Graham Avenue Meats And Deli

4.5 star rating
215 reviews Rating Details

Categories: Meat Shops, Delis  [Edit]

445 Graham Ave
(between Frost St & Richardson St)
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Neighborhoods: East Williamsburg, Williamsburg - North Side
(718) 389-9777
Announcement

We have a great superbowl special $150.00 will feed your entire party. Contact us for details

Nearest Transit:

Graham Av (L)

Lorimer St (L)

Hours:

Mon-Sat 8 am - 7 pm

Sun 8 am - 4 pm

Attire:
Casual
Accepts Credit Cards:
Yes
Parking:
Street
Price Range:
$
Good for Groups:
No
Good for Kids:
Yes
Takes Reservations:
No
Delivery:
Yes
Take-out:
Yes
Waiter Service:
No
Outdoor Seating:
Yes
Wi-Fi:
No
Good For:
Lunch
Alcohol:
No
Noise Level:
Average
Ambience:
Casual
Has TV:
No
Caters:
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Dogs Allowed:
No

Review Highlights   

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"The sandwiches are amazing (the godfather." (in 62 reviews)
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"Super friendly guys behind the counter." (in 10 reviews)
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"This was seriously the best sandwich I have ever eaten." (in 15 reviews)
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  • Review from Paul Q.

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    Brooklyn, NY

    5.0 star rating
    2/7/2012

    The godfather sandwich is every deli meat ever in one sandwich. I dont know what else you'd ever want. For $7. You can, and probably should, share this with someone.

    They give you samples of delicious meats while you wait.

    Although, I did eat this for breakfast once, and it pretty much ruined my day by putting me into a self induced food coma.

  • Review from Evan M.

    Manhattan, NY

    4.0 star rating
    1/26/2012 1 Check-in Here

    Right under the BQE overpass is this little find of a sandwich place in Brooklyn. Despite it being labeled as a meat shop, it has an extensive list of some of the manliest sandwiches in NYC. This ain't your hot pressed panini joint.

    This has all the feel of your classic old italian deli including deli workers that look like a casting call for the next Scorsese movie. This joint is very tiny. No seating. Just a counter, pretty much. Having read all the good reviews, I decided to order the "Godfather" sandwich. I will spare you the lame movie quotes and just say it was a pretty amazing sandwich. All the ingredients were as fresh as they could be and they didn't skimp on the meat. It was your typical large sandwich you can come to expect at a real italian deli. I tried to figure out what was in it and all I could piece together was that there might have been pepperoni, lettuce, sweet peppers, provolone, salami. It was all kinda hazy because the sandwich went pretty fast. Kinda shooting blanks by calling it "The Godfather" when there's no prosciutto involved, but whatever. Guy went a little nuts with the oil and vinegar but it worked out. Not quite the perfection of Defonte's in Red Hook, but does the job.

    If I am ever back this way again it's a safe bet that I will stop in to try the other sandwiches. We could use a lot more places like this, especially in Manhattan. Places like this have been on the endangered species list so it's great to see this one surviving through the years.

  • Review from Adam S.

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    • 24 reviews

    Manhattan, NY

    5.0 star rating
    1/11/2012

    Stopped in after hearing rumors of an amazing meatball park hero... Rumors have been validated!  This place has the flavor of an old school sandwich shop, friendly guys behind the counter..

    The meatball parm hero gets an interesting treatment.  The meatballs are "mashed / ground" up a bit creating a hearty, meaty sauce hero with a strong garlic flavor.

    As in many sandwich shops, the meatballs + cheese were microwaved prior to placement on the roll.  It would always been ideal if the meatballs were simmering in some sauce, hot and ready to go but we can't have everything, can we..?

    I headed in and went straight for ordering the meatball hero but the menu offers many other interesting "special" sandwiches.. next time I will explore a bit more.

  • Review from Leigh T.

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    • 6 reviews

    Sunnyside, NY

    5.0 star rating
    1/30/2012

    I stopped by today after seeing these reviews on yelp. I have to say, I was not disappointed. The guys that work there were so nice and the turkey sandwich.....oh my goodness. The meat just melts in your mouth. It was one of the best sandwiches I've ever had.
    I will be back again soon.

  • Review from Lauren S.

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    Brooklyn, NY

    5.0 star rating
    2/9/2012

    Best sandwiches ever. I usually just get prosciutto, mozzarella, and red peppers, which is amazing. But even the more complex sandwiches are fantastic, like Willie's Italian Special. I've been looking for a good solid sandwich place for a while, and this is the place. Keep up the good work!

  • Review from Sterling G.

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    Brooklyn, NY

    5.0 star rating
    Updated - 1/9/2012

    These guy mean business, if you want to get not only the most authentic but the best  italian sandwich in brooklyn, you come here. These boys are going to hook you up and put your tongue in taste bud utopia.
        When you sink your teeth into a godfather and taste every single one of the ingredient in that sandwich from the extra virgin olive oil to the prosciutto, thats it, they got you!
    you know you are coming back.
        I recommend to take home some dried age steak and there home made sausage because they are  FORGET ABOUT IT!!!!!

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    • 5.0 star rating
      11/29/2010

      this place rules!!!

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  • Review from Sherr L.

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    • 7 reviews

    Manhattan, NY

    5.0 star rating
    2/7/2012

    My husband and I were driving through Williamsburg, and had the desire for a  cheese steak.   This place came up highly rated, and we tried it.   Incredible!  Not only was this cheese steak really great, the shop owners/sandwich makers took pride in their sandwich creation, discussing with me different ways they could make a cheese steak and taking good time making it. (Sandwiches using Deli meats are quicker.) I would highly recommend this place to those in the neighborhood, and those who - like us - were just in the neighborhood and looking to satiate those sandwich cravings - give this place a try.  Will no doubt come back.

  • Review from Jen P.

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    Brooklyn, NY

    5.0 star rating
    1/27/2012

    I've been living around the corner for over 2 years now and have always just gone to Anthony & sons...well after today, I'm only ever going to Graham Ave M&D and I'm mad at myself for not trying it earlier. I actually am not much of a sandwich person usually but every once in awhile I crave a good sandwich with some flavor.You must get the Willie's special - spicy. The yelp hype is all true. Go there now. These guys will be my new neighborhood buddies!

  • Review from Stephanie p.

    San Francisco, CA

    5.0 star rating
    12/8/2011

    Highlight of my last trip to Brooklyn. Don't tell my friends... but their company was a close second ;)

    I was in town for 6 days and literally ate 4 Godfather sandwiches in that time. Though I would classify myself as sandwich-obsessed, I'm generally not a huge fan of grinders; but this was off-the-charts delicious. Thinly sliced meat, a balance of sweet and spicy peppers, fresh bread, and a vinegar finish - Scout's honor, I think it was the best sandwich I've ever had.

    The deli itself adds plenty of flavor to the experience. It's so quintessentially what you would want an old-school Italian deli in Brooklyn to be (fuhghettaboutit) - but don't just take my word for its authenticity (ah hem http://ny.eater.com/ta...). Not only that, they are FULLY stocked bucher shop... they carry duckling legs for goodness sake!

  • Review from Kohji M.

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    Brooklyn, NY

    4.0 star rating
    2/4/2012

    g-o-d-f-a-t-h-e-r

  • Review from Kevin O.

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    Brooklyn, NY

    5.0 star rating
    1/15/2012 1 photo

    Every time I come I order the (whatever the big italian sammie is called) spicy and add chicken cutler... and every time the person making it says they've never done it before and get kinda excited... then they charge me a random amount (usually below $10) and I eat it with complete satisfaction... but I'm kinda fat.  I got a pic uploaded if you wanna salivate.

  • Review from Matthew L.

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    New York, NY

    4.0 star rating
    12/17/2011

    This is as old school as it gets. I brought my mom there who grew up in Greenpoint and she said the counter guys remind her of some of the guys she used to hang out with back in the 70s. Had a long conversation with one of them about the neighborhood and he was an encyclopedia of the history of it.

    I had the Godfather and it  felt like it had 2lbs of meat on it; and damn is that meat amazing. Their aged and dried meats that they use for the sandwich are imported from Italy and he told me that sometimes they run out towards the end of the month.

    This place is a neighborhood institution and Brooklyn is better for it.

  • Review from Valerie G.

    New York, NY

    5.0 star rating
    11/30/2011

    Diana S. and I showed up at 6:45pm, hoping to beat the crowd and we did! There was one or maybe 2 other ppl ahead of us and we did have to wait a little bit because as everyone says, they take their time crafting these beautiful sandwiches!

    We ordered the Sweet Godfather.. cut into 4 pieces (don't ask). The guys behind the counter are SUUUUPER sweet, reminiscent of large teddy bears! We got our sandwich and sat outside on the benches to nomnom. The blend of the proscuitto, random other meats, the balsamic dressing on the warm, crunchy bread was absolutely amazing. Definitely want to return and try the other sammiessss.

  • Review from Diana S.

    Manhattan, NY

    4.0 star rating
    12/5/2011 1 Check-in Here

    FRIENDLIEST sandwich makers ever! After chatting with us while making our yummy Godfather, we sat on the benches outside to eat our sammies before a Yelp event in Brooklyn. They were closing up but were totally fine with "yous sitting here" even after they moved the other benches inside.

    We got the sweet Godfather this time because Valerie G. doesn't like spicy foods, but I definitely want to try the spicy version next time. The sandwich would be perfect if my prosciutto wasn't so stringy! I'm hoping it was just a one time deal..that or my teeth are not strong enough to cut through delicious meats. I'm hoping it's the former.

  • Review from Karla R.

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    Manhattan, NY

    5.0 star rating
    1/25/2012 1 Check-in Here

    This location is a diamond in the rough! I got the Willies Hero ($8.50) and it is amazing. He asked me if I wanted it spicy or sweet. I said sweet with a bit of spicy and it was perfect. It's enough to save half for later if you're not starving. The guys behind the counter are cool. They offered me a piece of meat while I waited. Very fresh! Will come back!

  • Review from Sue O.

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    Brooklyn, NY

    5.0 star rating
    1/24/2012

    I had a sandwich half for lunch the rest for dinner. It was very tasty, Good deal. It made my tummy very happy :)

  • Review from Ben C.

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    • 14 reviews

    Brooklyn, NY

    5.0 star rating
    11/2/2011 2 Check-ins Here

    Many people have said a lot of great things about this place -- all of which I agree with.  So here's the TL;DR version of my review (and probably 99% of all the other reviews here).

    The place is most popular for the sandwich-making arm of the business.  Order a Willie's Italian Special or a Godfather.  There does not appear to be a good reason not to order one of those.  They will ask you about your desired level of spiciness.  You cannot choose incorrectly.

    The staff appear to be actors hired to fulfill all the stereotypes & clichés of what you'd imagine an old-school Brooklyn deli to be like. Their antics seem to be carried out solely for the enjoyment of the customers. Purposeful or not, they rarely fail to amuse.

    Go.

  • Review from Tina S.

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    • 10 reviews

    FOREST HILLS, NY

    5.0 star rating
    1/18/2012

    Amazing.

    The high Yelp rating totally justifies this deli.

  • Review from tom c.

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    Brooklyn, NY

    5.0 star rating
    1/15/2012

    The Willie's sandwich is the best sandwich I've ever had. The chicken buffalo sandwich was great as well. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The store is and old-school throwback. You must try this place. Simply outstanding.

  • Review from Christopher G.

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    Manhattan, NY

    4.0 star rating
    Updated - 10/28/2011

    Over the past year the sanwiches have gotten smaller, dryer and now more expensive.

    The guy who I haven't seen there in a while, tall, middle aged, dark hair very neat always made the best sanwiches.

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    • 5.0 star rating
      5/9/2011

      I have been coming here since pre-blog write-ups and yelp existence.  The reviews are real.  Very… Read more »

  • Review from Jillian K.

    New York, NY

    5.0 star rating
    10/18/2011 2 Check-ins Here

    Okay. (Deep breath)

    In terms of flavor, these definitely aren't the best Italian sandwiches in New York City. The sandwiches at Alidoro, in my opinion, are tastier and more flavorful.

    But, wait! Don't crucify me yet. I'm not done.

    Graham Avenue Meats and Deli is an experience, and that is where it becomes exceptional. The guys behind the counter are friendly, chatty, and funny. I wish I could grab a beer with them and spend a few hours just shooting the shit. Lunch here is like a mini-vacation to the old New York we all imagine.

    Also, it's hard to compare the "fancier" sandwiches at a place like Alidoro to the hearty, down-to-earth, food-bomb-in-a-roll type sandwiches they serve here. The food at GAM&D is decent and thoughtfully-made, but that's it.

    It's the atmosphere and staff that truly deserve five stars.

  • Review from Jordan D.

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    Astoria, Queens, NY

    5.0 star rating
    11/4/2011 1 Check-in Here

    I just have to quote Brooklyn's own Peter D. on this one, since he put me onto this place:

    "Believe me when I tell you this: Willie's Italian Special is so transcendent that I'm not sure you can call it a sandwich; the only word that can do it justice is "masterpiece."

    Masterpiece would be the perfect word to describe Willie's Special. Quality cappicola, soprasatta, mortadella, prosciuto, salami, etc; peppers, seasoning, salad and on and on. It's a joy to watch them make it and Willie and Co. get joy out of making it. They give you pieces to try "how's this spicy cappicola? should we do the mild you think?". After tasting both, I just felt like telling Willie "you can do me up however you want", but i'm a rookie in this sandwich heaven, so I didn't want to get ahead of myself.

    Yes, the sandwich is huge. Yes, every bite down to the last is delicious. Yes, you should eat it in two sittings. Yes, I only ate it in one and Yes, I took a quick nap once I got home afterwards.

  • Review from Melissa C.

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    Brooklyn, NY

    5.0 star rating
    1/2/2012

    I said goddamn!!!! 10 outta 10 kid!!

  • Review from Jaclyn L.

    Brooklyn, NY

    5.0 star rating
    10/11/2011 2 Check-ins Here

    I live on the very same block as Graham Ave Meats and Deli and man am I happy about that.

    I can't say more than what's been said here before, but the staff has always been extra charming and friendly and the sandwiches... oh the sandwiches.  I love the Italian Special and of course the Godfather. Both are magical.

  • Review from Steven L.

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    Manhattan, NY

    3.0 star rating
    Updated - 10/26/2011

    went back here again for the godfather, sandwich was little dry, maybe they forgot the dressing on it? I'm not sure..but the meat was still yet again piled on!

    I guess the only sandwich I will get from here is the Spicy italian.  Will still return for the rest of my life...

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    • 5.0 star rating
      10/10/2011

      This is the best sandwich in New York City hands down.

      Worth the trip over here!

      Meats are carved as… Read more »

  • Review from Lynn d.

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    Brooklyn, NY

    5.0 star rating
    10/7/2011

    It feels like home.
    Those guys in there are my buddies. Never steered me wrong, always knows what's best, and takes care of me like family. Oh-- could it be cause the grandmother is actually in there making half the food! AMAZING.

    I'm sorry but if you don't like it here, you should leave New York-- find somewhere more suitable--like a subway's or whatever passes for a meal out in the rest of the country cause this place is a gem and it don't get any better than this.

  • Review from Ross D.

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    Brooklyn, NY

    5.0 star rating
    9/26/2011

    Most any deli can make a sandwich thats gonna do the job: meat, bread, some fixins, its hard to go wrong.  Now make that meat roast beef and turkey roasted on the spot, throw in some spicy oil also made in house, and top it all off with a lot of love, and you got the kind of sandwiches this deli delivers.  

    Oh, expect to wait.  I stress the little bit of love part, and infusing said love into sandwich matter takes time.  These guys know you can't rush excellence, so sit back, enjoy the sites and smells, take in some local conversation, and then revel in sandwich goodness.  

    Get the Willy, or my personal fav is now the Roast Beast (not on menu) with turkey instead of ham.  The thing weighs about 2 pounds, and usually lasts me three decent meals, for 8 bucks.  

    Go here.

  • Review from Ken Z.

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    Mobile, AL

    5.0 star rating
    8/21/2011

    Well, it happened. GAMD got trolled. Its five stars are gone. Its rightful place as the most favorably Yelped place to eat in New York gone with it. (It's now #2 behind Scott's Pizza Tours.) We could blame the trolls. We could blame Internet anonymity. Maybe a couple bad sandwiches found their way into this Brooklyn essential's perfect roster. But I know what the real culprit is. It's Williamsburg. It's always Williamsburg. I'll explain.

    Let's roll back the clock. An article in FreeWilliamsburg dated 10/21/2010 declared that of 16,268 places to eat in New York, the highest rated on Yelp was Williamsburg's own Graham Avenue Meats & Deli. If you'd been there, you wouldn't argue. Back then it had about twenty reviews, but they were all perfect. Naturally, the Rotten Tomatoes Law of 100%'s -- also known as the Law of Williamsburg Relativity -- kicked in. (Both are different from the Law of Hipster Relativity, but similar in principle).

    It works like this. I give something a perfect review because it earned it. So do you. We give mannered, thoughtful and painstakingly detailed accounts developed from our own numerous experiences as patrons. The acclaim adds up. Reviews flood in. Business booms for one of our favorite establishments. Then this happens: "THis placr used to be cool but now its to packed with hipsters. 2 stars." Ahhhh! Or this happens: "I don't know. The sandwiches are alright i guess but it's only popular because of that article. 3 stars."

    This happens on Amazon, too, which has its own predictable thermodynamic laws of criticism. In the case of a truly great book, the five-star reviews will all be nuanced and thoughtful, while the 1-star reviews will read like they were written by a cat moseying upon a keyboard. The inverse is also true. One five-star review of Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol called it "Dan Brown's celebration of a magical washington!!!" And now you know.

    Go with the anchovies. Go with the Willie's Italian Special. Go with Grandma and her hot peppers. Go with the unbelievably fresh, preservative free turkey that is twice the quality of Boar's Head at half the price. Go with the lasagna. Go with fresh mozz. Go with rice balls. Go with chicken parm. Go with the shelves of hard to find Italian provincials. Go with the Godfather. Go with the hype! Not the haters! In Williamsburg, even the stars in the sky aren't safe.

    Graham Avenue Meats, you'll always be my #1.

  • Review from Andrew G.

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    Brooklyn, NY

    5.0 star rating
    1/21/2012

    Incredible prices.  Great, friendly, neighborhood service.  Out of this world sandwiches.  Doesn't get any better.

  • Review from Matt S.

    Union, NJ

    4.0 star rating
    Updated - 7/29/2011 1 photo 5 Check-ins Here

    Now on my third time to Graham Avenue, I have learned to hold my temptation for the Chicken Cutlet sandwich with sweet peppers and have moved onto something new. The Philly Pork Sandwich ($7).

    The Philly Pork Sandwich is their house made roasted pork, broccoli rabe, provolone, hot or sweet peppers, and then whatever dressing you want. It is quite a sandwich, but anything you get at Graham Ave will be 'quite a sandwich'. It is a very delicious sandwich, I don't think you can order anything at Graham and not be satisfied afterwards, but this sandwich needs something and I think I have the answer to this. It needs the juice from the roasted pork and it needs to be ON this sandwich as a dressing. I'm not sure this can happen, but believe me that next time I walk into Graham Ave (probably within the next week), I will bring this up to them.

    Besides that juice I want on my sandwich, the Philly Pork Sandwich is very, very good. It all works together and provides just enough spice to make you need a sip of whatever you are drinking, but it doesn't make you sweat. Give it a shot if you dare to jump off the bandwagon of EVERYONE getting the Willie's Special or Godfather. I think these guys are tired of making them. Try something else, because it's impossible to be disappointed.

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  • Review from Colin R.

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    Brooklyn, NY

    5.0 star rating
    8/2/2011 4 Check-ins Here

    This place is a damn gem. Absolutely nothing fancy, aside from the downright intimidating array of exotic meats.

    I had a Willy's Italian (spicy) the other night and it wreaked havoc on my digestive system--but if you can't see that one coming, its your own fault. Still won't be enough to keep me away.

    Aside from the sandwiches, which are unmatched by anything human hands can create, the meats are just as spectacular. The "Bachelor/Bachelorette Plan" seems well worth the money. For $40 you receive a smorgasbord of meaty delights, more than enough for one, definitely enough to freeze and save.

    If you find me dead on Graham Ave. with an Italian sausage lodged in the lining of my heart, you know where to find the culprit.

  • Review from Paul R.

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    Brooklyn, NY

    5.0 star rating
    10/26/2011 2 Check-ins Here

    Get the spicy Willies special! Can't go wrong! Great sandwich!

  • Review from Kelly K.

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    Brooklyn, NY

    4.0 star rating
    8/4/2011

    I accidentally found my way into Graham Ave Meats and Deli the other day after misreading the hours on the intended eating destination, however it ended up being one of those good mistakes, and I am looking forward to heading back.

    Growing up in a predominantly Italian neighborhood of Detroit, I immediately felt comfortable when the man working greeted me as if I had been coming in every day for the last ten years. There were younger guys working as well, who were friendly and hilarious- one of them had a Chucky mask and was walking around with it on with a big butchers knife.

    I opted for a simple turkey & munster hero with honey mustard, which ended up being incredibly spicy (I'm not complaining, but am still slightly confused as to how it ended up as spicy as it did). My dinner companion ordered 'the godfather', and had the option of spicy or sweet. He went for the spicy, and was not disappointed. I braved a bite of his sandwich and it was indeed spicy, but delicious.

    The most exciting thing for me was the discovery of a San Pellagrino flavor I had never seen before- 'Chinotto'. Was delicious before I bit into my sandwich, but the flavors didn't quite mingle well together. Am looking forward to trying the Chinotto with desert.

    Places like this make you feel really guilty for all of the subway/jimmy johns/quiznos ingested over the years.

  • Review from joyce k.

    Manhattan, NY

    4.0 star rating
    6/18/2011 1 Check-in Here

    After making the trek to Brooklyn from reading the excellent reviews, we finally got to this place.  It is NOT what I expected...I was like "Uh, we came all the way here for this place?"  It looks like a little old old old deli, but don't be fooled or turned off.  

    Supposedly the Godfather is a smaller version of the Willie Italian (only $1 difference).  I got the Willie Italian and I gotta give it to them, the thing is good, and HUGE.  They ask you if you want sweet or spicy.  This is one SOLID sandwich.   For one of my friends it was a little too "sour" or "vinegary", but still the sandwich is sooo worth the $7.  

    The thing that's cute about this place is that the people working are all legit Italian, and know people by names and have a genuine love for their meats.  Well, that's the feeling I got, I personally don't know much about meats.  What turned me off initially (the fact that it just looked like an old beatup deli) is actually what gives this place character.  They get excellent reviews on yelp because it is an establishment that is honest and not sugar coated.  They put their value in their product, not into a fabricated ambiance.  

    Love how low key it is.  There are benches outside to sit on, but we went to the park where the hipsters hang.  When in Brooklyn....

  • Review from Cindy Y.

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    New York, NY

    5.0 star rating
    5/24/2011

    Stopped by here after practice one day on a whim.
    Excellent, large, and delicious Italian meats sandwich here for about $7!! Friendly service!! Wish i lived nearby so I could get this more often!!!
    Def want to go back again!

  • Review from Diana F.

    Brooklyn, NY

    5.0 star rating
    8/8/2011 1 Check-in Here

    This deli reminds me of a deli near where I went to college, Se-Port Deli for all you, Seawolves (yes, that was our mascot and yes, I am embarrassed) due to the massive size of sandwiches from both places.

    Then I bit into one of the sandwiches we ordered from here (Godfather) and there is NO way that sandwiches from Se-Port compares to sandwiches from here. My my, these are so tasty! You have the option of spicy, sweet or mild and spicy is the way to go! I was thoroughly pleased with our orders (spicy godfather, spicy Willie and a veggie sandwich) except the spicy Willie was too spicy for me :(
    3 sammies came out to $22 bucks!

    We drove out to Lido Beach on LI and ate them - can't wait to go back!

    *The guys behind the counter are funny. However, they don't really have an efficient system of getting orders out. My guy was preoccupied with like 5 orders, going back and forth between orders so it took almost 25-30 minutes for our sandwiches to be done.

  • Review from Jan Y.

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    Long Island City, NY

    4.0 star rating
    8/15/2011

    The Godfather Hero ($7) is the same sandwich as the Willie Hero ($8) except Willie has sun dried tomatoes and is slightly bigger. I went for the Willie and it was indeed an awesome hero! I also ordered the chicken cutlet hero, it was good but more bland compared to the Willie (still good though). I'll def be back for more sandwiches in the near future.

    FYI - the butcher is friendly, even gave me some meats to munch on while I waited for him to make my sandwich. ( I guess he noticed me salivating on his floor and wanted me to stop.)

    I also decided to try their parsley and cheese sausage wheel, that was flavorful and I would purchase this item there again.

    The only complaint I have is that, I understand this place may have been here for years, BUT I think they could keep the place a bit cleaner.

    Enjoy!

  • Review from Robert S.

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    Manhattan, NY

    5.0 star rating
    6/16/2011

    Don't be fooled by the generic name. Or the fact that the windows are covered in enough flyers that pedestrians can only see glimpses of the shop's interior. Or the fact that they have a sandwich named "The Godfather."

    This is the real deal.

    I ordered the aforementioned Godfather, and watched as owner Michael Virtuoso (featured in the deli's video above) himself prepared for me what can only be considered a work of culinary art. Bread. Spicy Olive Oil dressing. Provolone. Soppressata. Peppers. More Olive Oil. Mortadella. More peppers. Onions. More Olive oil. The resulting creation is what all Italian sandwiches - scratch that, all sandwiches in general - should aspire to be. Substantial, but without clouding the tastes of the individual ingredients. That is the difference between a good and a truly great sandwich.

    Oh, and it was only $7.

  • Review from Brittany K.

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    Brooklyn, NY

    5.0 star rating
    6/29/2011

    1. The sandwiches are insane. Get the Willie's Italian, make it spicy and it makes you believe in humanity again.

    2. They make their own freakin meat for lunchmeat. Roasting your own turkey breast with spices and its only $4.99 a lb? Thats LITERALLY half the price we got boars head for at the grocery store.

    3. Housemade italian sausage, house pulled mozzarella. Holy crap. And cheaper than a normal grocery store.

    4. The guys who work there are friendly, fun and helpful.

    If you don't go here, and love it, you're a communist.

    Update: I don't even care if the owner gets arrested for capital murder, I will still go here every week. If they close, I am going to grieve.

  • Review from Matt B.

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    Brooklyn, NY

    3.0 star rating
    9/28/2011

    This is a good spot to grab a hero if you're in the hood. Not the best in the city.. but good for the hood. Nice cuts of meat too. On the down side, I don't need some 15 year old kid with glasses giving me attitude behind the counter.  Gabagoo'

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