Brennan & Carr
Sandwich shop · Sheepshead Bay ·
Iconic roast beef sandwiches dipped in broth; classic diner vibe
Iconic roast beef sandwiches dipped in broth; classic diner vibe
"The storied Sheepshead Bay roast-beef shop, open since 1938, remains a Brooklyn institution famous for broth-soaked roast-beef sandwiches; for the latest monthly special at Hamburger America, it’s bringing over its Gargiulo burger, created by chef Eddie Sullivan." - Melissa McCart
"Established in 1938 in Sheepshead Bay when the surrounding area was still farmland, Brennan & Carr is New York’s answer to LA’s fabled French dip sandwich. A flavorful pile of beef, awash in its steaming juices, is layered on a kaiser roll. The beefy aroma arises from the sandwich like an early morning fog." - Eater Staff
"If you want to start a fight, ask a native Brooklynite whether they prefer Roll ‘n’ Roaster or Brennan & Carr, then disagree with them. This one is the older of the two, in operation since 1938, and fans of each place tend to be fiercely loyal. The focus here is on the meat. If you’re feeling bold, order the Gargiulo, named for a famous Coney Island Italian restaurant, which is essentially a burger patty on a dipped roast beef sandwich. Their corn nuggets are also very good, and they have Budweiser on tap. Eating inside here feels a bit like eating on a pirate ship, in the best way, but in my experience, Brennan & Carr is a little less consistent than the other option located just a few blocks south. Sometimes your cheese will be cheese sauce, other times it will be a slice of yellow American. But you should try both sandwiches, and make your own decision." - carina finn koeppicus
"The Dish: Double Dip Roast Beef Maybe you took AP English in high school, or Calculus 101. But at Brennan and Carr’s, you’ll learn something far more valuable—the ins and outs of Broth 101. Each of the three broth-ing techniques at this Sheepshead Bay sandwich shop are worth trying, but on your first visit, get your sandwich double dipped. The entire sandwich (thinly sliced roast beef, bread, and all) is dunked into an industrial vat of au jus, resulting in a brothy behemoth that you can only eat like a sandwich for a matter of (sloppy) seconds. Grab a table in the dark wood paneled room, and order a Budweiser on tap, because that is the only option." - bryan kim, sonal shah, willa moore, will hartman, molly fitzpatrick, neha talreja
"At Brennan & Carr the Irish roast beef sandwich delivers roast beef cooked down, then steamed, sliced, and sluiced into a kaiser roll with plenty of broth — damp and delicious — from a shop founded in 1938 in what was once farmland in Sheepshead Bay." - Robert Sietsema