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Here are the best diners in Greater Boston and beyond
Readers recommended 62 of the best diners across Greater Boston and beyond.
The classic diner is a quintessential restaurant. Many whip up all three meals of the day and some even provide around-the-clock service to the early birds and night owls of the world. No matter if you’re looking for a filling breakfast or quick bite for lunch, a diner is sure to serve up what you’re looking for.
We asked readers if there are any quality diners around Greater Boston, and 89% of the 118 readers who answered our poll said that there are — and suggested their favorite spots from Greater Boston, Cape Cod, to Worcester County.
Does Greater Boston have good diners?
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The best of them all, according to Boston.com readers, is Mike’s City Diner in the South End.
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“Mike’s City Diner! They are just fantastic and the staff there is incredible,” said Olivia F. from Medfield. “Compliments to the chef!”
Fan-favorite dishes from Mike’s included the French toast, the Mike’s Famous Pilgrim sandwich, and the turkey hash.
“Great food, great atmosphere, and great customer service. It’s a must try in Boston, and run by an amazing family!!” said Samantha D. from Haverhill.
Readers also love South Street Diner, a 24-hour staple in the Leather District area that Alex T. from Boston called “legendary,” and Watertown’s Deluxe Town Diner, which readers said had some of the best pancakes in Boston last year.
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“South Street Diner! Unbelievable food, service, atmosphere with diner prices. Owner [Solomon Sidell] is not only a great manager but also a phenomenal guy. This place is worth every cent,” said Crowley from Arlington.
Below, explore our interactive map and see the full list of reader-recommended diners in Massachusetts.
The best diners in Greater Boston and beyond, according to readers:
- 50’s Diner, 47 Legacy Blvd., Dedham
- Agawam Diner, 168 Newburyport Turnpike, Rowley
- Suegra’s Airport Diner, 10 Furlong Drive, Revere
- Alexander’s Family Restaurant, 391 Crescent St., Brockton
- Arlington Restaurant & Diner, 134 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington
- Barry’s Vintage Deli, Inc., 6 Windsor Rd., Waban
- Belly Buster Diner, 306 Boston Rd. #10, North Billerica
- Busy Bee Restaurant & Diner, 1046 Beacon St., Brookline
- Cabot’s, 743 Washington St., Newton
- Capitol Coffee House, 122 Bowdoin St., Boston
- Capitol Diner, 431 Union St., Lynn
- Carl’s Oxford Diner, 291 Main St., Oxford
- Deluxe Town Diner, 627 Mt Auburn St., Watertown
- Dempsey’s Breakfast and Lunch, 64 Lambert St., Medford
- Dominic’s Diner, 492 Sutton St., North Andover
- Don’s Diner, 121 South St., Plainville
- Donut Villa Diner, 319 Broadway, Arlington
- Early Harvest Diner, 950 Cummings Center, Beverly
- Four Sisters Owl Diner, 244 Appleton St., Lowell
- Fresco, 35 Chapel St., Needham
- Galley Diner, 11 P St., South Boston
- Grateful Dedham Diner, 573 High St., Dedham
- Iron Town Diner, 327 Main St., Saugus
- Jake’s Restaurant & Coffee Shop, 30 Main St., Marlborough
- James’ Breakfast and More, 850 Franklin St., Wrentham
- Jim’s Deli & Restaurant, 371 Washington St., Brighton
- Joe’s 320 Cafe, 320 Spring St., Boston
- Johnny’s Luncheonette, 30 Langley Rd., Newton
- JPizle Kitchen, 536 Centre St., Jamaica Plain
- Kelly’s Diner, 674 Broadway, Somerville
- Keltic Kitchen, 415 MA-28, West Yarmouth
- Leo’s Place Diner, 655 Main St., Waltham
- Maple Street Cafe, 68 Maple St., Danvers
- Mass Ave Diner, 906 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge
- Maugus Restaurant, 300 Washington St., Wellesley
- Mel’s Commonwealth Cafe, 310 Commonwealth Rd., Wayland
- Mike’s City Diner, 1714 Washington St., Boston
- Mul’s Diner, 80 W Broadway, Boston
- Murph’s Place, 58 Broadway, Norwood
- My Three Sons Diner, 1050 Pearl St., Brockton
- Newcomb Farms, 1139 Randolph Ave., Milton
- North Street Grille, 229 North St., Boston
- Red’s Sandwich Shop, 15 Central St., Salem
- Riverview Restaurant, 263 Nashua Rd., North Billerica
- Rosebud Indian-American Bar & Kitchen, 381 Summer St., Somerville
- Rox Diner, 1881 Centre St., West Roxbury
- Salem’s Retreat, 96 North St., Salem
- Shawsheen Luncheonette, 3 Lowell St., Andover
- Skillet, 119 Main St., Weymouth
- South Street Diner, 178 Kneeland St., Boston
- The Diner at 11 North Beacon, 11 N Beacon St., Watertown
- The Knotty Pine, 295 Auburn St., Newton
- The Neighborhood Restaurant, 25 Bow St., Somerville
- The Peabody Diner, 10 Margin St., Peabody
- The Toast Office, 679 High St., Westwood
- Tresca’s Eating Place, 25 Church St., Watertown
- Uncle Charlie’s Finer Diner, 1496 Main St., MA-18, Weymouth
- Uncommon Grounds, 575 Mt Auburn St., Watertown
- Vic’s Waffle House, 283 Old Main St., Tewksbury
- Victoria’s Diner, 1024 Massachusetts Ave., Boston
- Westbury, 1836 Centre St., West Roxbury
- Wilson’s Diner, 507 Main St., Waltham
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