Al's South Street Cafe – American
This vibrant neighborhood hub hums with local energy, drawing guests in with the comforting aroma of slow-simmered Italian Wedding soup and rich, savory chili. Crisp, garden-fresh greens take center stage in an array of artfully composed salads, from the zesty South Street Antipasto to the signature Café Special, offering a refreshing sanctuary where simple, honest ingredients shine.
179, Essex Street, Boston, MA, 02111 +16173301002 http://www.alscafes.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, south-beach, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Menu
Soups
- Homemade Italian Wedding Soup: Tiny meatballs, chicken, pasta, escarole and cheese in a chicken broth Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili: Homemade chili with hot spices and four different kinds of peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Insalada: Romaine lettuce, plum tomatoes, red onions, homemade garlic and cheese croutons, balsamic vinegar and olive oil Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad: Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, homemade garlic and cheese croutons, Caesar dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Café Salad: Fresh mozzarella, plum tomatoes, fresh basil, romaine lettuce, balsamic vinegar and olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chef’s Salad: Insalada with ham, turkey, provolone, Swiss, hard boiled egg, olive oil and balsamic vinegar Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Salad: Romaine lettuce, feta cheese, plum tomatoes, red onion and black olives Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: lunch
- Chicken Caesar Salad: Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, homemade garlic and cheese croutons, chicken tenders, Caesar dressing Available at: lunch
- South Street Antipasto: Italian cold cuts, provolone cheese, romaine lettuce, plum tomatoes, red onions, balsamic vinegar and olive oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Cold Gourmet Subs
- South Street Café Special: Extra lean prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, basil, plum tomatoes, olive oil and balsamic vinegar Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lady Café Special: Fresh mozzarella, sweet plum tomatoes, basil, olive oil and balsamic vinegar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Oven Roasted Turkey: Roasted turkey with choice of cheese and toppings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Honey Ham: Honey ham with choice of cheese and toppings
- Italian’s Italian: Mortadella, Genoa salami, sweet capicola, provolone cheese, olive oil and balsamic vinegar
- Roast Beef: Lean slow cooked roast beef, American cheese, barbecue sauce and mayonnaise
- Albacore Tuna: Albacore tuna with mayonnaise and choice of toppings Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Lectin-Free
- Chicken Salad: Chunks of chicken tenders, mayonnaise and seasonings Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Seafood Salad: Seafood salad with crabmeat and mayonnaise Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Lectin-Free
Hot Gourmet Subs
- Al's Burger: Fresh beef, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and ketchup
- The Leonardo’s Special: Sweet Italian sausage, mayonnaise, yellow mustard, minced garlic, bell peppers, onions, and American cheese Dietary tags: Low-Carb
- Steak Bellino: Seasoned steak, grilled peppers and onions, choice of cheese Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
- Sicilian Steak: Seasoned steak, roasted plum tomatoes, portabella mushrooms, choice of cheese Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- Steak Italiano: Seasoned steak and melted American cheese
- Steak Pizzaiola: Seasoned steak, melted cheese, homemade marinara sauce, parmesan cheese
- Chicken Ariana: Grilled chicken tenders, melted cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, buffalo blue cheese
- South Street Café Chicken: Grilled chicken tenders, portabella mushrooms, roasted plum tomatoes, choice of cheese Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- Chicken Pesto: Grilled chicken tenders, homemade pesto, melted cheese, tomatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Chicken Barbecue: Grilled chicken tenders, barbecue sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, mayo, American cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Chicken Parmesan: Grilled chicken tenders, melted cheese, homemade marinara sauce, parmesan cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Chicken Eggplant Parmesan: Chicken parmesan combined with breaded eggplant Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Chicken Cacciatore: Grilled chicken tenders, portabella mushrooms, peppers, onions, marinara sauce, choice of cheese
- Eggplant Parmesan: Breaded eggplant, melted cheese, homemade marinara sauce, parmesan cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Meatball Parmesan: Homemade meatballs, marinara, provolone and parmesan cheeses Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Steak or Chicken Teriyaki: Seasoned steak or grilled chicken, teriyaki sauce, choice of cheese
- Vegetarian: Tomatoes, mushrooms, peppers and onions marinated with balsamic vinegar and olive oil, grilled with choice of cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber
- Hot Pastrami: Lean pastrami, Swiss cheese, spicy mustard
Bag Lunches
- Small Bag Lunch: Small sandwich, chips and soda Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Large Bag Lunch: Large sandwich, chips and soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
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