A convenient Small little diner right across from the South Station. Open 24/7, serves breakfast,…read morelunch, and dinner. I had a breakfast plate with some orange juice. $20 breakfast for the morning before hopping on the bus back home. Would definitely recommend if you're not in any rush to get out the door.

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.

Avocado toast was mostly "toast " Covered with an massive amount of lettuce. Breakfast empanadas…read morewere great! Mimosa flight delicious!

The food was delicious! Make reservations ahead of time. Next time we are in Boston, we will be backread more

My husband and I had some time to kill before an appt at Tufts. We were heading somewhere else for…read morea sandwich when we walked by this spot. The smell of bacon was too good to keep moving past it and we decided to head inside. Best happy accident!! Any place that has staff wearing shirts that say "Stoked for yolks" and has an array of pig decor- jackpot! The small menu was deliciously stacked with breakfast and lunch options; the griddle was sizzling, there's a drink fridge, and a spot to stand and consume. My husband got a turkey and I did a ruby melt; SO GOOD! I perused the menu, and the breakfast options all looked incredible! If you find yourself on this end of Tremont and you smell amazing bacon, follow your nose to Mike and Patty's - you will not be disappointed! Also, staff was super friendly! This place is a total package!

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.

the staff is soooo nice, the food is delicious, the atmosphere is cute/elegant, and the cocktails…read moreare top tier/affordable! it's hard to find a place that has all 4 of those things! Maggie was an outstanding server, Ryan's drinks were excellent, and Matt was very on top of everything/attentive. we got the smash burger and the fried chicken caesar salad, 10/10. will be coming back often :)

Nice place with indoor and outdoor seating. Very friendly staff that helped us make decisions about…read morefood and drinks. I liked their creative cocktail menu. I got the bubbly cosmo which was small but delicious. Whipped feta app: 4/5, delicious feta and generous with honey however it only comes with a small amount of bread. We had to ask for extra bread to mop up the rest of the dip. Smash burger: 4/5, definitely one of the better smash burgers I've ever had. The meat was super juicy and flavorful. I wish the cheese was less overpowering and it maybe had a creative sauce to break up the flavor of the cheese. Bun was dry. Fries kind of tasted like chicken to me? Not a huge fan of them but my friends loved them.

Love all their food especially breakfast items. It's all…read moregood. Not your typical diner..... It's not a greasy spoon. Excellent quality all around. The ambience is the standard chatter and some music. If you hit it right the Red Sox will be on TV! I find the service very good. Nice that they have adequate staffing on the real busy times of day.

** Patty Melt Review **…read more Centrally located diner on Mount Auburn Street. Just like your childhood amusement park, a little run down but still fun to visit. Lengthy menu. Open griddle. Stools, tables, booths. -- Patty Melt: A bit of a diversion from the classic, with a choice of bread, gobs of bright orange cheddar (odd but doable), and a very moist pile of caramelized onions (very good). I steered it back to mainstream with rye, which was lightly buttered and griddled. Beef ordinary of flavor (neutral), but cooked to a juicy medium rare (pretty good). -- Fries (with the patty melt): Plentiful, dark, extra crisp (overcooked), and with many broken short ones (a half inch or shorter). Nevertheless, a decent serving. -- Coleslaw (with the patty melt): Very thin sliced and crisp, with very little dressing. Overall, a decent enough visit with no real highlights, lowlights, or lowlifes. An easy 3.

We were in Boston for the weekend, and my wife had done a bunch of research to find a good…read moregluten-free breakfast spot. She was so excited when she found Cafe Bonjour because they had several gluten-free options on the menu. We took an Uber there right after we landed and were able to walk right in and get a table when they opened, which worked out perfectly because the place started to fill up! It's a cute little spot with plenty of seating inside, and they also had a nice outdoor parklet that would be great in good weather. We asked to sit at the bar so we could watch the cooks in action, which was really fun. The menu had all the classic breakfast favorites like eggs and French toast, along with some lunch options like hamburgers and chicken wraps. The staff was very friendly and attentive. My wife ordered the gluten-free eggs benedict and absolutely loved it. I had the Bonjour omelet, and it was delicious. Overall, this is a fantastic breakfast spot with great food, a fun atmosphere, and solid gluten-free options.

Food was good, pretty standard brunch fare. Servings are not super large nor overly small. Their…read morepastries are not very fresh and a little too sweet/mushy. Service was lacking. Waiter didn't bring out water, didn't offer any cream or sugar for coffees, and was difficult to flag down to ask for extra plates/utensils. The inside is quite cramped and we were shoved into a tiny little corner. Overall a meh place for brunch. The appeal is the convenience of the location. Other than that I'd stop somewhere else for a brunch.

One of the best breakfast I had in town! True to its name, this place is cozy indeed. The space is…read morevery small, so I wouldn't be surprised that there would usually be a wait. But we got lucky and we were promptly seated at the counter. I had the classic breakfast plate with bacon, sausage, home fries, and fried eggs. Everything was very delicious. The bacon just had the right level of crisp to it. It looks like there are quite a few long time customers to this place, which demonstrates that the quality of the food here is probably very consistent. The service here was awesome. The manager lady (her name is Regina) was very attentive, warm, and friendly. The ambiance overall like I said is very cozy. I always enjoy a good home made breakfast in a small diner. One thing to note that is that this place is cash only.

5-star experience at Theo's Cozy Corner this morning. Owner Theo came from Brazil in 1989, started…read moreworking here as a dishwasher and bought the business a few years later. Smart man, great little corner. (Note: I asked him his story, he's attentive yet will leave you alone if you don't want to chat.) This place is clean, the menu variety is plentiful without being overwhelming. Prices are extremely reasonable. Food is fast, high quality, and tasty. I've found my go to breakfast spot when I'm in the area, I'll be back! Of note, bring your debit card for the ATM next door. Cash only.

My coworkers and I had an amazing experience at The Salty Pig in Boston!…read more From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was lively and inviting. You can immediately tell this place takes pride in what they do, especially when you see the chefs in action. Watching them work with the freshly made dough and expertly handle the pizza oven added such a fun and authentic touch to the experience. The food was absolutely incredible. The pizza was hands down one of the best we've had--perfectly crisp crust, fresh ingredients, and full of flavor in every bite. We also ordered the cucumber salad, which was refreshing, light, and the perfect complement to the richness of the pizza. Everything about our visit felt thoughtfully done, from the quality of the food to the energy of the space. If you're in Boston and looking for a spot with amazing pizza, fresh ingredients, and a great vibe, The Salty Pig is a must-visit. We'll definitely be back! We had just arrived to Boston and we were starving so I didn't take photos.

We ended up coming here after grabbing drinks and appetizers somewhere else because we wanted an…read moreactual meal, and I'm so glad we did. I ordered the bolognese, and it was absolutely amazing. That being said... the second I saw the pizzas coming out of the wood fired oven, I immediately had food envy I'll definitely be ordering a pizza next time. What really made the experience, though, was our waitress. She had the funniest personality. She was cheeky and a little snarky in the best possible way, and somehow made the whole table laugh without ever coming across as rude. She was genuinely one of the best servers I've had in a long time, and I'd honestly go back just hoping she's working. Great food, great atmosphere, and even better service.