Jim's Deli, Brighton
8 people recommendvia r/boston9 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend the Brighton branch of Jim's Deli for old-fashioned diner comfort food. A couple of diners mention generous portions, and one commenter praises its brisket steak and cheese, though it departs from the traditional shaved version. One diner found the Irish breakfast sub bland and suggests Kiki's instead, but liked the home fries and the diner itself.
Address
Jim's | Deli & Restaurant, 371 Washington St, Brighton, MA 02135
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/thinair01 in r/boston · Jul 2026
Recommends this Brighton spot for old-school diner comfort food.
- Recommendsu/Pencil-Sketches in r/boston · Jul 2026
Includes this in a short list of recommended spots.
- Recommendsu/dumpsterfired in r/boston · Jan 2024taste
Describes its diner-style cafeteria fare as fairly good, with large portions.
- Recommendsu/f0rtytw0 in r/boston · Jan 2024
Playfully agrees that it's the city's best.
- Recommendsu/robhatescomputers in r/boston · Sep 2026variety
Suggests it for a good selection and generous American-sized servings, though not fancy.
- Recommendsu/Fun-Treacle-2916 in r/boston · Mar 2026variety
Spent time in Brighton years ago; says Jim's handled almost any meal well and calls it a living legend.
- Recommendsu/weareeverywhereee in r/boston · Sep 2026
Says Jim's is the best and recalls being a regular there in the past.
- Recommendsu/spacejam_vhs in r/boston · Mar 2026taste
Calls the brisket steak and cheese crazy good, though not in traditional shaved style.
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- Mixedu/pkcommando in r/boston · Sep 2024taste
Irish breakfast sub was flavorless and lacking, but liked the home fries and the nice little diner.
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