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3 of the Best Sandwiches in Boston
Boston has an absolutely insane sandwich scene. You have your classic Jewish delis, Italian heavy hitters, great banh mi, world-class roast beef spots and everything in between. In this edition of our sandwich/sub guide we hit on three more of our favorite sandwich shops around Boston.
Three of the best sandwich shops in Boston are:
New Deal Fruit (Revere)
New Deal Fruit is a classic Italian deli and grocery store that has some absolute units of sandwiches. One of these bad boys is lunch and dinner, and it can be overwhelming reading all of the different sub options written on paper in marker all across the counter. We’re regulars here, so we’ve tried a number of the menu items. We’re here to say, no matter what you get at New Deal, you can’t go wrong.
The North Ender combines two of our favorite Italian classics: meatballs and eggplant parm. Wrapped in the crispy eggplant are cut up meatballs that are as moist as can be, and all of this is covered in sauce and cheese. Some might say its too much, but we think it’s just right.
The Eastie is their take on a steak and cheese. But their version would give a Philly cheesesteak purist an aneurysm. Along with the classic provolone cheese and shaved steak, they also chop in sausage and pepperoni, and top it off with their homemade red sauce. It sounds like overkill, but trust us, the combination goes hard. The sausage and pepperoni add a kick that elevates it beyond a normal steak and cheese. The red sauce is optional, but we say go big or go home. For true purists, you can keep it tame and order a classic chicken parm or meatball sub, both of which are also top-tier.
And as a final note, for all of our pickle lovers, you have to try their massive sour dill pickles as a side to your sandwich.
Michael’s Deli (Brookline)
The New York-style Jewish deli is becoming a lost art form in Boston, but Michael’s has been keeping the tradition going strong over the past 40 years.
The reuben at Michael’s is one of our favorite sandwiches in and around the city. It is a simple classic that’s done to perfection. The toasted pumpernickel bread is overflowing with corned beef, then it’s topped with a mound of sauerkraut, Russian dressing, and melty swiss cheese. Just be warned, if you are looking for something to eat on the go, this is not your sandwich. The sandwiches at Michael’s are a sit in your seat, handle with two hands type masterpieces. Each ingredient is handled with care, which is reflected in the colorful flavors of the Reuben. They have plenty of other great sandwiches on the menu, but this is certainly the one to come for.
Banh Mi Ok (Downtown)
It wouldn’t feel right to have gone this far and not include a Boston banh mi spot. This Vietnamese-French sandwich has slowly climbed up our sandwich big board over the years. Now, we’re happy to say that a high quality banh mi can go toe-to-toe with any chicken parm or meatball sub we might we have.
Banh Mi Ok is everything we love about this style of sandwich. It all starts with a quality French baguette that is made fresh daily. On top of that, they pile on ultra-fresh veggies that make this sandwich stand out.
We like going with the beef banh mi, which is super tender and the pâté is the cherry on top. The combination of these quality ingredients makes this banh mi a step above the competition in Boston.