Lil' Frankie's Grocery

This sandwich was spectacular. Out of this world. Freshly shaved tender meat on crisp, just baked sesame bread. Truly outstanding. Good vibe. Chill but attentive service.

Such a cute atmosphere inside, with well-priced and well-portioned sandwiches. We got the chicken parm (bread was phenomenal, chicken delicious and not too oily, great proportion of cheese/sauce as well) and the Ricky which was unlike any other broccoli rabe sandwich I’ve had before (a huge pile of broccoli rabe cooked in a pan with the sausage, really soft semolina bread). The quality of ingredients is amazing, but the folks at Lil Frankie’s Grocery were the best. The chef checked in on us through the window while we were sitting outside and even gave us sodas, which made our day! John was also so hospitable and friendly, we loved chatting with him. Will definitely be back again to try every sandwich on the menu, and will need to come grab a late night grandma slice at some point!

I used to love coming here and have been a regular for years, so I'm genuinely disappointed to be writing this. Maybe it was just Memorial Day staffing, but the experience was awful. I came in with my 1-year-old daughter to order sandwiches, and the man at the counter was surprisingly rude. He told me it would be a 20-minute wait and insisted I pay upfront, which has never been the norm here. I went for a walk while we waited, then came back to pick up the food. He kept saying "it's coming, it's coming," but I noticed someone already sitting down eating exactly what we ordered. Clearly they gave our food to someone else. After waiting another 15 minutes, I heard him finally tell the kitchen to make our order again. Then I heard more confusion and realized they gave our replacement sandwiches to someone else too. At this point, it had been 40 extra minutes on top of the 20 initial, my daughter was upset, and I asked for a refund. Instead of honoring that, the man rushed back, grabbed the (finally correct) sandwiches, shoved them in a bag, and handed them to me to go. Really hoping this was a one-off with poor holiday staffing and not a sign of where things are headed.

Really good flavors, brought me back to Italy. Definitely worth trying

The place is awesome, with a beautiful interior, super friendly atmo, and great sandwiches. I tried a roast beef sandwich, which was very simple with tomato, lettuce, and sauce, and without additional ingredients and heavy flavors. It reminded me of simple and spontaneously prepared homemade sandwiches, we all love. The manager is very friendly, communicative, and attentive to the customers. I’m going to return and try other sandwiches from the menu as well.

Excellent chicken parm sandwich. Probably one of the best that I have ever tried. Will be going back there

We ate inside, not take out. The manager was very attentive and welcoming. The sandwiches and the bread were superb. They made my husband a whole new sandwich because he arrived 5 mins later and the sandwich was sitting there even tho I didn’t even ask for it. Great portions too!

We had insanely delicious sandwiches there and their Italian lemonades where the perfect drink to it. And the vibe in there was also amazing and the guy serving us was so nice too. Will def come a 100 times more, a beyond meat or vegan chicken Sandwich would be amazing tho.

a bacon, egg, & cheese on a roll is an essential part of the NYC food experience, so it's no surprise that Lil' Frankie's Italian spin on the classic breakfast sandwich is an essential order at the narrow sandwich shop. "The Fran" is the sando's name and consists of eggs, crispy guanciale, fontina cheese, & arugula on a Ciabatta roll. this sandwich is a great mix of flavors from silky smoothness of the eggs fried in olive oil to the salty salty sweet fattiness of the guanciale (pig's cheeks) to the sharpness of the fontina cheese to the peppery slight bitterness of the arugula--all sandwiched in a crusty ciabatta roll with a soft chewy inside. while nothing will replace a classic bacon egg & cheese, this is a worthy order for something off-the-beaten-path. Lil' Frankie's Grocery serves a sandwich menu during the day and then a pizza-centric menu at night. there are Italian-groceries like olive oils, tomato sauces, pastas, etc. in the narrow space. there is a large communal table for seating. the small deli space upfront is where the sandwiches are made. service is quick and friendly.

Absolutely love every establishment run by Frank. So I'm a little biased. I couldn't wait to check out the grocery and I was not let down! Very pleasant staff and delicious food. I recommend you eat your sandwich asap before the mozzarella juices soak the focaccia (don't walk to Washington square park in 95 degree weather to eat it). Tasted amazing!

Amazing sandwich shop! I stumbled by on my way to another spot by chance. Homemade focaccia and fresh mozzarella daily. Shocked this doesn't have more reviews -- maybe it's new? Also large enough to get one and split.

Great new italian sandwich shop in the east village from Lil Frankies. The sandwiches are incredibly fresh, hearty with options close to the dining menu and a few new creative takes