The full ranking
Roast beef three-way on the North Shore, North End salumeria subs, and pastrami piled high downtown. The Greater Boston counters worth the line for a serious sandwich, ranked by Yelp and Google ratings.
Sam LaGrassa's (Downtown, Boston)
A Downtown Crossing institution built on towering pastrami and corned beef sandwiches stacked on freshly grilled bread, with the chipotle pastrami as the perennial best-seller. Yelp reviewers consistently call it the best deli sandwich in Boston, praising the quality of the meat and the no-frills directness of the operation.
Cutty's (Brookline)
A Brookline Village lunch counter run by two Culinary Institute of America graduates, best known for the Roast Beef 1000: thinly shaved beef with fried shallots, sharp cheddar, and house-made thousand island on griddled bread. Google reviewers rave about the craft and the rotating weekend specials, including Pork Day and Fried Chicken Sunday.
Pauli's (North End, Boston)
A Salem Street institution famed for outrageous, overstuffed sandwich creations and a Zagat-rated lobster roll big enough for two. Yelp reviewers single out the sheer size and creativity of the builds, calling it one of the most satisfying sandwich experiences in the city.
Michael's Deli (Brookline)
A Coolidge Corner New York-style deli that bills itself as the Corned Beef King, importing its meats from the Bronx and cooking over 500 pounds of corned beef on-site each week. Google reviewers call the corned beef sandwich melt-in-your-mouth and the Reuben among the best in Greater Boston.
The Modern Butcher (Danvers)
A pasture-to-counter butcher shop on the North Shore that earned a spot on Food and Wine's list of America's Best Sandwich Shops, anchored by the classic three-way roast beef with white American cheese and James River barbecue sauce. Yelp reviewers praise the quality of the sustainably sourced meats and the rotating daily specialty sandwiches.
All Star Sandwich Bar (Cambridge)
An Inman Square counter known for inventive, layered builds like the Atomic Meatloaf Meltdown and a Montreal-style poutine awarded Boston's most authentic. Google reviewers cite the creative flavor combinations and the generous portions as what keep them coming back.
Bricco Salumeria (North End, Boston)
A tucked-away Italian market and sandwich counter on Board Alley, behind Hanover Street, making panini on freshly baked crusty bread with imported prosciutto, homemade mozzarella, and old-world Italian meats. Yelp reviewers call it a hidden gem and the finest Italian sandwich experience in the North End.
Figaro's (Leather District, Boston)
A Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef's Italian sandwich shop between Chinatown and South Station, known for the Pavarotti with pesto, prosciutto and fresh mozzarella, and Nonna's Meatball on house-baked bread. Google reviewers praise the freshness of the ingredients and the elevated approach to a fast-casual format.
Monica's Mercato (North End, Boston)
A family-run North End salumeria and deli at 130 Salem Street, operating since 1995, best known for its Italian sub built with thin-sliced prosciutto and imported Italian cheeses on fresh bread. Yelp reviewers call it the best Italian sub in Boston and praise the depth of the imported pantry.
The Square Deli (Everett)
An Everett counter on Broadway known for naturally leavened fresh-baked bread, proper cheesesteaks, and prime cold cuts sliced to order, with a devoted neighborhood following. Yelp reviewers highlight the steak and cheese on the seeded roll as a standout and praise the quality of the dough.
Ranked across 5 sources: Yelp · Ranked by Rating (June 2026); Google Reviews · Ranked by Rating (June 2026); Boston Magazine · 17 Best Sandwiches in Boston (unordered); The Infatuation Boston · Sandwiches (unordered); Boston.com Readers' Best Sandwich in Greater Boston (unordered). Full scoring is on the Methodology tab above.
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