Pavement Coffeehouse

(61 reviews)

0.4 mi

Great quality and ingredients. First time going and will definitely go back again. Feels like…read morehaving sandwiches straight from the streets of Italy

Incredible - just about identical to what I had at the Florence location. It might be sad, but my…read moreday trip from Providence RI to Boston was centered around getting a sandwich here. I got the La Paradiso which has Mortadella, stracciatella, pistachio cream and pistachio ($19). The focaccia bread is out of this world, and I absolutely love the combination of creamy stracciatella with pistachio cream and mortadella. Their sandwiches are massive, and while I am able to finish one no problem, the average appetite would have two meals out of one sandwich. La Paradiso was the same sandwich I got in Italy so I gotta mix it up next time. The service is quick and friendly.

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Monica's Mercato

The Italian Sub recommended by ChatGPT, originated in 1995. The place claims to provide the best…read moreItalian sub in Boston, and it truly was excellent. Italian Sub: $20 for a foot long, the meat was so plentiful it's almost overflowing, enough for two meals. The prisciutto was tender and juicy; the salami was firm and savory with a strong smokiness. Both are thinly sliced, so despite the thick stack, it was relatively easy for a bite. The provolone cheese was also generously portioned, with a robust yet not spicy flavor and a subtle nutty aroma, perfectly complementing the two meats. The olive oil and balsamic vinegar were particularly outstanding: mellow, tangy, and with a fruity aroma of grapes, key to the complex flavor profile. The lettuce, tomatoes, and onions were all fresh, especially the onions were refreshing and a little zingy, perfect for removing the greasiness. Unfortunately, I was worried about not being able to roll it back up properly and making it inconvenient to carry (which it actually happened), so I took it away and ate it at the office. After about 40 minutes, the bread had become somewhat dry and hard.

I came here on recommendation from family as a great North End deli and not-to-be-missed...! There…read morewas a line and it took awhile to get inside and a bit longer to place my order (first timer mistake; skip down to the PRO-TIP if dining here today...!) The servers inside are working their tails off...! Their work pace is not the issue, it's the establishment's popularity...! Looks very authentic inside like a restaurant / deli you might find in Firenze. I decided to order the Italian Sub as they make it; no changes. In hindsight, I should've changed a few things I kind of knew I wouldn't like, but wanted to roll with their take on the classic sub. The bread was very fresh and the meats abundant and plentiful! I was not a fan of the balsamic, nor the "hots" (not "hot" so-to-speak, but kind of a marinated sweet pepper, nor am a fan of sweet pickles. Condiments on their sandwich...? Mayonnaise (none), mustard (none). I believe it's only balsamic and EVIO. I ate a half sandwich and was quite full. I honestly threw the other half out. Wasn't my jam. If you'd like to try it, you can have the full summertime experience and wait in the long line in the roasting sun with no apparent breeze or.... PRO-TIP: Place an order online for pick-up; walk up, go in the second door (to the left) straight to the counter where you pay and pick up your sandwich which will be ready by the time you get there. I will try this place again; I'm just modifying the sandwich to a version I know I'll love. Side note: The chip selection had some crazy flavors I've never seen before such as "Fried Egg"

Caprese Burrata Special

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Sam LaGrassa's

Amazing. get the chipotle pastrami. Bit pricy but enough for 2. no wait or line. good atmosphere,…read moregood people. Seriously amazing taste

I'd heard of Sam LaGrassa's for years but had never managed to make it there. My first introduction…read moreended up being at a corporate event in Boston's Seaport district, where lunch arrived courtesy of one of the city's best-known sandwich shops. The catering was impressive. Before anyone even took a bite. Every half sandwich was individually wrapped and clearly labeled, with salads and sides neatly organized, making it easy for a large group to grab lunch without the usual catering chaos. The choices were wide and varied. We took our lunches upstairs to a rooftop seating area overlooking the Seaport, which made for a pretty great setting on a beautiful afternoon. I chose the Gobbler, and it lived up to the hype I've since read in other reviews. At first glance it sounds like a Thanksgiving leftover sandwich, but it's much more than that. The turkey was fresh and flavorful, and it was complemented by stuffing, cranberry sauce, spinach, pepper jack cheese, and just enough chipotle mayo to add an unexpected kick, without overwhelming everything else. It's one of those combinations that sounds busy on paper but comes together remarkably well. I spoke with several others over lunch, and they were equally impressed with their choices. That's always a good sign when you're feeding a crowd. It's one thing to make a great sandwich to order; it's another to deliver dozens of them catered while maintaining that level of quality. Since this was catered, I can't really comment on the restaurant itself. The service on the catering side, however, was evident in how thoughtfully everything was prepared and packaged, and the rooftop setting where we enjoyed lunch certainly didn't hurt. Needless to say, this won't be my last Sam LaGrassa's sandwich. I fully intend to visit the restaurant one of these days, and in the meantime I'll spend some time trying to recreate that Gobbler at home (maybe with sliced roasted chicken, but also with turkey when I have it). It was that good.

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Caesar Salad

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The Gobbler on a roll

Table Mercato

4.1

(100 reviews)

2.0 mi

The "Table" sandwich was massive, delicious, and had…read moreeverything on it as described on the menu. My partner and I had intended to order another sandwich, an eggplant offering, but they were out of eggplant and said there would be more available in 3 hours. We decided to split the "Table". Thank goodness because 1/2 was more than filling. When we arrived there was a line of at least 20 people ahead of us waiting to order. The line moved fairly swiftly as we waited approximately 10 minutes to order. At ordering we were told our order would be ready in 45 minutes. Upon checkout, when the card machine was turned toward us, we opted not to apply a tip, as there was nowhere to sit to enjoy our sandwich and noone to serve us. Reviewing the receipt we saw that we were automatically charged for a 20% tip of $5.20 on the $26 sandwich and further more, the receipt had recommended %'s for an additional tip. The sandwich was ready in the stated 45 minutes. It was very good, but would have been memorable and brag-worthy if we had a table to sit at as we waited and then enjoyed our meal. As it was we ate, sitting on a granite bench adjacent to the Paul Revere on horseback statue surrounded by Boston's finest pigeons. We were unaccustomed to tipping for no service without being notified ahead of cashing out. While we generally tip 20% or better for service, when no service or seating is offered, being charged 20% without notification is offensive and we won't be back.

The only thing that makes this location a five star is indeed the sandwich itself…read more The service was not great. We almost felt that we were inconveniencing the workers and the wait time is absurd for in person orders. But I have to give credit when it's due, this was by far one of my favorite sandwiches although they are pricey, you can easily feed a party of four with a nice bag of chips on the side. We were blessed with being able to try the table sandwich. The focaccia was fresh along with the mozzarella and arugula. Since we made an online order which quoted us 45 minutes, our sandwich was ready in 20 so unfortunately, the chicken cutlet was not as fresh as we would've liked. Sidenote, the first day we attempted to order in person they quoted us an hour, so we decided to place an order of the following day. Highly recommend placing the order and staying local to be safe. Despite all the sandwiches, well worth the weight, just don't have high expectations for service We love the ambience of a little Italian market, and it was very well kept

Indoor market

The table

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Pauli's

Pauli's is where I go in Boston for good and affordable lobster rolls. I like to get the hot…read morebuttered lobster roll for $32. The order comes with chips, but can be upgraded to fries or onion rings for an upcharge. If you have at least a group of 3, you can order the USS Constitution (28 ounce lobster roll) for $120. I'm also a fan of the Paulitician (chicken cutlet with prosciutto). The sandwiches here are delicious and a good portion for the price. Pauli's is always really busy, they do have some sit down tables and seats, but it's cozy.

For the price, not impressed. 1. Lobster meat not fresh at…read moreall, and noticeably so. 2. Small rolls for the price (yes, lobster is expensive. Yes, there are bigger rolls with more meat for the same price in similar areas) 3. The toast on the bread and the bread itself was subpar Sadly wouldn't recommend based on my experience with the lobster roll. Maybe their sandwiches are good? Also, just as a heads up, minimal seating (grab and go vibes). Staff was also very sweet and friendly

Cold lobster roll (3.5/5)

Interior

LOBSTA ROLL

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Dino's Cafe

One of my local favorites! You can never go wrong here. The portions are huge and the food is…read moredelicious. I've eaten here before (it's a small area, but does have a lot of seating) but normally I get it as take out. The cafe itself is super casual, it's the perfect place to pop into during lunch or after a walk. My food is always ready on time which is nice, and when I've eaten there I'm usually able to find a seat. The spinach tortellini with the pesto cream sauce is my absolute favorite- it's a HUGE portion and so delicious. It usually lasts me at least 2 meals. The bread they include is also great! I like to dip it in the sauce. The past time I got Dino's I accidentally ordered spinach ravioli instead of tortellini...that was my bad. HOWEVER I think I might have found my new favorite? The raviolis are huge and so fat. I'm talking like 1/2 inch - 3/4 inch thick. There is so much stuffing and the spinach ricotta mix tastes so fresh and delicious...it's a must try. I've also gotten the eggplant parm before, and the fettuccini Alfredo. Both were also delicious. I've never had any of the sandwiches, but if they are anything like their pastas then I'm sure they are great! The bang for your buck here is also great which is nice. Highly recommend! Dinos is awesome! And the staff is very kind too (Note that the pic is taken from a train, I like to treat myself to Dino's before catching the Amtrak)

It's summer weekend and there was a festival this day in the North End. We didn't have…read morereservations. Lines for dinner were so long. We finally got one of the few seats at Dino's. We were hot, starving and tired. My littlest loved his meatball pasta. He looked so delighted when it was set in front of him. He devoured it with the same zeal. It was the best of the pastas we tried. His Italian ancestors would have been proud.

Baked Gnocchi

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Mike & Patty's - Bay Village

My husband and I had some time to kill before an appt at Tufts. We were heading somewhere else for…read morea sandwich when we walked by this spot. The smell of bacon was too good to keep moving past it and we decided to head inside. Best happy accident!! Any place that has staff wearing shirts that say "Stoked for yolks" and has an array of pig decor- jackpot! The small menu was deliciously stacked with breakfast and lunch options; the griddle was sizzling, there's a drink fridge, and a spot to stand and consume. My husband got a turkey and I did a ruby melt; SO GOOD! I perused the menu, and the breakfast options all looked incredible! If you find yourself on this end of Tremont and you smell amazing bacon, follow your nose to Mike and Patty's - you will not be disappointed! Also, staff was super friendly! This place is a total package!

This restaurant is tiny (175 square feet) and only has 2 seats - which were both occupied when I…read morestopped by around 11:30am. There's a small park with shaded benches about 2 blocks away (Elliot Norton Park) which is a great place to sit down and devour the food. I ordered the Mission Breakfast Burrito and it was delicious. As of August 2026, the website lists the burrito as $14, but the price on the in-person menu was $16. I would give the burrito 4 out of 5 stars because of the way it was wrapped - about a third of the burrito was just egg and cheese and the toppings (avocado, red onion, hash browns, salsa verde, crema) were crammed on the other side of the burrito. If there was a way for the burrito to be wrapped so all the ingredients were more evenly distributed - this would easily be a 5/5 breakfast burrito. One random detail that stuck out to me was that their drinks in their refrigerator were very cold - no lukewarm sodas here! I would come back here to try their signature "Fancy" sandwich. Overall, this is a very solid breakfast spot in Boston!

Milk-y way to quench your thirst! Try our flavored milk in banana, strawberry, or chocolate.

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Fancy Sandwich (~$11) with hash brown

Parish Cafe & Bar

The food was delicious, both mine and that of the children. They have a great children's menu! The…read moreambiance was very relaxed so that even though we arrived in the middle of the lunch rush, the waitress never rushed us to order and even helped us navigate some complex food allergies. Definitely a great place to dine!

This place never disappoints, except I guess if you go at 11:30 on a sunday they say no to custom…read moresandwich orders. No subs (ha)! I asked to have the vegetarian and delicious eggplant subbed in for the meat on one of the sandwiches and was promptly told no after our server checked with the kitchen. Sad. Bowl O rings is as good as ever. And wow was that aioli wonderful!

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Pressed Cafe

Visiting from California, I was truly impressed by Pressed Cafe! They offer a huge variety of…read moredelicious food, with something for everyone. From the moment you walk in, the employees greet you with a smile and genuinely check in to see if you need any help. That level of hospitality is amazing and really makes you feel welcome. The food was excellent, the service was outstanding, and the overall experience was fantastic. Please open a location in California I know it would be a huge success Until next time Pressed Cafe!

Stopped by here for an impromptu lunch with a friend after Zumba class…read more The place was quite crowded as usual and we looked around for seating and decided to sit at the bar. Nice decor at the bar. You can order from the same food menu. I ordered the nana's egg sandwich in a pita - it was essentially an omelette sandwich with boursin, olive tapenade, cucumber, tomato and schug which is a green hot sauce which I got on the side. It was quite interesting- not what I had expected and next time I would ask to omit the olive tapenade. I asked for ketchup to add in. It was a really good portion- probably 2 or 3 eggs. Very hearty and filling. The friend ordered the eggplant quinoa bowl which comes in this sauce and very cheesy. Comes with bread - really tasty! Bartender was friendly and service was great!

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Calisto's

4.5

(51 reviews)

0.7 mi

Sandwich was fresh, flavorful and huge. Great taste and value in a family like atmosphere.read more

Awesome sandwich. Absolutely go. You'll be surprised in how much you love it…read more I had the chicken sandwich with pesto

A deli favorite made with serious care, big flavor, and beautiful texture in every layer.

Golden, melty, and packed with flavor from the first bite to the last.

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Built on fresh bread and loaded with vibrant ingredients that taste as good as they look.

Pressed Cafe

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Yankee Lobster

Traditional Lobster Roll: 10/10…read more Sweet Potato Fries: 9/10 Cole Slaw: 8/10 Clam Chowder: 1o/10

Definitely a spot I enjoyed during my visit to Boston and in particular - the Seaport area…read more Very tough to find bad seafood and an unpleasant atmosphere in the city of historic downtown Boston. The views along the coast and the harbor are worth it alone aside from the fairly priced menu and drink options. I would definitely recommend the steamers and the Ale or Cider options. Only caveat is I wish the lobster was more affordable in order to be more accessible since the name is Yankee Lobster. Overall the food, the service and the vibes were great. If you're looking for a more private and si tale spot, try somewhere else because people pass by often and a lot of young people swing by to drink and head towards the local bars in the area.

Dining Area at Yankee Lobster

Hot Buttered Lobster Roll

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Storefront for Yankee Lobster

Mike's Pastry

This establishment has three very simple rules:…read more (1) no credit cards (2) no chairs (3) and no, you can't possibly believe a pastry without powdered sugar could be better than a pastry WITH powdered sugar

Overrated and overpriced. Fun tradition and atmosphere, but too much for too little…read more Pastries were ... como si dice, Mehhh Sorry

How cute is this!! Mascarpone cheese in this super cute tangerine/orange

Dubai Chocolate Cannoli

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Seated in Paul Revere Park near Mike's Pastry

Tora Japanese Restaurant

I got the magura toro don($33) and it came out super fast, it was around 5 minutes which was…read moreshocking. I was super suprised at how good it was. The fish was super fresh, tender , and flavorful! Probably the best tuna I've had. Compared to AYCE sushi spots , you can easily taste the quality differences in taste and texture. The bowl had a good portion size and is also light enough to not feel bloated. This was easily some of the best sushi like food I've had! It can be a little tight due to the small dining area, but is worth the wait. Highly recommend!! Food(50%): 9.4 Staff/service(25%): 9.0 Value(25%): 7.6 Overall: 8.9/10

Extremely fresh fish with generous portions in a casual, underground space…read more I think this is a reasonably priced establishment for the level of fish (phenomenal) and service (reasonable and attentive, but not like a fancier sit down restaurant) that you get. I am always surprised at how full I am when I leave! I'm stuffed every time. There is complementary miso soup with all of the bowls I've tried, outlined below. I really loved all of the bowls I've tried but my favorites are probably the Sake Aisuru Don and Kuromon Don. I just prefer more salmon to more tuna though, and they're all very good! Food: - Sake Aisuru Don: their classic all-salmon bowl! I loved the larger cuts of salmon, and I was pleasantly surprised that even the more pulverized salmon was flavorful! - Kuromon Don: loved the yellowtail in this! Each fish comes with two pieces (except the mackerel for which there are four), and I liked the sampler style for the salmon, tuna, yellowtail, and izumidai. - Maguro Toro Don: so much tuna! And all such high quality. The otoro was so fatty that it practically melted in my mouth without chewing. - Sake Maguro Hamachi Don: a mix of salmon, blue fin tuna, and yellowtail. I liked the yellowtail in this a lot and found that it stood out the most from the other two fish in this particular bowl!

K11. Sake Maguro Hamachi Don

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Harry H.

10 years ago

On a road full of Starbucks Store, I managed to find this small retreat in Boston. Outstanding espresso, great Lattes and Capuccinos (you could really tell by the froth one from the other) great jobs men! You got me through four days of grueling seminar work. read more

Ameliaranne S.

10 years ago

The best spot for a weekday bagel in Back Bay. I love the whole wheat everything bagel with jalapeno cream cheese. This place is utter perfection - awesome coffee, bagels, bagel sandwiches, etc. And it's easier to find a seat than you'd think. read more

Chih-yun T.

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418

9 years ago

Great coffee, friendly staff, but not many seats available, could need to wait for the seat a while.

Tyler R.

2 years ago

Coffee was great, there are a lot of bagel choices and the spot is really cozy. Great experience!

Veruca S.

14 years ago

best place ever best staff ever, eggs were so fluffy i almost died (of happiness)

M K.

10 years ago

No, just no. I had to chuck my latte.

Jillian B.

11 years ago

Iced mocha tasted funny

Itay M.

12 years ago

Simply great espresso.

JB R.

10 years ago

Wonderful!

Pavement Coffeehouse - coffee - Updated August 2026

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