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Al's State Street Cafe

Al's State Street Cafe

Sandwich Spot$$$$
Financial District, Boston
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    Derek J.
    "State street special is awesome."(3 Tips)
    Boston R.
    "$7.50 gets you a 20oz soda, a bag of chips, and a large sandwich."(3 Tips)
    Sean M.
    "Perfect cheap option for a lunch break sub, worth every penny!"(8 Tips)
    Tobias N.
    "You gotta try the Chicken BBQ Sub! Probably the best I ever had."(18 Tips)
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  • Jeane D.heart icon on user image
    Jeane DodsonOctober 7, 2017
    A good deli sandwich combo (12” sub, chips and drink) for $8.50. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Subs were delicious!
  • Joe R.heart icon on user image
    Joe RussoOctober 8, 2014
    Great food fast. One of those awesome places where a large is the size of your arm. Know what you want to order before getting in line for your own safety.
  • Traci S.heart icon on user image
    Traci SchuhMay 11, 2017
    Great place to grab a sandwich and go. Hot sandwiches to the left, line up for cold ones on the right. Big hoagie for a small price. You'll see everyone carrying a yellow bag, you know you are close.
  • Philip N.heart icon on user image
    Philip NolanAugust 5, 2016
    Any Philly expats will appreciate the steak and cheese here - not quite a steak, but pretty close. All sandwiches are solid choices - probably the best value for subs in Boston.
  • Matej M.heart icon on user image
    Matej MavričekAugust 27, 2019
    I like the cold sandwiches, especially the roast beef, turkey or the state street special. Bread is soft and delicious. Service is very fast.
  • Emma M.
    Emma Mcentyre MerrickFebruary 23, 2017
    This place is amazing. Great ambience and diverse menu. I'm ordering the vegetarian sub. Will return here again soon.
  • Jake S.heart icon on user image
    Jake SmithJuly 26, 2012
    The chicken salad is the best, but if you are looking for something different, try the Lady Cafe Special. Either way, get a large and save some for later.
  • E A.
    E AlixJuly 7, 2014
    The chicken salad sandwich is the best I've ever had. I get mine with provolone, pickles, and salt & pepper. 💪
  • Jeremy K.heart icon on user image
    Jeremy KrantzAugust 20, 2014
    One of Boston's best lunch spots, they offer big, fresh subs and salads. Quick and affordable.
  • Joseph D.heart icon on user image
    Joseph DineenAugust 28, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    The hot subs are quicker than the cold subs. Best value in the financial district and very good to boot.
  • Abby A.heart icon on user image
    Abby AltmanJune 13, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    The State St special is a fantastic sandwich, and since the large will last two meals, the price is definitely worth it.
  • Vincent C.
    Vincent CardinaleNovember 28, 2012
    Awesome little place with delicious meatball sub. Probably the best I've eaten and for so cheap! Def. will be back again
  • Kyle P.
    Kyle PsatyJune 22, 2011
    PerkStreet Financial runs on Al's! Pop up to the 3rd floor of 114 State and say hello to the staff. We're building a better bank by giving our customers millions of dollars in cash back each year.
  • Juliet
    JulietOctober 26, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    10inch sub, 20 oz soda & bag of chips for $7.50. Or get the Cafe Select salad w/ grilled chicken & side of fresh, warm rolls for under $8. YUM!!!
  • Karin K.heart icon on user image
    Karin KSeptember 16, 2014
    Chicken parm sub was recommended by a local and lived up to the "amazing"
  • Polly H.
    Polly HeaterJune 15, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Chicken salad always hits the spot with lettuce, tomato and hots. Delicious :) and the best chicken salad in Boston.
  • Matt B.heart icon on user image
    Matt BarberSeptember 23, 2016
    Have your order ready because once you are at the front, they are fast!
  • El Doosty
    El DoostyOctober 6, 2014
    Good eats for a good price. Quick and easy while running around being a tourist.
  • Malek B.
    Malek BsatAugust 24, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Steak and cheese bomb with mayo is bomb! Also, chicken salad sub is the best in Boston.
  • Tobias N.heart icon on user image
    Tobias NegeleAugust 20, 2014
    You gotta try the Chicken BBQ Sub! Probably the best I ever had.
  • Nicholas T.heart icon on user image
    Nicholas TinsleyJanuary 12, 2017
    Been here 50+ times
    Awesome sandwiches! Line moves quickly.
  • Melinda G.
    Melinda GreenOctober 10, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Can't decide? You can't go wrong with the Chicken Salad, the hands-down BEST in the city.
  • Daniel T.
    Daniel TewfikSeptember 17, 2014
    Get a large and split it amongst two. Still ginormous.
  • Tom F.
    Tom FortierOctober 2, 2013
    The chicken pesto sandwich, 15 years since my first and it's as good as ever!
  • Andrew G.
    Andrew GravesJuly 11, 2010
    Try a chix salad sub with the works, and if the weather is nice bring it over to Long Wharf to people watch. A very good, but cheap, lunch option.
  • Will H.
    Will HughesOctober 29, 2014
    You have to get the meatball sub its killer!
  • Tyler G.
    Tyler GuertinMarch 11, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Really can't go wrong. Italian's Italian is great. Make sure to add hots + pickles.
  • Donald D.
    Donald DenningSeptember 27, 2011
    best steak and cheese sandwich in town. better than anything I had in philadelphia
  • Kevin L.
    Kevin LiuJuly 22, 2013
    Order a large only if you want leftovers for dinner, and then some. You've been warned.
  • Craig C.
    Craig CollinsDecember 10, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Only place where ten dollars buys you lunch AND dinner with a bag of chips and soda.
  • Christian M.
    Christian MillerMarch 15, 2010
    Think of what you want to order before you arrive. The place gets busy during lunchtime but it's very fast paced and it's easy to get overwhelmed.
  • Derek J.
    Derek JichaJune 9, 2011
    State street special is awesome. One of Boston's best places for lunch.
  • Mike D.heart icon on user image
    Mike DAugust 28, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Don't think, just get the chicken salad.
  • Jeff B.heart icon on user image
    Jeff ByrnesMarch 1, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Know what you want before you walk in!
  • Boston R.
    Boston RedditJanuary 2, 2012
    $7.50 gets you a 20oz soda, a bag of chips, and a large sandwich.
  • Chris H.
    Chris HazeltonOctober 14, 2010
    Chicken salad with a little hots. A little cheap on the cheese, but still a great deal.
  • Kari
    KariOctober 14, 2011
    Best subs fresh and the prices cant get any better.
  • Jamie Q.
    Jamie QuinnJuly 18, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    If you don't like to be rushed and don't like loud noises, you may want stay away. But the sandwiches are SO GOOD!!
  • Mack Q.heart icon on user image
    Mack QuigleyFebruary 5, 2013
    Cheap sandwiches and fast service!
  • Melissa C.heart icon on user image
    Melissa ChaiFebruary 20, 2021
    Chicken salad sandwich
  • TImheart icon on user image
    TImApril 4, 2015
    Chicken salad is thebomb.com!
  • Kristen F.
    Kristen FritzApril 15, 2011
    This place is the best and cheap for how much food they give you!
  • Amelia F.
    Amelia FriedmanSeptember 2, 2015
    Best chicken salad sandwich around
  • Dave G.heart icon on user image
    Dave GreenJuly 13, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Went away for a year and a half, never forgot Al's chicken salad!
  • Michelle B.
    Michelle BuchmanDecember 27, 2012
    Really good eggplant parm subs!
  • Jessie D.
    Jessie DNovember 29, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Have exact change ready and be ready to order. It will make your life easier!
  • Claretny C.
    Claretny CalzadaFebruary 26, 2014
    Steak Pizzaiola. You just have to.
  • Pete K.
    Pete KaneJuly 20, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Awesome sandwiches - go for the small though. The large should be called huge.
  • Michele F.
    Michele FordOctober 15, 2013
    Awesome!! Tell Louise to do the michael Jackson haha
  • Elizabeth C.
    Elizabeth CaffreyMay 18, 2012
    Have to add my vote for the chicken salad!!!!
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