8 Boston Sandwiches You Have To Try Before You Die
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I’m a girl of simple tastes. My idea of a great meal is a big, thick sandwich on fresh baked bread accompanied by a generous handful of fries and a frosty chocolate milkshake. While Boston has no shortage of drool-worthy sub shops and sandwich joints, have you ever wondered where to find the best of the best? The most life-altering, all-encompassing, forget-all-your-problems-for-a-few-minutes hand-held bits of heaven truly worthy of the name “heroes”?
Well, You’re in luck! These 8 sandwiches made Thrillist’s Boston Food Bucket List!
1. The Double Awesome, Mei Mei’s Food Truck
Two runny poached eggs, pasture-raised cottage bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, your choice of ham or turkey, topped with pesto made fresh from local greens and wrapped up in a scallion pancake. You’ll be chasing this food truck through downtown Boston to buy seconds!
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2. Rumanian Pastrami, Sam LaGrassa’s
Sam LaGrassa’s in Downtown Crossing is famous for its Rumanian pastrami sandwich made with seasoned and smoked house-cooked, dry-cured beef, light rye bread and Swiss.
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3. Italian Grinder, Coppa Enoteca
This massive two-hander is fully loaded with house-cured salami, prosciutto, and mortadella, provolone, pickled cherry peppers, oil, and vinegar. A South End favorite!
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4. Lobster Sandwich, Alive & Kicking Lobsters
Lobster lovers rejoice! This sandwich is simple yet tasty. Jam-packed with fresh, lightly dressed lobster meat between two pieces of toasted scali bread.
Hello lobster sandwich!! #aliveandkickinglobsters #cambridge #sogood #lunch
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5. Torta, Tenoch Mexican
These crusty telere sandwiches are piled high with your choice of meat, beans, chipotle mayo, pickled onions, avocado, and melted Oaxaca cheese. A delicious alternative to those played out burritos!
No mams!!! Me encontré el cielo cerca del trabajo. Y mi torta de adobada sabe a gloria!!
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6. Atomic Meatloaf Meltdown, All Star Sandwich Bar
This spicy little sammy gets its kick from Inner Beauty Hot Sauce. The meatloaf is house-grilled then smothered in Jack cheese and red onion jam on thick grilled sourdough bread.
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7. Crispy Oyster Sliders, Island Creek Oyster Bar
Head to Kenmore Square for this local favorite appetizer. Salty oysters deep fried in a light, homemade batter and served on mini brioche rolls then topped with lime chile aioli.
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8. Roast Beef 1000, Cutty’s
Naming any roast beef sandwich the best in Boston is a daring claim, but Cutty’s Roast Beef 1000 may just deserve the title. House-roasted meat, crispy shallots, and sharp cheddar drizzled with Thousand Island dressing on a brioche bun – perfection.
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