Top : United_States : MA : Brookline : Busy Bee RestaurantTraditional lunch counter, with breakfast all day, sandwiches, hot entrees, and daily specials. Casual, with a mix of clientele, from local politicians, to construction workers, to professors. 1046 Beacon St
Brookline
MA
United States
02446
Telephone : 617.566.8733
Opening Times : Mon-Fri 6a.m.-7p.m.; Sat 6a.m.-2p.m.
Type of cuisine served :Price DetailsThe typical price range for a meal at Busy Bee Restaurant is $5.01 - $15 Payment MethodsAll restaurants accept cash.
Alcohol : no alcohol served. Smoking : not permitted. Dress : casual. Parking : street parking.
ReviewsBack to the 50s It feels like a bit of a time warp when you step into this modest lunch counter. The menu and decor wouldn't seem out of place 30, 40, or even 50 years ago. Although the prices are a bit more than you would have paid back then, they're still quite reasonable by today's standards, especially with the generous portions. It feels like a bit of a time warp when you step into this modest lunch counter. The menu and decor wouldn't seem out of place 30, 40, or even 50 years ago. Although the prices are a bit more than you would have paid back then, they're still quite reasonable by today's standards, especially with the generous portions. The menu offers breakfast all day, soups, sandwiches, and hot entrees. There is a list of rotating daily specials for each day of the week. Mostly the food is straight American diner cuisine, although there are sometimes a few regional specials (like the fried clams and fried scallops on Fridays). And there are some nods to the owner's Greek heritage (moussaka on Mondays). While the atmosphere is pretty basic -- it's a typical old-fashioned lunch counter -- it's also spotless and obviously well-cared-for. Lunch is often very crowded, with a line for tables, and it can get quite noisy, especially with the owner's frequent barking of commands to his staff -- which is loud enough to startle first-time guests. The waitstaff is both friendly and efficient. The crowd is a melting pot with local business people, town politicians, construction workers, and a few academics and students from nearby schools included in the mix. What makes this place different from many is that the food is real. The eggs for an omelet are cracked when you order. The turkey for your sandwich is sliced from a real breast they roasted on premises. Ditto for the hot roast beef. Prices are also generally quite low considering the usually large portions. A few dishes don't seem quite right, even though they may be in keeping with the old-time atmosphere (for example, overcooked pasta is standard in their spaghetti and overooked vegetables are the norm), but overall, the food is quite good. If you want something even remotely trendy, this isn't your place, but if you want straightforward, stick-to-your-ribs food that would have been at home on any American table in the 1950's or 1960's, this is a very good option. Food Rating [6/10] Service Rating [8/10] Ambiance Rating [8/10]
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