Tuesday is National Grilled Cheese Day: Here are 9 standout sandwiches on the South Shore

Alyssa Fell, The Patriot Ledger
·3 min read

Are you a grilled cheese purist, or are toppings, dips and add-ons more your thing?

More than a quarter of Americans believe grilled cheese sandwiches should only have cheese and bread, according to a survey conducted in honor of April's National Grilled Cheese Month by food company Sara Lee. Not only is April grilled cheese month, but April 12 is grilled cheese day.

No, you really can't have too much of a good thing.

While some might be firmly planted in the "traditional" grilled cheese camp, the survey of 2,030 consumers, found that others are ready to shake it up with almost two-thirds reporting they would eat a "mystery" grilled cheese sandwich. With a few additional elements, the savory dish can pack a powerful punch.

Whatever your style, even traditional grilled cheese lovers can switch things up on April 12 with these nine standout South Shore sandwiches.

Jackie Hatch gets four grilled cheeses from the "Mom on the Go" food truck in this April 2020 file photo.
Jackie Hatch gets four grilled cheeses from the "Mom on the Go" food truck in this April 2020 file photo.

Mom On The Go

Various locations, $5 to $10

This Hanover-based food truck is nothing short of grilled cheese heaven. There are four grilled cheese options per day, though the menu is complete with 13 varieties ranging from Mom's Classic American to Mac & Cheese, Pulled Pork & Bacon to Apple and Brie & Cranberry. All sandwiches can be served on heavy white or gluten free bread. Sides are also available.

Study Hall 101

Kingston, $15 and up

This collegiate themed restaurant adds a twist to shareable plates. The "Adult Grilled Cheese" is complete with sautéed mushrooms, sundried tomatoes and arugula. If that's not enough, lobster, bacon, buffalo chicken, pork belly and short rib can be included for an additional cost.

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Circe's Grotto

Scituate

Want grilled cheese 'Circe’s Style?' Circe's Grotto's grilled cheese is made with smoked gouda, avocado, tomato and sharp white cheddar or jalapeño bacon.

Hot Honey grilled cheese at Honey Baby on Court Street in Plymouth, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022.
Hot Honey grilled cheese at Honey Baby on Court Street in Plymouth, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022.

Honey Baby

Plymouth, $13

Honey Baby serves small plates and specialty cocktails. They offer a Hot Honey Grilled Cheese on toasted artisan Tuscan bread with melted brie and havarti, truffle fig and fig and berry jam.

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The Epicurean Kitchen

Hanover, $8 to $10.25

This establishment offers six grilled cheeses, including a kids grilled cheese. Other options are the Summer Grilled Cheese, with cheddar, ham, pear and honey mustard, Classic Grilled Cheese, Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese, Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese and a grilled cheese of the week.

The prosciutto and taleggio grilled cheese at Madre Osteria & Bar in Milton, shown on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, features fig, parmesan, taleggio and focaccia.
The prosciutto and taleggio grilled cheese at Madre Osteria & Bar in Milton, shown on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, features fig, parmesan, taleggio and focaccia.

Madre Osteria & Bar

Milton, $14

Madre Osteria hopes to bring a taste of Tuscany to the South Shore, with it's grilled cheese, which comes complete with fig, parmesan, taleggio and focaccia.

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3 Brothers Bar & Grill

Hanover, $12

Check out the 3BG Grilled Cheese; made with three cheeses – American, provolone and goat cheese – this isn't your average sandwich. It comes with spicy honey and spinach.

Dillon's Local

Plymouth, $14 and up

In the sandwich section of this Plymouth menu you can find a short rib grilled cheese with cheddar and American cheese on sourdough bread. All sandwiches are served with chips that can be switched out for steak fries, sweet fries or tater tots at an additional cost. Gluten free bread is available for $2.

Wheelhouse Diner

Quincy, $8 to 13

Wheelhouse Diner has grilled cheese galore, with their own section on the menu. There are 12 options that range from a classic grilled cheese to California Grilled Cheese with tomato and avocado and the Burger Grilled Cheese with a burger patty and caramelized onions. They come with a pickle and fries.

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