HISTORY OF THE DINER:South Street Diner (formerly the Blue Diner) was built in 1943 by the Worcester Dining Company to serve local factory workers. Located in Boston’s Leather District, the 24-hour Diner is currently owned and operated by local restaurateur, Sol Sidell. South Street Diner has become a local landmark, a constant in Boston's after-hours scene and a final evening destination for local residents, students and visitors. When the clubs close, the Diner is the place to grab something to eat, hang out with friends, celebrity watch, and keep the party going. No visit to Boston is complete without a stop to the South Street Diner. Over the years, the Diner has been called "The PLACE for college students to start their Spring Break Tour" by Rolling Stone Magazine. It was named Best of Boston by Boston Magazine, as well as named for The Best Late Night Food in the U.S.A. by Esquire. Thrillist Media Group named South Street Diner one of the best 24-Hour Diners in the country. Most recently, the Diner’s famous Boston Cream Pancakes were featured on the Food Network’s “Top 5 Restaurants - Best Late Night Eats.” The Diner has also been featured in numerous feature films, including: Hiding Out with John Cryer; Second Sight with John Laroquette; House Guest with Steve Martin; The Equalizer with Denzel Washington; “21;” The Blue Diner for PBS and recently featured in the DC Comic ‘BatGirl.’HISTORY OF THE DINER:South Street Diner (formerly the Blue Diner) was built in 1943 by the Worcester Dining Company to serve local factory workers. Located in Boston’s Leather District, the 24-hour Diner is currently owned and operated by local restaurateur, Sol Sidell. South Street Diner has become a local landmark, a constant in Boston's after-hours scene and a final evening destination for local residents, students and visitors. When the clubs close, the Diner is the place to grab something to eat, hang out with friends, celebrity watch, and keep the party going. No visit to Boston is complete without a stop to the South Street Diner. Over the years, the Diner has been called "The PLACE for college students to start their Spring Break Tour" by Rolling Stone Magazine. It was named Best of Boston by Boston Magazine, as well as named for The Best Late Night Food in the U.S.A. by Esquire. Thrillist Media Group named South Street Diner one of the best 24-Hour Diners in the country. Most recently, the Diner’s famous Boston Cream Pancakes were featured on the Food Network’s “Top 5 Restaurants - Best Late Night Eats.” The Diner has also been featured in numerous feature films, including: Hiding Out with John Cryer; Second Sight with John Laroquette; House Guest with Steve Martin; The Equalizer with Denzel Washington; “21;” The Blue Diner for PBS and recently featured in the DC Comic ‘BatGirl.’
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douchebama

02/06/2010

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I love this place

I love everything about this place except the manager is a jerk. The only time I get poor service is when this person is working. He has an attitude problem. The rest of the staff is awesome. Food is decent.

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thecabbie

12/16/2007

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The Diner

Boston doesn't have any other all night places. The Diner's unique place in the city's nightlife means that it has to be somewhere where all are welcome and everyone has to be cool with everyone else. I've seen drag queens and cops, drunk Red Sox fans and weary travelers waiting for the first train out of South Station, and even big stars. Last week, Neil Young was in, and last year I sat next to Richard Dreyfuss. It's a great mix of humanity, in a city that tends to have everything overrun with college students. Cheap eats, and a front row seat on the grand parade. It's a beautiful thing.

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BBB Rating
A+
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Hours
Regular Hours
Mon - Sun:
Payment method
all major credit cards, travelers checks, amex, discover, master card, visa
Price Range
$
Neighborhood
Downtown Boston
Categories
American Restaurants, Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch Restaurants, Brew Pubs, Coffee Shops, Hamburgers & Hot Dogs, Restaurants
Other Information

Parking: Street

Wi-Fi: Free

Bike Parking: Yes

Attire: Casual

Good For Family: Yes

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Cuisines: Burgers, Brew Pubs, American, Hot Dogs, Cafeterias, Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch

Alcohol: Beer, Wine

Good for Kids: Yes

Good For Groups: Yes

Takes Reservations: No

Outdoor Seating: Yes

Price Range : Below Average

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