One of the hidden gems of Boston can be found tucked away in the Leather District, one of the last remaining diner cars in the city, this is South Street Diner. At this site, at the corner of South and Kneeland streets, a diner car has existed since about 1935. In 1947 the present diner car was built by the Worcester Lunch Car Company and moved on this site as the Blue Diner opened, possibly named after its patrons, largely blue-collar workers. The diner would be renamed the South Street diner in 1992, a name that has stuck ever-since. The diner attracts tourists, nearby workers, and drunken college students, serving as a much-needed melting pot for people of different backgrounds to grab a good bite to eat.
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Not just because it is blue? That was always my assumption. Of course, I don’t think I have visited since it WAS the Blue Diner. Keep up the great work!
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It may have been named after the Blue Plate Special, comment at diners. In fact, I see a big plate on the sign!?
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Had lunch there on at least two occasions when the firm I was working for remotely had offices on South Street.
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Have many great memories and meals here. Both late night in my younger days, and then at more reasonable hours when dining with my children.
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