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    Sam LaGrassa's

    4.4 (1.3k reviews)
    ModerateDelis, Sandwiches
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    SAM LAGRASSA'S ATMOSPHERE

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    Dogs allowed

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    Shawn W.

    Ok..10 out of 10 sandwich! I got the white tuna on Scala bread. Perfectly sized sandwich. And the way they package it makes it like a gift. Perfect to take to a park or a hidden spot to enjoy. Love their selection of drinks, especially Jarritos which are glass instead of plastic bottles. I got the mango. Now the drawback...the prices. I got the only sandwich I could afford on the menu. The other specialty sandwiches are all around $25. Maybe they are big enough to share? Anyway, despite th prices I did really enjoy it and would highly recommend coming here!

    Pastrami
    Leeanna C.

    The only thing I regret about coming here is stopping by on my last day in town. Had I known how good the sandwiches were, then I would have ate here a few more times. I came upon opening on a weekday and quite a few people followed. It must get busy here on weekends because this weekday opening was busy. They had a huge catering delivery the staff was feverishly working to load up as well. The staff moved pretty quickly and got us our order fast. Everything was really good. The seating area is midsized. I could see it filling up during peak hours, but lucky for us we had plenty of seating. I'll be stopping by here again when I come back to town.

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    Kelly Z.

    This chipotle pastrami is $30 and it is the most expensive sandwich I ever had! I don't normally eat pastrami so this is my first impression. This was a big sandwich with lots of flavors and the pastrami to cole slaw ratio is a very good balance. I also really liked the Chipotle sauce with it. The service was great. I ordered in person and got it to go. They were very nice and got my order in a timely manner. There is lots of seating inside but it is super busy and there were no seating. Very casual and bustling place, they are popular for sure!

    Francisco P.

    I finally tried a sandwich from Sam LaGrassa's (the Diablo Pastrami) and--wow. This beast is stacked with chipotle mayo, BBQ sauce, melted jack cheese, applewood smoked bacon, Bermuda onion, and hot cherry peppers, all packed between a round roll. It was smoky with just the right amount of heat from the chipotle mayo, balanced beautifully by the subtle sweetness of the cherry peppers. Everything is made better by adding bacon for a savory crunch, and the pastrami itself? Perfect, tender, and flavorful. I ordered it to go, and they handed it over in this surprisingly cool little box that opens up so you don't need a plate--nice touch for presentation and it keeps from adding to the pile of dishes in the sink. Now, as much as I enjoyed every bite, it came out to almost $30 with everything, which feels steep for a sandwich, even a great one. So was it delicious? Absolutely. Was it $30-good? Maybe once--for the experience.

    Chipotle Pastrami
    Hallie L.

    While $25 for a sandwich is an incredibly steep price, I believe this sandwich is worth it. I usually find meat heavy sandwiches boring and not super yummy, but these sandwiches have changed my view completely. The meat is soo flavorful and tender! I came in a skeptic of their food but literally one bite in and my mind was changed. This is the first (and quite possibly the only) place that could make me rationalize spending close to 30 dollars for a single sandwich. The size of the sandwiches aren't huge though so those with big appetites might not be full at the end, but these sandwiches are worth it because of their quality, not quantity.

    Pastrami reuben
    Darian C.

    The juiciest and most flavorful pastrami sandwiches I ever had. I really liked the pastrami traveler and my boyfriend liked the pastrami reuben so you can't really go wrong. There was a bit of a line and wait but it was worth it. There is a good amount of seating inside and there was a couple tables available even though there was a lot of people. I think it was because most people were taking it to go.

    Chipotle Pastrami
    Daniel C.

    Certainly the best pastrami sandwich I've had in ages, maybe ever. I ordered the chipotle pastrami, which is medium sliced pastrami, Cole slaw, honey mustard, some cheese, other spices, eg chipotle, served on a grilled roll. Perfect ratio of meat to other ingredients. I'm comparing this in my mind with pastrami's at Carnegie deli in NYC and smoked meat venues in Montreal. Hands down this was superior. Certainly the best pastrami sandwich I've had in ages, maybe ever. I ordered the chipotle pastrami, which is medium sliced pastrami, Cole slaw, honey mustard, some cheese, other spices, eg chipotle, served on a grilled roll. Perfect ratio of meat to other ingredients. I'm comparing this in my mind with pastrami's at Carnegie deli in NYC and smoked meat venues in Montreal. Hands down this was superior.

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    Peter I.

    Truly one of the best experiences on my Boston trip. Downtown there is a small sandwich shop that on busy days has a line. Hate lines but this is worth it. Small shop with seating inside and great service! Quick and to the point. But it's the combination of flavors and bread I love. Pastrami and corned beef! With slaw and dressing! Oh yes please. The cuban was also about perfect! Chips? Yes. Soda and other drinks? Yes!! Just go!!!

    William N.

    Psst. Hey. Yes you, c'mere. Wanna slam down the best pastrami sandwich of your life? You're in luck. You're in Sam LaGrassa's. Wish I had one of these spots back home. I also don't. I'd be there every day. Recommend. Staff are efficient, dining area is comfy, use napkins.

    Karne N.

    We love this place! We were in Boston and a cold and rainy April day and decided we were going back to the hotel to sit and read. First though we stopped at Sam's and got ourselves a turkey Rachel with some sides to take back to the hotel Fantastic sandwiches as always.

    Ayatt A.

    I ordered a chipotle pastrami sandwich to go and told the man who took my order that I had a 20 minute ride home. He was thoughtful enough to suggest I get the coleslaw and sauce on the side so my sandwich didnt get soggy, and he was right! I put the sandwich together myself when I got home and it was totally delicious. My only critique is that for $25 bucks, there could have been a bit more pastrami. Sam LaGrassa's definitely lives up to the hype!

    Pastrami (requested thick cut) with swiss cheese and mustard on rye - $22
    Eva Y.

    Best pastrami in Boston! Very tender, moist, great flavor, and nicely smoked (although a tad too salty for my preference). I dont think that Sam Lagrassa is necessarily as good as other renowned spots like Katz, Langers, or Schwartz (in Montreal) but the pastrami still very much hits the spot nevertheless! Tip: The pastrami here are cut thinly by default but you can ask to change the thickness to your liking. I personally prefer more of a meatier bite so I had requested for a thicker cut. Price of a pastrami sandwich as of today was $22

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    Cody L.

    I've eaten here twice and both times I felt it was just OK. But I could be wrong because this place is poppin every time I've walked past. Perhaps I am ordering wrong. But I'm just not impressed. The pastrami is extremely tender and juicy but it's not overly flavorful. I also need to order extra toppings and condiments and I'm sure I'd enjoy the sandwich better. I live a good pastrami sandwich especially and Rueben sandwich with sauerkraut. This time I made a mistake and ordered the Rumanian Pastrami. It was very simple... meat and cheese. These sandwiches are very large and also highly expensive. $20+ each depending on which one you get.

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    Is the sourdough option sliced bread or a roll?

    Is gluten free bread an option?

    Is the meat kosher?

    There are definitely kosher items. Just to add to this: the deli is considered the best kosher deli in Boston

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