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Al's State Street Cafe
Sandwich Spot$$$$
Financial District, Boston
"State street special is awesome."(3 Tips)
"$7.50 gets you a 20oz soda, a bag of chips, and a large sandwich."(3 Tips)
"Perfect cheap option for a lunch break sub, worth every penny!"(8 Tips)"You gotta try the Chicken BBQ Sub! Probably the best I ever had."(18 Tips)
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Jeane DodsonOctober 7, 2017A good deli sandwich combo (12” sub, chips and drink) for $8.50. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Subs were delicious!
Joe RussoOctober 8, 2014Great 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 SchuhMay 11, 2017Great 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 NolanAugust 5, 2016Any 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 MavričekAugust 27, 2019I like the cold sandwiches, especially the roast beef, turkey or the state street special. Bread is soft and delicious. Service is very fast.
Emma Mcentyre MerrickFebruary 23, 2017This place is amazing. Great ambience and diverse menu. I'm ordering the vegetarian sub. Will return here again soon.
Jake SmithJuly 26, 2012The 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 AlixJuly 7, 2014The chicken salad sandwich is the best I've ever had. I get mine with provolone, pickles, and salt & pepper. 💪
Jeremy KrantzAugust 20, 2014One of Boston's best lunch spots, they offer big, fresh subs and salads. Quick and affordable.
The hot subs are quicker than the cold subs. Best value in the financial district and very good to boot.
The State St special is a fantastic sandwich, and since the large will last two meals, the price is definitely worth it.
Vincent CardinaleNovember 28, 2012Awesome little place with delicious meatball sub. Probably the best I've eaten and for so cheap! Def. will be back again
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!!!
Kyle PsatyJune 22, 2011PerkStreet 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.
Chicken salad always hits the spot with lettuce, tomato and hots. Delicious :) and the best chicken salad in Boston.
Matt BarberSeptember 23, 2016Have your order ready because once you are at the front, they are fast!
El DoostyOctober 6, 2014Good eats for a good price. Quick and easy while running around being a tourist.
Steak and cheese bomb with mayo is bomb! Also, chicken salad sub is the best in Boston.
Can't decide? You can't go wrong with the Chicken Salad, the hands-down BEST in the city.
Tom FortierOctober 2, 2013The chicken pesto sandwich, 15 years since my first and it's as good as ever!
Andrew GravesJuly 11, 2010Try 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.
Really can't go wrong. Italian's Italian is great. Make sure to add hots + pickles.
Donald DenningSeptember 27, 2011best steak and cheese sandwich in town. better than anything I had in philadelphia
Kevin LiuJuly 22, 2013Order a large only if you want leftovers for dinner, and then some. You've been warned.
Only place where ten dollars buys you lunch AND dinner with a bag of chips and soda.
Christian MillerMarch 15, 2010Think 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.
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!!
Chris HazeltonOctober 14, 2010Chicken salad with a little hots. A little cheap on the cheese, but still a great deal.
Went away for a year and a half, never forgot Al's chicken salad!
Have exact change ready and be ready to order. It will make your life easier!
Awesome sandwiches - go for the small though. The large should be called huge.
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Al's State Street Cafe
112 State St (btwn Chatham Row & Merchant's Row)
Boston, MA 02109
United States
Boston, MA 02109
United States
Closed until 10:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 10:30 AM–6:00 PM
- Sat
- 10:30 AM–4:00 PM
(617) 720-5555
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Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
No
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