Charlie's Sandwich Shoppe

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Charlie's Sandwich Shoppe (429 Columbus Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts in the South End) is known not only for its food but for serving African American jazz musicians during the era of segregated hotels. [1], [2] The walls of the diner are adorned with pictures of customers ranging from Sammy Davis Jr. to Vice President Al Gore. In fact, as a child, Sammy Davis Jr used to tap dance in front of the restaurant for change. [3]

Charlie's has been described as "equal parts old-school diner and neighborhood coffee shop" but among the locals, it is known for its breakfasts. It has been open since 1927 and has no bathrooms. [4] There are only 32 seats, 13 of which lie along a counter across from wooden refrigerators purchased in 1927, used. Charlie's was open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for 32 straight years.[5]. When Charlie's finally decided to close on Sundays, nobody had a key, and one needed to be made.

Charlies's Sandwich Shoppe has won numerous awards over the years, culminating in the reception of a James Beard Award in 2005 in the category of Southern Wine & Spirits of NY America's Classics. [6]

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  1. ^ Charlie's Sandwich Shoppe, Cuisine.net
  2. ^ Boston Globe
  3. ^ "Christian Science Monitor"
  4. ^ Charlie's Sandwich Shoppe, AOL City Guide
  5. ^ "Over Easy At Charlie's - The Boston Globe"
  6. ^ "James Beard Awards 2005"
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