Andrea Salumeria — Restaurant in Jersey City

I 've been coming to this place for close to 30yrs and the food and their service has always been phenomenal.

Never had an issue being attended to until today, when this lady was allowed to jump the line when I was next to place my order.

Mind you, this lady was standing at the entrance of the store with two other ladies deciding what they wanted to order.

Out of courtesy I asked them if they placed their order and they gave me the the go ahead to proceed forward as they were still deciding.

When I was next to place my order this lady barged her way ,from the back of the line and jumped to the front of the counter and said: "excuse me" and was allowed to place her order.

The guy working the counter( the guy with the thick Italian accent that use to work at Carmine's) was fully aware that I was waiting patiently to order and never bothered to correct this situation, out of principal.

Luckily, I know the value my money has and I walked out and headed over to Renato's (Pizza Master) and ordered from there instead.

As Andrea's is gaining popularity, due to the internet, unfortunately it's attracting unsavory individuals as customers.

So my advice for anyone planning to place an in-store order(especially if this is your first time visiting), please be vigilant of these inconsiderate pieces of garbage that feel they can...

I'm not going to tout their sandwiches, the bread they're on or the fresh mozz they include...for, despite all those characteristics and more, each can be replicated (even despite their rightful status as the "best sandwich in NJ"). There is far more to it than being a great Italian sandwich store...something else that sets this place apart from all others.

It is the transcendent nature of this place. If you're feeling kinda down, perhaps a bit blue, just come to this place and get in line. Enjoy the vibe. Your fellow customers will be in a great mood...no matter how far they travelled to get there...no matter how poorly their day may be going. The staff will be in a great mood. There will be an interesting back and forth between the staff and the customers they know all to well. Lots of smiles, lots of laughs. There is a giddiness...call it a youthful exuberance. When it's your turn to order, choose whatever...it doesn't really matter...it's going to be at least good if not great.

Or...tell them you haven't decided and go to the back of the line again...and keep...

Great Mozz sandwich in this area. It also matters that they have the funniest names for the sandwich options. Literally a great classic Italian restaurant deli in this area. Every time I go in, there is almost always a line close to the door because everyone loves it here.

Each sandwich is prepared fresh, whatever you order they will take the hunk of ham/turkey/salami and slice it for your sandwich in front of you. Nothing sits there and everything is made fresh. The slices of mozzarella are delicious with any sandwich. I ordered the Soprano, can't wait to go back and try something else.

My boyfriend ordered the turkey and mozz. We were both ecstatic with the great quality and average prices ($8) for basically a footlong fresh sub! Staff is super friendly, a bunch of guys from old to young, all Italian maybe and they were very helpful and very nice to every client.

Will definitely return for...