Boston College Students Spotlight Best Places for Late-Night Bites

Where do Boston College students go for the best late-night eats in the city? The college's student newspaper, The Heights, put together a student-curated list of the best places for late-night bites in Boston. Here are some of the students' top selections:

Brookline's late-night options include Anatolia Kebab House with Turkish and fusion dishes until 1:30 a.m. and Merai, a Thai dive-bar-style spot available for dine-in or takeout until 1 a.m. from Tuesday through Sunday.

Chinatown features South Street Diner, which serves breakfast and dinner all night. Double Chin stays open until 4 a.m. for dine-in or takeout. Specialties include gyoza, fried rice, and boba drinks.

Downtown Boston highlights include El Jefe's Taqueria, open until 2 a.m.; Estella's American-Caribbean fusion, open until 1:30 a.m.; Black Seed Halal Grill, open until 4 a.m. Thursday to Saturday; and Jim Curley's, which serves up comfort foods until about 1:30 a.m.

Boston's Fenway neighborhood is a late-night food hub. Diners can enjoy Back Door Donuts after 7 p.m.; Tasty Burger with affordable combos open until 2 a.m.; College Pizza's pizza, pasta, wings, and loaded fries until about 2:30 a.m.; and Dumpling Palace, which offers Chinese cuisine on weekend nights until 2:30 a.m.

In the North End, two 24-hour dining options, Bova's and Mike's Pastry, draw crowds for desserts such as cannoli and lobster tails.

The South End offers late pizza from Alexandria's and OTTO until 3 a.m. Ali Baba serves Turkish dishes like lamb and falafel until 3 a.m. daily.

In Southie, Chilacates serves customizable Mexican plates and drinks until 1 a.m., complemented by OTTO pizza, which is also open until 1 a.m.