I’ve lived in SD a number of years and have my favorite hole in the wall places, but am always interested in hearing about others. I like a wide variety, but I am looking for anything outside the norm (not your standard... (63 replies, last updated by stevewag23 November 23, 2009)

of 'em. always seems bland & mushy to me. while its not really new orleans food, i do love the drinks & burgers at Port of Call; as dank a hole in the wall as there ever was. those monsoons go down easy & will knock you flat.... (40 replies, last updated by underworld gourmet May 9, 2009)

Tim’s Tavern, 329 columbus ave boston, great burgers cooked over flame, real hole in the wall especially since surroundings have been gentrified, the first salvo in any boston vs ny burger war (36 replies, last updated by Hoagie4max September 29, 2001)

I’m always looking for holes in wall, joints and dives. Please, keep those recommendations coming! (37 replies, last updated by Philly Ray March 24, 2008)

three more places to mention: burger joint (open till 11:30 p.m. most nights) — it is quite literally a hole in the wall ... of a hotel lobby island burger and shakes (closes at 10:30 most nights) on sunday: shake shack in... (21 replies, last updated by nativeNYer April 22, 2008)

Mama’s. On Main St. in Port Washington. It’s a korean joint, in the same space a dingy old greek luncheonette used to be. Most of the greek pictures are still on the walls. The food is fresh, spicy & delicious... Mama... (32 replies, last updated by laylag November 5, 2007)

One more place – Maya Next Door in SF. It’s not quite a grimey hole in the wall, but they set up taqueria service for lunch during the weekdays at this upscale Mexican restaurant. I was pretty impressed with their... (26 replies, last updated by tiamarty April 15, 2007)

i’m hoping for some help – once a month my office goes out for lunch to a "hole in the wall" and we take turns choosing such a place. My turn is coming up pretty soon and since I haven’t lived in Calgary that... (59 replies, last updated by aktivistin November 4, 2008)

If you a want a real hole-in-the-wall, you need to go somewhere you may not feel safe. Like this taco joint. Has the best carne asada, carnitas and al pastor tacos in LA. Located in South-Central. La Carreta 1471 E Vernon Ave Los... (45 replies, last updated by chowmominLA December 10, 2006)

forget ambience, some of the best eats are at hole in the wall joints. one of my favorites is dino’s for their chicken plate- and for only $4.25! Do you guys know of any other hidden gems? (19 replies, last updated by tannazie November 18, 2006)

If you are seriously looking for hole in the wall places then I give you: Hole in the Wall Burger Joint 11058 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025 (310) 312-7013 Hidden behind the Winchell’s Donuts (basically on Bentley) in... (121 replies, last updated by bulavinaka December 28, 2008)

OK. You guys know I give pretty good reviews—at the very least they’re forthcoming. Have you ever had a food joint that you wouldn’t go back to because of poor customer service? Nasty waitstaff? Clueless? Look no... (2 replies, last updated by triggs73 October 17, 2009)

OK, got a flyer insert in today’s Sunday L.A. Times advertising a new westside burger joint, called Hole in the Wall. Located at 11058 Santa Monica Blvd. at Bentley, it included coupons for either free fries or a can of... (21 replies, last updated by debra October 7, 2008)

Still looking for great pizza in OC and I’ve tried quite a few too. Everybody have their own tastes and I like the family owned "hole in the wall" pizza joints. Here are a few of my favorites: Mama Cozza’s, Anaheim... (35 replies, last updated by BruinEric May 14, 2007)

Time for my annual migration from So. California. Any burger joints, or the like, along the I-5 corridor? (6 replies, last updated by jfrosenberg July 28, 2004)