Guy Fieri knows where to find the good stuff. These 7 Massachusetts american spots all earned a feature on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives — and they’re still open, still slinging it, and still highly rated. From Allston, Attleboro, Cambridge and beyond, here are the ones worth the drive, ranked by the reviews.
1. In a Pickle (Waltham)
American, Breakfast, Sandwich · $ · 4.6★ (3,626 Google reviews)
In a Pickle earned its spot on the show for American classics that regulars rave about, and the 4.6-star average from 3,626 reviewers backs it up.
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Featured on Triple D: Season 31, Episode 1 — “Guy's All-Star Guests” (November 29, 2019)
Address: 265 Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453
Phone: +1 781-891-1212
Website: www.in-a-pickle.com
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2. Little Donkey (Cambridge)
American · $$ · 4.4★ (2,139 Google reviews)
Known for American classics, Little Donkey still draws a crowd — a 4.4-star rating from 2,139 diners says the hype is real.
Featured on Triple D: Season 40, Episode 6 — “Wide World of Chefs” (October 4, 2024)
Address: 505 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Phone: +1 617-752-6762
Website: www.littledonkeybos.com/utm_sourcelocalutm_mediumorganicutm_campaigngmb
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3. Morin’s Hometown Bar & Grill (Attleboro)
American · $ · 4.4★ (1,630 Google reviews)
The American classics at Morin’s Hometown Bar & Grill clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.4-star rating across 1,630 Google reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 7, Episode 13 — “Legacies” (November 16, 2009)
Address: 16 S Main St, Attleboro, MA 02703
Phone: +1 508-222-9875
Website: www.morins1911.com
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4. Highland Fried (Cambridge)
American, Southern · $$ · 4.7★ (1,495 Google reviews)
Highland Fried is one of the area’s go-to spots for American classics, with a strong 4.7 stars from 1,495 reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 30, Episode 18 — “Northern Southern” (November 8, 2019)
Address: 150 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02143
Phone: +1 617-625-1131
Website: highlandkitchen.com
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5. Mr. Bartley’s Gourmet Burgers (Cambridge)
American, Burger, Sandwich · $$ · 4.4★ (1,343 Google reviews)
A longtime local favorite for American classics, Mr. Bartley’s Gourmet Burgers keeps a 4.4-star rating across 1,343 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.
Featured on Triple D: Season 8, Episode 1 — “Burgers, Steaks & Chops” (November 23, 2009)
Address: 1246 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone: +1 617-354-6559
Website: www.mrbartley.com
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6. Trina’s Starlite Lounge (Somerville)
American · $$ · 4.7★ (1,056 Google reviews)
Trina’s Starlite Lounge earned its spot on the show for American classics that regulars rave about, and the 4.7-star average from 1,056 reviewers backs it up.
Featured on Triple D (3 times):
• Season 21, Episode 3 — “Cross-Country Classics” (September 19, 2014)
• Season 24, Episode 6 — “Comfort Food Mash-Up” (February 3, 2016)
• Season 33, Episode 4 — “Takeout: Ordering All Kinds of Flavor” (September 25, 2020)
Address: 3 Beacon St, Somerville, MA 02143
Phone: +1 617-576-0006
Website: trinastarlite.com
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7. Deep Ellum (Allston)
American · $$ · 4.6★ (832 Google reviews)
Known for American classics, Deep Ellum still draws a crowd — a 4.6-star rating from 832 diners says the hype is real.
Featured on Triple D: Season 21, Episode 1 — “Roadtrippin' in Beantown” (September 5, 2014)
Address: 467 Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453
Phone: +1 781-313-6100
Website: deepellum-waltham.com
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