Boston's Best BLTs
The Painted Burro
219 Elm St.
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 776-0005
www.thepaintedburro.com
When going out for Mexican food, a BLT may not immediately come to mind as the best menu option. But, The Painted Burro in Davis Square has a Mexican variation on the classic BLT that should not be missed. Their unique iteration of the classic sandwich is a BLT & Cheese Taco with Crispy Pork Belly, Pico de Gallo con Limon, Romaine, "Salsa mil Islas," and Cotija. Pair this with one of their fantastic margaritas, and the perfect lunch meal is complete!
Grafton Street Pub
1230 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 497-0400
www.graftonstreetcambridge.com
The Grafton Street pub is one of the to-go places in Harvard Square for hungry people looking for something slightly out of the way of the Cambridge crowds. At the edge of the square, Grafton Street Pub is easy to get to and features outdoor seating, a full bar, and a great menu. Their BLT is classic and delicious, featuring chipotle mayo, applewood bacon for the very reasonable price of $12. It is the sandwich for any lunch or a low key dinner.
Henrietta's Table
The Charles Hotel
1 Bennett St.
Cambridge MA 02138
(617) 661-5005
www.henriettastable.com
Henrietta's Table is one of the Boston area's absolute best restaurants. One of Cambridge's original farm to table restaurant, Henrietta's Table has some of the freshest local ingredients, which means your BLT will not only be satisfying and delicious, it will also indirectly support local farmers and put money back into the local economy. Henrietta's Table BLT is made with Neuske's Bacon and is $13.
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Flour Bakery
12 Farnsworth St.
Boston, MA 02210
(617) 338-4333
www.flourbakery.com
Flour Bakery has three convenient locations throughout the Boston area: one in fort point, one in the south end, and one in Cambridge. Flour has become a trendy lunch favorite for anyone that lives or works near one of their locations. Their BLT is made with applewood-smoked bacon, arugula, tomato, mayo and balsamic vinaigrette for a refreshing twist. All of this comes together for only $8.50, so you still have a couple bucks left to spend on their droolworthy cookies for dessert! Try their belgian chocolate brownies or raspberry crumb bars.
Russell House Tavern
14 John F. Kennedy St.
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 500-3055
www.russellhousecambridge.com
Harvard Square's Russell House Tavern is unbeatable when it comes to sandwiches and pub food. Their take on the classic BLT features a little New England flare. Instead of letting bacon take center stage, this sandwich's main protein is yellowfin tuna! The fish is topped with pancetta, arugula, smoked tomato, and for a bit of spice, the sandwich condiment is a delicious sriracha aioli. This $15 sandwich is is paired with your choice of fries or salad greens. Enjoy this sandwich with one of the tavern's many local beer choices for a classic Boston seafood dinner.
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Cameron Bruns is the founder of BostonGreenBlog.com and co-author of Just Us Gals Boston. She lives in Boston's North End, where her goal is to promote ethical, stylish, and sustainable lifestyle choices to all Boston residents. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.
