Certified SmashEast Boston (Jeffries Point)Est. 2019

The Quiet Few

The Hell Yeah Burger
East Boston (Jeffries Point), Boston, MA·10 sources scored·Confidence: High
📍 331 Sumner St, Boston, MA 02128·📞 (617) 561-1061

East Boston's neighborhood whiskey tavern that moonlights as one of Boston's most-recognized smashburger spots. The Hell Yeah Burger's whiskey-marinated patties landed on major local and national lists.

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Smash Score
83SMASH
SCORE
Certified Smash
#-- Nationally
National Ranking
#-- in Boston
City Ranking
10 Sources
Scored Inputs
High
Confidence
Last calculated April 2026
Algorithm v1.1

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The Story

East Boston whiskey tavern, real smash intent.
A bar-first room with burger-first execution.

Josh Weinstein opened The Quiet Few in April 2019 in Jeffries Point, East Boston, as a neighborhood whiskey tavern built around the "Top Shelf Low Brow" idea. Chef Scott Jensen built a menu where the smashburger became the defining order, and by 2024 the spot was featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.

The Hell Yeah Burger uses two 4 oz patties marinated in spices and whiskey before hitting the flat-top, then layers American and cheddar, smoked onions, pickles, and signature sauce on sesame brioche. Boston Globe and Time Out both singled it out in city best-burger coverage.

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Context Note
The Quiet Few is primarily a neighborhood whiskey tavern. The Smash Score reflects the burger specifically, not a dedicated burger-only concept.
Score Breakdown

How the 83 Was Calculated

Critics 35% weight
82
Crowd 45% weight
92
Community 10% weight
77
Accolades 10% weight
0
RAW WEIGHTED AVG
81.20
QUALITATIVE BOOST
+2.00
COMPETITION BONUS
+0
The Burger

The Hell Yeah Burger

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Build
Double 4 oz smashed patties marinated in spices and whiskey before griddling
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Cheese
American cheese + cheddar cheese
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Bun
Sesame seed brioche bun
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Toppings
Signature sauce, shredded lettuce, smoked onions, pickles
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Price
$12.00
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Neighborhood
East Boston (Jeffries Point)
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Operation
Bar & Restaurant
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Established
2019
Locations

Find The Quiet Few

East Boston (Original, Only Location)
The Quiet Few
331 Sumner St
Boston, MA 02128
(617) 561-1061
Monday5pm-1am
Tuesday5pm-1am
Wednesday5pm-1am
Thursday5pm-1am
Friday2pm-1am
Saturday12pm-1am
Sunday12pm-1am
What Critics & Diners Say

Review Excerpts

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Perfect, simple smash burgers with fried pickles on the side.

Boston Globe
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The mighty Hell Yeah Burger is the move here.

Time Out Boston
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A smokin' smash burger and prime-time pesto mozzarella sammie.

Food Network - Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
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There's nothing better than a classic smash. We smash them hard on the flattop.

Phantom Gourmet
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They marinate the 4 oz smashed patties in spices and whiskey.

The Infatuation Boston
Accolades & List Inclusions

The Record

Boston Magazine Best of Boston 2022 - Best Neighborhood Restaurant
2022 - Boston Magazine
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Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives - Season 40 Feature
2024 - Food Network
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Top Boston Burger Lists
2024-2026 - Included by Time Out, Infatuation, and Boston Magazine
Our Assessment

Strengths & Caveats

✓ Strengths
Whiskey marinade technique differentiates this smashburger from typical city peers.
Strong editorial validation from Tier 1 Boston outlets and national TV.
Consistent high consumer ratings across Google, Yelp, and TripAdvisor.
⚠ Caveats
Bar-first concept with burger in a broader tavern menu context.
No reservations, no delivery, and limited parking.
Kitchen closes at 10pm despite later bar hours.