Opening hours
Open now · closes 1:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Local time in Cambridge: 11:18 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (617) 492-9646 to confirm.
Location & directions
10 Eliot StreetCambridge, MA 02138
About Charlie's Kitchen
Located at 10 Eliot Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Charlie's Kitchen is a diner. It is one of 317 places to eat and drink we list in Cambridge.
Charlie's Kitchen is open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM. It stays open late, until 1:00 AM on most nights.
You can visit for outdoor seating and dine-in. On the menu: American dishes and burgers.
For questions or orders, call (617) 492-9646.
Quick facts
- Category
- Diner · American, Burger
- Address
- 10 Eliot Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
- Phone
- (617) 492-9646
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for diners and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Charlie's Kitchen’s weekday schedule with 19 other diners in Massachusetts. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 7:00 AM) and closes at 1:00 AM, later than 100% of them (typical closing time: 2:00 PM).
In total it is open about 101 hours a week, 46 hours more than the local median of 55. 100% of diners in Massachusetts open on Sundays, and Charlie's Kitchen is one of them.
Compared with 19 other diners in Massachusetts that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for diners across the US
Based on 181 menus with 15,859 priced items from diners across the US, the median menu item costs $10.99, and half of all items are priced between $6.15 and $16.05.
We don’t have Charlie's Kitchen’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what diners across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Grilled Cheese | 42% | $7.95 |
| Hot Chocolate | 38% | $3.56 |
| Onion Rings | 35% | $6.95 |
| Coffee | 35% | $3.00 |
| Chef Salad | 34% | $12.87 |
| French Toast | 33% | $9.00 |
| Cheeseburger | 32% | $9.99 |
| Patty Melt | 29% | $14.00 |
Calculated from 181 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Charlie's Kitchen there are 61 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 133 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bakeries & Desserts (24), Cafes & Coffee (23), Pizza (8), and Japanese & Sushi (8).
Competition is light: 1 other diner is within a mile and 7 within three miles. The closest is Mass Ave Diner, 0.7 mi away.
55 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- ChineseToo Hot< 0.1 mi
- Japanese & SushiGyu-Kaku< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodShake Shack< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsGrendel's Den< 0.1 mi
- Indian & South AsianThe Maharaja< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a diner
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Charlie's Kitchen's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM.
Is Charlie's Kitchen open on Sunday?
Yes, Charlie's Kitchen is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM.
Where is Charlie's Kitchen located?
Charlie's Kitchen is located at 10 Eliot Street, Cambridge, MA 02138.
What is the phone number of Charlie's Kitchen?
You can call Charlie's Kitchen at (617) 492-9646.
Does Charlie's Kitchen offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Charlie's Kitchen. Listed service options: outdoor seating and dine-in.
Is Charlie's Kitchen open late?
Yes – Charlie's Kitchen is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Charlie's Kitchen?
There are 133 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Charlie's Kitchen. Nearby options include Too Hot (< 0.1 mi), Gyu-Kaku (< 0.1 mi), and Shake Shack (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other diners near Charlie's Kitchen?
1 other diner within a mile. The closest is Mass Ave Diner, 0.7 mi away.
How much do diners across the US cost?
Based on 181 menus with 15,859 priced items from diners across the US, the median menu item costs $10.99, and half of all items are priced between $6.15 and $16.05.
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