Charlie's Sandwich Shoppe, South End
7 people recommendvia r/boston7 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Charlie's Sandwich Shoppe is recommended as a South End diner for breakfast, despite the sandwich-shop name. One diner calls it a favorite breakfast destination, and another praises the large menu and old-school feel. A separate commenter also says they like breakfast there. Most recommendations focus on the overall diner meal rather than a named dish.
Address
Charlie's Sandwich Shoppe, 429 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02116
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Pinwurm in r/boston · Sep 2024
Says people are overlooking several Boston spots, including this sandwich shop.
- Recommendsu/jam5812 in r/boston · Oct 2025taste
Rates its breakfast as the best around and points to a large menu with an old-school diner feel.
- Recommendsu/Practical_Rooster470 in r/boston · Jun 2024
Calls it their favourite Boston breakfast spot, a South End diner despite the sandwich-shop name.
- Recommendsu/beersinbackbay in r/boston · Feb 2026
Suggests Charlie's as their answer to the question.
- Recommendsu/Nice-Zombie356 in r/boston · Feb 2025
Says they personally like the place for breakfast; their separate question about the dinner menu is not an endorsement.
- Recommendsu/handleinthedark in r/boston · Oct 2025
Suggests Charlie's Sandwich Shoppe as a nearby replacement for Thornton's.
- Recommendsu/cane_stanco in r/boston · Mar 2024
Names this Columbus Avenue sandwich shop as a breakfast suggestion, with no further detail.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.