The 6 Best Sandwich Spots in Massachusetts, According to Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Guy Fieri knows where to find the good stuff. These 6 Massachusetts sandwich spots all earned a feature on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives — and they’re still open, still slinging it, and still highly rated. From Boston, Brookline, Cambridge and beyond, here are the ones worth the drive, ranked by the reviews.

1. In a Pickle (Waltham)

In a Pickle — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

American, Breakfast, Sandwich · $ · 4.6★ (3,626 Google reviews)

In a Pickle earned its spot on the show for American classics that regulars rave about, and the 4.6-star average from 3,626 reviewers backs it up.

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Featured on Triple D: Season 31, Episode 1 — “Guy's All-Star Guests” (November 29, 2019)
Address: 265 Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453
Phone: +1 781-891-1212
Website: www.in-a-pickle.com
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2. Pauli’s (Boston)

Pauli’s — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Seafood, Sandwich · $ · 4.5★ (1,956 Google reviews)

Known for fresh seafood, Pauli’s still draws a crowd — a 4.5-star rating from 1,956 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 31, Episode 1 — “Guy's All-Star Guests” (November 29, 2019)
Address: 65 Salem St, Boston, MA 02113
Phone: +1 857-284-7064
Website: www.paulisnorthend.com
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3. Ba Lẹ Restaurant (Boston)

Ba Lẹ Restaurant — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Sandwich, Asian · $ · 4.6★ (1,364 Google reviews)

The over-stuffed sandwiches at Ba Lẹ Restaurant clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.6-star rating across 1,364 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 40, Episode 11 — “All Over Flavor” (November 15, 2024)
Address: 1052 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02125
Phone: +1 617-265-7171
Website: balebanhmiboston.com
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4. Mr. Bartley’s Gourmet Burgers (Cambridge)

Mr. Bartley’s Gourmet Burgers — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

American, Burger, Sandwich · $$ · 4.4★ (1,343 Google reviews)

Mr. Bartley’s Gourmet Burgers is one of the area’s go-to spots for American classics, with a strong 4.4 stars from 1,343 reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 8, Episode 1 — “Burgers, Steaks & Chops” (November 23, 2009)
Address: 1246 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone: +1 617-354-6559
Website: www.mrbartley.com
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5. Cutty’s (Brookline)

Cutty’s — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Sandwich · $$ · 4.6★ (497 Google reviews)

A longtime local favorite for over-stuffed sandwiches, Cutty’s keeps a 4.6-star rating across 497 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.

Featured on Triple D: Season 15, Episode 5 — “Massachusetts Madness” (September 3, 2012)
Address: 280 Washington St, Brookline, MA 02445
Phone: +1 617-505-1844
Website: www.cuttyfoods.com
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6. Blunch (Boston)

Blunch — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Breakfast, Sandwich · $ · 4.7★ (402 Google reviews)

Blunch earned its spot on the show for a knockout breakfast that regulars rave about, and the 4.7-star average from 402 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D: Season 20, Episode 2 — “Stuffed and Twisted” (September 12, 2014)
Address: 59 E Springfield St, Boston, MA 02118
Phone: +1 617-247-8100
Website: www.eatblunch.com
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