Great diner experience! It's old-timey but not grimey. The staff were great too and you can tell they work very hard. I was afraid there'd be a line Sunday noon like there typically is but there wasn't - maybe because there is additional outdoor seating in the summer. My seat was wobbly and the grits unseasoned but that's about it. I got the Charlie's breakfast sandwich which had a lovely chipotle mayo and cheese pull. I left feeling full and got the diner brunch I wanted! read more

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this was such a cute breakfast/brunch spot!! i love that the inside has that old diner feel, and all the art on the walls shows you just how long this place has been around. the service was great and we didn't have to wait long for a table or for the food. i would definitely recommend the pancakes and i would love to come back to try some more of their lunch and dinner items!! read more

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The service staff were friendly however the eggs were overcooked. My husband and I ordered poached eggs and the yolk was cooked through.

Was once very good spot back in the day but not any more. Rude female at counter got take-out order wrong, never apologized, never said thank you before I left. I stopped going here some years ago but gave them a try once again. Won't be back now for another 10 years. read more

Turkey hash is the best! Great service. Love the old world style. Worth the trip into town. read more

Charlies was our "last stop" of the night as we wound down from dinner. We were greeted by a really great barback who helped us all evening. She recommended the spiked milkshake which was an absolute gem.... We loved it and HIGHLY recommend. The vibe of the restaurant was very retro diner... great wall art and historic pieces framed for reading.... Such a cool spot! read more

Charlie's Sandwich Shoppe - Milkshake - Sandwiches Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I visited for breakfast on a Saturday with a group of 6 friends, and although it was busy early in the morning around 8:30, it got fairly empty by the time we left around 10. Service was good, but for vegans, there are only 2 food options: a simple avocado toast without any toppings on the breakfast menu or a plain impossible burger with only pickles for lunch. This was not the first time I've been to places with no respectable, filling vegan options, so I brought my own food and bought a ginger ale mocktail ($8). The mocktail tasted refreshing and sweet, and I would get it again! However it was the first time in my 5 years as a vegan that someone has come up to me and disrupted our meal to require me to put away my food, despite there not being any filling, nutritious vegan entrees. They said it was a policy because they serve alcohol, but plenty of places that serve alcohol don't openly restrict outside food especially if their menu doesn't have sufficient options for people with allergies, dietary restrictions or preferences. Also imagine just sitting there watching while everyone else eats. Besides that small disruption, we overall had a good time, and for the most part, everyone finished what they got! read more

Terrific food. Loved the corned beef hash for breakfast - delicious ands satisfying. Fun friendly service. Sit at the counter for the full experience! read more

From the moment you step through the door at CHARLIES SANDWICH SHOPPE nestled on the bustling corner of COLUMBUS AVE in BOSTON you're not just entering a restaurant, you're embarking on a tasting adventure. The warm glow of the artfully placed lighting bathes the space, creating an intimate yet elegant ambiance that's immediately inviting. The soft hum of conversation and the clinking of glasses provide a delightful soundtrack to your evening, perfectly complementing the restaurant's charming decor. The menu at is a masterpiece of nostalgic eats try everything. The creativity and passion of the cooks shine through in every bite, transforming familiar flavors into something truly memorable. The staff here and I mean all the staff you will enjoy talking to them . You need to experience on how this country is all about . Through your taste and the love of good people around you. That is all Chief Handle confusion like an ex wife read more

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I had an okay brunch at Charlie's Sandwich Shoppe. I got the Florentine Benedict, and it was good - it wasn't amazing, but I did enjoy it. However, I didn't like how there were no substitutions. I did not like any of the sides that came with my order, so I asked for a side of fruit instead, but they charged me $7 extra for the fruit. It would've been nice if there were subs available, or a wider variety of sides. The servers were friendly, and as for the place itself, it is a small, old-fashioned diner - not the nicest ambience, but as good as a diner could be. I was surprised though at the prices - the place is definitely overpriced for a diner. Overall, a good experience - but it wasn't exceptional. read more

Charlie's Sandwich Shoppe - Florentine Benedict - Sandwiches Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The food was not good. The hash browns were smothered in soy sauce and the eggs were way undercooked for how I ordered. Theo of ate a normal breakfast for 38.00. The presentation was even worse. My son's strawberry's were moldy! read more

I wasn't sure what to expect based on the mixed Yelp reviews, but found Charlie's to take me back my childhood, eating in diners with my dad and watching the tv in the corner while the local news aired. It's a very tidy diner with stools at the bar and a few tables in the dining room. The kitchen and prep area was extremely clean and I watched the guys in the kitchen wipe down everything after each plate was ready. I ordered the basic b 2-egg breakfast with eggs scrambled, bacon, grits, and toast. I savored the grits which were nicely salted and buttery. I then slathered my rye toast with butter and orange marmalade which transported me to meals around the family table. The food and service was very good, not looking for any Michelin stars, but believes in what they serve. read more

Charlie's Sandwich Shoppe - Eggs, bacon, grits, rye toast - Sandwiches Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This is a hidden gem in middle of the south end. Ignoring the noise of the posher or expensive surrounding restaurants, this retro diner is a refreshing break. Despite its name, they serve more than just sandwiches. They have all the diner classics making it a great spot for brunch. The wait isn't too bad. You go inside and put your name down with the number of people in your party, then wait for them call your name. We waited not more than 15 mins on a Sunday afternoon. The turkey hash was vaguely curry tasting which was unexpected but tasty! The buttermilk biscuits and gravy sausages were good, but could've used way more meat and flavor. The biscuits were great though. The eggs Florentine are a classic for a reason, they always hit. These prices are phenomenal as well. The staff is efficient and attentive despite being so busy in the small square foot area. read more

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Growing up in Boston it was always a safe bet to get something good from Charlie's. I can't say that today. Wait staff came off as rude even sitting at the counter it was hard to get service. Speaking of sitting at the counter which is something I love to do. Because I love to watch the cooks and staff of a smooth operation. As I watched the cook on the flat top take a gallon jug of oil and give a big glug to the flattop and drop my eggs into the puddle of oil, that was it for me. Diners are such a unique experience and there was no pride in their food. read more

Cozy diner. Good value for a lot of food. We got the hash it up with Turkey hash and the triple play and were stuffed. Pancakes were so fluffy . Took about 20 minutes wait to get in on a Saturday at 11. Food served quickly read more

Charlie's Sandwich Shoppe - Sandwiches Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I called to place an a la carte order because I can not eat a lot.The owner told me that it would cost more to get 1 egg, sausage & toast than if I got a 2 egg plate, which I found odd because I have never been charged more for 1 egg than 2 & I wasn't even asking for homefries. Besides, that wasn't the case according to the online menu. When I quoted her those prices, she insisted I was looking at the menu from a different restaurant (I was not). So I conceded to the 2 egg plate, over medium (which I emphasized twice), with sausage patties & toast. She neglected to mention I was being charged extra for the 1 sausage patty I got, although the online menu includes sausage. I was also taken aback because the a la carte menu says 2 come to an order. The food tasted alright but the eggs weren't cooked to order and I ended up paying $18 for food I barely ate. In retrospect, I'm not surprised there were only 2 customers sitting in the restaurant. To add insult to injury, when I arrived to pick up my order & show her the online menu prices, she was singing a different tune, telling me the old owners still own the domain & she doesn't have access to update the online prices. Again, that made no sense. Why would the old owners have any need to keep the website? At that point I knew I would not be visiting that establishment again, because I don't like being taken for a fool. read more

Came here for breakfast. Ordered the traditional eggs beny, a side of cornbeef hash, and toast. Everything was good. The cornbeef hash was better than the one I tried yesterday so that was a plus. Service was attentive, efficient and welcoming. Definitely would come back...maybe at lunch to try some of the sandwiches read more

Charlie's Sandwich Shoppe - Sandwiches Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Cool spot after our dinner at Gigis. We tried the Truffle Fries and they were cooked and seasoned to perfection, but the downfall is not serving it with any sauce (aside from ketchup). The bartender was fun to talk to and seemed to have a good relationship with all of her customers and checked on us often. It felt very local and had really cool decor across the diner. The drink menu wasn't very impressive, with no special cocktails that were really unique to the bar/restaurant itself. The prices seemed a bit high for what it was, but also not super surprising knowing the surrounding restaurants. For example, the meat loaf sandwich was $22, the shrimp scampi was about $1 less than Gigi's nextdoor. Our bill was $86 with tip for fries, and 4 cocktails (rum & whiskey sours) read more

I'm from California visiting my son in Boston, he told me about a spot around the corner from him Charlie's. It did not disappoint. The place was small and cozy. Charlie's is no joke, with a full bar, counter seating and tables it was perfect. As we walked in I noticed a board with the days specials,haddock sandwich or fish n chips, we both opted for the haddock sandwich, it was accompanied by fries, a small cup of coleslaw. The sandwich was served on a Brioche bun w lettuce, tomato mayo along w homemade tater sauce. Simply amazing. You can't go wrong here.. read more

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Mediocre diner-style restaurant. We came on a Sunday and were surprised that there were open tables and no line, but it was nice to be seated immediately because we expected a wait based on the reviews. Our waitress was pleasant but the food was pretty mediocre. One person ordered the Norwegian omelette special, which seems to have been the best item ordered even though there was an entire slice of unmelted cheese sticking out. The breakfast burrito was ok, pretty bland flavors. The home-fries looked undercooked. Another person ordered the hangover burger and didn't have much to say about it. They have "chicken finger and waffles" and "buttermilk chicken with biscuits and gravy" so I asked if I could order the buttermilk chicken on a waffle. The waitress had to check with the kitchen, who agreed to make it "because it was slow." It was essentially a breaded chicken cutlet, sliced into strips on a waffle that looked like a DIY hotel continental breakfast one. Truly bizarre. Everything had the same colorless look. Random, but it is disappointing to see so many single use condiments (butter packs, Philadelphia cream cheese pack, creamer pack, little cups of capers, salsa, etc., lots of wasted plastic. Can't say we're rushing to come back. read more

Charlie's Sandwich Shoppe - Norwegian Omelet Special - was ok. - Sandwiches Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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The food was really overpriced for the quality. They charged for each topping you wanted to add to a burger, including standard toppings like onions and cheese. The sodas didn't come with refills. read more

great service and ambiance, wrap was delicious! we went at around 12:30 on sunday and waited about 30 mins for bar seating for 2 read more

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Fed our team great food with great service. Friendly family environment. Will definitely come back.

Charlie's is one of my favorite discoveries since moving to Boston a year ago! The first time I tried Charlie's, I came for a hungover breakfast. It hit the spot. Second time, I brought my friends while visiting and got my usual - the Eggs & Cakes special. I will say, I got home fries both times and they were definitely better the second time. For a $12ish breakfast this is incredibly worth it. The third time, I went literally the day after the 2nd. I got the Hangover sandwich. Hands down the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had. The name fits exactly what it's meant for. I decided to order hasbrowns this time & I think they're much better than the home fries. I've had the same waitress all 3 times I've been & I wish I knew her name! She is quick on her feet, friendly, and accommodating. The atmosphere is unreal. The food is unreal. The service is unreal. I am basically a regular at this point. read more

Charlie's Sandwich Shoppe - Sandwiches Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Food was great and really wanted to give them a 5 star rating but just can't. Service is good but man this place has so many rules and dos and don'ts that I actually wanted to leave as soon as I sat down. It's a very small place but the food was good! I brought my iced latte from the outside and they made me hide it, also u really can't substitute any items. read more

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Last week, my coworkers and I ordered from Charlie's Sandwich Shoppe and were extremely disappointed. There were several problems with our order, the first being items were missing from each entrée. Another issue was the portion size. I ordered the corn beef hash, which was not good and the portion was unacceptable. I also got a piece of the banana bread which cost $7.00. The piece was not even half the size of my hand and not worth the price. Banana bread should not cost that much anyways. When I called, the manager was understanding and said he would try to resolve this issue. He called back my coworker whose name the order was under and said he was trying to get in touch with his boss. He called back and his boss wanted us to take pictures of the food for proof, but we had all eaten it since we were starving. He said he would call my coworker back again once he spoke with his boss for the second time. My coworker never got a call back and the situation was never resolved. read more

Local legend, Great food; great service, not a lot of table seating Don't look for a bathroom though, go before you arrive. read more

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Neat little old-school diner. Sat at the counter and had challah French toast and eggs.

Place is the best. Old school diner. Has a full bar. Food is good. A little on the expensive side, but that's to be expected if you want to maintain a breakfast spot in the South End of Boston. read more

Charlie's has that amazing old school diner vibe, without the super greasy feel. Siting up at the counter (pre covid) was something I loved to do on a Friday or weekend, just to enjoy the hustle and bustle, watch the food being made, and chat with the friendly staff. Order: - Breakfast Combo of a veggie omelette with cheese, hashbrowns, turkey sausage links, and side of French Toast with Fruit. Delish! Large portions would make for great leftovers (if only I had any...) read more

Charlie's Sandwich Shoppe - Sandwiches Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Happened in to Charlie's Sandwich Shoppe for dinner on a Saturday night. It was open and every where else we went there was a wait. I thought that they would have the same menu as they do for lunch and breakfast, like an all-night diner in New York. In fact they have some "breakfast for dinner," but other than that they've got one burger and an assortment of about five dinner items. Some Italian stand-by's like Penne alla Vodka and raviolis, and some generic-restaurant dishes like chicken under a brick and seared salmon. The latter two come with "vegetable medley," which is probably not good language to use, as it suggests (to this American diner) the frozen vegetable section in the supermarket. The burger got high marks from my daughter and my wife and I had salads which were pretty good. They have a full bar--all kinds of bottles incongruously lined up along the back of the counter of this venerable greasy spoon, next to where you might expect to see see eggs and the pancake mix. It turns out the new owners since 2017 just started offering dinner last month. I wish them the best of luck. I will say I went in thinking I would get a "sandwich" for dinner and was a little disappointed there wasn't anything like that on the menu. The dessert, alas, was not good. My daughter ordered the "chocolate mousse," and we all expected chocolate mousse. What arrived was sort of a soupy chocolate pudding. But maybe that was a malfunction of some kind. read more

Great spot for a casual breakfast/brunch with others. Came here because my partner loves turkey hash and it's incredibly rare to find places that serve it but Charlie's Sandwich Shoppe did! He's a super picky eater and he loved it which was great. I had some OJ and made my own version of a bacon egg and cheese on sourdough bread and it was pretty good. Might want to explore their sweet breakfast options next time i come! There was only 1 waitress on this Mother's Day and she was incredibly attentive and super apologetic about any wait time we might experience. Service was amazing and that alone would make me want to come back! read more

What a gem! So many awesome choices on the menu here in a classic diner setting. Loved it all. My boyfriend and I sat at the bar and were promptly served a cup of coffee. We both had a classic combo of eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage, and grits. I really enjoyed my pancakes with fruit baked in, but it was more than I could eat. We finished our meals happy with full bellies and the cool experience of seeing our meals prepared on the flat top range. Service was friendly and considerate. If were in this neighborhood again I'd return in a heartbeat! So glad I found this place. read more

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old Charlie's food was great. Charlie's now , anyone can throw food up on the grill but to cook with love and purpose is different. I'm officially done. I'll go over to Mikes Diner, or cook myself. people just don't care anymore. it's just a job. Any entrepreneur's out there who want to start a breakfast place, that care about the quality of food and how they make it let me know. I would love to market it read more

While I have been a regular breakfast/lunch patron of Charlie's for years, I decided to try take out dinner for first time. It was great. I had eggs and steak tips. Order ready in 10 minutes. Will definitely do again. read more

Boston's best kept brunch secret that's too good to gatekeep. Don't come if you're planning to stay for more time than it takes to get in, eat, and get out. So wonderful, fairly priced for the historic value and diner vibes. read more

Ate at Charlie's today for lunch with a friend. We really enjoyed it. The food was delicious, service prompt and friendly and the environment cozy. My friend who eats there at least 4-6 times a month agreed and added that it was a hidden gem on Columbus Ave. We'll definitely both be back. read more

Staff is Amazing , they are very friendly and a pleasure to see every Sunday morning!

Cozy spot perfect for casual breakfast with friends. Food was just what I needed after a red eye flight!

Awesome food, fast service, fun ambiance. Counter seating is really fun because the line cooks are really smooth