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.

Sneaked our way into this place right before close since we didn't make dinner reservations nor…read morewanted to wait longer than an hour. However per my cousin, it was absolutely a gamble getting into Monica's due to its popularity. It's your typical Italian deli and stocked with many of yummy bites. I couldn't pass up the burrata special, holy cow, was this fresh. Every bite I wanted more. The balsamic had a lovely twang to it. Super fresh produce and fresh bread!! Can't beat it!

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.

You want the best sandwiches in Boston, look no further…read more You want the most expensive sandwiches in Boston, look no further. You want the worst restaurant seating in Boston, look no further. This place is fairly under the radar ... but those who know and don't mind the crazy prices and rude counter staff enjoy it. The restaurant itself is small ... and the seating is communal which absolutely is a pain in the ass. There is a back area with single seats and a ledge you can put your sandwich on but there are a lot of idiots who put their stuff on one seat and take up the other so nobody can sit next to them. There are several connected tables with 6 seats each. Unfortunately, you'll be sitting next to 4 or 5 strangers. The seating is the worst part ... if you can, it's best to grab your sandwich to go and bring it to a bench or somewhere you can eat it in a more peaceful setting. When it gets busy, this place is the definition of chaos. There is about 5 feet from the door to the ordering counter and the menu is impossible to read. Lots of backup and confusion about who is ordering, who is reading the menu and who is just standing around waiting. The sandwiches are worth the hype. Not sure if they are worth the price though at $20 - $30 per sandwich. (Pastrami is in the $30 range and something more simple, like buffalo chicken is in the $30 range.) You probably could get 2 servings out of a sandwich if you are a light eater ... sandwiches are big. This is one of those places that charges you a fortune and gives you too much. I'd be happy with a sandwich 25% smaller and 25% less expensive. The other gripe I have is that the sandwiches are the messiest I've ever had. Most have drippy Cole slaw or sauce on them and eating them is very messy. They have no napkin holders on the table and they give you only two napkins with each order. It's almost like a running joke. The counter staff is really rude and matter of fact. Given how many choices and combinations there, naturally there will be some confusion. And the place is loud when crowded, so they keep acting annoyed and saying, 'huh?'. If you have deep pockets and a big appetite this is a spot you should try. A lot of the corporate offices for big four accounting firms and high value companies use this place for catering. That's how I first found out about it. They also ship their sandwiches, which is interesting.

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.

The girl with the clear acrylic glasses gave me the worst service in Boston,…read more We ordered a hot buttered lobster roll and garlic fries. When I ordered, we had a conversation of how much we both liked garlic fries. They bring out plain fries and then wouldn't switch it out for me. Then the girl said I didn't order it. So I reminded her of the conversation and she said we talked about garlic fries but I never ordered it, wth? Then she gaslit me and said it's only fries, nothing to get upset about. Bad service, worst lobster roll and stale fries. No thank you.

My husband and I had some time to kill before an appt at Tufts. We were heading somewhere else for…read morea sandwich when we walked by this spot. The smell of bacon was too good to keep moving past it and we decided to head inside. Best happy accident!! Any place that has staff wearing shirts that say "Stoked for yolks" and has an array of pig decor- jackpot! The small menu was deliciously stacked with breakfast and lunch options; the griddle was sizzling, there's a drink fridge, and a spot to stand and consume. My husband got a turkey and I did a ruby melt; SO GOOD! I perused the menu, and the breakfast options all looked incredible! If you find yourself on this end of Tremont and you smell amazing bacon, follow your nose to Mike and Patty's - you will not be disappointed! Also, staff was super friendly! This place is a total package!

This restaurant is tiny (175 square feet) and only has 2 seats - which were both occupied when I…read morestopped by around 11:30am. There's a small park with shaded benches about 2 blocks away (Elliot Norton Park) which is a great place to sit down and devour the food. I ordered the Mission Breakfast Burrito and it was delicious. As of August 2026, the website lists the burrito as $14, but the price on the in-person menu was $16. I would give the burrito 4 out of 5 stars because of the way it was wrapped - about a third of the burrito was just egg and cheese and the toppings (avocado, red onion, hash browns, salsa verde, crema) were crammed on the other side of the burrito. If there was a way for the burrito to be wrapped so all the ingredients were more evenly distributed - this would easily be a 5/5 breakfast burrito. One random detail that stuck out to me was that their drinks in their refrigerator were very cold - no lukewarm sodas here! I would come back here to try their signature "Fancy" sandwich. Overall, this is a very solid breakfast spot in Boston!

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.

Classic New York Style Sandwich Shop. Great spot for a quick lunchtime sandwich…read more Order in person to see their daily specials.

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.

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.

Don't let Figaro's limited hours deter you from stopping by. Staff is extremely nice and helpful…read more Portions are huge and you can easily share a sandwich between 2 people. The Buffalo chicken wrap is top 3 I've ever had. Right near south station, I'm going to make a habit of stopping in more regularly. Thank you!

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.