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    Billy's Sub Shop

    4.6 (284 reviews)
    InexpensiveDiners, Sandwiches, Salad
    Closed 6:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    BILLY'S SUB SHOP ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Chicken Cutlet Sandwich
    Haley H.

    Good food just a bit bland. But the bread was soooooo good. Service was good I went to pick it up after ordering on uber.

    Liz A.

    If we had more time in Boston, we would have come back. If they would have had dinner hours, we probably would have squeezed in another visit. It was a rainy Saturday afternoon and we were searching for a casual, affordable lunch option. To the Yelp app I went. Billy's was great. I got the chicken salad sandwich. It was so good and was so fresh. Mike got the ham and cheese sub as a wrap. All subs can be made into wraps. So much food at reasonable prices. The staff were friendly and helpful. The place seemed to be coming off a rush so I was glad we were able to get a spot. If looking for a simple lunch, check this place out!

    Caesar wrap
    Madison M.

    10/10 food every time, the steak Caesar wrap is amazing! The staff is extremely friendly. This place is a must if you are in the south end

    Chicken Salad Sandwich
    Tal O.

    Best chicken salad bagel in Boston! The staff here are beyond amazing and make you feel very welcome. Prices are unreal!! Practically all sandwiches/wraps on the menu are $10 or less. Can't recommend this place enough! They've been open 41 years in the South End, support local!

    Wrap Chicken Caesar
    Shaleah T.

    Between doctor's appointments in the city, I needed a bite to eat but nothing too heavy, just something to hit the spot. I ordered a chicken Caesar wrap with grilled onions, extra croutons, cheese, and dressing (cut in half, of course). My husband and I split it, and let me tell you, it was the bomb.com, fresh, flavorful, and just what we needed. The service was fast and friendly, the price was right, and the vibe was on point. Next time, I'm adding banana peppers for that extra kick. Perfection incoming! Woot woot!

    Buffalo Chicken Caesar Wrap
    Erin O.

    Billy's is such a hidden gem and I wish I knew about it so much sooner! I've ordered takeout from them a couple times now and the service is incredible, food is delicious, and it's reasonably priced. This restaurant feels very old-timey and homey, a real local's spot. What has me hooked is their chicken caesar wrap, which I order with crispy buffalo chicken, which really brings it up a notch. The wrap is incredible and surprisingly filling, with the perfect amount of each ingredient. The fries were nothing special (wish they added some seasoning) but portions were great. I can't wait to try more sandwiches from this joint!

    Candace G.

    Billy's Sub Shop holds a special place in my heart. My friends and I visited Boston in 2022 and loved this joint. When I recently visited in Oct 2024 I had to go back. This place is a true Boston gem. The food is a diner vibe - bagels, sandwiches, etc., but I think the service and people of Billy's is what makes it so special. You can tell that locals love this place with construction workers and working class people cycling through. It's also one of the only place I've visited that treats its customers as if they're not located in a major US hub - when we ordered out food they told us to pay after we were done eating operating on an honour type system. This place is worth visiting.

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    Best place with the best people working there! Prices are also so reasonable with big portions!

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    Best sub shop in the South End. Hard to find a weak spot on the menu. I've tried half the menu and they're all top tier.

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    3 years ago

    Excellent chicken cutlet, fast and friendly service, will be back to try more of the menu!

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    3 years ago

    My favorite place for a classic diner breakfast & lunch. The salad's with tuna or grilled chicken is my go to

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    My favorite place when I'm around the area definitely recommend it, the food and the service is always on point.

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    3 years ago

    This is one of my favorite sandwich places in the northeast. The chicken cutlet sub is particularly good.

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    Staple in Boston! I love their breakfast and wraps. Always busy, so make sure to call ahead.

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    PATTY MELT REVIEW…read more Iconic diner on the edge of Chinatown, a couple blocks east of the Expressway. It's been around for decades and it's open 24/7. More of an authentic this-place-has-aged feel than the typical diner attempt to evoke an earlier era. Went in the morning and went for a patty melt-- because I could. It's too elusive these days, so being able to not only find one but have it at breakfast, a double win. Double patty is standard, not an add-on, and fries (probably frozen, but lengthy, crisp and fluffy) are included. No onions, no rye, but lettuce and tomato-- a non-traditional configuration. Nicely browned patties that had juiciness. The ingredients weren't anything to write home about, but the execution was great all around and so was the cheerful service from a seasoned veteran. Sure, I've had better with the proper rye, griddled onions, and higher quality beef, but an easy 4 stars for the execution, value, vibe, and being able to even order a patty melt before 10 in the morning. Bonus points for a plastic ketchup squeeze bottle that was slightly warm. Breakfast items (eggs, crispy home fries, and pancakes) on a neighboring table looked good.

    I had an early morning flight out of Boston and wanted to grab breakfast before heading back to the…read moreWest Coast. South Street Diner was one of the few places open that early, so I decided to give it a try. Parking was easy at that hour, and I thought it was kind of cool seeing a classic diner tucked in among all the large office buildings downtown. I was in the mood for pancakes and ended up ordering the diner special with eggs over medium, home fries, corned beef hash, bacon, and pancakes. Unfortunately, the food was mostly average to below average. The eggs were a little underdone, the home fries were slightly overcooked in spots, and the toast was pretty standard diner fare. The homemade salsa was actually a nice touch and added some flavor to the potatoes. The biggest disappointment was the corned beef hash. I was hoping for something homemade, but it reminded me of the canned version I grew up eating. The texture and flavor just weren't for me, and I ended up leaving most of it behind. The pancakes were okay but a little dense and doughy, nothing particularly memorable. On the positive side, the coffee was decent, the service was fine, and being open early is definitely a plus for travelers. Overall, I'd put this one close to 3 stars. It's convenient if you need breakfast before sunrise, but the food didn't quite live up to what I was hoping for.

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    Inside: Stool Seating
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    Patty Melt and Fries
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    Mike & Patty's - Bay Village

    Mike & Patty's - Bay Village

    4.4
    (2.3k reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Prior to visiting Boston, I did my research on things to do and places to eat. Every search for…read morebreakfast spots mentioned Mike & Patty's as a must stop for the best breakfast sandwich you're going to get anywhere. Enough said! I'm a huge breakfast fanatic, especially a good breakfast sandwich or burrito. This is the original location that was started by two friends and has grown to multiple other locations since. We took an Uber here from our hotel. I imagine if you drive over here, parking will be a challenge. It's almost easy to miss. It sits on a corner of a brick building with just writing on the windows. In all my research I did not catch that it is the smallest restaurant in Boston at only 175 square feet. It's basically a room with most of the space taken by the tiny kitchen. There's also a little tiny ledge on the window with a couple of stools for those who may want to dine in. Customers including us took turns walking in and putting in our orders and then stepping out to make room for more people. It had a steady line the whole time we were there. Hours are limited from 7:30-2 so don't delay. Customer service was straight business, kind of the norm in Boston. Their menu is breakfast sandwiches, a couple of burritos and some lunch options like a turkey sandwich, BLT, or a Rueben. For sides, they have hashbrowns or a plain English muffin. For a small menu, they do have quite a few drink options like coffee, tea, juices, and different flavored milks including banana milk which I have never seen. For their food, they use high quality ingredients from local farms and purveyors and have their own bakery for their bread. My eyes fixated on the Breakfast Grilled Crack mainly for the name, but also all the ingredients looked tasty. It was quality eggs, bacon, four cheeses on sourdough bread. I went extra and added sausage to it as well. I also got OJ to wash it down. We realized our only option to eat comfortably was to go back to our hotel lobby to eat. Even with the travel time, the sandwich was nice and warm and the bread was still nice and crispy from the griddle. This sandwich was indeed one of the best breakfast sandwiches I have ever had. I almost felt guilty eating it because of how rich and cheesy it was. I would skip the hash brown next time. It did not travel well nor did it have anything special going on with it. Hands down one of my favorite meals of the trip that I would absolutely do again if I am in the area.

    Sometimes I want to keep Mike & Patty's as my little secret, but it's too good not to share…read more This tiny hole-in-the-wall serves some of the best breakfast sandwiches in Boston, with quick and genuinely friendly service every time. Sandwiches with an egg = breakfast right? My go-to is The Fancy: Vital Farms pasture-raised fried eggs, bacon, cheddar, smashed avocado, red onions, and house mayo on toasted Flourhouse multigrain. The ingredients are always fresh, and every bite is packed with flavor. Mmm Mmm Good! Ps...I eat it so fast every time I forget to take pics -- I just get too excited for it :)

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    Milk-y way to quench your thirst! Try our flavored milk in banana, strawberry, or chocolate.
    Milk-y way to quench your thirst! Try our flavored milk in banana, strawberry, or chocolate.
    Fancy Sandwich (~$11) with hash brown

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    Fancy Sandwich (~$11) with hash brown
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    Inside
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    Bonjour Omelet
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    0.3 mi
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    Interior
    Little gem lettuce
    Little gem lettuce
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