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Established | 1947 |
Food type | Diner |
Dress code | Casual |
Street address | 178 Kneeland St |
City | Boston |
County | Suffolk |
State | Massachusetts |
Postal/ZIP Code | 02111 |
Country | United States |
Coordinates | 42°20′59″N71°03′27″W / 42.34977°N 71.05763°W |
Website | southstreetdiner |
South Street Diner, established in 1947, is a 24-hour, [1] seven night a week diner in Boston's Leather District. It was named '2011 Best Diner' by Boston Magazine, [2] along with 'The Best Late Night Food' in the US by Esquire. [3] Thrillist named South Street Diner as one of the best 24-hour diners in the country. [4] [5]
South Street Diner was built in 1947 by the Worcester Dining Company and was originally named the Blue Diner. [6] The diner is known for attracting many after-hours customers. Food Network describes its busiest hours to be between 1 and 4 in the morning when night owls pack in for the Boston Cream Pancakes." [7] The diner has been used as the set of many films including Hiding Out, Second Sight and House Guest. [8] South Street Diner was also featured in the Boston episode of Esquire Network's "The Getaway" hosted by Paul Feig.[ citation needed ] The diner was most recently featured in an issue of DC Comics' "Batgirl." [9] [10] Many people mistake South Street Diner for another diner in the film The Equalizer , with the correct location for the diner in the movie being 25 Everett Ave, Chelsea, MA. [11] The diner has been also seen in the movie 21 and The Blue Diner . [8]
The diner was the subject of the 2012 documentary [12] 24 Hours At The South Street Diner, directed by Melissa Dowler; the documentary was an official selection at IFF Boston, [13] The Woods Hole Film Festiva l [14] and New Filmmakers New York. [15] It is also famous for many other reasons.
The diner is also known for the celebrities, musicians, and A-listers it has attracted over the years including Don King, [16] Donnie Wahlberg, Robert Plant, [17] The Grateful Dead, [17] Morgan Freeman, [17] and Chris Evans. [17] Other celebrities that have been seen at South Street Diner include Jackie Mason, [18] Clay Buchholz, [19] Kathy Griffin, Jackie Gleason, Neil Young, [20] Jim Schultz, [19] Kevin Hart, Christopher Walken, and 59th Texas Tech Masked Rider Cameron Hekkert. [19]
South Street Diner reflects many holidays, with staff offering holiday-themed menus and a festive atmosphere. Popular celebrated holidays at the diner include Saint Patrick's Day when patrons are attracted to the corned beef, cabbage, and Guinness special. [21] [22] [23] [24]
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