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    Big Al's Pizza
    Mike C.

    Was craving a Big Al's steak and cheese so I made the ride. Also decided to try the chicken tenders, I had seen a picture and they looked delicious. The steak and cheese is perfection. The tenders are cutlets, huge and cooked perfect. The breading is flavorful and the chicken was so thin and moist. Only negative is they may be too salty. Sauces come on the side, so the chicken stays crispy, which I love. I ate half the steak and cheese and half of 1 tender and I am stuffed. I want to try other sandwich's on the menu, but how can you not order the steak and cheese. Need to get a group and order a bunch to split. Keep it Up Big Al's.

    Slice of the Angry Roni
    Gary G.

    Small, mostly-take-out joint on a mostly residential road, with inventive pizzas by a chef of some renown (Tim Maslow, formerly of Strip T's in Watertown). Two booths. Cash only. No heat. -- Angry Roni Pizza: Made with vodka sauce, pepperoni, jalapeño slices and garlic, with the option of hot honey for an extra buck. I went for it and had no regrets. The crust is thin and well charred; not too much flavor in the crust beyond the char, but it's crisp, stays out of the way, and lets the toppings do their thing. Flavorful sauce and understated cheese. The pepperoni is strong (cupped both upward and downward), the jalapeños have a bite, and the hot honey balances everything out, adding some sweetness without dominating. You gotta like char to like this pizza. I do and I did. -- Onion Supreme Pizza: A mostly-finely-chopped, entirely-densely packed combo of bacon, fresh onion, and caramelized onion, yielding a sweet and savory addition to the basic cheese and tomato. I'm not gonna lie: I loved the flavors of this addition combo, but I didn't love how it obscured the cheese and tomato. Overall a good pie, but more of a novelty than something that's gonna scratch that pizza itch. For the record, the crust was less charred and right in the money. -- Steak and Cheese Sub: THIS is tremendous. So silky, so beefy, with the cheese at first glance looking like mere lubricant, but tons of sharp flavor in the Cooper sharp. Homemade seeded roll hugged everything. Gotta make sure to open and hold it seeded side down, because it's a canoe shape, not a top and bottom. So good. I've already had it twice and I'm pretty sure I'll be ordering this more than the pizza, for both flavor and logistics. -- Chicken Tenders: Four very cutlet-like pieces, about the size of a hand. Lightly seasoned, crisp, warm, and thick enough to still be juicy inside. Served with choice of dipping sauce, but these has some nice flavor already. -- Chocolate Chip Cookie: Great in every regard-- thick, soft, chewy, crispy, tasty dough, buttery, not too sugary, good chocolate-- except the densely piled big crystal salt in the center. I know that's "in," and I do like salt on my cookies a bit, but a BIT. This had too much. I'll still get it again though. Great addition to the area. Friendly service. Tough call between four and five stars. It's really close.

    Cheesesteak mushrooms, onions, peppers

    Phoned in Order just after 1:00. Was told about 20 minutes and 2 cheesesteaks were ready fairly close to that time. Friendly staff. Got mushrooms, onions, peppers in mine. Sesame bread was tops! Low oil/grease, which was great! Unlike other places that drip oil... very tasty sub! Recommend trying these.

    Steak cheese & onion

    All I have to say is OMG.... I grew up in the food biz and this place has THE Best steak n cheese around! Amazing!!!!! Pizza was great also.... See you again soon.. Nick R

    Even cold this pie is top notch. Love that crust folks
    Jeremy B.

    Love seeing a place produce house made rolls - also love the sesame on them. Dough has a great tooth across all offerings. Order placed and recieved promptly whilst place was clearly busy woth lots of orders. Well worth the hour drive and I hope to return soon!

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    Steak n Cheese is elite, often enough for 2 people. Pizza is good, though the sauce is touch too salty. Worth a visit without question.

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    Pizza was over cooked and wasn't very flavorful. The owners were very nice and the place was clean.

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    Special place! Amazing food. Steak and cheese is different here. Would definitely recommend the pizza.

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    Awesome. Steak and cheese sub and pepperoni pizza. Both fantastic. Worth the drive for sure

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    Turnpike Market

    Turnpike Market

    4.0
    (205 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    We were staying in Billerica at a hotel and needed something quick to eat and this was the only…read moredecent looking option. The outdoor igloo seating seemed like a risky choice (it's only outdoor seating or take out here) but we went for it anyway. You're seated in your own igloo, it was about a 40 degree night and we stayed comfortable keeping our light jackets on. We enjoyed our time and our food eating-in, that we will order from this market again in the future. We both ordered the spicy mango margarita, which tasted very good. I don't think the drinks are made fresh? Can't confirm, but I believe I saw something premixed poured into the glass I was served. We ordered the charred veggie hummus and it was some of the best hummus I've ever tasted. If they're not actually making that stuff fresh they had me fooled, so I will guess that they are. The pita was warm, fresh, and fluffy. We each got one of the bowl entrees -- the steak and a salmon bowl -- the portions were generous and the fresh, veggie forward entree was exactly what was needed for an out-of-town stop (you can only eat so much bar food out here). Overall, I've read the bad reviews and can totally see how this place would be a gamble depending on what you order. But from my experience I had no truly bad remarks, and I would definitely return.

    I'm sorry, but I really don't understand all the great reviews. I'm not one of those people who…read morelikes giving bad reviews. I always try to give credit where credit is due, but this place REALLY rubbed me the wrong way. I ordered a classic burger and the truffle tots and was completely shocked at how bad it was. The patty was dense and bland and had scalloped edges!!! Wtf. Clearly bought from a food service company. And worse, it was completely over cooked. I could have overlooked the industrial patty had the flavor and the burger fixings been good, but unfortunately not. No lettuce, no tomatoes, just a couple of pickles and a sloppy amount of chipotle aioli. I don't think that's a "classic" burger in most people's book. The aioli had SO much chipotle powder in it that it overpowered the entire burger with bitterness. I find a shitty burger to be an unforgivable restaurant sin given how little effort they are to make properly. It's lazy and inexcusable. The tots (which I'll give you, are a slightly more acceptable item to be out of a bag) were so drenched in truffle oil that they were greasy and overpowered by artificial truffle flavor. I also got a piece of cake. How bad does cake have to be for you to toss it after one bite? Pretty stinking bad... it had a weird chemical taste. I feel disrespected as a diner that this market eatery thinks people don't taste the difference between industrial food company food and the real, freshly made thing.

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    La Cascia's Bakery & Deli

    La Cascia's Bakery & Deli

    4.1
    (391 reviews)
    4.9 mi
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    Family-owned & operated
    45 years in business

    Love the Burlington location. Mainly stick with the subs. Bravo Italian is my favorite, but will…read morealso get a steak bomb. Pastries are a must too..either the Key Lime or any of the cheesecakes. Then grab a loaf of Scalli bread before I leave.

    I happened to be driving by La Cascia's with my son and told him that I used to stop by there every…read moreweek almost a decade ago to get the best steak tip subs in the state and he was in for a treat. So I get a large Chip's Tip sub and a few pastries for snacks. The bill was steep for what I got but I thought it would be worth it for my son to try the sub. After getting it, we split the sub and ate it in the car. Let me tell you that this was not the same steak tip I remembered. It was so bad, we tossed it in the garbage at the gas station next door. The steak was very tough and hard to chew - almost like the tips had been cooked earlier and then reheated for my order. Everything just seemed greasy. We also did not enjoy the raspberry turnover or yellow cream cannoli's we got for dessert. Maybe it was us or maybe it was the food but I will never go there again. We are not food snobs by any stretch of the imagination, and I rarely will say anything bad about a restaurant experience but we ended up going to Augusta's which is just a little bit down the road, for chicken just to erase this experience from our mouths. I know a lot of people will swear by their steak tip subs and that is great but it's just not for me anymore.

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    Pressed Cafe Burlington

    4.3
    (983 reviews)
    6.0 mi
    $$

    Great coffee. Lots of people on the weekends. Excellent sandwiches…read more Enjoyed the oat latte.

    Pressed Cafe is a Boston staple that has built its following on a menu wide enough to accommodate…read morealmost any preference while maintaining enough quality across the board to justify repeat visits. We walked into a comfortable space with a relaxed vibe that never feels generic, the kind of spot where you can settle in for a meal or grab something quickly without the atmosphere working against you. The Vietnamese bowl is the order that brings everything together well. We tried it and the flavors were bright and balanced, leaning into the fresh herb and citrus notes that make Vietnamese inspired food work when the kitchen takes it seriously. The bowl format here gives you enough going on across the components that each bite shifts slightly, which kept the meal interesting from start to finish in a way that a simpler dish would not. The broader menu is worth exploring beyond a single visit. The shakshuka and acai bowl are both good, the smash burger salad is a surprisingly strong order for anyone who wants something more indulgent, and the vegan options are extensive and genuinely well executed rather than feeling like an afterthought. The smoothies are popular for good reason and the coffee holds up as well. Pricing runs on the higher side and the menu does not always list prices upfront on site, which is worth being aware of before you commit to a larger order. Service is generally attentive and fast, though it can vary by location and shift.

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    Jersey Mike's Subs

    Jersey Mike's Subs

    3.8
    (30 reviews)
    3.7 mi

    I was seriously craving a tuna sub and usually go to Subway for it, but one of my coworkers kept…read moreraving about Jersey Mike's so we decided to check out the Bedford, MA location for lunch takeout. I'd never been before, but the setup is kind of like Subway where you choose what you want in your sub, which I liked. I ordered a tuna sub and it was delicious, really fresh and super satisfying. Definitely hit the spot. The service was great, friendly vibes, and a couple of the staff even cracked some jokes while we were ordering, which was a nice touch. You can eat inside, but we grabbed ours to go. Only heads-up: they carry Pepsi products (I'm more of a Coke fan), but not a dealbreaker for me. While I was waiting, I watched them make a version of a steak and cheese sub and now I have to go back and try it. All in all, really glad I gave it a shot, and I'll definitely be back!

    This Jersey Mike's is located in downtown Bedford, Mass. a few minutes from where I work. I go…read moreevery so often to get my favorite--the Italian. They always make a fabulous one. They use almost half a dozen fresh cold cuts plus cheese. I recommend asking for the Rosemary Parmesan rolls (though the Wheat is not bad either). You can get whatever toppings you want. The staff is very fast--it's amazing how quickly they can assemble a sub with all the different cold cuts they must use. It's quite labor-intensive it seems. I've visited a number of times and the staff is always nice and professional. There's been some staff turnover but the new folks are just as good as the previous ones. They all work hard and are never grumpy. The store is is big, airy and always perfectly clean. I don't remember ever seeing papers or crumbs left on any of the table when I walked in. The prices are high, but when you consider the excellent quality, the always fresh bread, and the large portions, I think it's a pretty good value. Just take home what you cannot eat there. Parking is a little tight in this strip mall, but keep in mind that you can also park on the south side.

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