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South Street Diner

South Street Diner

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Downtown Boston, Boston
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    Foodie P.
    "Try the Egg White Lobster Omelette - (via @Foodspotting)"(3 Tips)
    Mystique
    "Amazing late night food!"(17 Tips)
    Miguel
    "Crispy bacon and delicious banana pancakes."(3 Tips)
    Robert D.
    "Best 24 diner in Boston"(3 Tips)
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  • Meg B.
    Meg BermanDecember 5, 2018
    One of the last true 24 hour diners in Boston and is a blast from the past. They serve everything, from authentic root beer floats to bold cups of Joe. Try the Boston Cream Pancakes!
  • Meg B.
    Meg BermanNovember 8, 2018
    One of the last true 24 hour diners in Boston and is a blast from the past. The diner serves everything, from authentic root beer floats to bold cups of Joe. Try the Boston Cream Pancakes!
  • Charly D.heart icon on user image
    Charly D'OliveNovember 12, 2016
    Like something out of a movie, drunk party girls, colorful patrons, they make you sit on the stools of small parties. Burgers good, beer on tap.
  • Vanessa G.
    Vanessa GatlinFebruary 16, 2014
    (Best of Boston 2013-DINER) Improper Bostonian says, "It has all the requisite elements for a retro diner: neon lighting, swivel stools lining the counter and, for $2, a bottomless cup of coffee."
  • Matthew S.heart icon on user image
    Matthew SobocanJune 16, 2018
    Enjoyed our breakfast and the conversations. If you crave a real breakfast near downtown, it’s worth a walk to.
  • Wendell C.heart icon on user image
    Wendell CunninghamNovember 18, 2017
    The Boston Creme pancakes are awesome !!! The homemade apple pie is the best I have ever had!
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    FionaMarch 7, 2015
    Don't miss the Lobster Festival. You get a delicious lobster, chowder and dessert all for $10!! 😍
  • Ingrid H.heart icon on user image
    Ingrid HartmanJuly 31, 2016
    The 4-egg omelette with avocado and veggies - so good! Mom had steak and eggs and loved it. Home fries included and tasty too.
  • Kirsten P.
    Kirsten PowerApril 15, 2019
    They have a bunless burger option for gluten-free diets
  • Munchies
    MunchiesMay 11, 2015
    Richard Wilk, an anthropologist at Indiana University, says part of the appeal of late-night dining comes from the appeal of familiarity, and this spot has it in spades. Read more
  • Greg G.heart icon on user image
    Greg GOctober 4, 2015
    Eggs Benedict with lobster was amazing! The potatoes they serve on the side were delicious. Highly recommended.
  • Alexandr R.heart icon on user image
    Alexandr RudnevSeptember 20, 2021
    It's really cool to eat vegetarians food in classic old-school American diner.
  • Robert D.heart icon on user image
    Robert DesistoSeptember 3, 2016
    This is the best late night spot in Boston my buddy Sol does it right. Great food awesome people = Happy Face!!
  • Abi P.heart icon on user image
    Abi PanickerApril 12, 2016
    Great late night spot, can get crowded after 2 am, no nonsense, not good for you, but good food
  • Rorriz_ D.
    Rorriz_ DhawiFebruary 16, 2017
    French toast and omelet with onion and cheese is the best. highly recommended 💔
  • Boston Phoenix
    Boston PhoenixApril 22, 2012
    Voted "Best Late-Night Restaurant" by @BostonPhoenix readers in 2012! Also serving wine and beer til 1 am. Thereafter: get a steak and a milkshake. Read more
  • Andrew H.
    Andrew HogueNovember 9, 2012
    Get the "diner special" for breakfast. 3 eggs, french toast, bacon, hash browns. It's worth the coronary.
  • Maria C.
    Maria CampApril 16, 2014
    If you're really nice to the waitress she will make you mimosas before they start serving alcohol and give you banana bread.
  • South Street D.
    South Street DinerJuly 19, 2012
    happy hour July 26 5pm=11pm free appetizers, free south street diner coozies, try our 22 beers and 10 great wines, 6 beers on tap
  • Mystique
    MystiqueDecember 28, 2012
    Amazing late night food! Try the homemade apple pie with ice cream. You can't go wrong!
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    MiguelJune 5, 2016
    Crispy bacon and delicious banana pancakes.
  • Boston Phoenix
    Boston PhoenixDecember 11, 2010
    Quoth the Mayor: "I like the steak and eggs in the morning. That always gets me going. The coffee's okay. It's nice that they serve beer late at night. This place is the classic." Read more
  • Evan L.
    Evan LindMarch 23, 2010
    Go to the South Street Diner and snag a spot at the counter. Order yourself a veggie burger and an order of onion rings. Put some coins in the jukebox and play Blue Travelers's "The Hook." Smile.
  • Shannon H.
    Shannon HawkinsNovember 9, 2014
    Supreme omelette with sausage. Mmm. Friendly and everything you'd expect from a diner.
  • Joyce L.
    Joyce LJanuary 29, 2011
    Great atmosphere. You should experience Johnny's friendly charm on Saturday mornings. He makes you feel special & like u belong here even if you're from out of town.
  • Jamie L.heart icon on user image
    Jamie LinFebruary 28, 2016
    I could die happy after eating the Lobster Eggs Benedict. Cannot recommend enough.
  • Tom W.heart icon on user image
    Tom WolfsteinSeptember 11, 2015
    It's probably great if you are drunk and need diner food. As a bus ride food, it wasn't the best idea.
  • Tom D.
    Tom DowlerApril 11, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Check out the documentary short 24 Hours At The South Street Diner, screening April 2012 at IFF Boston. Visit www.iffboston.org for tickets
  • Linda Y.
    Linda YNovember 4, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Always leave room for the grilled banana bread.
  • Marine S.heart icon on user image
    Marine SOctober 9, 2013
    Awesome diner! Good food, good beer, nice waiters.. Go give it a try!
  • Massimo
    MassimoSeptember 9, 2014
    Dirty diner goodness. The diner breakfast special is the way to go.
  • Jaclyn S.heart icon on user image
    Jaclyn StephensFebruary 26, 2016
    I ordered the supreme omelet and the waitress only got one ingredient right. No water until the end, she asked us to pay right when she set down the wrong food so she could leave.No ketchup or syrup.
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    ƄƑıƞeAugust 17, 2015
    your only late night option - get the Greek chicken wrap or grilled cheese
  • Oluwaremilekun O.heart icon on user image
    Had the blueberry pancakes. Delicious and fast service !
  • Chloe W.heart icon on user image
    Chloe WarffordSeptember 11, 2016
    The French toast with fresh strawberries is to die for
  • Lindsey N.
    Lindsey NakhoulJuly 23, 2013
    Yummy food at 2:00am although a little bland even when your slightly drunk.
  • Ryann L.heart icon on user image
    Ryann LynskyNovember 27, 2015
    The chicken sandwich is basically just three dry grilled chicken fingers on a bun. The pancakes are good though. I wouldn't get anything by breakfast here again.
  • Elizabeth M.heart icon on user image
    Elizabeth MaherDecember 28, 2016
    It has an old diner feel, staff seemed a little grumpy like they didn't want to be there and one of them was having a mild argument with a male inside the diner. I wouldn't go here again. Food average
  • The Ad Club
    The Ad ClubJanuary 29, 2011
    Open 24 hours. Perfect destination for the conclusion of all-nighter's in college. Simply diner food in a simple pleasures atmosphere.
  • Ricky S.heart icon on user image
    Ricky SherrillAugust 16, 2014
    Try the lobster omelette. You will not be disappointed.
  • Megan L.heart icon on user image
    Megan LuffMay 17, 2018
    Boston creme pancakes! Lobster omelettes! Loved it.
  • Hannah E.heart icon on user image
    Hannah El HajjFebruary 20, 2018
    Great breakfast menu!
  • Foodie P.
    Foodie PilgrimJuly 1, 2017
    Try the Egg White Lobster Omelette - (via @Foodspotting)
  • BostonTweet
    BostonTweetNovember 22, 2010
    South Street Diner is open all night and they reserve tables from 1am until - 5am for parties of three or more (call 617-350-0028 to reserve).
  • Don N.
    Don NolinApril 25, 2013
    Yummy. Thru know how to make fiber good good and greasy and sinfully wonderful.
  • Erica S.
    Erica SnowMarch 29, 2013
    Love the feel and the atmosphere but the wait staff is less than pleasant and barely attentive.
  • South Street D.
    South Street DinerJuly 13, 2010
    Starting August 1st, if you are the mayor, you will receive a choice of a South street diner mug, backpack, travel thermos, or a tote bag. One Mayor per week. Please show us on your smartphone. Read more
  • Vicky H.
    Vicky HuJune 24, 2012
    Only a few places open 24 hours and Sol is awesome! Friendly staff and good eats.
  • Tom F.
    Tom FinnSeptember 27, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Owner operator really cares about people. It is just how it should be; the quintessential diner.
  • Daniel S.
    Daniel ShawSeptember 15, 2014
    Great for a beer and some late night comfort food. 👍
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