Sal, Kris & Charlie's Deli — Restaurant in New York

Updated review: I just came here to grab the best sandwich in Astoria for my breakfast...and lunch...and probably dinner! It is a huge portion, they didn't reduce the size or changed the price, remarkable! It is still $17, despite increased costs, I truly admire to this one. Staff abd customers always super nice and attentive, you always hear and learn something new! Ladies and gentleman, let me introduce you with Sal, Kris & Charlie's Deli - the official Sandwich King of Astoria! It took me a while to come here and try their well-known sandwiches. Although this place works as a deli, where you can buy some basic groceries, they are famous after the largest sandwiches in Astoria! Everything is super fresh, they are very busy, since all Astorians recognize their quality. Food is prepared from scratches, in front of you. I had The Bomb Sandwich, their special, fully loaded with a selection of Italian cold cuts, and two cheeses. It costs ONLY $17, weight 3lb (take a look at my pictures!), almost 3 inches in lenght, easily for 2 people!!! My second recommendation would be The Italian Sandwich. It is their classic Italian sandwich that comes with salami, pepperoni, prosciutto, soppressata, mortadella, provolone, lettuce, tomato, sweet peppers, hot peppers, and oil vinegar. They prepare their food with a lot of love and with smiling faces :) Thumbs up for these hardworking people and please always tip them. Very clean, affordable place, very fast service, they know very well what they are doing. This iconic place is a must if you visit this neighborhood in Queens. And be prepared to wait in the line. CASH ONLY! NO SEATINGS...

Underwhelming. We drove across boroughs very excited to try their sandwiches for the first time, as social media and friends recommended their delicious sandwiches. We ordered the Italian and an egg salad sandwich. The guy who took our order seemed in a rush and annoyed when I asked what was on it. Mind you we were the only ones in the shop at that time, so not like they had a long line. Different places make Italian sandwiches with different additions, like ham so that’s why I asked. The only sandwich that I saw a detailed description for was The Bomb. They don’t ask if you want customization or everything that’s supposed to be on it. Additionally, you can’t see them making the sandwich because the counter is blocked. I am someone that- when I order a fresh sandwich, I want to stand behind the counter and SEE it being made. I want to see that the cold cuts are being freshly sliced and haven’t been sitting around exposed to air losing freshness. I want to be able to tell them ok, that’s enough on the vinegar, etc. You can’t do that with them. They take their stale bread and go to the back and emerge with a sandwich. The bread was very hard and crunchy. Not to my liking at all. The peppers on the Italian was overwhelming the whole flavor of the sandwich. The egg salad was basic, but good. But again with the bread. And they are cash only. Overall, I...

After a few days in New York, my friend and I had noticed the ubiquitousness of neighborhood deli’s. Spurred by their apparent popularity, we decided to try out Sal, Kris & Charlie’s Deli, excited by their high reviews.

The deli is located in a noticeably Greek part of Astoria and has that neighborhood feeling we desired. We joined a fast moving line of people, and after asking for a recommendation from the person in front of us opted for “the bomb”, a $17 behemoth consisting of every possible layer of cured meat, different kinds of cheese and a variety of other toppings.

We made the 15 minute trek down to Astoria park, and unfurled our monstrous sandwich on a park bench with a panoramic view of the city. Asking for the sandwich to be cut in four, we dug into an end piece, simultaneously in shock at its monstrous size. I didn’t initially expect to be a fan, but the sandwich was surprisingly well balanced in individual bites, fresh from the addition of lettuce and a variety of other toppings, and obviously rich from all the cured meats and cheese.

A fourth of the sandwich was enough to fill me up and I can’t imagine ever ordering a whole sub for myself. Nonetheless, for the novelty of the experience, and the enjoyment garnered from the part of the sandwich I did eat - I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Sal, Kris & Charlie’s for a classic...