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The DotBlock Diner

3.5 (16 reviews)
Closed • 5:30 am - 2:00 pm
Updated 1 week ago

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Steak Tips and Eggs, Breakfast Sandwich, iced coffee.

Food was pretty good, very similar to Mckenna's Diner (in Dorchester). It was pretty dead and quiet there, on a Tuesday morning. Service was good. Nothing special, but it was alright!

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Dot Block is the spot! We happened onto this newly opened diner after college move-in and 3 hungry people with different appetites. First, free parking across the street is a GEM in Boston and was important since we were in no mood to hunt for parking. The inside is casual, comfortable and tasteful, making sitting for dining lovely. The menu has a good amount of choices and an excellent variety for different palates. But the reason you're there - the food - ahhmazing! Fresh, hot and an excellent balance of seasonings. The french fries taste like they are cut in-house and the tater tots are on another planet. Sandwiches were hearty and though we needed a little more sauce, the taste was still fantastic. Our server, Makinley, was friendly, accommodating and just wonderful and the overall vibe was inviting so we'll definitely be back!

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I love everything about this place! Food was fresh, hot and delicious. Service was cheery and spot-on. Can't wait to come back!

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9 months ago

was waiting with my friends 20 min for the table ,personal was rude toward us ,people after us go in..................

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7 months ago

this place will take your order, make you wait over half an hour for it, and proceed to serve you cold food. 0 Stars, never again.

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the service is so bad, waiters are rude and disrespectful to customers and they are letting people on a front

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“In a world where slow (individual housing units) and mega (like the "Dot Block") gentrification is happening on Dot Ave, this is a relatively new breakfast place on Dot Ave.”

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Sweetgarden Grill - Babaganush, small French fries, lamb skewer, yogurt drink (mint flavor).

Sweetgarden Grill

4.8(40 reviews)
5.6 mi

Sweetgarden Grill is a great place to eat delicious Halal food! I had the Iraqi Smashburger & Fries…read moreand it was the best meal I have ever tasted in my life. I came after my wife and 2 children recommended me to eat here. The service was great, the staff was friendly and attentive, I received my food in a timely manner. The young man at the cash register is very funny and charismatic and so kind. The interior is very beautiful especially the newly installed gorgeous decorative walls. The ambiance was great as well it wasn't too loud or too quiet it was a perfect mix of both. I also got a vitamin water (dragonfruit flavor) and that's the best drink to get there. Take it from me folks I have experienced enough life to say that this place is LEGIT

OMG. Hidden Gem Vibe Alert! Perfect start night out to my…read morenight. Started with a SLAMMING Falafel sample. Fried perfectly golden brown. I ordered the beef gyro plate with yellow rice, salad and another Falafel with Tzatziki Sauce. I will be back because it's going on my must have weekly meal. The Beef was mad tender and they put some cheese on the beef which was the first time I had itat way-it was very good but really my preference is no cheese. Salad fresher than fresh, the Falafel I already told y'all was phenomenal. And the portions were grand. I'm not going to be able to eat it all since this is the start of my night but the rest is definitely going to be eaten tonite when I get in. Do yourself a favor and support this welcoming delicious spot. Definitely a treat for your taste buds. Highly Recommend.

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Lambert's Rainbow Market

4.2(266 reviews)
1.1 mi•Dorchester
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I really like this place. It's a great market where you can find just about everything you need. My…read morefavorite part is the deli, where you can order fresh hot or cold sandwiches. I've never had a bad sandwich from there. I've tried the chopped cheese, steak and cheese, and buffalo chicken sandwiches. I've really enjoyed the chopped cheese and steak and cheese and can say that are favorites for me. I also like grabbing one of their cold-cut sandwiches to take to the beach as an easy snack. I haven't tried anything from the salad or hot bar yet, but it always looks really good. It gets pretty busy, so I'm guessing it's popular for a reason. I also buy my meat and fish there because everything always looks fresh and the quality has been great. The produce I've picked up has always been fresh too. Don't forget their garden section with a great selection for seasonal favorites. It's clean and very organized, so easy to find what you need. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, which makes shopping there even better. If you have not been, you are mission out on a neighborhood gem.

I visited this deli with my sister, and what should have been a simple interaction left me feeling…read morecompletely disregarded. I approached the deli counter to order a sandwich while my sister was elsewhere getting other food. There were multiple employees working behind the counter, and I patiently waited while the customer ahead of me was being assisted. Once that customer was finished, I was next. However, despite several employees being present, not one acknowledged me, asked if I needed assistance, or attempted to take my order. What made the situation particularly uncomfortable was that when my sister, who is considerably lighter-skinned than I am, approached the counter after me, she was immediately acknowledged and assisted. The difference in treatment was impossible for me to ignore. As a darker-skinned Black woman, I am aware that racial bias and colorism can influence everyday interactions, including something as simple as customer service. I cannot speak to the intentions of the employees, but I can certainly speak to my experience and how it made me feel. It was disappointing to stand there, visibly waiting to spend my money, while multiple employees failed to acknowledge my presence, only to watch someone who approached afterward receive immediate service. We ultimately got our food and left without confrontation, but the experience stayed with me. I don't expect preferential treatment. I expect the same basic courtesy and acknowledgment that every paying customer deserves. No customer should have to wonder whether their complexion determines how visible they are to the people serving them.

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Via Cannuccia - Danish of the day and Nutella basket

Via Cannuccia

4.7(172 reviews)
1.3 mi•Dorchester

Dinner, cocktails and service were excellent. For appetizers we had an eggplant special and…read morebranzino carpaccio. For dinner there was a gnocchi special, vegetarian risotto and a mushroom pasta dish. Everything was delicious including the complementary bread. We took the waiter's suggestions for cocktails and wine and every drink was well done. To top it off we were the last ones in the restaurant and they never rushed us out and in fact recommended the dessert - a panna cotta cheesecake that was delicious. Will definitely be back the next time we visit Boston.

Very cute place with a nice, small outdoor seating area. Our server/host was absolutely wonderful…read more He was so friendly and so accommodating! We ordered corn beef hash and Savory Crostata. My boyfriend loved his corn beef hash- looks small but very filling, rich and flavorful but wish it had more eggs. I didn't love the crostata. I heavily appreciated that the "greens" actually had other vegetables added to them to make it interesting and the potatoes were too crispy for me but that's personal preference. The crostata was good size and I loved the crust, I was just disappointed that it advertised goat cheese and I couldn't taste any. After eating we went inside to look at their pastry selection and they are absolutely beautiful!! We got the cream puff (gigantic and delicious), Nutella croissant (10/10 should get), and the butter cookie which was delicious but wish it was denser. The service truly blew me away and for that we Weill definitely be back to try more things.

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Molinari's - Bianco ($20)- delicious prosciutto and arugula, with balsamic drizzle

Molinari's

4.2(355 reviews)
1.8 mi•Dorchester
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I heard so much positive things about their menu and Staff that we had to go and experience it for…read moreourselves! First it was Friday and it was packed but we had reservations! We had the Best Waitress and she was the perfect compliment to our guests and table. She handled the drinks and appetizers and our dinners flawlessly! The table could have been larger for what we ordered but we all managed ! Each dish was prepared PERFECTLY! Each dish tasted PERFECTLY, each dish was plated PERFECTLY, and each dish was DEVOURED! I have not had a diner such as what we ate in years. The Chefs must be culinary Geniuses! Being 100% Italian I was overwhelmed by each meal! It was a culinary delight to have dined here! Kudos to the Staff, the Bartender Beth, our Waitress Isabella and of course the credit all goes to the Chef! Thank you!

I have not found Boston pizza that compares to NY pizza.. and this was very average…read more My boyfriend got the La Bocca and I got the La Lucca. Pros: great size, fair price, really cool flavor combinations. Cons: not generous with the "fancier" toppings (like the meatballs on my pizza), flavorless crust, too floppy, overwhelming garlic on mine. I think we would give them another chance because I really haven't found any pizza places that impress me here and they are great price and size for sharing.

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Creation - Pepperoni Pizza

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5.0(3 reviews)
4.2 mi

Excellent place for salads and pizza conveniently located within the Common Market food court in…read moreWest Quincy. I went there to get a salad. There are two different ways to order a salad here. The first choice is to order one of their signature salads. There are at least 5 or 6 different signature salads that they make here with set ingredients. The other option is to have them make you a salad with ingredients of your own choosing. You get to pick what type of lettuce you want for your salad and then they let you choose up to four different ingredients for your salad and whatever salad dressing you like. For an extra charge you can also add a protein to your salad such as chicken. There is a huge list of at least 40 possible toppings that you can have them make your salad with. I opted for romaine lettuce topped with cucumbers, tomatoes, onions and broccoli. For a salad dressing I went with the ranch dressing. I really enjoyed the salad. Very delicious. If you are wanting a pizza they have ten or so signature pizzas that they make here or you can create your own by choosing from their list of pizza sauces and cheeses plus up to four toppings from their huge list of different items to build your pizza with. I love that they have so many choices available and part of the fun of eating here is that you get to create either your salad or pizza with so many different choices of toppings. The service is always pleasant here and I've always received my orders quickly. They also have a comfortable dining area in which you can enjoy your meal or you can do takeout. I will certainly be back for more salad.

Loooove their hot honey pizza! Ordered it 3 times in one week. Their salads are good too- but order…read moredressing on the side (mine had too much dressing on it/was way too salty).

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Huong Que - Secret menu item: Hieu Tieu Nam Van kho (dry Hieu tieu)

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4.5(73 reviews)
0.7 mi•Dorchester
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Coming from San Francisco, this was such a great find. We didn't expect to be eating Vietnamese…read morefood on this trip, but it turned out to be a wonderful surprise! The restaurant is clean, bright, and welcoming. We had two whole crabs ginger-and-onion style for only $20, a flavorful catfish clay pot, and a huge bowl of Bun Bo Hue. Everything came to just $55. I don't know if these prices are standard around here, but coming from San Francisco, this felt like an incredible value -- especially those crabs . The staff was also genuinely nice and welcoming. Great food, great value, and a place we'd happily come back to.

Another classic Vietnamese restaurant in Fields Corner, Dorchester. I got a couple of takeout items…read morehere mainly rice dishes with Vietnamese, sausage (nem nuong) and grilled pork chops (thit nuong), and right off the bat. I greatly appreciated how they had so much protein. I find a common trend in Vietnamese restaurants that they will skimp on the protein, and in exchange, provide a lot of white rice. To each their own, but I prefer a good balance of both. I haven't tried other dishes, but they have a large menu and I'm curious if their other dishes are just as good. I saw that they make hu tieu kho as a secret menu item that they make and I find that it's pretty rare in Boston, so I'd love to try that one day.

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Huong Que - 111. CÁ KHO TỘ

111. CÁ KHO TỘ

Huong Que - Bun Mam Dac Biet - Special Fermented Seafood Noodle Soup

Bun Mam Dac Biet - Special Fermented Seafood Noodle Soup

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