After getting skunked at the steak house I figured it would just be a liquid dinner so walked to this joint... I was glad I did! Nestled right in South End neighborhood, this dive was bustling on a Saturday night but in a good way.. not too busy but full if you know what I mean. They have an extensive cocktail menu, many beers and wines and I didn't know but they have great food! Had some local brews, a few cocktails and took some food back to the hotel. Cash only/ Bon Appetite read more

Cute little joint with creative dishes and drinks! Warning: IT'S CASH ONLY Came here for drinks and dinner with friends and had a lovely time! It's a tiny dive-like joint with a small kitchen but they serve up super interesting stuff. I got the arctic char for dinner: cooked nicely on top of what was described as "corn risotto" which was just rice and corn kernels with some cream mixed it. Not what I'd call risotto but still tasty! The drinks were all great, especially the beach party which was heavy on the mezcal and right up my alley. Just be warned that it's cash only. They have an ATM inside with a $1.50 fee. Service was also suuuper friendly! Service: 5/5 Food:4/5 Drinks: 4.5/5 read more

Delux Café - Beach party - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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A really delightful neighborhood dive bar that was a perfect stop on our walk through South End on our way to yellow door. The bartender was lovely and accommodating when I asked if it was crazy to order an espresso martini at this, a dive bar, and then she's goes and makes one of the best we had while in Boston. Loved the vibes. Will be back. read more

Delux Café - Christmas festives - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Delux Cafe was an amazing experience. I came here on a Saturday evening around 8:30 for a romantic dinner. The greeter was affable and pretty consistently informed everyone that the restaurant is cash only. No surprises! Our server came around several times during the meal to refill our water and make sure we didn't need anything else to enhance our experience. And as for the food, I had the tomatoes with homemade ricotta for an appetizer. It was perfectly seasoned and prepared with some deliciously toasted nuts. The star of the night, though, was the grilled cheese. The jam inside perfectly complemented the savory notes of the cheese, and I was left wanting a second serving. I will definitely be coming back. read more

Delux Café - The front entrance-ish - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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One of the better burgers in the South End! Mine was perfectly cooked, served with hand cut fries and homemade ketchup - extra napkins are a must! Very friendly waitstaff. Lively crowd and colorful lights throughout make for a happy party vibe. I wasn't aware of the cash-only policy so had to use the in-house ATM, but at least the fee was low. I'd definitely go back with cash in hand. read more

Delux Café - Cheese burger with hand cut fries and homemade ketchup - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Absolutely delicious restaurant with a really fun vibe. Reminded me of a restaurant in Providence or Brooklyn. The grilled cheese was amazing. The guava jam tasted sweet and complimented the sourdough and cheese so well. Ordered the dirty bird and the vodka tasted a little off but got a bit better after a mix with the jalapeño. The service was great. A little slow but understandable since they were busy. The host at the front was incredibly outgoing and super kind! read more

Delux Café - Dirty bird - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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The DELUX is our go to restaurant. Food is always great and the staff are super nice. My daughter has been going here since she was a baby and now she is nearly 18. Still not allowed to sit at the bar till she's 21! She wrote a great review of it while working a Teens In Print last summer. And in my opinion, any restaurant that has a bad painting of the Golden Girls is a great place! read more

Good vibes, decent drinks, great service! Jenny is the bomb! I'll definitely come back. read more

Love the ambiance of this place. Nice decoration and comfort interior. Service was good and fast. Food was good overall, i had a burger/fries and i enjoyed the thick patty cooked to my liking-medium rare! However, the fries came with ketchup and i asked for a side of mayonnaise. I did not enjoy any of the sauce and even though they might be home-made, the strong vinegar/citrus taste was overpowering. Also, not a fan of Cash only! read more

Delux Café - a christmas tree in the background - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Our friends were eager to take us to one of their favorite local dinner spots, Delux Cafe! It was easy to tell how much this cash only dive bar is loved by locals. We were enthralled by the bright lights and vintage records. Deluxe Cafe offered not-your-average bar food. From tacos to quesadillas, roasted chicken to salads, there is something on the menu for everyone. They also offered a unique cocktail and beer selection. The burger was awesome. Deluxe Cafe certainly left a mark on our weekend trip and we would love to be able to go back. read more

Delux Café - Zucchini Fritters - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Kitschy hipster dive bar vibes - very popular spot in the downtown area that transported me back to Portland OR. Cash-only and very limited seating, only a few tables can seat more than 2. The door guy was friendly and the bartenders were quick. The space is very tight and if you're standing near the bar you're pretty much always in the way of the servers, but there's not much you can do about other than move when they need to pass. For drinks I started out with a Lamplighter IPA and then moved to some cocktails. I had the Nick and Nora, which was gin-based and citrus forward. It was refreshing, but small. I liked the La Bamba better, which was tequila-based and had a bit of spice from the ginger and black pepper and was balanced from the slight sweetness of the carrot. About 1.5 hours later they were able to seat our group of 4 for food. Chips and salsa are okay - the chips are lightly toasted tortillas cut into triangles and the salsa is a bit fruity. Most of us got the burger and one person got the half chicken. Burger was very thick and extremely mustard forward, which overpowered the shallots and other toppings. It was okay but I didn't finish it. I think they change out the condiments regularly cuz my friend said it was different last time. I really liked the thick fries with the crisped cheese and house made ketchup that came with the burger, but there weren't many of them. My friend loved the half chicken and the broccoli rabe. I'd return, but probably at an odd hour to avoid the long wait. read more

Delux Café - Burger - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This bar made our trip! Alex and Kayla took such good care of us and are actual angels on earth. The bar decor is amazing and only good people hang out here. Mentioning this place any time I hear someone is visiting Boston read more

cash only but worth the trek to the atm due to the good atmosphere and fun vibe. it is a bar so it is expected to get a drink. the beach party was a yummy cucumber-pinapple-mezcal treat and the chips and salsa were not true chips but still yum nonetheless. grilled cheese was good. overall great vibes and quick service - need to come back! read more

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Very interesting decor in the bar and the service is impeccable! It's a bit of a tight fit so if you're not into that you may not like it. All of the staff was friendly and accommodating. The food was okay. I had the fish tacos - the fish itself was great but could have used a bit more flavor. Not sure if it was how it was seasoned or the weird taco. Drinks were good! And if you're a beer drinker they had some good local ones. Keep in mind: It is cash only! read more

We were walking by and decided to try this charming local spot. The service is outstanding! The staff is attentive and personable. The food was excellent! We had the fish tacos, the burger and finished with the warm brownie. Great local spot! We'll definitely be back when in Boston again. read more

Great find. Headed to nearby Calderwood to see Sing Street and stopped in on a Friday night. It's cash only and we got last two tables at 6:15 before the people started queuing up outside. Good cocktails - some a little sweet so ask - and a solid wine/cider/beer list. Food was excellent - varied. I had the Cemitto - a breaded pork sandwich with chiles, cheese, etc. very good and my partner had the halibut with the Romescu sauce. She liked as well. Friendly and organized service. Would def go again! read more

Really fun bar! Really nice doorman and servers. Interior is super fun, like a more eclectic take on a typical dive bar. Very music and Elvis centric but that's not all the weirdness you'll find. The drinks are also great! Nice selection of beers of fraught and some fun cocktails. Definitely check it out for a wackier nightlife option! read more

Delux Café - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Deluxe is the best for a cool, casual, quirky, fun time. The staff is super friendly. Cozy booths and bar seats have you close to your neighborhood yet you feel in your own world. Colored string lights brighten a mostly dim and vibey ambience. Come as you are - all are welcome. The fresh, tasty food comes in manageable portions and is affordable for the city. My absolute favorite dive! read more

Very cute vibe but the salsa was terrible (sorry) for $9 you basically get a small bowl of apple chunks mixed with a teaspoon of salsa and a half cup of sour cream thrown on top. Served with limp tortillas. read more

Steppin off the street into a retro cheeky bar that has absolutely delicious food and homemade pie. The paraphernalia, the nostalgia the whole package works. read more

Great place to grab a drink! Their craft selection is great, the setting is amazing. if you're also looking to grab a bite I recommend the torta. read more

Delux Café - Bar area from a 2 person table (: - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Super cool hole in the wall place! Very dive bar type but a lot of fun. The staff was friendly attentive which was super nice. There's lights inside which make it feel festive and added to the character. We got a few drinks and the tortilla chips- just be aware that they arent chips and are more so tortillas! read more

Welcoming, accommodating and delightfully friendly staff. Delicious dishes at comfortable prices. The decor is "to die for" - seriously kitschy fabulous - so damned fun! And huge props for the framed vintage Maidenform ads in the Hers. Outstanding! read more

I met a pretentious couple a few months ago and they were talking up and down about the bars and places they'd been. One thing about those kinds is that they love to tell you what they know. So when I needed to know about bars open past midnight, they told me about Delux. Open til 2am. Cash only. Say less! I found myself in the area one night in need of a nightcap and walked past the Revolution Hotel to slide into this corner bar. It was close to last call, but the doorman/bouncer let me in. Not having cash on hand, I hit the ATM. The service charge was super-low, which is appreciated. The bar had lovely holiday vibes and decorations and everyone in the area was super cozy. Staff was cleaning and slowing down, but hooked me up with some great selections of blue collar beers to go with my shot of whiskey. Any spot with Schlitz in the can is good with me! I don't remember any music, but I do believe there was an old-school TV on that had......something on it. Good dive bar/basement vibes. One note: the bar has a Pride flag outside so if you're not about Inclusivity, find another spot to drink after midnight--this is a spot for people who love people. read more

No reservations, walk-in only! We waited fifteen minutes on a friday night so not too bad. The south end neighborhood was super cute. Really yummy food but definitely an unexpected selection. seemingly just a slightly random mishmash. Carrot tacos and mushroom toast were incredible. The decoration and lighting were very pretty. Service was good but they were pretty busy so not fabulous. read more

Very cool vibes in this bar. It could also be seen as cheesy but I like all of the old things inside. You could play a really good game of eye spy. The cocktails are very weird but they have some good beers on draft. read more

Delux Café - Inside - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This experience happened a few months ago but has caused us to not ever go back since. Came here with some friends from out of town and the service was pretty bad from start to finish. My husband and I got there early to make sure we could secure a table for the four of us as they don't take reservations. We weren't able to be seated unless the whole party was with us. That's understandable, we went to the bar. Our whole party arrived, and they asked if we'd be having dinner. We said we would be ordering some appetizers and drinks. They were hesitant to seat us because we weren't going to be ordering a whole meal, although they had just opened and there were no other tables seated (it was not peak dinner time). We awkwardly stood there for a few minutes, and then they eventually decided to seat us. We ordered our drinks and about 10-15 minutes in, we were asked to move tables because another larger group came in and our table was preferable to them. We were moved to a table in the back of the bar. Having worked in the restaurant industry, I think it's pretty unheard of and unprofessional to move a table that has already been seated so that a different table can sit there. We shook it off. We ordered three smaller plates to split among the four of us. We were constantly getting pressured to order entrees, and when we said we would be sticking with apps and drinks (as we said), the server dropped the check and rushed us out. We felt like an inconvenience to our server the entire time and stayed for probably 45 mins tops. We were planning to stay for several rounds of drinks and perhaps more food but the service was so rude that we left. read more

Delux Cafe was such a fun little neighborhood bar to grab a drink at in Boston on our visit this weekend! We were recommended to go there by some locals and although we would have loved to stay for more than one drink, in that 30-45 mins we had a great time. The ambiance, the handcrafted drinks and friendly service was awesome for someone looking to experience a cool New England vibe. read more

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Came just for a drink. But no room at the bar so we got a table. I got a dirty martini and it was perfect! My hubby got a beer. We also ordered the lamb meatballs just to munch on something. Omg we were pleasantly surprised! It was sooooo good! This doesn't look like a place that would have food food. It's a hole in the wall bar. But wow it was so flavorful and came with a yummy tzaziki sauce and a side of arugula salad which was also super good! Highly recommend. It is cash only so I'm glad I had some on me because I normally don't. They also don't tell you this and I didn't see a sign so people could get screwed if they don't have any. read more

Delux Café - Dirty martini and beer - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Dive bar. Cash only. Interesting decor. Impressive beer selection - think ME to CO/WI. Unpretentious dinner/app menu. If you are not getting food expect to stand around a packed bar. Very limited seating primarily meant for parties getting food. read more

Local neighborhood bar with fabulous food and even better staff. Drinks and food are terrific. Unique setting and small. Noise level can be high as it is often crowded with people trying to get in. Andy and Jenny keep the place on track and if crowded take out is always an option as the food is that good. Love the Blantons Old Fashion read more

Hands down the best grilled cheese I have ever had! Fontina, fig jam on perfectly toasted sourdough. The service is fantastic and Chef Camacho is amazing! The restaurant has the kind of local vibe a visitor, like me, appreciates and still feels welcome. A hidden gem that I am grateful to have found. read more

For our group of 4, bad service and staff. I can only rationalise that the bartenders and servers are openly rude to customers based on how you look. Example, so nice to the people we were meeting there but extremely rude to all of us once my friend and I showed up. Why?? Was it because the group became too diverse? Don't know, don't care much but no excuse to ignore us and force us out for no reason and no explanation. There needs to be some accountability here given this place is located in the Southend of Boston. read more

I gotta hand it to the entire team at Delux, what a great joint! Took some friends here to enjoy some nice drinks on their patio. Props to them for having the BEST heaters in the game because it was a relatively chilly night in May. Sadly we did not make it to the full menu but I can tell the drinks were crafted with care and that shines through with the flavor. Definitely will be going back to take in more of its quirky, "mom's basement" kind of vibe. Excellent place for pre/post dinner cocktails! read more

Friendly service, incredible decor, fine selection of drinks. We ate their jerk tacos and grilled cheese, both of which were top notch. Great spot. read more

I can't say I've tried the food here, but as far as bars go this is a great local bar. There are a million fun trinkets and unique objects on the walls to get lost in and explore. Their drinks are also amazing and the bartenders are all super fun and nice. Keep in mind that it does get crowded and is a cash only bar. read more

Fun bar in the south end. I met a former coworker for a burger and beers and we were impressed with the burger. The place was packed on a Wednesday at 7. We were happy to get a table let alone a seat at the bar. Small menu but good atmosphere. Beer selection is okay but not the best in the area. Great service. read more

Delux Café - Burger - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Small place with a intimate ambiance. Had the cheeseburger and it was very good! The kind and mindful waitress enhanced the overall experience. Would definitely recommend!! read more

We were recommended this little spot and despite the negative energy and touchy service, it was very cute and our ideal bar. The server was negative and gossipy about their clientele right by our table. The negative comments about "how weird their night was" and that "the customers weren't locals" made me feel uncomfortable. We are two bartenders from LA that tray local business's like family even though we aren't from the area usually. The cringy hospitality was unsettling and sad. Food and cocktails were good--but, That's the opposite experience I would've predicted from Delux. Your loss folks. read more

Exactly what you see is what you get. A perfect local bar with ambiance. It's busy, but never wait too long for the bartender to catch your eye. Solid team Saturday night - good selections of beer, good cocktails. Try the old timer! Only caution is it's cash only. read more