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Ask about: mislabelled dishes Ask about: cross-contamination Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • The diner is open around the clock and close to South Station, which can be useful during late-night or early-morning travel.
  • Good to know: Confirm that vegan tenders are actually plant-based before eating; two recent reviewers reported being served real chicken.
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  • The Impossible Burger with Daiya cheese and fries was a standout for one reviewer.
  • Good to know: Ask staff to confirm ingredients and preparation: one reviewer raised concerns about grill cross-contact and whether buns and cooking fats are vegan.
  • The vegan French toast received mixed reviews: some guests enjoyed it, while others found it bland or overpriced.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention coffee, burger and french toast.

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Also chicken sandwich, chicken tenders and pancakes.

Good for

Praised for lively atmosphere, cozy atmosphere and fast service.

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Also praised for generous portions.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Breakfast, dinner, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

This retro, round-the-clock diner near South Station has a dedicated vegan menu section with options such as French toast, plant-based tenders, and burgers with Daiya cheese. Reviews praise the 24-hour convenience and occasional strong meals, but recent reports of real chicken served instead of vegan tenders make careful order confirmation important.

Vegan menu

See all 11 dishes and drinks

South Street Diner · dine-in · 11 dishes and drinks

More options may be available. Other dishes on this menu are still being checked.

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178 Kneeland St, Boston, MA 02111

Opening hours

Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours

the food

2.9 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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How we rank

eating vegan

Poor vegan options

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Separate vegan menu
staff
Basic understanding
protein
Impossible Burger, garden burger, vegan chicken tenders + 1 more

Ask about: Dishes labelled vegan that weren't: check with staff.

Ask about: Cross-contamination: ask about sauces before ordering.

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

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