Al's South Street Cafe

In a bustling city where everything is expensive, it's nice to find a place that truly brings what you need to the table. At Al's South Street, you step into a world where lunch time chaos is dealt with in an organized, efficient and friendly manner that we can all appreciate. Initially I was attracted by the fact that everyone that I had known in either South Boston or the Financial District had been to Al's at some point. Upon further inspection, the $6.50 offer for a bag lunch including 10 inch sub with chips and a drink didn't hurt either. Walking into Al's is a truly interesting experience as the large crowd is effectively funneled into two respective lines and waited on by one of over twelve workers happily bustling along singing to either a classic rock song or a an upbeat Mexican tune. There is a certain vibe this place gives off that makes you want to smile as your order is taken, your inadvertent blunders quickly solved by attentive staff and you are given your food fast. In this time strapped district, the respect for time and lack of apathy among workers that clearly enjoy what they do is greatly appreciated. Upon accidentally getting into the cold sub line with a hot sub request I was pointed with a smile in the right direction and while stepping out of the way after ordering, I was guided back respectfully to the cashier to pay. This is not your typical "No soup for you" lunch counter where you do exactly as expected or your treated like garbage. This is a place that will give you what you need quickly, and affordably with both a song and a grin.