Jim's Deli

★★★★★ 4.5 (756)

"A true gem in brighton! Great service and great place to pick up some good food for a reasonable price. Love the Rachael wrap and the Jim's style hot dog -- the flavors tied in so well and love the amount of bacon and meat in each. For the hot dog, I love how the bun held up well while carrying so much inside and that it doesn't break apart. I definitely want to come back to try some more of their options. But I was not a huge fan of their French toast -- I would not come back for this again, but would be open to see if their other breakfast options are tastier."

Mike's City Diner

★★★★☆ 4.1 (679)

"I've never visited in person, but I order takeout from here regularly and my lowkey favorite: the blueberry muffin. Griddled with butter, it's the perfect mix of salty and sweet. Among other faves, the breakfast sandwiches on oversized English muffins are enormous and so satisfying, and the hash is excellent. The only thing I've tried that I haven't loved is the French toast, which could just be because it didn't hold up well during delivery (sort of ended up in a giant congealed mass). Overall, absolute win."

South Street Diner

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (924) • $$

"This review is based strictly on my takeout experience, as I didn't sit down to enjoy my food even though they are open 24hrs. I found this shop while searching for wings when I was in Boston for a few day, and they had the highest rating. It's definitely easy to see why! The wings were breaded (necessary), and VERY flavorful. Although they were buffalo (which is a flavor I typically avoid), these were tasty af. They were only slightly spicy, but seasoned so well. The fries were the star of the night, as even though they were takeout, they were super crispy, the spicy seasoning was on point, and they were piping hot!The one thing I have to take off one star for was the bleu cheese. It did not taste fresh at all and was maybe more gray than white. The service was on point, and the lady who gave me my food verified it was exactly what I ordered, and even gave me a drink while I waited. The restaurant is a typical diner, and it was cool to see so many people there at 1030pm just hanging out and looking completely comfy and relaxed. Will for sure return to eat in."

75 Chestnut

★★★★☆ 3.9 (610) • $$

"Food: Crab Cakes ($24) - solid quality, nice that there were not any shell bits in there, roasted red pepper coulis and chipotle aioli sauce on the side was a nice combo of savory and spicy to complement the crab cakes, cucumber salad on the side was a refreshing way to complement the crab cakes as wellStuffed French Toast with raspberry preserves ($20)- pretty good, good amount of tasty raspberry preserves in there along with the mascarpone cheese, toast could've been a bit fluffier though, bacon on the side was normal but a bit too crispy for meAtmosphere: Classic American restaurant vibes with a bar area and decent amount of other table seating, pretty nice spaceService: Okay service speed, pretty friendly waiter, no wait for a weekend brunchOverall: Pretty good American brunch spot, slightly on the pricier side but not bad"

The Diner at 11 North Beacon

★★★★★ 4.5 (395) • $$

"I really enjoyed this diner as the food is fresh and delicious...no nonsense. Good menu for breakfast brunch and lunch. Seems to have a good crowd of all sorts coming in. I enjoyed my egg sandwich and home fries. I sampled the buttermilk pancakes which were delicious too. Ambiance is casual and supposed to be a very historical which I love. Love the diner ambiance."

The Cottage

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (529) • $$

"We had an amazing lunch experience at The Cottage yesterday at the Wellesley location! I've been a "Cottage" lover for a while, but have been so sad since it closed in the Chestnut Hill location. However, this location is just as great! The restaurant is clean, classy, and has ample outdoor seating. It was a very nice day so we chose to sit outdoors. The service here is wonderful. All of the waitstaff and hostess were so nice and added to a great dining experience. We started off with some warm bread and butter, which were AMAZING, and ordered two "Watermelon Breeze" spa drinks. They were excellent! Tasted just like biting into a fresh watermelon fruit, though I would've liked them to be a bit sweeter. They also came with a hint of blueberry/blackberry, which was a great addition.For food, I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich which came with a side of fries, and my mom got the chicken salad sandwich and bowl of chicken tortilla soup combo. Everything was so delicious! My grilled chicken was perfectly cooked and the sandwich was assembled well. The cheese and fresh avocado were great addition, and it all paired well with the mixed greens and chipotle sauce. The fries were above average, so crispy on the outside and perfectly soft on the inside. Definitely something to write home about. My mom's chicken salad sandwich was great, with some sweetness added to it because of the raisins. I also had to steal some of her chicken tortilla soup because it was just so good. I really liked the crunchy tortilla strips, and don't even get me started on the melted cheese, GAME CHANGER!!! A must try lunch restaurant in Linden Square!"

Artu

★★★★☆ 3.5 (492) • $$

"Great service at the bar. The chicken Marsala was great. The spaghetti bowl was good too. The sauce is fantastic. Large portion of sangria too."

Harry's Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (391) • $$

Kelly's Diner

★★★★☆ 3.8 (375) • $$

"Menu prices are off by about $2 but you do get a large portion of fries and a nice big homemade half sour pickle (not dill).This is a local business and not tech savvy so just be prepared for that. It's a cash only business. I got the BLT and it was goodBut it was $5.69 online on the menu from their websiteAnd then in person on the menu for $10.99 with fries and pickleBut the final price on the bill was $12.99. It is stated on the menu that all prices are subject to change. Staff are nice ladies who run a tight ship. I came for lunch on Monday and it was easy to be seated. Calm crowd and classic diner feel. Very retro frozen in time from an actual point in history -- not like donut villa diner where they retro-fit an existing space into a diner in a way that uses cheap wall decorations. Kelly's is authentically old and they have cool non-functional mini juke boxes on each table booth"

Victoria's Diner

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (496) • $$

"*** 11/2019 ***A seasonal specials sheet caught my eye.The Pumpkin Bisque with smoke gouda $5.99 bowl was savory tasty rich, but served lukewarm instead of hot.Both Victoria's Hangover Burger $13.99 (8 oz Angus beef patty topped with a fried egg, smoked bacon, American cheese, smother with black pepper maple syrup aioli) and Victoria's Breakfast Sandwich $10.99 (2 fried eggs, melted pepper jack cheese, famous turkey hash, topped with chipotle mayo) were served on a jumbo English muffin. Both were pretty good. I was just bummed that somehow I always seem to end up with the short end of the stick with my portion of french fries, which by the way, was terrific on this visit.Off the regular menu, the breakfast burrito (shaved sirloin with two scrambled eggs, peppers, onions and pepper jack cheese $10.49) was missing something. It just wasn't particularly well flavored, and the beef came out a bit tough. The portion sufficed though.*** 12/2019 ***New seasonal specials sheet, though there wasn't one on our table, so I borrowed the one I spotted at an empty table not too far away.Two of us ended up sharing two of the specials:Shashuka $14.99This famous breakfast dish from Israel is a delicious mix of 2 poached eggs, smothered with mozzarella and gouda cheese, in a homemade tomato sauce spiced with onions, garlic, cilantro and paprika... Served with a side of toast and homefries or hash browns.Huevos Rancheros $14.99This famous breakfast dish from Mexico is a delicious mix of 2 eggs any style, served with avocado, black beans, cilantro, topped with salsa and shredded cheddar on a corn tortilla.Another friend later commented that traditionally, shashuka is vegetarian, the eggs are cooked in the tomato sauce, and there is no cheese in it.Victoria's may not have been traditional, but somehow the mix with the potato cubes found beneath the gooey saucy cheese with lovely bits of onion and unannounced yet welcome basil leaves was quite tasty, rich, and filling.The other dish was enjoyed by our resident vegetarian. Visually, it was a bit deconstructed a plating, with the tortillas arriving the form of two folded tortilla shells, which we found out could be swapped out for pita upon request. I made myself a breakfast tortilla with my shell.Of the two, I preferred the Shashuka, but if recollections serve me well, I think I may revisit Victoria's Breakfast Sandwich sooner, if it continues to remain on their special roster.*** 1/2020 ***Guess the hash browns were short lived. They weren't offered on this visit when a bunch of ordered omelettes for lunch.The breakfast potatoes were quite good, and they filled the New Market Veggie $10.99 (minus the jalapenos please) quite well with crisp firm vegetables, which made it feel like a sensible healthy option. A DC however wasn't crazy about the sweetened marinade used in their fried chicken.Even though the steak tips in my Victoria's Steak Sandwich on Ciabatta $11.99 came north of the requested medium rare, the meat was still quite pleasantly tender.I've been hankering lately to give their French Toast a try, and only recently realized that their Eggs & Cakes $8.99 come with either pancakes OR french toast ($5.99 a la carte for 2 pieces) with 2 eggs, breakfast potatoes or grits, and choice of toast. Hmmm...No more Monthly Specials for now it seems."

Billy's Sub Shop

★★★★★ 4.6 (254) • $

"Wow! The subs are huge and reasonably priced. Short walk from my office and it's obvious this place is popular. Around 12pm on a Friday, they were rocking.Got a custom chicken cutlet sub and it was loaded. Made to perfection and the nice lady who wrapped and handed me my lunch mentioned, "I hope you're hungry." Now I know I wasn't lol! Good bang for your buck. One sub is enough to share or leave half for later! Recommended if you're in the Back Bay area."

My Diner

★★★★☆ 4.3 (273) • $

"A really broad breakfast menu at moderate prices. My sausage, egg and cheese sandwich on an everything bagel was a great way to start the day. Lots of coffee. Not fancy, but very friendly and comfortable. I'll definitely be back here."

50's Diner

★★★★☆ 3.7 (297) • $

"Stopped by just before the 1 pm rush and got seated immediately. I had the buttermilk short stack with pork sausage and my friend had the turkey club. Had to ask for the air conditioner to be turned down (it was freezing, and I like it cold). Waitress accommodated request by adjusting the fin on the mini split. Thank you! Pancakes were HUGE and I love old fashioned sausage links. Took half home for later! Club was substantially sized as well. "Best fries I've had in my life" says friend."

Martin's Coffee Shop

★★★★☆ 3.6 (310) • $

"Great neighborhood gem, exactly what we were looking for. Large breakfast portions with that old school ambiance. This is how I want my diners always! The service was quick and friendly."

Galley Diner

★★★★★ 4.5 (197) • $

"Loved this little place! Took a risk going on Father's Day, but we got there early enough to have only a small line. Tried the French toast and linguica (both delicious) and my other half had the hash omelette (outstanding homemade hash). The place is tiny but well worth the visit. Everyone was so nice to us and they kept asking us if we wanted more coffee and water. My new favorite place in Boston to go for a diner breakfast! Also, you can take the #9 bus to Castle Island to get there."

Mass Ave Diner

★★★★☆ 3.5 (285) • $$

"I am not a breakfast person, but massavediner has changed my mind.My wife and I went on a Sunday to this cute diner in Cambridge with a vintage interiorEvery table and counter was packed with people. The Service was smooth and Friendly. We started off with their handcrafted Cappuccino & Strawberry Banana Smoothie. The Smoothie was loaded with real fruits and you can definitely taste it. The Cappuccino was strong and rich. Here is what we ordered: Donnie's BlackBerry Raspberry Pancake topped with Fresh Banana,Pulled Pork Benedict (Special Menu), Homemade Turkey Club,Reuben (Turkey). Blackberry Raspberry Pancake was surprisingly Fluffy, Sweet, & Tasty . It was stuffed with fresh Berries.Pulled Pork Benedict was tender & savory. The egg was perfectly poached on an English muffin. Turkey Club & Reuben (Turkey) were made with Real thick quality Turkey. The Turkey Club had all the classical elements to it. The Bacon was super crispy with fresh Lettuce & Tomato.They offer both Corn Beef & Turkey for the Reuben, but I wanted to switch it up. I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of Swiss cheese, Russian dressing & sauerkraut on it. They blended so well together.Go Check them out at"

Leo's Place Diner

★★★★☆ 3.9 (179) • $$

"Classic greasy spoon diner with Turkish twist. It's a bit pricier but they make everything fresh and are consistent about it. Fast friendly service, can't really go wrong. I recommend the Challah French toast."

L Street Diner & Pizzeria

★★★★☆ 3.8 (137)

"Had breakfast with my Daughter-in-law & 2 year old grandson at the L Street Diner & Pizzeria. We were the only ones there early on a November Saturday morning. Our server was pleasant and attentive. Teddy had pancakes that looked really good. My DIL had a 4 egg omelette-wowza! It came with toast & home fries. A good value for around $8. I had Eggs Benedict which was delicious. The ham on it was so juicy & tender. It also came with home fries. The coffee was good and our server came back several times to refill our cups. My only negative comment is that our food could have come out quicker since we were the only ones there when we ordered. And my home fries weren't particularly hot. Otherwise, I see no reason not to return."

The Arlington Restaurant & Diner

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (180)

"All around good diner. Everything you'd expect from a typical diner except it's actually a decent size so you may not have to wait as long as other places around the area.Food was good - pretty average but that's expected, and the prices were fair. Service was friendly and I'd go back next time I'm over in the area."

Swanton Street Diner

★★★★☆ 3.5 (142)

"Stopped to meet someone for lunch.Very reasonable prices and food freshHad the scrod baked sandwich with coke slaw and vegetables. Very good sandwich, cole slaw nice and fresh. Nice restaurant/diner for breakfast, lunch or dinner."

Emilio's Homemade Italian Subs & Dinners

★★★★☆ 4.4 (74)

"We got excellent Italian, turkey and tuna subs! We are looking forward to going back soon"

Melrose Diner

★★★★☆ 4 (87)

"Lovely little diner! Not even that crowded Sunday during lunch. I got a bacon cheeseburger and it's the epitome of classic, basic, diner food. Exactly what I wanted on this day while traveling through town."

Classic Cafe

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (121)

"What a cute little spot! Was visiting family and needed a warm breakfast on a surprisingly chilly rainy April day. Chose this place over dunkin and was pleasantly surprised. The waitress for the whole place was absolutely lovely and very attentive. Loved the classic decor (black and white tile floors, marilyn monroe artwork, and intricate ceiling tiles). Coffee was delicious and the food was comforting. I ordered one of eggs benedict with mushrooms and asparagus- it was good, although I think the asparagus was canned (next time I'd stick to spinach & tomatoe.) My fiancé ordered a traditional shmorgishborg and enjoyed it all. Large portions for the right price. Their lunch specials seemed reasonable too. Street parking was a little tough in this part of Arlington but we managed. Glad we found this place and supported a local business."

Suegra’s Airport Diner

★★★★☆ 3.7 (96) • $

Winthrop Center Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.2 (72) • $

High Tide

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (107) • $

"Best eggs benedict ever, hands down.Hollandaise made from scratch. But you can't go wrong with anything you order here, and the staff is warm and friendly.And with Chef Steve in the kitchen, it's my favorite breakfast/brunch place in the area."

Dempsey's Breakfast and Lunch

★★★★☆ 3.9 (81) • $

"Hole in the wall so perfectly northern diner style. Being in the south, I've missed the New England corn beef hash with runny poached eggs. Although my eggs came out medium poached, it was quickly fixed and everything was delicious. The meat was so flavorful. The potatoes looked like they might be bland but they were heavily seasoned and crispy on the outside. Only catch is they do not serve free refills, but the coffee mugs are pretty big. They also let you know before simply pouring another cup which I find pretty considerate these days."

Ali's Roti Restaurant & Takeout

★★★★☆ 3.9 (78)

"I LOVE Caribbean food. I've been trekking to Singh's roti shop for months and I finally looked into a roti shop closer to home. Ali's looked great! Close by, a very similar menu, and cheap!I came in on Saturday around 4pm and they had everything ready to go. I got one goat curry roti and one chicken curry roti. Both were delicious! I ordered small for both and it was enough for 1 meal per person. I had a really hard time saving any of it because it was too tasty. I'll order large next time! The price difference is about 4 dollars between the small ($10) and the large ($14).The sides I ordered consisted of string beans, potato, and chickpeas. You get to have 2 per roti. I thought that the sides were only okay. Singh's sides are definitely better but this is a decent substitute. Anyways, the curries were PERFECT. Less bones in the goat and the chicken was amazingly soft. Only downside was that neither roti had a ton of meat. BUT, they had enough. I will be coming back all the time!!"

Forest Hills Diner

★★★★☆ 4.1 (60) • $

"TOP NOTCH!I order breakfast from here via GrubHub semi-regularly. I love their pancakes AND THEIR homefries are also fanastic.They always send plenty of syrup, ketchup, butter, and even napkins! (Unlike The Joint in JP that doesn't send syrup because "people have syrup at home").This place is SO GOOD! If they stayed open in evenings or afternoons for delivery, I'd probably order from them far more often."

Liberty Diner

★★★★★ 4.5 (33)

"When we walked in, our initial impression was that it was a bar. But the name on their sign clearly states "Liberty Diner" which we decided to take at face value.Come in and take a seat. There's a number of tables for 6 along the wall facing the street, while a bar/counter lines the inner wall. Service is friendly enough, but quite casual. Their menu is listed on the boards posted up on the wall. One for lunch, one for breakfast, and a smaller whiteboard which listed a number of seafood dishes on our visit.We ended up sharing the pancakes with one side $7.50 (corned beef hash please), and chicken fingers with french fries $7.50. I wasn't sure if the pacing of the dishes were more due to the fact that we had ordered the first a couple of minutes ahead of the second, or if the chicken fingers just take longer to make than the pancakes. But we were sharing, so what evs.Their pancakes were fluffy and arrived as a stack of three, with butter on each. Their syrup arrived in an Aunt Jemima type bottle, but without a label. The hash were made up with more tiny diced potatoes than bits of corned beef, but it was tasty, not overly salty nor oily.The chicken fingers were white meat with a soft crisp coating. They counted 4 and sat on top of a pile of thin cut soft crisp fries. Notice a theme? Yes, me too. They did have the honey mustard I asked for, which was appreciated, while my DC preferred the old classic - Heinz Ketchup.Limited private parking available, but if you read the signs you can probably find parking on the street as well.Credit cards accepted ($5 or more please)."

Eddy's Diner

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (37) • $

"Overall, pretty good but nothing exciting. My hubby liked the eggs Benedict. The potatoes were tasty and the burrito was okay. I can make it better at home though. Seems like a family restaurant so I'd likely be back to support them. I may just need to give something else a try. Clean restaurant."

Carriage House Pizza

★★★★☆ 4.2 (22)

"Great pizza and friendly people. Devoured the pizza in about 5 minutes. We'll worth a visit to check out. Crispy and top knotch sauce and cheese. A home run of a choice. That said, seeing an ant scurring around the floor while I waited was a little concerning."

One Family Diner

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (27)

"What's a girl from the north shore doing around cape verdian territory (cape verdian restaurant next door). When I was told that this was the restaurant we were going to for a quick brunch I automatically thought of Family Dollar. I'm sure I'm not alone in that one. This family owned restaurant is super welcoming, from the owner to the waitress. I'm glad we got a chance to dine in and supported local family owned businesses. My tuna melt was deliciously affordable. I understand businesses are losing out on a lot of money because people are not vaccinated and can not dine in because of the mandate however, those that are please be prepared to show your vaccination card/or pull it up on your phone. You don't want to lose an opportunity to try this place. Parking lot in the rare of the building."