A Boston Landmark Since 1927
Tucked into the South End, Charlie’s is the iconic 30-seat diner where history, hospitality, and great food meet. For nearly a century, our walls have told the city’s story—welcoming jazz musicians, athletes, entertainers, politicians, and even sitting presidents—while our legendary turkey hash keeps regulars coming back.
A civil-rights legacy listed in the Green Book.
From the start, Charlie’s embraced an inclusive, predominantly African American clientele at a time when much of Boston did not. We’re one of the city’s few remaining sites once listed in the Negro Motorist Green-Book, a living reminder that great food and genuine welcome belong to everyone.
National Recognition by James Beard Foundation
Charlie’s is a James Beard Foundation America’s Classics award winner, honored for enduring local character and lasting appeal—proof that a humble diner can become a cultural institution.
Revived and thriving under The Marciante Family
In 2017, Damian and Sheree Marciante (formerly of Victoria’s Diner) brought Charlie’s back, preserving its memorabilia and spirit while refreshing the space and menu. Today, their family continues the tradition of a true neighborhood diner—breakfast all day plus hearty lunches, and now dinner service, too.
Serving Breakfast, Lunch - and Now Dinner!
Yes, the classics are here—griddle cakes, eggs, sandwiches, and the famous turkey hash. And as of December 2024, we’ve added evening hours on select nights with an all-new dinner menu that nods to family recipes (alongside the breakfast favorites you love).
This is where Hash Rules.
Charlie’s remains what it’s always been: a welcoming counter, a hot plate, and a promise that you’ll leave full and treated like family.
Our Team.
Charlie’s Sandwich Shoppe is proudly owned and operated by Damian and Sheree Marciante, along with their son Frankie. Lifelong Bostonians and longtime hospitality professionals, the Marciantes are also the family formerly behind Victoria's Diner.
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When Charlie’s faced closure in 2017, they stepped in to preserve its history and carry its legacy forward. From safeguarding the walls of memorabilia to expanding service to dinner, Damian and Sheree have worked to keep Charlie’s both authentic and alive for the next generation—welcoming every guest like family.
