Eastern Edge food hall opens at Kendall Square spanning 11,000 s/f

Cambridge, MA Eastern Edge, Kendall Square’s new food hall featuring a curated mix of local food vendors, lively bar spaces, and flexible event venues, officially opened on February 13, 2026. This community destination, located at 290 Main St. in Kendall Square – adjacent to the Kendall/MIT T station on the Red Line – features a wide-ranging lineup of nine food and drink vendors, with the remaining four revealed with its grand opening. 

Spanning 11,000 s/f, with seating for 275 guests, Eastern Edge stretches along an entire city block. Developed to encourage gathering, connection, and discovery, the inviting space features two bars with a rotating menu of craft cocktails, wines, regionally brewed beers, and non-alcoholic beverages. The location also offers flexible space and customizable options for private events. 

Joining Eastern Edge’s lineup are Lone Star Taco Stand, the locally-owned Mexican street food concept, and Bacaro Café & Bar, a Venetian-inspired café and bar serving artisanal coffee, Italian pastries, and light fare by day, transforming into a bàcaro-style gathering spot for ciccheti, small plates, wine and more by evening. Rounding out the newcomers to the lineup are two micro-vendors offering grab-and-go specialties including Fuji Sushi and Chatty Patty. 

These concepts join a dynamic and diverse roster of previously announced vendors including Clover, offering inventive sandwiches, bowls, soups, and salads made from incredibly fresh and locally sourced ingredients; Juicy Jay’s classic all-american burgers with a twist; Perillas Korean Kitchen, serving up flavor-packed Korean bibimbap bowls; Everybody Gotta Eat, widely loved for its crave-worthy fried chicken; and Việt Citron with its delicious Vietnamese street food favorites made fresh daily. Together, Eastern Edge’s vendors celebrate quality, authenticity, and accessibility, serving the Kendall Square community and visitors to the neighborhood.

Conceived with the assistance of the food, beverage and entertainment thought leaders at Colicchio Consulting and developed, curated and led by the team at Gather Group, renowned for creating memorable hospitality experiences, Eastern Edge is poised to break new ground. The Gather Group’s focus brings together best-in-class vendors that reflect both the cultural and culinary diversity of Cambridge and Greater Boston. 

“We’re thrilled to open Eastern Edge and welcome the community to a vibrant space designed for connection, creativity and great food and drink,” said Hans van der Reijden, founder & CEO of Gather Group. “Our goal has always been to highlight the incredible talent of local chefs and operators while creating a place where everyone can gather, explore new flavors, and feel at home. We can’t wait to share this experience with our guests!”

Designed by the team at Eimer Design, Eastern Edge pays homage to the building’s legacy as home to The Suffolk Engraving & Electrotyping Co., while embracing the innovative spirit of Kendall Square. The design layers contemporary finishes with organic forms, biophilic accents, and exposed historical elements, creating an environment that’s as inviting as it is forward-thinking. 

Eastern Edge Vendor Lineup:

Clover – Clover opened its first food truck in 2008 near Kendall Square and was an instant hit. Now, 17 years later, the iconic plant-forward fast-casual is bringing its Mediterranean-inspired fare to Eastern Edge, just feet from that original location. Under the leadership of Julia Wrin Piper, Clover features ingredients grown by Massachusetts farmers they know by name, guaranteeing maximum freshness and flavor. Its menu rotates daily and includes fan-favorite dishes like Chickpea Fritter Sandwiches, Rosemary Fries, and housemade seasonal sodas and spritzes.

Juicy Jay’s – Created and led by Boston born chef Jonas Beausejour, Juicy Jay’s reimagines classic American burgers with bold global flavors. Featuring 70/30 beef patties to house-made sauces, and freshly baked buns, every burger is crafted for maximum flavor and juiciness. With their first brick-and-mortar location at Eastern Edge, Juicy Jay’s celebrates community, culture, and bringing people together over fresh, flavorful and unforgettable meals. Burgers include the Juicy J Signature Smash Burger with handmade smash burgers, signature sauce, onions, pickles and American cheese and the Juicy J Beef Bacon Burger featuring two smash burgers, signature sauce, onions, beef bacon, and American cheese. For a seafood option, guests can enjoy the Fried Red Snapper Sandwich featuring a Crispy Red Snapper fillet on toasted brioche roll with scotch bonnet mayo, beef bacon, vinegar based coleslaw and Boston butter lettuce. 

Perillas Korean Kitchen – Perillas brings Korean cuisine to life in a way that’s approachable, convenient, and full of flavor. From modernized Korean bibimbap bowls, each dish showcases fresh, healthy ingredients with a contemporary twist. Established in 2018 by James Choi and named after the perilla leaf, a staple in Korean cooking, the brand combines culinary creativity with operational expertise. Perillas is known for creating meals that are both delicious and thoughtfully prepared. Menu highlights include the Bulgogi Beef Bibimbap with soy-marinated thinly sliced beef on a bed of white rice, topped with carrots, zucchini, mild cucumbers, spicy kimchi cucumbers & tangy red radish, garnished with scallions, sesame oil & nori and Spicy Pork Bowl with gochujang marinated pork served with soy vinaigrette salad & garlic cukes over white rice

Everybody Gotta Eat – Started by Cambridge native chef Emmanuel “Manny” Mervil, Everybody Gotta Eat has grown from neighborhood cookouts into one of Greater Boston’s largest Black-led food operations. Celebrating Southern and Caribbean comfort traditions, their menu features Crispy Fried Fish, bold Soul Wings, and the signature Soul Bowl layered with mac & cheese, yams, and cornbread. Partnering with Eastern Edge marks the brand’s first brick-and-mortar space and a homecoming, bridging generations and uniting communities through soulful cooking.

Việt Citron – Founded by former architect-turned-chef, Tran Lee, and her husband, former corporate executive Howard Lee, Việt Citron elevates Vietnamese street food with scratch-made dishes and bold flavors. Menu highlights include Bánh Mì sandwiches with Asian Viet baguette, pickles, jalapeno, cilantro, house aioli, garlic, soy reduction or caramelized fish sauce; Bánh Hỏi bowls with rice noodles rolls, lettuce, local fresh herbs, cucumbers, pickles, scallion oil, peanuts, and chili garlic fish sauce; and a variety of Phở noodle soups, all crafted with a focus on sustainability.

Lone Star Taco Stand – Blending the flavors of their Texas and Southern California roots with inspirations from the markets and taquerias of Austin, Dallas, Los Angeles, Oaxaca, and Mexico City, owners Aaron Sanders and Max Toste focus on vibrant Mexican street food made with fresh ingredients and simple, flavorful techniques. Their new location at Eastern Edge will feature hand-made corn tortillas, prepared in full-view further showcasing the care they put into every dish. Menu highlights include Mushroom Asada Tacos with chile marinated portobellos, onions, avocado salsa, napa cabbage, tomatillo sauce and salsa macha; Baja Fried Fish Tacos, beer battered and fried local white fish with pickled cabbage & mango-habaner aioli; Carnitas Pork Tacos with confit pork, salsa verde, queso fresco & cilantro; and Juarez Burrito, flour tortilla rolled long and tight with refried beans, oaxacan & longhorn cheeses, onion & cilantro. 

Bacaro Café & Bar – Inspired by Venetian bocari, this vibrant café and bar flows from morning espresso, fresh fruits and pastries to evening cicchetti, small plates and wine by evening. Guests can look forward to seasonal bruschetta, crostinis, salads, salumi & formaggi boards, and a curated selection of paninettis. The coffee and bar program carries the same energetic, social spirit, creating an all-day Italian experience to enjoy. 

Fuji Sushi (grab-and-go) – From the JP Fuji Group, owner of several successful restaurants across Greater Boston, comes a unique grab-and-go concept showcasing beautiful selections of sushi and sashimi. The menu features Fuji favorites, including Spicy Tuna Maki, Boston Maki & Shrimp Tempura Maki and the Nigiri Combo with tuna, salmon, ebi & red crab.

Chatty Patty (grab-and-go) – From the team behind Everybody Gotta Eat, this new patty concept features hot, flaky, golden pastries filled with well-seasoned meats and vegetables inspired by Caribbean street food traditions and global spice profiles. Baked fresh throughout the day and made to travel, flavor highlights include Beef with warm island spices and rich savory gravy; Chicken with aromatic herbs and peppers; Shrimp with bright seasoning and a subtle kick of heat; and Vegetable with a hearty blend of spiced roots and greens.