South Street Diner

Absolutely legendary. A fixture in Boston's late night scene since 1947. It's the quintessential American greasy spoon diner experience. The subject of a documentary in 2012, it's been a setting in a few other films. Celebrities have been known to make appearances here once in a blue moon, but you are more likely to find police and firemen taking a load off and enjoying whatever is coming off the grill.

• nightlife

Address

178 Kneeland St

Getting there

T: South Station

Hours

24 hours daily

Price

Most dishes $8-12, beer $5

Website

southstreetdiner.com (opens in a new tab)