9 Hot Spots To Get The Best Grilled Cheese In Massachusetts

• 1. All-Star Sandwich Bar in Cambridge

  1245 Cambridge St, Cambridge

  This spot comes up on many lists, when we’re talking grilled cheese. All-Star makes their popular grilled cheese with these 4 simple ingredients: Sharp cheddar cheese, American cheese, and béchamel on rustic white bread. (béchamel is a rich white sauce of milk, infused with herbs and seasonings)

  All Star Sandwich Bar

  Have no fear of gluten*! We've got alternative options to help you dine without worry of your gut going to crazy levels. *Please note, a gluten-free sandwich means no bread. We do not have gluten-free bread alternatives. We do have meals that do not contain gluten.

• 2. Mike and Patty's - Mulitiple locations

  12 Church St. Boston

  100 High St. Boston

  388 Centre St. Jamaica Plain

  140R Adams St. Newton 

  1 Bow Market Way Somerville

  With 5 locations around the Boston area, they must be grilling something right! Mike and Patty’s is in Newton, Jamaica Plain, Bay Village, Somerville and on High Street in downtown. They take grilled cheese to the next level, and call it breakfast. Their “Grilled Crack” is all it’s cracked up to be. With Fried egg, 2x bacon, american, swiss, cheddar, and gruyere on buttered sourdough, you’ll be coming back and calling it lunch. 

  Mike and Patty's | American Restaurant in MA

  Corner cafe prepares a variety of sandwiches for breakfast & lunch including different egg versions.

• 3. Cheesy Street Grill - Multiple locations

  17 Massachusetts Turnpike, Natick

  1044 Massachusetts Turnpike, Westborough

  900 Worcester St., Wellesley

  Cheesy Street doesn’t make it easy street when choosing which toasty tasty treat to take home or eat there. Their grilled cheese sandwiches take you everywhere, from American cheese-filled classics to French onion soup flavors, Italian subs and even taco grilled cheese. 

  Love the grilled cheese sandwiches here, especially the ones with short rib. Our favorite place to eat on the Turnpike, by far. https://t.co/OJ7TMAYOZR #CheesyStreetGrill #Massachusetts

  — VisitingNewEngland - Eric's Stories of New England (@NewEnglandInfo) April 5, 2023

• 4. Cutty's in Brookline

  284 Washington St, Brookline

  At Cutty’s you can treat yourself to some seriously gourmet grilled cheese options. As Food Lens tells it there’s selctions like:

  “Well buttered white or wheat bread stuffed with creamy, mild havarti and add-ons like ham, bacon, and fried shallots. Other options for grilled cheese enthusiasts include a pimento cheese version with a zesty house-made spread; and the Rabe T.J., which is a panini-style press of melty mozzarella, sharp provolone, tomato jam, and bitter, nutty broccoli rabe.” 

  Cutty's

  Cutty's is a lunch spot in Brookline Village that sells skillfully crafted sandwiches, ultra-fresh salads, seasonal soups, homemade snacks and cookies.

• 5. Roxy's Grilled Cheese -multiple locations

  292 Mass. Ave., Cambridge

  485 Cambridge St., Allston

  Boston Magazine raved about this cheesy spot, calling it the “city’s pioneering gourmet-grilled-cheese purveyor, known for beloved classics (like the three-cheese blend of Vermont cheddar, fontina, and muenster) as well as playful riffs: Take the hot honey bacon sandwich, with its drizzle of chili-spiked nectar that is pure spicy and sweet (and salty, and savory) heaven.” They noted there are plenty of other options like herbed goat cheese and fig to add on.  Yes, cheese! Roxy’s Grilled Cheese food truck is legendary. 

  Roxy's Grilled Cheese | Food Trucks | Brick and Mortar

  food trucks | brick & mortar. fast food, elevated.

• 6. Committe -Boston

  50 Northern Ave, Boston

  It won’t take a committee to choose this popular downtown restaurant. Boston Eater digs their grilled cheese. They say, “combining two of the best foods on this earth, Committee’s spanakopita grilled cheese sandwich features spinach, feta, and kasseri cheese on slices of Kalamata olive bread.” The committe here votes yes, overwhelmingly.  

  Greek meze and cocktails in Boston, MA - Committee

  Visit Committee in Boston for the best Greek meze and cocktails in the area! Come in, Greek & Meet with our community. Make reservations today!

• 7. Veggie Galaxy in Cambridge

  450 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge

  According to Boston Magazine, Veggie Galaxy’s grilled cheese is served with Vermont cheddar, tomatoe, salt and tempeh bacon bits, or as I call them “faking bits.” They add the crunch. It’s served on Iggy’s sourdough bread.

  Veggie Galaxy | Veggie Restaurant in Cambridge, MA

  Veggie Galaxy Offers Traditional Diner Comfort Food Made from Scratch: The Twist Is that It's All Vegetarian (and Everything Can Be Made Vegan!) Our On-Site Bakery Is 100% Vegan.

• 8. Formaggio Kitchen- Multiple locations

  358 Huron Ave, Cambridge

  268 Shawmut Ave, Boston

  94 Hampshire St, Cambridge

  The Food Lens loves this spot. Yes, it’s a market, but on weekdays they serve prepared lunches to go. That includes a “top-shelf grilled cheese on locally baked breads. Sandwiches are available at Formaggio Cambridge, Kendall, and South End Monday through Friday on a first-come, first-served basis, but you can always call in an order ahead of time at your preferred location.”

  Boston's South End Weekly Menu

  Our dinner menu is available after 2:00pm Monday through Friday. Please feel free to call ahead 617-350-6996 or email us at [email protected] to have us reserve your meal for you. In addition to our nightly dinner we have a variety of proteins, salads and sides available, as well as a daily soup that changes regularly.

   

   

• 9. Trident Booksellers & Cafe-Boston

  338 Newbury St, Boston

  The grilled cheese here is like a good book. From start to finish the Bookstore Cafe’s grilled cheese leaves you wanting more! It’s made with melted provolone with tomato, and you have the options of bacon or avocado. Oh, bonus, it’s served challah.

  Trident Booksellers & Cafe

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