Southern Pines Diner Car

My wife's and I favorite sandwich in Somerville! The fried bologna sandwich is so so good, perfectly satisfying. Goes great with a beer from remnant in the courtyard.

Had the mushroom melt and it was just perfect! Highly recommend this sandwich place. The homemade coleslaw in the sandwich was one of the best I’ve had and the combination of the flavors and the toasted bread was great! Does take about 15 mins but the owner will tell you the exact time to come back!

Was lucky enough to stumble in there when they had a smash burger special. Really good, one of the best smash burgers i've had! Can't wait to go back and try their sandwiches!

I've ordered from here twice within two weeks because I couldn't stop thinking about the sandwiches after my first visit. There's a reason it won best new pop-up of 2023.

Southern Pines Diner Car is a small place tucked away in the corner of Bow Market. No seating inside, but there is plenty of seating outside. The sandwiches range from $14-$16 and take 10-15 minutes to prepare.

- Mighty Mushroom Melt: The bread was toasted and buttered well. The coleslaw was crunchy and sweet from the honey but balanced by the pickled jalapeños, which added a mild heat. There was a cheese pull, but the cheese was not overwhelming. And lastly, the star ingredient, the mushrooms, had an almost truffle-like taste.
- A Gourd-Geous Sandwich: The squash was so soft and sweet, and the taleggio cheese had a rich yet mellow taste. The crispy onions tasted like onion rings and added a nice crunch. The bread was ever so buttery, and their signature slaw added a refreshing balance throughout.

I rated this place a 5/5 on my first visit, but the second time around I knocked off a star because the person working there was a bit rude, which put a damper on the experience. A few other reviews on Google have also noted similar interactions.

Aside from that, the food is what will keep me coming back because these sandwiches are truly some of the best.

I've went out of my way to try every sandwich on the menu, I personally haven't had one item I did not enjoy. Every sandwich is curated with thought and love. With the chef/owner having a huge culinary background as well, you can always guarantee a 5 star meal in the palm of your hands. Also who doesn't love bobs burgers while waiting for a good sando.

20/10 idgaf what else anyone has to say.