Greasy Spoon - Best of 2013

Published Aug 7, 2013

Hot coffee, overstuffed omelettes and a tall stack of pancakes. What is your favorite diner?

Winner

2013 Winner

1. Deluxe Town Diner

Voters Love

"The only place that my husband who is severely dairy allergic has ever eaten pancakes (in his life!). Great food..." via Tess H.

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627 Mount Auburn St Watertown MA 02472 View Profile

1. Deluxe Town Diner

Nominee for: Breakfast, Greasy Spoon

627 Mount Auburn St, Watertown, MA

"…The only place that my husband who is severely dairy allergic has ever eaten pancakes (in his life!). Great food, amazing mini ham steaks, Really good…"
2. South Street Diner

Nominee for: Greasy Spoon

178 Kneeland St, Leather District Boston, MA

"…The best place for the true City Diner experience. Love the all-night hours, the huge portions and the cool waitstaff.…"
3. Veggie Galaxy

Nominee for: Burger, Vegan, Greasy Spoon

450 Massachusetts Ave, Central Square Cambridge, MA

"…Veggie Galaxy far one of the best vegan restaurants I have ever been to! You've got to try the- know what, just try everything and you'll understand!…"
4. Mul's Diner

Nominee for: Greasy Spoon, Breakfast

75 W Broadway, South Boston South Boston, MA

"…This institution should be a runaway winner. Cheap, great food, and character.…"
5. Neighborhood Restaurant & Bakery

Nominee for: Breakfast, Greasy Spoon

25 Bow St, Union Square Somerville, MA

"…Great prices, soooo much food, so many complimentary items (OJ, unlimited coffee, cream of wheat or fruit, toast for the table), best cream of wheat e…"
6. Johnny's Luncheonette

Nominee for: Greasy Spoon

30 Langley Rd, Newton, MA

"…The best diner, great deli sandwiches and breakfasts. Huge menu and plates. Newton Centre gem.…"
7. Victoria's Diner

Nominee for: Greasy Spoon

1024 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA

"…When you're hungry in the middle of the night, head over to Victoria's (Vickie's as I lovingly call it)…"
8. Kelly's Diner

Nominee for: Greasy Spoon, Brunch

674 Broadway, Ball Square Somerville, MA

"…Kelly's is the best diner I have ever been to. It has the feel of an old school diner, with tons of options, generous portions and reasonable prices. …"
9. Mike's City Diner

Nominee for: Breakfast, Greasy Spoon

1714 Washington St, World Map Boston, MA

"…I can't help but to keep coming back to Mike's. Line or not, I'm waiting to get the best home-fries ever served on a plate! The French toast and blueb…"
10. Jim's Deli

Nominee for: Greasy Spoon, Deli

371 Washington St, Brighton, MA

"…So good. They make a fried Chicken sandwich with bacon. I can't remember what it's called but it is so f'ing good!…"
11. Andy's Diner

Nominee for: Greasy Spoon

2030 Massachusetts Avenue, Porter Square Cambridge, MA

"…My favorite is the ham dinner on Wednesdays, but my son (5) loves the chocolate chip pancakes and my husband always goes for a 6 oz. burger (burgah, a…"
12. Theo's Cozy Corner

Nominee for: Greasy Spoon, Breakfast

162 Salem St, World Map Boston, MA

"…I used to moonlight here when I worked at Jaspers in the early 1980's....prolly 5 owners ago. I would make lunch specials for Bunny's shop up on Sheaf…"
13. Renee's Cafe

Nominee for: Greasy Spoon

198 Holland St, Teele Square Somerville, MA

"…Never fails. Their omlettes with sweet potato in them are to die for. Gourmet style in a down-home setting. Bring the family and have a terrific br…"
14. My Diner

Nominee for: Greasy Spoon

98 A St, South Boston South Boston, MA

"…While the menu isn't as expansive as Mul's, My Diner does each item very well (especially for a cheap place). The Southie Omelette is a fine breakfas…"
14. Brookline Lunch

Nominee for: Greasy Spoon, Breakfast

9 Brookline St, World Map Cambridge, MA

"…They treat you like family, well fed family!…"
16. Brighton Cafe

Nominee for: Greasy Spoon

1597 Commonwealth Ave, Allston/Brighton Brighton, MA

"…Best cheap yummy food you'll find ANYWHERE!!!!…"
17. Leo's Place - CLOSED

Nominee for: Greasy Spoon

35 Jfk St, Harvard Square Cambridge, MA
18. Uncommon Grounds

Nominee for: Greasy Spoon

575 Mount Auburn St, Watertown, MA

"…lemon poppyseed pancakes.…"
19. The Wheelhouse Diner

Nominee for: Greasy Spoon

453 Hancock St, World Map Quincy, MA

"…Love the Wheelhouse! Atmosphere? There is none. Food? Great! They have the best corned beef hash on the planet. The Full Irish breakfast is insane. Th…"
19. Zoe's Restaurant

Nominee for: Greasy Spoon

1105 Massachusetts Ave, Harvard Square Cambridge, MA

"…you have to try the sweet potato pancakes…"
Mandy & Joe's Restaurant

Nominee for: Greasy Spoon

328 Washington St, Allston/Brighton Boston, MA

"…One of the few family-owned businesses left in Brighton. Great food! Great atmosphere! and best of all...GREAT family! A true original. Love Mandy &…"
Tresca's Eating Place

Nominee for: Greasy Spoon

25 Church St, Watertown, MA
KO Catering and Pies

Nominee for: Bar Bites, Sandwich , Greasy Spoon

Multiple locations

"…You will never go wrong with anything on the menu. I have tried every pie and they are all phenomenal. Don't forget to grab a Lamington for dessert!…"
New Yorker Diner

Nominee for: Greasy Spoon

39 Mt Auburn St, Watertown, MA

"…Grand Slam.…"
Allston Diner

Nominee for: Greasy Spoon

431 Cambridge St, Allston/Brighton Allston, MA

"…Love this place like an adopted child…"