Braintree, Mass.: Great Food, Natural Areas in a Laid-Back City
Just around the corner from BHOP is the Olympian Diner, a longtime fave for breakfast items and comfort food; this cash-only place is a true local hangout where you’ll find regulars ordering such dishes as pancakes, corned beef hash plates, club sandwiches, and fried and broiled fish. Heading north on Washington Street will bring you to Braintree Square, which is a bit smaller and quieter than South Braintree Square, and which is just off Route 3, making this a very easy place to get to if you’re on the highway and need a quick bite to eat. Two restaurants stand out here, including a gre...