37 Best Sandwich Shops in Boston

“The breakfast sandwiches from here are sooo good and its even better that you can customize all of them too... for me- this place is up there in the best spots to eat in Boston. So flavourful with flexible and personable staff, reasonable prices and a relaxing atmosphere to sit by the window and enjoy.“

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

“We’re from the UK and quite literally never tasted or experienced anything like this place. We ordered the pastrami sub, sausage egg and cheese bagel and a cream cheese bagel. Just get everything on the menu though. The people are so hard working and so friendly, and the food was incredible - so much value for money!! If the shop is full for eat-in, then take it to go and take a short walk to the public garden. They also show the prem games! This was just so good. Thank you so much.“

“Sandwich was great Service excellent“

“Wanted something not fried and carb loaded. Found this gem. Got the avocado toast with eggs over easy, crisp bacon, home fries and asked him to throw spinach on top to be healthy. Absolutely love! The owner is so nice and served it up fast with a smile. Will definitely come back.

This is a must visit if you want great food at a great cost.“

“Everything!!!!! Family owned gem!!!! 🇮🇹🙏🇮🇹❤️🙏“

“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.“

“This is a 5 for a lunch option in downtown Boston. Best Italian sub ever? No. But for the price and convenience, it’s the best in downtown. The large size sandwich is HUGE. Fast. A little soup-naziish in that you better know what you want when you get to the front of the line. The bread makes a sandwich and theirs is great. Take out only“

“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!“

“Authentic Southie.The way it should be.“

“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!“

“Prob the best sandwich shop I've ever tasted in my life, I've been around all over the states and this is by far the best sandwich I've had ever. Definitely coming back and trying more options. Got the chicken bacon and cheese hot sub.“

“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“

“Lovely, clean, fresh, friendly - I ordered the chicken Caesar kale salad, it was awesome and croutons were made fresh. They had a lunch special which included beer on tap for $20! The vibe was chill and the place was really clean, lots of natural light. My server was really friendly and made me feel at home. I will definitely be back!“

“Absolutely phenomenal spot! Max's is the real deal – an authentic, friendly deli with fantastic food at prices you just can't beat in Boston. The staff are brilliant and make you feel right at home. Whether it's a hearty breakfast or a classic, piled-high deli sandwich for lunch, they nail it every time. If you're looking for a genuine deli experience without the frills, just great food and great service, this is your place. Can't recommend it enough!“

“I got a large chicken pesto sub. I figured for $2 more than the small I’d have a little leftover. I didn’t realize it would be as long as my arm! The bread was fresh with a nice crunch. The sub was so full it was almost bursting and it’s all white meat chicken. Pesto sauce was real tasty too and not over saturated. I feel like you should always get a large since it’s essentially an extra sub for $2 more. My picture is 1/4 of the sub and it looks like half of one I get from other places. I’ll definitely be back!“

“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!“

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

“Fresh all day, everyday.“

“Best pastrami sandwich I have ever had. Many times, people have tried to convince me on the merits of a pastrami sandwich. I had always left disappointed whenever I order pastrami...until I tried this place. Nestled in the corner of the Boston Public Market, it is worth making the trek here.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Came here to pick up a lunch. The chicken club was one of the best sub sandwiches I've had anywhere, I was thoroughly impressed. The employee who helped me was very friendly as well. It is in an unusual area with very little space for dining in but is perfect for picking up a meal to-go.“

“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.“

“Now comes vegan by default (no mayo or fish sauce) Much more meat than I was expecting for $7! I added my own veganaise and butter at home, but I expect that for omni restaurant banh mis. Bread was nice and crispy. Service was super fast (I was in and out in < 5 min) Updated from previous review on 2025-10-31“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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“

“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.“

“This place is SO good!!! The chicken parm with vodka sauce and burrata is unreal. Service is always great too. They’re really fast, my order has never taken more than 3 minutes. would highly recommend if you’re looking for takeout in the North End😍😍“

“Recently updated facilities and appearance, though it’s still the same small size overall. Generally have the new Subway items and offerings, and also have the ability to scan the Subway app or pay by phone (all things which are not necessarily found at other Subway stores in the area). Usually not out of stock of their ingredients.“

“Located in a very clean modern plaza. The guys were awesome this morning. You see them cooking the food in front of you. The food was made quickly and tasted amazing. I've never heard of this place before, and will stop by again whenever I'm in Boston!“