39 Best Delis near Dorchester

“Super authentic banh mi joint. So authentic you're going to have to point at things if you don't speak Vietnamese. Service workers from the surrounding area go there for lunch so you know it can't be bad. Those guys don't mess around with lunch.“

“Would give them six stars if I could. Jim’s is one of my favorite establishments around. They have it all—great food, enormous portions, and the best people. The prices are average for this area but are a good deal for the amount of food they give you. Places like Jim’s that are no-frills and untrendy (not a bad thing) are getting rarer and rarer these days. They don’t need fancy gimmicks or artsy decorations because the food speaks for itself.“

“My opinion is 9.6/10. Came here because of man vs food did the 2 lbs burger. This place till this day has the juiciest burger meat I ever had was literally dripping down my arm, but not only juicy flavorful and highly enjoyable. I don't like Boston, as a NYer but this place is the only reason I would ever go back. Check out my in depth video reviews on any of the platforms below. TikTok: TheUrbanLegend4 Instagram: UrbanLegend4 Facebook: Panayoti Kokalis YouTube: Urban Legend“

“This place is excellent. Menu has an impressive amount of variety and everything was delicious and made fresh. The owner/head chef was so welcoming and really brought a sense of hospitality that many of the newer places in central square just can’t compete with“

“Get a yahoo, thank me later“

“I had an Italian sub from Carmella's last night. It was the best Italian sub I have ever had. Amazing. The Capo Regime.“

“For years, I breezed past this spot, assuming it was just and old convenience store. Little did I know, I was missing out on some good sandwich deals. A few months back, I discovered they were slinging subs, so I stopped by a couple times to grab some cold subs.

P&K has been a neighborhood fixture for over seven decades, and you can feel that old-school charm the moment you meet the owner. He’s the kind of guy who’s always friendly and never skimps on the toppings—generosity is clearly baked into the business. While the sandwiches aren’t quite the size of Al’s famous subs, they still pack great value, and honestly, they’re hefty enough that I rarely manage to finish one for breakfast. My favorites so far were the seafood salad and the classic Italian sandwich.

Definitely recommend stopping by if you’re looking for no-frills, classic Italian subs. Just keep in mind that the hot subs aren’t usually available until after 10am.“

“Calisto’s is a rare genuine taste of Boston. Bunch of good guys workin their asses off to bring people amazing and genuine food! Will always keep this place in mind and will never stop recommending it. (Yes David is great don’t believe Lucca)“

“Always amazing food and sandwiches! Eggplant parm is the ONLY one I’ll ever eat! Love the text ahead order feature!“

“Ever been to a place that feels like a good memory from back in the day? That’s how it feels at New Deal Fruit. When I was a kid, I’d go with my grandfather. Today I drove three hours, 185 miles one way for the very best, always tasty, Italian Sub in honor of my Papa. Thanks guys for all that you do, and all of the smiles that come across the counter. You’ll never find a friendlier, more community and service oriented deli in all of New England. Thank you so much.“

“Milano’s catered our work function and was so easy to work with. The food was incredible and cooked to perfection. I highly recommend them for all of your catering needs.“

“I love the food and my friends there there the best option if your in Eastie that’s for sure“

“Tried it for the first time today. It was delicious! I will be ordering again!“

“March 8th we had a retirement party catered from Stevie and gang at Sammys. Cold Cut Platter Assorted Calzone Chicken Boccoli and Ziti Sausage Potato Pepper and Onion Garden salad and dressing. Delivered to Saugus!!! Hot. Fresh. On time. Cost effective. Tasty!!!! Plentiful, we ran out of nothing with 50 adults, mostly men. 5 star job. ☆☆☆☆☆ Will use for the next gathering as well. Thanks All, Steve Passariello“

“Exceptional breakfast near South Station. Highly recommended“

“I got a Steak Bomb here. I didn't see that on the menu (maybe I missed it; they had 30 things listed), but the person at the counter mentioned it as an option. The Steak Bomb was really good! The beef was pretty juicy and seemed pretty good quality, and they put a lot of good ingredients on it, like cheese, mayo, and peppers. The bread was also decently soft and not too dry, so it gave the overall sandwich a good texture. The sandwich was also only $14 (which I guess is not too expensive nowadays), and you get a lot for that (you can probably feed 2 people with it). They have tons of items, so I would be happy to go again to try them out.“

“Simply Put Just Delicious. Quality down from the soup to the sandwiches.“

“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:)“

“I tried this place yesterday for the first time and I am so impressed! So far I’ve had the tabbouleh, the Israeli salad, baked fish with veggies, challah and chocolate babka and they were all so, go good! I still have frozen soups and a mushroom pot pie to try and can’t wait to eat my way through them this week for lunch. The fish was so good I can hardly believe it was frozen. My daughter kept asking for bites so I will be sure to buy multiple next time. I’ve been meaning to try this place and wish I’d gotten here sooner. They are gluten and dairy free and mostly meat free as well. A lot of their ingredients are organic and they use quality oil. They were telling me while I was there that they grind some of their flours in house. You can taste the quality! It’s so nice to have a safe, healthy and DELICIOUS option for take out! This place is worth the trip and I will absolutely be back. 😊“

“Best in the world I live for it. After working all week I take myself there and their chicken salad is the best in the world. The potato salad is scrumptious the people that work there are the best. They take good care of you and care about their customers they make it so pleasant going in there. it’s the yummiest most delicious chicken salad and potato salad I have ever had and I’m from a family of good cooks. Make no mistake. It’s the BEST! If when I’m out I make D and G part of my day. I would also like to say that my car didn’t start and the owner eagerly came from around the corner to help me. Along with great food there is great care to the customer! Mary S. Mary S.“

“Great sandwiches, salads soups. I wish i had known about it sooner!“

“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!“

“Stopped in today, this was my second time shopping. Got 10lbs fresh kielbasa and lots of other goodies. Very helpful and pleasant staff. I’m not Polish, but my husband and kids are, so I cook the traditional Polish food. I will definitely keep coming back, so hard to find good authentic Polish food!!“

“The food was actually good. The portion was so much that I was very happy with it. Not much line during a lunch rush and service was quick.

The only thing I wanna point out is their pricing since its bumped up than the photos or pricing online.

But definitely worth the convenience to go to when I dont have lunch.“

“Awesome! Having a Del’s lemonade push cart from you was easy, fun, and memorable. Thank you again.“

“Clean, bright , sunny shop. Polite , efficient staff.Wide variety of snacks (jerky to baklava)Small amount of odd stuff (tiny bottles of herbal tonic ).Standard cold beef, tuna, chicken turkey sandwiches with maybe a veggie option.No ham, but no halal or kosher marks“

“Breakfast is a must have!“

“I’ve been coming to this deli for 13 years and I order the same thing regularly. It’s not even a menu item, so I’ve always been charged based on what goes into it, and the price has been consistent every time I’ve ordered it.

Today, I was charged significantly more than usual. I still paid it because I assumed prices may have gone up. The issue started when I simply mentioned that the price was different than what I normally pay.

The employee immediately became loud, rude, and confrontational. He claimed he was giving me a discount today, even though I never asked for one and was willing to pay the price. I was only pointing out that the amount was different than what I had always been charged before.

What should have been a simple conversation turned into an unnecessary scene. After being a customer for 13 years, I found the way I was spoken to completely disrespectful and unprofessional.

What bothered me most was feeling singled out and humiliated in front of other customers over a simple comment about the price. Whether that was his intention or not, that’s how the interaction made me feel. After 13 years of supporting this business, this experience has convinced me not to return.“

“(Translated by Google) I was very happy to find several Brazilian products, the sausage (sausage) equal to the Brazilian one. Congratulations on the service, I also liked the price of many products and keep it up. Five star because I can't give more.(Original)Fiquei muito feliz de encontrar vários produtos brasileiros, o salsichao ( linguiça ) igual ao brasileiro. Parabéns pelo atendimento, gostei também do preço de muitos produtos e continuem assim. Cinco estrela porque não posso dar mais.“

“Ive been coming here for years & I promise the food is so good 10/10 for sure! Everything is always hot and fresh. The staff is top tier❤️“

“#1 Honey baked ham. I've been buying their ham for Christmas dinner for over 15 years.“

“I have celebrated Thanksgiving for over 60 years and the Thanksgiving dinner I had tonight for Friendsgiving from Dom ‘s was outstanding. If I presented that dinner to my family on Thanksgiving they’d want to know who cooked it. Everything was perfection! TY Dom’s!“

“Letterie is a literally the best food I had in Boston consider its remarkable price. Customer service is really great. Jim has a big heart and really does his best to keep the place as clean as possible. Figgles worth is legit and delicious. Definitely come back for it next time!!!“

“Good food, friendly staff, affordable for lunch and catering“

“Tem tudo que você precisa e muito mais! Além de apoiar projetos sociais aqui e no Brasil, parabéns!!!“

“Awesome food! Will be back again for sure.“

“Best 3-way superbeef on the planet! Eric Hannon agrees!“

“The Fried Chicken Crispy+ Delicious, pot wedges are yummy+ the biscuits w/ honey are scrumptious!! Friendly service too!“

“What an amazing experience I had at Marino's deli. I got the teriyaki chicken panini. It had roasted bell peppers and a good amount of melted cheese. The chicken was very tasty. Got myself a homemade lasagna to go as well that looked very good.“