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S&L Subs

4.4 (174 reviews)
InexpensiveDelis, Sandwiches
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Updated 2 months ago

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Good for kids

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I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich with lettuce, tomato, bacon, Swiss cheese, mayo, ketchup, and ranch, and it was phenomenal!

Today was my first time visiting S&L and I have nothing but great things to say. For starters, my sandwich was absolutely delicious! The size of this sandwich is huge and so good, great for sharing! The staff is absolutely amazing, probably some of the best service I have received, they make you feel so welcome and loved! They shared some recommendations with me, so I definitely know what to get next time! Mary and Fran were extremely sweet and welcoming. The restaurant was very clean and the staff also made sure to check in on me and see if everything was good. 10/10 recommend S&L to anyone looking for a great bite to eat. I can't wait to come back!

Dry chicken Kabob salad
Karla P.

I ordered a chicken kabob salad & the chicken was all dry & the salad wasn't even fresh. I wouldn't recommend this place!!!

Massive Sandwich (Sausage, Egg, and Cheese)
Robert W.

During a recent visit to some friends in Chelsea, I wanted to pick up breakfast for everyone and found this place on Yelp so I decided to go here. It's a very unassuming sandwich shop that's quite easy to miss. My friends have lived a few blocks away for a year and never even noticed this place. Inside the shop, there are a few seats, but it is definitely much more of a takeout place. It seems like most of their orders are for catering as well. When I got there, my order was taken at the front by a very kind woman. I ordered a few sandwiches and fries for about $50 total and then was told it would be about 10 minutes. Lucky for me, there was a Dunkin a short walk away so I went to grab some coffee. Once I was back, it was just another minute or so for my food. The sandwiches are MASSIVE. I mean these were the biggest subs I've ever seen and I included a photo below with some hands for reference. I ordered a New Yorker for myself and then 2 other breakfast sandwiches for my friends which I did not try. The New Yorker was incredible - nice meaty, cheese, and carb heavy - the perfect meal for a long day ahead or as a hangover cure - an absolutely fantastic sandwich. The sandwiches are definitely too big to be just 1 meal. I stretched mine out for just 2, but could easily have been 3. This easily helps to justify the rather expensive cost of a single sub. The fries were really good too - they were the sort of double fried ones with all the crispy bits on the outside. Definitely a great local spot to visit, I highly recommend.

Storefront

What an amazing family business! If you are staying anywhere around Logan International you have to go here! We had a one night hotel stay at the Revere Hampton Inn but wanted to go out and eat before we settled in for the night. Found S&L Subs on Yelp and decided to give it a try. We are so glad we did! They treated like royalty! It's mainly a take out business but we wanted to eat there so we sat at the few stools that were there. We are so glad we did. They brought us samples, talked to us, shared family stories and were the best hosts you could imagine. It was a great send off to our 10 day road trip of the northeast. The food was spectacular! Meatball sub was amazing and the walnut, cranberry chicken salad sub was delicious. The half sandwiches were huge, so be ready for a feast! It's not often in today's world that your expectations are exceeded. I would give them 10 stars if I could. We left feeling like long lost friends! Give them a try!

One of the, if not THE best, sandwich shops in Boston. These subs are incredible, huge, tasty, and quality. Not to mention Fran and Stephen are some of the most stand up people I've ever had the pleasure of speaking to. If you're in Chelsea, or even downtown, this is the place to go for a sandwich. Oh and did I mention the prices are great.

Steak Tip Caesar Salad

Amazingly priced & tasting steak tip salad! Steak was so tender they cut with a plastic knife! Fran is the BEST she recommended it knowing how much I love steak tip salad!

Steak and Cheese Sub
Jayjay S.

Amazing food, fast service, and hands down the best steak and cheese in Massachusetts! I stopped by S&L Sub and was absolutely blown away. The steak and cheese was cooked to perfection -- tender, flavorful, and packed with just the right amount of melted goodness. The service was incredibly quick, and the staff was friendly and efficient. If you're looking for a top-tier sub experience, this place is a must-visit. I'll definitely be coming back for more!

I can't believe that they cooked my corn beef before they put it in my sandwich. They absolutely ruined it.
David R.

So all day I've been thinking about having an awesome corn beef sandwich. I decided to go to S&L subs. Unfortunately, my day was ruined at 4 PM when I finally arrived at S&L subs. I ordered a corn beef sandwich with a couple extra slices of pickle snd when it arrived. It was hot and cooked. They ruined my corn beef. I was beside myself when a cooked corn beef sandwich came over to my table for $17. I wouldn't have paid two dollars for the sandwich. I mentioned to the young man behind the counter that handed it to me, I said, why did you cook my corn beef? Why is my sandwich hot? A corn beef sandwich at any Jewish deli in the world unless you order a Ruben is a cold sandwich. I went from happy to very sad and disappointed in seconds, I was so excited when I ordered a corn beef sandwich with yellow mustard on a bulky roll and what I got was a makeshift unfinished half a Reuben sandwich, not even Ugh!!! They cooked my corn beef!! If I wanted a hot corn beef sandwich I would've ordered a Reuben so I would've had sauerkraut, cheese and it would've been pressed. This was just a big mistake. . Now for those of you, that don't know the history of the corn beef sandwich, S&L subs in originated years ago with Arthurs Deli before the big Chelsea fire. Then a friend of mine Paul bought a three decker down near the Chelsea mall where the fire originated back in the day. He found the original barrels that where used to cure the corn beef with the original recipe nailed on top of the barrel. He then proceeded to re-open Arthurs deli, which was a staple in Chelsea for the next 20 years until he retired and sold the business to S&L subs. S & L eventually sold that location, but they kept the corn beef recipe and moved the corn beef to their original location on the other side of town. I have frequented this location for corn beef sandwiches and enjoyed them very much for the past couple years. Today I was looking forward to a corn beef sandwich. All day I went in and they just ruined my day. It was the worst corn beef sandwich I've ever had. The young man behind the counter said that's how we make it. No apology nothing. He didn't ask me if I wanted to have it changed for an uncooked sandwich, which if it is the same recipe would have been delicious but I got nothing. No I'm sorry no oh no explanation nothing. When I went outside and was standing out front. There was a young lady that worked there sitting at one of the outdoor tables taking her break. She said hello, I said hello and she happened to ask me if I liked my food and I I let her know that it was the corned beef sandwich ever and that it was cooked. She said they've been doing that for the last eight months. I don't know why they changed And they have taken the one Jewish deli delicacy from around the world and changed it to a cooked well done disgrace of a sandwich. It just doesn't make any sense. Anyway, if you're interested in getting a corn beef sandwich this is totally 1000% not the place anymore. I am beside myself there's a very sad day in Chelsea.

No pickles onions or mayonnaise like I asked
Renee B.

I'm never ordering from this place again and I've been eating here for more than 15 years. My sub was messed up for the fourth time and when I asked if they could fix it for me, they were beating around the bush trying to say I didn't put what I wanted when I clearly did. Then they tried saying the cook made it right which he did not. After about 5 minutes of literally arguing with someone on the phone, they told me that I'd have to wait 30 minutes for the driver to come back when I literally live up the street in Chelsea. They said I also had to give them back the wrong sub after waiting for at least 30 minutes when I'm really hungry. When they've previously made mistakes, they'd fix it and would let me keep the mistake sandwich, but now I have to wait and go hungry waiting for their mistake. NEVER AGAIN will I ever order from them again. I wouldn't even give a star but it's the only way I can leave a review.

Chicken bomb sub

This is a must-visit in Boston. Fran, the owner, is so unbelievably friendly. We got steak and chicken bombs and the amount of food for the price is truly impressive. The subs are probably near or over 16 inches, packed, and delicious. Fran checked in consistently and was extremely accommodating, not only with us but with other customers that we witnessed. They couldn't have put any more chicken and cheese into the chicken bomb (pictured). One thing that was really impressive to me was that even the bread on the sub tasted high quality and was noticeably fresh. While the food truly was incredible, I cannot overemphasize how much Fran's attitude and service made the experience. This is truly the best place to get subs in Boston.

Italian Sub
Jake F.

Ordered an Italian sub for delivery and they only set meat, bread, and cheese. WTF?? At least match your picture... scumbags!!

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Beware!!! Received the worst food poisoning from their tuna sub! Read all the amazing reviews and thought I would try. Worst mistake ever!!!

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Fresh subs, friendly people, what more could you ask for?! Thank you for a great ending to our walk!

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11 months ago

S+L's Steak + Cheese w Mushrooms is the tasting in the Greater Boston area + probably the largest too! YUMMY.

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The food was delicious! We ordered delivery but it was the bomb!!! Will definitely be back for another sometime.

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No seats, long lines, friendly people, food was just above average, great rolls and worth going if you're in the area!

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Low quality meats used for subs. Steak and cheese is nothing but stringy, fatty beef. 'Tis wack.

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The real deal sub shop. Very fast and friendly service, HUGE sandwiches for a very affordable price, that all the locals visit.

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Monica's Mercato

Monica's Mercato

4.3(771 reviews)
3.1 mi•North End
•$$

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.

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Monica's Mercato
Monica's Mercato - Caprese Burrata Special

Caprese Burrata Special

Monica's Mercato - Outside. Line building and got much bigger...!

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Outside. Line building and got much bigger...!

Bricco Salumeria and Pasta Shoppe

Bricco Salumeria and Pasta Shoppe

4.4(190 reviews)
3.2 mi•North End
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If you consider yourself a fan and an avid lover of the Italian delicatessen genre, this is it…read more This is the place you need to try if you're in the area. If you're in the Boston area, I would consider it a sin NOT to try Bricco's Salumeria. Not joking when I say that my favorite bite experienced during my entire trip to Massachusetts, came from one of the focaccia sandwiches I ordered from Bricco's. I have already made it a point in my mind to hit this spot in the North End of Boston any and EVERY-time I find myself in the Boston area. It truly is an Italian staple and a Boston Classic! I am a sucker for the majority of places that promote and sell to the public the local or imported ingredients and produce that are used in the making of the speciality menu items that make the spot a household name. Truly a traditional and classic Italian spot that speaks to the inner Paisan inside. It's like stepping into a part of Italy when you walk in here. The place is oozing with class and history, along with a mouthful of delicious stories to hear and sample from the staff that breathe life Into this place. The only bad thing is the limited seating. Thankfully though, there's a local park down the road that you can sit at while you enjoy this wonderful Boston Gem.

Down the mysterious looking alley hides a charming deli and bakery!! As we were on a food tour, we…read moredidn't have time to wait in line to buy sandwiches from the cute deli, but after watching the ladies making pasta through the window, I did manage to make my way down the stairs to the bakery for a look and got talked into buying a sfogliatelle from the lady standing behind me. The bakery is cash only and sells a variety of breads: baguettes, ciabatta, sourdough, & olive bread. In addition to the sfogliatelle, they sell muffins, croissants, and focaccia and muffins. The sfogliatelle was pretty good, the pastry was crispy and flaky and the lemon ricotta filling was very rich and creamy. I would've loved to have a couple loaves of the bread, but there was no way I was going to be able to bring it home as I was already maxed out with my carry ons!

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Bricco Salumeria and Pasta Shoppe
Bricco Salumeria and Pasta Shoppe
Bricco Salumeria and Pasta Shoppe

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Sam LaGrassa's

Sam LaGrassa's

4.4(1.3k reviews)
3.7 mi•Downtown
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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!

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Sam LaGrassa's - Seating

Seating

Sam LaGrassa's - Caesar Salad

Caesar Salad

Sam LaGrassa's - The Gobbler on a roll

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The Gobbler on a roll

Neptune Oyster - Mussels

Neptune Oyster

4.2(6.8k reviews)
3.2 mi•North End
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Haven't been here in a while but it's still the best hot lobster roll in town!…read more Get there early to get seated first round. They cram you in like sardines so try to get a good spot! You're most likely be sharing a table with other diners. The mussels in a spicy flavorful red sauce were cooked perfectly. They only came with 2 small pieces of grilled bread. If you like to dunk your bread and soak up all the yummy broth, ask for more bread when you order. The fries dipped in there are also really good! Lobster roll was delicious and juicy on a buttery brioche bun. So much lobster! And the fries are so crispy and salty! My friend ordered the North End Cioppino that comes in a rice spicy brodo with clams, mussels, shrimp, and 2 types of fish (I forget what they were). The broth was ok and the whole shrimp was a chore to eat. The mussel sauce would've been better. Note: one small dark bathroom at end of bar Parking is very hard to find as most are resident. Try side roads or Cross street for some meters if you're lucky.

We were visiting for the weekend and wanted to check out all the popular food places, of which…read moreNeptune Oyster is one. We walked by Neptune a few times and the line was long. It was Friday afternoon into evening so makes sense. We came back late night around 9:30pm and waited for like 5 minutes before being seated. The place is small. You're basically sharing dinner with the stranger next to you with how close you're sitting. Thankfully our strangers were cool lol. We tried a variety of oysters, cocktail shrimp, and the razor clams which we heard were amazing. All I'm gonna say is, I would have been annoyed if I waited in line for hours for the items we got. The cocktail shrimp was decent - it was a good size, juicy, and delicious. The razor clams were a miss. Rubbery and too many other things in the dish overshadowing the clams. We got two different kinds of fresh clams which my husband said were okay. I'm not a fan of fresh clams. The oysters were good, but after having been to Row 34, I can't justify standing in line for oysters in a place that doesn't have much else worth trying.

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Neptune Oyster - One of the few lines worth standing in + oysters of the day

One of the few lines worth standing in + oysters of the day

Neptune Oyster - Monday - Lobster Spaghettini

Monday - Lobster Spaghettini

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