I always come to this spot but the few couple times that I've have come they have not given me the right amount of egg on my sandwich. They be giving me less than other times. read more

Franco's Meat & Deli - They only added a bit of egg - Delis Near Me - Corona, New York

Guided by Yelp, came by for some lunch. Had steak sandwich per counterman's recommendation. It was great! Crispy bread (had crust flakes all over by time I was done), melty cheese, real steak pieces (saw it come from the butcher side, looked like a good piece and fresh too), pepper/onion grilled with a nice sauce. Big hero sized for $6. Too bad I don't live near, or I'd be here more often. Will have to visit more with kiddies, Hall of Science in Corona near by. Main traffic went for the buffet side where the $8 platter was filled to the top with whatever the customer wants. Big enough to feed two, IMHO. Dated interior, but who cares. Real neighborhood place, with regular customers visiting and talking with everyone. Not too many of these places around anymore. read more

Franco's Meat & Deli - Store front. - Delis Near Me - Corona, New York

Well, to me, finding cheap, good tasty food restaurants (places) in Corona has been a little hard. There are lots of Dominican, Mexican and Fast food restaurants that are GREAT and cheap as well but there are days that you want to eat something different and that's exactly what happened to me yesterday, I wanted something other than Dominican or Mexican food. I found this place scrolling down on Yelp and called right away to make sure they were still open. Once i walked in the Deli the guy I spoke on the phone with (Franco) recognized me right away ((I don't know how btw)). There was the hot food bar and they explained to me how it work, since i didn't know what to pick out of all the plates they had the guy started giving me little pieces to try and make a decision. I ended up having fried chicken, pulled pork, eggplant parmigiana, spinach and broccoli... Everything was DELICIOUS!!!! I am definitely coming back, it will definitely become my place to go in Corona. read more

Franco's is a neighborhood deli and meat shop that has not changed their operations since the '70s. Franco makes everything in-house and from scratch. I was there early enough to see him rolling and stuffing chicken. There's a lot of love in those homemade meals. He was super friendly and welcoming which I could taste in his food. He seems to rotate some items in and out of his daily menus so you won't know what you'll be getting that day but it's sure to be a pleaser. I tried the sandwiches with freshly sliced cured meats and a side of the lemon chicken. It was all good in the 'hood. It's hidden gem tucked away in a neighborhood as many place in the area are. I was glad to have stumbled upon it. read more

Franco's Meat & Deli - rolled chicken prep and lemon chicken - Delis Near Me - Corona, New York

They had fresh juice and you pick whatever you want in it, they have different sizes and it's a good price compared to the ones in the city. Staffs were super nice and made us feel welcome, big portions for food and it's fresh! read more

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Franco's is a treasure. Listen up! After only one meal here - I have no idea the depth to this, but I do know it's true. read more

This place is a little off the grid and the interior is a bit dated........but the food is absolutely fantastic. I've been coming here off and on for a few years now and have tried many of their food choices. They have a weekly rotating menu for hot food and always have the Italian staples. I've never had a bad meal here. Today I had a steak hero with sautéed onions and provolone which was so awesome, I had to order another one to go so I can bring it home. The beauty of this place is that it's also a butcher shop......so the meat is always fresh. A hidden gem would be an understatement. read more

A real Italian sandwich!! Not knowing Franco's, my cousin(from Tampa) and I(from KC) decided to stop by for a sandwich on the way to the Royals vs Mets baseball game. We had read the great reviews on this place. We had to check it out. The cold cuts were great and the bread was soft with a crispy exterior. It was drizzled with olive oil and basalmic vinegar and any other fixings we wanted to throw on the sandwich! It was made just the way you want it! Anytime we are back in the area for a Mets game we will definitely stop by!! Everyone should make time to stop by Franco's!!!! read more

Well I rarely do a five star review but francos deserves more than five stars this location makes you some of the best heroes and sandwiches in Queens, plus Franco the owner of this location is so nice and so full of spirit that he puts his blood sweat and tears into all the food that he makes. His brother Johnny is the same way. They are always there together having a good time making people laugh making sure everybody is comfortable. They make it such a great atmosphere. So if you are around the area and you want to try and authentic Italian sandwich or hero or authentic Italian atmosphere come here. read more

5 stars -- great over all experience. In the words of Johnny -- "No disprespect, but we're not the chinos or the guy at the bodega, we're here to talk shit, you know, no sensitive little boys, we're men, we talk shit hahaha" ... and thats just what happened. While he made my sandwich, as well as while I was eating, we talked shit, the friendly type of shit you would expect to talk with an old school Italian from Corona, funny but respectful. The jokes and genuine hospitality provided a great environment to eat an awesome sandwich. Basically all the fresh italian cold cuts you could ask for, perfectly baked italian bread, olive oil and balsamic glaze... finally somewhere to go after a haircut that isn't rice and beans or ham and cheese from the bodega! read more

A HIDDEN GEM! Work a few blocks away and always passed by but never actually went inside. Decided to check out what all the hype was about from my coworkers and oh gosh were they right! I had a $5 plate. Sweet potatoes, meatballs and spinach! It was delicious! So glad to have found a spot that doesn't only sell fried foods. read more

Have been going here for over 10 years, always ordered and received the best in Holiday Roasts. The New Owners, I don't think so. Placed an order for "Skirt steak" but when I got home ... it wasn't skirt steak. Prepared for a New Year's Eve dinner ... Great disappointment!! Looking for a new butcher. read more

Oh my word!!! Last Friday I stopped in for my regular cheeseburger, but the eggplant rolitini in the steam tray caught my eye. Johnny saw me drooling and suggested it on a Hero with some broccoli rabe he had left. This was sooooo freaking good. You gotta love cheese, but if you are a cheese fanatic like myself this worth trekking for. read more

I love francos.. I can't explain how much i love francos.. their lunch specials, robocops, home made fries........... There are no words.

My go to spot in Corona for a good sandwich. The only place you'll still find a professional stuffing his own sausage... No really all you guys with the filthy minds need to get out of the gutter, he is a butcher who makes sausage... Dam! read more

A local gem and hidden treasure. I hope the neighborhood gives this place enough support. The fried chicken cutlets, pasta, and sausage and peppers I had today were top drawer. read more

Awesome neighborhood spot, real good Italian food that wont break the bank.

Had the best stuffed veal roast ever. It was stuffed with proscuitto, swiss, mozzarella , herbs, spices and covered in bacon. It was amazing! My husband even made a soup with the last remnants so every bit of it was eaten. Just amazing. read more

Franco's Meat & Deli - Best veal roast ever ! - Delis Near Me - Corona, New York

Great little spot. Had the steak sandwich - they take the meat directly from the butcher which is in the store. Sautéed with peppers and onions on a delicious roll- the sandwich was packed with flavor. Also had their special of the day-eggplant parm which was delicious. Very friendly and homey atmosphere. Will surely be back. read more

I discovered Franco's over a year ago when I searched for Mama's. I love his homemade sausages and can't bring myself to buy sausages from a supermarket ever again. Today I tried Johnny's real Steak Sandwich and a sampling of his Hot foods. Everything was fresh and delicious. Prices were very reasonable and I will definitely be back for more. They only have two tables for two...so best to take out. Where Franco's lacks in decor, they make it up in genuine friendliness. I met Johnny for the first time today. I am an Asian American and he did not treat me like a "chino"...he treated me like a friend. Go and enjoy...and meet the two nicest Italians I know! read more

I love this place good place for lunch and picking up fresh poultry and meats .They have a menu from Monday through Friday perfect to come pick up a quick lunch . read more

The interior is dated as previously mentioned. I would say that you might be stepping back maybe 2 decades. It's cool for me to see old decor. The deli shop offers hot food and deli sandwiches. The hot food was a lot more appealing- but I passed up on mash potato. Gotta cut out carbs (post holiday diet). I got myself a steak hero w/ onion, pepper and cheese. The menu for the deli sandwiches is pretty limited. I saw steak hero, grilled chicken, cutlet chicken and breaded chicken as the meat options. The thing going for them are the prices. It's only the lower end of some deli shops, but within range of their competitors. The food was okay- standard ingredients cooked together w/ no special sauce or approach. I had a lot better sandwiches in the neighborhood and throughout NYC. I'm not sure why it is rated so highly, but I am not going to rain on their gem. It works for others and looks like they have a local following. For me, it is once and done. read more

Sorry to say did not have a great experience - I love Corona so was hoping to make this another regular spot. But it was not anything special to me. The food was pretty bland and service was not good as well. Might have been an off day but with so many other choices to pick from in the neighborhood, it will be hard to come back. read more

Found this friendly neighborhood gem after craving a mama's special and finding them closed for vacation until 7/21. Anyway I ordered an Italian sandwhich that Franco made while I waited. He is witty, warm and full of ilfe. It's easy to see why this place is around for 40 years. The sandwich itself was nice, with the right amount of cold cuts n cheeses. If you like a stuffed sandwich, just say so and they will accommodate you. The bread itself was crisp on the outside and firm but fluffy on the inside. All in all, I would call this a good quick fix and worthy of a return visit. read more

I am a home care therapist. One of my patients recommended this place. I travel to different areas of queens and this place is very good. Good quality food at a fair price and the owner will do whatever it takes to make the customer happy. read more

Great Food!! 6 foot heroes are the best in the city, defently getting some for the Super Bowl... Go G-Men