Charlie's Sandwich Shoppe
47 Columbus Avenue
Boston Massachusetts, 012116
(617) 536-7669
The "Best Breakfast in America" proclaims the menu of Charlie's Sandwich Shoppe and they just might be right. When visiting Boston last weekend with the family, the concierge of our hotel (Jury's on Stuart, Street -- excellent by the way, but requiring a different blog) recommended Charlie's for a good, wholesome breakfast. It might have been nice had he also mentioned that it was closed on Sunday's, but at least you now know. Another crucial piece of intelligence is that it is cash only.
This place is straight out of the fifties. (For my Northeast Philly friends, think Essen House but smaller and older). As you enter, you pass the register on your left and then a counter with perhaps twelve seats facing a working grill. Opposite the counter, there are maybe six or seven tables that are shared when the restaurant is busy. This is not a place for pretense. If you want water, you get up and pour it for yourself.
As for the food, it was just what the doctor (not a cardiologist, however) ordered. I had the self proclaimed "award winning" turkey hash, eggs and toast ($7.85). I'm not sure what award it received, but I smiled all the way through. The kids had the french toast ( $5.85) and my wife the blueberry griddle cakes and bacon ($7.25). Both were excellent.
The breakfast menu is completed with a full array of omelette options and expected variations of eggs, french toast and pan(griddle)cakes. Lunch offers virtually every sandwich option, including pulled pork, subs (this is Boston -- no hoagies here) soups, salads and and even entrees like meatloaf, fried chicken and sirloin steak.
Charlie's is the kind of spot I enjoy, whether it be for breakfast, lunch or dinner; a simple setting with good food. Restaurants like this will be the focus of the Regular Guide To Food and I'm thrilled to highlight Charlie's Sandwich Shoppe in our inaugural post. Eat up,
The Regular Guy
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