Delux Cafe

"The Delux is a South End treasure that has stayed true to it's roots as a dive bar despite the years of gentrification the surrounding neighborhood has experienced. This is not where you go to get a fancy meal, but rather put back a few Schlitz tall boys with friends. The decor is best described as "kitsch" with walls covered in record sleeves, graffiti-covered restrooms, the Cartoon Network on TV, and year-round Christmas decorations. The wall-mounted taxidermy Jackalopes and Elvis shrine would indicate "hipsters only", however Delux is a favorite of locals new and old who appreciate cheap drinks and good food." - Adam&Co.

"Delux Cafe wants to feed its neighbors. “It’s a place where you can come and let your hair down,” Laura Hafner, Delux’s owner, previously told Eater. “We attract an eclectic crowd, but we definitely have neighbors who come in to eat three or four times a week, too.” Head here for excellent roasted chicken or late-night tall cans, but keep in mind, Delux is cash only." - Matt Yan, Eater Staff

"If Anchovies is packed but you still want a tiny, old school bar that seems out of step with its current neighborhood (in the best way possible), head to The Delux. It’s a retro-looking place with strings lights, Christmas trees made out of PBR cans, and a bunch of Elvis memorabilia on the walls. A lot of people will be eating here (surprisingly for a place that looks like it only sells bags of chips, it operates a full kitchen and keeps the menu fresh every few months), but you won’t feel out of place if you grab a booth and just drink for a few hours." - dan secatore

"If Anchovies is packed but you still want a tiny, old school bar that seems out of step with its current neighborhood (in the best way possible), head to The Delux. It’s a retro-looking place with strings lights, Christmas trees made out of PBR cans, and a bunch of Elvis memorabilia on the walls. A lot of people will be eating here (surprisingly for a place that looks like it only sells bags of chips, it operates a full kitchen and keeps the menu fresh every few months), but you won’t feel out of place if you grab a booth and just drink for a few hours. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation

"Most dive bars don’t offer very good food, or any food at all. Delux Cafe breaks that mold. Grab a Miller High Life, and also try the half chicken with potato hash." - Terrence Doyle, Rachel Leah Blumenthal, Erika Adams