Dirty Water Dough Company is a decent pizza place in Back Bay serving both slices and whole pies.

All Star Pizza Bar in Inman Square serves unique whole pies as well as slices.

New Saigon is one of only two Vietnamese restaurants in East Boston.

Sammy Carlo’s is an Italian deli in East Boston serving large sandwiches at affordable prices.

Dirty Water Dough Company is a pizza spot in East Boston serving slices and whole pies.

Milano’s is an Italian deli in East Boston with outstanding sandwiches.

Saigon Hut is a Vietnamese restaurant in East Boston with decent grilled meats.

Shy Bird is a counter-service chicken place in Kendall Square that’s also, weirdly, not a counter-service place, thanks to a full bar.

Alex’s Chimi’s is a counter-service Dominican place in Jamaica Plain.

Dolce is a small cafe and gelateria in the North End.

Taqueria el Barrio is a good fast-casual taco place near BU.

Anoush’ella is a fast-casual Mediterranean spot in the South End.

Yeli’s is a great (and cheap) counter-service Dominican place in Jamaica Plain.

Casa Razdora is a counter-service Italian place downtown with great sandwiches.

Sam LaGrassa’s is a Downtown lunch place that serves really big sandwiches.

Tasty Burger is a mini fast-food chain in the Fenway that does actually have really tasty burgers, along with beer.