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Shawmut Diner
943 Shawmut Ave
New Bedford, MA 02746-1319
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#7 of 187 restaurants in New Bedford
  • Cuisines: American
  • Average price*: € 6 ($ 8)
  • Address: 943 Shawmut Ave, New Bedford, MA 02746-1319
  • Phone:  (508) 993-3073
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“Good food, good prices”
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4 of 5 stars
Bill_In_Memphis   17 contributions
Tennessee
Oct 26, 2009

This is a nice, basic diner. It's especially good for breakfast, although they have a fairly extensive lunch menu as well. The diner is only open for dinner on Friday and Saturday, the rest of the week they close at 3pm. Any time I can get three eggs, home fries, bacon, sausage, ham AND toast for $3.95, I'm happy! The... more

“Nice basic diner breakfast”
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“This place got me through many a hangover back when I went to UMass Dartmouth.”
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“cheep breakfast, lots of...”
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“An American Classic”
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Chicago, IL
Mar 13, 2006

The Shawmut Diner is more than a lunch spot. It's got great food, to be sure, but I enjoy the atmosphere, thee nostalgic 1950's feel, listening to classic rock 'n roll, AND local gossip. Phil, the owner, welcomes all customers, and probably knows everything about them, as he makes you feel right at home here. Try the Yankee Pot Roast,... more

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Shawmut Diner Address

943 Shawmut Ave, New Bedford, MA 02746-1319
Tel: (508) 993-3073
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.