GOD BLESS AMERICA...and this sandwich!! Never have I ever had a better sub in my life. The bread,…read morethe meats, the toppings; everything tasted like the best of the best! Walking through the front door is like walking through a secret portal to Italy (I'm not kidding). The smells and sights of fresh meat hanging from the ceiling is what I imagine heaven to be like! I ordered the Italian sub. First of all, it is HUGE in both length and circumference. One sub can easily be split between two people. The bread-to-meat ratio is perfect. I could taste each individual ingredient with every bite, which is a unique experience that only happens when everything is fresh and flavorful as can be. I think this place just ruined subs for me because no other will come close to being THIS good. If I were on death row, this sandwich would be part of my last meal. I feel like I cannot adequately put into words just how amazing it is. Do yourself a favor and check this place out sooner than later! :)

I came for the much heralded Italian sandwich and it did not disappoint…read more Small, 2-room shop on Salem Street, right next to Bova's Bakery, good for Italian provisions and artful Italian sandwiches. As the name "Mercato" implies, it's not a restaurant, so no place to eat, no place to "do your business" after, and if you've made it to the north end, you already know there's no place to park. -- Italian Sandwich: Long, soft bread, kinda like the kind you had in your school cafeteria, only a million times softer, a million times more crackly, and a million times better. Setting the base are oil, balsamic vinegar, lettuce, tomato, pickles, hots, and provolone. Italian sandwiches usually come flat-stacked or in a C-shape. Here, it's a fluffy stack, with the VERY-thin-sliced-to-order meats-- prosciutto, mortadella, salami-- piled generously but delicately, like tissue paper. More oil and balsamic on the other side seals the deal. It's a glorious sandwich that'll fill you up with the first half, but you'll want to keep eating the second half, because it's so good. The deep flavors of the meats comes through, and that's soft, crunchy bread is a delight. Pro tip #1: Get it with a small side of pesto. Have some bites with, some bites without. Pro tip #2 (in more ways than one): Plan your restroom visit at the nearby Boston Public Market. Pro tip #3: Plan your eating near the Paul Revere statue on Hanover Street, at the basketball court down Stillman Street, or on the Greenway down Hanover Street.

I'd heard of Sam LaGrassa's for years but had never managed to make it there. My first introduction…read moreended up being at a corporate event in Boston's Seaport district, where lunch arrived courtesy of one of the city's best-known sandwich shops. The catering was impressive. Before anyone even took a bite. Every half sandwich was individually wrapped and clearly labeled, with salads and sides neatly organized, making it easy for a large group to grab lunch without the usual catering chaos. The choices were wide and varied. We took our lunches upstairs to a rooftop seating area overlooking the Seaport, which made for a pretty great setting on a beautiful afternoon. I chose the Gobbler, and it lived up to the hype I've since read in other reviews. At first glance it sounds like a Thanksgiving leftover sandwich, but it's much more than that. The turkey was fresh and flavorful, and it was complemented by stuffing, cranberry sauce, spinach, pepper jack cheese, and just enough chipotle mayo to add an unexpected kick, without overwhelming everything else. It's one of those combinations that sounds busy on paper but comes together remarkably well. I spoke with several others over lunch, and they were equally impressed with their choices. That's always a good sign when you're feeding a crowd. It's one thing to make a great sandwich to order; it's another to deliver dozens of them catered while maintaining that level of quality. Since this was catered, I can't really comment on the restaurant itself. The service on the catering side, however, was evident in how thoughtfully everything was prepared and packaged, and the rooftop setting where we enjoyed lunch certainly didn't hurt. Needless to say, this won't be my last Sam LaGrassa's sandwich. I fully intend to visit the restaurant one of these days, and in the meantime I'll spend some time trying to recreate that Gobbler at home (maybe with sliced roasted chicken, but also with turkey when I have it). It was that good.

I've had this bookmarked for quite some time and finally made the decision to stop by. I ordered…read morethe Southwestern Pastrami (no bbq sauce) and my partner ordered the Chicken Mafia. He ate his fresh and liked it enough to want to go back. He felt it was big enough to split into 2 meals, which is a plus since the prices here are pretty steep. I had mine cold, so I didn't like it as much. The tomatoes made the bread soggy, but the sandwich was packed with pastrami. The pickles they give though... so good and a perfect bite in between each sandwich bite or a good lil snack at the end. I like how they pack everything for take out. The boxes are secure, they don't skimp on the sauces and wrap them in plastic wrap and the pickles are in mini ziploc bags to ensure the juices don't spill on everything. Very thoughtful packaging. Since I ordered for pick up, they do have curbside where you double park out front and they can bring it to you, or you can run in and tell them the name it's under and they'll hand it to you when ready. For a Tuesday afternoon, service is not fast nor slow. The inside of the restaurant gave deli vibes, which I personally like. It's quite busy and they have some cool signs and photos up. I'll definitely be back to try it fresh!

Pauli's is where I go in Boston for good and affordable lobster rolls. I like to get the hot…read morebuttered lobster roll for $32. The order comes with chips, but can be upgraded to fries or onion rings for an upcharge. If you have at least a group of 3, you can order the USS Constitution (28 ounce lobster roll) for $120. I'm also a fan of the Paulitician (chicken cutlet with prosciutto). The sandwiches here are delicious and a good portion for the price. Pauli's is always really busy, they do have some sit down tables and seats, but it's cozy.

Caesar chicken wrap was good, but fell apart when we opened the packaging. As you can imagine, hard…read moreto eat a wrap after it explodes open... 3.5/5. Turkey sandwich on their roll and the killer bee was MINT = 4/5. Fries were standard, 3/5. Place deserves at least 4 stars because the kid at the register was super nice and helpful.

Classic and well-known breakfast sandwich spot with a few locations throughout the greater Boston…read morearea! Well-executed sandwiches. It's a bit tight inside with not much seating and seems like more of a takeaway spot, which is exactly what I did. Staff are nice. The smell of the bacon inside is very enticing. I've been loyal to their Fancy breakfast sandwich which has fried eggs, bacon, cheddar, avocado, (pickled?) red onions, and mayo on toasted bread. While it is not life-changing, I still think it is a very solid breakfast sandwich that is well-balanced. I like the acidity of the red onions and the freshness of the avocado which balances out the oil and fat from the bacon and cheddar. But I would love to try their other popular items like a Mission breakfast burrito, the Crack sandwich, etc!

Small quarters! Pretty much just room to order at a counter. I suggest picking up and walking to…read morethe little park at the corner of Melrose and Church. I got the classic sandwich with bacon and it was amazing! Hash brown was also good!

We've lived in Brookline for several years, but have never tried this deli. We ordered three…read moresandwiches to go. I received a call with a question about my sandwich, which was incredibly thoughtful. The sandwiches were huge, expertly made, and super fresh with high quality ingredients. And, we had no idea that each sandwich came with an amazing half-sour pickle! What a treat! The prices are absolutely fair and 10/10 I would recommend. My only suggestion would be to have wraps as an option for the bread with some salad options (i.e. Greek salad wrap, caesar wrap, etc.)

" Don't forget the Cookies : For your work meetings"…read more The cookies they sell at Michael's Deli located in a bin near the cash register, are fresh & delicious. I had the honor to buy some for my meeting & they were a big hit . Don't forget the cookies for your work meetings.

Archie's is amazing. The guys are super friendly and welcoming and the food is super good. I've…read morealways said Boston needs more delis...this place is exactly what I mean and what I've been looking for. The chicken salad sandwich is insanely good.

Such a solid little deli spot in downtown Boston. The guys working there were really friendly and…read morepleasantly chipper. I ordered a chicken salad on a croissant with pickles, onions, and lettuce and it was really good. The best part is you can pretty much build whatever sandwich you want- breakfast or lunch. They've also got plenty of drinks, chips, and treats to choose from. Service is crazy fast too. They had my order ready in no time. There's a small bar setup with a few stools and a couple of tiny tables, so you can sit and eat quickly, but I wouldn't rely on getting a seat if it's busy or if you're with a group. My custom sandwich was $10, which felt reasonable. They've been around for 32 years, which says a lot. Definitely one of those local spots worth supporting. I'll 100% be back. Highly recommend.

Fresh ingredients for stellar sandwiches. Staff at the deli and cashier every pleasant , allowed me…read moreto customize my sandwich. Quick and friendly , large portions, delicious. Lots of bread/wrap options, vegetarian, vegan, gluten free sensitive. Specially foods, spreads, chips, drinks well stocked. Clean interior and contemporary design. Street parking not far from location. If you're in the area stop by for lunch , it won't disappoint. I think they have wine and beer also available.

I was treated badly. It was my firs time there. I went to buy a couple of food items. I tried…read moreordering a Mediterranean style sandwich in the menu and the guy who works there preparing the sandwiches insulted me for no reason. I could not believe it. Never have been treated that way. If he was having a bad day, he should have stayed at home. Why would I want to keep spending money there? If I could give it 10 negative stars, I would. I'm not going back there as long as the rude sandwich guy works there. If you happen to visit there, remind the rude sandwich guy to treat his customers better.

Me, Ben & Sean in town to see Red Sox. We went here for…read morelunch. I had the Reuben on Rye, just excellent. Owned & operated by a Jewish family, authentic!

The food was decent. I ordered a breakfast sandwich, and while it was good, it would have been even…read morebetter if it came with a side like breakfast potatoes or a small salad. The atmosphere is inviting and makes it a great spot to hang out with a group of friends. Service is straightforward--you order at the counter, and the staff brings your food to your table.

I wish there were more stars to give. I love this place - it's like going home, every time I walk…read morein there! The staff is so friendly & kind. I usually ask for Maro to make my sandwich, because that girl is good! She knows me! I walk into the restaurant & make eye contact with her & she's like "I got you ..." no words needed. Now, that is customer service! I wish more places were like this! And the sandwiches!?!? You have to try it to understand. There's a reason they were voted #1 in Boston! Heaven above! I love everything about this place!

This is the most expensive Sub place in the area that I know of. 20 bucks a pop…read more I had never been here before but always seen it next to the pork bun place I frequent. I got the Steak Pizzaiola It was a bit dry tasting but had everything In it I ordered and was wider than other sandwiches I usually get, nice portion imo. Worth about 20? perhaps It was alright but not great. Maybe I should have chose something different. Upon Entering there was already a line two people before me. 1 waiting for food and the other waiting to order. The workers were busy making subs. and it took about 5 min before the 1st guy got his food, the 2nd guy ended up leaving ordering nothing. After he got his food I waited another 11 minutes just standing there, every so often an employee would look at me and one finally said they would be right with me. over 10 minutes is too long. I thought maybe they have a lot of online orders? Another person came in after me and during my wait period to order he ended up leaving as well after 7 minutes. I used to actually own a sub shop in Plymouth a few decades ago that got very busy. If there is a long line of people coming in, take the order right away so they can just wait for the food. people dont tend to wait so long as I did and you lose money. This will keep them there. One issue I had was one of the workers a female was sweating profusely while making the food. dripping from her forehead down her nose and hitting the table. Her shirt had sweat all on it. I got a different employee that made my food thankfully , but I keep thinking about this and dont want to go back, this is a food safety issue. Its disgusting to be honest. This was my first time going there and I am a local. I think the sub variety looks good on the board but it took way to long to get the food. after ordering it was another 10 minutes. so altogether around 27 or so minutes. Becketts right around the corner very fresh subs and only takes less than 5 to order and get the food out, they are also busy all the time but much more efficient and friendly. I wanted to like this place and am sure many do but its just not for me and I also dont want sweat in my food.

Zaftig's catered our son's Bar Mitzvah in June and they did an amazing job. They were flexible,…read moresuper easy to work with, the service was great and the food was delicious. We were pretty stressed about the whole thing and they really made it easy, I can't recommend them highly enough.

I stop here whenever i get to Boston to visit my daughter. The matzo ball soup is delish & deli…read moresandwiches yummy as any other good deli i've visited! And they always seem to be stocked with the celery soda that is tough to get on the west coast. Go early especially on weekend when there always seems to be a line. Can't wait to get back here soon.