Defonte's Sandwich Shop

This Columbia Street counter is a pure grab-and-go experience with no seating beyond a stand-up ledge along the wall. The ordering line moves fast, but the staff will patiently guide you through a menu stacked with options like the Golden Boy—chicken cutlets with vodka sauce, prosciutto, and mozzarella. Built on sturdy seeded bread to hold the weight, a half-sandwich is large enough to feed two. Keep in mind that this is a cash-only operation that has bypassed modern updates to focus entirely on classic, heavyweight deli cooking.