10 Best Diners in Boston

“Great diner food and wonderful people!“

“First time and won’t be the last. Had the One heck of a fine sandwich with red bliss home fries so good! And a perfect mimosa to wash it all down. Great service too !“

“One of a kind Service! Great home cooking“

“First time in Boston and found this gem. Huge portions, tasty food and very friendly staff.“

“A great, classic American diner!
This is exactly what you expect when you go to a diner.
Friendly and attentive service, as well as a large selection of breakfast dishes. You can also have lunch here.
The prices are reasonable and I can highly recommend starting your day here!

Vegetarian options: Of course there are also many things without meat.

Parking: I was there on foot, but it is in a residential area so you can probably find a parking space there.

Kid-friendliness: Children can also eat here.

Wheelchair accessibility: Possible.“

“Second time here within 6 months. Last time they were good and I vowed I would give them another try. Last time there was no table service, I sat at the counter then. The place was lively and the food was decent. This time I ordered veggie omelet with shelled eggs and beef sausage with home fries and grits on the side, plus coffee. Then I sat down.

Prompt service from Ms. Edna..she's on point. She's personable, has great multitasking skills, and tries to anticipate your wants in a timely fashion. The only issue I had was with the home fries. Some of them were undercooked and you need to use a generous amount of salt/ pepper for the grits.

If I'm in the area, I will stop in for a decent, generously proportioned meal. Breakfast or lunch. Solid choice“

“Some good, some bad, but the good overall won out. Had an overnight layover in Boston during a multi-day train trip and I figured an all-night diner would be a good spot to while away some time. I have multiple disabilities and travel with a service dog. I rarely have any issues with this, so I was shocked when before entering I was told I couldn't bring her in, even once I explained that she is a service dog. Worse, the young man I spoke to asked to see "service dog papers," which is a major violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. When I explained that there are no such thing as service dog papers and began to explain the ADA regulations, he interrupted me, saying, "If you don't have any papers, I don't know what you expect me to do." Fortunately, at that moment, another server swooped in and told him that he was breaking the law and that if the owner had a problem with it he could take it up with her. She seated me, apologized, and took my order. The menu had a really nice selection of vegetarian breakfast options and the portobello benedict was quite good. Once I was seated, nobody hassled me and the server (who said she had recently graduated from law school and knew the ADA regulations) was really nice about the whole thing, apologizing honestly more than she needed to. Overall a good experience, but if you have any accessibility needs, be prepared for potential problems.“

“It's the ideal small family diner!!! Great food and service. My favorite spot in southie.

Parking: Street parking and free parking spots across the street.

Kid-friendliness: Kid menu and high chair“

“Awesome breakfast spot right on the MBTA line across the street from Forest Hills T on Washington St you will find Forest hills diner. If you love diners, you will not be disappointed! They offer yummy diner eats and an actual diner menu in Boston- hard to find! Something for everyone on their menu!“

“Our waitress, Victoria, was amazing! Super attentive, kind and polite. 10/10!“