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    Calisto's

    4.5 (42 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    The Roman Gold

    This is one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. It was huge, don't let the price deter you. It is rare to be able to say this in today's world, but you are getting your moneys worth and more. Great vibe, great food, friendly people. I will be back.

    The south end! Delish! Huge sandwich!

    Amazing sandwich! $19 with tip, but such a large portion! Worth it! Tastes super fresh!

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    David L.

    One of the best bagel sandwiches I've ever had in my life. Friendly staff great prices. We got pastrami egg and cheese on an everything! The Strokes playing in the background. Perfect.

    Boars Head Ham, Egg and Cheese

    Favorite breakfast sandwich in boston! hole in the wall spot - VERY fresh and delicious every time. also super clean cooking area & family run :)

    Everything Bagel with Sausage, Bacon, Egg, and Cheese
    Tony P.

    This is a local deli shop in the South End that had great reviews off Yelp so we wanted to try it out. I had the Bacon, Sausage, egg and cheese on the Everything Bagel. It def hit the spot!!! Haven't tried the other food on menu but it's a must try lunch and dinner now. Great experience and friendly service.

    Cracked pepper Turkey sub!
    Zey S.

    Wanted to check out this gem because they have boars head brand cold cuts and it was really awesome !!! Got a cracked pepper boars head Turkey sub with veggies, hots and dressing, it was super delicious and bread was great and fresh as well. Really happy to have found it and will be going lots more! Owner was a rly sweet man as well! :) there is also a cute park right next to it where you can eat your sandwiches!

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    Mary Z.

    Stopped by here after a day in the city. I love little sandwich/deli shops so i was super excited to stop by here. The guy behind the counter was so so nice and welcoming. Loved chatting with him and he helped me order. I knew i wanted a pastrami sandwich bc that's what's popular. I trusted him and told him to make it the way he makes it! Such a nice and friendly experience. We ended up going across the street to the park to eat the sandwich. it was smaller than expected and not filled with pastrami like you would expect. But the flavor was good and the bread was great. 4 stars for experience and a classic sandwich. Sandwich was decent and i would try an italian sandwich next time. Def would go back, very cute spot. And VERY clean!!!

    Steak and Cheese Boars Head Sandwich

    Based on the glowing reviews on here I decided to try this deli out. My expectations were far from met. I got a steak and cheese. The sandwich was small, had almost no meat in it, I'm not even sure it was steak (?). To top it off, this "sandwich" ended up setting me back $16!! Unbelievable price tag for what I received. This sandwich made me download yelp so I could write this review.

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    Mariah L.

    Awesome little deli with kind, fast working staff, delicious sandwiches, and courtesy customers. I ordered a tuna wrap, got to customize what the tuna was mixed with, and it hit the spot. Would highly recommend if you're looking for a good old sandwich, and it was under $10!

    Half of my tasty ham and egg sandwich ($5)

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    9 days ago

    Awesome spot. Excellent food and service, great portions for the price. Massive and high quality

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    6 days ago

    First time here since it was the pocket deli (which sucked) great fucking sandwiches and cute guys. Can't ask for much more than that

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    amazing experience! love the sandwiches and menu. will definitely be coming back. the owners are lovely and have great service.

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    Great local sandwich spot & grocer. Perfect lunch spot to grab a bors head sandwich made the way you want it

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    7 years ago

    Just stopped to get a quick sandwich. Got a steak and cheese sub. It was delicious. All the sandwiches are good at this little gem

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    The hot pastrami sandwich is excellent! Also, they make great breakfast sandwiches at a fair price

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    Gary makes a GREAT egg and cheese bagel. Great location, right across from the library. Thanks for breakfast!

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    Thank you very much for your trust and we appreciate your business

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    Thank you for your business we miss you

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    Sam LaGrassa's

    Sam LaGrassa's

    4.4(1.3k reviews)
    1.4 miDowntown
    $$

    To start, the sandwiches are a little pricey, but they are very tasty. I have successfully split…read morethem with a friend, and that makes the value more reasonable. But I'm actually writing about the company's website and phone recording. Once, on a prior holiday, and today due to a winter storm, I wasn't sure if the restaurant was open. In both cases (where the restaurant turned out to be closed), the website (appropriately) didn't allow online orders, and (more importantly) THE OUTGOING PHONE RECORDING WAS UPDATED WITH CURRENT INFORMATION. In an era where businesses barely have phone numbers to call, or employees who answer with something other than 'hello', is rare (and by the way, this is the fault of management if they don't properly train their staff). THANK YOU FOR HAVING YOUR SHIT TOGETHER IN COMMUNICATING YOUR HOURS TO THE PUBLIC. I, for one, appreciate it.

    Sam LaGrassa's is a Boston legend that's lost its way…read more As a local, I used to defend Sam LaGrassa's to anyone who called it a tourist gimmick. It was the gold standard for a real sandwich in the city. Sadly, the magic has faded. Between the soaring prices and the shrinking portions, the value just isn't there anymore. You can taste the "corner-cutting"--the flavors aren't as bold as they used to be, and the sandwiches feel noticeably smaller even though the cost has increased exponentially - I mean $30 for a sammy?! It should have gold in it! Even then, I'd keep coming once in awhile if the service was worth it. but honestly - the staff seems burnt out even bright early in the morning. It's hard to justify the premium price for a shadow of what this place used to be.

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    Archie's New York Deli - Yahooooo Bayycon!!!

    Archie's New York Deli

    4.5(260 reviews)
    1.3 miDowntown
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    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.

    Very solid, no frills spot for an affordable breakfast. I was just recently put onto this place…read morewhen someone on TikTok left me a comment recommending it, and I've already been a few times. I still can't believe that I only just found out about the place despite frequenting the downtown area and working close by for nearly a decade. They're quick counter service and serve a few simple items for breakfast and lunch, mostly sandwiches. So far I've had the pastrami egg sub and the yahoo sandwich. They're both good, but I'd have to say the yahoo is the winner so far as far as the sandwiches go. You can order online, which is a big plus for me and it's very easy to customize items through the online ordering portal. I also happen to really like their iced coffee, too. It's nice to see that there are still simple, no frills spots that execute good tasing food at a reasonable price, and Archie's is definitely one of those spots.

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    2 Egg Scrambled eggs and cheddar cheese w/Home Fries. Add Bacon, Bagel w/cream cheese.

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