Arthur’s Paradise Diner

A hole in the wall? No no no a gem in the heart of Lowell! They are open now on Sunday’s!
If you love supporting local business’s and want a great experience this place is a must. I love everything about it, the ambiance and the service is great. They stay true to who they are. The portions are great! They preserved the history in this place. The food is also very delicious, and you can’t go to arthur’s without trying their famous boot mill! It really hits the spot but not the wallet! The prices can’t be beat! It is cash only, so I would recommend going to the atm before and there is free one hour parking next to it! Definitely a gem.

Great greasy hole in the wall breakfast joint that is cash only. Made famous for their breakfast sandwich called the Bootmill. Fried egg, hash browns, cheese, choice of up to three meats.(single, double, triple) bacon ham or sausage or all of one type. Basically a heart attack in a Bulkie roll. Oh the pleasures of life.
I used to drive 20 min here out of town before school in the am just to get a Bootmill and if I would run late to home room then I would have to buy my teacher one as well ;)
Very much recommended for breakfast and for lunch head to Esspresso pizza, right down the road for the best pizza around.

Small little subway car where you can get a solid breakfast sandwich. They are cash only so come prepared. Bacon egg and cheese was tasty on a nice soft English muffin. I saw on the menu that double meat is an option for like an extra $ 1.00. I think I’ll double up on my next run!

I don’t get the hype. You pay upwards of $ 7 for an egg sandwich with home fries in it. I could make a similar sandwich at home for $ 1. Better yet… Go to the Deli King in Tewksbury for their BootKing sandwich. It’s better AND cheaper.

One of the most influential dining experiences. That sums it up!

Breakfast classic place right downtown in Lowell MA. Make sure you get the loaded Boott Mills sandwich with egg, home fries, bacon, sausage, ham and cheese — the more you put into it the better it tastes!

This place looks like a dive when you first walk in and I probably would have walked out again if I hadn’t called before we arrived. The gentleman that I spoke to was friendly and kind on the phone so I figured we’d give it a chance.
The place is old. And could use a face lift. It is not very big inside so we ended up taking over two booths. Thankfully it wasn’t too busy.
Our server was great. He was fast, friendly and efficient. He was nice to my kids and joked around with my father-​in-​law. Our food came fast which is necessary with little kids. While I HATED that they used paper plates, the food on the plates was great.
I was pleased with this place. I would come back for sure.

I loved this little diner. I was told people come from all over to have their boothill sandwich and I can see why! The sandwich was huge for such a low price. I couldn’t even eat the whole thing!
Very friendly staff and great food for a low price. Couldn’t ask for much more.

The Boott Mill sandwich. Served on a bulky roll, a Lowell take of the Bacon, egg and cheese by adding potatoes. Great taste and huge sandwich. I can never eat both halves. I usually ask for Bacon well as it can be a little softer otherwise as well as remove some of the potato as those can overpower but wow. Yummmmmy in the tummy. Perfect for a growing teen, which I have two.

Every time I’m in Lowell, I just HAVE to stop in and grab a triple Boot (triple meat Boot Mill Sandwich)! There’s nothing better!

Like eating off of paper plates? You better. Like being cramped in like sardines with a loud atmosphere to boot before your morning coffee? If not, then this really isn’t a place for you. If you want a solid, hearty breakfast cooked up by a bunch of really friendly guys behind the counter… then head on over to downtown Lowell.
Unilocal brought me here but it was tough to find parking at first. I didn’t want to risk parking at the condos across the street for fear I could get ticketed or even worse, towed. So I went around the block at least twice attempting to find a place. Thankfully, someone who had just dined at Arthur’s was leaving right outside of the diner itself and I patiently waited for them to leave so I could pull in.
I didn’t like the idea of having no menu and felt a little intimidated given how busy it was. I stood there like a dope for a minute or so studying the menu above the grill before finally waddling my way down to the end of the counter and find the last remaining seat in the cramped diner car.
One All-​American for $ 7.00, please. A ham steak including the bone, two eggs over easy, potatoes and two slices of toast. The potatoes could have used I don’t know, more paprika or garlic… they were very run of the mill and bland. The ham steak was the standout here and I did love that it was a bone in and not some inferior slab cut off some supermarket, underwhelming piece of pig. The toast was just that, toasted. And the eggs ran amok throughout the paper plate so I was able to dip just about anything I wanted to in pool of yellowness.
The gentleman on the griddle asked me if everything was ok and another younger guy made sure my coffee was full and that I got the cream/​sugar/​ketchup I asked for. Parking sucked, it was crowded, loud and they started turning away customers at 11:45 so I’m glad i got here when I did. It’s super no frills and a throwback to dining in a tiny car elbow to elbow with a vast swath of people from around Lowell. But I’ll tell you one thing, you won’t leave here hungry and will likely have a smile on your face.

This is a small and classic dinner that can only took a dozen people, but every morning it would be FULL! This place have one of the Best sandwich I have in Lowell — Boot mill sandwich, with carefully cooked egg, topped with cheese and backed potato plus bacon + sausage + ham. Just one bite will satisfy my picky appetite and whole sandwich will give me an energized morning! You don’t need to trust me, just go and see. The crowd will make you believe. The few set back of this place is they only take credit and it’s hard to park. Better call before head and take to go.

I once lived across the street from this place and gained a few pounds from eating there so much. The service is fast, the space is small and intimate, and the food, the Boot Mills Sandwich, their omelettes, their everything is stellar and I rank them as my favorite dinner in Lowell. Owl Dinner is a close second. Stepping into Arthur’s is like stepping back in time. The location is perfect for you to walk out and take a nice walk along the canals or stroll through Kerouac Park. Awesome food. Yummy yummy.

Ordered like a boss: «Two triple boot mills with an apple juice and water on the side please.»
Answered like a boss: «Cash only please»
Food:
A boot mill is a sandwich that’s actually built from a normal breakfast. It contains homefries, meats, and egg in between two buttered buns. A TRIPLE bootmill is the size of a small puppy, and tastes delicious. There are many establishments in the area that sell similar sandwiches by different names, but this one is by far the best. The sausage tastes premium and the home fries don’t feel pre-​cooked.
Atmosphere:
It’s about the size of a trolley-​car, which isn’t very big. It looks like a max of 15 people can be in here without awkward touching. There’s only ambient noise from talking and maybe a radio.
Staff:
The cook, and the waitress… because any more people would be a traffic jam. They’re casual enough, and are very prompt about service. Can’t see it getting too difficult in here since it’s not as big as other diners in the area.
Final Thoughts:
I would definitely come here again if I wanted a boot mill, parking’s a little tough but you can park in the adjacent garage.

This place is closed on Sundays and that makes it difficult for me to get here, as I work 6 days a week. I LOVE diners, and where there is a will, there is a way. Let’s just say that I was conveniently «sick» on Saturday, and leave it at that. The weather looked good so, I was off on my Harley to pay a visit. The diner has been at this same location for 84 yrs. and it does show its age. A little paint would do wonders for the place. The inside was more of the same and kinda dirty too. I think that the janitor punched out 83 yrs. ago and hasn’t returned. But, this could be a 5 star venue in some parts of the planet, I’m sure. Paul is the man here. He does it all and has been for 11 yrs. now. Super personality and friendly, we had a great conversation about everything. The menu board is small and the choices are somewhat limited. I did spot an interesting choice though, The Pawtucketville”. It’s a breakfast sandwich of sort, only a little different. Eggs, hash and cheese and bacon, folded up and served on wheat (my choice).Presented on a paper plate, it was really very good. the coffee was a little weak for my liking but that’s okay. All in all I liked the experience here but can only give it 3 stars because of the lack of basic cleanliness.

This is a must visit breakfast place! This is the real deal when it comes to diner car dining. This is the kind of place you recommend to someone looking for that no frills, gritty, greasy spoon experience.
I came here just to try the legendary Boot Mill Sandwich and I wasn’t disappointed.
This place took me back to the simple time of the working man. You know, the mill-​workers that busted their humps for hours on end, going home covered in soot and sweat. The kind of work I remember my dad doing.
Apparently, that’s where The Boot Mill sandwich gets its name from. The Mill Workers that used to come here for a quick and filling breakfast. The sandwich apparently dates back at least 30 years.
The staff here are personable and the guy on the grill seems to do just fine pumping out 6 or 7 Boot Mill sandwiches at a time.
There’s no parking and no bathroom and the menu pretty much stays the same.
Just for kicks Google «Boot mill Sandwich» and see what you get. It appears on to-​do lists and attractions to see in Lowell.

Arthur’s Paradise is part of what makes Lowell the great city that it is. Walk in the door and you’ll be greeted with a friendly smile, and that greasy spoon diner smell in the air. The Boott Mill Sandwich is the staple dish — egg, cheese, hash browns, and choice of meat on a bulky roll. There are plenty of other places in the city that have tried to copy it, but Arthur’s is the original.
The atmosphere is no frills, the place is housed in an old diner car. There are about a half dozen booths, and maybe 10 stools at the counter. While you dine there’s a good chance WCAP (local radio station) will be playing in the background.
Aurthur’s is mainly a breakfast place, but they do have a couple lunch items like hot dogs and burgers on the menu.

Granted, I haven’t had anything except the double meat Boott Mill Sandwich, but it is worth the $ 5 offering for a genuine stick to your ribs breakfast meal.
I also enjoy the fact that it is an authentic Worcester Diner car#727, circa 1937.
When I went the clientele was a combination of Lowell High students, construction workers, and local suits. The takeout business (myself included) was incredibly brisk.
Who could resist having egg, sausage, cheese, and homefries in a roll… although a sandwich, it is still difficult to consume while driving.
But this is a business primarily built around one breakfast sandwich, and does it well.
Pictures attached. Highly recommended.

Mmm boottmills! I remember boottmills being so yummy when my brother used to buy them for me, but my recent trip back w/​a friend wasn’t as tasty as I remember. It basically tasted how ham bacon cheese and potatoes oiled up in a bun would taste like! We also got blueberry pancakes, which were yummy! But if I’m in the neighborhood and I can catch it when it’s open, there’s no doubt I’m stopping by! The owner who is also the cook is super nice! Def. go for the experience! Only thing that stops me from going is the lack of parking. I hate parking-​anxiety; they only have side meter parking, what a bummer! Prices are around $ 5 – 7, you’ll never spend over $ 10/​person unless youre pregnant with quintuplets or something! I like this place, will be back very soon.