We picked the best food spots in Greater Boston. Here's how you responded.
'Sam Lagrassa's, best sandwiches in Boston!'
Joe, Quincy
'Any 'best sandwich' list without Sam LaGrassa's on it, is not a credible list.'
Guidebook, posted on bostonglobe.com
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44 Province Street, Boston, 617-357-6861,
A Reuben sandwich from Sam LaGrassa's.
Wendy Maeda/Globe staff / File 2015
Paulie's North End
'Paulie's on Salem Street in the North End. Best Lobster Rolls in the city!'
Energy Guy
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posted on
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'Paulie's is the best hands down!!'
jackelly, posted on bostonglobe.com
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65 Salem Street, Boston, 857-284-7064,
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Market Basket
'Market Basket makes a great LG sandwich for $4.99 and they load it up as you like. More 4 ya dollah!'
Schtunk
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posted on bostonglobe.com
'Market Basket makes great subs at 1/3 the price.'
Joe Shmo, posted on
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400 Somerville Avenue, Somerville, 617-666-2420,
Readers praised the sandwiches from the Market Basket supermarket chain.
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Best Bakeries
If you're like us, there's never a bad time for a sweet treat. Readers were eager to share their
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Drive-By Pies Bake Shop
'Drive-By Pies in Brookline … Best pies ever, especially cream pies.'
beesnana
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248A Cypress Street, Brookline, 617-879-6210,
A chocolate cream pie at Drive-By Pies.
Craig F. Walker/Globe staff / File 2018
Verveine Cafe & Bakery
'Verveine Cafe and Bakery in Cambridge is the best gluten-free bakery in Boston. It is also a favorite of people who do not need to eat gluten-free. You must check it out.'
D.J., Acton
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298 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, 617-395-3125,
A breakfast sandwich at Verveine Cafe and Bakery in Cambridge.
Brooke Elmore
Michette
'Please, Michette in East Somerville! Another baker from France.'
OccasionalWriter
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164 Broadway, Somerville, 339-241-2416,
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Pleasant Cafe
'The Pleasant Cafe in Roslindale is the classic Boston-area neighborhood restaurant and it absolutely should be on this list.'
TIM02144, posted on
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4515 Washington Street, Roslindale, 617-323-2111,
The Pleasant Cafe won praise from readers for being a standout neighborhood restaurant, and its pizzas.
John Tlumacki/Globe staff / File 2018
Galway House
'Galway House, serving up phenomenal, reasonably priced meals for decades in a wicked fun environment! Love that place and love their beers. So fun to watch sports there, too.'
yogasong44,
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710 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, 617-524-9677,
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Moonshine 152
'Moonshine 152 in South Boston should definitely have made this list. If you have a chance, drop in for the amazing and creative food.'
SouthEnd24, posted on
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152 Dorchester Avenue, South Boston, 617-752-4191,
A vegetarian burger at Moonshine 152.
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Best Doughnuts
Readers spoke up for their favorite spots for
Dunkin'
'Where's Dunky D's? Must be an oversight,'
howsoonisnow
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Various locations, 800-859-5339,
A chocolate frosted donut from Dunkin'.
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Linda's Donuts
'My go to is Linda's Donuts in Belmont. They are large, yeasty, and delicious. No frills classic favorites like honey dipped or chocolate glazed that are sure to satisfy cravings for a yummy donut.' 7-10 Split, posted on bostonglobe.com
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247 Belmont Street, Belmont, 617-484-9844,
Lyndell's Bakery
'My Somerville folks, Lyndell's makes great donuts and you can get a donut and a small coffee for $5. My go to breakfast deal at the moment'
gh74
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posted on
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'Lindell's for Boston Cream!'
mjaquith posted on
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720 Broadway, Somerville, 617-625-1793,
Lyndell's Bakery in Somerville.
Best Ice Cream
The cherry on top. The happy ending to a hearty meal. We're talking about
Gracie's Ice Cream
'No Gracie's? Their variety can't be beat!'
AnnoyedEnoughToComment
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22 Union Square, Somerville, 617-764-5294,
Gracie's Ice Cream in Somerville.
Barry Chin/Globe staff / File 2016
Lazy Bear Creamery
'Lazy Bear in Dorchester is great.'
CalFi_McC
, posted on
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383 Neponset Avenue, Dorchester, 617-992-2597,
Emack & Bolio's Ice Cream
'For over 40 years, it's been Emack & Bolios. Especially after a Sox game!'
V-11,
posted on
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290 Newbury Street, Boston, 617-536-7127,
Boston Ice Cream Factory
'The Boston Ice Cream Factory in Dorchester has very good homemade ice cream. Their cherry vanilla is particularly good, and there are interesting flavors such as Guinness or Green Tea.'
BostonKaren, posted on
bostonglobe.com
Details:
777 Morrissey Boulevard, 617-436-2189,
Best Burgers
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Fin Point Oyster Bar & Grille
'Fin Point, best burger and hand cut fries. Outstanding $1.00 oysters from 2:00-5:00. Unbeatable!'
Markar
posted on
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89 Broad Street, Boston, 617-348-1234,
Wheelhouse Boston
'Wheelhouse [at High Street Place Food Hall] belongs on ANY list of Boston's best burgers. The Breakfast Burger is my go to… Employees always remember regulars, FWIW. They are awesome. Side note: order the Breakfast Fried Rice and thank me later.'
Kntmssnr
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100 High Street, Boston, 857-315-5138,
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Best Pizza
Our picks may have stirred up more division than putting pineapple on pizza. Here are a couple of reader picks for
Pleasant Cafe
'How could you have missed the Pleasant Cafe in Roslindale!!!? A true classic.'
User_4135498, posted on
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4515 Washington Street, Roslindale, 617-323-2111,
Descendant Detroit Style Pizza
'Here's a newcomer to our Boston scene that I don't see mentioned here. Descendant Detroit Style Pizza [in the Prudential Center] is absolutely delicious! And this is coming from a New Haven native, who definitely loves New Haven pizza! Crispy edges, delicious sauce, cheese, and care taken to make the best toppings. Soooo good!!'
yogasong44
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posted on bostonglobe.com
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800 Boylston Street #123, Boston, 617-544-0417,
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