(617) 354-6559
1246 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge,
MA
02138
42.3726
-71.1167
Neighborhood: Riverside
What People Are Saying About Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage
The Editor
Eric Grossman
Citysearch
The Scene – For one of the Boston area's most unique--and beloved--dining experiences, visitors must cross the Charles and head toward the edge of Harvard Square, where Mr. Bartley has lured people to his "cottage" for more than four decades. Mr. B can still be found seating students and area workers in his hectic single-room restaurant that's jam-packed with young, eclectic waiters and humorous posters from bygone eras. – – The Food – Bartley's has satisfied cravings of many a hippie, yuppie and celebrity by taking seven ounces of freshly ground sirloin, grilling it…
11/02/09
Demeaning Service, Disgusting Food
by pdewan5 at Citysearch
I was served a half cooked burger, a half eaten pickle, and the floors were filthy.
When I complained, the owner told me to never come back and accused me of not being a good customer.
I wouldn't recommend this place because there are much cleaner, better tasting burgers to be had somewhere else.
- Pros: Cutesy place to take guests
- Cons: Awful service, disgusting food
08/17/09
Good Food very high priced
by doveland66 at Citysearch
This place needs to get with the program and start accepting credit and debit cards. The prices for the burgers is entirely extravagant even though they are good. Our service was very good. The good service doesn't seem to be a common thing reading other posts. I will not be going back because of the prices when in Boston.
- Pros: good burgers & fries
- Cons: price and cash only
04/28/09
OK place, if you like the WORST SERVICE IN THE WORLD
by Geoffpp at Citysearch
WORST of all is that every single time there I have been made to feel unwelcome and unliked. The incredibly brusque and ill-tempered wait staff are only outdone in pure rudeness by the cashier who was sullen and seemingly disgusted with my intrusion on her picking her nails clean. I've been there 3 times in the last 2 months. They have an excellent selection of burgers and options. Two of my three burgers arrived the temperature I wanted. While they are delicious, they are not worth the prices.
I say this...best $10 burger in Harvard. But for that price go to Abe and Louis' downtown.
Cash only is a problem, it's the 21st century already...please, put your prices up by 2% so I don't have to go the the freakin' bank to eat.
Please, go to Charley's instead, where the staff are super friendly, and while the burgers and only 80% as good, you can buy two of them for the same price.
- Pros: Lots of Burger Choice
- Cons: Bad service, rude wiatstaff, rude cashier, cash only
The Details on Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage
Where to Sit:
If you're in the Square and flying solo, grab a seat at the long, communal table in the center of the restaurant.
When to Go:
Avoid the restaurant during lunch hours, when every seat is taken and there's usually a wait to get in.
Know Before You Go:
Looking to have a beer with your burger? Head elsewhere--no alcohol is served here.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Gift Certificate, Cash
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Outdoor Dining, Historic Setting, Family Style Dining, Lunch Spot, Group Dining, Cheap Eats
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
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