Key lime ice cream Honestly I only came in here to use the bathroom after having a breakfast sandwich at their sister restaurant next door. But - that said, this place is super cool. I left with a little print of a jar of Summerville's finest export: "Fluff" -- and a key lime soft serve cone, which I was reluctant to share since it was divine! read more

Sandwich and salad galore! I got the Dude Ranch sandwich special. It was super tasty and had quality ingredients too. Bread was a good balance of chew and crisp. Just wish they put a bit more turkey in it. The Ginger Switchel drink was a refreshing complement on an annoyingly hot day. Constant stream of people on a Saturday afternoon--they're deservedly popular! read more

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One of the best sandwich shops in the Boston area, hands-down. They have a good selection of inventive and tasty sandwiches and then you can also get custom sandwiches to order. The space is made to look like a 50s-60s soda shop and is very charming. They also sell tons of vintage and specialty candies, chips and other snacks and trinkets. Staff are super friendly and service is efficient. Definitely recommend! read more

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We've been going back every so often and still love it here. The staff is always friendly and the rotating soft serve flavors are always fun. Although the Vinal Spuckie is still my favorite sub/sandwich here so far, the Best Cellar was great too. And I hope that the black raspberry soft serve flavor becomes a regular in the rotation or comes back once it's gone! read more

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Friendly service and solid sandwich. I got the ham & pimento, very generous on the pimento cheese. It was delicious but could have used something crunchy. The bread was delicious and the size was good for the price. I see what the hype is about and look forward to trying other things! read more

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Delicious sandwiches. Amazing soft serve. Lovely people. Got the tuna and it was very good - no onions in it! read more

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Such inventive sandwiches! Had a Thanksgiving one with squash recently. The Italian is good, and so is the tuna. Reminds me of Tony & Pete's, the best sandwich shop in Dayton, OH. That's a big complement. They also have a program where you can pay something like $5 or $7 to donate a sandwich to a food pantry. Love! read more

Omg...they weren't lying when they said the soft serve ice cream at vinal general is AMAZING!! I went over the weekend because I had a major soft serve craving and was so excited to see they had seasonal fall flavors. I had a pumpkin pie soft serve with spiced maple cookie crumble topping. It was beyond delicious. read more

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I saw Vinal General Store on Boston Globe's list of best sandwiches in the Boston area, so I knew I had to give it a try. I came on a Saturday at 11:45 and there was plenty of seating available. I had preordered my sandwich online and pickup was a breeze. I ordered the Best Cellar: turkey, cheddar, maple mustard, pickles, and crispy fried shallots on Iggy's country white bread. It was definitely a very tasty sandwich! The pickles tasted really fresh and flavorful and I loved the crunch of the fried shallots. My only small complaint was that there wasn't much turkey on the sandwich. I expected a bit more at this price point. Still very tasty overall and I will definitely be back to try more sandwiches! read more

Vinal General Store - Best Cellar - Restaurants Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Yummy sandwich (balanced flavors and textures) and peach green tea! The soft serve looked really good, will be back to try sometime! read more

Vinal General Store - Best Cellar - Restaurants Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

My new fav place! Great soda/non-alc beverage options! Delicious dole whip soft serve (non dairy too!). Incredible sandwiches (on gluten free bread!!!)- my favorite is the green goddess! I hope to return soon to try their turkey sandwich! read more

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Excellent sandwiches and soft serve ice cream! The vibes are also really cute; it's like an old timey store/diner with classic candies, and the staff is also super friendly read more

I am one of seemingly few folks in this world who does not enjoy sandwiches. If given the choice, I would take my meal in just about any other form. But I thoroughly enjoyed my sandwich from Vinal. The bread was incredibly soft, the veggies were fresh, the deli meat was thick and flavorful, and the hots mayo was the perfect tangy balance to it all. I ate the entire thing in one sitting, and it was not a small sandwich. I also really liked the general store and old school vibe. read more

This place has some of the best sandwiches I've ever had. The best cellar is absolutely amazing. If I had so come up with a perfect sandwich, that would be it. This time I tried the veggie thanksgiving special and it was awesome! The cranberry apple butter really made it. I look forward to stopping here every time I'm in the area - I only wish I could get the sandwich sent to me year round. read more

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The sandwiches and service are incredible. I will be running back here to try more of their menu. The Vinal Spuckie was a delicious sandwich. read more

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Wow. The Italian sandwich here really is AMAZING. It's the best I've ever had. Full of meat, saucy, spicy, crunchy, great quality bread. It's worth the drive if you don't live in the neighborhood, seriously. It's not your average deli italian sub- you can taste the quality ingredients. Best part is the hots Mayo- I want to buy this on its own. read more

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I have to give a shout out to Vinal for perfecting the Italian Grinder. I'm always on a quest for an Italian grinder that tastes as good as it looks, but most suffer the same fate of being rather bland and fatiguing my palate after a few bites. Vinal avoids this through the addition of a perfect amount of spice (hots mayo), acid and sweetness (pickles and smoked maple vinaigrette), and freshness (lettuce, tomato, and onion) that work to balance and enhance the deli meats that are piled on thick. Further, the ciabatta is absolutely delicious and has the structure to keep this brilliant work of sandwich engineering intact. Wash it down with some soft serve ice cream (the strawberry and vanilla twist with rose strawberry shortcake crumble was reminiscent of the one from ice cream trucks but much better) and leave feeling much happier than you were when you first came in. read more

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The Vinal Spukie is by far the best version of the Italian sandwich I've ever had. I'm looking forward to trying other sandwiches.

GET THE SOFT SERVE. Their flavors rotate monthly. I had piña colada: a pineapple Dole Whip and coconut swirl. Even though the pineapple was dairy-free, it was shockingly creamy. The small for $5 was sizable and perfect for an afternoon snack. You could get by with the mini for $4 too. Cute interior and friendly staff--really has that general store vibe with a hipster twist. read more

I had been to Vinal Bakery before but this was my first time at the general store next door. It was so cute! There is a counter for eating in and a little store with some food items and gifts to browse while you wait. I got the Veggie Supreme sandwich with housemade pimento cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato, dill pickles, pickled red onion & red wine vinaigrette and it was delicious! It was very flavorful and had a little kick to it but got a little soggy with the country loaf bread so I'd get it on a ciabatta roll next time. read more

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Sprint! Don't run! To vinal general store! This amazing woman founded business has the most incredible sandwiches, dips, soft serve, beer/wine, and cool specialty sauces for sale. The food is LEGIT. Sarah (the owner) is an incredible baker (and person). They have an oyster dip and pimento cheese dip to take away. Excellent chip and cracker and pasta selection. Pesto, maple syrup, candles, chap stick, knitting kits and hot sauces. This is the neighborhood gem that you don't want to miss. Support a place with quality that will make you come back, and people that you'll fall in love with. Vinal general hits all the spots. read more

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I'm obsessed with the Vinal General Store. Amazing sandwiches and soft serve, as well as all the gourmet extras a foodie could dream of! My boyfriend got the Vinal Spuckie, an Italian sub. It was massive and incredibly delicious, I kept stealing bites. I got the mango vanilla soft serve twist. I hope this is a flavor they do again, because it was soooo good! Summery and light. I also got a Ghia mocktail, sumac and chili flavored, which I had been dying to try but couldn't find at other foodie shops in Boston. It was nice to have the option of buying just one to make sure I liked it, before I splurged on a whole pack! They have Graza olive oil and Fishwife tinned fish, as well as other treats to buy and bring home. They know how to make a great sandwich here, and I will definitely be back! read more

The sandwiches at this spot are to die for. Step into a throw back general store, grab a bag of old timey candy or a drink at the bar, or just pickup your to-go order! Awesome neighborhood spot. read more

Soft serve Looking forward to trying lunch or brunch here, but walking by and finding this place and then discovering that they have soft serve ice cream was pretty exciting! Raspberry/vanilla swirl was great!! read more

My roommates and I all agree this our favorite spot in Somerville! Delicious sandwiches that are big enough to take half home, yummy soft serve and a bunch of cool grocery items too! They capture the quintessential feeling of a quaint sandwich shop while taking advantage of modern trends. There are also great new seasonal specials each month so we never get tired of the menu. 10/10 would recommend. read more