Sal, Kris & Charlie's Deli

All 119 rated mentions, most helpful first

in:Big Sandwich?22 pts
replying to u/reppynutz: Yeah just get The Bomb sandwich. Game over.
“The Italian Combo is the superior sandwich. Both roughly equally massive, but The Bomb is just a bunch of shit thrown together haphazardly while the Italian Combo is a careful and deliberate combination of flavors.”
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in:NY Times - 57 Sandwiches That Define New York City (Gift Article)0 pts
replying to u/imitationcheese: Totally agree. The Bomb has so much meat that it is a "good value" but it's actually disgustingly unbalanced, dry, and the bread is awful.
“The bomb is excellent - the spicy peppers and dressed lettuce add moisture…. Imo, it’s better the next day!”
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in:Big Sandwich?-2 pts
replying to u/SailorPawprints: Sal Kris and Charlie's in Astoria
“Big but bad. Their bread is terrible, and the meat:bread:veggies ratio is way off. So fucking dry.”
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in:NY Times - 57 Sandwiches That Define New York City (Gift Article)110 pts
“The one I object to is the bomb from Sal Kris and Charlie's — it's just a lot of boar's head.”
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in:Big Sandwich?36 pts
“Worth the trip outside of Manhattan.”
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in:Big Sandwich?28 pts
replying to u/SailorPawprints: Sal Kris and Charlie's in Astoria
“Yeah just get The Bomb sandwich. Game over.”
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in:Best Sandwich in NYC23 pts
“Sal Kris and Charlie’s in Astoria makes super slapper cold cut sandwiches”
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in:Best place for cheap large portions?21 pts
“their specialty the bomb is insane, the size of a small child”
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in:Only 6 NYC Jewish delis remain of 16 ranked by the NY Times in 197916 pts
“Imo, Best bang for your buck sandwich in NYC!”
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in:Question for sub sandwich lovers: where is the best cold sub in NYC similar to Sub Station, Publix, Jersey Mikes, Jimmy John’s, etc.?16 pts
replying to u/theguyjimmy: Lights out and then kris Sal and something something in queens
“Sal Kris & Charlie’s in Astoria is hands down the best sandwiches in NYC”
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in:NY Times - 57 Sandwiches That Define New York City (Gift Article)13 pts
replying to u/aunipine: Wow, this is a great list. Might have to set a goal of eating all these this year. Among the sandwiches on the list I've had, my favorite is the potato egg and cheese from Defonte's. So much more than the sum of its parts. The one I object to is the bomb from Sal Kris and Charlie's — it's just a lot of boar's head. And the collard sandwich at superiority burger is fine, but seeing it next to Saltie's tremendous Scuttlebutt shows just how overpriced it is — $22!!!
“it's actually disgustingly unbalanced, dry, and the bread is awful.”
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in:We are doing a Sandwich Trip:13 pts
“Get a giant sandwich from Sal Kris and Charlie’s. The Bomb is their famous one but I think the roast turkey with everything is better”
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in:Looking for your best hero/sandwich recommendation in LIC12 pts
“Sal, Kris & Charlie's Deli makes great heros”
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in:what deli sandwich shop am I missing?12 pts
“skip the bomb and go for the Italian.”
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in:Big Sandwich?11 pts
replying to u/SailorPawprints: Sal Kris and Charlie's in Astoria
“A+ sandwich, one of my favorites in the city, and they're enormous.”
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in:You're Joey Tribbiani. Where do you get your sandwich?10 pts
“sal cris and Charlies for cold sandwiches the best for cold sanwiches”
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in:Best sandwich in New York10 pts
“sal kris and charlies in astoria italian combo or the bomb”
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in:What neighborhood spot has been absolutely ruined by “food critics”?9 pts
replying to u/NYC45Guy: Sal Kris and Charlie’s in Astoria. Packed everyday with non-locals ordering “the bomb” which is their gimmick sandwich.
“I personally prefer their Italian combo. Sincerely, an Astorian”
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in:Rate my recent trip to the city with my girlfriend 8 pts
“Sal, Kris & Charlie's Deli (Italian Heros) in Astoria”
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in:What neighborhood spot has been absolutely ruined by “food critics”?6 pts
replying to u/NYC45Guy: Sal Kris and Charlie’s in Astoria. Packed everyday with non-locals ordering “the bomb” which is their gimmick sandwich.
“Ive been ordering Sal’s Bomb since 2010s….still worth getting IMO.”
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in:If you had to spend one full day eating your way through NYC, what would your breakfast, lunch, afternoon coffee/snack, and dinner be?6 pts
“The Bomb at Sal Kris & Charlie's (Queens)”
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in:Only 6 NYC Jewish delis remain of 16 ranked by the NY Times in 19795 pts
replying to u/SaitoPrecise7: Not Jewish but shoutout Sal, Kris, & Charlie’s in Astoria, Queens. Imo, Best bang for your buck sandwich in NYC!
“Sal Kris and Charlie's sandwiches are uninteresting. Yeah they are big. But they aren't *good*.”
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in:NY Times - 57 Sandwiches That Define New York City (Gift Article)5 pts
replying to u/aunipine: Wow, this is a great list. Might have to set a goal of eating all these this year. Among the sandwiches on the list I've had, my favorite is the potato egg and cheese from Defonte's. So much more than the sum of its parts. The one I object to is the bomb from Sal Kris and Charlie's — it's just a lot of boar's head. And the collard sandwich at superiority burger is fine, but seeing it next to Saltie's tremendous Scuttlebutt shows just how overpriced it is — $22!!!
“The Bomb is a bad gimmick.”
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in:What are you guys favorite places in Brooklyn for big meaty sandwiches?5 pts
“If you want a giant sandwich stuffed with meats and cheese - there is only one answer: Sal, Kris, and Charlies in Astoria - either their Italian or The Bomb will do ya fine.”
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in:Big Sandwich?5 pts
replying to u/SailorPawprints: Sal Kris and Charlie's in Astoria
“This the real answer. Get the bomb.”
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in:NYC sandwich spots4 pts
“The Bomb sandwich at Sal, Kris, Charlie's. It's good enough for two meals”
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in:Big Sandwich?4 pts
replying to u/Salty_Simmer_Sauce: The bomb at Sal Kris and Charlie’s in Astoria , Queens. Worth the trip outside of Manhattan.
“Omg the sandwiches here are BOMB!!!!!”
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in:We are doing a Sandwich Trip:4 pts
replying to u/anacardier: Get a giant sandwich from Sal Kris and Charlie’s. The Bomb is their famous one but I think the roast turkey with everything is better
“The Bomb! A must for a sandwich trip.”
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in:Park Italian Gourmet Closed. I cried.3 pts
“For cold sandwiches, Sal, Kris & Charlie's is a trip, but the Bomb is the only thing that can compete, IMO.”
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in:What neighborhood spot has been absolutely ruined by “food critics”?3 pts
replying to u/NYC45Guy: Sal Kris and Charlie’s in Astoria. Packed everyday with non-locals ordering “the bomb” which is their gimmick sandwich.
“NGL the sandwich is mad good”
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in:If I’m a Portlander who has fallen in love with Italian sandwiches, visiting Manhattan, anywhere Harlem and below, and I want a legit NY Italian Sub (quality cured meats, quality formaggio, fresh baked bread) where am I going to get the real deal? 3 pts
replying to u/RedNalgene00: Not Manhattan, but Sal, Kris, & Charlie’s in Astoria is the king. If you really want a killer Italian sub, get on the subway and head out there
“A lot of it, but that’s all it is. I’ll never understand the hype for this place.”
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in:Best Sandwich in NYC3 pts
replying to u/acslaterjeans: they're not great, but they are huge.
“You are right, they are amazing. Best cold cut sandwich in the city!”
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in:10 Sandwiches in NYC3 pts
“Sal, Kris, & Charlie's Deli in Astoria is God-Tier. The sandwiches are enormous and filled to the brim. The best I've ever had in my life.”
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in:Big Sandwich?3 pts
replying to u/meelar: This is the correct answer. It's an easy walk from the N train, too; just a quick jaunt from Midtown. A+ sandwich, one of my favorites in the city, and they're enormous.
“I have them cut it into quarters and it feeds me for every meal for 2 whole days. So fire”
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in:Recommend an outer borough food crawl for Saturday?3 pts
“Sal Kris and Charlie’s for Italian subs”
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in:what deli sandwich shop am I missing?3 pts
replying to u/locust_manor: Sal Kris and Charlie’s - skip the bomb and go for the Italian. Pisillos - any panini Court Street Grocers - I love their roast beef Regina’s Grocery - Uncle John’s sandwich Arrigos - Italian combo Benateri’s - turkey club or godfather Club Club Sandwich Shop - mortadella sandwich Saigon Vietnamese Sandwich Deli - house special extra hoisin Lucy’s - brisket Bahn mi Frankels - Pastrami Egg and Cheese Katz’s duh Edith’s Sandwich Counter - Latke Egg and Cheese and or Chicken Schnitzel Club Any decent bodega - my custom order modeled after the Baja Chicken from Board n Brew: Grilled chicken Sautéed onions Jalapeños Pepper jack cheese Lettuce Tomato Mayo On a hero
“Sal Kris and Charlie's is overrated. The sandwiches are massive but they aren't anything special”
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in:Rate our food tour3 pts
“The Bomb from Sal Kris and Charlie's in Astoria is absolutely essential”
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in:We are doing a Sandwich Trip:3 pts
“- Sal, Kris & Charlie's (Queens) - The Bomb”
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in:Which place gives you INSANE sized meals. Doesn’t matter the cost3 pts
replying to u/gretzgretzky: All'Antico Vinaio sandwiches are pretty big
“Big sandwich? Sal Kris and Charlie’s in Astoria. Worth it.”
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in:Hole in the Wall Recs2 pts
“Sal Kris and Charlie's...a bomb feeds two and it's well under 20 dollars.”
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in:What neighborhood spot has been absolutely ruined by “food critics”?2 pts
replying to u/NYC45Guy: Sal Kris and Charlie’s in Astoria. Packed everyday with non-locals ordering “the bomb” which is their gimmick sandwich.
“it's a hugely overrated place -- just large amounts of the deli meat you get at any bodega on mediocre bread”
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in:Jaded pizza snobs: what slices still give you that "damn, life is good" sigh of bliss?2 pts
“The Bomb from Sal Kris Charlie would hit that sandwich itch to pig out”
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in:Probably a zero chance of anyone knowing this2 pts
replying to u/pumper911: Mission Social has like 1 or 2 really good sandwiches but even those aren’t close to the best in the city. Agree about Compton’s. Really like Sal, Kris, and Charlie’s but prefer Anthony & Son for an Italian sub
“Sal, Kris, and Charlie's I feel has the best Italian sub in the city.”
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in:NY Times - 57 Sandwiches That Define New York City (Gift Article)2 pts
replying to u/aunipine: Wow, this is a great list. Might have to set a goal of eating all these this year. Among the sandwiches on the list I've had, my favorite is the potato egg and cheese from Defonte's. So much more than the sum of its parts. The one I object to is the bomb from Sal Kris and Charlie's — it's just a lot of boar's head. And the collard sandwich at superiority burger is fine, but seeing it next to Saltie's tremendous Scuttlebutt shows just how overpriced it is — $22!!!
“Yeah the Italian combo at SC&C is the way to go. The Bomb is just too much meat.”
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in:Big Sandwich?2 pts
replying to u/burningtoad: OP please listen this is the biggest sandwich.
“This is the best sandwich…by far, but FYI to OP, it’s only cold cuts. No cutlets or meatballs.”
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in:Big Sandwich?2 pts
replying to u/SailorPawprints: Sal Kris and Charlie's in Astoria
“OP, go to Queens and get The Bomb, and share it with your friend (and maybe one or two others).”
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in:If you had to spend one full day eating your way through NYC, what would your breakfast, lunch, afternoon coffee/snack, and dinner be?2 pts
replying to u/BaskingInWanderlust: - Coffee at Qahwah House (Brooklyn) Then I'd eat sandwiches all day (with my husband, because I'd definitely need to split all of these!) - The Steve Byrne at Mission Sandwich Social (Brooklyn) - Cheesesteak Phat Bai Horapha at Thai Diner (Manhattan) - *only available until 4pm!* - Pho Sandwich/broth dip at Little Kirin (Manhattan) - The Bomb at Sal Kris & Charlie's (Queens)
“The last two sandwiches are incredible”
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in:We are doing a Sandwich Trip:2 pts
replying to u/anacardier: Get a giant sandwich from Sal Kris and Charlie’s. The Bomb is their famous one but I think the roast turkey with everything is better
“Their sandwiches are incredible!!!”
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in:NYC sandwich spots1 pts
“my favorite no frills deli/cold cut sandwiches in the city. Most famous for The Bomb which has 7 meats 3 cheeses and all the veggies and condiments it's gimmicky but good and huge.”
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in:Visiting for one day. Want a sandwich.1 pts
“Sal Kris and Charlie's. Astoria, Queens. The American. Cash only. It's massive. Eat it on the hood of a car. You're welcome.”
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