Sam La Grassa’s was founded in 1968 by Sam La Grassa. Sam was born and raised in Boston’s North End. At a very young age Sam had a passion for food and business. He worked at local restaurants in B…
I'd be hard-pressed to find a better deli downtown. Sam's is as close to a no frills, high quality, NYC style deli as you can get in Boston. I really enjoy the Pastrami & Corned Beef Combo and the Rumanian Pastrami with some spicy mustard.
While it might be a little on the pricey side, you can be confident your sandwich is going to be consistently solid every time. You also can be confident you'll be full for a while.
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Jess H
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Liked
• 8/21/25
• DoorDash order
This is not my first time ordering from Sam LaGrassa's. In general, I believe them to have some of the best sandwiches in Boston. However, today's order didn't live up to prior ones. I thought the North Shore Three Way was both oversalted and confusingly bland (under-seasoned?). The Potato Salad was on the sweet side. Maybe some will prefer that (I don't). The Oatmeal Raisin cookie however was big and perfect!
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Jen C
Emerging Expert • 11 contributions
Loved
• 2/20/26
• DoorDash order
This was my first time ordering from Sam LaGrassa's and definitely won't be the last. I got Sam's Three Way and it was easily the best sandwich/sub I've ever had. It was so flavorful and everything was fresh. The roast beef practically melted in my mouth. There has to be like 2lbs of meat on that sandwich. It's a beast. I understand the price now and honestly, it could be $40 and I'd order it again. Definitely can't go wrong.
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Christine X
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Loved
• 5/19/26
• DoorDash order
This was quite possibly the best Aged Black Angus Roast Beef sandwich I have ever had. Quality ingredients. Everything was so fresh. The meat was so tender it literally melts in your mouth. Phenomenal! I highly recommend.
