Sandwich Shops near East Elmhurst

“One guy to handle whatever is thrown at him. I saw that he had a line plus a problem with an order on the phone, which seemed difficult maybe an older person, plus his little kid on the FaceTime. He worked hard though to get it done and properly and I appreciate the effort he made for my order.“

“Sandwich was so overstuffed it was almost impossible to eat without making a mess. fresh bread, tons of meat, and somehow everything still tasted balanced. little shop gets crowded around lunch and there’s usually people waiting near the counter. not really a place you hang out for long, more like grab your food and figure it out as you go.“

“This place is great! Atmosphere is chill and cool but the staff is also really friendly. They know what they're doing and what they're talking about, and you can tell making the customers happy is their main priority. Food is stunning!! Some italian classics and some twists, amazing wines and for their prices it's 100% worth it. Love this place and I can't wait to return and wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone looking for somewhere to eat in NYC.“

“The BEST sandwich in NYC. Thank you for bringing fresh and homemade foods to Brooklyn.“

“If you're looking for an authentic Brooklyn sandwich experience, make the trip to Defonte's Sandwich Shop. The sandwiches are absolutely massive, loaded with fresh ingredients, and packed with flavor. Every bite tastes like a piece of old-school New York. The fried eggplant and hot salad are incredible, and it's easy to see why this place has been a neighborhood institution for generations. The staff is friendly, the service is fast, and the no-frills atmosphere just adds to the charm. Whether you're a local or visiting from out of town, this is the kind of place you'll be thinking about long after the sandwich is gone. One of the best sandwiches I've ever had. We'll definitely be back!“

“Loved the soup. Potatoes 🥔 were great and soda is plenty.“

“I taked to there "my kids" (im a babysitter) to have a açai bowl with a lot of tops. they loved so much and they tried the pao de queijo too, The Best.“

“I had the Pastrami sandwich it was delicious. My husband had the Italian hero, says it's the best one he ever had. Friendly entertaining sando guy. We are visitors to NY, and this is exactly what we were looking for. Thanks guys! Will definitely come again“

“I taked to there "my kids" (im a babysitter) to have a açai bowl with a lot of tops. they loved so much and they tried the pao de queijo too, The Best.“

“Ok, maybe I shouldn’t have picked marathon Sunday to finally hit up Frankel’s—it was packed! But what a great spot. I love their creative breakfast sandwich options, and the vibe was pure NYC energy. I got the pastrami, egg, and cheese on a challah bun, and it was exceptional. Perfectly balanced, rich, and just messy enough in the best way. 10 out of 10. I’ll definitely be back.“

“The Sandwiches just like in Florence !!“

“Smothered Mexican influenced sandwiches?! I mean.. it’s a yes from me. The bread is a wonderful French baguette that comes from another great spot in Williamsburg but you’ll have to ask them for their source I won’t spill it here. You can choose between 3 meats you want on your sandwich we picked chicken and spill the sandwich cause we also order nachos which were also great. I would give this place a visit I’ve never seen/had anything like it and it was very satisfying.“

“Dopo una settimana in giro per NY, l'ultimo giorno, ahimé, ho scoperto il bar/gastronomia/shopping Best Sicily. Il miglior caffè!“

“10/10 How can a place be this gorgeous and still serve the simplest food that’s somehow this good?

The best chicken salad sando I’ve ever had was here. No question. And don’t even get me started on the pancakes… They barely had any blueberries in them, but somehow they were SO. GOOD. Like… how is that even possible?! Someone explain. 🫐🥞🤍“

“I went to a this deli on my bday trip, and I’m not exaggerating when I say it completely ruined every other deli sandwich for me.

Small place but seriously mighty. No fluff, no gimmicks, just unreal, farm-to-table food done right.

The meatball sandwich? I think about it daily. Perfectly seasoned, rich, and messy in the best way. The kind of sandwich you don’t forget. And the Burrata sandwich was just as incredible, packed with flavor and made with so much care you can taste it in every bite.

You can tell the ingredients are fresh and thoughtfully sourced. It makes a difference.

This place puts every other deli shop to shame. If you know, you know.

Already planning my next trip back, mainly for that sandwich.“

“This is by far my favorite restaurant. Every item on their menu is amazing. The owners and staff are friendly and welcoming as well. I make the excuse to visit the restaurant once a week from Manhattan“

“Great place, highly recommend. Everything tastes so good. Very classically French.

I had a large 17 person order. They forgot 1 sandwich. But they made it more than right! They fixed the order and gave me a free sandwich and 2 orangina as consultation. Amazing service!!!!

Also they write name labels for u when u pickup order online. Great for offices!“

“The Sandwiches just like in Florence !!“

“Stumbled across the place during my walk this afternoon, popped in for a smash burger and fries and was delighted to find the food was excellent! The burger was fresh and cooked perfectly, and the fresh cut fries were crispy and delicious. What a pleasant surprise! Welcome to the neighborhood, Empire Shop!“

“I loved my bacon egg and cheese I have been eating them since I was 4 or 5 years old and I never thought I’d see the day where they’re gourmet and almost 20$ but honestly it was so good I want to go back again today !!!!! I think right now that’s my favorite one I got the wrap ugh it was so good !“

“We stumbled upon this sandwich shop while walking around the neighborhood and decided to stop in for lunch. The owner was incredibly kind and welcoming, which made the experience even better. There are a few tables both inside and outside if you’d like to dine in, and takeout is also available.“

“I taked to there "my kids" (im a babysitter) to have a açai bowl with a lot of tops. they loved so much and they tried the pao de queijo too, The Best.“

“I've been ordering Wonder near the office I work at downtown and have always enjoyed their food. It's nice to have access to it by my home now!
Their food always arrives hot and fresh. I like the Detroit deep dish pizza a lot.“

“I was working in the area and was in the mood for a sandwich, the atmosphere here is great. Tons of nerdy culture on the wall next to the snacks. The staff was very attentive and he took the time to explain everything that comes on my sandwich. And his hospitality was top notch. The sandwich was also delicious! I would definitely come back.“

“I Love this place because the food is Really Good Here I Like the Workers At This Restaurant And I make a new friend at This Restaurant his Name is Mohammed And it's A Very Nice Place and The People and Everybody is great here and it's very clean and yhr place is Nice“

“I was first today by accident lol but I got the dill party. Sandwich was dope as hell, and the people there including the customers are are nice as hell. was a great time going there 10 mins early got to talk to all the customers about the food was great.“

“very warm and welcoming staff, DELICIOUS pizza and cocktails! my friends and i were seeing theatre in the area and were on a major time constraint (30 minutes to spare) and i told them i totally understood if they couldnt accomodate us but they really made it work even though they really did not have to. the espresso martini is ridiculously good as well“

“I read the service loan not because the service staff was an issue, but I am sick and tired of being penalized for using cash. I didn’t realize I went to the counter. I made my order selected everything and then I was told if I need to pay cash. I need to go to a kiosk. Annoying because now I have to go through all these menus to figure out what I just ordered feed cash into machine wait for that to come out. Totally unnecessary step and unfortunately something that would make me not want to stop here because they added a layer of complexity. It wasn’t necessary. Now I’m sure by the tone of my review that you could probably tell how old I am but that’s fine by me. I like walking into an establishment explaining what I want paying cash and walking out. It’s that simple but yet this isn’t. That being said, the food is fabulous so if the kiosk doesn’t bother you and you never pay cash then so be it.“

“Everything was so fresh and delicious“

“Love the sense of community, it's a great space. A local friend suggested we check out Culture Lab and we'de glad we did. We caught a free concert and the gallery space had a ln exhibit on drag fashion. It was a fun early evening, our kids enjoyed the music.“

“Great food! Had lunch catered to my business and everything was superb!! Thanks Guys!“

“I order online regularly & I have never been disappointed in the quality of the food, speed & efficient delivery from Sandwell. Will continue to order online & I have referred Sandwell to others with a wide variety of preferences. My new favorite go to delivery place!“

“This place is incredible. It's peak Chicago in all the best ways. An absolutely immaculate vibe with an amazing array of Chicago memorabilia, a very lively and friendly staff, and delicious food. I would live here if not for the legality of it all.“

“Delicious Breakfast Poutine!!!“

“Sandwich was delicious. Loved the 70’s & 80’s movie posters on the wall. And the staff was helpful and had great vibes!“

“The vegetarian pizza here is absolutely incredible; fresh, bursting with flavor, and the best I had in NYC. I honestly wish I had found this place sooner, as discovering it on the last day of my four-day stay was a missed opportunity. Appreciate and thanks to the gentleman for pizza, I would highly recommend visiting this place.“

“sandwiches were delicious and so was the macaroni salad and the workers could not be nicer“

“So delicious! Great people, great service! 😋🤤“

“I came today and tried Pietro sandwich and it was amazing! Tasteful and huge! It’s definitely one of the best sandwiches I ever had and I totally reccomend it! I live in Greece but I visit often NY and from now on I will visit Capone’s every time I will be in the city!“

“This is ✨THE BEST✨ bagel sandwich I’ve ever had!!! I cannot emphasize enough what a picky, particular person I am, especially when it comes to food. Prior to finding Shelsky’s, I had basically given up ordering lox bagels because either the quality of salmon wasn’t up to par or the ratio of ingredients was off (WAY too much cream cheese, not enough salmon, etc.). I am a small woman, and I find that most bagel sandwiches are also way too huge to comfortably fit in my mouth lol and/or everything slips out and becomes annoying and messy to eat.

As soon as I tried a lox bagel from Shelsky’s, I new this would be the only place I could ever order one from again 🥲 Their bagels are slightly smaller than the average giant NY/NJ ones in a way that I find makes it easier to eat, perfectly chewy but also still crisp enough on the outside. Their smoked salmon is truly the best I’ve ever tasted and is as smooth as butter. The ratio of cream cheese to salmon to has been mastered, and the red onion is sliced thin enough to make Paulie from Goodfellas proud. It’s the attention to these small details that truly creates the ideal sandwich. My only wish is that they had a location in NJ where I live! As a central Jersey resident, I also appreciate them using the proper name of porkroll for their breakfast sandwich 😊

PS the manager Ethan runs a tight ship (compliment)! He is competent, charismatic, and clearly cares about what he does. I think that makes a huge difference from the top down in a food establishment. I have enjoyed chatting with him ☺“

“We catered a picnic for 25 people from them. The team went above and beyond, very communicative, thoughtfully asked how and what guests enjoy, worked with us to craft the perfect set of sandwiches… then came the actual day. They put together a very easy to transport box setup. I was just as enamored with that as I was with the food itself. Nothing shifted, spilled and arrived exactly as was packed.

The sandwiches were a huge hit with creative combinations that hit your taste buds in all the right ways. We had all ages enjoy them, from
5 yr olds to 70 yr olds. Huge thank you to the team for making my wife’s 40th picnic birthday a success!“

“we loved it!“

“We got the Aji egg Sando and tonkasu sando with melted cheese on top. Highly recommended to get both to share, because egg sando is cold and the other is warmed so it’s a great combo to eat together!

When the weather is nice, make sure to get seating at backyard where is very quiet and peaceful!“

“Delicious wraps! We go to the one on 102th st and Broadway.The only bad thing is poor service,workers have bad attitude! Makes your wrap taste bitter!“

“Love the sandwiches here—they’re large enough to cover two meals and they’re made with really quality ingredients! There is a little outdoor seating in the front which is nice. Everything is super tempting to buy“

“Omg the sandwiches are great and big 20$ it’s worth every penny!!!!“

“Vegan food that makes love to your mouth! My first time having Jerked Seitan. OMG! Definitely worth getting with the avocado.“

“Took the kids to Jersey Mike’s after soccer practice today and it was a total win! They loved the turkey sub and I went with the Italian Mike’s way. The staff was super nice and fast, which is a lifesaver when you’ve got hungry little ones. Way better than typical fast food feels like a real sandwich shop. Highly recommend for busy moms and families! We’ll be back soon. 😊“

“Great people at the counter and helping with pickup. Thanks for just being kind and welcoming on a hard travel day.

We tried the BEC (bacon, egg and cheese) on Croissant and it was delicious! The croissant was hot and fluffy. The bacon was crisp and the cheese was warm and melty. We all split one and had to go back for another. I also tried the black drip coffee — it’s standard but has a good dark roast flavor. I drink americanos usually, so this was a bit dark for me but personally it’s way better than a black coffee at Starbucks.“

“Amazing , it’s a cashless place“