Opening hours
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
| Monday | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in Cambridge: 9:22 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (617) 752-6762 to confirm.
Location & directions
505 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02139
About Little Donkey
Little Donkey is a New American restaurant located at 505 Massachusetts Ave in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It's part of our guide to 317 restaurants, cafes and bars in Cambridge. It sits in the upscale price range ($50–100 per person).
Little Donkey is open 6 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (closed Sunday).
The menu we have on file lists 27 items across 6 sections, including Snacks, Veggies, Crudo, Meat & Fish, and Desserts. Listed prices range from $10.08 to $29.12, with a typical item around $21.28. Dishes worth a look include Alt Lettuce Wraps, Grilled Pumpkins, and Shrimp Ceviche.
You can visit for delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, trendy, and upmarket, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is family friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, and a transgender safe space. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and happy-hour drinks.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, wheelchair-accessible toilet, and wheelchair-accessible car park. Payment methods accepted: debit cards, NFC mobile payments, and credit cards. Parking: paid parking lot, paid street parking, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (617) 752-6762 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- New American Restaurant · Tapas
- Address
- 505 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
- Phone
- (617) 752-6762
- Price range
- $50–100 per person
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (closed Sunday)
- Menu
- 27 items · $10.08–$29.12
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays.
Based on typical visit patterns for New American restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
Typical prices for New American restaurants across the US
Based on 169 menus with 9,707 priced items from New American restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $14.90, and half of all items are priced between $8.50 and $22.00.
At Little Donkey the median listed price is $21.28, higher than the typical $14.90 for New American restaurants across the US.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Caesar Salad | 21% | $13.00 |
| French Fries | 11% | $8.00 |
| Sweet Potato Fries | 11% | $7.00 |
| Steak Frites | 10% | $33.00 |
| Brussels Sprouts | 8% | $14.75 |
| House Salad | 8% | $10.00 |
| Caesar | 7% | $12.00 |
| Soup of the Day | 7% | $7.50 |
Calculated from 169 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Photos
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great wine list
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Happy-hour drinks
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Trendy
- Upmarket
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safe space
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- High chairs
Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Little Donkey there are 79 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 173 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (29), Bakeries & Desserts (16), Bars & Pubs (13), and Pizza (10).
Little Donkey is the only New American restaurant within a mile (2 within three miles). The next closest is Glass House, 1.0 mi away.
55 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Asian & PacificHappy Lamb Hot Pot< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsPhoenix Landing< 0.1 mi
- Mediterranean & Middle EasternVialé< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisClover HFI< 0.1 mi
- Japanese & SushiThe Mad Monkfish< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a New American restaurant
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 Little Donkey's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (closed Sunday). Monday: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: Closed.
Is Little Donkey open on Sunday?
No, Little Donkey is closed on Sundays.
Where is Little Donkey located?
Little Donkey is located at 505 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139.
What is the phone number of Little Donkey?
You can call Little Donkey at (617) 752-6762.
Does Little Donkey offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Little Donkey offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Little Donkey?
The typical price range at Little Donkey is $50–100 per person. Menu prices range from $10.08 to $29.12.
Does Little Donkey take reservations?
Yes, Little Donkey accepts reservations.
Is Little Donkey wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, wheelchair-accessible toilet, and wheelchair-accessible car park.
Is Little Donkey open late?
Yes – Little Donkey is open until 10 PM or later on Friday and Saturday.
What else is near Little Donkey?
There are 173 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Little Donkey. Nearby options include Happy Lamb Hot Pot (< 0.1 mi), Phoenix Landing (< 0.1 mi), and Vialé (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other New American restaurants near Little Donkey?
None within a mile. The closest is Glass House, 1.0 mi away.
How much do New American restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 169 menus with 9,707 priced items from New American restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $14.90, and half of all items are priced between $8.50 and $22.00.
