I mean breakfast is breakfast, it was good and we ate absolutely everything on our plates. But the service was everything! After a long travel day with no sleep, we arrived right at opening and it was jut what we needed comfort food and a warm welcome. Small, not great for large parties, old time diner style, and I was told a line forms around 9:00, check hours they are only open in the morning. read more

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5/5 every time I've been! I love Galley Diner - if you can get seats at the counter I highly recommend because you watch them cook right in-front of you. Weekends are always slammed because of limited seating, but it is worth the weight if you can get it! The kielbasa & corn beef hash are favorites of mine as well as just getting a single pancake with different flavors in it. I know people are turned off from bologna but the friend bologna on the sandwich is delicious. Yum!!! read more

Galley Diner - Chocolate chip pancake - Diners Near Me - South Boston, Massachusetts

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Small spot off the beaten path Southie. Narrow interior. Lots of busy new articles and local flair on the walls. Service was fast. Seems a high turn over spot. Average breakfast diner fare. Ordered an omelette, home fries and toast. Guy with me got pancakes and some other stuff. All average. Worth a stop if you need to get in and out quickly. read more

Oh... I like dive diners! If you like a great breakfast, great service, and like to hang out with some Southie locals this is a must! After you order, look around the room, some cool stuff! I orders two eggs over medium, a side of the home fries, and the Hash topped with cheese! The eggs were cooked perfectly, oh the home fries were amazing! Look at the pictures of them on the grill. Ok the Hash.... WOW... crazy good! I believe it's made fresh!! I also got an English muffin, I asked to have them grilled, it had a perfect crisp to them! My son got the Southie Omelette, it had hash and cheese in it! If you live in Boston or visiting Boston and looking for an Awesome Breakfast place, put this at the top of the list! Bam, sooo Good! read more

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Iconic and amazing service. Food was great and reasonable. Cool ambience. Will definitely recommend this place.

Love this local diner! Such a great vibe in here, always great service and love the coffee and omelettes. read more

Galley Diner - Southie (Hash and Cheese) - Diners Near Me - South Boston, Massachusetts

This place is amazing!! I haven't had a diner experience and food so good in a very long time. The staff is great Very friendly atmosphere. The food is superb! Hidden gem in South Boston. A must visit in your travels. #supportlocalbusiness Unfortunately I forgot to take a picture of our food. I had the Dutches's Benedict, the corn beef hash was crazy good!! read more

Great local southie diner. The corned beef hash is fantastic! I would highly recommend it!

Second review on this place... it never misses!!! Went for lunch this time a little before noon and there were spots available at the bar. Ordered The Works - Rumpy's Roast Beef with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, hot peppers, mayo, and american cheese... delish! They pack the roast beef in there so that they make it hard for you to bite the sandwhich (I'm kidding, they just add a lot of roast beef). Also comes with some Cape Cod chippies, a necessity on the side of a sandwhich like this. The service is always good and friendly, it gives you a classic hometown diner feel. Definitely coming back for more Rumpy's Roast Beef!! read more

Galley Diner - The Works - Roast Beef Sandwhich - Diners Near Me - South Boston, Massachusetts

Only been there once but it's a place that I'll definitely return. The ham & eggs and pancakes were solid - the hand-carved ham was a stand-out versus other diners. Sat at the counter - owners/staff were friendly, coffee was refilled. Wonderful old-time diner vibe. read more

really cute place and the food is great! the servers were all super nice. we went on a saturday morning and got sat within 30 minutes. the breakfast is not too expensive, which is really hard to find in the city - about $8 for 2 eggs, toast, and home fries. pretty small in there - about 4(?) tables and the counter but very cute. loved all the decorations on the walls. pretty fast service as well! and honestly some of the best buttered white toast i've ever had lol. read more

Galley Diner - eggs, toast, home fries, ham eggs benedict, chocolate chip pancake and banana pancake - Diners Near Me - South Boston, Massachusetts

The way South Boston used to be! It's like stepping into a wonderful time capsule with delicious food! Wonderful owner, wonderful wait staff! read more

Place is legit. Good prices. Great food. Great service. Been going Sunday morning and there's usually a 15 min wait on average but well worth it. read more

Super friendly and local diner, with excellent breakfast options both classic and inspired. Decor celebrates the Galley's long and storied history. Highly recommend. read more

This place deserves 12 golden stars. I love galley diner to the moon and back. The food was good and the service was actually outstanding. It was made so quickly and with love and our waitress was the best. Her name was Colleen and she was a doll. She was genuine and wanted to chat with us and told us a cool story about they are filming a tv show there tomorrow (as in the day after today). Definitely check this place out! read more

Excellent classic American diner. Consistently good. A Boston favorite. Amazing breakfast with a warm environment read more

Loved this little place! Took a risk going on Father's Day, but we got there early enough to have only a small line. Tried the French toast and linguica (both delicious) and my other half had the hash omelette (outstanding homemade hash). The place is tiny but well worth the visit. Everyone was so nice to us and they kept asking us if we wanted more coffee and water. My new favorite place in Boston to go for a diner breakfast! Also, you can take the #9 bus to Castle Island to get there. read more

Love this place. Friendly service where they remember you. Delicious food. Great prices. Great find! read more

Galley Diner - My breakfast - Diners Near Me - South Boston, Massachusetts

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We have been going here for years and this cute little hidden gem never disappoints. It's a Southie staple and you get the best food and service. It's a family owned business and they really care about their customers. I always get the veggie and cheese omelette with multiple rounds of coffee. They have mastered the art of corn beef hash and home fries like no other. The prices are cheap and the portions are huge. I can go on and on about how great this place is but you should just try it out for yourself! P.S. we even bought their t-shirts because that's how much we love this diner! read more

Galley Diner - Veggie and Cheese Omelette - Diners Near Me - South Boston, Massachusetts

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BEST weekend breakfast spot. Classic diner food. So good. Be ready to wait in line but worth the wait

After trying to find breakfast spots in South Boston (or Southie to the Boston-ites), my two former college roommates stumbled upon this place. Little did we know what we would get ourselves into. Small, local, busy, tons of photos of famous people.... those were my instant reactions. In an era where gentrification is seeping through all our cities and suburbs, it's a bit refreshing to find a place that's locally owned and has that local charm to it. Unsurprisingly, I came to realize that the late Anthony Bourdain profiled this place, so that adds to the credibility. Now to the most important point - the food. The three of us focused on the same item - pancakes. One of my roommates & I got the chocolate chip pancakes while my other roommate got the blueberry pancakes. They were amazing and perfect for a Saturday breakfast! Granted I can barely get through a stack of three pancakes, but it was still worth it. The service was actually pretty good too. It was nice to see some kids (HS I think) serving the patrons. All part of that local charm. Highly, highly, highly recommend this place to anyone in the area. read more

Galley Diner - the menu (with the blurb about Bourdain) - Diners Near Me - South Boston, Massachusetts

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I came here because I'm a big Anthony Bourdain fan and it was on an episode of No Reservations. I really enjoyed this place, the service and food. This place is very tiny but I love that. Maybe approximately 20 seats but we didn't have to wait on a snowy day on a Friday. I had the Southie which was sooo good. I'm also a corned beef lover so I've had a lot of different corned beef for breakfast. The portion was very generous and priced fairly. The service was very quick and friendly. They could tell I was from out of town so they asked me to sign their guestbook. People write a little note and sign it. Anyway, I'd definitely recommend this place if you're in the mood for some quick diner food and good service. I'd definitely come back here. read more

Galley Diner - Southie - Diners Near Me - South Boston, Massachusetts

Great family owned hidden gem! Mary is a great cook. Definitely worth the visiting when in Southie. read more

Galley Diner - Cheeseburger in Paradise - Diners Near Me - South Boston, Massachusetts

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I recently finished "Kitchen Confidential" by Anthony Bourdain, and was inspired to look up places that he ate at on his show, 'No Reservations', during the episode in which he was visiting Boston. I think he went to the Galley Diner in 2013? Anyway, things can change in that amount of time, and I wasn't sure what to expect nowadays. When it came to the staff, they were fantastic. They were quick to accommodate our party of six, and were all very friendly. This is a family owned and operated business. Sadly, their patriarch passed away a year or so ago, and it is now the matriarch and her two daughters running the place. I don't know any of their names, so I'll call them mom and daughters... Mom was very attentive to everyone in the place. There is a counter that seats 10 or so people, and then I think I remember 4 or 5 tables that seat 4 people each. We had 2 at the counter and 4 at the table. The coffee kept coming, and the food was hot and fresh. Everyone in the place was so friendly. You really felt like you were in one of those old school diners where all the locals are meeting for breakfast, giving each other laughs as they get ready to start their day, and enjoying the food and company around them. One thing they state they are known for is their hash browns. I think our entire party agreed that they weren't anything to write home about. I had a very standard breakfast of eggs, toast, sausage, and hash. It was a ton of food, all very reasonably priced, and I only ate about 1/3 of it. The hash seasonings tasted ... funny. Other than that, the rest of the food was as expected. I took 2 stars off for the food because I don't feel its anything special or overly delicious, but I did love the atmosphere of the place. All of the cooking was being done by one of the daughters, right behind the counter. The decor was kitschy and fun. There were Three Stooges cut-outs and signed photographs and a "Cheeseburger in Paradise" sign. They have souvenirs to purchase like Galley Diner coffee mugs (I loved their coffee mugs! Just like old fashioned diner mugs), sweatshirts, koozies, etc. They have a guest book to sign. If nothing else, stop in to have some comfort food and buy a souvenir. The small business deserves our support, for sure. Maybe skip the hash though. read more

Wow! My dad has been coming here for years and we finally came to join him and enjoy breakfast. This place is so homey and immediately I felt welcomed. The waitress even remembered my name! We got the veggie omelet and the southie omelet, filled with hash. The hash was delicious and some of the best I've ever had, and wrapped up in an omelet it was just delightful! The wait staff were fantastic and we will surely be back! read more

Galley Diner - Veggie and Cheese Omelette - Diners Near Me - South Boston, Massachusetts

Exceptional service & very friendly people. Great food. Warm environment with a large menu selection. read more

Galley Diner - Diners Near Me - South Boston, Massachusetts

Regular diner food but it was the best thing ever after a night out. I had bacon, eggs and toast with jelly, and it was all good. Really nothing special but I recommend this place if you are nearby. Very cool interior and friendly staff! read more

Really neat little local diner. Everything was good and prices were reasonable! Family owned, service was excellent; very nice staff!!

Breakfast at the Galley Diner is now a solid yearly tradition. One that myself and my co-workers look forward to. The service, atmosphere here has not changed one bit. You feel like a family as you are warmly greeted and cups of hot coffee are placed before you with a smile. What on the menu is good you ask? There is no way I could ever possibly answer that as it's all good. But it's the people that really sets Galley apart from the rest. read more

Anthony Bourdain once featured this small deep Suthie diner in No Reservations. You see a few signs of the visit in the diner and on the internet. But the experience, to me, seems unchanged by the visit. It's still an original. It's true to what it sets out to be: a local spot. Full of regulars. The food is good. It's diner food. It feels like you're visiting someone's home. There's plenty of wacky decorations on the walls. There's maps, newspaper clippings, tin signs. Hints of the past. A vintage approach. I hope this spot sticks around. read more

Galley Diner - Counter seating - Diners Near Me - South Boston, Massachusetts

Very old school Southie diner obviously run by a family who greets everybody in the place by first name. Tiny space, a counter and maybe five tables. Cheap excellent food. Highly recommend to anyone looking for coffee and a plate of eggs. read more

Oh Galley Diner. You saved me. You allowed me to enjoy IPA fest without losing my lunch everywhere. Your coffee saved my throbbing head. And most importantly, you sat us quickly so we didn't have to get back into the worst Uber ever to bring us somewhere else for breakfast. It wasn't until after I was inside that I found out that Anthony Bourdain was here. Of course he was. It's just like he was. No frills, friendly AF staff, a little divey but seriously great food and coffee. Small spot so you're definitely going to wait, but luckily, they get you in quickly - our wait was less than 10 minutes at 11am on a Saturday. Whatever you order, make sure you order a coffee and their home fries/potatoes with cheese. The potatoes were perfectly griddle fried, soft in the center and well seasoned. I was real basic and got bacon and eggs with toast but dammit, sometimes you just need a pound of bacon and buttered toast to soothe your soul and prep your belly for a tasting of several hundred IPAs. If you're looking for some serious diner food on the verge of Southie, hit this place up to fill your belly and make your soul smile. read more

Yum yum yum! A great hidden spot in Southie. I got the vegetable omelet and a chocolate chip pancake. Both were delicious. I loved this spot for many reasons. It's what you see is what you get... you can watch the food cooking at the diner bar. The menu is not too big and not too small. There are some unique items like kielbasa and a few other interesting sausages. The service was great, and the coffee was exactly what you want when walking into a diner. I recommend to anyone in the area! You might have to wait in a short line but it's so worth it. read more

Very welcoming staff ! We had breakfast here while visiting Boston. I had the bacon and cheese omelette and some French toast . French toast was nice and fluffy we added fresh banana on top with made it even better My omelette was to die for ! At the end the waitress even asked to sign their guest book, Guest book had signatures from people who had visited from all over . Thanks for the great experience ! read more

Galley Diner - Bacon and Cheese Omelette - Diners Near Me - South Boston, Massachusetts

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Galley Diner is a true Southie spot to eat. I was solo traveling and decided to come here from Cambridge which is a little bit of a trek, but I was committed. The people working here were so damn nice and welcoming. The food was delicious. I was hanging out and taking my time. This is an awesome example of a small, family diner and I will be back for sure. read more

Galley Diner - Diners Near Me - South Boston, Massachusetts

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Just moved in right next door and am looking forward to being a frequent customer. It has a perfect diner vibe with excellent and thoughtful service and the food is top notch. I never bring diner leftovers home but these were too good to leave. Thanks Galley Diner team! read more

Came here from NJ yesterday! Our waitress was amazing wish we'd caught her name. I had the bomb steak and eggs omelette. It was amazing. Can't wait to go back. I also got a pancake with blueberry and banana. WOW SO FLUFFY. So good read more

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Comfort breakfast food, made with heart, and soul, and a lot of hard work. The Galley Diner is a place where you can get a filling breakfast and see the magic unfold in front of ya. The place is small (holds exactly 28 people between the bar and the tables) but is run by a staff full of zest and passion for what they do. Each and everyone of them. Full of character and that quintessential Southie grit (no grits on the menu btw) - which seems to be evaporating with the ever changing skyline of South Boston - the place may leave your clothes smelling of scrambled eggs, fries and linguisa, but your stomach full and taste buds totally satisfied with some hearty, no frills, old fashioned breakfast food. The menu is quite extensive and there are plenty of options to choose from. For my first time, I went for a corned beef hash, with 2 eggs over easy, home fries and whole wheat toast, and regular coffee (as they say - bottomless - like that acronym for free refills!). Felt good being seated at the bar. Watching the head chef work that grill like a pro that he has been - probably for decades, will make you wanna go there again to try something new every time and see how he manages the feat, single handedly, of course supported by the rest of the crew. But he definitely calls the shots and runs the show. In essence: great service, reasonable prices, down to earth ambiance, satisfying meal. The pancakes and some other specials listed on the wall, not the main menu - would be my target - next time I go. Very much falls under the 'indulge in some no attitude, you get what you see, gritty comfort food' category. Thanks guys! read more

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Ate there this morning and had the most delicious chocolate pancakes! Sweet, fluffy and yum! Check out the beach park nearby once you're done! read more

This was our final meal in Boston on the way back to NJ. Usually I hate when people touch my food with their bare hands, but for some reason...I just didn't care. Maybe it was the whole family run thing...or the fact that I felt like I was in a real diner...real diner as in diner built in 1872 diner. I trusted the cooks and the rest of the staff. I trusted them with my food. I trusted them with...with my life. And I'm glad I did cuz that **** was good as ****!!! I felt like I was back in my mamas kitchen when I was a little tyke. There was cereal and oatmeal near the stove top. Everything felt so real and legit. You could watch the staff work together as a team. Take orders, make orders and serve orders. It was like watching the cogs of a machine. A well oiled machine. A machine built for one purpose. A purpose it did so good you'd think the purpose existed for the machine and not the other way around. My breakfast was on point. This was the second diner in Boston we had been to and I was starting to notice a trend. These diners made crazy good meals for cheap. The place is kinda tight, so be prepared for that unless you can manage to get a booth. We sat at the counter and it was cool to see the cooking going on. There is at least one t.v in there if I can recall correctly and parking wasn't a problem. It was a Sunday though so remember that. Before we left, we were asked where we were from by one of the owners. I guess we looked like we were from out of town? We told him Joyzee and he immediately grabbed his guest book for us to sign. I felt like The Situation. GTL* ALLDAY. *=Galley, Tan , Laundry read more