Chicken. Cutlet. Sandwich. If you want one you have to stop in to Defonte's. Make sure to have cash…read moreon hand because they do not accept cards, and if you're smart, you'll grab yourself some rainbow cookies before you check out. One long line for ordering but it moves quickly because they have a lot of staff. You order from your person and stay with them the whole time. They ring you up. Everything is fresh and so so good. No seating inside, but they have some tables on the side when you exit the building.

A little disappointed with my experience here…read more I ordered a hot roast beef with gravy and got a cold roast beef sandwich even after confirming with the lady at the register twice. My girlfriend has a sesame allergy so we asked for a roll with no seeds. They had no plain rolls but had a wheat roll. For some reason, the lady just decided to remove the seeds from the seeded roll and serve that. Those seeded rolls have seeds deep in the bread so we found tons of seeds in the bread still and couldn't eat them. Just feels very careless and these sandwiches ain't cheap. That said, the food was good, but how do you completely mess up the entire order like that?

Ok ok ok... I was starting to have a rough week of trying various new places to eat while on my…read moretrip. But! This 1 of 1 Sandwich spot brightened up my week. I live in LA and there's a famous steak sandwich from Matu which is delicious... this sandwich the number 5 roast beef w cheese, grilled onions, beef stock.... Is better. It surprised me. They greeted us kindly. I will whole heartedly recommend this for a sandwich craving. Lots of love.

The CBLAT is fantastic! This is the kinda quality that makes me pick a sandwich shop over bodega…read moreevery time. Fresh quality sub rolls with the option for seeded, THICK, tender meaty bacon and grilled chicken that I can taste the char on. They tie it all together with a stone ground mustard aioli??? FABULOUS!

The sandwiches here are pretty great! I really love their vodka chicken parm sandwich. It was…read morepacked with flavor. The chicken was crispy, and the bread was great as well. Definitely a very solid sandwich. The atmosphere inside is fun, and although there's limited seating, it's never been too crowded when I go, so I'm able to find a seat. The service is fast and friendly. If you're looking for a very solid Italian sandwich, it's worth checking out!

SOLID! Sandwiches…read morewere made fast. The bread had a nice chew. My wife had the Tony. It was perfectly constructed with a great crunch to each bite. I had the Al's cheesesteak. I generally like my cheesesteaks with a bit of a kick. So id had peppers on the side. This came with the peppers and it had the perfect amount of heat. Filling and decent price sandwiches. Can't wait to try the rest of the menu.

Joe is the man. He makes some of the best sandwiches you can get in Brooklyn. Can't go wrong with…read morefast service and a large selection of great sandwiches. Highly recommend! Just don't ask him to put imported pistachio mortadella with chicken!

Good sandwich and good service. I had sausage with pepper and cheese. Took our sandwich down to the…read morepark and had a nice day.

I saw this place on social media and knew I had to try it. It's made with corn flour so it's a…read morelittle different from your typical empanadas. I liked the papa con queso, but I preferred the carne mechada more. My favorite one was the chicken and cheese though omgggg. The puff pastry was delicious and it went so well together. Love the sauce too! It's such a cute place and service was amazing. We sat in the corner and it was such a vibe. Would love to come back and try different empanadas!

This is a small spot but the three of us loved it. For dining in, I personally don't recommend more…read morethan 3 (maybe 4, you can look at photos of the seating) but you could also take out and sit in a nearby park. I am an empanada fan, it's truly one of my favorite foods and they have an assortment of flavors to enjoy. Our favorites as a group varied - someone really liked the oxtail and mole, I really liked the potato and cheese and the pabellon. We also tried the morir soñando because I'm chasing the high of one I had at a cuchifritos spot in the Bronx and it might be a matter of preference, but this one was just okay to me. But def recommend the empanadas.

After seeing this go viral, I just had to... had to! Here was my experience in a late Monday…read moremorning AMBIANCE: Parking: Street parking. You might have issues finding parking since it's NY so I did ride share. Seating: None, just moreover a grab and go place. Vibes: Welcome to Brooklyn! Not as jampacked as Manhattan but still relatively close to many other things. The place itself is not too flashy. On other photos I saw a "Red Hook Food" banner but when I got there, there wasn't. But if you go inside and you see a huge spacious bodega and the right is "The Ocky Way" counter, you're in the right place! FOOD: Chopped Cheese - The Ocky Way (Recommend) Chopped cheese is a NY sandwich it's a cross between a burger and a Philly cheese steak sandwich. The seasoned beef is chopped and the cheese is gooey and mixed with fundamentals - onions, lettuce and tomatoes. What makes it "The Ocky Way" is is mix of the energy/delivery along with the remix of ingredients (based on request or standard changeups) such as changing the bun with a Jamaican patty. Pretty fulfilling bite, can last you two meals easily. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Great! I regret getting their names, but despite Rahim not being there, I appreciated their down-to-earth demeanor and their ability to carry Rahim's energy. TL; DR OVERALL: 4.5 Stars. Delicious food, creative food, reasonable price and chill energy. Yes there are so many things to do and eat here in New York. If it happens to be in the area and are a fan of his work, do check it out. Not as flashy I thought it'd be but the food and energy was solid Salute to Rahim Mohamed - General Ock and his team for their energy and serving the community. #AAPIOwned TIPS: * Neva neva neva forget to pick up a drink! * They also have a dessert location too! * The ocky way isn't just their remix on the food but also the delivery and presentation.

What the heck did I just eat?…read more A taco? A quesadilla? A hamburger? Some moments of reflection in my Lyft ride back home had me thinking many things about what I just ate here. Allow me to put it in perspective, this is gas station food on steroids. Located in Red Hook (and all it takes is to go outside and see you are in Red Hook), this nondescript bodega serves up one heck of a sandwich that will have you thinking, did I just eat that? This is not your ordinary New York bodega, this is the shop of General Ock, who sells various sandwiches in his renowned Ocky Way. So what is the Ocky Way? The Ocky Way is not just a sandwich with lettuce, tomato, and onions, it is also about presentation and style. The sandwich is made loudly with a flair for the dramatic, from the time your food hits the flat top to when it is center cut and put in a clamshell container. What about the food? It really is pretty good! I got the Chopped Cheese the Ocky Way and it was something I really enjoyed. I recommend you get it with the Jamaican Patty as that is what makes the flavors work best. You can also do it with a waffle or pancake or whatever bread you like. All you have to do is scarf it down. You can also put your own toppings on your sandwich if you want for an extra premium à la Farmer in the Deli style. Farmer in the Deli is another well known bodega in Fort Greene, known for finely chopping their meat into a sandwich, one I highly recommend as well. Even after writing this review, I still cannot believe what I ate here. Before I finish this review, I have to say one more thing. Neva neva neva forget to get a drink with your order!

Worth the hype! I wanted Lionis!! In the middle of this nor'easter. Now you know my standards are…read moreas legendary as it gets! The sandwich was packed and delicious, quality Italian bread! C u again very soon. This is not a hipster trap and it has REAL pork!!

I was really disappointed after reading the reviews. Ordered in the Italian, the chicken parm and…read morethe Italian beef. They looked good enough but were all surprisingly flavorless. Italian had no tang (and was somehow dry). The chicken parm had way too little sauce and the cutlets were a little thick (which together made it dry as well). The Italian beef was not dry, but not very tasty. It was weird. The place looks good so maybe just an off-day. But it means I need to keep looking for a true Brooklyn sub place that has delivery.

Zoller's is such a solid sandwich spot, especially if you're into variety. Their menu isn't just…read moreyour basic deli lineup, they've got everything from classic options to more elevated sandwiches like the Big Italian, Philly cheesesteak, grilled cheese, and even vegetarian choices like their Garden Grinder. What I really liked is that they also offer a sandwich + soup combo, which is perfect when you don't want something too heavy. I went with the chicken & rice soup, and it was exactly what I needed. light, comforting, and not overly salty, which I really appreciated. Overall, it's a great spot if you want options without feeling overwhelmed, and you can easily switch it up depending on your mood whether you want something hearty or something lighter like soup.

I dream about this breakfast sandwich. The cheese is so gooey and melted perfectly and the Taylor…read moreham adds a nice saltiness to the sandwich. I can't wait to try more on the menu!

Stopped by again but this time for Taco Tuesday happy hour! We ordered margaritas, tacos, nachos,…read moreand loaded fries. It was all great! The meat alternative (impossible meat) was also really good! It's a small intimate place where each table has a candle light. It can get noisy but that adds to the ambiance. Service was great!

Absolutely love this place. I come here from Manhattan for the food, the atmosphere, the staff…read more They always have game on the tvs. Food is stellar.

Brooklyn stays undefeated. Went to David's Brisket House -- a Jewish deli run by Yemeni Muslims in…read morethe middle of an Afro-Caribbean neighborhood. If that's not the most Brooklyn thing ever, I don't know what is. Same sandwiches, different blessing. Everybody says order the pastrami, so I listened like a grown man should. Pastrami on rye with spicy mustard absolutely slapped. Smoky, juicy, perfectly stacked, and messy enough to ruin your shirt with honor. Then came the beef brisket on rye with a cup of au jus for dipping... and brother, that dip should be studied by scientists. Pure perfection. Washed everything down with a Dr. Brown's root beer like it was 1957. No fake trendy nonsense. No deconstructed sandwiches. Just old-school deli greatness that punches you directly in the soul. Great food doesn't care where you come from -- it just brings everybody to the same table. That's New York. That's Brooklyn.

Wowowowowowow! Wow. I'm floored. I don't normally ever like brisket (which as an American is weird,…read moreI know!) by God did I love this place! The bread is sweet and tasty too. Our combination (we got the triple combo sandwich!) came with a side of au jus and our choice of condiments. Their Mayo is really good. Tastes like kewpie Mayo which is the best Mayo on planet Earth. Service was friendly, kind, and fast too. We got our sandwich within 5-7 minutes of ordering. They've got ample seating and weren't busy on a Wednesday evening. The establishment is clean and has nice decor too. Feels like a classic deli with a clean aesthetic but not too modern or gentrified.