We stopped here for breakfast before a tour of the State House, and it was the perfect authentic Boston experience for a tourist! The guys behind the counter were super friendly, and they seemed to know everyone (besides us) who walked in the door by name. Several patrons were yucking it up with the staff in heavy Boston accents. The whole staff would also yell "Bye, ___! Happy New Year!" as patrons left. Oh yeah, and good, cheap food. Doesn't get better than that. read more

As I was ordering my sandwich, a man in a nice suit who obviously comes there all the time as he knew the guy behind the counter by name, pushed directly in front of me, ordered for him and his buddies who had grabbed a table, paid, and stood there waiting for his food. Not only did the guy behind the counter completely ignore me and put his order ahead of mine, but then went on to the next guy in line behind me before finally get back to my transaction. Oh, and the chicken salad sandwich that I finally ate is very bland and thrown sloppily together. Not recommended. read more

Arguably the fairest prices on Beacon Hill. It has just about everything you want for breakfast, and for lunch they offer all kinds of sandwiches, kabobs, burgers, and even dinners; nothing over 7 bucks. The best part about this place? The food is actually really good! i would argue for the money, these guys make the best burgers in the area! I believe they are flame-broiled, but i could be mistaken; either way, they are always cooked to perfection! i dare say they even season the meat a little bit, which i think really puts these guys above and beyond the other burgers in the area (suck on THAT Uburger). Add in the fresh baked goods, welcoming service, and its calming simplicity, and you got a fantastic neighborhood food establishment! A side note- I say its a 4.5 star place for sentimental reasons, but a solid 4 whatever way you look at it. They only are open until 4, making an early dinner not possible. another side note- I would be a walking billboard for this place if they were able to put a fried egg on my cheeseburger! read more

Solid deli/diner food. Service is fast and prompt. Specials are on the board. I ordered a pastrami sandwich. The one thing that surprised me is that there was so much mustard on both sides of the sandwich. It overpowered the pastrami. Anyways, the fries were hot & delicious and an ample portion. It filled 3/4 of the plate! I will definitely come again! read more

Definitely a cheap place to get lunch if you work in the area. That said, I certainly do not work in the area, and will probably not be coming here again unless I'm with someone who only has a short lunch break. The prices are cheap, and the employees seem really nice. The french toast I ordered was just so bland. Good portions, but I was unimpressed. Not only that, I think they might've forgotten my order because I sat there for quite some time and had to go track down my food after a good 15 minute wait. Life pro tip: if you're a tourist, don't come here. read more

The place is conveniently located near the state house. It's a fantastic price for a good meal. They have your typical greasy hamburger with fries for 5$. When I'm in the mood for a burger, no frills, this is where I go. I've only been here for burgers because of proximity and the fact that I'm not that into breakfast. I hear their Greek food is good but I really have nothing to compare it to I wouldn't be an expert. I have been fortunate enough to not to go when it was super busy, I'm usually in and out, but sometimes I stay with friends. When I do stay most of the time the guys behind the counter just stay to themselves. They have really weird hours, closing by 4 and not opening on weekends. Sometimes I could really use a burger for dinner but I find other means. And I'm not positive but I think to use your credit card you have to spend over a certain amount but don't quote me. read more

I'm upgrading my ratings because overall, I think they serve better quality food than Capitol Coffee House. Their product is always fresher and their service is quick and super friendly. I love how they have different specials and that they have a live cam on their website so you will know whether they are busy or not. read more

Having just moved into the neighborhood, Fill-A-Buster was my very first discovery, and I could hardly believe what I was seeing. Cheap eats? On Beacon Hill?! Is this some State House secret I'm not supposed to know about? Although I have yet to try the famed burgers, I can attest to the awesomeness of a $2 mountain of fries that is a meal by itself. The sandwiches here are equally inexpensive and delicious, made with all fresh ingredients, piled high on toasted bread. I have a feeling I'll be back here very, very often... read more

I came here for a hamburger and fries for only $4.25!!! And by the time I was finished paying for my order it was up, and ready to go. I don't know how they made it so fast, it really was astonishing! The service was fantastic, the food was delicious, the shop was clean with ample seating and a big window facing the capital. read more

Loved our breakfast here, local joint right in front of the MA state house. Cheap great breakfast. read more

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Fill-A-Buster was the first restaurant I tried out after moving to a new office building nearby. I was drawn in by previous reviews of cheap and tasty food, and that's what you're looking for you'll certainly find it here. In terms of the food, I've eaten the gyros and the souvlaki and both offer a good helping of meat and vegetables, definitely a great value. I've always been partial to a thicker tzatziki sauce, but here it's much thinner (almost liquid-like) which made eating a much messier ordeal, but the flavor is still good. They also give you a huge mound of fries, nothing spectacular but again, provides an excellent value. I have to agree that the hours could be improved somewhat as sometimes I find myself wanting to grab a sandwich for home after work and find they're already closed for the day. It's definitely designed to be a brunch/lunch kind of greasy spoon, cheap and filling. If you're looking for decently-priced Greek food or grill food for lunch, this place does well. read more

Truly amazing! Very cheap price for large quantities of good food! The people that work here are very friendly! Love it! Oh! And the chocolate chip cookies they have? BEST EVER!! read more

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Love this place especially for breakfast. It is my hidden secret right on top of Beacon Hill. It is within throwing distance from the Statehouse. They have a breakfast sandwich that I prefer with an English muffin that is excellent and don't forget to get hash browns on the side. They even have fat free milk in their refrigerator for sale along with many other choices. read more

Great food for great prices. Friendly staff and great customer service. I have more than once gotten an extra slice of chicken on the side with my burger. If your expecting restaurant quality food go somewhere else but the place has great food fifths lrice they are offering. Beware though, the place will be inundated with people on chicken cutlet Thursdays, expect to wait for your food on that day but otherwise food comes to you in a quick and prompt fashion. Breakfast is also exceptionally simple and tasty as well as cheap. A solid choice I continue to come back too. read more

Best Cheeseburger and Fries for 5 bucks in Boston! read more

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All I had was the lentil soup, but I thought it was pretty good! I came here on a day-trip to Boston. My wife recommended it to me after searching for inexpensive, yummy eats in Boston. I wish she could have come with me so that we could have tried more things and enjoyed it more. Being that I was there during a short trip, on a budget, I was happy to find something good to eat for not too much of the budget. We'll become regulars here, for sure, when we finally move to Boston over the next year! One more thing is that there is a step in the doorway, and somewhat of a wall separating the kitchen staff from the customer, so it's not inherently accessible, making an interesting experience for my wheelchair using wife in the future. The staff seems to be good enough to where they would help her in and out of the shop, if need be. read more

super cheap, greasy food and huge portions: the fill-a-buster is a place where you definitely get your money's worth. know what you want before you get in line - they move fast. i've had several lunches here: the falafel pocket, burgers, fries, salad with grilled chicken, and grilled chicken sandwich. the burgers, fries and grilled chicken items are great. the falafel comes topped with a really oily topping that i could have done without. although the food is good, this place has got to be one of the dumpiest looking restaurants in beacon hill. for a place that is directly across from the state house, you'd think they would rip out the sesame street colored counters. they're constantly busy with the state house/suffolk/court house crowd, but you never wait very long for your food. i've overheard some interesting debates between state house workers here before. read more

A confession: I was addicted to falafel when I was in college. This was in NYC where really good felafel is easy as pie to find. My move to Boston and its relative lack of felafel joints, weaned me, I'm sad to say from my habit. However, my lunch today from Fill-A-Buster has pushed me off the wagon. I had a really delicious and incredibly filling felafel sandwich. It was overflowing with freshly cooked felafel on a warm pita bread with lettuce and yogurt sauce. I had to eat it with a knife and fork as it was much too big to pick up neatly. It comes with your choice of rice, fries or salad. I picked salad which was a very basic but refreshing dish of chopped iceberg lettuce, cucmber and tomato. The guys behind the counter were friendly and efficient. The place is a dive and I didn't want to think too long and hard about things like kitchen cleanliness and health dept. inspections. Just go get your food as take-out like I did and eat it somewhere else. read more

This place is the real deal. Got a chicken cutlet sandwich and it was huge. It also came with a giant pile of fries. Nice sunny spot up on top of the hill. The place is solid. read more

I LOVE Fill-A-Buster. I've been going here since 2009 when I started working on Beacon Hill, and now that I work in Charlestown, I grab breakfast or lunch there whenever I'm in the area. You can expect good, cheap food and fast. Always look at the specials, the stuffed mushrooms are the best. You can't beat their breakfast on a Friday morning. Most breakfast dishes even come with a coffee/tea. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Even though everything moves quickly they're happy to try to accommodate your questions/requests. Take cards and use the Level Up app too! read more

As a State House employee, Fill-a-Buster is a staple of my diet. The place is a total hole in the wall, but it's conveniently located, the service is friendly, and the food is cheap, plentiful and delicious. $6.25 gets you one of a number of lunch entrees, many of them Greek-inspired (including rotating daily specials), salad, and enough rice to choke a horse. I strongly recommend the barbecued chicken (served daily) and chicken cutlets (Thursdays). The food's not fancy, but it's pretty damn good, and you get a ton of it for a very reasonable price. Definitely worth a try. read more

Don't get me wrong, this place is a great lunch spot in a great location. The prices are low, and the portion size is pretty damn good. My only gripe is the taste of the food. Not that there was anything inherently wrong with it, but rather r was just a little bland. Other than that, the friendly staff made my experience very pleasant. read more

Definitely a regular spot for locals - a senator was getting his lunch while my falafel was being made. After just a few bites, I knew why. The falafel was A+, three big falafels that were perfectly crispy, crunchy, tasty and filling. (Only slight downside - I haven't had a sandwich in Boston that can be eaten with one hand. The fork they threw in my to-go bag was very necessary). Plus free fries - how can you go wrong!? Great, affordable spot for lunch when you're near the State House, highly recommended! read more

I interned at the State House last summer, and I ate lunch here almost every day of it. The prices are fantastic, and the food is pretty darn good! Sure, it's not fancy cuisine, but it's delicious nonetheless! Check it out! read more

Just an FYI the grilled chicken has bones in it. The salads are small and the croutons are out of a bag from likely a grocery store. They are mini and not good at all. Wouldn't recommend to anyone. Also seems dirty- people doing things without gloves on. Not a fan. read more

I love this place! It's cheap and the food is always good. A great place to stop for lunch. It closes early but I'm not in the area past 4 pm anyways so it usually doesn't matter to me. I had french fries and a chicken salad sandwich. The fries were amazing, the chicken salad sandwich was sweet and a little odd tasting (which is why I knocked one star off). The next time I ate there I had a burger and it was amazing. I definitely know what to order next time. Awesome place! read more

Back in my days at the State House, I would eat here when I was having a BAD DAY. The food is delicious, greasy, and gives you the endorphin hit you need sometimes. Of course, anytime I brought Fil-A-Buster back to my office (and if it's a bad day, I'm getting fries), people would wander in, attracted to the delicious aroma of Fil-A-Buster fries--which are amazing. So be prepared to share. read more

Great burgers, awesome french fries, generously sized portions, and inexpensive. For 5-6 bucks you get big burgers (with fries) or dinner special. everyday they have something different, but to get something from daily special menu you have to get there before noon. They also have freshly baked cookies located near cash register. They are big and gooey, just yummy! So far I had chocolate with chocolate chips, and let me tell you, I will definitely go back there to get some more! read more

Nothing fancy, but this place just has good food and a nice, casual atmosphere. I had eaten here many years ago when I lived in the Boston area and remembered enjoying it. I found it just as good when I came back years later for a visit. Good place for breakfast, good place for lunch. Menu is predominantly Greek and American food. Nice location, too, if you are downtown - close to the State House and Boston Common. I never even noticed when I lived and worked here, but coming back as a tourist and wanting breakfast there on a Saturday, I was disappointed to find out they are closed on weekends. Turns out much in Beacon Hill is closed on the weekends. Maybe everyone else knew that but me. It ended up being worth it to come back on a weekday during my trip. read more

A little expensive for breakfast. The service was fast and friendly, but Hi Spot does the same thing for cheaper. Coffee was middlin' at best. read more

The food here is just okay. A greasy spoon, nothing less, nothing more. It's a Beacon Hill institution and rightly so, because of how friendly the service is. It's a great stand-by for breakfast or lunch. If eating a full breakfast [eggs, toast, sausage, home fries] for ~$6, having a cup of coffee, and reading the paper while listening to staff and visitors have comically uninformed arguments about baseball and football in thick accents gives you the warm and fuzzies, give Fill-A-Buster a shot. read more

Avoid. Long wait. Terrible food. Really disappointing. (Beef falafel and fries - falafel was super low quality and fries were clearly of the frozen and poor quality variety. read more

mmm definitely a mainstay among the State House/Beacon Hill crowd...you will see a lot of old-timer politician types in there. I used to go there for breakfast on a weekly basis when I worked at the State House...typical greasy (but yummy) diner fare...lunch isn't bad either if you aren't too concerned about your arteries or waist line... randomly good muffins... place has character. I like character. Four stars. read more

Stopped by based on the reviews here and the reviews were right. The lemon egg drop soup was really good! I also had a super fresh turkey pita with their house Greek dressing - super!! read more

love it love it love it LOVE ITTTTT!!! pros:1) good food 2) its cheap 3) you don't have to wait foreverrrr even if there's a huge line. cons: closes early at 4 pm... and it isn't open on weekends.This place is riiiiight next to my apartment. It gets really crowed in the morning and afternoon cause of the State house crowd that comes in. This is the place I go to when I know i have absolutely NOTHING at home to eat.. you're better off going during rush hour(foods fresh, and hot..) read more

If you like your gyro meat in frozen, processed rectangular sheets and then thrown into a deep fryer, this is the place for you! Sorry, but a place that purports to specialize in Greek/Greek-American food should at the very least have a gyro spindle, rotating and warming beside the heat lamp to produce rich crispy pieces of delicious, terrible-for-you gyro meat. Deep fried, pre-made gyro meat seems, so, redundant. But have no fear, because it's also unappetizing! This was my first time at Fill-A-Buster and I left pretty unimpressed. I appreciate the greasy charm, I do, but usually those places usually get by on their food. But not here, apparently, as I'm pretty sure if Boston ever outlawed trans-fats this place would collapse the next month. read more

Good little deli with a big variety of options including the largest falafel sandwich I've ever eaten. It came with fries, but I couldn't finish them all after the sandwich, which was an entire pita with a slit in one end that they somehow stuffed with maybe a pound of food. My only complaint is that it could have had more hot sauce. Oh, and I got all this for about $6 on Beacon Hill. Sold. read more

I know this may be percieved as being rascist but frankly that's fine by me. No one knows how to make a grilled chicken sandwhich better than a Grecian. Don't know why or how that came to be, but they always use the right amount of mayo and the best tomatoes and the best kaiser rolls. The price is just right (for a city as expensive as Boston) and the service was fast. Highly recommended. read more

The portion sizes are great for breakfast. The owner of this restaurant is humorous and they'll crack jokes on you. They have an array of omelettes to choose from, all delicious. One of the best breakfast places on Beacon Hill. read more

I just got a falafel from there and it was SO bland. There was no tahini sauce or hummus in it! One star for being close to work and the second since they gave me fries with my falafel. read more