These days, it seems like brunch tends to get equal billing with lunch and dinner. So many restaurants offer a weekend menu of a mix of breakfast, lunch and, yes, sometimes dinner items for those who are yearning for a hearty meal to start the day.

And it does seem to be particularly big among the upscale and high-end restaurants, though plenty of mid-range spots and chains do brunch as well. But what about places that serve up good, basic breakfast dishes that won’t break the bank and may not be fancy but satisfy the soul in a way that only a good breakfast can do?

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For that, it’s best to head into residential neighborhoods to find the local eateries where regulars go week after week. One of the better ones in Bost

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