A casual Cambridge café is expanding its footprint in Kendall Square.
Cafe Luna is opening a second location at 350 Third St, confirmed chef-owner Teri Haymer. Haymer and her husband, Matt, first opened Cafe Luna in Central Square in 2006 before relocating to a larger space on the edge of Kendall Square in 2016. In 2020, the pair also launched the nearby Little Luna, which serves as the smaller sibling of Cafe Luna.
“When the space at 350 Third Street became available, we felt it was time to expand,” Teri told What Now Boston. The new Cafe Luna will be significantly larger than its predecessor, featuring expanded indoor seating, two private dining spaces that can accommodate up to 80 guests, and a seasonal outdoor patio with space for roughly 40 diners.
Described as “the most bang-for-your-buck spot in the city,” Cafe Luna has earned loyal fans with its generous portions and approachable menu. The café is especially known for its all-day breakfast, including omelets, hearty breakfast plates, breakfast sandwiches, Belgian waffles, French toast, and fluffy buttermilk pancakes.
Lunch offerings are classic and customizable, with “Big Bowl” specialty salads, handcrafted sandwiches, and rotating soups, alongside artisanal espresso drinks, beer, wine, and cocktails.
The Kendall Square location will open with Cafe Luna’s familiar all-day breakfast menu. Shortly after debuting, the team plans to introduce a new dinner lineup featuring wood-grilled entrées, a signature burger, fresh entrée-style salads, and desserts, complemented by a full bar.
The new Cafe Luna is expected to open in February. Initial hours will run from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with adjustments anticipated as the restaurant settles into the neighborhood’s daily rhythm.
