I used to be more then a regular; a booster (as in supporter, not petty thief) of not simply Brancaccio's... but of Joe himself. A truly genuine, authentic salt of the earth guy. And one of the greatest chefs I've ever had the pleasure to know. And I've known my share of cats who made their livings and their names in a kitchen. From the very first day I discovered Brancaccio's I felt a magic a connection that I knew would change my life, make my belly really f--kin' happy and set my soul a-dancin'. On that first day Joe and I talked about the great food of NY; most of it gone but not forgotten by those who were of the time. We both lamented the lose of the legendary Zito's bakery on Bleecker. I can't tell you how long it had been since I'd ran into someone who even remembered Zito's much less was intimate with the place. I knew I was home. This was well over a decade ago. I won't go into specific things on Joe's menu that are worth trying because quite literally... everything is amazing. It just is! Soul satisfying beyond my ability to do justice to. I'd also like to throw out as an example of the humanity of the joint and it's capt. Joe... Joe treats his employees with respect, R E S P E C T as Aretha belted, dignity and the aforementioned humanity which is beautiful and virtually non-existent these days as far as I can see... and you can taste it in his food. That's just a big-ass Right On! Finally I like to say two or three things: First that as I initially identified myself as "used to being a regular" as and this is by no means a boo-hoo thing simply a fact... I fell pretty ill for a while and am just now beginning my reentry into the world. And as a matter of fact during the recent drag of days for me a thought kept slamming into the walls of my head and that was that I couldn't wait to once again sink my teeth into Joe's food. Well that day is here and I'm salivating at the thought. "I'll take one of everything my man!" Secondly, understand I've never written anything like this... I'm actually down on the whole review culture. So if this sounds at all "over the top"... or written by a cousin who Joe owes money to, get that thought right out of your head. All of I said is sincere and one from the heart. And lastly an additional "oh yea baby" to Joe's taste in music. read more

I had been waiting a year to come here after missing out on trying it while on a trip last year and I was so excited, I could barely decide which sandwiches to try. The owner has the typical New Yorker vibe--blunt and a fun character overall. We went with the chicken cutlet with prosciutto, artichoke, fontina, and herb sauce, along with the sausage with cheese and added broccoli rabe. Between the two, I'd get the chicken for sure. It was pretty tasty, but I must say I wasn't as blown away as I'd expected. The sausage sandwich got a bit soggy from all of the marinara (which I wasn't expecting based on the description), so I was less excited about it. It was way too much food for two people. Like one sandwich is plenty for two, but I got greedy with wanting to try too much. We had a ton leftover! I would have probably rated it 3.5 stars, but the German roach running around pained me to see and stole my appetite. I'd want to say I'd come back and try one of those delicious sounding breakfast sandwiches, but roaches are a hard sell for me. read more

Brancaccio's Food Shop - Chicken cutlet with prosciutto - Specialty Food Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Yuuum! Probably my fav ever deli sandwich - so punchy with garlic flavor and crispy yet chewy bread. I had the Chicken cutlet with prosciutto, artichoke & fontina cheese with herb hot sauce. Perfection! There was some prepared fresh pasta salad I had to try as well - super garlicky and delicious. Service was good, straight forward and friendly. Ambiance is no frills but very clean. It's all about the food - you have to try it! read more

Brancaccio's Food Shop - CHICKEN CUTLET WITH PROSCIUTTO, ARTICHOKE & FONTINA CHEESE WITH HERB HOT SAUCE - Specialty Food Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I don't give out 5 stars often, only about 10% of my reviews, but this place deserves it. This place is great. Know in advance that it's small, know it's ran by just a small handful of people, and it might take you a smidge to get what you want. But, in the end, it's worth it. My most recent time here I got the chicken cutlet with prosciutto, artichoke, and fontina cheese with herb hot sauce. Damn, this sandwich was good. I'm a big fan of Defonte's, Sal Kris and Charlies, Court St Grocers, Sonny's in Canarsie that unfortunately no longer exists, etc, but this place fits amongst the elite sandwiches of NYC. I will be back to get more. read more

Brancaccio's Food Shop - Specialty Food Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I love this spot so so so very much. Every sandwich I've ever had has been an absolute banger. Flavors are well balanced, bread is fresh and fantastic quality. It's impossible for me to have a regular order from here because I'm compelled to try the entire menu. It's been a delicious journey! read more

Great sandwiches, great price point! Never disappoints! Joe is the man! Don't come in with any buffoonery and be respectful of Joe, and his space and you will have no problems! Thank you to Joe and his staff for their had work and dedication to their craft. It definitely shows in the quality of their sandwiches and prepared foods! My favorite neighborhood spot! read more

This place meets my needs. All team members deliver outstanding service. Wasn't prepared to discover this gem here. Brancaccio's Food Shop shows competence throughout. Absolutely pleasing! read more

My new fav spot in Brooklyn!! Quickly when home MLK weekend and discovered this Italian shop in the neighborhood. Had the best egg sandwich of my life. The owner is so nice and welcoming! They make fresh pastas daily. The counter is full of deliciousness. Handwritten menus in beautiful script are posted. So many choices!!! Can't wait to go back! read more

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Me and my friend an eat buddy,discovered an Italian sandwich hero shop in Windsor terrace in Brooklyn. The front of take out restaurant looks like a hole in the wall.One of the tasty hero ,I ever had,I chosen a (BBT) it had tasty bacon,fresh broccoli rabe,tomatoes mayo on a seeded LT hero.the man behind the counter was helpful. One of the best breakfast sandwich I had. Will be back soon read more

Best sandwiches I've ever eaten. Period, full stop, just the best sandwiches. They take credit cards, but don't use any online ordering services (no Seamless, no Grubhub). They stop making sandwiches at 4pm so usually I'll call at 3:45 to order my sandwich, then I'll bike over to pick it up, and save it until dinner. Also: The most amazing breakfast sandwiches. Seriously, these sandwiches will change your life. read more

Great sandwiches! Especially the steak pizzailoa and the chicken special(chicken with prosciutto artichoke and fontina!

Old school feeling spot. good service and sandwiches, everything fresh made and well assembled

By far the best Sandwich shop in Brooklyn, maybe even all of NYC. It's a no frills, hole in the wall place with absolutely the best Italian Sandwiches you could ever have. A couple of must have recommendations is the Chicken Cacciatore and the Steak Pizzaiola. I would travel far to get a sandwich from here. I wish the sandwiches were bigger, but Ill take quality over quantity any day. read more

Brancaccio's Food Shop - STEAK PIZZAIOLA WITH HOT GIARDINIERA, BROCCOLI RABE & FRESH MOZZARELLA Absolutely amazing. - Specialty Food Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great service and awesome food! This was the best chicken parm sandwich I've ever had

Oh man. This place knocked my socks off. Like, I now look for apartments in this area because I would patronize this place every week. I went there back in February and got the artichoke & eggs sandwich with spicy herb hot sauce and mozzarella. The thing was steaming hot coming out of the plastic wrap, and greasy-delicious. Not cheap grease; I'm sure it was, like, high-quality olive oil mixed with mozz drippings. I ate that thing so fast I couldn't get a picture. I washed it down -- rather, I pregamed it -- with this little sugary pear drink that cost like two bucks. My wife got a meatball sandwich of some kind. She's a huge fan. We got a shot of that. I'm sure I'll return. read more

Brancaccio's Food Shop - My wife's meatball sandwich. - Specialty Food Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My family is moving to the neighborhood. When we stopped to pick up the keys we wanted some lunch. To say we are happy with our choice to get a sandwich at Brancaccio's is an understatement! We look forward to becoming regulars! read more

Brancaccio's Food Shop - Broccoli rabe, bacon, and tomato sandwich - Specialty Food Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I pass this place a million times but never tried anything.Today I went in n had to try the raisin n pignoli meatball. Haven't had one since my mom passed. She would make the best meatballs n the special ones for me n her. Not everyone likes them n my dad would said raisin n nuts belong in a cake. Anyway it was very good n as the owner joked it will never live up to your moms, true you can never judge food against what you grew up on. The sauce was a little sweet but very similar to my mom's. I would definitely come back to try the potatoes n eggs because I can't get that right either. Really nice friendly guy n everything looks delicious. read more

I'm not exaggerating when I say I just ate the best sandwich of my life--the pot roast with broccoli rabe & peppers. The roast was an actual slab of juicy beef, adorned with mirepoix, perfectly seasoned. I seriously can't wait to have another one. But also, someone needs to call the Michelin people & give Joe a star. read more

I have bicycled past Brancaccio's many times and so today I decided to give it a try. Brancaccio's is a tiny shop in Windsor Terrace that is very easy to miss. I went in and ordered a Prosciutto and Mozzarella sandwich, and then I bicycled home to eat it. The Prosciutto and Mozzarella were fine, but the bread wasn't very good and they put way too much Balsamic vinegar on it. My bill was $12 and the value was $10. Thank U next! read more

Brancaccio's Food Shop - Specialty Food Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I'd give this stop 5 Stars if the customer service was better because the food is great. But... I once ordered the ham and cheese on a croissant and despite not being in the menu description they threw roasted red peppers on it. I picked them off and It was still good but I don't want a breakfast sandwich with something on it that I didn't order. I ordered the same thing another time and asked there not be roasted red peppers on the sandwich and they listened-it was perfect. I've also had some of their pasta and veggies and overall the food is on point. When it comes to the owner and customer service...I've lived in NYC for 13 years and understand that customer service can lack even at wonderful spots-and we just deal with it. But this guy is a bit of a jerk. He's condescending and irritable. He treated a regular customer in front of me like family and me like I was homeless and needed to get out ASAP. They ran out of croissants and he got annoyed when I tried to order one of the croissant sandwiches as if I was supposed to know they were out of them. At that, the food is great. If they'd pair it with some warm customer service the place would be perfect. read more

Hello tasty sandwiches. Happened to be in the area and what do you know? We had a hankering for a sandwich for lunch. Thanks to Yelp, brancaccio's came into focus and yum, everything was excellent. Fabulous meatball sandwich, excellent chicken and artichoke sandwich, great sides, great rolls...fun combinations and prices are very reasonable for what you get. A really great option close to the fort Hamilton subway and Sean Casey. Pick up a sandwich AND a pound puppy. What's better than that? read more

Joe's oven roasted chicken is literally to die for... If I had a death row final meal I think that chicken(whole) and 2 sided with a Amber Bock beer would be on the top or damned near the top of of my list!! ijs imo Stopped off today 11.10.19 Wanted a hot sandwich... Joe recommend Rotisserie Pork Shoulder Ham Fontina Cheese and magical ambrosia gravy... Took it home and went to another dimension. Try it you'll like(love)it!! read more

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What more can I say that hasn't already been said about Brancaccio's. The chicken cutlet with artichoke sandwich is just perfect. Every bite is a harmony of chicken cutlet cut in strips with prosciutto, fontina cheese, artichoke and their hot sauce between a delicious sesame seed Italian bread. I've had Brancaccio's bookmarked for a very long time. Can't believe I waited so long. Just wish I lived closer so I could add them to my eats list. Nonetheless I will be making a trip out to this neck of the woods more often. It's worth the 30 min drive for sure! read more

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BEST sandwiches in the area!! My husband and I have tried several sandwiches and are obsessed. We can recommend: the BBT (bacon broccoli rabe BLT), roasted squash with red peppers and ricotta, chicken cutlet guac with balsamic vinegar and gorgonzola, Italian tuna, and chicken parm. read more

This place has become so Yelpfamous that they're considering renaming the borough to Branklyn, instead of its current form (Brokelyn, since everything in Brokelyn is expensive these days). What to get: Tell him what you like and he'll suggest something for you. Everything on the menu is interesting and unique and ambitious. What else: If you like innovative sandwiches, then Branc It On. It's already been Branced. Preparing all of these elaborate sandwiches seems like a brancless task. I hope the employees are well-compensated. I did enjoy the sandwiches from here. They're not too cheap, but neither is Brooklyn. They're served with a large amount of attitude and a side of sarcasm, but so is Brooklyn. I wasn't blown away to the extent that I'll stop in every time I'm in Brooklyn, but I will return. We got 2 sandwiches, one that I picked, and one that the owner suggested for me. Both of them were enjoyable. Certainly for those who enjoy innovation and little locally-owned spots, it's a must-visit. It's become legendary on Brooklyn Yelp, much like Defonte's, but very different. This is tinier, more intimate, more personal, and more tailored to your tastes. More imaginative too. I'd come here over any sort of chain sandwich place every single day of the year, regardless of price. I prefer the traditional Italian stuff like Graham Ave Meats (RIP :( ) and G & S Salumeria in Brooklyn, as well as the 3 or 4 legendary ones over in Hoboken, but if I want some kind of crazy prosciutto-egg-basil-pesto combination or anything similarly inventive, I'll come here. I was going to tell you how many amazing sandwich shops I've tried around the country, but I don't want to branc about it. When you branc in public they tend to accio to shut up. read more

Brancaccio's Food Shop - Make sure you branc some napkins with you caccio will need them. - Specialty Food Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Love this shop! Pop in every time I'm in Brooklyn. Everything is tasty & Joe is a true mensch!

This is by far the best place to get food in Kensington. Their sandwiches can feed two, are $9, and absolutely incredible as is all of the prepared food they make. The prices are more than reasonable, you can get a rotisserie chicken and two sides for something like $16! If you want to get a sandwich best to try early as they sometimes are super busy and run out of bread... because it's that good everyone wants it. Owner is always there and is a nice guy who obviously works hard which makes it a place you want to support even more. I only wish they were open later so that when I get home from work and don't feel like cooking I could go there and grab dinner! Bottom line, this place is great so eat there. read more

Brancaccio's Food Shop - Specialty Food Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This is my kind of place. It's a small space with a hard-working staff that does one thing: make good food. There's no pretension, no extraneous ornamentation, no bullshit. Everything is out in the open, because they've got nothing to hide, and it's like a well-oiled machine back there. Everyone is doing something useful from slicing meatloaf to baking eggplant to roasting vegetables to yelling out, "What's the bread crumb situation?!"* They are so busy I almost feel a little lucky that they stop and take the time to make me delicious sandwiches. The man behind it all, Joe, is going to be behind the counter when you walk in. He's happy to shoot the shit with you when the place is empty, but when there's a line don't waste everyone's time. Some might mistake his business-like attitude for rudeness, but the man is just trying to run a business. And as far as I can tell, he's running it the right way.** There's an extensive list of sandwiches (no cutesy names, just ingredients listed), and a solid list of prepared food for you to grab and go. So far, everything I've tasted is excellent. I once asked Joe which he would recommend between two sandwiches, and he told me that it's his menu. Nothing goes on it without him loving it. So just go with your gut. You know what you like, and if Brancaccio's has something you're into, I bet you're gonna love it. Personally, I'm a big fan of the meatball hero, the stuffed chicken breast, the farro beet salad, and anything with ricotta and/or broccoli rabe. Basically, the food is good. The music is also good. Brancaccio's is just good. Go. ____________ *Incidentally, The Bread Crumb Situation is the name of my new band. **As evidenced by his comments on reviews here, I've discovered that (1) he's hilarious and willing to tell people they are better off at Subway, and (2) he treats his staff right. They get health insurance and paid vacation/personal days/holidays, which is better than most employees in the food service world. Good on ya, Joe. read more

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This is a definite favorite of the local neighborhood food spots. Brancaccio knows how to cook, and I mean a lot of things, and he does it super well. A local food shop that sells a variety of dishes from pastas, to meats, and to vegetables, Brancaccio puts his own spin on everything. A pre prepared specialty food shop in a lovely lower part of Brooklyn, offers everything amazing starting from breakfast sandwiches, pasta dishes, grilled vegetables, rotisserie chicken, meatloaf, flourless chocolate brownie, bread pudding, mac n cheese, literally everything and anything you can name. It's a hidden secret of this little neighborhood that everyone should know about. It's easy to just walk in and find something delicious from here. Too busy to cook? This is a great solution. I am a huge fan of Brancaccio's sandwiches as well. His sandwich menu is available till 4P only. Prepared foods are available all day. The menu changes daily in terms of pre prepared dishes, but he has consistent dishes that are simply great. Simple and tasty, he uses the most soft, pillowy breads. The toppings are all a balanced and unique combination, whatever you plan to order. The prepared pasta dishes taste like home cooking. The roasted vegetables make a great side. All his pasta dishes are amazing. The glazed chicken here is top notch. I'd say his breakfast sandwiches, roasted chicken, and roasted vegetables are my favorite to get. Note, Brancaccio isn't opened on Tuesdays. He also may not be able to accommodate those who have really strict diets or specific allergies. The food here will be prepared as is or as noted on the menu. If you're too busy to cook, this is the perfect alternative because his dishes are all well-prepared and always fresh. I wish the sandwiches were available all day because they are probably some of the best sandwiches in town. Either way, Brancaccio is not a joke when it comes to home style meals. read more

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Great sandwiches. Very generous portions with great flavor. Recommended highly. Nice staff as well

my sandwich was absolutely amazing! headed over to Brancaccio's for breakfast in Brooklyn and wow! service was absolutely amazing, the man who helped us was upbeat and definitely left us with a smile! cute little store front with amazing sandwiches is a must!! read more

Brancaccio's Food Shop - a painting of a donut with a crown on it - Specialty Food Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Amazing food. Brancaccio's is one of those rare places you'll want to go to nearly every day of the week. My wife's favorite sandwich is the mozzarella caprese. I don't know if I could give a favorite but the chicken parmesan is unbelievably good. I'd also highly recommend the chicken special and the porcetta. You really can't go wrong with any of the sandwiches though. Not only that but the prepared food in the case is also spectacular. The orecchiette is fantastic. We really love the lentil salad as well, but lately we've switched to the chickpea salad. A lot of great options in there. Lastly the meatballs and sauce are really fantastic. I'll tend to get several of the meatballs a week and a pint of the sauce. Just really really delicious stuff. Highly recommended. read more

Place is a mainstay in this neighborhood and is popularized by the growing trendy hipster community. Reviews on Yelp are mainly about the owner, though I didn't receive any negative attitude from him when I placed my order. Menu is plastered on the front of the counter, varieties of sandwiches changes every so often. Ordered their famous Meatball Sub and the Pork Shoulder Cuban sandwich, paid at the counter, and waited about 10 minutes for my orders. Both sandwiches came out fresh and warm, even by the time I got home. The meatball sub was a bit mushy though; as the filling slided off once I took a bite. Cuban sandwich was pretty good and tasty. read more

Brancaccio's Food Shop - Pork Shoulder Cuban sandwich (top), and Meatball Sub - Specialty Food Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

It is quite impressive the quantity of dishes that they are able to crank out with a little space. I really appreciate that there are so many healthy side options. I really enjoyed the cauliflower roasted with a subtle garlic flavor, the roasted peppers were also very good. I had the prochitto and mozz sandwhich with a pesto added. Very good. My daughter had the meatballs, they're huge. read more

Truly one of our favorite places in the neighborhood. I LOVE the egg & cheese on croissant and hubby loves ALL the sandwiches here lol. All are delicious. read more

I once avoided this place because I thought the sandwiches were expensive and the Italian imports here are too small . I started giving this place a second chance recently and I feel its a lot better then I initially gave it credit for. For a start their food is really good and feels handmade. You can see all the chefs working in the shop preparing foods, like pasta and meatloaf, which is unique for an Italian food shop. Talking about the food, you can really get a full meal with greens, pasta and meat. Its all good and not too expensive if you a get a half pound of this or that. The owner here is very friendly as well and you will probably meet him if you go to the shop. He regularly chats with customers and tries to give you good service. That type of personal touch is what makes a place like this a staple of any neighborhood. I appreciate this place a lot more now that I have been to it more and tried some of their other food. Some stuff can get a little pricey but it's worth it I think. read more

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I stopped by for a quick bite. I tried their meatballs. The sandwich was pretty tasty but they skim on the stuffing while already being overpriced. The other reason I did not give this place a five stars is the owner/manager is a bit rude to the customers. read more

GOODNESS GRACIOUS! I'm so glad I don't live in this neighborhood or else I'd get fat off of this place! So a longggg time ago before I ever moved to New York, I was browsing some stuff to eat around the neighborhood by our airbnb. I read that this spot had the BEST SANDWICHES... and although I'm not a big sandwich eating, I was like.. "F it, why not?" And damn.... did I buy sandwich for days. From their meatball sandwich, pork shoulder sandwich, to whatever the heck other sandwiches they had on the menu. I wasn't the only one coming back multiple times to get those sandwiches... Then.. I went home to California and that was it (for a while). I came back to New York as a visitor and lived here for a couple years as well but much further away. The thought of that one really cool sandwich spot always popped into my head every now and then, but I seriously did not remember what it was called. Then recently the bf and I moved back to New York for good, and I could tell that that one magical sandwich shop was nearby our neighborhood. So I told him, "theres this bomb ass meatball sandwich place and I'm determined to find it for us" He LOVES sandwiches, and I told him that this place SHITS on IKES anyday. So... after a month of looking up.. random Italian words.. and weird spellings like Branchinos. Pinchinos.. so on so forth.. I know.. I just knew that it had the letter i and o somewhere.. I searched all over google, yelp, and instagram and... TADA...... a month +++ later I finally found it! I brought the BF here and he got the meatball sandwich. Joe actually remembered me from years ago (I guess I'm was a fein back then too)!! It was the best meatball sandwich we have ever had.. and it tasted even better the next day (yes, we had some left over cause we also happened to get another massive sandwich and 2 croissants.. which are BOMB AF too). The meatball sandwich is like... the size of my entire forearm, so definitely sharable. You can tell that Joe and his team puts a lot of love and effort into the food. You can also tell he gets a shit ton of regulars come in for their usual. You can bet I'll be back for that cheese croissant, meatball sandwich, and broccoli rabe! read more

Excellent sandwich! Smoked trout with broccoli rabe and grain mustard. Wow. I was needing a bonafide real-food sandwich made with skill and love. They nailed it. Will surely return. Open something in Bed-Stuy! read more

Gone are the days of the classic Brooklyn gourmet food spot and delicatessen. Growing up in Brooklyn those spots were a place to get some fantastic food, in a local, family like business. Welcome to the hidden gem that is Brancaccio's. This place is heaven to me. And if it's heaven, that makes owner, Joe, it's god. Having a vision of a classic Brooklyn joint, Joe created his business about half a decade ago, but the word of Brancaccio's didn't start blowing up until the past couple of years. The place is small, but that's fine. Take your food to go, or sit on a bench outside. Take it home, sit in your car, just don't expect to eat in there. There's so much to eat here. You could check out the menu online, but it's not updated often. So it can give you an idea but don't get your hopes up. The menu scribbled in the store is what they got that day. Things that could be had there on a regular basis are the meatballs (maybe the best in the borough), the pork shoulder cuban, stuffed chicken, pot roast, and broccoli rabe. I also love their breakfast sandwiches. I once had trout, with bacon, and cheese. Phenomenal! I once even came here for breakfast and lunch one day. Make a trip down here to grab some fantastic dishes, or go trough them for your next catered event. read more