Jimmy's Famous Heros

"Brooklyn sandwich shops don’t get any more old school than this, a small structure under the Marine Parkway steps from the docks of Sheepshead Bay in one of the borough’s most picturesque locations. The hot Italian sandwich features capicola ham, provolone, and pepperoni." - Emma Orlow, Robert Sietsema

"Eggplant parm is a classic hot hero, but one rarely made well. Sometimes the vegetable is oversaturated with fat, other times it’s raw in the middle. Jimmy’s eggplant is perfectly cooked and the mozzarella and tomato sauce keep pace." - Robert Sietsema

"When you first walk up here, you’ll wonder what could possibly smell so good. If you ask, the people behind the counter will let you in on the secret of their chicken cutlets, which are made fresh throughout the day. They form the basis of one of their most popular sandwiches, a simple chicken cutlet with “the works” - a blend of lettuce, tomato, mayo, oil, vinegar, and spices that make these subs at once sloppy and crunchy. Beyond that, Jimmy’s classic Italian combo might just be one of the best cold sandwiches in the borough, especially if you add mortadella and order it spicy. It’s a great place to grab lunch for a picnic in the park or a trip out on one of Sheepshead Bay’s many charter fishing boats, which make daily trips out for bass and fluke." - carina finn koeppicus

"The 75-year-old Jimmy’s Famous Heros offers a full range of sandwiches to the crowds that head for the fishing boats in Sheepshead Bay. The eggplant parm is one of the longest in town, built on a crusty seeded baguette with plenty of tomato sauce and cheese, but more important, masses of lightly fried eggplant impart an earthy tang — more often when these heros are made, the vegetable recedes into the background." - Robert Sietsema

"When you first walk up to Jimmy’s Famous Heroes, you’ll wonder what could possibly smell so good. If you ask, the people behind the counter will let you in on the secret of their chicken cutlets, which are made fresh throughout the day. They form the basis of one of their most popular sandwiches, a simple chicken cutlet with “the works”: a blend of lettuce, tomato, mayo, oil, vinegar, and spices that make these subs at once sloppy and crunchy. Their classic Italian combo might just be one of the best cold sandwiches in the borough, especially if you add mortadella and order it spicy. It’s a great place to grab lunch for a picnic in the park or a trip out on one of Sheepshead Bay’s many charter fishing boats, which make daily trips out for bass and fluke." - Carina Finn