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Best "Late Night" food spots downtown

Created by: neight

The prevailing wisdom is that Boston is terrible for late night dining. While it's probably true, there are a few hidden gems.

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  • Chau Chow City

    1

    83 Essex St

    Boston, MA 02111

    Tel: (617) 338-8158

    Chinese

    Chau Chow City

    Open until at least 3am serving great Chinese food. The lines are often out the door. Some great people watching opportunities too.

  • Bova Bakery

    2

    134 Salem St

    Boston, MA 02113

    Tel: (617) 523-5601

    Desserts | Bakery

    Boston food bakery by Bova Bakery

    Late night sweets in the North End -- nothing better than a cannolli at 3am - they have that square pizza stuff too if you're in the mood. 24 HOURS!!!!!

  • South Street Diner

    3

    178 Kneeland St

    Boston, MA 02111

    Tel: (617) 350-0028

    Diner | Burger

    Head over to South Street

    Open all night -- typical diner fare -- near the expressway and Chinatown.

  • Franklin Cafe

    4

    278 Shawmut Ave

    Boston, MA 02118

    Tel: (617) 350-0010

    New American

    franklin cafe south end shawmut ave boston

    South End treasure with full menu available until 1:30am. Truly a neighborhood feel to it.

  • Spike's

    5

    1076 Boylston St

    Boston, MA 02215

    Tel: (617) 266-0909

    Hot Dog | Burger

    Spike's Junkyard Dogs

    This is the spot near Berkley -- but the one in Allston open late. Good dogs!!! Burgers, Chicken...eh not so good.

  • Apollo Restaurant

    6

    84 Harrison Ave

    Boston, MA

    Tel: (617) 423-3888

    Korean | Chinese

    Probably one of the sketchiest spots in Chinatown, but always wildly popular with the club-going crowd. Food isn't good, but the people watching is fantastic.

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