Boston, MA
For Breakfast in Boston, the local food press points to Bagelsaurus, Exodus Bagels, and Brookline Lunch. Picks from The Boston Globe and Boston Magazine, updated July 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Boston Globe and Boston Magazine. Updated July 2026.
Bagelsaurus · Porter Square
24-hour-fermented sourdough bagels. Crispy exterior, light chewy interior. And the cult-favorite Eggspañola sandwich.
Exodus Bagels · Roslindale
Takeout window for dense, chewy bagels with creative cream cheeses; the everything bagel is seeded on both sides.
Brookline Lunch · Central Square
The Globe's Palestinian-owned, cash-only Cambridge pick. Baklava pancakes and fresh-cut vegetables, with renowned hospitality.
Henrietta's Table · Harvard Square
A Charles Hotel pioneer that has led with farm to table cooking for nearly 30 years in Harvard Square. Breakfast starts at 7 a.m. daily with straightforward New England fare, like Maine beef sirloin with eggs and hash browns, and whipped Vermont ricotta on toast with honey and berries.
South Street Diner · Leather District
A 24 hour diner steps from South Station, serving 3 a.m. Boston cream pancakes to travelers killing time before an early train. About a dozen eggs Benedict variations and build your own omelets keep the menu deep well beyond the novelty hours, and it is a genuine round the clock landmark.
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