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Is State Park Still Open? Food Paradise Update (Cambridge, MA)

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As of September 2026, State Park is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: Yelp's Cambridge listing for State Park shows continued review activity through an update dated September 2026, and OpenTable lists the restaurant as currently accepting reservations, indicating it is a real, operating bar-restaurant rather than the park suggested by its name.

Address

1 Kendall Sq, Cambridge, MA 02139

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What happened after Food Paradise?

The episode highlighted State Park's playful, comfort-forward menu, pickled sides like pickled eggs and pickled okra, a salad bar salad, and creative plates such as Memphis BBQ spaghetti, served in a dive-bar setting with pinball machines, pool tables, and taxidermy on the walls. State Park is a bar-restaurant in Cambridge's Kendall Square, run by the team behind nearby Hungry Mother as a self-described sister spot. According to Yelp, the listing was updated in September 2026 with reviews describing the current pinball-and-pool atmosphere and low-priced menu, and OpenTable lists the restaurant as taking reservations in 2026 with weekday hours starting at 2 p.m. State Park also lists a dedicated cocktail and craft beer program alongside the food menu. The Cambridge Office for Tourism continues to list the business at 1 Kendall Square as of 2026.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 9, Episode 6
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Midnight Munchies
What was featured
Pickled bar snacks and dive-bar comfort food at a Kendall Square hangout
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
State Park

Frequently asked questions

Is State Park still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, State Park is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to State Park after Food Paradise?

The episode highlighted State Park's playful, comfort-forward menu, pickled sides like pickled eggs and pickled okra, a salad bar salad, and creative plates such as Memphis BBQ spaghetti, served in a dive-bar setting with pinball machines, pool tables, and taxidermy on the walls. As of September 2026, State Park is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is State Park located?

1 Kendall Sq, Cambridge, MA 02139. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured State Park?

Season 9, Episode 6 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Midnight Munchies”.

What do reviews say since Food Paradise?

According to Yelp, the listing was updated in September 2026 with reviews describing the current pinball-and-pool atmosphere and low-priced menu, and OpenTable lists the restaurant as taking reservations in 2026 with weekday hours starting at 2 p.m. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

Is State Park still using the Food Paradise menu or branding?

The episode highlighted State Park's playful, comfort-forward menu, pickled sides like pickled eggs and pickled okra, a salad bar salad, and creative plates such as Memphis BBQ spaghetti, served in a dive-bar setting with pinball machines, pool tables, and taxidermy on the walls. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
1 Kendall Sq, Cambridge, MA 02139
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
statepark.is

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