The 6 Best Breakfast Spots in Massachusetts, According to Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Guy Fieri knows where to find the good stuff. These 6 Massachusetts breakfast spots all earned a feature on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives — and they’re still open, still slinging it, and still highly rated. From Boston, East Boston, Somerville and beyond, here are the ones worth the drive, ranked by the reviews.

1. In a Pickle (Waltham)

In a Pickle — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

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. Mike’s City Diner (Boston)

Mike’s City Diner — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Breakfast · $ · 4.5★ (1,577 Google reviews)

Known for a knockout breakfast, Mike’s City Diner still draws a crowd — a 4.5-star rating from 1,577 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D (3 times):
• Season 2, Episode 7 — “Talkin' Turkey” (November 10, 2007)
• Season 23, Episode 16 — “Ultimate Turkey Fest” (November 19, 2015)
• Season 32, Episode 4 — “Takeout: Tastier at Home” (May 8, 2020)
Address: 1714 Washington St, Boston, MA 02118
Phone: +1 617-267-9393
Website: www.mikescitydiner.com
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3. Charlie’s Diner (Spencer)

Charlie’s Diner — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Breakfast · $ · 4.4★ (1,338 Google reviews)

The a knockout breakfast at Charlie’s Diner clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.4-star rating across 1,338 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 2, Episode 9 — “Family Owned” (November 23, 2007)
Address: 5 Meadow Rd, Spencer, MA 01562
Phone: +1 508-885-4033
Website: www.charliesdiner.com
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4. Angela’s Cafe (East Boston)

Angela’s Cafe — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Mexican, Breakfast · $$ · 4.5★ (1,316 Google reviews)

Angela’s Cafe is one of the area’s go-to spots for Mexican plates, with a strong 4.5 stars from 1,316 reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 15, Episode 11 — “Food Done Right” (October 29, 2012)
Address: 1012 Bennington St, Boston, MA 02128
Phone: +1 617-874-8251
Website: www.angelascafeboston.com
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5. Kelly’s Diner (Somerville)

Kelly’s Diner — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Breakfast · $ · 4.5★ (1,054 Google reviews)

A longtime local favorite for a knockout breakfast, Kelly’s Diner keeps a 4.5-star rating across 1,054 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.

Featured on Triple D: Season 1, Episode 11 — “Diners A-Plenty” (July 23, 2007)
Address: 674 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144
Phone: +1 617-623-8102
Website: www.kellysdiner.com
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6. Blunch (Boston)

Blunch — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Breakfast, Sandwich · $ · 4.7★ (402 Google reviews)

Blunch earned its spot on the show for a knockout breakfast that regulars rave about, and the 4.7-star average from 402 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D: Season 20, Episode 2 — “Stuffed and Twisted” (September 12, 2014)
Address: 59 E Springfield St, Boston, MA 02118
Phone: +1 617-247-8100
Website: www.eatblunch.com
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