Submitted by waterdrinking t3_126loez in boston
Looking to combine a list of sandwiches places around these areas. Criteria is under $15 after tax and tips, and also tasty. Name the restaurant and which sandwich if you can.
Thank you.
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dbhanger t1_je9n2zx wrote
FoodDy's hot chicken sandwich is gonna crush this competition. It's massive and comes with fries for 12.50.
ajdragoon t1_je9nalw wrote
Al’s Cafe on Main Street in Cambridge. $11 + tax for a bigass “small” sub, a bag of chips, and a drink. $9.50 for just the sandwich. A price increase is coming next month tho.
paxmomma t1_je9o1uh wrote
Tattes and Flour both have great sandwiches - I have had several - will run you around $13 or so for just the sandwich.
PlasmaPistol t1_je9o2vt wrote
Skampa in East Cambridge. They used to do hamburger subs on Wednesdays for $4 or $5. This was pre-pandemic so ymmv.
kobeyashidog t1_je9oyta wrote
Great hot dogs haha
Thatguyyoupassby t1_je9p1wx wrote
Chacarero in Boston will be my answer forever. It's in downtown crossing, on Arch St.
Chilean beef/chicken sandwiches with avocado, hot sauce, tomato, and green beans. Top 5 bite in Boston. I would do disgusting things for their hot sauce recipe, especially the extra hot.
You can get it "BBQ" style, which just means they add grilled red peppers.
Pre-pandemic it was $11 for a small, $13 for a large.
kobeyashidog t1_je9p3dc wrote
I’m gonna need this
kobeyashidog t1_je9p4m9 wrote
2nd street cafe I HIGHLY recommend in East Cambridge
letters-numbers-and_ t1_je9p6vc wrote
Cardullos
Jusmon1108 t1_je9pgqw wrote
People may hate but a Market Basket 12” is like $5-6. They give you enough chicken salad to just about make a whole ‘nother sandwich too.
Zealousideal_Web8496 t1_je9pmby wrote
Anthony's East Side deli in East Arlington. They can nail a basic turkey and swiss sandwich, but once you try the momos that won't matter anyways.
Comfortable-Fox-1913 t1_je9q2p4 wrote
They have new owners now has gone downhill. Not alot of deli selection anymore
Comfortable-Fox-1913 t1_je9q456 wrote
Pemberton farm in Cambridge
Zealousideal_Web8496 t1_je9qb07 wrote
I respectfully disagree. The last ownership change brought great improvement.
phonesmahones t1_je9qgsa wrote
Bob’s in Medford
bristollersw t1_je9qiyp wrote
Teele Square in Somerville if anyone wants to know. Good food.
nattarbox t1_je9rk0z wrote
ABC Pizza in Central, divey Greek pizza style food but if you like that stuff as much as I do it’s great. Subs all start at $9.50.
Cambridge Pizza on the other side of Central, better quality, $12+ for subs.
Cardullo's in Harvard Square top out at $12.99, they are BIG and some serious gourmet shit.
waterdrinking OP t1_je9rwbp wrote
I like their Momos. Haven't tried the sandwich there
jarkour t1_je9rynl wrote
Tenoch in Davis Square for delicious tortas (mexican style sandwiches)! The campechana torta in particular is fab
waterdrinking OP t1_je9s665 wrote
I will name one. Dave's Fresh Pasta near Davis square Somerville
jobstobedoneson t1_je9siqt wrote
Yessss. Those Tortas slap
tacorocker33 t1_je9tsye wrote
Go over to Watertown and hit up Meat Spot. I’ve loved every sandwich I’ve ever gotten there.
cayenne0 t1_je9u3yo wrote
$6.50 Lamb flatbread at Gene's Chinese flatbread cafe.
[deleted] t1_je9vaip wrote
It might be outside your radius, but honorary mention to New Deal Fruit in Revere for the "it's really two meals" portion for the price. Get the tornado if you want a top tier Italian sub.
drymantini t1_je9vb6p wrote
I find most supermarket deli sandwiches are cheapish and goodish, and usually quite large. If you want to just shove a bunch of food down your gullet, grab a chicken salad sub from any supermarket deli.
Barkingpanther t1_je9vvk4 wrote
163 Vietnamese sandwich in Chinatown used to have tremendous bahn mi sandwiches on the cheap, like $6-7 bucks.
FettyWhopper t1_je9ydmb wrote
Also the closest place to downtown that has an authentic north shore beef.
QueasyReach8237 t1_jea0eqn wrote
Montrose Spa on Mass Ave in Cambridge between Harvard and Porter. Great prices and good quality, basically everything under $10.
Caduceus1515 t1_jea2gck wrote
Went up $1 or so, but depends on the meat/combo. $16 and change for the large BBQ combo.
I used to buy the bread and take it home to make sandwiches.
Thatguyyoupassby t1_jea3qew wrote
That bread is unreal too. Sucks to hear prices went up, but it's still on par/a bit cheaper than other lunch options in the area.
A decently sized bowl at Grainmaker would run like $15-17 pre-pandemic.
Falafel King and his prices will continue to reign supreme.
Purplish_Peenk t1_jea4mn2 wrote
MaMagoo’s. I know that they are known for their chicken tenders but their steak egg and cheese is my favorite.
Purplish_Peenk t1_jea4o4x wrote
MaMagoo’s in Cambridge. I know that they are known for their chicken tenders but their steak egg and cheese is my favorite.
Ms_Cats_Meow t1_jea4opq wrote
The Wine and Cheese Cask on the Somerville/Cambridge line. Their sandwiches are $10, good ingredients, and I often can't finish a full one.
bunk_debunk t1_jea8byv wrote
Pinocchio's, Harvard Square. Decent, basic sub shop.
irishgypsy1960 t1_jeabpmr wrote
Lambert’s on tremont along the common. Boars head meat. I got a turkey w cranberry sauce, added bacon for a buck, cheese is also xtra on this sandwich. Got a bag of chips and a Nantucket nectar. All in was $14+
Caduceus1515 t1_jeacyeb wrote
Yes, another vote for my friend the Falafel King... Many, many lunches from him. I'm partly responsible for the "special" from asking for falafels added to my sandwich all the time way back when.
benck202 t1_jead6qw wrote
Best sandwiches in Boston area and the thing I miss most about living in Davis.
Thatguyyoupassby t1_jead7b8 wrote
The special wrap with chicken and falafel was always the go to. Something about their super watery/kind of shitty packets of hot sauce will away hold a place in my heart.
ARPE19 t1_jeadt73 wrote
13 for a large, cut it in thirds and it's enough for 3 meals or people
HotTaeks t1_jeadvok wrote
tony’s market in roslindale has a very nice italian for under $10. other sandwiches too
sihtydaernacuoytihsy t1_jeafev7 wrote
Tutto Italiano, Hyde Park: Italian (with everything), but don't sleep on their eggplant parm roasted eggplant balsamic with fresh mozz and basil. $12.
Oriental de Cuba, JP: Cubano (original). $10.
Edited: Tutto's parm is good, but dude below correctly notes their superior eggplant sandwich.
BQORBUST t1_jeafrj7 wrote
That is a wild fact, almost unbelievable
PresidentBush2 t1_jeagfwn wrote
Sam Lagrassa’s
chongo_gedman t1_jeagxzw wrote
it's a really good one too!
GregzillaKillah t1_jeahihn wrote
I think you missed the $15 part. Lagrassa’s is delicious but overpriced.
wastingtime669 t1_jeahl19 wrote
Dave’s fresh pasta in Davis. Might be just around or above $15 but damn they are good
GregzillaKillah t1_jeahqah wrote
Michael’s Deli in Brookline (off Beacon). Every sandwich with tax is below $15. I love the Surfside Club and Cancer Stinks sandwich but there is something for everyone on their menu.
bryanatt t1_jeahstf wrote
I really miss the Al's in Harvard Square.
PrettyTogether108 t1_jeailw1 wrote
Dave's Fresh Pasta.
PrettyTogether108 t1_jeaiv3c wrote
This is the answer. Banh mi is still reasonable in most Vietnamese places. Also delicious.
PLS-Surveyor-US t1_jeaixdt wrote
Ideal Sub Shop on Dudley St in Roxbury. Anything on the menu is good. Tuna is fresh out of the can. All cold cuts fresh sliced right in front of you. A lot cheaper than $15.
KottonKiing t1_jeajn33 wrote
I second this, theres a Tenoch in my town and its great hardy sandwich for not too bad between 10-13 depending on what you get
sfenton424 t1_jeak322 wrote
Dave's Fresh Pasta in Davis!
bananasorcerer t1_jeak96t wrote
Vinal General Store in Union - I usually get their speciality vegetarian sandwich or make a custom sub with veggies and pimento cheese spread.
eatthatcakeyo t1_jealqe8 wrote
Suasday in the North End. Cambodian place. Lemongrass chicken sandwich. I have dreams about that thing.
albertogonzalex t1_jeanexh wrote
Angelina's Pizza in Teele Square in Somerville may have the best subs in town.
Bob's Italian Market in Medford is also awesome - massive sandwiches though.
If a burger is a sandwich, Tasty Burger is an incredible burger for it's price.
Al's on State Street is good not great. The best value is how quickly they turn a sandwich out.
FoodDy's in Teele Square has massive sandwiches and portions for the price. Incredible fried chicken, jerk chicken, etc sandos.
Blanketsburg t1_jeap3n9 wrote
Jim's Deli in Brighton.
HungryGoku14 t1_jeapghp wrote
Al’s for subs - roast beef their way my fav
Livite (Brookline) - best buffalo wrap I’ve had to date
Monica’s - slightly overrated/overpriced. But it’s good. Italians, chicken cutlets etc.
Fígaros - flies under most peoples radar. But sneakily some of the best sandwiches around. Try the Sonny Corleone.
Beachmont Roast Beef for hot style roast beef
superduder1 t1_jeaq928 wrote
Let’s not exaggerate. I used to eat whole large for one meal
MattD t1_jeasiwq wrote
Choriqueso gang checking in
clitosaurushex t1_jeav286 wrote
I've really enjoyed sandwiches from Vinal General Store near Union Square in Somerville. They're on the pricier side (the ciabatta can put you above $15, but on their country loaf, sandwiches are more like $10-11.
cbdinfusedcocaine t1_jeaw4p5 wrote
I refuse to blow up my spot. Gatekeeping 😘
Reasonable_Move9518 t1_jeazxom wrote
PK Deli in Cambridge. Hole-in-the-wall, gargantuan subs, solid quality (esp. pastrami), approx. $10 and definitely passes the crucial test of: "I can get two meals out of this, but I want to just finish it now and spend the whole afternoon out of commission in a food coma".
Cafe Rustica: Down the street from P&K, not huge, but tasty and decently-sized and in the $10-12 range.
Roust: maybe. Took over the Mt. Auburn Darwin's. Kept a lot of things the same, though TBD if they can hold the candle to the former sandwhich kingpin's quality. The price is also borderline...
I mostly list Roust bc I was a former Darwinian and they are the most logical Successor Sandwich to the fallen great.
ajdragoon t1_jeb1avh wrote
You are indeed one super duder.
I made the mistake of getting a large when they first opened and oof. I got something with sauce so I couldn’t refrigerate it and had to eat it all at once. Needless to say, I didn’t need dinner that evening.
Significant-Ring5503 t1_jeb1ewi wrote
The Prosciutto Panino is my go to
Independent-Candy-36 t1_jeb1nzo wrote
Rondo’s in Southie. Everything is good but my favorite is the tuna.
krissym99 t1_jeb30uo wrote
Bruschetta sandwich from Pressed with pasta salad on the side.
meyersgirl t1_jeb37sw wrote
They have the best Honey Mustard chicken tender sandwiches!!!
Purplish_Peenk t1_jeb4c9u wrote
I never thought to combine the two!
necessaryfarts t1_jeb4gts wrote
Oh man, I love the Meat Spot. Good call!
__plankton__ t1_jeb5569 wrote
Barely makes the cut on price by Vinal General Store in Somerville has some really great sandwiches. Their bakery also has awesome breakfast English muffin sandwiches
lieblaj t1_jeb6q4b wrote
Had a steak and blue cheese on ciabatta from there yesterday 👌
quan234 t1_jeb8uwl wrote
This is my go-to when I’m heading into the city and don’t want to deal with buying food somewhere inevitably expensive. Grab a sub at MB & hop on the T
Hawkstinubs44 t1_jeb9e3y wrote
Jim's Deli in Brighton is fantastic. Great portion sizes and reasonable price.
PresidentBush2 t1_jeb9ipf wrote
Yeah well you missed the sarcasm part
R_Morley t1_jeb9y7j wrote
I do not go much in for ethnic food but Monica's in the North End is a good sandwich neverthless!
Xalenn t1_jebaonl wrote
Keep em in business tho
GregzillaKillah t1_jebapzy wrote
Sorry friend. I clearly missed the sarcasm, with the response only being the name of a business. I'd recommend a wink or maybe ellipses next time. It helps show the sarcasm.
Xalenn t1_jebaqbi wrote
Brookline Spa!
FuzzyWDunlop t1_jebasru wrote
Also has locations on State Street, near south station, and in the seaport. Probably the best deal in town honestly. $13 for a massive large sub that is really 2 meal's-worth.
FettyWhopper t1_jebbwxx wrote
They sling em at Skampa. Hot Box at Bow Market in Union Square is also nearby and pretty good too.
Acoustic_blues60 t1_jebcdfp wrote
Oggi in Harvard Square is quite good. It's mostly take-out, but you can sit down. I personally like their tuna wrap, but they have a huge selection of sandwiches - some of which may or may not be widely available. One day, they had a smoked chicken wrap, which was great.
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They have a fairly loyal clientele (I'm one), which probably speaks to the quality and pricing.
BillNye69 t1_jebd77j wrote
Cheap? Most of their “smalls” (not small) are $15 before tax just fyi
WitnessEntire t1_jebf1mr wrote
Greco halloumi pita
Lord_Ewok t1_jebfaw9 wrote
hell ya to the north shit is like 11-16 min
Lord_Ewok t1_jebfpds wrote
Monicas is wicked damn good but its 22$ and like 3 sammiches in 1
Wish there was different sizes
realvladdiputtn t1_jebfs1t wrote
Cambridge Deli and Grill near Central is my go to. Love that place
phonesmahones t1_jebg35i wrote
They have some smalls under $15!
RIPwhalers t1_jebh8gs wrote
East Arlington - Anthony's East Side Deli is fine sandwich shop. No frills solid grinder.
And often have UTZ Caroline Style BBQ chips - if you know you know. BBQ and Salt & Vinegar Chips had a baby it’s glorious.
BillNye69 t1_jebhi6c wrote
Gimme those cheap smallsss
hce692 t1_jebhmda wrote
They have small and large options. Small is legit half the size
hce692 t1_jebi3xb wrote
Domenic’s in Waltham. Some of the bigger hot meat subs will be $15/6 pre tax but a bunch for $11/12. Mediterranean tuna is my fave
anchoredinRI t1_jebif91 wrote
Lamberts downtown, Brookline Spa, Meridian Market in East Boston
Lord_Ewok t1_jebj23q wrote
When did they add that Last fall was last time i went and they only had the regular 18-20$
Would go wicked more often if i could get a half
emnormand416 t1_jebjvsh wrote
P and K deli in Somerville. Not super cheap but under $15. Best Italian sub
cotecoyotegrrrl t1_jebkw44 wrote
Just FYI Marketbasket makes an awesome cheeseburger with fries for $3.99, and large subs for $6! Can't beat that.
PresidentBush2 t1_jeblp75 wrote
hce692 t1_jebn8er wrote
I’ve gotten Monica’s like once a week for ehh sevenish years hahah my Sunday comfort meal. It’s been there. I’m not sure why they don’t really advertise it, I guess I never noticed they didn’t. But it’s there! Maybe they like to keep it as an in-the-know thing? No idea
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FartstheBunny t1_jeboj5r wrote
MaMagoo's is bomb !
FartstheBunny t1_jebothl wrote
D'Agostinos in Arlington. Italian or meatball sub. Like $10-11 w/tax incl. so frickin good
Lord_Ewok t1_jebp86f wrote
Ya its not on the menu whenever i go i just say the sub name.
But damn you just blew my mind lmao
Thanks
AboyNamedBort t1_jebrcsd wrote
Its only about 1.5 miles from there to downtown.
General_Piano_5568 t1_jebu7kh wrote
Brahhh , Al’s …..
DigitalKungFu t1_jebuwl0 wrote
$15 is still a high cap for sandwiches. Better goal would be $10
debinthecove t1_jebv7kv wrote
Bahn mi at Ba Le Savin Hill Dorchester
debinthecove t1_jebvi30 wrote
And Lambert's on Morrissey in Dorchester!
take_this_down_vote t1_jebwu5t wrote
Gene’s is absolutely amazing. Cumin lamb hand pulled noodles are the best.
JohnBagley33 t1_jebyuro wrote
All Star Sandwich Bar in Inman Square is great
hiddengem77 t1_jec1q6m wrote
I know every time my husband grabs lunch there. Literally sweats it out his pores by the time he’s home He loves the place.
notswasson t1_jec1uph wrote
If you are willing to stretch your definition of a sandwich to a coxinha (a manioc ball stuffed with chicken and then deep fried), then Oliveira Deli and Market in Brighton off Oak Square has softball size ones for around $5. Get two of those and a cold can of Guaraná Antártida for about $12 total.
They also apparently do some good sandwiches, but I've never gotten anything except the coxinhas due to their deliciousness and being a bit set in my ways.
Thatguyyoupassby t1_jec2ar0 wrote
It’s worth my wife’s judgement and my own shame.
psc0425 t1_jec6e79 wrote
What's north shore beef?
elpezmuerto t1_jecev9h wrote
All star sandwich in Inman although Davis Fresh Pasta im Davis is the head above winner
mattgm1995 t1_jeci06c wrote
Al’s
Practical-Basil-1353 t1_jecj87k wrote
Dagostinos
shrinktb t1_jecq23o wrote
Came here to make sure someone mentioned Dave’s Fresh Pasta, but Pemberton Mkt. is closer to me and not too shabby.
Littered2 t1_jecse9i wrote
So glad one is opening in Malden.
tanswordsman t1_jecuq3z wrote
Jersey Mike’s
devAcc123 t1_jed16cl wrote
Do they deliver? That looks awesome but their $12.15 sandwich on their website is $16.50 on any of the delivery apps lol.
It says they deliver on the site but the page is blank /shrug
cxt2406 t1_jed298v wrote
yes!! the siu mai and beef are my favorites. they also have solid vegetarian options
zeuz686mx t1_jed56wz wrote
the best🔥🔥
shortongas t1_jed5b5f wrote
La positiva in Jugos Back Bay was only $9 filling breakfast sandwhich
catknitski t1_jed7lw4 wrote
Code 10 south end
FettyWhopper t1_jed7y76 wrote
Its the most unhealthy, messiest, most delicious sandwich you’ll ever have.
phlukeri t1_jedeg5z wrote
I lived on 163 in my 30’s. So good. I once drove to 163 to get 2 subs while living in Allston. Parked in front of a fire hydrant for the 4 minutes it took me to get a cold cut combo and a beef sando for $13 total. Came out to a $100 parking ticket…
…still the best sandwiches for $56.50 each I’ve ever spent.
DickBatman t1_jeds37e wrote
Ideal
msmithlv t1_jee5et5 wrote
Bricco deli in the north end. Down an alley
need2know2 t1_jeekrjl wrote
Best Italian sandwich at Monica's.
https://www.reddit.com/r/boston/comments/x4h6m3/comment/imx51u5/?context=3
djangobliss t1_jef7yun wrote
The cubano there is amazing.
Renzle t1_jef9l3i wrote
Tortas at La Victoria in Arlington
notswasson t1_jefe0mi wrote
The roasted eggplant balsamic with fresh mozz and basil is super as well
QueasyReach8237 t1_jefe81r wrote
I also love that you can buy 3 feet of the French bread they use for $3 to make your own sandwiches. Very clutch but also funny walking down the street with that.
PikantnySos t1_jefgymi wrote
Banh mi ba le in Dorchester. Best sandwich around and its like $7. Blows any other local banh mi spot away
covhr t1_je9my4x wrote
Bacon sandwich at Flour. I think it runs $13 or so.