at least they're polite! Though I can't say the same for two bartenders who weren't exactly bundles of joy. Drinks are decently priced. Most of the beers on tap were about 6 bucks. A PBR went for $3.75. And a Jameson and Ginger Ale was only 4 bucks! Although it was made in the secret bar behind the actual bar so who knows what liquor they really put in there. Bottom line: a nice no-frills kind of place to come when it's warm (but not too warm) out. No cover. Standardly priced drinks. read more

Bring back DownEast on tap then I give y'all a five star lol other that food is awesome! Environment is great! You'll love it for family or adult time with the friends! read more

If you are in the area you have to come here for lunch or dinner. During this (Covid-19) time they were extra cautious and careful. They walked us to our table and they were very friendly. The food was excellent. The fries and chicken was out of this world. We sat outside and the patio was very beautiful. Can't wait to go back. read more

My God! I can't believe I hadn't reviewed Charlie's before now. The one bar in Harvard Square that I truly love. Their Guinness Double Cheese Burger is the best burger I've tasted in forever; I actually have to fight the urge to order a second. The portions are modest too, so the transformation into El Porko is deferred a little longer. The waffle fries are as good as everyone says, but if you want to experience true comfort food transcendence order some of their steak fries and a side of gravy. Ahhhh! Service is pretty decent too, and a good selection of beers to boot (although they appear to have stopped doing Hoegaarden, alas). The downstairs bathroom is tad grubby, but have another beer and you won't care so much. read more

Ok so I was brought here by a bunch of yelpers who raved about it. And I agree, It was pretty awesome when we wanted PBRs and to be left alone in a corner. Being a waitress and restaurant manager myself, I would like to say that I admit I am critical. The service was horrendous. We were very much ignored, waved our waitress down and she never smiled once. I guess the atmosphere was very, glasses, long hair, no-cares-snooty-harvard stuff, but comon. The Waffle Fries were delightful, the Mozz sticks (yes mozz. sticks) exactly what I called for (nothing bad, nothing amazing). We were an obnoxious crowd of cheap beer drinking people in the middle fo teh afternoon but personally I would take this as an opportunity to make bank on tips. Hint: large crowds of drunk people will tip you lots if you hang out with them, make fun of them or are just a generally awesome waitress! TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY GUYS! So, If you want this experience, which I admit, you do every now and then, head on down, its great, dark, you'll forget what time it is and have an awesome time but dont expect to be smiled at, liked or treated well. read more

Charlie's Kitchen has been around for quite a while, so you should really check it out since it's a local favorite. I got the lobster roll, while my friends got a cheeseburger and a milkshake. Personally, I wasn't a fan of the lobster roll because it had celery in it (which I hate), but as far as lobster rolls with celery in them go, it was pretty decent. The fries are also quite good, as are the other selections. The servers here are also really friendly, and they have a really good selection of beers and other alcohol, so make sure you try something you haven't had. They also have televisions here, so if you want to catch a sports game or something, this is a good bet. read more

Charlie's is Harvard Square's version of a dive bar -- meaning, it looks like it should be kinda greasy and sketch, but it's actually pretty clean. (There's a comparison to be made to the "homeless" punk kids who hang out in the pit during nice weather but disappear back to their parents' houses in the 'burbs when it gets cold, but I'm not feeling witty enough to come up with it.) The food is cheap and bad for you and filling, and usually very tasty. The pulled pork sandwich and the BLT are both favorites. There's a decent variety of beer (they have Blue Moon, so that's a win), the staff is friendly, the music is loud, and if you go early enough in the evening you can always get a booth on the upper level. I believe they have live music some nights, and a trivia night once a week, though I've never been to either so I can't comment on the quality. For a super casual, super cheap meal and a cold beer, I dig it. read more