It is so odd to come to a restaurant with such limited hours, but dang, worth it. I'm not much of a beef eater but their pastrami is so good. I ordered the chipotle pastrami sandwich to share and I was worried it wouldn't be enough. This was the perfect sharing size. The sandwich was so good, the meat was so tender and full of flavor, the sauce was light enough to enjoy the meat and bread, the coleslaw added a nice balance, and the bread was perfect. The seeds on the roll and the crunch of the bread held up so well to the meat and slaw. The staff was super friendly and we were able to utilize the restroom with our 2 year old so overall this place was a huge win. I would certainly come back to try more of their sandwiches, something this quality doesn't get old. read more

Finally made my way to Sam LaGrassa's after 5 years of living in Boston... being only open on the weekdays makes it difficult for a working professional to visit this establishment, but I had a day off today (Friday)! I got here just a few minutes after opening but already saw quite a few customers. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating. I opted for the chipotle pastrami and ate outside. At $18 a sandwich, this is probably the most expensive sandwich I've ever paid for. Employees are nice and service is quick - they bring your order to where you are sitting, and the sandwich is wrapped nicely in foil to prevent any spillage should you take any leftovers to go and a pickle is provided in a little zip loc bag. Although the sandwich was tasty, I'm not sure if it's worth the hefty $18. Some of the previous pictures I've seen on Yelp had more pastrami, although I also saw pictures with less meat. My sandwich was actually a bit too over sauced, and I'm the sauce queen. I think the chipotle honey mustard just overpowered it all. Despite it not being the meatiest, I was full after half the sandwich, likely because of how heavy everything was: bread, meat, sauce, coleslaw, and cheese. Even on a weekday there were plenty of customers as I people watched from the outdoor patio. There were many delivery and takeout orders, likely from nearby companies since I saw bags and platters. I also saw many construction workers on break, as well as locals and tourists from out of state. Was it worth it? In my honest opinion, not really, but there are a lot of Yelpers and patrons who likely think otherwise. If you're looking a hearty sandwich and are okay with treating yourself, this is the place for you. For now, I'll just stick with making my own sandwiches from ingredients at the grocery store! read more

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

Ate once and had to go back again before I left town! Had the pastrami combo. WOW! Good as a sandwich can get!

I've never been a pastrami fan, as I didn't have it much growing up. But coming to Boston, so many (including my trusted friend) were raving about Sam Lagrassa's pastrami, that's also featured in so many media outlets, such as The Food Network's Diner's, Drive In's and Dives, The Travel Channel, ABC's Nightline, in The Boston Globe and been named the best sandwich in Boston by Eater, Thrillist, Best of Boston and Boston Magazine. So I finally tried Sam Lagrassa's and it really lived up to world's best sandwich title in my opinion! Most importantly, I didn't know that pastrami was soo good! I ordered the diablo and asked them to swap the regular bun for pumpernickel bread and grill it so the sauce would caramelize nicely. First I thought the heaps of pastrami would be too much but after taking a big bite, I couldn't help but eat all of it! The sweet barbecue caramelized with the smoky, salty, tender pastrami was so amazing and I still think about the beautiful first bite with different flavors harmoniously coming together. Lagrassa's son is now running the business and provides wonderful service. My only complaint was the short window of hours open (11am-2pm).. they ship their sandwiches and meats nationwide and I'm pretty sure they sell more sandwiches online than in-person :) will most definitely be back/order online. read more

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Ordered the chipotle pastrami sandwich. OMG...it's possibly some of the best pastrami I've ever had. Melts in your mouth and flavorful. Would've been better with a toastier bread though. read more

Delicious! My son and I had a bowl of clam chowder each and shared a chipotle pastrami. There is no way I could have finished a sandwich on my own. Made for a lighter but filling lunch We went in around 1 pm and our food was ready in a few minutes. Ordered takeout but lucked out and got a table. Hit the spot after an early Freedom Trail tour. read more

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

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Uhh yeah, not sure why Yelp always removes my reviews. Guess businesses pay to remove the negative ones. Long story short, sandwiches here cost $26 without fries, chip drink, nada! Waay too expensive. read more

We went here for lunch. Their sandwiches are incredible. We orders the pastrami and corned beef sandwiches and shared them. I couldn't decide which one I loved more. Glad I was able to eat both. Drinks are great using cane sugar only. We had a side of the potato salad which was phenomenal. We will continue coming here each time we visit Boston. read more

Sam LaGrassa's - Sidewalk view. - Delis Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Best Pastrami or cornbeef sandwich in Boston! At least that's what Yelp said and after trying both sandwiches, Im gonna have to agree! I ordered one of each and completely finish them both, i left the place rolling lol but I needed to try these before I flew back home to ATL so I took an Uber there right as they opened to beat the lunch crowd. Man these were delicious! Next time I'm in Boston I'm definitely hitting this place up again!!! read more

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

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This place has good sandwiches. Not great, but good. I'm excited to eat it, but it's not worth the money. There are at least 3 better sandwich places nearby, with the added bonus of not being $25. read more

LOADED, and I say LOADED with Pastrami! Pictured below is the delightful Chipotle Pastrami and the Pastrami Diablo! BEST Partami ever, but does come at the price of 17.95 per sandwich! Def worth a stop while in Boston if you love Pastrami, Sandwiches, or Foooooood! Huge portions and def worthy of a split as well! read more

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

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Recently I was visiting Boston and heard this place was good. It is very good taste wise. But value wise, not so much. My wife and I got two sandwiches that cost us $52. That might be okay if the sandwiches were larger. Pictured is both our sandwiches next to the bill. My Reuben didn't have much meat in it and it was just okay. My wife's thought her sub was excellent though pricey. read more

Sam LaGrassa's - Have of the Reuben. - Delis Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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this place is expensive and the prices have went up like 3-4 bucks more since the pandemic. The flavor and fullness of the sandwiches are fantastic but now when you think an out 25.00 for just a sandwich only a bit much. I will still a sandwich 1-2 times a year to satisfy my cravings read more

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For a number of years, I traveled regularly to/from Boston... so I've developed some favorite foodie spots in the city, and Sam LaGrassa's is one of them. Open since 1968, Sam LaGrassa's is a must-visit when in Beantown (they've been at the same location for 50+ years!). The sandwiches are sizable and delicious (made with meat that's prepared in-house on a daily basis), so rest assured you're not going to be left hungry... the deli pickles on the side are, of course, a delightful little addition. (Mmm... pickles...) Also, I've always noted the exceptional service here (efficient at dealing with the line at lunchtime, and always pleasant). These folks have a tried and true system and it shows. It's been a while since my last trip to Boston, so I was having a craving for one of their delicious sandwiches. Besides in-store, takeout, and delivery, Sam LaGrassa's offers catering AND overnight shipping via Goldbelly (https://www.goldbelly.com/sam-lagrassas). Given my recent Goldbelly kick, I couldn't resist and ordered the Grilled Specialty Sandwich 4 Pack for overnight shipping/delivery. The sandwiches arrived well-packaged (themselves wrapped in foil, and then securely prepared for shipping), and the shipment even included their signature deli pickles! Perfection. You can tell that the folks at Sam LaGrassa's take a lot of pride in the quality of their menu items - from the grilled bread sandwich specials to the vegetarian/vegan offerings or a la carte meat options - as well as ensuring happy customers. I definitely miss visiting in-person (and will certainly get back as soon as I travel to Boston again), but it's great to know that I can expect the same high quality deliciousness when having items delivered as well. read more

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

This place is definitely busy during lunch but probably one of the best sandwiches I have had in Boston. I enjoyed the roast beef in rye along with the freshly cut pastrami sandwiches. So meaty, with slaw and sauce. It is pretty big so you can definitely share if you want to. Price is slightly steep for sandwiches but to try it once is a must if you are in town. read more

Great sandwiches in downtown Boston. Street parking available? Surely you're not serious.. Sam LaGrassa's is a Boston institution, a family run business since 1968. (Seinfeld pause) Worlds number 1 sandwich? You mean numero Uno?? That's a bold claim. I'm not here to debate who has the number 1 sandwich and me being from New York?? I'll be nice and simply say Boston has a kick ass sandwich maker. This place is always slammed, there are crowd control lines but with the town being empty I was able to stroll in and order with ease. All these choices! I don't want a huge, piled high pastrami sandwich. I ask the counter person about the special, The Rachel. I was told it's not a hefty sammy so away we go! I placed my order, paid for my meal and stood in the social distance area. Once called, I walked outside and sat to enjoy my meal. The rye bread served is thickly sliced and once pressed in the panini machine? It's makes it all magical. The pastrami is cooked perfectly and the slaw it's topped with makes the sandwich. Sammy, You rocked my lunch! read more

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What can you say about their pastrami sandwiches ? Definitely some the best in New England with no frills and a great place to get lunch. We got our sandwiches about 10 minutes after we ordered them and lucked out that the place wasn't busy at all for a Monday lunch crowd. It had been years since we had been and it was worth every delicious bite. read more

Sam LaGrassa's - Taking mom out for lunch today. - Delis Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Ridiculously expensive? Yup. Super hyped and publicized? Yup. Freaking delicious? Absolutely. I've tried nearly all of their sandwiches, and all are good, but the grilled sandwiches are the real standout for me, including the Chipotle Pastrami, Pastrami Rachel or Reuben, or Cuban. While the prices - and expectations - are high, this is one sandwich shop that can meet those lofty expectations...and do it consistently! They are super reliable for catering orders or local deliveries, and if your wallet feels empty, your belly will at least be stuffed and happy! Oh...I almost forgot. The sandwiches get all the hype, but don't forget about those amazing pickles. I know i shouldn't, but just one more spear please! read more

Had to make a trip to this Boston Classic. Only open during lunch time so I popped in for pastrami and corned beef combo and ate it at one of the bar spot. Place was old school and the meat on the sandwich was so tender and they load it up pretty good. Pretty pricy, 28 bucks for a sandwich and bad of chips, but it delivered. read more

Sam LaGrassa's - Had to check out the spot! - Delis Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Staff was extremely friendly which counts a lot for me. I got the chipotle pastrami...the sandwich overall had a good flavor, the bread was nice and toasted but the pastrami almost had zero flavor to it. It was also extremely pricey. I knew this coming in but was really excited to try it. It came with "pickles" which really just tasted like cucumber that were maybe dipped in a pickle jar real quick. I would have preferred more of a pickled taste but you could tell they were fresh, very crisp. read more

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

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This is my favorite sandwich place. But the food is very expensive, so I can't go there often. Prices have almost doubled since I used the go there, before. Nearly $30plus for sandwich, fries, and fruit punch. The reuben is my go-to sammie, and it's a fairly decent size. If you eat it all in one sitting, you might get sleepy! LOL I strongly recommend everything but the fruit punch. Not worth the money. I like my fruit punch sweeter, Oh, almost forgot- DO NOT DRIVE HERE unless you're already driving for something else. Parking sucks downtown. Take the T (that's the subway, in case you're from out of town). read more

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Best sandwich I've found in Massachusetts: Pastrami Swiss Portobello on a scaly roll with spicy mustard. Mmmmmmm Yum Unfortunately no place to park. read more

PRICE PRICE PRICE! Inflation is real here; sandwich prices have apparently gone up almost $10 since about 2019... Good sandwich's with quality ingredients, but not worth the price and not the world #1 sandwiches I've had. Being from out of town, would not seek to visit their location only for food as parking is horrendous here, we paid $20 just to go eat. read more

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It's been a while since I've had one of these delicious sandwiches. But, after walking in and seeing they now cost upwards of $25....it will be a while more. Maybe, on the day I retire, I'll treat myself to one. read more

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

I LOVE THIS PLACE SO MUCH. One of the best sandwiches I have ever had. I've tried their roasted vegetable wrap ($12.95) and the Chipotle pastrami ($14.95) and they are both absolutely divine. The pastrami itself - I've never had something so tender and wonderfully flavored. Bread is perfectly toasted and soaks up the sauces perfectly. Trust me - deli sandwiches anywhere do not beat this. The portions are extremely generous. Limited seating, order at the counter. read more

Sam LaGrassa's - HEAVEN ON A PLATE. Roasted vegetable wrap ($12.95) and Chipotle Pastrami ($14.95) both divine - Delis Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

First thing, I came here originally around 2018/19 (before covid) of course I forgot what I had ordered back then but it was delicious. This place is the real deal holy field! Glad that Sam LaGrassa's is still around after all these years because their sandwiches are #1 in Boston.. Yeah, I said it! You can't get the type of great service anywhere else like it. Located in Downtown crossing (look em up) if y'all never been here, well you need to if you're a sandwich type of person. 10/10 read more

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OK, the combo pastrami and corned beef sandwich was BOMB. The meats were so tender and juicy, piled high and bursting with flavor. It rivals some of the best spots in LA and NYC, there is no denying that. However, I agree with the other Yelpers that the price is steep! After adding a lemonoade and tip, my bill was $30. I didn't even get a side dish or chips! If I did, my bill would be closer to $40. For that price, I could enjoy a sit down meal at a nice restaurant. And while the sandwich is a good size, it's not so enormous that you could share it and be full. I finished the entire thing easily in one sitting. Overall, definitely worth a trip because the sandwiches are great. Just a bit overpriced IMO. read more

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

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Absolutely delicious. Pretty big portions and the meat was delicious. Strongly recommend as well as for a carton of homemade pickles which was really good as wells perfect grab and go place for lunch. Really enjoyed and recommend (has weird hours so I would check before too)! read more

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

Wonderful surprise! Just picked a random street, and ended up at Sam LaGrassa's for lunch. Great food! We had the Chicken Pesto Sandwich-fresh pesto, perfect fresh bread, and served with what taste like house-made pickle slice. We also had the best clam chowder that I have taste in the whole city! Perfect salt level. Had Maine Rootbeer, and Maine Blueberry Soda. So good!! read more

My best friend shipped me this amazing sandwich all the way from Boston to Florida for my birthday!! It Arrived in a cold box and super fresh!!!! What a delicious treat!!! Can't wait to order for my coworkers in Chicago!! Love the fact that they ship nationwide! The pastrami meat is perfectly seasoned, they came with Swiss cheese slices and a deli mustard sauce and of course rye bread!!! The pickles were also the perfect pairing. We ate the entire box in 3 days to ensure the freshest eating experience, total of 8 sandwiches which we could have easily split in half that is how generous they are with the ingredients! They have earned themselves a life long customer! Check them out it's worth the hype!!! read more

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

This is by far the best sandwich I've had in Boston. The server was friendly, he recommended sandwiches since there were so many options to choose from. We grabbed a table and our sandwiches were ready in less than 10 minutes. It's expensive but worth it. read more

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Probably the best sandwich that I've had in my life. We shared the pastrami and corn beef combo. The meat was incredibly tender and so flavorful. This should definitely be on your list if you're a sandwich enthusiast. read more

Sandwiches are good, but I can't justify the price of $25 a sandwich (no sides, no additions included). I tried the pastrami Rachel and it was good - very messy and fairly large but overall just good. Nothing to write home about. Also since they're only open on weekdays for lunch hours I don't think I'll be back. There are a million other sandwich places around that are pretty much the same thing. read more

The sandwiches are good and service is fast but prices are super steep for the sandwich that it is. I understand that everything is getting more expensive these days (I heard it wasn't always like this), but for $20+ I would want at least a drink/side. The chicken pesto was good, but I think I'm going to need to find a different lunch spot that won't break the bank read more

Sam's has been one of those places I've had from work a few times, but never on my own until last week. Their food is consistent, sure to please anyone, and delicious (even Guy Fieri says so!). I split a mozzarella sandwich with my mom and the portion size was perfect for us to share. I was pretty bummed that their pickles are so cucumber-y and not very vinegary, but I came for the sandwich (which was YUM). Their bread is always fresh and flavorful, and service is quick. Plan accordingly if you want to sit outside, because tables go quick. All in all, Sam's never disappoints (except for their pickles!). read more

My wife and were in Boston for a fun anniversary trip. We were staying downtown and went out searching for lunch. The location is kind of a wonky spot down an alley and you could certainly miss it if you were an out of towner. The Reuben sandwiches were hot, delicious and fresh tasting. I also had a small bowl of clam chowder, which hit the spot on a chilly October day. I was a little taken back by the cost as our lunch was pushing close to $50. read more

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Only open on the weekday. This sandwich spot is my go to! It is very busy but the staff works very fast. Rubens are my favorite and I would come back if I ever visit Boston again. read more

Best pastrami sandwich I have had. Service was fast and friendly. Price was high but sandwich was excellent and worth the visit. Wouldn't go everyday but when I want a pastrami sandwich this is the place in Boston read more

Sam LaGrassa's serves huge pressed sandwiches! While it is a little on the expensive side, I will say that they were pretty delicious and not skimpy. We came across this place while just looking for a place to eat before our flight out of Boston and I'm glad we picked this one! Very comparable to some of my favorite hot sandwiches from SoCal, and to my delight, some fantastic pastrami! read more

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

Talk about an excellent pastrami sandwich. Doesn't get much better than this. I would put the sandwich up against any of the New York delis. They're only open from 11 to 2 on weekdays so get there early to pick up your sandwich. read more