Came in, saw a line. Line was dumb long. Cool, we stand on it. About 30 mins later we get to the front to ask for a chopped cheese and they said they were out. No announcement that they were out to those standing on line. Just finding out when we got to the front
The best hero sandwich in the area, good for late night food takeout.
This is a neighborhood favorite. If you want a freshly made sandwich this is the place. Tuna fresh out of the can chopped an mixed to your liking. If you need to put it together later they will put it in a container for you. You can place it on your bread later or make yourself a tuna platter.
If you're from near Downtown Brooklyn or the Clinton Hill area, you already know this is THE sandwich place. If you're above a certain age, "Lauro's" (original name) is where you go when you want a hero sandwich. Day or night. Unless you go at an odd hour be prepared to wait. The sandwich will be worth the wait though. Carnivores will not be asking, "Where's the meat in this sandwich? "
To true Fort Greene Brooklynites this place is called "Lauros". When I was a kid in the late 80's & you wanted a sandwich, especially when you were going on a school trip... this is where everyone went. They've been around forever and after living in a few areas of Brooklyn but visiting several, they are still the best place to get a deli sandwich. Most of the time there is a line for sandwiches so be prepared, but trust and believe it is well worth it. They are not cheap with your ingredients or toppings & you can get your sandwich regular or "chopped". (Chopped means they take the ingredients of your sandwich turkey, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, mayo etc... and expertly chop & mix it up in front of you before putting it on the bread. If you don't want bread you can put it in a container.) It costs about $8 and you won't be disappointed. I don't know the last time I didn't get my sandwich chopped. It makes such a difference in the way the ingredients meld together & I always tip them because they do such a good job.
Oh my goodness; they make the best sandwiches on rolls or heros. There's 2, but I like the one that resides at 357 Myrtle Ave going towards downtown. If you like your meats chopped for your sandwich they'll do that also.
THE BEST HANDS DOWN!! They give a nice heafty amount of meat and you just cant go wrong with that. Everything is made fresh in front of you. There was a line and i see why so i cant complain. It is definitely worth the wait. Grab a bag of chips and cold bev and you will be happy.
This deli has been around since I was in public school (early 70’s). I live across town and I drive here if I want a sandwich. Always consistent. Never disappoints!! The line may be long. But WAIT!! It’ll be worth it. I Promise I get my sandwich “chopped’ this is honey turkey, Swiss cheese, let, tom, onions, pickles, sweet peppers, mayo, black pepper, oil, and vinegar. I like to spread some on a good artisanal cracker..
Love this place. It's just a regular ol' Bodega with a deli, but so much more!! It's a staple in the neighborhood, which I have been patronizing for 20 years+. The store is clean, the staff is friendly and the sandwiches are GREAT!! It's THE only place that I will get a Tuns Fish sandwich because they open the can right in front of you!!
Have been eating from this FITD since the 90's over 30 years and the sandwiches are the best in Brooklyn.. Always crowded but well worth the wait. You won't be disappointed ?