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19 of Boston’s Best Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Dorothy Ballowe
This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at BU chapter.

Let’s be honest, we have all binge-watched Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives before. There’s just something about Guy Fieri and his frosted tips that suck you into a land of delicious restaurants you probably won’t remember.

So to help you out, I’ve complied a list to take you straight to his funky finds in Boston.

1. Mike’s City Diner

Treat yo self! #diner #breakfast #overboard #mikescitydiner #coffee #watchingmyfigure

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Dish to try: Turkey dinner with stuffing

2. JT Farnham’s Seafood & Grill

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Dish to try: Fried whole belly clams

3. Sam LaGrassa’s

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Dish to try: Chipotle pastrami sandwich

4. Mr. Bartley’s Gourmet Burgers


Dish to try: The Tom Brady

5. Greek Corner Restaurant

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Dish to try: Spit-roasted lamb

6. The Lobster Shanty

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Dish to try: Lobster mac ‘n’ cheese with a lobster martini

7. Rino’s Place


Dish to try: Shrimp with lemon liquor

8. Cutty’s

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Dish to try: Roast beef 1000

9. Tupelo

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Dish to try: Con fit pork belly corn dogs

10. Boston Burger Company

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Dish to try: Mac attack

11. Yankee Lobster Company Restaurant

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Dish to try: Cod cakes

12. Blunch

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Dish to try: The bird

 13. Deep Ellum

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Dish to try: House-cured salmon sandwich

14. Lone Star Taco Bar

Dish to try: Chicken ranchero tostada

15. Saus

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Photo by Phoebe Melnick

Dish to try: Sloppy Jacques

16. Cafe Polonia

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Dish to try: Knight’s cutlet

17. Casa Razdora

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Dish to try: Porcini cascioni

18. Patti’s Pierogis


Dish to try: Mac ‘n’ cheese or pizza pierogis

19. Italian Express Pizzeria

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Dish to try: Eggplant parmesan (a favorite of the late Thomas Menino, former mayor of Boston)


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Dorothy Ballowe

BU '18

While growing up in the kitchen alongside her mom, Dorothy learned how to twist a pretzel perfectly before she even learned how to tie her shoes. She absolutely loves dark chocolate, especially Cadbury's Bournville bar. And she often enjoys long walks down the Trader Joe's frozen aisle looking at the different cookies and chocolates.