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BZA approves Wonder Cambridge quick-service concept for 319 Main Street in Kendall Square

Cambridge Board of Zoning Appeal · November 6, 2025
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Summary

The Board of Zoning Appeal granted a special permit to Wonder Cambridge, a 3,000-square-foot quick-service/multi-restaurant concept at 319 Main Street (the Google Building, Kendall Square). The board asked operational questions about deliveries and traffic but granted relief with conditions that the project conform to submitted drawings.

Attorney James Raffney appeared for Wonder Cambridge and described the proposal for 319 Main Street, a ground-floor quick-service concept the application describes as a modern multi-restaurant food-hall platform emphasizing advance ordering and takeout. The space is approximately 3,000 square feet and includes 11 seats, but the business model anticipates most patrons will order for pickup or delivery.

Jason Botcher, director on Wonder’s real estate team, explained operations: some product is produced at a…

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