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Dogs allowed

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I've been coming to My Hero Deli for years and was a huge fan of the previous owners, Dominic and Anthony. They created something really special, and I'm happy to say the new owners, Chris and his partner, have totally kept that spirit alive. They're super hands-on and really care about the place. The food is just as amazing as ever actually, maybe even better. Everything is super fresh, the sandwiches are massive, and the prices are still really fair. The staff is great too, especially seeing familiar faces from back in the day who still know exactly how to make everything the way we all remember. The place has had a nice update, and the new kitchen setup is awesome. I think the old owners would definitely be proud of the improvements. Also love that they're open seven days a week now no more showing up on a Monday and being disappointed. This place has always been a favorite, and I'm so glad it's in such good hands.

The Champ with 'the works' :)
Lauren S.

My Hero is an old school spot with old school charm, and it's a forever CLASSIC! I've been coming here for quite some time, it's basically a Long Island institution, but last night we stopped by since it's been a hot second, and the sandwiches were just as iconic as ever. We shared their famous chicken club with melted provolone (you will love that twist), and the breaded chicken cutlets, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and bacon make this club the cult favorite that it is. (I'm all about the bacon for the crunchy, textural, flavorful contrast.) We also shared their Italian sub, aka The Champ, which is filled with Italian meats along with 'the works.' You guys, if you do anything, savor the WORKS. Their blend of shredded lettuce, tomato, onion, oil, vinegar, and oregano is absolutely everything. (I like letting it sit for a bit so the bread gets soggy from all the oil and vinegar goodness, too.) Honestly, I could see having a BLT with 'the works' and being one happy camper, but I digress...LOL. If anyone is looking for an authentic, high quality deli, look no further than My Hero in Merrick. They are a staple through and through.

Roasted Pork, Broccoli Rabe & Mozzarella on garlic bread
Eva Y.

"My Hero" has been a Hero Lovers icon for many years! The variety of hero's are endless and the new owners have been keeping up with the times and adding some trendy new varieties to their menus! However, one of my all time favorites "Roasted Pork, Broccoli Rabe with melted mozzarella" was better than before! Today was the first time I ordered it that it was not soggy from the broccoli rabe. Each ingredient was perfectly placed with symmetry. Every bite was perfection from start to finish! It was such a delight that I had to take a pic after taking my initial bite so that I could let the new owners know how much I enjoyed it! So Delicious, you gotta try it!

Beautiful hero
Frank M.

Never fails, you can always get a solid hero from this place love sandwiches and one of my favorite is the Bocachini. If you're gonna order the legend, make sure you're hungry. It's about 3 pounds of meat. It is unbelievable.

Chicken club hero with honey mustard
Andrei L.

Seems like My Hero has been a pretty big local spot for a long time and I've been wanting to try it for a while. With that in mind, I was able to finally get their heroes a few times over the past year. The place is very much a grab and go type of place that is small and cash only. A good thing I've noticed is that their prices seem to include tax. The sandwich I've been getting is the 'chicken club', which has chicken cutlet, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo ($13). I usually substitute honey mustard for the mayo though. I pretty much have nothing but good things to say about the sandwich. First off, the full size sandwich is huge - enough for 2 meals probably. And that's exactly how I like my heroes. The chicken cutlet is breaded nicely and fairly thin. They pack a lot of it on there and the bread also has been pretty fresh every time. It all comes together perfectly and definitely one of my favorite cheat meals in the rotation. The only other deli on LI that I frequent occassionally is Cherry Valley and I think the sandwich at My Hero delivers significantly more quality and quantity at the same price. So I'd give it 5 stars for the time being.

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Thanks for the great review NJ it’s greatly appreciated

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Me and my family have been going here for over 25 years. As good now as it was 25 years ago!

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Thanks for the great reviews Linda they greatly appreciated

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Great food great service! Definitely will order again ! Always satisfied with tips place !

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Hands down best chicken finger hero around, I have been coming here for over 15 years, nothing else like it. Park on the street and walk

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this is where you can taste one of long islands best heroes. small spot but big quality my go to on my breaks

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4 years ago

The absolute best sandwiches!!! Just bring cash as they don't accept debit or credit cards.

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Sandwich was OK. Nothing special. Not sure what all the fuss is about. They don't use Hellman's Mayo so took one star for that.

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Friendly people good food . Family owned and run. Very kind and personable peeps . They makes 'eggs all day' too!!!!!

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Best place for a hero. I love the champ.. old school. Lines out the door! Cash only

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Boswell's Deli of Merrick - supposed to have fresh mozzarella roasted peppers balsamic & eggplant. I honestly which I just returned it .

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Seems like the reviews are way too high for this place ... I agree with Frankie a few reviews down…read more. I wanted a vegetarian option they only had an eggplant mozzarella roasted pepper wrap which sounded amazing the only problem it was basically all dry eggplant ... that's all you tasted , can you guys stop being cheap with your sandwiches and add a decent amount of dressing and fresh mozzarella, I had to post a pic cause I couldn't believe it myself .

I walked into Boswell's for the first time and the atmosphere immediately felt off. The employees…read morestared at me the moment I walked in, and it made the whole place feel unwelcoming. One guy kept looking me up and down, another looked irritated before I even said anything -- overall, the vibe was uncomfortable. When I went up to order, the man at the register got annoyed because I took a moment to decide. He slammed the register shut and muttered something under his breath, which didn't help the interaction at all. I ordered the "Psycho Chicken," which sounded great on the menu -- chicken cutlet, bacon, mozzarella, and chipotle mayo. But the execution wasn't there. I asked for a hero and got a roll. I asked for the sauce on the side and got a sandwich completely drenched in it. The chicken wasn't sliced, so it fell apart immediately, and they forgot the bacon entirely. On top of that, I waited almost 30 minutes for a $15.50 sandwich that didn't taste good. What really threw me off, though, was what I noticed while waiting. I saw employees vaping right in front of the food, and I watched them handle money and then touch the food with the same gloves -- which makes wearing gloves pointless. On top of that, the staff seemed irritated with each other the whole time, like nobody actually wanted to be there. The place feels rundown, the service is uncomfortable, and the food didn't deliver. Based on what I experienced, I wouldn't recommend it.

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