Thanks to the passerby who recommended I get a sandwich to go at Al's, I had a remarkable experience. The homemade French bread was not only fresh, but tasted exquisite; the Lady Cafe Special was amazing and I loved all the flavors; the counter help super friendly and kind; and the portion size gigantic--my small sandwich was ample for both lunch and dinner. I'm already dreaming of my next visit!
Alex Issokson
Tried this sandwich place for the first time and it was solid. Definitely a fair price for what you get ($13.50 for a small sandwich + chips + drink). I just thought the sandwiches were a bit one note and lacked intense flavor. This is when I think about the idea of having salt, fat, acid, and heat. The subs were definitely hot coming out of the oven! But for example, for the steak sub we got, it definitely needed more cheese and marinara sauce. Chicken pesto was decent though and the bread they use is stellar!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Chad Butts
Great Italian sub. Very fast service despite being there during the lunch hour rush.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Colin Greene
Great food. No complaints here. But the chicken salad at the State Street location is better than at the Essex Street location. Can’t pinpoint the difference but they have the recipe perfect at State
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Hello I Love New Experiences
Fresh baked bread. Sandwiches made to order friendly staff great prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Make It Make Sense
I literally just ordered and my order is WRONG.I asked for a small ham and cheese with everything on it including hots. Why did they give me a ham sub with hots!!!??? No cheese no nothing!!!! So disappointed. I’m at work and don’t have time to go back. Very upset!!!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
S. D. J.
Subs, heroes or grinders: wherever you're from and whatever you call them - this is the place (and there are several in the Boston metro area) to go to get them. The large are LARGE, and they do not skimp with the fillings. Fast service, courteous counter cashiers and a few window stools to sit and enjoy- or take it with you. Everyone you talk to has a favorite from their extensive menu (I heard the "steak bomb" is, well, the bomb-- but went with the chicken angelina- a buffalo chicken on a fresh italian loaf with plenty of sauce, lettuce, blue cheese and, of course, lots of chunks of chicken) At $15, that's a meal...or two!
J T
I eat here everytime I've got court. Wicked awesome steak and cheese. Go Bruins!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carlie C.
Friendly and helpful staff- I accidentally ordered my sandwich to the wrong location, but they kindly called the other location and remade my sandwich.
kayla brown
Great food in and out always really packed. Awesome system in place. Calling ahead of time is the way to go if ur in a hurry. Love the steak n Cheese!!!
They gave me a café sandwich when I ordered Buffalo chicken. The manager standing next to the clerk even asked me a few questions to clarify the order and it was still wrong.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Mark G.
Rude staff got my order wrong. I ordered a buffalo chicken sub, the other cashier asked me a few questions to try to clear up any confusion because the one taking my order didn't understand. They give me a plain chicken sub. Bad.
Rasheed Jameel Black
I love the service here and the subs are always worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rodrigo Ribeiro
Great subs!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Xiler
Sub was dry and bad and cost $14 lmao. Cold sub guys were annoying. Way too much stake on the
Thanks to the passerby who recommended I get a sandwich to go at Al's, I had a remarkable experience. The homemade French bread was not only fresh, but tasted exquisite; the Lady Cafe Special was amazing and I loved all the flavors; the counter help super friendly and kind; and the portion size gigantic--my small sandwich was ample for both lunch and dinner. I'm already dreaming of my next visit!
Tried this sandwich place for the first time and it was solid. Definitely a fair price for what you get ($13.50 for a small sandwich + chips + drink). I just thought the sandwiches were a bit one note and lacked intense flavor. This is when I think about the idea of having salt, fat, acid, and heat. The subs were definitely hot coming out of the oven! But for example, for the steak sub we got, it definitely needed more cheese and marinara sauce. Chicken pesto was decent though and the bread they use is stellar!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Great Italian sub. Very fast service despite being there during the lunch hour rush.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food. No complaints here. But the chicken salad at the State Street location is better than at the Essex Street location. Can’t pinpoint the difference but they have the recipe perfect at State
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Fresh baked bread. Sandwiches made to order friendly staff great prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I literally just ordered and my order is WRONG.I asked for a small ham and cheese with everything on it including hots. Why did they give me a ham sub with hots!!!??? No cheese no nothing!!!! So disappointed. I’m at work and don’t have time to go back. Very upset!!!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Subs, heroes or grinders: wherever you're from and whatever you call them - this is the place (and there are several in the Boston metro area) to go to get them. The large are LARGE, and they do not skimp with the fillings. Fast service, courteous counter cashiers and a few window stools to sit and enjoy- or take it with you. Everyone you talk to has a favorite from their extensive menu (I heard the "steak bomb" is, well, the bomb-- but went with the chicken angelina- a buffalo chicken on a fresh italian loaf with plenty of sauce, lettuce, blue cheese and, of course, lots of chunks of chicken) At $15, that's a meal...or two!
I eat here everytime I've got court. Wicked awesome steak and cheese. Go Bruins!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Friendly and helpful staff- I accidentally ordered my sandwich to the wrong location, but they kindly called the other location and remade my sandwich.
Great food in and out always really packed. Awesome system in place. Calling ahead of time is the way to go if ur in a hurry. Love the steak n Cheese!!!
Atmosphere: 5
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They gave me a café sandwich when I ordered Buffalo chicken. The manager standing next to the clerk even asked me a few questions to clarify the order and it was still wrong.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Rude staff got my order wrong. I ordered a buffalo chicken sub, the other cashier asked me a few questions to try to clear up any confusion because the one taking my order didn't understand. They give me a plain chicken sub. Bad.
I love the service here and the subs are always worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great subs!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sub was dry and bad and cost $14 lmao. Cold sub guys were annoying. Way too much stake on the
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1