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    Carl's Steak Subs

    4.2 (572 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Greco Chicken sub and Giambotta cheesesteak sub
    Yueh Qi C.

    I want to start by saying that the portion sizes here are very generous -- the large sub is packed with meat and definitely a great value for the price. I came mainly for the cheesesteak, and while the size impressed me, I found the meat a bit on the dry side. On the other hand, the Greco chicken was delicious and something I would definitely recommend. Unfortunately, my experience with the service was not as smooth. I had placed an online order, and when I arrived, the cashier announced that their online system was down and they hadn't received any orders, but they would be honoring all online orders. However, when it was my turn, I was told they couldn't take my order after all and was asked to leave my name and number for a refund (he did take the orders for the person who was in front AND behind me). A few minutes after I left, I got a call saying that my food had actually been ready the whole time -- they just hadn't checked. It was a frustrating experience, but I'm hoping it was just an unlucky one-off.

    Mushroom cheese steak (small)
    Scott P.

    If you're looking for that old school cheesesteak, get your butt over to Carl's in Waltham. A most flavorful sub. Plenty of cheese and steak was the star. Tender and cooked to perfection.

    Greco Chicken and Cheese Steak. Hand for scale.
    Yickhong L.

    We ordered online and went to pick up the sandwiches but the guy at the counter said there was an issues with the online ordering system. They went to offer refunds which would be delayed to get back on our cards and wouldn't take our order even though they were taking other people's orders that were having this issue. While we were on our way back to our home they called and they said they made our order on accident so we went to get it. Overall, the beef itself was dry. The chicken in the Greco chicken steak sub order was the best part and it was still juicy. I've heard people say the market basket subs are better and I would have to say I agree.

    Chicken Quesadilla
    Jeff K.

    Very solid place to grab a variety of options such as subs, nachos or a quesadilla like I did. I liked the Chipotle sub the most, the quesadilla was solid too and nachos. Will try more in future.

    Carls special
    David T.

    In town for a Bruins game so we had to stop at carls for lunch. Carls is a small hole in the wall place with nothing but on street parking, no tables and no bathrooms. What carls does have is amazing cheesesteaks, large portions and super soft rolls. The most difficult thing is trying to decide which amazing cheesesteaks, salad, burrito to order. If you're in the area give them a try and I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

    Large Cheese Steak with lettuce tomato and pickles. Amazing, soft, bread.
    Peter M.

    I was visiting Waltham, Massachusetts for work. While perusing yelp I found Carls. I decided to give it a try and I'm glad I did. A fantastic cheesesteak. They did an amazing job with order notes. I ordered the spicy fries. They have an amazing Cajun flavor. If I go back I'm going to try their nacho cheesesteak. 5/5. I hope I'm back in the area to try again. Highly recommend

    Special steak sub - includes cheese and mushrooms
    Michelle D.

    After watching The Bear, we needed a steak sandwich. The steak special did not disappoint. The large is EASILY two meals. The small isn't small at all. It's perfect for lunch when you want to give yourself a little bit more. Not a ton of parking (street only). No dine in space.

    Yaasss, to the large portions!!
    chellz c.

    Hole in the wall restaurant with great food! 4 tables for outside seating. Super busy during lunch time, so you know it's a good food! Awesome customer service and fast! Cheesesteak was perfect, large portions too! Definitely highly recommended!

    Carl's special steak - Large
    John Y.

    I've been in waltham for so many years and I often forget about some hidden gems in the city. The problem with Carl's is that they have no parking at all. Its a hole in the wall sub joint and one would easily missed it if not looking for it. There are some limited street parking outside, but its very hit or miss. I've been going here on and off for the better of 20 years and the food has remained consistently good. Great even. Tonight, after a long while since I've been there, I got the Carl's Special Steak sub with no onions (don't judge!). It was phenomenal! I'm glad to see they still offer arm-length large subs. They don't skimp on the meat and toppings either. There was cheese all over! I forget to get salt and pepper but really it was not needed. I really should've only ate half of it for my dinner but could not resist the other half. Its so damn good! This place is tiny and there are a couple of outdoor seats only, maybe 4 small tables tops. The inside of the place can fit no more than 5 customers, comfortably. The staff were very friendly. The sub prices have gone up in prices over the years, but its inline with other places that give you far less. My large sub was $16 all in. Do yourself a favor and find a way to get to Carls! They sell hot subs, cold subs, fries and many more things.

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    food was good. place was not very cleanly though. cashier w/ curly hair was the best part, very handsome

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    Truly enjoyed the steak and cheese! The perfect ratio of cheese to veggies to meat! A small sub was the perfect size

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    I got the chicken parm sub and Budster and it was SO GOOD. Honestly one of the best subs I've ever had! Definitely recommend.

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    Great food. Really love the monsoon salad.. only downside is it so filling. Tends to be my only meal of the day!

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    The best as always! We got the "chicken Moab Bowl" and the "Mistake" Cheesesteak combo sub. So good!

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    1 year ago

    Many tasty things combined just right. They are fast, no nonsense and easy to deal with. Need to eat immediately or gets mushy

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    Overrated Phantom Gourmet tourist trap. No flavor...overpriced. quality is missing incredibly badly

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    Amazing food and huge portions! One of the best quick meals we had while visiting the area!

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    I love meeting up with folks here especially if you don't want the heaviness of a full meal! The…read morewhole ambiance with classical music and their menu of beverages, sweets and sandwiches. Everything I've tried here has been tasty. They have limited seating so I've seen it completely full if someone brings a larger group through the doorway. They have a bathroom that is keypad locked so if you've made a purchase just ask them for the #. The Hokkaido Toast sandwich was light and airy. The signature cream does make it on the sweeter side. It paired so well with the rose matcha latte which I've ordered twice now. The pastries and cakes look so tempting too in the display panels. I don't typically drink coffee but if I ever get there early enough I'll try the Crème Brûlée, Vienna Pistachio, or their signature latte. As a tea lover they also have some additional retail items for you to browse for tea steeping and gift sets. The only downside and maybe that's what makes it not as crazy busy on weekends as Tatte is that I want even more options. You can also order whole cakes too if one slice isn't enough. When it gets warmer I will try some of their smoothies and chilled drinks over ice!

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