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Boston Blackies
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- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good for:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
11 reviews for Boston Blackies
Been here a lot of times over the years. Went today for lunch with my boss, since it's right near our office.
Good burgers. Really good burgers actually. It annoys me, however, that you have to get the fries separately. I happen to like the fries (they aren't normal fries - the potatoes are sliced thinly into slices instead of french fries... sorry, can't think of a better way to describe it) but when you get a burger and fries, it's an obscene amount of food. Seriously obscene. But really good so you want to eat it all. But it's not possible to eat it all while it's still hot. And really, a burger and fries should be enjoyed hot. So then it's not hot anymore and you don't finish it and you end up wasting food and I don't like that.
In sum: good burgers, good fries, way too much food. The end.
It really was cool to see a Yelp sticker on the front door at Boston Blackies when I arrived for lunch. I wasn't going to repeat past mistakes, and correctly ordered a burger.
The patty melt was perfect, the beefsteak tomato and lettuce came along with a cup of terrific cole slaw and I thought their version of a milkshake was totally straw-worthy even though it was not super thick. Their thin sliced, potato chips were served hot and the waiter was attentive.
The menu offers salads, prime rib sandwiches, fillet sandwiches and more. I much preferred Boston Blackies as a lunch spot. Caveat: If you are already suffering a nervous stomach due to the state of the stock market be forewarned that they broadcast MSNBC stock quotes from multiple monitors..
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7/17/2007 First to Review
I wish our server had told me this place was known for their terrific burgers. Silly me, I ordered… Read more »
Ah, well. I can't say the second time here was as great as the first. It was just me and a friend, and the place got packed. So the main (but not only) reason I'm really taking off a star is that when it got packed, the time taken to serve each table went waaaay down. Also, I got a burger done medium, and it was closer to medium raw.
Blackies needs to hire themselves a little extra waitstaff. Also, that could have just been a coincidence on the meat. I don't know. Last time I went was so awesome, so why was this time a little diff? Eh, oh well.
Still worth going. Very big burgers, although the fact that fries are separate/extra is a little wacky.
I got...umm, their philly cooper and minestrone soup. The Philly was nice sized, albeit dripping a bit as above. Soup...normal. I guess it just wasn't great or something. I mean this was like vegetable soup of the can almost (in flavor).
So I'm not turned off to the place, but definitely not main priority to eat at.
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10/31/2008
Well, this is a great place! We had a group of about 10 of us, and everything was served quickly and… Read more »
One of my favorite places to get a good burger. So, don't come here for a salad - you are just cheating yourself. Flavorful burgers at fairly decent prices (compared to other "high end" burger locals like Hackney's and Charlie Beinlich's) I recommend also getting the side of chips can be easily split among the table.
This place can get packed at peak dinner hours so just grab a drink at the bar and hang out. Trust me the burgers are worth the wait. Service can be slower as other reviewers have mentioned but it never has been so bad as to dampen my experiences here.
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Went to one of the Blackies in Chicago last year, but I've been to the Deerfield one twice recently. This one is a lot bigger space-wise, but is just as awkwardly cramped as the one downtown.
Cost is an issue here if you're not careful...the fries cost a $2 premium, and some of the sandwiches already come with onion rings. Also, the burgers are so huge that you probably won't have room for much else anyway. That's a good thing, since these are some relatively pricey burgers. Salads are expensive too if you want some meat on it.
The food itself is delicious and juicy, and it's hard to go wrong with any of the items there. I had the guac burger and the patty melt, both leaving me quite satisfied. One of my co-workers has consistently been getting the bbq pulled pork sandwich, which I may have to try next time I go.
As everyone else has noted, the service is pretty disappointing. I know that it's lunch rush and that the place is crowded, but a place like this should be ready to handle that every day. I'll be back for the food, but a good restaurant should be more than that.
Great.
We stopped here for the first time and found everything to be great -- decor, service and food. We ordered onion rings, burgers and homestyle fries, all of which are among the best we have ever had. The burgers come with a choice of bread/bun and Carson's coleslaw (yes, the rib place). The service is very fast, which is great when taking a break from work.
They currently have five locations and will be opening 3 more in the future. You can become a member for a charge and receive benefits. They now deliver with a minimum order of $12 and delivery is $2.50
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Good burgers and awesome cottage fries. The portions are huge, all sandwiches can be easily shared by 2 people. The service is good though it can get busy at times. I recommend this place for an affordable, quick bite to eat...as long as you don't mind sitting amongst a "mature" crowd (remember, it's affordable here). Not too much for vegetarians to choose from, salads or a veggie sandwich. Also, the beer list is disappointing, only 2 beers on tap, I'd be happy if they had a few more! Dessert was good, try the oreo ice cream cake!
Went in with a friend while she was on her (hour long) lunch break. We were seated relatively quickly, but that was the end of anyone paying attention to the fact that we were there. We didn't see our waiter for more than five minutes (and I mean, he went and hid in the back room after taking our orders, so we actually didn't see him waiting on us or on anyone else the entire time we were there, until the very end when we pleaded with a busboy to go get our waiter; that we really needed our check) and I really doubt seeing myself go back there. I'd much rather go to Woodfire Chicken across the street than go to this Boston Blackies location...I'll just go to the one closer to my work instead...it's much better.
I went here with my parents and I was not happy with what happened. First, I think out waitress was on something. She was extremely spacy and it came through in the fact that so many things got messed up. First, I ordered grilled onions on my burger and they ended up on my husbands chicken sandwhich (who does NOT like onions). My mom ordered a hot dog with cheese and there was no cheese. When she asked for it, they brought her cold cheese and didn't offer to warm it like she had expected. The kicker of this trip though was that there was NO SOAP in the men's bathroom. My husband was disgusted by this and asked twice before they did anything about it. My burger was ok, though it was overcooked for medium. Overall, a disappointing experience.
A great place for many comfort foods. Excellent chicken, burgers, hot dogs, wings, etc. They also have a good beer selection. The service can be slow at time, but this is all about the comfort food of making you feel good. The hot dog bite appetizer and the apple slices with caramel will remind you a bit of your youth in a casual, but nice atmosphere.
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Great burgers! Nice comfortable decor. Service is good and quick.
