Department of FoodieDepartment of FoodieOld-school Italian deli for subs, sandwiches & hot entrees, plus coffee & breakfast fare.
What to order: #1 Award Winning John’s Signature Hero (Roast Beef w/ Mozz & · Johnny Roastbeef (Italian Hero with mozzarella, fried onions · Ham & Mozz Rice Balls (from Rob’s Famous Rice Balls)From Google Maps reviews.
It was close to lunchtime when I was passing by & there were some open parking spots on the ave so I decided to stop in for some takeout. I got a ham & cheese rice ball from their signature sides & a roast beef hero with mozzarella, onions & gravy which they’re know for. Which came to a little over $25. I then noticed a sign for desserts & I couldn’t pass trying a red velvet gelato truffle which ended up being a little less than $8 (I didn’t ask the price). The rice ball was tasty & the roast b
pretty alright to be honest. gravy left me wanting, didnt taste like the original juice from whatever the roast beef was cooked in and was too thick to lend any moisture to an already not juicy or moist roast beef. was good just wasn’t great. eggplant parm was good too
High quality sandwiches and fast service at this famous Brooklyn oldtimer! They can make literally anything you wish. Brooklyn bread is very tasty, especially when you ask for a toasted version. Parking hard to find. Bring your Brooklyn attitude! Foggetaboutit!
From the Aug 19, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.