South Street Diner

South Street Diner
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Restaurant information
Established1947
Food typeDiner
Dress codeCasual
Street address178 Kneeland St
CityBoston
CountySuffolk
StateMassachusetts
Postal/ZIP Code02111
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42°20′59″N 71°03′27″W / 42.34977°N 71.05763°W / 42.34977; -71.05763
Websitesouthstreetdiner.com

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]

History

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]

Reception

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]

References

  1. ^ "Best Nightlife in Boston | Frommer's". www.frommers.com.
  2. ^ "South Street Diner, Best Diner, in Boston".
  3. ^ "The Best Late-Night Food in the U.S.A." August 8, 2012.
  4. ^ Childers, Liz (April 25, 2014). "These are the 24 best 24-hour diners in the country". Thrillist.
  5. ^ White, Marian (April 30, 2014). "Which Boston Restaurant Landed on Thrillist's List of Best 24-Hour Diners in the Country?". BostInno. Archived from the original on May 2, 2014.
  6. ^ All aboard the Deluxe Depot Diner – Gate House
  7. ^ "South Street Diner". Food Network. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
  8. ^ a b "South Street Diner - Boston, MA". www.southstreetdiner.com.
  9. ^ "New issue of 'Batgirl' features South Street Diner". The Boston Globe. January 18, 2015.
  10. ^ Annear, Steve (January 19, 2015). "South Street Diner Featured In New 'Batgirl' Comic". Boston Magazine.
  11. ^ "The Bridge Diner from The Equalizer (2014)". OddStops. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  12. ^ Blumenthal, Rachel Leah (July 17, 2014). "Watch This 24-Minute Film Shot in 24 Hours at South Street Diner". Eater Boston. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
  13. ^ "Independent Film Festival to screen '24 Hours at the South Street Diner'". Boston.com. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
  14. ^ "How to Work the 2012 Woods Hole Film Festival". www.wgbh.org. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
  15. ^ "NewFilmmakers NY Presents BERT AND ARNIE'S GUIDE TO FRIENDSHIP, 5/17". Retrieved November 5, 2016.
  16. ^ "Tracked Down: Don King, Kim Carrigan, Nastia Liukin & more..." March 5, 2010.
  17. ^ a b c d http://boston.grubstreet.com/2013/03/south-street-diner-.html [dead link‍]
  18. ^ "South Street Diner - Leather District - Boston, MA". Yelp.
  19. ^ a b c "South Street Diner | Pop Culture". dinerboston.com. Archived from the original on November 21, 2011.
  20. ^ "South Street Diner in Boston, MA". YP.com.
  21. ^ Blumenthal, Rachel Leah (March 17, 2015). "A Last-Minute Guide to Celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Boston". Eater Boston.
  22. ^ White, Marian (March 17, 2015). "The Best St. Patrick's Day Dining Specials in Boston". BostInno. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015.
  23. ^ "10 St. Patrick's Day Dining Specials". March 16, 2015.
  24. ^ "10 Ways to celebrate St. Paddy's in Boston - Metro US".

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