Monica's Mercato

This is an absolutely amazing sandwich shop. The steak and cheese sub was marvellous. Loved the vibe inside, every sandwich is made to order, so as you wait for yours, you see them freshly slice the cured meats and cheese, layer the sauce on the freshly baked bread. Decided to order the classic steak sub. When they took out of the grilled steak for my sub, I knew I was in for something special. Slightly charred, super juicy, and a very generous portion. They then chopped it up, mixed some barbecue sauce, added some fresh sliced provolone on top and put it in the broiler. A few minutes later, the cheese had melted and they slid the steak in the fresh bread, added a couple secret sauces and that was it. The sandwich was amazing. Steak super flavourful and so juicy, cheese perfectly melted. Bread slightly toasty but nicely absorbing all the steak juice. I don’t know what’s inside their barbecue sauce but it is so good. Good luck finding a better sandwich in Boston. It costs 20 dollars. To be honest, that’s a steal. The sandwich is massive, and it’s one of the best bites in the city. I can’t wait to go back.

Astounding subs, especially the Italian! If there is a long line, wait time is decent, but more than worth the wait. No tables and cramped inside, but a wide selection of amazing meats. Simply walk in, wait for them to call next and give them your order. Staff were efficient and friendly. Highly recommend finding a park nearby to sit down and enjoy the meal.

Read about this place prior to our Boston trip and couldn’t wait to check it out. We loved the food so much that we came back twice and one day of our trip even strategically planned our activities for the day around going back for a sandwich. We had the meatball one day and Italian the other day. Both absolutely amazing. The bread was fresh, soft and slightly chewy. I recommend adding their fresh pesto to your sandwich. 10/10 recommend, which I could stuff a sub in my suitcase and take it home.

Monica’s Mercado is hands down home to the best sandwiches I’ve ever had. Whether it’s a classic cold cut or my personal favorite, the spicy chicken parm, every bite is packed with flavor and made to perfection. The portions are massive – easily enough for two or even three meals – and the quality is always consistent. It’s the kind of place that never disappoints. For me, a trip to Boston isn’t complete without a stop at Monica’s. Five stars, all the way!

Delicious subs, worth the hype! Went to get a sub for dinner and almost no line, massive sandwich with good quality bread. All the toppings were layered well with a good amount of each, their specialty ones are worth a try too. Definitely up there as one of the best places in the north end, worth the $20!

I had a very negative experience at this restaurant. First of all, I had to wait 25 minutes just to place my order. I understand that it can get busy, but making a customer wait that long is unacceptable. What was even more disturbing was that one of the staff members took a photo of me without my permission. When I confronted her and asked why she did it, she denied it at first. After I insisted, she deleted the photo, so I am certain it was taken. This made me feel extremely uncomfortable. It’s both an invasion of privacy and highly unprofessional behavior. Due to both the long service time and the staff’s attitude, I absolutely do not recommend this place. Respect for customers and a sense of safety should always come first.

This place is awesome 👏 the sandwiches are huge and fresh and worth the wait. Share with someone. We got the Italian sub. Get a Peroni to drink before you stand in the line. The pickles are more like cucumbers

By far one of the BEST places to get a authentic sandwich. Found this place based off a google review. Was hesitant driving over 20 miles but my sister was craving a meatball sub, so we took a chance. Boy oh boy we a glade we did. Google rating did this place NO JUSTICE. It’s a 10/10… Came with my family and we all got something different because we couldn’t decided. There were so many Good options. I Love that they make everything fresh to order and you can watch the whole process from beginning to end. Everyone seemed pleasant but focused on getting orders completed. Very small shop so there is no place to sit and enjoy. You place your order, watch it get made, then cut though to the other side of there little store front where you can buy chips, variety of beverages ( alcoholic options as well) then pay and leave. It’s in a very busy area so it’s extremely hard to find parking which if you’re from Boston then you should already know North end usually is…Honestly from what I tasted a ticket would be just fine 😂🤣 in order to get this experience again!! The cherry on top is, if you have a sweet tooth they have you covered with their bakery next door to sub shop…All in all this is a one stop shop that won’t disappoint!!!

Whenever I visit Boston, I always make sure to find my way to Monica's. Yes, it's that good. It deserves a spot on the all-time best sandwich list, if it isn't already there. I'm not exactly sure what makes it so exceptional. Is it the bread? The pickles? Maybe it's the balsamic? All I know is that it's the best sandwich I've ever had. Last weekend, I asked my cousin to take a bite of my Italian sandwich. She hesitated, mentioning she's a vegetarian. I insisted that if she's a true foodie, she had to try it. After a moment of reluctance, she took a bite. Her reaction said it all--after an "ohhhh wow," she went in for three more bites. It's that good.

Monica's Mercato is a highly recommended spot for locals, and as a tourist visiting the city, I had to check it out. Located in North End, the walk to the spot itself is super nice. We got there at around 11:00AM on a Saturday, and there was only one person ahead of us. We had to wait about two minutes for their sandwich to be prepared, so super quick process overall. They cut up the deli meats in front of you, so you get a mini show while you wait. We got the Italian and the Caprese Burrata special, $20/each sandwich. Despite the hefty price tag for a sandwich, these are huge sandwiches. You can easily eat a whole sandwich in two meals, which is what we did. The Italian sandwich was great, I think their most popular option. The meats are fresh, the pickles give it a really nice crunch and sour kick, and the onions some additional texture to the bite. I was a big fan! It does get a bit salty as you would expect a deli-meat-filled sandwich. They definitely do not skimp on the meats, so be prepared to have a soda nearby! The caprese special was a nice complement. Definitely less salty, and the burrata tasted fresh, with a bit of the saltiness coming from the prosciutto, countered by the sweet balsamic glaze. Although the Italian was my favorite, I would definitely switch it up between these two options. I agree with some of the reviews saying that bread could be crispier. But I did like the fact that when I went to eat my second half of my leftover sandwich hours later, the bread was not soggy nor too soft. Definitely a fan of this spot and would recommend it to anyone visiting the area!

Picked up some sandwiches from here during our honeymoon. My husband got the Italian, and I got the turkey. Absolutely delicious and just about the size of a small child. We also picked up some Italian rosemary crackers (DELICIOUS on top of homemade chicken noodle soup by the way). 10/10 recommend!

This sandwich was AMAZING. Fair warning, it's HUGE. Lucky enough my husband and I were super hungry. We got the Tuukka special to split. It had turkey, crispy bacon, pepperoni with onion mayo and hots. The hots made it delicious. The way they packed that meat up so high. Truly worth every penny.

If you're looking for one of the largest and tastiest sandwiches in the North End, you have to give Monica's Mercato a try! You will not leave hungry, or disappointed! I have been down to the North End countless times. However, tonight the weather was poor and I didn't feel like making the trip from South Boston. Luckily, Uber Eats had Monica's available to order from. Monica's Mercato offers a wide variety of delicious Italian classics. You'll find a wide variety of hot and cold subs, fresh salads, homemade soup, hand-sliced cheeses, hand-sliced meats, house-baked bread, and so much more. The main draw here is the enormous hot and cold subs. The meats and cheeses are hand-sliced and the meat is piled high on house-baked bread. The bread is just right too. It isn't too hard and it isn't too soft. I dislike breads that rip up the roof of your mouth. That isn't an issue here! I went with the classic, cold Italian sub. Fresh-baked bread piled high with hand-sliced prosciutto, mortadella, salami, and provolone. It is topped with crisp lettuce, pickles, juicy tomato, onion, hots, olive oil, and balsamic. The sandwich was around $20. However, it is large enough to split amongst two adults. The sub is massive! It is well worth $20 in my opinion. The meats and cheeses are all hand-sliced and the ingredients are all top-notch. The size of the sandwich is well worth the money. Monica's Mercato is one of my go-to spots in the North End for an incredible Italian sub. I look forward to trying the Caprese Burrata Special sub on my next visit! My only suggestion would be is to offer the option to add mayo to a sub on UberEats. I know many people frown on this, but just a suggestion. The sub was delicious with the olive oil and balsamic! One of my go-to spots when I am craving a true, authentic North End sandwich.

We went in on a Sunday morning at 10 AM and were the only people in line to get a sandwich. After reading about the Monica's Mercato having the best Italian grinder in the city, we had to make the trip. I was glad to see that they opened at 9:30 AM on Sunday morning. The deli is organized, very clean, and has the feel of being in a deli in Italy as they slice all of the meats fresh to order. The Italian was $20 plus tax and they only take cards for payment. The sandwich was stacked high with quality meats. The pickles and bread were homemade and the sandwich was worth the hype. The flavors all blended together perfectly. They have so many other sandwiches that I want to try so I will be back when I'm back in the area for lunch.

It s a very good bakery to pick up an authentic hero. When there a line being patience, there only 2, maybe 3, individuals prepping your made to order sandwich. The sandwiches are full of zesty flavors that your will enjoyed. The bread is fresh.

It is never too early for an Italian sandwich. Sub, panini, grinder, hero, whatever. Two pieces of bread, meat, and vegetables, with certain spreads to enhance the flavor. Apparently Monica's has the best in town. Each time I would pass by I would see a line out the door and beyond, going way down the street with customers. I guess that is saying something. Thankfully they open at 9 am and start preparing food as early as humanly possible. The sandwiches they have are not only about a foot and a half long, but are also piled about a foot and a half high. Four kinds of meat, olive oil, hot spread, and pickles (why, OH WHY?), along with the usual lettuce, tomato, and onion characters. As usual, no onion for me. This sandwich has so much potential to be much more than it is. Unfortunately, the bread is a bit too chewy (it does taste great though), and the pickles overtake the rest of the sandwich. Brine and brine from the hot spread ruin the taste and texture of the beautiful meats. The meats taste fresh and to get not one, not two, not three, but FOUR meats is impressive. I also like you get fresh tomatoes in the sandwich. They are red and do not have that day old taste and look from the supermarket. The sandwich also comes with layers of provolone cheese. This is a good choice. The sharpness of the cheese blends well with the savory meats. Bufala mozzarella or fresh mozzarella would work well with it as well, but they use provolone here and that is fine with me. Because it is in the North End, which has now become an enormous tourist trap, I can see why you have to come here early to get this. It is a sandwich that will leave you full for most of the day, leaving you quite satisfied. That being said, it is not as good as Parisi and Pisillo in New York, or J.P. Graziano in Chicago. It takes a bronze medal to those respective gold and silver beauties.

The sandwiches here are truly INSANE. So full of meat, I wish I had a photo because they are even larger than what I see pictured here! It's a bit steep for pricing at around $20 but they are large and I turned mine into 3 meals, that could've been 4 but I just had to keep eating because it was so good! Great quality. Space is a little cramped and can get a long line during lunch rush, but hit it at the right time and you're golden! Come HUNGRY!

We just stumbled upon Monica's Mercato, and I'm glad we did, they make amazing sandwiches. We purchased the Turkey Sandwich with provolone. All the ingredients were freshly cut and the turkey was very smoky. The sandwiches are enough to split if you're it too hungry. There were three people working so the wait wasn't too long, very fast service. I love the decor and ambiance with hanging meets from the ceiling too!

Came to Boston for a couple days and couldn't wait to try the food. Some were more disappointing than others....but Monica's did not disappoint! I was on my own today which was a bummer because I would have gotten a sandwich. They looked so good but they were huge. Good to share. I got the grilled chicken salad instead, which was delicious! I had no idea what I was ordering so it was a pleasant surprise to see a bunch of roasted veggies (eggplant and zucchini are my favorites so it was great they had those in there). I asked for the house dressing. I didn't get cheese but I bet it would have been terrific with it. There was a breast of cut up chicken in the salad. The salad was huge. Enough to feed a couple people. There is no seating so I walked down the street and watched a guy play basketball in this little neighborhood court. They provide a plastic fork and knife and napkins in a bag.

Great bread and loaded with meat... balsamic dressing is great if you like balsamic (i do) 20 bucks for Italian but it feeds 2. Go for it! Walk to library and sit on the short wall, people watch and return to your younger days... eating subs with friends and people watching

We tried this spot nestled in the North End a few times while on holiday. We tried most of the subs - Italian, steak tip, chicken cutlet and meatball. The service was super quick, kind and helpful with any questions. Inside there are a bunch of open counter salamis cheese and canned items to order from so you can take away with any hot food. Brought our family an Italian and it was the best they ever had - they shared they'll be making trips to Boston just for it.

We were wandering around the North End and saw a long line outside of Monica's and decided to see what the hype was about. A kind woman in line told us she gets a sandwich here every single time she's in Boston and that it was absolutely worth it- and it was. This was THE BEST Italian sub I have ever had. And I love Italian sandwiches. The line took at least 25 minutes but was more than enough for 2 people to share- talk about generous portions! The bread had the right chew and the meats were so tender and flavorful. I would eat here routinely if I lived in the area.

Had high hopes, but didn't really get what I was hoping for. We ordered the chicken cutlet and Italian sandwiches on grubhub for pickup and left to get them once we saw the restaurant had acknowledged the order. When we arrived ~25 min later, the restaurant did not have our order nor did they recall receiving it. They were very kind about it and started working on it as quickly as they could, but it was an extra 20 minute wait while we were in a bit of a rush. The sandwiches themselves were pretty hefty, and my partner enjoyed the chicken cutlet sandwich but the Italian was on the salty side. I would still return to try the fresh pastas, but if picking up sandwiches, recommend calling ahead to ensure they're ready for pickup at the intended time!

Sandwiches are too expensive for what you get. The wait time is too long, especially for mobile orders. You can get a better sub literally anywhere else. The place is small, which not a big deal, my only issue is the wait and the food itself.

Thanks to my fellow Yelpers who flagged this place. I would have been sad had I missed the opportunity to eat this absolutely amazing sandwich. The Mercato is half shop, half deli - with prosciutto hanging from the ceiling. (Sigh... incredible!) My date and I split the sandwich and it was the best lunch I had all week on my quick trip to Boston. Fresh, piled high and the most delicious bread. Do yourself a favor, go in hungry, order the Italian sub and find the little park up the street to enjoy EVERY bite!

Wow this Italian might have been the best I've ever had. For $18, you get a huge two portion sandwich with fresh cut meat and cheese imported from Italy inside of a crispy but pillowy piece of bread. I don't know what they put in this sandwich but the flavors meshed together so well. Voted best sandwich in Boston for a reason! Wish I lived close by so I could try the rest of the menu.

This was a recommendation I didn't want to miss. Easily a top 5 sandwich, close to the top of that. These sandwiches are very big, so much that you can probably split with somebody else. I'm glad we did that because 1/2 a sandwich was plenty and it wouldn't have been fun to tote around a sandwich all day when sight seeing. There was a line out the door but it went fast - we probably waited about 20 minutes total and it was absolutely worth it. I would've tried it all, but we got the Caprese Special. I was sold when I watched an employee spread the buratta on someone else's and I had to have it. It was incredible. Highly recommend. This might be my first stop when I get back to Boston. Plus, it's right next to Bova's. Get a pastry while you're there. Perfection.

If i could give this place 100 stars, i would. Stumbled across this place when I was staying in Boston and traveling into Salem for a week. It was around the corner from a pastry shop that a friend had recommended to me and while you're walking we decided to stop in and try a sandwich because we were starving and it's all we can see. And boy was I so excited that we did this. not only was the staff extremely nice and very helpful but they knew what they were doing because they made the sandwiches so delicious and they were humongous. after me and my partner both ordered one and we ended up eating it for dinner that night as well just because it was so big. they had fresh meat next to and above the counter and when we got the special sandwich they chopped up fresh tomatoes right in front of us to add to it which I love because I love when the food is fresh!! with all of that being said it was like one of those little walk in the store so there was no where to sit which was totally fine because they have a little store attached to the other side. One side is the deli where you can get meat or sandwiches and the other has wine and other things that might be needed! It is a smaller mom and pop shop for sure. a small place with big flavor! this place does get very crowded though in the afternoon because everyone knows that they have some of the best subs in the entire city and so you have to get in line early. I have become so obsessed with this place that I often fly into Boston just to get the sandwiches and then fly home with them with multiple just because I know I cannot get them anywhere around the Cincinnati area!! RECOMMEND!!!!

A friend told me about this spot in little Italy located in Boston. It's a small shop and I expected a longer line, but I guess everyone was getting their cannolis from Mikes . So I went in and ordered the Italian sub. First off these subs are huge. Like most people could share one probably. They have many choices from the Italian to chicken cutlet, chicken parm, steak and so on. I saw most of these get ordered as I waited for my turn and every single one looked amazing. To top everything off their bread is also homemade and is delicious. As for the sandwich I got as I stated above was the Italian. It has Prosciutto, Mortadella, Salami, Provolone, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Oil, Balsamic, Hots, Pickles. It's all amazing and works so good together. The bread is a very sturdy and dense type of sub roll. It has to be to hold up to all of the goodies they put into this sandwich. The meat is freshly sliced onto the sandwich and is salty, the balsamic is sweet and tart to cut through the richness of the meat, there is a relish type of thing that is a little spicy and adds a depth to the sandwich and the pickles that adds freshness. It's truly a masterpiece. This place is somewhere I will go again and again! They also have a Sicilian style pizza that is bonkers. So good. Run don't walk to this place.

Monica's is known to arguably have one of the best Italian subs, and so I headed to the North End. When I arrived at the store as expected, there was a line. The great thing is the line moved pretty fast; it wasn't long until I reached the counter to place my order. I got the Italian and the Italian sausage sub. All subs come in one size, and they are monstrous. I asked the kind sir to cut the subs into 4's as I can't eat half. I appreciated how the deli meats and cheeses for the subs are sliced to order, and nothing was pre-sliced. It was so fun to watch every sub being hand assembled for every order; now that's what you call dedication to the craft of sandwich making. Now as I bellied up to these things of beauty, I couldn't help to be overwhelmed by the size of these subs. Enough for at least 4 meals for each sub, I had a quarter of the Italian and sausage sub and was full for pretty much of the day. The Italian is a classic stuffed with prosciutto, mortadella, salami, provolone, l.o.t, dressed with oil, balsamic, hots, and pickles all on freshly baked bread. What makes this sub good is the softness of the bread, meats, and cheeses, which provides a pleasing contrast with the crunchiness of fresh vegetables. The oil, balsamic, hots, and pickles provide tanginess and enhance the sub overall. The sausage sub was hot with the juices of the sliced sausage, peppers, and onions soaking into the bread making it very appetizing. I ordered the grilled chicken salad, and I enjoyed the grilled veggies but not the chicken much because it was dry. Come to Monica's if you are looking for an Italian sub that won't disappoint. Also, if you are looking to stretch a meal, one sub at Monica's will do just that.

Got the Patos Pesto Sub- it wad good- heavy on the chicken light on the mozzarella. Efficient but not my favorite porportions.

DELICIOUS!!! Best Italian sub I've ever had. I loved the hots! Everything was fresh and sliced upon order. My bf and I split one sandwich and it was perfect to share. Definitely going to be a go-to when in Boston!

Bought an Italian sub. $20. It was overstuffed in a soft sub roll. Had everything on it. Despite all the coldcuts and toppings. Very little flavor. Very disappointed. Ate part of it but threw the rest away. I think what the issue was. Bread. Was bland.

Best Italian Sub in town hands down!!! The meat is cut to perfection and right in-front of you so it definitely cannot get more fresh than that. The staff were friendly and any questions we had answered with no issues. The prices of the sandwiches are very well worth it and 2-3 people can eat an entire one!!!

Omg what a fantastic sub I had here while visiting Boston! I've had so many Italian combos at so many different places, but this is definitely in the all-time Top 3. Tons of meat, amazing flavor, and a fresh roll. Literally the perfect sandwich. If you are in the area you don't definitely won't be disappointed!

Allegedly one of the best sandwiches in Boston, recommended by quite a few people while I was in the area. Here's what I'll say; the Italian sub is truly fantastic. I think it's really the hot pepper relish that brings everything together so nicely. At first glance - a roughly $20 price tag will probably scare some people off, but it's large enough to where I had half this sandwich for dinner one night, then the other half the next night.

This sub was epic. All of their subs come in one size and it's easily split between two people. We had the spicy chicken Parmesan with the vodka sauce and it was PHENOMENAL. We went a little bit later that evening on Sunday, so there wasn't a line to get a sub -- i know sometimes there are lines because of the popularity of this place but we lucked out. I definitely will be recommending this place to some friends!

meat was a wierd color and I couldn't even swallow it without spitting it out only decent part was the bread would not feed to my worst enemy

Delicious sandwich shop in the North End (the best in my opinion). Both the bread and the meat are extremely fresh, and you are served generous portions (100% plan on splitting a sandwich). You are able to order something off the menu or create your own. My favorite is the burrata and prosciutto sandwich (LOVE the burrata in place of the typical mozzarella). Be prepared for a bit of a long line (small shop inside); but totally worth the wait!!

ONE SIZE SUBS. They make them how they are and that's it, you get what you get and you'll like it. My friends all got subs and I got a salad because y'all girl is trying to watch her carb intake. We come here all the time whenever we're in Boston and the subs alone is worth the trip to the north end. They slice the meat for the subs upon order so ultimate freshness. Ya really cant find a better sub anywhere else in the New England area.

Ordered ahead and got a great sub and ate it in charlestown next to the water. Super fresh and good portion, no quality is skimped at this establishment. Arguably the finest prepared sub I have ever had. The hype is real. Would return for sure.

Even if you order online, you have to wait in line for however long until you can get inside to the counter. In my case I waited almost an hour and then I had to leave to catch a flight, which is the entire reason I placed the order online, so that I could pick up the order and be on my way. 10/10 would not recommend.

I wrote a bad review for their restaurant across the street so it's only fair I write another honest review here. I get the ham and cheese sub weekly. It is OUTSTANDING. I can't say enough about the fresh bread, chopped lettuce and the mountain of cheese they put on it. My boyfriend usually gets the chicken cutlet sub and they know what they're doing, all the flavors mesh so well together. Go here immediately!!!!!

Awesome sandwiches ...neighborhood gem.! The fresh pasta they had in the store also look fresh. The bread was great and loved my classic Italian. Definitely need to stop here if you love Italian sandwiches. Small counter space so watch for long lines.

The best sandwiches in the north end! The prosciutto special and the caprese sub were my favorite! They pack on the meat and the bread is made fresh daily!

A dude in line told me that he took a long layover from London specifically to purchase one of these sandwiches. About a 30 minute wait but entirety worth it for a fantastic Italian sandwich. I'm visiting Boston, but have a hard time believing that Monica's is not one of the best if not top of the heap. Just do it, wait in the line and be rewarded.

Decided to stop by Monica's to grab a sandwich for lunch. There was a line out the door when we arrived, but it moved relatively quickly -- we realized when we got inside that the wait was because the store was fulfilling a bunch of online orders. It's a small and fast-paced store with fun snacks and treats from Italy, as well as a large counter for ordering sandwiches and food to go. We ordered the "sub special" -- imported mortadella, truffle burrata, romaine lettuce, Roma tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil on a freshly baked sub roll. You get a HUGE (slightly more than footlong) sandwich for a pretty reasonable price ($18 for the sub special, though most sandwiches are around $15). Monica's definitely lives up to the hype and is worth a visit if you're in the North End!

Worth the wait! I got the italian sandwich with everything, and it was 10/10 amazing. It cost $18, but it was probably the best italian sandwich I've ever had. The bread was soft and good too. The line was out the door around 1pm and I waited for at least 30 minutes. I've heard good things about Monica's Mercato, and it def lives up to the hype.

Delicious! The chicken cutlet was fantastic. The dough for the pizza-12/10! can't wait to go back and try something different!

What has happened to Monica's. They absolutely deserved their reputation for the best Italian sub in Boston, but today ... it was absolutely bland. Couldn't taste the hots, half-sour pickles instead of dill, almost no onion, tomato or balsamic flavor. Just dry and bland. Maybe due to ownership change?

This place has amazing sub sandwiches. The price may seem a little steep at $15-18/sandwich, but the sandwiches are huge. They load the sandwiches with meat and toppings as well. The bread was fresh , light and chewy. Overall, great place to grab a sub sandwich.

Best spot in the North End for takeout Italian sandwiches. To be frank, customer service is always a little snappy and on the verge of rude, which is the only reason I'm not giving 5 stars. Food however, is delicious. They only have the best ingredients and it's so obvious. I always stop by to get a sandwich to go for my Dad and he's never disappointed. The most recent was their spicy veal parm sub and it was phenomenal.

Yes the Italian sub is worth it. But it's huge so you can split it between 2 people easily. Also don't try to substitute items on their sandwiches, the staff gets confused and it makes everything take way longer backing up the line. (I also heard from the group in front of us they didn't make the right subs anyway)

This may be the best Italian sandwich I have had! I was skeptical at first due to the $18 one size only sandwich. However, this sandwich is 2 meals if you're eating it alone or if you split one sandwich, it will easily fill two people up. My husband and I split a sandwich and were both stuffed for $9/person. There was a line out the door on a Friday afternoon. It took about 20 minutes to get to the counter. I already knew I wanted the Italian sandwich (it's always my go to) but this one in particular because it came with pickles (something I've never considered putting in an Italian). The sandwich is made right in front of you. You can watch the cheese and meats be sliced fresh with every sandwich. This allows each sandwich to be customized. Checkout was easy. They do accept credit card. We walked to a local park to eat, no seating indoors or outdoors here. The sandwich was absolutely fantastic! Let's start with the fresh bread. The outside is hard, but it doesn't scratch your mouth. The inside is fluffy and fresh. The bread encases this sandwich so the fillings stay in place with each bite (nothing worse than a messy sandwich). The meat and cheese portion was generous! The balsamic had the right amount of sweetness and acidity. And finally the mild pickles added the perfect crunch. I love this sandwich! I recommend and it is worth the price tag!

Stopped here when we landed in Boston before our trip to the Cape, the family running. It was very nice and gave us good recommendations on some meat options it was the best antipasto I've ever had.

Never been so pleasantly surprised over a sandwich. Don't let the prices scare you off folks. The size of the sandwich is bigger than a foot long and it is loaded with all the fixings. Took me 4 days to finish this sandwich it was just so big. They did not skimp on any meats/cheeses. Hard working people. Always a line, only two people were making the sandwiches. Want to skip the line? Order online! They aren't accepting phone orders.

Really good sandwiches, but customer service is lacking. They got my order wrong TWICE. By the second time, I gave up and just ate the wrong order.

Hubby and I were in the mood for an Italian sub while visiting Boston. There were a few places around that looked very good but we decided on Monica's Mercato. We walked in and I immediately felt like I was transported to Italy. We ordered the Italian steak tip sub without tomato. While our sub was being prepared, we walked around the store. They had lots of snacks, grocery items as well as a nice selection of wine. We grabbed a bottle of red wine to take with us. Our sub was ready, we paid and looked for a place to eat. Right up the street was a spot good enough to chow down for a few minutes while it drizzled. This sub was hefty! Definitely good enough to share. The meat was super tender and flavorful. Not one bite was chewy or fatty. The cheese was melted perfectly. All the toppings complimented the steak well - pickles, onions, lettuce, balsamic. Beautiful combination of flavors on a freshly baked sub roll. Delicious and high quality, totally worth $20! We enjoyed the wine later that night and it was very good!