I was invited on a mini tour of Kendall square focused around the MIT history and entrepreneurs who made the square what it is today. It was quite interesting to learn about and uncover some of the hidden gems it has to offer in plain sight. It read more

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Kendall Square has changed alot over the years. It's become a much more attractive neighborhood to live and work which caused a development boom that's still going on. It remains a world renowned tech hub with the likes of Google, Microsoft, Amazon and of course MIT. It's dining options are not as good as say Central or Porter and still caters to the commuter crowd. The places I like to go in Kendall are Shy Bird, State Park, Cambridge Brewing Company, and Dumpling Daughter. Kendall is very pedestrian and bike friendly. Despite all the changes to the neighborhood over the years, thankfully the Kendall Square Cinema is still around and thriving. read more

Exiting the T station is a feat of human power. I swear Kendall Square is in some kind of wind tunnel; I can barely muster the leg energy to climb up the stairs against the strong gusts of wind coming down from the square. Also, WHY do you always trick me with your inbound/outbound only entrances??? I always get so confused. Maybe I'm just stupid? But I invariably get on the outbound when I want to get inbound, and have to take the bus all the way to Harvard station to switch sides, because Central Square Station is stupidly one-sided too. *shakes fist* A million points for the awesome ringing bells that are in the middle of the station. It seems like a lot of people don't know how to use them/think they're broken, but you just have to have the strength and work up a rhythm. It always makes my day when someone decides to ring them. read more

I don't know why everyone picks on Kendall Square! It is a little bit like the bastard step child of the red line. The T stop isn't really convenient to anything except MIT's campus, and not even the entire campus, just mostly the east portion. However, it's perfect for me because I've worked in this area for a long time (six years in May!). I have to say, I think that it's come a LONG way in that time. Kendall Square does die down quite a bit after work hours and on the weekend - but places like Meadhall and Catalyst are trying to bring some life to the area in the evening. Also, there are now several luxury apartment complexes (too rich for my blood) and I think it's helped to transform the area from biotech central (which, it still is) to one that's a little more residential. I also think that the apartment buildings have led to the rise of restaurants and coffee shops in the area. In addition to the usual Rebecca's, Au Bon Pain, Sebastians and the like, Kendall Square also has EVOO, Catalyst and Meadhall, to name a few. There are some really great restaurants here. It used to be that I would only be in the area for work, but now I find myself coming back to go to some of the great restaurants. And because it's very empty on evenings and the weekends, it means that it's incredibly easy to find parking! Transportation-wise, I think it's incredibly easy to both get here and get to other destinations. Not only is there a T-stop, but there are many buses that can take you to Harvard Square, Union Square, and Longwood, to name a few. I take the bus every morning and it takes me less than 25 minutes from my apartment in Somerville to my office on Vassar Street. You can find almost anything you're looking for, and if it's not in/around Kendall Square, it can probably be found across the Longfellow or in Central Square. What stops me from giving Kendall Square five stars is the lack of a supermarket or pharmacy in the immediate vicinity. It would be nice to be able to make a quick run from the office, read more

For some reason, I can't exit this station without getting disoriented. It is like they put chloroform gas in the air here or something. OK, being serious now, I know what the reason is. You get off the train -- and you knew if the train was going inbound or outbound. But then you go upstairs, and have to turn around and go up another set of stairs in the opposite direction -- and by this time, you're REALLY confused about which way is north, south, east, or west. Just like if you were trying to hit a piñata after being blindfolded and spun around! Seriously, every time I try to guess which way to turn after exiting the station, I guess wrong and end up walking a block or two in the wrong direction. This neighborhood is home to a bunch of enormous square buildings. MIT labs and the offices of large science companies, mostly. This ads to the feeling that the neighborhood is deserted and you are the lone person wandering amid faceless monoliths. Also the feeling that you are very, very short. The best feature of this station is the "singing" pendulum chimes over the tracks. I didn't realize until just recently that they move when people swing levers on the platforms -- I used to think that the pendulums just moved by themselves, whenever they felt like it. Give it a try! read more

Been living in Kendall Square for 5 years now and I'd have to disagree with the review of Scott B. where he states that the "location is shitty". I don't agree at all. How could I? Kendall is 2 red line stops away from Harvard square and 2 from Park street. Hello? I can be downtown in 10 minutes. Sure it's not as artsy as Davis & Porter square, not as hip as Union square and not as shady as Central square but here's a few of the good businesses around Kendall square which I think makeup for it: - The Blue Room - Flattop Johnny's - MexiCali - Kendall Square Ice Rink - Legal Seafoods - Hungry Mother (going soon I promise!) - Emma's - Salt's (haven't been yet) - Tommy Doyle's - Cambridge Brewing Co - Rebecca's Cafe - Kendall Barbers Just to name a few. Sure not all of them are in the square, but the real problem lies in how Kendall Square was developed and I can assure you that they are working on it. Businesses are only on one side of the street which has not facilitated a lot of foot traffic unfortunately and MIT has been buying and building more labs in that area but eventually things will strive. We finally have Cosi which is open every day of the week next to Au Bon Pain and hopefully more businesses will follow in those steps. What the area needs in a big, nice bar that is near the T stop and not in Technology square which is "behind" Kendall Square. Either way I like the area, it's quiet and as close as you can get to Boston without being in Boston. I just wish it had a bit less of MIT and a few more businesses, especially on the week-ends... read more

Hello Everyone... I am Kendall Square. I know my location is shitty, and I'm full of MIT students at all times, but I'm really an OK guy! I have some fake musical instrument kinda things, and I know I tell you all you have to do is activate the cranks... but I'm really sorry that I never work... I'm just simply perma-broken. Charles MGH broke up with me last year, and ever since, I haven't been the same. I'm not as artsy as Davis, but atleast I'm not as trashy as Central (AKA Mental Square), right? I am Red Line... that's cool... or at least that's what my friends Park and DTX tell me (But DTX thinks the Orange Line is cool... and Park thinks the Green Line actually makes sense... yeah, those are my friends...) I'm before the bridge... which means I'm not in Boston... which some people think sucks, but I think it's a unique quality. The shops above me are always closed... and the busses run rarely... do you think it's because I smell? Please be honest. Well, I don't have much else to tell you about... but I do ask one thing of you tourists, please stop mixing me up with my cousin, Kenmore... I'm a totally different station... and I'm NOT the stop for Fenway! Take care, and please don't forget about me, Kendall Square... read more

Hey Kendall! Quality square, If the Cambridge square's were stereotypical female's, Harvard would be the artsy chick w/ paint covered overalls, Central would be the mess at the bar, who can't remember her name cause he had too much jungle juice, and Kendall would be the Librarian (what do you expect home of tech companies and MIT). That's not to say she isn't fun, cause you know how librarians can be, when they take off the glasses, let their hair down, and tell you just how much of a fine there's going to be for that over due book. Venue's that I frequent in the square are: Za, Cambridge Brewing Company, Tommy Doyle's, Acetuna, and Sebastians. read more

I feel like this square is overlooked, but it's a great place to grab food and the hang out as there is music there often. The roof of the garage has free classes for fitness and cooking, but they're posted all over the place so you'll have to be on the look out! It's a really nice area regardless as they have a garden up there and tons of benches. read more

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I work here... Its ok... Theres tons to do, see, eat, shop...

I love this place. It's peaceful. whenever I come here, I can feel its beauty. There are lot if Bars, Restaurants and Breakfast places on Kendall, and there is also a kayaking place and a mall nearby to shop. Love the Charles river kayaking at Kendall. read more

Kendall Square is always a very busy place. Located in Kendall there's GOOGLE FACEBOOK AMAZON and several more offices for huge companies. Its location near mit is wonderful. GREAT restaurants in Kendall Square as well read more

I like the T stop because it's not down town crossing- It doesn't smell, there isn't many crazy people lurking around.. So it gets some stars for that. It doesn't smell like a dirty bathroom so, yeah, it gets stars for that as well! The square itself is alright. l like the Starbucks location near the train station, it's nice and they make my drink right. The restaurants are lacking, not many options for a vegan/gf like myself, actually there arent any options. So if you are vegan stay away from the square! Its a good place to work, but, I dont know about going out or what have you. read more

Kendall Square certainly does not get as much attention for its nightlife and restaurants as its bigger brothers Harvard and Central Square, but it does have a few little gems and can make for a nice night out. The real problem is that the best part of Kendall Square is about a six blocks walk from the T stop, so it's not necessarily convenient to get to. Even so, it's worth going to places like the Friendly Toast, CBC, and Emma's so a trip is merited. read more