Brooklyn Heights Blog

Comment from Simon
Time: February 12, 2009, 2:37 pm

Plymouth Cafe is great. Wish they were open later.

Comment from HDEB
Time: February 12, 2009, 2:40 pm

Chicken Shwarma Sandwich at Heights Falafal on Henry Street.

Comment from CryBaby
Time: February 12, 2009, 3:08 pm

The only places that are consistently good for lunch are Lassen’s or Court Order. And I have lived here for 22 years.

Comment from Josh
Time: February 12, 2009, 3:14 pm

The Cranberry Park at Lassen’s - a classic!

Comment from Meisee
Time: February 12, 2009, 3:38 pm

My favorite is the curry chicken sandwich at Cranberry’s. Yum!

Comment from ABC
Time: February 12, 2009, 3:47 pm

what’s the plymouth cafe?

Comment from DLO11201
Time: February 12, 2009, 4:09 pm

Tazza’s sandwiches are great!

Comment from Publius
Time: February 12, 2009, 4:10 pm

I second HDEB on Height Falafal. Also Tutt Cafe has a good chicken wrap.

But the best sandwich is in DUMBO as La Bagel Delight: The Godfather. Lasts me two lunches. Truly a Dagwood.

Comment from Jose Uribe
Time: February 12, 2009, 4:23 pm

La Bagel Delight makes the best sandwich, hands down.

Comment from guest
Time: February 12, 2009, 4:23 pm

I would nominate Prime Meats on Clark for a pretty darn good deli sandwich. Their italian combo on a roll is my go-to in the neighborhood.

Comment from Saint Ann
Time: February 12, 2009, 4:48 pm

I alternate between the Eiffel tower at lassen’s and the baddaboom at Ho(t) Bag(el)s

Comment from Jo
Time: February 12, 2009, 4:56 pm

Plymouth Cafe is at the corner of Henry and Pineapple. Agree that they have good sandwiches but they don’t seem to be open later than 5 or 6 PM, ever.

Would have to agree with “guest” that the sandwiches at Prime Meats are a nice option.

Comment from Heights Neighbor
Time: February 12, 2009, 5:21 pm

Agree on the Cranberry Park at Lassen & Hennings. Fabulous!

Comment from my2cents
Time: February 12, 2009, 5:22 pm

Does a hamburger count as a sandwich? Then 5 guys would be my nominee! Also I tried the kosher style hot dog and it was very,very good!

Comment from Claude Scales
Time: February 12, 2009, 5:37 pm

My usual of late has been the smoked turkey with sliced apple and honey mustard on croissant at Lassen; when I’m feeling famished I sometimes go for their Smokin’ Henry. Another great option is the falafel sandwich with everything at Damascus Bakery on Atlantic.

Guest: thanks for the tip on the Italian combo at Prime Meats. I’ll give it a try.

While this is outside the Heights, has anyone tried the Vietnamese sandwich place on Atlantic somewhere, I think, between Smith and Hoyt? I love well-made Vietnamese sandwiches, but haven’t gotten there yet for lunch.

Comment from weegee
Time: February 12, 2009, 6:08 pm

“Da Gooch” at Hot Bagels (grilled chicken, mozzarella, tomato) is my all-time favorite.

Comment from Jen
Time: February 12, 2009, 6:09 pm

Claude, I think you mean the “smokey turkey” sandwich — at least that’s what the label used to say. Lassen is my go-to place for sandwiches but I’m excited about the Plymouth Cafe tip.

Comment from Hello Brooklyn
Time: February 12, 2009, 6:41 pm

Chicken cutlet, lettuce and tomato at Fascatis. Just like Nanny used to make.

Comment from Alan
Time: February 12, 2009, 7:13 pm

I’ll have to try to prime meats sandwich as well. I didn’t know they had them. So far, the best Italian Combo in the area that I’ve had is at Brooklyn Heights Deli. La Bagels’ is pretty good, as is Hot Bagels’.

I think my favorite sandwiches though are at Garden of Eden. I’m talking about the “Manager’s Specials” using the meat they have sitting in the steam trays. Brisket, Roast Beef, Corned Beef, and I think Pastrami. Really good stuff. They only have those on weekdays, though.

Comment from henry & state
Time: February 12, 2009, 7:53 pm

chicken cutlet parm @ fascatis OR a PB&J from my kitchen - delicious

Comment from bklnman
Time: February 12, 2009, 7:56 pm

The Vietnamese Sandwich is the “Classic” at Nicky’s…
311 Atlantic Ave. (btwn Smith & Hoyt)
closed on mondays. its amazing. it aint in the heights, but its worth the walk.

Comment from Senor Salsa
Time: February 12, 2009, 8:01 pm

SIGGY’S Steak Sandwich. Super fresh, ORGANIC, and tasty, tasty, tasty. I also recommend their chicken cutlet sandwich as well as the All Mighty Tuna.

Fresh is the key word here.

Comment from Tina
Time: February 12, 2009, 8:21 pm

Tazza on Clark St. makes a GREAT sandwich- the brie with the ham..yummm

Comment from E G
Time: February 12, 2009, 9:44 pm

Does anyone realize that Theresa Makes the best tuna around? Try it!

Comment from R
Time: February 12, 2009, 9:49 pm

tazza on henry has the best of the panini’s, yumm.
but then lassen’s chicken parm is not bad neither!

Comment from rocco
Time: February 12, 2009, 9:50 pm

Siggy’s burgers are like no other. Definitely not 5 guys (not that I’m knocking them). Organic meat with their special blend of spices. Not a kobi burger or 5 guys but unique, fresh and tasty. Siggy on Henry

Comment from vspingola
Time: February 12, 2009, 9:58 pm

Of course it’s the Cranberry Park at Lassen and Hennigs…although I order mine with out cranberrys. Oh..and Tazza sandwiches don’t count. When they get nicer people behind the counter then *maybe* I will reconsider.

Let’s all not forget Hot Bagel and Deli makes a mean egg and cheese.
Gotta love a sandwich.

Comment from joe
Time: February 13, 2009, 8:12 am

Not mentioned here but F. Martinella on court has great pre-made and made to order sandwiches and cheaper than Lessen.

I like the tuna at Lassen the best and their soups are better than Martinella. also they are really nice people.

Nicky’s is pretty god awful. I much prefer Hanco’s which I think has the best Vietnamese sandwiches I’ve had so far. I miss Kim Paris on Montague though and wish my fellow BHers patronized them more.

I like plymouth but dislike the bread they use. I like the bread at Tazza but somehow the meat combos and cheese don’t work for me.

Comment from Bongo
Time: February 13, 2009, 8:27 am

The merguez sandwich at Tutt Cafe is the crown prince of sandwiches in the Heights. Cranberry’s also does good work in the sandwich department. I should know, I am a direct descendant of the Earl of Sandwich!

Comment from Bongo
Time: February 13, 2009, 8:27 am

not really

Comment from Luke C
Time: February 13, 2009, 9:56 am

I’m gonna have to go with the Siggy’s turkey burger. I didn’t know those could even taste good, let alone cause taste bud orgasms!

Comment from R
Time: February 13, 2009, 10:57 am

“merguez sandwich at Tutt Cafe” i did not know that they have a merguez sandwich!
now we know what i am having for lunch today!

Comment from mews ments
Time: February 13, 2009, 11:21 am

chip butty at chip chop!

Comment from MadeInBrooklyn
Time: February 13, 2009, 12:17 pm

While Nicky’s is good, Hanco’s on Begen blows ‘em away!

Comment from Karen
Time: February 13, 2009, 1:00 pm

Theresa’s chicken salad on their awesome whole wheat (more like multi-grain) toast is awesome!

Comment from Anonymous
Time: February 13, 2009, 2:14 pm

I can tell you don’t ever get the meatloaf sandwich at Teresa’s. It is a fried greasy solid slab of mysterious meat, and not served with fixings other than a side salad, if I recall. Totally not what I expected.

Comment from travy
Time: February 13, 2009, 2:24 pm

all the sandwiches at petes waterfront, otherwise the bagel shop or siggy’s. lassen is overpriced and mediocre!

Comment from CryBaby
Time: February 13, 2009, 3:14 pm

Are you kidding about Lassen’s being overpriced? It’s $7.50 for a good fresh sandwich. What are you comparing your prices to? McDonald’s. You can’t get a Lassen’s quality sandwich in midtown for less than $12-15. It’s almost worth it to take my lunch to work with me.

A burger at the Heights Cafe costs $15 in comparison.

I don’t even want to begin to think of eating from Garden of Eden since I found something mysterious in my beef stew.

Comment from mrs. fink
Time: February 13, 2009, 5:08 pm

Italian Combo at Prime meats, hand down.

Comment from sammich luvah
Time: February 14, 2009, 12:52 pm

I’m pretty partial to the L&H Express at Lassen’s. It’s roast beef, l&t with bacon(!), smoked cheddar and 1000 island dressing. A heart-stopper for sure, it’s not (or shouldn’t be) an everyday thing. But boy does it hit the spot from time to time. Have loved HPM’s deli sandwiches for years as well and lately Tazza’s London Broil has been keeping our mom-to-be pretty happy.

Comment from DuMont Burger
Time: February 15, 2009, 11:47 am

At Lassen & Hennigs, it’s the DuMont sandwich, of course!
They have to be one of the best deli/bakeries around.
They don’t skimp on the ingredients and their stuff is moderately priced, fresh and decent.
There’s also a lot of good stuff at their sister shop Court Order. Not for sandwiches, but the guy at the chili station is a pisser!
Plus in both locations all the people are super nice. Everywhere.

Comment from Billy Reno
Time: February 16, 2009, 1:05 pm

Anyone know where I can get a muffeletta outside of New Orleans?

Comment from Jimmy Z.
Time: February 16, 2009, 3:38 pm

The “Breakfast Panini” at The DUMBO General Store - eggs, slab bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion on pressed ciabatta, then add a splash of hot sauce.

The Waldof Chicken Salad at Lassen’s is terrific.

Siggy’s makes an excellent turkey burger as well.

Tutt Cafe has an excellent falafel which is wrapped rather than sloppily stuffed into a pita.

Believe it or not, the pizza place in DUMBO makes a decent chicken parm.

The GRILLED CHEESE at Jack’s is off the charts!

Second the vote of Hanco’s over Nicky’s.

The Meatloaf Melt at Clark’s is quite good.

And I think generally anything sandwich from Tazza hits the mark.

But the best new sandwich in town has got to be coming from the red Kings County BBQ truck parked at the corner of Front and Washington every weekend now — gigantic pulled pork and pulled chicken sandwiches with slaw and pickles…pretty authentic, all considering, and damn good.

Still, none of the above compare with anything coming out of DeFontes in Red Hook which is worth the drive for the roast beef, moz, and gravy hero as well as just about anything else!

Comment from schermerhorn
Time: February 17, 2009, 11:18 am

La Bagel Delight on Court near Schermerhorn is a worthy competitor to Ho’Bag’s (Hot Bagels).

And I don’t see Martinelli lasting a year. Should have spent more recruiting counter guys, less on the decorator.

Comment from KZ
Time: February 26, 2009, 6:03 pm

I don’t eat deli meat, so I’ve found that Siggy’s ‘cheese lovers’ with brie, fig and apple - yum. Also the avocado sandy at Perelandra (in the back!) is very good as well.