Cobble Hill / Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn ยท shop
A cold-cut-obsessed sandwich counter that sources bread from Balthazar and seeded hero rolls from Caputo's, then stacks them with house-roasted meats, soppressata, and mortadella. The Italian Combo with pecorino and hoagie spread is the benchmark, but the Cubano with confit pork shoulder on Sullivan Street stecca makes a strong case. Nothing fancy about the setup, just a line, a counter, and sandwiches built by people who clearly think about this all day.
Cold smoked salmon with horseradish mayo, potato chips, and capers on stecca.
Confit pork shoulder piled with broccoli rabe, provolone, and pickled peppers.
Confit pork shoulder with heritage ham, swiss, and sour pickles on stecca bread.