At Mike's City Diner, a beloved South End spot, hearty breakfasts and classic diner vibes shine, serving generous portions of everything from corned beef hash to pancakes that are frankly, enormous.
"When a craving for a classic diner breakfast hits, heed the call and head to Mike’s City Diner in the South End. Owner Jay Hajj created a menu with all the hits, from the classic hash and eggs with home fries or grits to hefty breakfast sandwiches, an array of breakfast burritos, and omelettes with all the stuffings. Hit this spot up during the weekdays to avoid the line, too." - Celina Colby, Erika Adams
"Mike’s City Diner is one of the best diners in Boston, known for serving big plates of hearty diner food at reasonable prices. A true Boston tradition, Mike’s serves some of the best breakfast and lunch in town daily from 6am to 3pm. Weekdays you'll likely find cops, hospital employees and other local regulars, wheres as the weekend brings bigger crowds of hungry brunch goers, and packs of students looking to ease their hangovers. Quickest bet is to grab a seat at the counter if you don't feel like waiting in the queue." - Adam&Co.
"Mike’s City Diner is a South End pillar. It might be the best greasy spoon breakfast spot in the city (and perhaps the only one doing duck confit hash), and its Pilgrim sandwich (stuffed with turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce) is Guy Fieri-approved." - Matt Yan, Eater Staff
"Mike’s has all the diner hits, but everyone goes to this South End spot for the pilgrim sandwich, which is, of course, made with turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce. Every day is Thanksgiving at Mike’s." - Erika Adams, Terrence Doyle
"South End institution Mike’s City Diner is temporarily closed. Owner Jay Hajj announced on the diner’s Facebook page on May 23 that he tested positive for COVID-19, noting that his symptoms are “very mild.”" - Rachel Leah Blumenthal
