Really friendly staff. I go in every morning for a coffee as I pass it walking to the bus. Such a handy store to have as it has everything you need. And to make it 1000x better.. it has the cutest cat living there!! Obsessed with this little shop read more

I've lived in the neighborhood for over 4 years now and this is my go-to spot for convenience if I need to pick up last-minute craving items like chips or ice cream, eggs, and cat food. I loved their old guard cat (and he was old, like 20+ years I heard), Mr. Sam, but since COVID happened, they had to limit their opening hours. He has since been adopted, but they have a new guard cat-- Vivi. (see all the old photos of Mr. Sam if you miss him!) read more

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Best business in Brighton! Great service and great cat. Noah a G for real! The number of hot pockets I've bought from this place should be illegal! read more

I find the crazy guy who is always behind the counter quite charming, actually. He loves chatting about his days smoking hookah as a 13 year old in wherever he is from. This little superette saved me one day at 1:15 am by being open and having replacement hookah hoses. The shisha selection is solid and reasonably priced, and the guys were nice and told me not to park in the budget lot or I'd get towed immediately. Not sure if they sell porn. read more

This is an interesting place. The first time I was here, the owner's son walks in with clearly marked Star Market bags of chips, and puts them on the shelves. So I wondered what's the appeal of this little corner convenience store, if they're just marking up Star Market prices. The owner is a friendly quirky guy who's always making jokes. There's a cute fat cat that lives here. And they sell movies. It's worth a visit if you live in Allston. read more

I read some reviews saying there is an orange cat. We entered and bought some snacks but didn't see a cat. We asked the owner and then he pointed out there is a cat along the window (hidden) and he was sleeping. Very cute! The owner is friendly. read more

I lived right next door to this place for four years. In that time I knew Ali (the one you guys call creepy) on a first name basis. The Superette rocks! It is a one of kind place that you will never find anywhere else. As far as selection goes, it has, all the small stuff like ping pong balls, and cards, as well as an awesome Ben & Jerry's selection. The cat they have there is pretty awesome, and the fact they smoke inside sthe store without any care to smoke free store policies is pretty awesome as well. My only lament is that they did not sell tator tots. why??? If porn in a corner store bothers you, then you need to A. move to a suburb or B. go to a store 24 or 7-11 Or at the very least, avoid this place. But the best part about that place was Ali. My roomates and I had tons of stories of what he said to us on our way back from the bars or any other time in there. You never knew what you'd see when you walked in there late at night, usually a few people would be hanging out with him behind the counter. The place typifies the Allston experience. read more

They sell hookah sets and the tobacco for it!! Pretty awesome. It's more than a convenience store aside from it's large selection of chips, sodas, ice creams, toiletries, etc... It also has movies for you to rent/buy! And a pretty awesome cat that hangs around in there all day and an owner that brings character to the place! read more

Totally scary and creepy, but basically the best sketchy convenience store you will ever stumble into at 2 AM looking to buy snack-sized Snickers for 75 cents. Possibly one time the guy who worked here convinced us he didn't speak English, but I could be lying. Linds, can you confirm? Also, there is a cat. read more

Star market is down the street, store 24 is around the corner, and hess is across the street. They dont sell anything here (besides f-ed up vhs tapes) that you cant get anyplace else. The only reason to come here is the staff and the cat, and its completely worth it. A few gems: buying condoms: "don't worry, instructions on the inside you'll figure it out" buying condoms a different time: "already used is half off you know" every time you buy anything year round: "merry christmas" asking wheres the cat today: "sold it to nice family that owns the Vietnamese restaurant down the street. so happy to have her!" the list goes on. every time is an adventure, I'm not the type to get all wistful about small businesses or anything but if this place goes under I'm gonna get my Michael Moore on big time. read more

I never thought I'd love a convenience store because of the Lebanese dude. He's one of the coolest and friendliest guys you want to do business with, although he looks like anything but that. This store is stocked with college stuff: beer pong balls, cups, cards. In addition, he's my go-to hookah guy. From tobacco to parts, this is the place to go. read more

Oh, Ali. If you get offended by Ali then you're taking things way too seriously. He's an awesome guy who will say ridiculous things, sure, but will also have a 20 minute conversation with you about hookah and life back home. Anyway, Linden's is the place for shisha, coals, and whatever else you need when it's 2 am and you just want to smoke some hookah. read more

As far as neighborhood corner bodegas go, Linden Superette fulfills all my needs and has a lot of character. Ali is very friendly (he often calls me "Gorgeous") and the orange tabby cat that hangs out there is also awesome. I often hit up the Superette when I'm too lazy to walk to the Star Market and while the prices are a little steeper (which is to be expected for a small store), they are open late and have basically everything I need at random hours -- cat food, milk, ice cream sandwiches, Hot Pockets, cereal, Tylenol. They even sell stamps (at a slight mark-up, 50 cents each) and individual AA batteries. read more

First, I love how half the people who have reviewed this place have not even posted 10 reviews (myself included). It's that kind of place you get home from and just `have` to review. It's memorable, if not traumatic. Don't buy the jello. Seriously, I know I mixed it with lots of alcohol, but I am sure it was the 25 year old gelatin that made me see care bears and 12-winged vultures eating my friends and furniture. ... well, I guess if that's what you're looking for... I also experienced the guy not speaking english, though he greeted us in english and then later decided he didn't speak a word. And we left awkwardly, but clutching our ping pong balls (behind the counter man, that shit's gold around here) and Vitamin Water. read more

I like this place. Family-run, decent variety and some cool random finds in there. Back in my early Allston days, the loosies saved my broke smokin' ass many times. I am a big fan of the friendly orange cat that lives there; yesterday I caught him napping in between bags of chips on the shelf... I watched the most recent Celts victory with Ali the other night, though I wish they wouldn't smoke butts in there. Oh, and they need to get some whole bean coffee on sale in there. read more

Amazing. When I lived on Chester St. I used to go to Linden Superette all the time. Whenever my girlfriend was with me, the guy at the counter would try to get her to by porn. (Thick accent) "You like blondes? Busty Co-eds? Girl-On-Girl?" What you want? I'll give to you!" Ah, the memories. read more

As a dirty street punker this place IS as good at it gets! The dude that works there, Ali... Fuckin love him. I go here for my tobacco needs, when I need Grape Drank, whenever i'm near Lindens i gotta go in even if i got like 50 cents to my name just because Ali isn't the kinda dude whos a dick to his customers like FUCKIN EVERY OTHER store in Allston. He's got the lowest price on Black and Mild loosies i know about. There at a steady buck 25 every time. Need a duchie? Damn well! So go to linden's ya dry cunnie. $1 sodas galore, mad good munchies, located in scenic downtown Allston, from boston pass right the fuck by super 88 cos it sucks, and go here. read more

The linden superette has saved my ass countless times. No i would not buy certain things from this place, but its the only store that sells one of anything. You need one battery? One stamp? One smoke? I will miss this place when i move out of the Allston hell hole. read more

Standing on the shaky legs of a local (and limited) grocery store is Allston's own Linden Superette. Located at the corner of Brighton Avenue, and Linden Street it matches the aestheic of the surrounding neighborhood as it stares down Spikes Junkyard Dogs. The interior consists of two aisles and a freezer in the back. The food selection is not what you would call conventionally appealing; many of the products appear to be testing the bounds and definition of "expiration date." There are the constants of any convient store, with chips, soda and candy; but what sets the Superette apart are two items that many grocery stores give far too little attention: Pornography and used Movies. The Movie collection is second to none, with a selection ranging all the way from the relatively obsure (Breakin' 2: Electric Bugaloo), to the completely obsure (Gymkata). The Pornography collection is a varied, and disturbing, as anything you can find outside of that really dirty bookstore in Chinatown. With publications like Club International, to a few with what appear to be Japanese symbols as titles, you could be at the stand all day - could be if not for the cashier/owner who will hurry you out to make room for the other customers to negotiate the narrow turns of the store. He only has one working arm, but that doesn't stop him from doing everything a normal cashier would do (just much slower) - don't offer to assist him because he doesn't need it, plus he only speaks some middle eastern language I am not familar with. Overall if you need a quick fix of Goya Pineapple Soda, Skittles, and a copy of the latest flavor of South Asian Porn, the Linden Superette is just what the doctor ordered. read more

You need anything? GOT IT! The first time I went into this store, Ali accused me of being a narc. Then he sold me my cigarettes. Ali is great, a good guy with a good attitude about life. Never expect to be bored when you go into this place. They have everything, and the prices are decent for a corner store. They are open really late, too - sometimes to 3 am - which is a real boon for those late nights drinking. This is a landmark of Allston - everyone knows about it and has good things to say, except some of the prudes who complain about porn here on Yelp. Are they serious? Go here! read more

A bodega in the classic style. Grouchy-looking but actually very friendly proprietor. Orange cat wandering the store and eyeing intruders into his domain. Plenty of stuff obviously bought from star market down the street, unpackaged and sold separately at a huge markup. Even still I don't care. It's like a dive bar. It's crappy and scummy but you're fond of it anyway. I mean, just look at all these pictures of people posing with the guy! Where else in Boston can you get that? read more

My girl and I went in here the other day. The place is pretty dope. It's tiny though but they got everything. Ali, who works the cash register, has a filthy sense of humor and he started talking trash to my girl and she was eating it up, she's a stripper and loves dirty talk. I was looking around for some grape soda and some popcorn. After I found it I turned around and saw Ali making out with my girl! I bounced with the soda and popcorn and left Tina for Ali. That's what I get for dating a stripper. read more

I go in if I'm there and need a candy bar or something, but I hate it. The counter guy is creepy. I don't want to talk or be amused, I want you to take my money, give my change, and not say anything creepy in that time. Also, the porn is disturbing. read more

This place is fantastic. Its a hole in the wall convenience store that sells hookahs and lots of porn. Yes, the owner is quite the character but you have to give him shit back to truly appreciate him. He'll ask you about whatever woman you are with, miscount the change he's giving to you (he's kidding), and try and convince you he doesn't speak English. My recommendation is to act as creepy as you can back at him. See who cracks first. read more

Very convenient convenient store! Ali may not have 'everything', but definitely everything you might need in case it's christmas eve and every grocery store is closed (yes, even Shaws Star Market closes sometimes). Of course it's more expensive than a grocery store, but that's why it's called convenient store and not grocery store... read more

Place is great. They pack a whole lot of stuff into the little space. They almost always have whatever I'm looking for. The guy that works here funny and jokes with almost everyone that comes in. There's usually a cat cruising around somewhere in the store. The only downside is sometimes when you go in there it smells a bit like fart near the cash register and the owner sits and rips butts at the register all day. read more

best convenience store i've been to. the guys are very friendly and they have a adorable fat cat who is also very friendly. they have everything you need. from food to hooka supplies to a variety of sewing kits, they've always had what i needed. and yes, they sell porn, why is that a such big deal? they also sell hair straighteners and a giant selection of ice cream. it doesn't make them creepy for selling porn. and just because the guys are friendly to women also doesn't make them creepy. get over yourselves. anyway, this place is awesome and i will miss it when i move away. read more

Cool store, but it does have it's down sides. Prices are outrageously high even for a convenience store. It also looks kinda sketchy outside and in. The good things are the location, convience and good customer service. They also sell a lot of hookah related items, which is my main reason for stopping in. read more

fuck yeah! t store is the best. ali is wicked funny and helpful, and Limus the cat is the main reason I come by twice a day. Don't steal from here or I'll kick your ass. Support Ali and his brother's buisness, come the fuck down to Linden Superette. I buy all my ramen here, and cigarettes. read more

I always look forward to seeing the guy who works in there and the orange cat helper.

As a courier for my company I've come across Linden Superette. This corner store provides a lot of things if not all things that all locals would need. But that's not what's so great about this store. Two of the hardest working men I've ever met work here. John and Ali work endless hours 7 days a week and stay open late every day. These guys have great humor when you walk into the store and more than likely you'll be wanting to come back.. they sell coals and houka tobacco and mechanisms. They sell loosies which help kill my bad habbit. I recommend this store to everyone who lives in the brighton/allston area. Five stars! read more

Linden Superette is possibly the greatest small business in Allston. It carries the torch for superettes everywhere by continuing to sell looseys (single cigarettes @ 75 cents a pop, perfect for quitters), 2 cokes for $1, an impressive canon of porn (shame-free), and 25 cent candies. They stay open late and you always know you'll have a great time. There is nothing impersonal about Linden Superette. Ali, the owner, creates an environment rarely seen in todays corporate world. He is one of the only vestiges of community spirit I have found in Allston and I applaud him for his struggle against the alienating technology/money obsessed culture that surrounds him. He is the champion of Allston. Linden Superette is his temple. I am his loyal disciple read more

i love ali so much, there are no words...i used to go to his store specifically to see him and hear him tell his dirty jokes...great after a night of drinking! his fat kitty is adorable too..will always remember boston fondly and ppl like ali are the reason why! read more