Zaftigs Delicatessen - Brookline

★★★★☆ 3.8 (1777) • $$

"Whenever I go home I try my best to hit up this spot for breakfast. The Banana Pancakes and challah French Toast with a side of Applewood smoked Bacon is my go-to. The Corned Beef Hash was delicious too and the poached egg was done to perfection. Service is always spot-on efficient without making you feel rush, although they often have a line of people waiting to get in. Parking is street only - so it's best to come early enough to find parking. They don't take reservations but you can call ahead and inquire as to how long the wait is ahead of time. Respectfully Reviewed."

Sam LaGrassa's

★★★★☆ 4.4 (1216) • $$

"Truly one of the best experiences on my Boston trip. Downtown there is a small sandwich shop that on busy days has a line. Hate lines but this is worth it. Small shop with seating inside and great service! Quick and to the point. But it's the combination of flavors and bread I love. Pastrami and corned beef! With slaw and dressing! Oh yes please. The cuban was also about perfect! Chips? Yes. Soda and other drinks? Yes!! Just go!!!"

Jim's Deli

★★★★★ 4.5 (756)

"A true gem in brighton! Great service and great place to pick up some good food for a reasonable price. Love the Rachael wrap and the Jim's style hot dog -- the flavors tied in so well and love the amount of bacon and meat in each. For the hot dog, I love how the bun held up well while carrying so much inside and that it doesn't break apart. I definitely want to come back to try some more of their options. But I was not a huge fan of their French toast -- I would not come back for this again, but would be open to see if their other breakfast options are tastier."

Monica's Mercato

★★★★☆ 4.3 (682) • $$

"Don't tell my family I said this, but this was one of two "food highlights" of our vacation in Boston this year. I'm not kidding when I say we stumbled onto this place, but what's that saying "God takes care of drunks and fools!" Monica's is the picture perfect provision store in all of Boston's North End! The sandwich I had, the Italian Sausage Special, was THE BEST SANDWICH EVAH! I'm not kidding.If you're in Boston, come here and buy lots of stuff, including sandwiches. If you're anywhere else in the whole wide world, get on a plane, train, automobile or boat and come here and buy stuff!The ambiance (I usually frown on such associations) is like something out of Godfather #1. This is a must-see North End Boston Italian treasure!"

Bob's Italian

★★★★☆ 4.2 (573) • $$

"The Italian subs here are legit. They do not skimp on the ingredients - the mortadella, the prosciutto, the salami, the buff mozz, and on and on. The quality just shows out. On to the other items: the mozzi sticks are on the salty side, but they hit the spot. The fries are coated in some sort of batter; they taste alright (who cares when the subs are so delish?). Pastas were fine - the kids liked the bolognese, even though it was just marinara with some flecks of meat tossed in. Desserts were a bit of a meh; cheesecake was passable - the carrot cake and chocolate cake were sweet Crisco-bakery duds. Bottom line: stick with the sandwiches, which are fan-f-ing-tastic."

Michael's Deli

★★★★☆ 4 (543) • $$

"Ordered takeout for Father's Day and couldn't have been happier with the meat, service, and pricing.We had corned beef (both reg and lean) and pastrami and everyone was happy.Owner provided great personal service. Cash or Venmo only."

Mamaleh's Delicatessen

★★★★☆ 3.8 (562) • $$

"The bagels here are very well-known around the city and I do think they live up to the hype. The bagels are not cheap but are a tasty non-NYC option.I came here on a Friday in the late morning. You order at the counter and then take your number to whatever table is open, and bus your own table afterwards. The food came out quick.I got the nova lox sandwich ($13.75) on an everything bagel. The cream cheese was thick and filled the bagel hole in the middle! I wouldn't have minded a larger portion of lox but there was enough to get lox in every bite. I was impressed by how much they packed the bagel with everything seasoning. This is a bagel to stay away from if you are on a date and don't want to be caught with seeds in your teeth.I also tried their latkes ($8.50) which were super delicious fresh. The outside was so crispy and crunchy! The inside was perfectly cooked. The portions are not super big so this isn't the most budget-friendly spot."

Eagle's Deli

★★★★☆ 3.7 (478)

"Simply Awesome! It's all good at Eagle's Deli. The Burgers are legendary. That's it! now go there and eat a burger.Until the next review, My Best!"

Sonia's Near East Market & Deli

★★★★★ 4.6 (269) • $$

"Quick and delightful service at this deli near Rolfe Square. It's a bit out of the way but worth the detour off Reservoir Avenue. They have a small grocery area with Mediterranean food and sweets, along with a great selection of spices for reasonable prices. The deli is the show stopper. I got a sampler with a delicious assortment of Mediterranean snacks anchored by a generous portion of house pita chips. The Tabbouleh salad is perfectly balanced with hummus and stuffed grape leaves, along with olives. The traditional gyro is overflowing with tender meat in a soft fresh wrap. Don't forget a baklava finger to finish the meal.Lots of seating inside their spotless dining room. Kid friendly and accessible with a clean bathroom. A nice little lunch time adventure!"

Fresser's Delicatessen

★★★★★ 4.5 (260) • $

"Stopped in for lunch and had planned for a pastrami or Reuben, but they mentioned then had brisket today... so Brisket was the special and had on rye and excellent quality cooked brisket tender . Sandwich was too much for me . 1/2 was all I needed with soup next time... was very good sandwich . Pickle excellent Jewish deli crunch and taste, coke slaw exactly how I like moist creamy with a kick... owner came over to take order and very hospitable... been in business there 27 years... clearly he knows his meats and exactly what I want when eating at Jewish deli... the knishes the guy beat me was eating looked excellent ... price a bit steep for lunch 17.50 and 20 with drink... but with inflation and quality of sandwich with cole slaw, pickle....a buck or two or 3 higher I'm ok with ... next time ... has to be a pastrami...Quick and easy order system . I was 4-4.5 strs but owner attention to my order and cordial demeanor puts it at a 5."

163 Vietnamese Sandwiches & Bubble Tea

★★★★☆ 3.7 (383)

"So this is a funny little place in Chinatown because it's not Chinese it's Vietnamese. I've been frequenting here and grabbing a sandwich or a spring roll referred to as fresh roll for at least a decade or two. The sandwiches are always fabulous. My favorite on the crunchy extremely messy crummy rolls which are delicious. Is the beef sandwich with a variety of vegetables and they pickle very tasty. I've posted some photos. You definitely have to try one. And don't forget to order extra nothing Vietnamese butter. It's freaking amazing. As for the fresh roll. You always get two whole shrimp plus your veggies and noodle in a nice thin wrap and it comes with some fabulous peanut sauce. I could drink the sauce it's so great. Now the people behind the counter are extremely efficient but a little bit on the rude side. Basically you go in you order your food then they ask you to go outside and wait because there's only about 3 feet where someone can order food so on a rainy snowy day it's not the place you wanna head out to but on a sunny day during good weather definitely, you'll always see a crowd or at least three or four people standing out front on a nice day, waiting for their sandwiches and food. As it's in Chinatown the parking is extremely tough so plan ahead just as if you're gonna go to any other restaurant in Chinatown even if you're just picking up a sandwich or say a prayer and do what everyone else does, double park and hopefully not get a ticket. This place is well-established and has been there for approximately 20 years give or take and the food is always good."

Archie's New York Deli

★★★★★ 4.5 (235) • $

"A friend recommended this NY deli, and I enjoy their grilled chicken wraps (add a side of their Sri-Archie Hot Sauce) as well as their turkey tip dinner. The turkey tips are juicy and flavorful. They close pretty early and they're more of a takeout spot (cozy!) but they have great prices and the staff are extremely friendly.GRILLED CHICKEN WRAP (+Sri-Archie Hot Sauce): 5/5TURKEY TIP DINNER: 5/5ambiance: n/afood: 5/5service: 5/5Archie's NY Deli: 5/5*Hot Tip: get a bottle of their Sri-Archie Hot Sauce so you never run out."

New Deal Fruit

★★★★☆ 4.1 (265) • $$

"New Deal is the place to get a sub and everyone knows it. I got there early on Monday and still had a decent wait but I didn't mind. The staff is friendly and funny. They've got plenty of options, but you've got time to make up your mind before you get to the counter. Don't get to the counter without knowing what you want. You'll be appropriately reproached. New Deal has a great produce section and interesting groceries as well, so you can browse while you wait. I got the Marco Polo, which is chicken cutlet with provolone and broccoli rabe. They forgot the hots, which was sad because we don't have hots where I live. But it was still an epic sub. I'm looking forward to returning whenever I'm home."

Lambert's Rainbow Market

★★★★☆ 4.2 (241)

"I remember seeing Lambert's on Phantom Gourmet and Dave Andelman describing this place as "Every sandwich at Lambert's is definitely a winner". I'll give Lambert's this much, it satisfied my craving for a pastrami and an Italian sub. Plus the subs and sandwiches here are hearty and plenty filled. I can get 2 more meals out of the pastrami and Italian I got.The hot pastrami was on a soft French roll and the pastrami was sliced thin, yet piled high with melted Swiss and some mustard. The taste of the warm, fatty, and briney pastrami hit the spot. Is this the best pastrami I've tasted, no, but it makes the cut.The cold Italian is tucked soundly on a soft French roll and layered high with Italian cold cuts including, salami, capicola, pepperoni, mortadella, and soppressata, with provolone, and assembled with lettuce, tomato, hots, and pickles. Thanks to Lucy's who had an Italian eggroll which was tasty, made me crave an Italian sub. If you are looking for some quick eats, Lamberts is the place, not only do they serve sandwiches, but available are salads, soups, and calzones."

Meat Spot

★★★★★ 4.6 (193) • $

"This place has been on my list for quite a while.The bread is really fresh, which adds to the overall experience of the sandwich. They have Boars Head deli meats which automatically means the quality is top notch. I ordered a Roast Beef sandwich with cheddar, lettuce, tomato, mustard and mayo. It was really delicious.I did also order a Greek salad wrap to save for later. It wasn't as good as the roast beef, and it didn't help that I didn't eat it right away.They have alot of other niche products like an Italian deli from where I grew up in NY. The have a good selection of random beverages too, plus some premade salads to go with your sandwich. Various sodas and some European chocolates make me their candy section.The list of specialty sandwiches is pretty varied. You can do Italian cold cuts, turkey, veggie wraps, etc. They have all the condiments you could want and a variety of things like olives and peppers to add some more flavor to the sandwich.There is no seating so you're going to be getting the sandwich to go. I don't know many other spots in Watertown for a good Italian deli sandwich. My go to is Marty's in Newton, but after finding this place, I know have two options."

Dom's Sausage Co

★★★★☆ 4.2 (222)

"The amount of times I've gotten food here is crazy. What's crazier is the fact that I never wrote a review!When you think Boston, you should think doms. The official steak tip of the Pats is a title rightfully given. Theo steak tips marinade is so good, I regret not picking up some Before my flight leaving Boston. I brought my boyfriend home fromThe south and he loved his steak bomb, I opted for the Caesar salad with steak tips and I Could tell he wished she got the steak tips lol!Well priced, and gets a little busy at lunch time. This is a first responders hub! Whether you're getting something from the deli side or the butcher shop, you'll enjoy your meal, especially with the bread from paintedosi .Long love doms."

The Real Deal

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (354) • $

"So, you're probably wondering if The Real Deal is the real deal - based on my experience with the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich, I can confidently say "yes!" Sometimes when it comes to sandwiches, I go ham with the toppings. I have been known to go to Subway, and say "everything but...". At the same time, I appreciate that sometimes, less is more. This was the case here, with the chicken, pickles, and especially the sauce being all this sandwich needs. Let me tell you about this sauce, because it was a rare case where I could devour a sauce as if it were soup! This hasn't happened in a year! It was a blend of their nashville and a honey creme-fraiche. It hit all the notes for me: it was a little spicy, smoky, savory, creamy, and had a hint of sweetness too - absolutely incredible! The chicken itself was cooked well, being crisp, hot, and tender. Pickles were in perfect amount as well, enough to convey some crispness, acid, and salt without being overpowering or hidden. by the way, the 'leaking' sauce seen in the photo was complete non issue, and made it all the better as I could taste it on its own. In terms of value, $12 feels like a more than reasonable value considering the quality and freshness of the sandwich. Thus, though I initially wasn't feeling wraps/melts/sandos in general while visiting JP, I am very glad I stopped in, and am looking forward to trying more of their offerings in the near future."

Figaro's

★★★★☆ 4.4 (192) • $$

"A very good spot for lunch if you work around the area. Expect a long wait though! I usually go 15 mins before noon or 30 mins after noon lol I would try to beat the rush or let the rush die down. It's so good!Their selection of sub is very unique. I just want to try all of it!Highly recommend !"

Cucina Mia Cafe & Deli

★★★★★ 4.5 (169) • $

"Was in town for two days and both days I spent my lunch here. This place was amazing, truly loved the family friendly feel. All ingredients were fresh and tasty. There were numerous options to choose from for sandwiches, salads and iced coffees. Everything you want, the have. The overall service was on point, they helped me choose certain items and ensured I liked what I got. Everyone that worked there conversed with the customers. Loved it. Next time I'm in the area I will definitely be back for their daily special and a hazelnut mocha iced coffee."

J Pace & Son

★★★★☆ 4.2 (194)

"5 stars for the most welcoming, down to earth place I've ever visited! The best thing about it (besides the food), are the employees! Especially the gentleman behind the counter who not only took my order, but suggested additional items that I'm glad I took advantage of. The prices are reasonable ($7 for French toast, $3 for bacon, $3 for hashbrowns), and definitely worth their weight in gold.It is also a convenience store, bakery, and deli. And you can get odds and ends for your home. I ended up purchasing several additional items as well as sampling some baked goods.5 out of 5 all around!"

Napoli Italian Deli and Catering

★★★★☆ 4.4 (159)

"I've heard a lot of chatter about Napoli Deli for awhile now and was really excited to try them out. We went around noon time on a Saturday and it was all a little confusing where to order or if you sat down if someone would wait on you? We waited in line for a little bit and we ended up asking someone sitting at a table nearby and he said that they would come to the table, so we sat and waited and finally we went up to order at the counter. They were doing table service, but we just hadn't seen anyone up to this point waiting on tables, they did bring our order to us when it was done. They have about a half dozen tables and they do a really busy takeout business, there were so many people in and out ordering and picking up takeout orders. We ordered sandwiches...my husband a pastrami and I got a meatball grinder. Husband said the pastrami was good and my meatball was ok, nothing special. I think maybe we ordered the wrong thing, maybe their specialty is their pasta dishes? Not sure if we should give them another try when we're out that way and order something different, because this place is really popular."

S&L Subs

★★★★☆ 4.4 (147) • $

"During a recent visit to some friends in Chelsea, I wanted to pick up breakfast for everyone and found this place on Yelp so I decided to go here. It's a very unassuming sandwich shop that's quite easy to miss. My friends have lived a few blocks away for a year and never even noticed this place. Inside the shop, there are a few seats, but it is definitely much more of a takeout place. It seems like most of their orders are for catering as well. When I got there, my order was taken at the front by a very kind woman. I ordered a few sandwiches and fries for about $50 total and then was told it would be about 10 minutes. Lucky for me, there was a Dunkin a short walk away so I went to grab some coffee. Once I was back, it was just another minute or so for my food.The sandwiches are MASSIVE. I mean these were the biggest subs I've ever seen and I included a photo below with some hands for reference. I ordered a New Yorker for myself and then 2 other breakfast sandwiches for my friends which I did not try. The New Yorker was incredible - nice meaty, cheese, and carb heavy - the perfect meal for a long day ahead or as a hangover cure - an absolutely fantastic sandwich. The sandwiches are definitely too big to be just 1 meal. I stretched mine out for just 2, but could easily have been 3. This easily helps to justify the rather expensive cost of a single sub.The fries were really good too - they were the sort of double fried ones with all the crispy bits on the outside. Definitely a great local spot to visit, I highly recommend."

Livi's Pockets

★★★★☆ 4.3 (140) • $

"Y'all, how do I put it? Livi's slaps. The homemade pita chips are just fantastic. So good that I have to hide the container on the way home so that I don't finish them and lose valuable room for their fresh sandwiches. They have cashew, pistachio, and walnut baklava that are literally perfect in their crunch and flakiness. There's spinach pie that sings of lemon and dill and is eminently satisfying to pull apart just to see how gorgeously the soft and yeasty pie separates...I could go on. I learned of all of these delights in the service of getting Livi's sandwiches to go. I'd previously always ordered off of Postmates but the exorbitant fees, along with the uncertainty of whether the order would be accepted and placed in time, actually got me in a car today. To get food. I left my apartment when I had other options available at the click of a button to get Livi's. In 2021, that speaks to how good Livi's is. I generally get the falafel and chicken or falafel sandwiches with eggplant added. The falafels are perfectly seasoned and what I call "optimal wrap falafels." Their size is such that you get falafel in every bite. Their grilled chicken is very juicy and flavorful...if I'm feeling healthier, I'd just get a grilled chicken wrap. Not today, Satan. The falafel and eggplant is decadent in how delicious it is but given other things you could be eating that hit that kind of way, it's not too bad in the overall health scheme of things. I don't know what pita they use but it's the softest with the most satisfying pull. Again, that pull! The pandemic has changed Livi's hours but even then, they'd close by 6 on weeknights and be closed on weekends if I remember. Current hours are 11:00 AM-3:00 PM on weekdays but I'd call ahead. This is absolutely worth structuring your lunch break around. If you're looking for the best falafel sandwiches and PITA CHIPS and spinach pie in Providence, look no further. This, my friends, is manna."

Mortadella Head

★★★★☆ 3.5 (210) • $$

"I've been searching for quality mozzarella sticks in the Boston area and have struggled to find anything made fresh and in-house. Mortadella Head is the only place I've found made in-house (not bought frozen/pre-made from a large wholesaler). You have to check them out! They offer some of the best mozzarella sticks around and they are huge and seasoned very well! The only issue here is the price. It's on the higher end, but if you're looking for quality mozzarella sticks this is the place to go. Their pizza is good too! They offer square and NYC style pizza. All together, a solid place to check out if you're in the area!"

City Feed & Supply

★★★★☆ 3.6 (198) • $$

"How I've missed the city feed deli... I lived in Jamaica Plain for 12 years and the turkey sandwich was always a special treat. Having been gone 4 years this treat was even more special.The sandwich is a bit expensive for its size but it is made with the best ingredients and the taste is so good.You can buy them freshly made or check the fridge in the back for premades. They give a discount for premades that are a day old.The convenience store always had something interesting to try too and I always appreciated the community bulletin board when I was a local. Very much enjoyed my sandwich and walk down memory lane."

The Square Deli

★★★★★ 4.6 (100)

"A decade ago I moved to Boston from New York, it was really hard to find great pizza in these parts. With the exception of one or two places, pretty much all pizza I encountered was way below standard. Especially Greek pizzerias. Good lord. So anytime I find a pizza place that is legitimately good, it's a highly coveted find. I ordered delivery from Square Deli and my pizza was absolutely fantastic. In fact, it was one of the best first bites I've had of any pizza ... anywhere. Including New Haven (though it's not the same style). it was perfectly thin and crispy without being overcooked, an incredibly flavorful sauce, and didn't flop over much with the soppressata ingredients weighing it down. I ordered Italian subs too , which were very good. Overall, I'm very very happy with this place and I'm looking forward to ordering again in the future"

Lambert's Marketplace

★★★★☆ 3.6 (158) • $

"A good deli and grocery store is located across from Boston Common. It has a deli with freshly prepared foods. Lambert's Marketplace is the only grocery store in this area so it doesn't have anything to compete against, which is a bad thing. High prices but they can get away with it. There's no reason they have to do anything because of the lack of competitors so they can also overcharge.It has some good things about it. One cool thing is the milkshake and smoothie machine. There's lots of flavors to choose from, and you see it made in front of you. Many people come here for the deli. There's a lot on the big menu. Lots of cheese. Sandwiches are okay but these are small portions. It usually has a salad bar. The selection on this isn't good so it's not recommended. Poor quality produce and it can also smell bad. The prices are very annoyingly high. Good for the fast convenience. It otherwise is only just okay. There's a good choice of organic and vegetarian friendly products."

Barry's Village Deli

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (181) • $$

"You know how you reeeaaallyyy know a deli is delicious. Line out the door and wall to wall humans...I have found my people. Rachel, pickle and slaw on the side. Quart of matzo soup for the next day. Almost every time. Some days I don't have time for a post lunch nap and skip the sandwich. It happened to be 'freezing' today 55 in September. Freezing. I needed Barry's. It warms you up from the inside out. And it's so filling. I'm going to try and walk off the pending food coma. Matzo soup is great! With Covid we needed a lot of soup in this household. Always came to Barry's. I never had noodles and my matzo. But they put noodles in theirs!!! It's legit. Look at those big chunks of chicken, carrots, and celery...Other than soups and sandwiches. Barry's has got you covered for all things related to Jewish foods. Sunday is Jewish New Year and Barry's was prepped. So many delicious sweet things to welcome in the new year. Plus all the traditional stuff. Their challah looked amazing. Their muffins are muffin top inducing and worth the treat once a year. Everyone is super nice and considering how slammed they were today I got in and out pretty quick!"

Ken's NY Deli & Brick Oven Pizzeria

★★★★☆ 3.5 (155) • $$

"This Deli and Brick Oven Pizzeria sells a lot more than just deli subs and pizza. Matter of fact, this has to be the smallest place to feature one of the most vast menus I have ever laid eyes upon. And to think...it's a mere 9 minutes away from my place of work.So far, I've only tried two items: the tuna melt and their cheese pizza special.The pizza was pretty damn good and I might even try the pepperoni next time. Not quite full fledged NY style, due to the crust being crispier and thinner than traditional NY pizza. But you can fold it in half and it has a tasty flavor. I'm gonna go on a limb and say this pizza's a 7 out of 10 for me.Now, as for the tuna melt, this one's...okay. I mean, the portion's a bit large, in my opinion and the tuna itself could be seasoned more. Plus, the fries were somewhat reminiscent of BK's fries, only not as thick. 6 out of 10.The staff are an...interesting bunch. It may be just because everyone's still wearing masks. But I half feel like some of them have a chip on their shoulder. Then again, it could just be a Mass thing that I don't relate to, seeing as how I'm just a damn Yankee from NH n' all. But...they still call you 'hun' here as well so...I suppose I can give it a pass.Next time I visit, I'd really like to try the lobster ravioli. Hell, maybe even the lobster bisque, if I ever work up the nerve (I have since found that bisques up here are evidently hit or miss). In the meantime, I'm giving Ken's NY Deli 4 crispy brick oven cheese pizza specials out of 5."

Seven Subs

★★★★☆ 4 (117)

"Pros:-Unforgiven sandwich--sounded like a hard no for me when I saw potato salad but this was SO GOOD. Would absolutely order again-Sub bread is really good and not chewyCons:-Cash only currently -Ranch is a bit wateryWill be back!!"

Fill-A-Buster

★★★★☆ 4.1 (111) • $

"Directly opposite the State House, this sandwich shop cranks them out at lunch time. I stopped in post-lunch rush and jumped on a pastrami sandwich. A very good portion of pastrami, some provolone cheese and a few tomatoes (yeah, I picked all of that) with a huge portion of fries.A good amount of space with a half dozen two-top tables and another half dozen seats at the counter. Cooler of bottled and can sodas and juices and teas. Service was good."

Milano's Delicatessen

★★★★☆ 4.1 (108) • $

"What a hidden gem! I've been to Milano's twice now and really enjoyed both times. Service is friendly, and they make the food very fresh. They also have an online order portal, which you get 10% off (only con is there's an order minimum for card; otherwise, cash only).I ordered an eggplant parmesan sandwich both times and it was super yummy. The "small" is a huge portion and plenty enough for lunch. Also, their cannolis are actually better than the ones I've had in the North End (Mike's & Modern); they taste more dessert-y than savory/cheesy.I will definitely be back!"

Lunch Box Deli

★★★★☆ 4 (111) • $

"Amazing sandwiches. So fresh. So clean. The braided sesame rolls are fluffy and heavenly. Well run place. Always flawless. Try the chicken salad or rare roast beef!!"

Pauly Pentas Gourmet Italian Deli

★★★★☆ 4.1 (104) • $$

"Pauly Pentas is a delicious, delectable, delightful Italian Deli. I live in North Providence so it's a shame that I don't visit Pentas more often. I was blown away by the variety of things they sell. This deli has prepared food, hot and cold sandwiches, soups and salads, desserts, pastries, coffees, and they offer full service catering. The meatball and eggplant sandwiches were amazing and the side salads were great as well. I will definitely be coming back to Pauly Pentas more often, especially since they are expanding the shop."

Foodie's Urban Market

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (158)

"Whenever I return to the neighborhood I'm afraid I'm going to see a big open pit on the corner of Washington and whatever and a sign depicting the chrome and glass condo project coming in spring. My kids more or less grew up here and the place hasn't really changed in the 18 years since I first went. The staff was always great and we got to know some of them. Prices aren't terrible and the wine selection is surprisingly decent as are the prepared dishes. I know the review is reading like a 3.5 but being a community anchor is worth a lot. Whole Foods will never have a tenth of the character and charm of a community market like Foodie's. Here's hoping my kids can return to the South End one day and say "this is the place my parents used to take me to", instead of "this mid-rise condo with parking, full-time concierge and a community roof-deck used to be a cool little grocery store".Brought to you with the generous support of the Titanic Nut Company."