39 Best Sandwich Shops in Boston

“Tiny place. But they know what they’re doing. Went in one of these freezing days. Thankfully there wasn’t too many people waiting, a lot of DoorDash orders I noticed. Was able to wait/ eat inside at the little counter even with the bulk of my jacket. Probably the most delicious breakfast sandwich I ever had/ will ever have. The bacon was perfect and the sourdough was insane. I was worried about it being too greasy and heavy but it was actually fine. The two guys working were great and friendly. Heard the cashier giving recs to everybody.“

“Lovely spot, thoroughly enjoyed my fish & chips, the DJ was also great!“

“Polite, fast and love the no tipping culture (makes you want to tip yourself!). Food is great and the portions are amazingly huge. 10/10 would recommend to anyone who is hungry and doesn't want to spend an arm and a leg. The subs are to die for!“

“Sandwich was great Service excellent“

“Was craving a breakfast burrito and google search provided.
From all the reviews, I knew this was my place, before heading back to Vermont.
Bacon egg Cheese seasoned home fries wrap sure did not dissapoint. Such Yumminess to start the day. Thank you Rick! You are a gem!“

“I stopped by Al’s State Street Cafe while walking around Boston’s Financial District, and it turned out to be a great spot for a quick lunch. The place is small and simple, but it’s always busy with locals grabbing sandwiches to go.

I ordered one of their subs, and the first thing I noticed was the bread — fresh, soft inside with a nice crust outside. The sandwich was huge and packed with fillings, so it felt like really good value for the price. Al’s is especially known for classics like chicken salad, steak and cheese, and Italian subs.

The service is fast and efficient, which makes sense because many people come here during their lunch break. It’s not a fancy restaurant, but the food is fresh, satisfying, and perfect if you want a solid sandwich in downtown Boston.

Overall, Al’s State Street Cafe is one of those simple local spots that does one thing really well: big, delicious subs at a reasonable price.“

“If you’re in Boston and craving a seriously good sandwich, you’ve got to check out Figaro’s Sandwich Shop. Everything is fresh, piled high, and packed with flavor. The bread is perfect, the ingredients taste top quality, and the portions are more than generous. The staff is friendly and keeps things moving, even when it’s busy. Honestly, this place is wicked good. Whether you’re grabbing lunch on the go or meeting up with friends, Figaro’s never disappoints. Definitely one of my go-to spots in the city!“

“Really cute place, super delicious food! They could do almost everything on the menu gluten free, I got the bom dia (gf) which was delicious. The service we great and fast. No seating in the cafe but there’s a little park one block away with benches.“

“walk-up windows my favorite. 😍 🥒🥓🥯☀️“

“I’ve loved this place since I first discovered it years ago. The food is great, the beer cheap, and the staff (Hi Marnie) awesome. Forget any bad reviews. Some people are never happy.“

“The best banh mi you can find in Boston outside of Dorchester! Highly recommend the lemongrass beef sandwich 😋 easily customizable too on ordering screens (+/- and more or less of mayo, pâté, jalapeños, veggies on the side, etc) the service is always really friendly as well. Not many places where $9 gets you food like this nowadays!“

“Stopped by on a whim & ordered a chicken and grilled pepper quesadilla. When I opened the box there was a salad and fries as well unbeknownst to me. Whatever dressing they use, fantastic. The quesadilla Phenomenal! Will definitely be going back the food is delicious 😁“

“My family stopped in for breakfast and we all got different breakfast sandwiches. They were all delicious. I had the avacado smash I think it was called. It was the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had. Very much enjoyed the staff's banter while we waited. The staff checked on us several times. 5 stars. Highly recommend!“

“We only ate breakfast here, but it was great! We were staying at the Hilton and hit up Max’s every morning! Friendly staff, great food, and the price was right:)“

“Authentic Southie.The way it should be.“

“This is a place near our Boston office. When I’m there I try to find new places to try and this one didn’t let me down.

The panini was killer. I had the grilled chicken and it was great. Everything seemed fresh including the bread which maybe is made there? 5/5

They also have Richardson ice cream and I’m always down for that.

It’s a small place so don’t go to sit and eat. But the staff is friendly. Good selection. 5/5“

“Great spot to pick up some charcuterie. Not super fancy but that’s a good thing. Great quality ingredients. Let the snobs eat elsewhere.“

“I wish I took pictures yesterday but I had the ( PETER PETER CAESAR CAESAR) this was absolutely delicious, this was my first time eating anything here & I got take out/delivery. Very well constructed sandwich, only thing I will say is … it’s a greasy sandwich the bottom bread was very greasy while eating. Maybe something not to eat frequently if you care about the greasiness. Otherwise flavors 10/10 would eat again 😂👌🏾“

“Wow! I ordered a few things from The Real Deal in JP Yesterday. EVERYTHING I ordered was Absolutely Delicious! The Patty Melt was one of the best things I have ever tasted! The ”Godfather” I took for lunch today at work. Delicious! The combo of flavors was just perfect. They certainly know how to cook at this place! Wow! The Real Deal will be my new go-to place for take out!“

“My first meal in Boston in years, and it was pretty solid. This place just feels Boston- lots of sports/other city references.

Food was alright- my sandwich was very filling but could’ve used some more seasoning. Really affordable and I was full afterwards though.“

“absolute 10 out of 10. the food was so so good. the best Italian sub! the warm welcome and customer service was the cherry on top. wonderful experience. highly recommend and will be going back! NH location!“

“Fresh all day, everyday.“

“Owner is really friendly (but also sassy, in a good way) and also gives off elder queer vibes. Extremely hospitable.
Interior feels a little old, but in a nostalgic way that reminds you of a home full of love.
Relatively quiet, extraordinarily low prices especially in this day and age (the $8 sandwiches really caught me off guard), and the tuna melt I had was quite literally the best sandwich I’ve ever had, no exaggeration.
10/10, would definitely come here again.“

“Simply the best; the talented assistant manager must've been trained by Mr. Mike himself cuz the sub I received can't be described as anything less than a textbook example of superhuman perfection in the culinary arts. Bia, the assisstant manager, mesmerized me with their elegant dance at the grill while David toasted the golden loaf to the exact right level of rigidity, before it all came together as countless layers of cheeses, vegetables, and sauces were draped over one another. Then Bia wrapped the sub with flawless technique, sealing the various rich flavors in place. Clean to the point of almost sterile (in a good way), staff are warm and friendly and share a lovely community amongst one another, in my experience at least double as busy but half the wait time as the other miserable fast food joints it neighbors. Life changing.“

“Visiting from Ct and stopped in for a quick sandwich. Got the Italian and the Thanksgiving Day. Both were delicious, the owner was so nice and best of all-we got 2 sandwiches, a bag of chips and 4 drinks/ and it came out to $38. Cheapest meal in Boston. And delicious on top of it.“

“Went on a Sunday lunch. Got the traditional 1/4lb of pastrami, was quite good. Don't think pastrami can get much better. If you want NYC delicassen flavor, ask to reduce whatever salty sauce they put in. Overall worth it given downtown Boston (13$), plus you don't have to tip.

Gave 4 star because it's just pastrami, but again as good as pastrami can get.“

“My final breakfast before leaving Boston. Just walking around the Pier and noticed this nice little cafe. We did not regret it--the croissants and breakfast burritos are hot and fresh And it tastes so different from what you are used to. Great family owned place!“

“Some of the best authentic banh mi around . I've been going there almost 10 years. Same great food at same cheap prices . I'd recommend going just to try you'd be surprised. From the sandwiches to the rice or noodle bowls and boba drinks. A must try!“

“Awesome service. We were there Saturday, 3 sandwiches & a chicken Caesar salad. The lady taking orders was very cheerful and pleasant. The cook was quick and did a good job on our order. The Korean bbq was so good I finished it before leaving the parking lot and then ate some of my partners steak bomb and a little of my daughters salad. I wasn't hungry when we got there but the food smelled so good. Those two ladies work very well together and we enjoyed our short stop there. I would reccommend this location to all my friends if service is like that all the time. For a quick solution to lunch/dinner this was a very good choice for my picky family.“

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“Anything except a 5 star is a lie, it’s just their competitors down voting them. Hands down best food and friendliest staff, in Boston by a mile!! Wide range of delicious food and the best prices. Anie and his staff are the kindest and Scola elevates the Seaport area significantly! You cannot go wrong, regardless of what you chose on their menu or daily specials.“

“Sunday , we came here. The line move along with everyone social distancing. I got the honey bun swirl and pineapple Coconut. Both were soft and fluffy. Pineapple coconut tasted like pina colada. The honey bun swirl was way to sweet for me . It was about $3.50 a donut. Worth a try“

“Good people and food a good place👍🏾👌🏾“

“I went to Subway today during the start of the lunch rush. There was one girl working alone, handling so many customers by herself. Even with the crowd, she was smiling, calm, and managing everything so well. I’m eating half of my sub right now and just felt like writing this because her service really stood out. She was so sweet!“

“This place is excellent! How lucky am I to work so close to this shipping container. The bread is always so fresh and the sandwiches are scooby doo and shaggy sized large. I really wish they would come up with a rewards or point system for employees at the design center who come here almost daily. It’s for sure burning a hole in my pocket and I know that’s 100% my problem but a free sandwich after say maybe 10 purchased sandwiches would make a lot of sense in my opinion.“

“They have wonderfully made and thoughtful prepared gluten free chicken parm. It’s the best sandwich I’ve had in 10 years and first chicken parm I’ve had in 12 years being gluten free. They do it in a wrap, which sounds weird, however it’s really good, and it ensures 100% of the flavor is from the parm, sauce, and cheese. I’m looking forward to going back.“

“Great customer service honestly one of the cleanest Subways in the area nice presentation every employee is knowledgeable and well-versed in the food this is a must if you're trying to change the way you eat and what you eat healthy food“

“Charlie’s Philly Steaks has gained a new fan. Honestly I’ve been to this place a few times and every time they have gotten better. Not only did I get a solid Philly BBQ Steak Sub I also got loaded fries for FREE. The Sub was delish and the heat of peppers and the sweetness of the BBQ made the sub taste like Heaven . Definitely come to this place if you want a great tasting sub and great customer service.
5 out of 5 ;)“