Best Grab And Go Food Places In Boston
Boston has plenty of great restaurants for Bostonians and visitors. However, whether class is coming up or it's time to get back to work, it is often important to get food as quickly as possible. That doesn't mean Bostonians have to forego a good meal to get the speediest meal possible. Boston happens to have lots of quality grab-and-go food for those who are too busy to sit and wait.
Tasty Burger
69 L St.
Boston, MA 02127
(617) 425-4444
www.tastyburger.com
Tasty Burger is the "official burger of the Boston Red Sox" and a true Boston staple. There are a few locations throughout the city, and a grab-and-go location in Southie. The menu includes affordable burgers, all around five bucks, including burgers with extras like the barbecue onion burger. Every day has a new special, so be sure to check the menu for treats like chicken parm and the jalapeño popper burger. Tasty Burger even has a rentable food truck, so people can truly get this food all over town.
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Sullivan's Castle Island
2080 William J Day Blvd.
Boston, MA 02127
(617) 268-5685
www.sullivanscastleisland.com
Sullivan's is yet another Boston staple, having been a Castle Island food favorite for more than half a century. Sullivan's can get busy in the summer, but the food comes fast. On the menu is a variety of seafood from clam strips to fried scallops. Hot dogs, burgers, sandwiches and chicken nuggets round out the options and make it easy for everyone in the family to find something to eat. Breakfast, which includes sandwiches, donuts and bagels, is served in the morning until 10:30 a.m.
7 Holyoke St.
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 395-0240
www.cloverfoodlab.com
Harvard has a special fast food option in the way of Clover Food Lab. It used to be something of a treat tucked away at MIT, but Clover has popped up all over Boston thanks to its convenience and dedication to fresh food. This place has serve times of less than five minutes, so even the busiest students, parents and businesspeople can rely on it, but that's not the best part. Everything at Clover is so fresh that the company doesn't even own freezers. The menu changes on a daily basis depending on what is available locally, so flexibility is a must for diners.
Moody's Falafel Palace
25 Central Square
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 864-0827
www.falafelpalace.net
Good Middle Eastern food is not a common fast food option in Massachusetts. However, that doesn't stop Moody's, which serves up quick falafel, shawarma, kabobs, salads, hummus and more. Ingredients are made fresh in the morning, so the rich, flavorful nature of Syrian cuisine is preserved. Vegetarians and meat lovers alike will find something appealing on Moody's menu. There's even dessert in the form of lady fingers, baklava and other sweets.
Boston Chowda Co
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
1 S Market St.
Boston, MA 02109
(617) 742-4441
www.bostonchowda.com
Boston wouldn't be the same without fast clam chowder. Boston Chowda Co is perfect for that and more. Guests can get chowder, chili and other soups served in hearty bread bowls. The pot pies are plentiful with both unusual and typical options like three cheese macaroni pie, lobster pie, shepherd's pie and turkey dinner pie. Lighter and cooler options like wraps and salads make it easy to opt for comfort or everyday food any time.
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Shelly Barclay is a professional freelance writer and amateur author. She writes on a variety of topics from food to mysteries. She loves to share the culture and rich history of her birthplace and home, Boston, with the rest of the world. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.
