Boston Diner Guide | 5 Favorites
Searching for a great Boston diner? From Boston proper to nearby Salem, these five classic diners are sure to satisfy. Order up!
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Capitol Diner in Lynn | Boston Diner Guide
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Kelly’s Diner in Somerville | Boston Diner Guide
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Kelly’s Diner | Somerville
Serving residents of the working-class Ball Square neighborhood on weekdays and the crowd from nearby Tufts University on weekends, Kelly’s is a nice counterpoint to Somerville’s many trendier restaurants. The chrome diner is housed in a Jerry O’Mahoney two-piece diner car transported from Delaware in 1996. The counter stools and padded booths provide great spots from which to take in the 1950s kitsch that makes up the eatery’s decor. Menu standouts include massive four-egg omelets and a classic Thursday night New England boiled dinner.
Mike’s City Diner | Boston Diner Guide
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Mike’s City Diner | Boston
Just a few doors off Massachusetts Avenue in the busy South End, Mike’s is a haven for those seeking massive portions of diner food at more than affordable prices. The open kitchen features a massive griddle where bacon is crisped up throughout the day, and pancakes, omelets, burgers, and more put on a constant culinary show. Chef/owner Jay Hajj, a Lebanese immigrant, has developed a huge local following with such dishes as duck confit hash, the Southender Omelet, Mike’s Famous Pilgrim Sandwich, and his belt-busting Turkey Dinner overflowing with fresh-roasted turkey and tons of sides.
Deluxe Town Diner in Watertown | Boston Diner Guide
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Deluxe Town Diner | Watertown
Located a few miles west of Harvard Square, Watertown’s Deluxe caters to an eclectic mix of that includes local churchgoers and young hipsters. The wraparound seating area is large for a diner, yet the building’s interior and exterior have all the important diner motifs: original tiling, barrel roofing, neon signs, and so forth. The menu covers all the diner basics and is enhanced with international fare such as Cuban sandwiches, falafel, Middle Eastern wraps, and wonton fried shrimp. The blue plate specials are not to be missed.
Capitol Diner in Lynn | Boston Diner Guide
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Casey’s Diner in Natick, Ma is a great diner!
Definitely agree!!! Living in Seattle for the past 30 plus years. Kids and grandkids wanted to see two things that grandpa always spoke of so…I took the family back to my hometown! The VERY FIRST stop we made was Fenway Park and #2 was Casey’s Dinner in Natick. Great food, especially the steamed hotdogs!! I went to the walk-up window and ordered 14 “all-around”. Some loved them and a couple said…”different grandpa, but good” As for me, it took me back to my youth and “the good ol’ days.” like they were yesterday. Casey’s has been around for more than 70-80 years that I remember. Their history would make a great story.