Cutty's

"Virtually every sandwich on this Brookline Village shop’s menu was in the running for this list, but there could only be one, and that one is the Beef 1000. It’s not a North Shore-style beef, but it doesn’t matter. The roast beef is cooked in-house to a tender pink, and it is topped with Thousand Island dressing, sharp cheddar, and crispy shallots. It’s all served on a black pepper brioche bun and griddled ever so slightly in a panini press for a bit of textural variety. This sandwich is a miracle." - Erika Adams, Nathan Tavares

"This bustling lunch stop is where locals gather for well-executed sandwiches made with all-natural meats and cheeses, and much of the produce comes from the neighborhood’s own Allandale Farm. Soups and salads are also on the menu." - Erika Adams, C. Shardae Jobson

"Virtually every sandwich on this Brookline Village shop’s menu was in the running for this list, but there could only be one, and that one is the Roast Beef 1000. It’s not a North Shore-style beef, but it doesn’t matter. The roast beef is cooked in-house to a tender pink, and it is topped with Thousand Island dressing, sharp cheddar, and crispy shallots. It’s all served on a black pepper brioche bun and griddled ever so slightly in a panini press for a bit of textural variety. This sandwich is a miracle." - Terrence Doyle, Rachel Leah Blumenthal, Nathan Tavares

"At Cutty’s, a popular sandwich shop in Brookline, “hots” refers to a mix of sliced pickled cherry peppers and banana peppers, not a spread." - Luke Pyenson

"It’s among the best breakfast sandwiches in the city. Cutty’s also has a damn fine cup of coffee. Cutty’s is open for takeout." - Terrence Doyle