The best sandwich shop in Boston full stop. Be prepared to wait in the line as it is always packed but the wait is worth the reward. Go with the corned beef and pastrami combo and thick cut French fries. You will not regret it. read more

100% matches the hype. I got the rumanian pastrami which was unexpectedly sweet and not overly salty. Something about the bread was crispy and definitely hit the spot. My brother inhaled his sandwich, so i guess that speaks for itself. It was less busy than i imagined, but takeout was a breeze and 10/10 for the box packaging. read more

They are the sandwich specialists! When you enter Sam LaGrassa's, you are greeted by happy faces and a huge crowd of people that are here to try the legendary sandwiches. Order at the counter, and your sandwich is out to you within 5 minutes. Wow! This place is fast and apparently makes a couple thousand of subs a day for only being open until 2pm. I ordered the Italiano, my boyfriend had the pastrami Ruben. We love our sandwiches but we were not ready for the mastery of all sandwiches. The italiano was sweet and spicy with great peppers on it and lots of meats. They do not skimp on you! The Ruben practically melted in our mouths. They were consistent throughout and just extremely tasty. As I was eating our sandwiches, I was reminded of my home, NY, and how I need everyone to try these amazing sandwiches. Thank you Sam LaGrassa's! We will be back SOON read more

Sam LaGrassa's - Italiano - Delis Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

pastrami caprese 3/5 - has a sweet sauce pastrami reuben 3.5/5 - good pastrami, but the bread is not the most crunchy Great sando place for Boston. Good portions, but quite pricey. Around ~$25 for a sando that comes with a couple slices of pickles on the side. Not sure the prices justify the portion sizes you get. Very casual place to grab a bite to eat to-go or a quick sit-down place for lunch. Good service. It has the same kind of ordering system as a café. You go in and order at one of the cashiers and wait for your order to be completed. Once your order is completed, it will be called out and you can go pick it up and the counter. If you order for dining in, your order will be taken to the table you choose to sit at. Probably will be very difficult to find parking in the area. If you're lucky you might be able to find street parking on some streets nearby, but would recommend taking the T to get there. read more

Sam LaGrassa's - pastrami reuben - Delis Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Absolutely the best sandwiches in Boston you gotta get there early. The lines are insane, but they move right along. The people are friendly there, but the food is cooked up perfection. read more

I've eaten here twice and both times I felt it was just OK. But I could be wrong because this place is poppin every time I've walked past. Perhaps I am ordering wrong. But I'm just not impressed. The pastrami is extremely tender and juicy but it's not overly flavorful. I also need to order extra toppings and condiments and I'm sure I'd enjoy the sandwich better. I live a good pastrami sandwich especially and Rueben sandwich with sauerkraut. This time I made a mistake and ordered the Rumanian Pastrami. It was very simple... meat and cheese. These sandwiches are very large and also highly expensive. $20+ each depending on which one you get. read more

Sam LaGrassa's - Rumanian Pastrami - Delis Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Well. We may have wandered into one of the best sandwich shop/Deli in Boston. Just off The Common, we were looking for a spot before the start of our Freedom Trail Tour. We found it. Easy order system that works. Extensive menu. The pastrami was 5*. I'm still thinking about. Crazy crowded at lunch time. Yet their system is smooth. Men's BR is on 2nd floor, women's on 3rd. read more

Sam LaGrassa's - people sitting at the bar - Delis Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Awesome cornbeef sandwiches Must go there every time we're in Boston Great place service is great and clean read more

For one of my last days in Boston, I wanted to stop by a deli in the city. Sam LaGrassa's had great ratings, so I chose them. The signs on the outside of the restaurant boasts the "World's #1 Sandwich" which is obviously a bold claim. I opted for the Italiano instead of the many Ruben options they offer. The service was great and the cashier I had was very kind and welcoming as I took the time to decide what to order. The sandwich itself was very very good I would say! It was packed with many slices of deli meat and cheese, and I'm not quite sure what sauces were inside, but there was a sauce that had an excellent subtly sweet and spicy flavor that paired excellently with the rest of the components of the sandwich. I will however say that price is pretty outrageous. I frankly cannot justify spending $24 on a sandwich--even a very good one--more than once. Something to be considered. read more

Sam LaGrassa's - Italiano - Delis Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Love everything about Sam LaGrassa's except the price. The food is amazing. Highly recommend the hot pastrami sandwiches. Online ordering ahead is easy, they do catering for businesses all week as well as counter service. The only downside is the price. Around 15 years ago the cheapest pastrami sandwich was maybe $12 and that seemed expensive. Then it was $15 and that was the first sandwich that expensive downtown but people would still go. Today the price range is $20-$30 per sandwich, which makes this really a luxury lunch and not as much of a daily lunch spot. But if they can sell at volume at those prices, more power to them! read more

Although this restaurant doesn't have a lot of space, they're super speedy with the service. Within minutes of ordering, our sandwiches were ready. I really enjoyed the chipotle pastrami sandwich and my friend her pastrami/corned beef. The sandwiches are pricy ($26-27) but they are big enough for 2 meals. The homemade pickles were not pickled enough, and tasted like a cucumber. read more

Sam LaGrassa's - Chipotle Pastrami, Pastrami and Corned Beef Combo - Delis Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Delicious vegan wrap. Plan to pay a lot for a sandwich here. Not sure why they think they can charge such high prices (20+ for a sandwich). Better for catering... good sandwich, salad, pickle, chip options for office catering. read more

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FOOD: I got the Turkey Rachel for delivery and it did not disappoint! Great flavor all-around and the turkey was moist and thinly sliced. Prices are a bit steep for a sandwich but you're paying for great quality - and look at all of that meat! Already craving this sandwich again, and looking forward to visiting the storefront soon! read more

Sam LaGrassa's - Turkey Rachel - Delis Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The Reuben at Sam Lagrasses is absolutely INCREDIBLE definitely worth the $25 the workers are nice and the ambience is quite good for a deli/sandwich place. Only negative is that the table we sat at didn't feel very clean felt kinda sticky but other than that it was great. 10/10 would come back. read more

Sam LaGrassa's - Delicious Reuben - Delis Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Overhyped. Not worth $30 imho while other sandwich places range from $10-20. Not going back, but then I am not crazy for pastrami sandwiches. I had the Chipotle Pastrami, too sweet for my taste. read more

10/10 vegan vegetable wrap. I attended an event catered from here and had the vegan wrap. There is vegan mozzarella in the wrap, but it was served cold so the cheese wasn't melted which was kind of odd but still delicious. I took an extra one home and microwaved it a few days later and it tasted even better with the cheese melted. Love that they have a solid vegan option. Highly recommend! read more

Sam LaGrassa's - Vegan Wrap - Delis Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I was attending a work meeting and this sandwich shop catered it. Normally, corporate meetings' catering sandwiches are terrible with thick bread and skimpy, tasteless cole cuts. Not Sam LaGrassa's! After one bite, I decided that the next time I was in Boston, I am actually coming here for a meal! The Buffalo Chicken sub was one of the best things I've eaten. It is a thick, fried chicken cutlet ... homemade, not bagged/frozen. There is spicy buffalo-style sauce and creamy blue cheese dressing and freshly sliced tomato. The bread is perfect and the sandwich flavours just blend so perfectly together. The turkey Asiago sandwich smells like dirty socks but it tastes great with melted asagio cheese on the bun and a sweet sauce. Roast beef with blue cheese was amazing with fresh rare roast beef and chunky blue cheese dressing. The buffalo mozzarella and tomato sandwich (although it didn't seem like real buffalo mozzarella cheese) was a good option as well. When I return, I hope to try the hot pastrami sandwich. The cookies were gigantic and full (almost too full) of hardened chocolate chips. Overall, this was the perfect corporate catering for a business meeting but I'd imagine it would be even better freshly made. Boston has many lunch restaurants ... few of them good. This is the best I've tried. It reminds of the delis on Long Island. read more

this is probably the best sandwich I've had, the perfect balance of meat and sauce. it was sweet, tangy, and the meat melts in your mouth. I'd pay $33 for it again read more

This was by far the best meal I had while in Boston. The best corn beef and pastrami sandwich I've ever had. The service was fast and the sandwich came out piping hot. A little on the pricy side, $25 for a sandwich. However, it was well worth it. We got here early when they first opened and was able to get a seat inside. The pickle was also good and very fresh. read more

Sam LaGrassa's - Pastrami and Corned Beef Combo - Delis Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Like the sign says, The World's #1 Sandwiches are found here. Everything was delicious. Our favorite was The Rachel which is toasted to perfection. We arrived at 1140am which was perfect to beat the lunchtime rush. For our party of 6, our food arrived in about 5-10 minutes. Long enough for us to get a table and relax. It was a great way to start our afternoon of walking the Freedom Trail. read more

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Used to be so much better. The sandwiches are so expensive now and the quality not as good. Rondos is a much better sandwich shop and prices are so reasonable. read more

Prices are steep, but they're fairly big, meaty sandwiches packed with flavor. I spent $45 total on both of these.. hard to justify but they were really tasty. I personally didn't like their fresh pickles-- salty but not puckering or vinegary like a pickle should be. I'd come back for sure if I have that type of lunch money in the future. read more

Sam LaGrassa's - Italian - Delis Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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When you go in knowing you're about to spend $25 on one sandwich and you do so happily and willingly, you know these folks are killing the game! If you want a superior sandwich look no further. Their pastrami diablo is nothing short of mind blowing! Sam LaGrassa's is a local treasure that should not be missed. read more

Great sandwiches and delicious pasta salad! This is my go to place for sandwiches in Boston. I highly recommend the eggplant and pepper sandwich! read more

Sam LaGrassa's - Delis Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I don't live close to Katz, but this is a close runner up. Delicious sandwich! Plenty of seating and helpful staff. Would definitely recommend if you are in the mood for a mouth watering Pastrami sandwich. read more

Sam LaGrassa's - Southwest Pastrami - Delis Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

DDD was right again. Super tasty and very fast! Hot and fresh is where it's at. Went just before close, hated getting there that late, but they're still super Busy at 2pm- it was no problem. In and out in minutes. read more

The food was awesome dnd well worth the wait. The service was quick and very pleasant. It was not very crowded and they even brought our food to our table. Were it a busier time of day, orders are picked up at the counter. The ambiance was that of a small Boston sandwich shop, that is well worth the wait. read more

$26 for a sandwich and $7.50 for fries!? If I get a drink I'm at over $40 after tax....for a sandwich and fries!? Are you absolutely insane?! Walked in, saw the prices and refused to give my money to money gougers. The menu photos I saw on yelp were bad enough for prices, I guess they were from a couple years ago. Places that want to gouge people for money don't deserve to be in business read more

Ordered three sandwiches on Uber Eats. The average price of each sandwich was about $20-$25. The portions are small for the price and are definitely not worth the money. For $25 I was expecting a great sandwich and Sam LaGrassa's is just average or low average read more

Been wanting to come here for a while. I was in Boston walking around so the wife and I walked over. Amazing menu... my wife got the Cuban sandwich. Decided to Dutch the Chipotle May and go Brown Mustard. I never see Cubans with Mayo? I asked what the best Pastrami sandwich was and the guy at the register said Loco Chicken. Grilled chicken, bacon & Pastrami. It was absolutely delicious, but I was hoping for more Pastrami on it. It was more of a chicken sandwich vs a Pastrami. The fries were delicious and service was great! Can't go wrong here! read more

Sam LaGrassa's - Cuban - Delis Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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My wife, two nephews, and our 7 month old baby went to Boston in search of food, fun, and other vacation-related cliches. One of my nephews wanted to try Sam LaGrassa's and so after visiting the ICA museum we walked about a mile in drizzly weather to Sam's. The place was more spacious than Regina's Pizzeria in the North End as there was room for our stroller. The boys each ordered the Ham and Swiss and my wife and I ordered the Roast Beef Peppers and the Chipotle Pastrami. Both the roast beef and pastrami sandwiches were excellent. I ate half of the pastrami at the restaurant and saved the other half for a moment of snacking zen at the top of the cylinder at the NE aquarium. It tasted as good two hours later as it did in the restaurant. Three different groups of people asked me if I got that sandwich at the Aquarium cafe. The service was fast and friendly. I would have given them 5 stars were it not for the price, I've never paid $100+ dollars for four sandwiches before, at that price they might come with a beverage and a salad. read more

Haven't been in quite a while and got the craving for pastrami. Walked in at 1:15pm on a Wednesday and, lo and behold, no line whatsoever. (That's a first!) Ordered my usual pastrami on rye with brown mustard. The girl rings me up and says, $23.95. I actually did a double take (what the what??!!), and asked her to confirm what she said (she did.) I can't remember exactly, but believe this is quite an increase since my last visit. Nearly $25 bucks for a sandwich for lunch (yes, you get a pickle!) Fortunately for them, this is still the best pastrami I've ever had (sorry Katz's.) I reduced to four stars solely due to the cost. At this price, I'll consider a special visit now and again. read more

This place is awesome! It is not large and was packed with regulars on a Thursday lunchtime and we ordered a sandwich at the counter and found one chair open, but had to wait for another 10 min for the adjacent chair to open up. Not a lot of seating available. Bathrooms not particularly convenient - through a door and up 1 or 2 flights (M-1, F-2) on a tight spiral staircase. The sandwiches are expensive. $28 for a Pastrami Rueben on pumpernickel. Now for the good news. It was the best Rueben or pastrami sandwich we've ever had! It was big enough, we split it, and a big of chips was only $1.50. In spite of the sandwich cost, there is a reason this place has been around since the 60's, and is packed with regulars. The ordering and delivery of sandwiches is very efficient, and the food is spectacular. I'll be back next time I'm in Boston! read more

I was recommended the combo pastrami and corned beef (the other recommendation from them as a first timer is the Chipotle pastrami). It was absolutely delicious and well balanced with the Cole slaw. It also came with a fresh and crunchy pickle that wasn't too pickled and vinegary. One sandwich is enough to share unless you're ravenous. My bf and I also split their potato salad too which we also liked. It was slightly sweet but other than that the flavors were good with fresh ingredients. I loved the pieces of red onion in there too for a good crunch. The prices were very steep but at least it was for a high quality sandwich! **bathrooms are located through the exit door 2nd floor for men and 3rd floor for women read more

Sam LaGrassa's - Pastrami and corned beef combo - delicious! - Delis Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Oy vey... This is not going to sit well with some of you... Is it a good sandwich? Yes. The pastrami and corned beef are tasty and flavorful, but it feels skimpy. Just as it starts to be a star, the show is over. Offer seedless rye for those with sensitive stomachs. Nobody told me this was an option. Is it worth the $24 price tag? No. Katz's in New York City makes their pastrami and corned beef better and bigger and just the way you want it. Here it slaps on several sandwiches and hopes you find a winner in one. I also find that you need a tad more on the menu for sides. Fries and potato chips are not enough. Is it the best sandwich in Boston? Deli sandwiches? Maybe. Include the lobster roll? Definitely not. Is it worth returning for? No. Unless you like spending a lot of money or just have mediocre standards. But for rookies this is not a bad place to start. read more

Sam LaGrassa's - I'm also on an eating tour. - Delis Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I had the BBQ Pastrami sandwich. It was the best pastrami sandwich I've ever had. As a NYer, dare I say it's even better than Katz. I ate it too fast, I should've savored the flavors a bit longer. My wife had the Chicken Classic and she said even that simple sandwich tasted great. The service was friendly and efficient; I was in and out in minutes. There wasn't any parking so we couldn't dine in, although the ambience was welcoming. Simple tables with enough space to be comfortable, a bit busy and moderately noisy, but not in a bad way. Outside you could find green spaces and open benches to enjoy your meal, if you wanted to enjoy the nice weather and sights while chowing down on your sandwich. read more

Sam LaGrassa's - BBQ Pastrami - Delis Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Ugh, every time I look at this sandwich my mouth waters. So FREAKING GOOD. This is the place for Corned Beef. read more

Sam LaGrassa's - Reuben Sandwich O M G so good... - Delis Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Good sandwich. Not great but good. Being my first time here, I asked at the counter which one people get and the staff directed me to one of the pastrami sandwiches. I chose the Chipotle Pastrami With a Diet Coke Bottle and tax and a small tip, It came to $32.37 for lunch. A bit pricey for a small lunch but par for the course. These sandwiches add coleslaw which seem to be more common than not. It made the sandwich very messy but on a good note, the slaw was very tasty and full of flavor. It came with a dill pickle in a bag. The pickle tasted like the Grillo's ones we get from Costco back home. Not bad. The pastrami was sliced and warm and you get a good amount. I Iike that they offer the spicier taste of Chipotle on the pastrami. Nice touch. Tasty but very messy. My top pastrami sandwiches are found at Langer's Deli in L.A. and Katz's Deli in NYC so this one didn't rate up there but again, not bad. Lots of deliveries were going out while I ate at a counter area. This place was not crazy busy even though it was a Monday ~12:30 pm and should've been lunchtime for the area. This was not pandemic slowness as almost all the Covid restrictions have been lifted when I was there. I would not call LaGrassa's the world's best as they say (I reserve that for other places) but it's definitely worth a stop when in the area. Overall, everything was good, family owned, clean, fast and popular with the deliveries. Give them a try! read more

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I've always wanted to try Sam LaGrassa's, but could never justify the high price tag of spending $20 for a sandwich during lunch hours. Sam LaGrassa's is conveniently located about 10 minutes away from the office. My coworkers and I ordered sandwiches via UberEats and our orders arrived by bicycle. I ordered the white tuna salad on multigrain bread grilled with onions, lettuce, and pickles. Lagrassa's gives generous helpings of protein in their sandwiches. I especially thought it cute that each sandwich came with what looks like a freshly homemade pickled pickle. Fantastic lunch wish I could afford to eat sandwich from here everyday! read more

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The sandwiches here are seriously impressive -- big portions, juicy meat, and great flavor. Service was fast despite the lunch rush. The only downside is limited seating during busy hours. Still, it's an awesome spot for a hearty lunch! read more