Mamaleh’s

We've lived in Brookline for several years, but have never tried this deli. We ordered three…read moresandwiches to go. I received a call with a question about my sandwich, which was incredibly thoughtful. The sandwiches were huge, expertly made, and super fresh with high quality ingredients. And, we had no idea that each sandwich came with an amazing half-sour pickle! What a treat! The prices are absolutely fair and 10/10 I would recommend. My only suggestion would be to have wraps as an option for the bread with some salad options (i.e. Greek salad wrap, caesar wrap, etc.)

" Don't forget the Cookies : For your work meetings"…read more The cookies they sell at Michael's Deli located in a bin near the cash register, are fresh & delicious. I had the honor to buy some for my meeting & they were a big hit . Don't forget the cookies for your work meetings.

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Zaftigs Delicatessen - Brookline

3.8(1.8k reviews)

0.8 mi•Coolidge Corner

Zaftig's catered our son's Bar Mitzvah in June and they did an amazing job. They were flexible,…read moresuper easy to work with, the service was great and the food was delicious. We were pretty stressed about the whole thing and they really made it easy, I can't recommend them highly enough.

I stop here whenever i get to Boston to visit my daughter. The matzo ball soup is delish & deli…read moresandwiches yummy as any other good deli i've visited! And they always seem to be stocked with the celery soda that is tough to get on the west coast. Go early especially on weekend when there always seems to be a line. Can't wait to get back here soon.

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Jim's Deli

4.5(790 reviews)

1.2 mi

In a word, this place is awesome. The freshness of food earned five stars, but they really got all…read morethe Ts and got all the Is. Uncomfortable to enjoy your meal at and a pleasant deli style ambience add comfort to the comfort food they serve. There are constantly people in the restaurant, attentive to the quick turnover and cleaning off the tables and making sure that everything is immaculate. This is the perfect place where you take a tray and your order as we walk down the road they make your food fresh for you. They have such a pleasant attitude and seem to enjoy their work behind the counter. And they care about the customers. One of the people in front of me ordered an omelette and they handed it to her, she said that she had asked for extra cheese. She had not. But without question, they put it aside and made her another one with the extra cheese just how she wanted it. Well, this is the extreme customer always right, it shows that for the reasonable people, which most of them were, they are going to make sure you're happy. And if you're unreasonable, they will make sure that you're happy too, without judgment. Or at least without showing any judgment. Great service great food great people nice place. What more can you ask for? I am not in this neighborhood but when I am, this will be the first place I think of.

Solid deli to grab a bite to eat. Really good breakfast sandwiches, lunch sandwiches, wraps, and…read moremore. You order when you walk in and they make it right in front of you. Make sure to specify your substitutions when they are making the food. It was a bit overwhelming to order because there were a lot of people and the menu was so large. Definitely something for everyone here.

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Cutty's

4.2(479 reviews)

1.0 mi•Brookline Village

After all these years still amazing and high quality. Was a little sad to see they didn't have any…read moreindoor seating anymore but we were able to take our food to a nearby park. You still order at the counter and they tell you when your food is ready. Ours took about 10 min to come out. I got the greens bacon (Swiss chard, bacon, spicy mayo, ciabatta). Even though you'd expect the bacon to be the main flavor, the Swiss Chard flavor is actually what came through the most and I was delicious and well cooked/seasoned. The bacon was a thicker cut but didn't add too much flavor, more saltiness. The mayo was almostttt a little too much. But good flavor and spice. Bread was perfectly soft and held up well. My partner got the turkey 1000 without cheese (All-natural turkey, crispy shallots, 1000 island, brioche). He said everything tasted high quality but the crispy shallots made it.

I got the beef 1000 sandwich -…read more TASTE: 4/5 - classic slow-roasted beef w thousand island dressing. Would come back to try more of the menu! TEXTURE: 5/5 - wasn't expecting the crispy shallots -- game changer! Enjoyed the soft brioche too PRICE: 4/5 - paid $14 SERVING SIZE: 4/5 - a much smaller sandwich than I thought, guess I'm too used to North Shore portions lol SERVICE: 4/5 - walked in at 12pm on a Saturday to no line. Employee at the register was friendly, and my sandwich was ready in 5min ATMOSPHERE: 3/5 - bright, small space w standing room at the counter for a quick bite PARKING: 4/5 - got a metered street spot near the library on Washington St

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Monica's Mercato

4.3(766 reviews)

4.5 mi•North End

I came for the much heralded Italian sandwich and it did not disappoint…read more Small, 2-room shop on Salem Street, right next to Bova's Bakery, good for Italian provisions and artful Italian sandwiches. As the name "Mercato" implies, it's not a restaurant, so no place to eat, no place to "do your business" after, and if you've made it to the north end, you already know there's no place to park. -- Italian Sandwich: Long, soft bread, kinda like the kind you had in your school cafeteria, only a million times softer, a million times more crackly, and a million times better. Setting the base are oil, balsamic vinegar, lettuce, tomato, pickles, hots, and provolone. Italian sandwiches usually come flat-stacked or in a C-shape. Here, it's a fluffy stack, with the VERY-thin-sliced-to-order meats-- prosciutto, mortadella, salami-- piled generously but delicately, like tissue paper. More oil and balsamic on the other side seals the deal. It's a glorious sandwich that'll fill you up with the first half, but you'll want to keep eating the second half, because it's so good. The deep flavors of the meats comes through, and that's soft, crunchy bread is a delight. Pro tip #1: Get it with a small side of pesto. Have some bites with, some bites without. Pro tip #2 (in more ways than one): Plan your restroom visit at the nearby Boston Public Market. Pro tip #3: Plan your eating near the Paul Revere statue on Hanover Street, at the basketball court down Stillman Street, or on the Greenway down Hanover Street.

Sneaked our way into this place right before close since we didn't make dinner reservations nor…read morewanted to wait longer than an hour. However per my cousin, it was absolutely a gamble getting into Monica's due to its popularity. It's your typical Italian deli and stocked with many of yummy bites. I couldn't pass up the burrata special, holy cow, was this fresh. Every bite I wanted more. The balsamic had a lovely twang to it. Super fresh produce and fresh bread!! Can't beat it!

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Virginia's Fine Foods

4.6(114 reviews)

0.7 mi

This sandwich shop has become my go to spot, because every single visit feels like they actually…read morecare about what they are serving. The ingredients are fresh, the bread is always perfect, and the flavor combinations are way better than anything I have had at big chains. The owner is super friendly, fast, and somehow still manage to remember my usual. If you want a place that treats a sandwich like a real meal and not an afterthought, this is where you should be eating.

Virginia's Fine Foods in Brookline is truly a standout gem. From the moment you walk in, the…read moreatmosphere is warm, inviting, and beautifully curated--it instantly makes you feel comfortable and welcomed. The food is nothing short of exceptional. Every dish is incredibly delicious, fresh, and full of flavor, clearly made with great attention to quality and detail--you can truly taste the difference. What makes the experience even more special is the outstanding service, led by the wonderful owners, Arda and Yenovk. They go above and beyond to ensure every guest feels valued and taken care of. If you're looking for amazing food, a beautiful atmosphere, and top-tier service, Virginia's Fine Foods is absolutely the place to go. Highly recommended!

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The Butcherie

3.7(88 reviews)

0.7 mi

Well, they still have great variety, I find that their service has taken a nose dive. It's hard to…read morefind someone who knows why items are out of stock or no longer are available. The place still is spotless tho.

Delicious roast beef Isreali salad…read more Cole slaw etc Better prices than new York Go early if you need challah Nice people who work here

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Outside on Harvard Street.

Tony's Market

4.8(74 reviews)

3.9 mi•Roslindale

Always great service! Hand made sausages are the best…read more Tony and his wife are wonderful neighbors who contribute to Roslindale community.

Stores like this one are a uniquely East coast experience. Owner owned and operated, bringing you…read morequality flavors and experiences from Italy. Hand made sausages, great cuts of meats and other goodies to pick up to cook with your purchases. Very knowledgeable staff here and questions are encouraged. Couple of things to make your shopping experience better: Parking is tight and there is no parking lot. Be ready to walk a block. During the daytime you will have no problem. This place is popular and they will sell out of popular items around holidays. Plan ahead!!!! (Those sausages are amazing!!!!)

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Lasagna to go -- whole lasagnas perfect for family dinners, showers, graduations...or individual servings available!

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Seven Subs

4.1(125 reviews)

0.8 mi•Coolidge Corner

I'd love to give this a 5/5 because the sandwich I had was actually pretty solid, but the portion…read moresize for the price just isn't quite there. That being said, this unassuming sandwich shop in coolidge corner does have some very tasty options and I'll come back again. On this particular occasion, I ordered the Luck7 seven sub: Lucky 7 (turkey breast, our homemade coleslaw, russian dressing & melted swiss on toasted sub roll) $10.95 - The coleslaw on this is sweet and acidic without being too vinegary. It's the perfect balance to a heaping amount of turkey and delicious swiss cheese. However, if you look t the photo, it looks like only half a sub roll was used. I loved this sandwich, but I found myself still hungry after finishing it, and for $10.95, I would have loved a larger portion. Still though, it's really great, and there is a good amount of meat in the actual sandwich. All in all, I will be back because the taste of the subs are really great and they have a lot of good options on their menu, but it gets a 4/5 instead of a 5/5 because of the price and portion size. The staff is super friendly and the food some out quickly though - it's worth a visit!

I love Seven Subs. It got to the point where I could walk up to the window and Mike would say, "The…read moreusual?" I'm in the area often so I keep checking to see if it's re-opened. It has not. The phone number is disconnected, the website is not updated, the menu sign is falling down. I write this here in case anyone, like me, checks for updates. I truly hope it comes back. This place is a gem.

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Kurkman's Market

4.1(39 reviews)

1.0 mi

Love our neighborhood market! Super nice staff. Could be cleaner but they are always making…read moreimprovements in this area. So convenient for all of that live at the Point in Brookline. Thank you Kurkmans!

They often close before they say they do, so before pulling in to see the lights go off before 9:00…read more(for example at 8:45) CALL First. Otherwise great and convenient store with such nice people.

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Gary I.

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20

1 year ago

I ordered a chopped liver sandwich this morning, but it was a letdown. The liver itself was fresh and smooth, but it needed a heartier base, like toast, to hold it all together. The mustard overpowered the flavor of the liver, which was a major disappointment. If I order it again, I'll request no mustard and ask for it on toast. read more

A C.

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2

1

4 years ago

I paid a small fortune for a vegan hummus sandwich and received a very sad salami sandwich, which I discovered in the middle of a hiking trip, unfortunately. They apologized for the "inconvenience," a massive and insulting understatement. The quality control at this restaurant is abysmal, and I cannot recommend it. read more

Jack G.

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6

2

4 years ago

Go to breakfast spot. Can't beat the bagels / breakfast sandwiches / free refill coffees.

John L.

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19

0

4 years ago

Be careful to call before going - they were "out of everything" when we arrived.

Michael P.

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8

0

4 years ago

Food is OK...upcharge of 10% is outrageous!!!

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