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Boston's 4 favorite spots to find budget-friendly breakfast and brunch fare

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Published on April 16, 2020
Boston's 4 favorite spots to find budget-friendly breakfast and brunch fareMike & Patty's | Photo: Emily M./Yelp

Looking to satisfy your appetite for breakfast and brunch fare?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable breakfast and brunch restaurants around Boston, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.

1. Mike & Patty's

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Topping the list is Mike & Patty's. Located at 12 Church St. (between Tremont and Fayette streets) in Bay Village, the breakfast and brunch spot, which offers sandwiches and more, is the most popular low-priced breakfast and brunch restaurant in Boston, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,684 reviews on Yelp. 

The site can tell you a thing or two more about Mike & Patty's.

"Started by eclectic restaurateur Michael Fitzhenry and co-worker Patricia Sinaiko, formerly of South End Formaggio fame; Mike & Patty's has come to be known as one of Boston's most unique, must-stop food shops," according to the history section of the business's Yelp profile. "Acclaimed for a diverse, delectable line-up of breakfast and lunch sandwiches, the consistent attention from local and national media outlets is re-iterated by their outstanding Yelp rating and the droves of regulars and tourists that can't help but stop by each time they are in the city."

2. Jim's Deli & Restaurant

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Next up is Brighton's Jim's Deli & Restaurant, situated at 371 Washington St. (between Argus Place and Leicester Street). With 4.5 stars out of 577 reviews on Yelp, the deli, diner, breakfast and brunch spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option.

We turned there for an overview of Jim's Deli & Restaurant.

"Eat at Jim's!" per the history section of its Yelp profile.

Furthermore, we found this about the business's signature items: "Good food and fast service," it states on Yelp in the section about specialties.

3. Blunch

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South End's Blunch, located at 59 E. Springfield St. (between Lincoln Place and Washington Street), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable breakfast and brunch spot, which offers coffee, tea and sandwiches, 4.5 stars out of 483 reviews. 

If you're hungry for more, we found these details about Blunch.

"You will usually find me in the shop, it's my second home," says business owner Nikki L., in the bio section of its Yelp profile. "Say hello when you come in."

Furthermore, we found this about the business's signature items: "Pressed specialty sandwiches, including eggwhiches, house-made soups, and fresh salads," it writes on Yelp in the section about specialties. "Daily baked sweets."

4. Inna's Kitchen - Boston Public Market

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Inna's Kitchen - Boston Public Market, a deli, breakfast and brunch spot that offers coffee, tea and more in Haymarket, is another much-loved, cheap go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 195 Yelp reviews. Head over to 100 Hanover St. (between Union and Marshall streets) to see for yourself. 

The site has lots more information on Inna's Kitchen - Boston Public Market.

"Alex and his mother Inna opened in 2011 to continue their Jewish culinary traditions by making them in a health-conscious way," the business explains in the bio section of its Yelp profile.

As to what the business is known for, "Middle-eastern dishes and sandwiches: falafel, shawarma, sabih," it writes on Yelp in the section explaining specialties. "Breakfast items: shakshuka, latkes, omelets, sandwiches. Deli: Knishes, Chicken soup, specialty salads, and many other soups."


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