Jake’s rollups as seen on Yelp.
Way back in my younger days I worked in a great little sandwich shop in Suffern, NY. It was there I learned a few things about making sandwiches, such as hollowing out the rolls and using shredded lettuce.
Both of those are a lost art. The last place I knew that shredded lettuce was a century-old deli and convenience store that is now the location of Yogurt Beach.
A comment in the post about the passing of Inna’s brings up an age-old question: where do you get a good sandwich? You need to stay in Newton (while Moody’s and Domninic’s in Waltham are both great, they don’t qualify) and you can’t list your own kitchen.
A few of my favs? Jake’s Falafel Corner is always good both for shwarma or falafel (the buffalo falafel is wonderful). I also like Sandwich Works, which happens to be the birthplace of Jakes. They make a great club (with chicken, turkey, and even chicken salad).
What hidden gems do you have?
@Chuck, you beat me to it – having read only the headline, I thought, “Gotta vote for Jake’s and Sandwich Works!” I’d also like to plug Sandwich Works’ corn chowder.
Sandwich Works at the top of my list. They have the leanest pastrami. Yum.
Another place for a great chicken/turkey club is Comellas in West Newton.
Martys Liquors deli specials – the Grand Teton roast beef with horseradish sauce, the Brooklyn Bridge a messy concoction including pastrami and coleslaw and best of all their chicken salad.
Mostly without cheese.
A few of my favorites:
Modern Rotisserie (at New England Soup Factory): Prime Rib Sandwich au Jus. Only available on Saturdays. This may be on my all time top ten sandwich list.
Barry’s Village Deli: Pastrami Rachel. The pastrami is the furthest thing from lean, as it should be (it’s pastrami). Bonus: a side of the only potato salad I like.
DePasquale’s at Night Caps Corner: I’m probably committing heresy by not listing their excellent sausage sandwich as a favorite, but I have to go with the Marinated Steak Tip Bomb.
Brewer’s Coalition: A very good, well-seasoned turkey burger.
Dunn-Gaherin’s: The best burger in Newton, particularly the New Irishman, with caramelized onions and Irish porter cheddar.
And, for the next few days, Inna’s Kitchen: Turkey Meatloaf Sandwich with lettuce, tomato, Russian dressing, barbecue sauce, and cranberry relish. Sounds like overkill with the condiments, but it actually works very well.
I had the turkey meatloaf sandwich for lunch today!
Jake’s falafel. Farm Grill/Needham St. kebab sandwiches. Bottega Fiorentina/Newton Center makes very good foccacia sandwiches. In Newton Corner, Max &Leo’s!
Gotta shout out to Steamers in Nonantum for excellent lobster roll or clam roll.
Not to drift too far from just sandwiches, but the best fried clams, clam rolls and Clam Chowder I’ve found anywhere come from Sullivan’s Take Out in South Boston at City Point.
Anna’s Taqueria in the Highlands for Mexican (epic burritos). Also, Henry and Kim La’s excellent soup and sandwich offerings at the Depot Coffee Shoppe at Oak and Chestnut in Upper Falls. It’s not fancy, great for take-out or eating at the tables inside when it’s rainy, or outside when the weather allows, next to the Upper Falls Greenway where a bocce court is being planned. Lots of techies feed there.
OMG: I almost forgot our new Waban food source. In addition to Barry’s deli sandwiches, and delicious take-out from Waban Market, we now have the wonderful paninis and calzones from Stone L’Oven right in Waban’s Upper Square. And, across town behind the Police Annex, hiding on a very small street with little parking, is the political center of Newton’s feed lot…L’Aroma Café, whose eclectic Sri Lanken-American menu ranges from burritos and wraps to genuine Sri-Lankan spiced delicacies. You would be likely to observe some School Committee Member or City Councilor machinations on both the first and second floors.
Speaking of pols…has anyone ever eaten in the basement of City Hall? I haven’t…but know it’s there, right next to the Planning Department.
DePasquale’s has a bunch of good sandwiches. I like the prosciutto caprese.
For breakfast sandwiches, you can’t beat Eddie’s Breakfast and Lunch! It’s one of our goto places, right in the heart of Nonantum.
Sallee, The five times I found myself at the little cafeteria in the depths of City Hall I’ve not eaten a sandwich or anything else more than muffin and some soft drinks but I have to mention that the fellow who seems to be running the place is really nice. The last time I was there with 2 year-old trying to balance everything including stroller, he agreeably walked my meager purchase of snack bar and two drinks over to the table, his idea. Constantly pleasant.
Another one I forgot…Rox diner in Newtonville! The meal I eat there is usually breakfast, but I have seen their sandwiches being served. They look incredible.
Sorry for so many posts…but the thread is about food and I am obviously a foodie. I would like to know if there is a “lovely” place in Newton where “ladies” and/or “gents” can have a beautiful sandwich served quaintly on china but not so stuffy that you can’t bring kids along. Maybe a place where you can sit and talk and hear each other, no service on your cell phones, and linger after lunch in deep, thoughtful discussion. No computers. Old fashioned, but not deadly. Am I asking for too much?
Sallee, I am not *certain* that they serve sandwiches, but I think the Walnut Grille, close to the intersection of Walnut and Lincoln might make you happy. It’s vegetarian and I always find something that is delightful. The atmosphere is a little more down to earth, but the “green” Reuben at Bread & Chocolate is AMAZING. I crave it regularly (and indulge regularly). The banh mi sandwiches (always on special) at Little Big Diner are really good (order extra sauce on the side). And if I can step outside of Newton (just barely), Strip T’s lunchtime sandwiches in Watertown are worth the journey! OH! And Cutty’s in Brookline Village… omg…
In addition to some of the places named here, Village Cafe has some good sandwiches. I like their Thanksgiving sandwich (esp as a wrap) and their tuna on rye. They also have good breakfast sandwiches. I’m a fan of egg and cheese on brioche.