South Street Diner
South Street Diner
Diner's Special
Pancakes
Front
Street front
One of the few times there aren't crowds outside!
a view of a street corner
a man working in the kitchen
Frappe
a blue and white diner car
outside
Empty late
customers at the counter
Wall decor
Inside
Front
Menu
Events
interior
complimentary ornament and cute reusable bag!
menu
History
Coffee
Alex A.
Sep 11, 2024
update:i tried the dish again & i was truly impressed! i loved the change in the veggies, the bok choy was a delicious choice. the staff was kind, and it's such a hidden gem. i'm in love with the breakfast ramen & will absolutely continue getting it when possible! original:this is a pretty neat spot nearby if you have a little time before your train or bus at south station! the staff are competent, the music is nice, the service quick. i got the breakfast ramen, which was really tasty but not quite what is supposed to be. the menu uses an outdated term "oriental" for the veggies, when it really wasn't accurate. it was mostly carrots, broccoli, celery, & potatoes. it was supposed to come with bacon but had chicken instead. i was also disappointed they didn't have any soy sauce. it was basically chicken noodle soup with ramen noodles & teriyaki sauce. i would definitely try again!
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Jane G.
Jun 9, 2024
South Street Diner was an unexpected surprise; we were looking for somewhere to grab a filling meal near South Station, and this was a little less than a block away. Classic diner food sounded great, and boy, did this place deliver.We ordered a stack of chocolate chip pancakes, a roasted cinnamon roll, sweet potato fries (not pictured), and VEGAN (!!!) chicken tenders. I can speak to the chocolate pancakes were filled with chocolate chips and super fluffy, and the vegan tenders, which I haven't seen on ANY other menu, were both delicious.The service and spot make for a no-frills dining experience, but in a good way; our waitress was incredibly friendly, the food came out quick, and was just what we were looking for. Inexpensive, too! The space is small with only a few (somewhat cramped, but in a cozy way) old fashioned diner booths, and a ton of countertop stool seating. It felt like we had been transported back in time in the best way possible. I only wish I lived in the area so I could come back and try their benedicts, milkshakes, french toast. 5 stars!!
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Becky K.
May 16, 2024
Day two of my east coast trip, still in Boston before we were heading up to Concord to stay at a haunted inn (that's another review).Decided we needed to try a little streetcar diner to get that local, Boston experience. It did not disappoint!!I'm currently posting multiple spots from my trip, so this review is not yet finished, check back soon! So many great places on the East Coast I can't wait to share them all!
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Caitlin C.
Oct 12, 2024
I'm reviewing Friday night takeout ordered via DoorDash from SIL in Georgia, for my birthday. I wanted comfort food, was being difficult (super hangry), and lonely since my twin bro is now in Georgia with my amazing SIL. Anyway, the meatloaf and mashed potatoes didn't look like much but it definitely tasted better than expected and was a backup to the original place that was out of the meatloaf and neglected to inform us about the meal, only bringing the cake which was great but another review. Definitely happy with my comfort food craving being fulfilled so late on my birthday and grateful it was pretty good and worth checking the establishment out in person.
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Aaron A.
Jun 23, 2024
Solid diner. My partner and I got the diner special. Every time I visit Boston I stop by this diner! The food is good and the prices are affordable. I will say there is sometimes a wait and it is busy. Our waitress was friendly and was doing her best during the breakfast rush! The space is small so they do have trouble seating larger parties. Great for small groups or couples.
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Deshika B.
Oct 1, 2023
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.
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Ruthie W.
Sep 10, 2023
For our breakfast before heading to Portland, Maine, we went to @southstreetdiner. It's close to the bus station. It was packed inside and thankfully they had seating outside for us.Dad had Lemonade and shared The Diner's Special with hubby. It included pancakes, eggs, ham, and home fries. I was thrilled to see Frappe on the menu, so I tried a strawberry one. That was so filling and a meal in itself.Definitely stop in early since it's not a huge place. It's had a long history, established in 1947 and is open 24/7.
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Petunia R.
Jun 27, 2024
I am honestly shocked that anyone who's not getting paid to be a hater could sincerely give this place a negative review. It's a picture perfect greasy spoon diner, delicious GIANT breakfast, super nice staff, all the right vibes. Go here!!!
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Nick Y.
Apr 30, 2024
A great bang for your bucks. One of my favorite spots throughout my college years. Open 24/7, there aren't many places to get a hearty meal at a fair price past midnight. The service was always pretty good. Quick getting your food going and friendly. Late night in downtown just outside Chinatown is a fun experience, lots of people watching all day and especially at night.
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Jeff G.
Oct 8, 2023
This place seems to be hopping for a late night bite near Chinatown. Line out the door at midnight, etc. First meal in Beantown!It definitely has character... and characters! One of the older waitresses was a bit rude initially, but ended up being okay. The place was a little messy as well. The food was just decent overall. I had a turkey burger and fries. While the burger itself was not dry, it was quite salty. The tomato was pale in color and not very tasteful. The fries were not the best, but were okay. The man who was serving as the host outside was terrific.
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