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South Street Diner
Diner$$$$
Downtown Boston, Boston
"Try the Egg White Lobster Omelette - (via @Foodspotting)"(3 Tips)
"Amazing late night food!"(17 Tips)
"Crispy bacon and delicious banana pancakes."(3 Tips)
"Best 24 diner in Boston"(3 Tips)
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- Meg BermanDecember 5, 2018One 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 BermanNovember 8, 2018One 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'OliveNovember 12, 2016Like 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 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 SobocanJune 16, 2018Enjoyed our breakfast and the conversations. If you crave a real breakfast near downtown, it’s worth a walk to.
Wendell CunninghamNovember 18, 2017The Boston Creme pancakes are awesome !!! The homemade apple pie is the best I have ever had!
FionaMarch 7, 2015Don't miss the Lobster Festival. You get a delicious lobster, chowder and dessert all for $10!! 😍
Ingrid HartmanJuly 31, 2016The 4-egg omelette with avocado and veggies - so good! Mom had steak and eggs and loved it. Home fries included and tasty too.
Greg GOctober 4, 2015Eggs Benedict with lobster was amazing! The potatoes they serve on the side were delicious. Highly recommended.- Robert DesistoSeptember 3, 2016This is the best late night spot in Boston my buddy Sol does it right. Great food awesome people = Happy Face!!
Alexandr RudnevSeptember 20, 2021It's really cool to eat vegetarians food in classic old-school American diner.
Abi PanickerApril 12, 2016Great late night spot, can get crowded after 2 am, no nonsense, not good for you, but good food
Boston PhoenixApril 22, 2012Voted "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
Rorriz_ DhawiFebruary 16, 2017French toast and omelet with onion and cheese is the best. highly recommended 💔
Andrew HogueNovember 9, 2012Get the "diner special" for breakfast. 3 eggs, french toast, bacon, hash browns. It's worth the coronary.
Maria CampApril 16, 2014If you're really nice to the waitress she will make you mimosas before they start serving alcohol and give you banana bread.
South Street DinerJuly 19, 2012happy hour July 26 5pm=11pm free appetizers, free south street diner coozies, try our 22 beers and 10 great wines, 6 beers on tap- MystiqueDecember 28, 2012Amazing late night food! Try the homemade apple pie with ice cream. You can't go wrong!
- Boston PhoenixDecember 11, 2010Quoth 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 LindMarch 23, 2010Go 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.
Jamie LinFebruary 28, 2016I could die happy after eating the Lobster Eggs Benedict. Cannot recommend enough.
Shannon HawkinsNovember 9, 2014Supreme omelette with sausage. Mmm. Friendly and everything you'd expect from a diner.
Joyce LJanuary 29, 2011Great 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.
Tom WolfsteinSeptember 11, 2015It's probably great if you are drunk and need diner food. As a bus ride food, it wasn't the best idea.
Check out the documentary short 24 Hours At The South Street Diner, screening April 2012 at IFF Boston. Visit www.iffboston.org for tickets
Jaclyn StephensFebruary 26, 2016I 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.
Lindsey NakhoulJuly 23, 2013Yummy food at 2:00am although a little bland even when your slightly drunk.
Ryann LynskyNovember 27, 2015The 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 MaherDecember 28, 2016It 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 ClubJanuary 29, 2011Open 24 hours. Perfect destination for the conclusion of all-nighter's in college. Simply diner food in a simple pleasures atmosphere.
BostonTweetNovember 22, 2010South 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 NolinApril 25, 2013Yummy. Thru know how to make fiber good good and greasy and sinfully wonderful.
Erica SnowMarch 29, 2013Love the feel and the atmosphere but the wait staff is less than pleasant and barely attentive.- South Street DinerJuly 13, 2010Starting 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 HuJune 24, 2012Only a few places open 24 hours and Sol is awesome! Friendly staff and good eats.
Go to South Street Diner really late. Drink some bad diner coffee and eat some cheesy fries. You will have an upset stomach, but you will have a great time.
Owner operator really cares about people. It is just how it should be; the quintessential diner.
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Boston's only 24/7 diner. all types of people watching. Breakfast served all day. cheese gravy fries and fun
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- Mon–Sun
- 24 Hours
(617) 350-0028
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Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
TouchTunes Jukebox
Yes
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Ryann Lynsky - 7.5
"I come here often i love the friendly and family atmosphere and the quality of the food. It's a place to be for more than half a century and you can't go wrong."
Nick Bayer - 8.3
"Great breakfast and brunch. Get the spinach feta and tomato omelette or huevos rancheros. Solid black bean burger for lunch too!"
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