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The Original John's Deli

Sandwich Spot, Deli, and Italian Restaurant$$$$

Gravesend, Brooklyn

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"Try the Hot Roast Beef Hero - With mutz and gravy."(4 Tips)
"The "midnight gravy" in the hot roast beef with mutz and gravy..."(4 Tips)
"Best roast beef and gravy sandwich in brooklyn!! SUBWAYY"(2 Tips)
"Best roast beef sandwich in the city!"(4 Tips)

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Tarah FeinbergNovember 22, 2014
The roast beef sub with midnight gravy is as good as they say. Perfectly toasted bread, soft delicious meat and that gravy is heaven.
Mike ChauFebruary 9, 2013
Try the Hot Roast Beef Hero - With mutz and gravy. I was initially terrified of this black gravy and it doesn't look particularly appetizing, but it was incredibly good.
Jose TaverasMay 20, 2023
Best roast beef hero. Best flavor, great quality and the gravy is a must. First time there and all I can say is that I will be back for more again.
ErndogFebruary 26, 2016
Been here 25+ times
Try to know what you want before going on line to order. Waiting can be long pending how crowded it is. Worth the wait.
Kirill KukuruzaMay 7, 2016
Been here 25+ times
One of my favorite places in Brooklyn. Roast beef on a hero is amazing
Eric HoNovember 23, 2014
Roast beef sandwich will give you a boner. Best sandwich.
Village VoiceAugust 4, 2014
Nothing in the borough is quite as challenging as the roast beef hero at John's – masses of warm, pink meat on a crusty hero, topped with melting slices of mozzarella and gobbed with a midnight gravy. Read more
BruceJanuary 26, 2022
Johnny Roast beef is sooooo phenomenal I swear everything about is a master piece.
Kevin SkobacSeptember 23, 2014
I might even skip L&B for a chance to eat the incredible roast beef sandwich again, loaded with mozzarella, gravy, and grilled onions.
Noah XifrJuly 24, 2013
Everybody talks gravy this, roast beef that here. Try the MEATBALL PARM ON A ROLL, it is simply the best damn meatball sandwich.
Louis MattaJuly 20, 2015
The best place to get a hero in Brooklyn. Due to that reputation the lines are insane at prime time.
Perry BalagurOctober 14, 2016
Love their shrimp parmigiana. Available only on Fridays.
LuneiryaAugust 21, 2010
Best roast beef sandwich in the city! I must admit though the actual beef is nothing to go crazy for as I like my beef a little more on the red side. But the gravy, oh the gravy! Its orgasmic!
Christina LiewSeptember 18, 2015
As a vegetarian, their eggplant parm is 🙌🏻
Carlo CostanzoNovember 26, 2013
Get the Toast Beef Gravy even if you get Turkey. Liquid Black Gold.
Carole SheerAugust 18, 2016
Eggplant, roast beef, chicken...everything!!
nymagJuly 27, 2010
The "midnight gravy" in the hot roast beef with mutz and gravy sandwich - one of our 101 Best Sandwiches in NY – is the stuff of legend. Read more
Reina AyalaDecember 16, 2014
Roast Beef (mouth watering). Yummy!
Athina FascianellaMarch 23, 2011
If there ever was a food I craved more then life it's john's roast beef and mozzarella with gravy. Delicious.
Ed DeMeoAugust 2, 2013
Get extra gravy on the side for the roast beef sandwich
Billy SaltsAugust 16, 2023
Johnny Roast Beef!
Kirill KukuruzaJune 15, 2015
Been here 25+ times
Roast beef hero
Mike ChauFebruary 9, 2013
Try the Rice Ball - With sauce, meat and peas
Vanessa LoveNovember 14, 2010
AMAZING!!!! Must have the roast beef with cheese and the gravy is a must! Makes the sanwhich!
Sarah ChoAugust 23, 2011
always get a side of the midnight gravy with your hot beef sammich. always.
EricaAugust 13, 2012
hands down the best gravy, possibly any where.
Mirasita DePenaSeptember 9, 2016
That roast beef was like heaven on my taste buds
AlexMarch 31, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Roast beef, fresh mozz, onions and pour on the 'black gold'. Come on a weekend and grab some boneless buffalo wings. Read more
Alex WinetskyOctober 7, 2013
Best roast beef with gravy
Don BodonJuly 7, 2016
Chicken parmigiano hero
SandiSecretsAugust 6, 2013
Cranky Frankie at the counter is not a very happy person. Or I pissed him off...
JiMz $March 16, 2011
Best roast beef and gravy sandwich in brooklyn!! SUBWAYY
Edgar GerikSeptember 1, 2011
Home made food and sandwiches.
Will CNovember 2, 2013
Best roast beef.
Madeline CastellanoApril 16, 2014
For a cheep lunch this is not the place to eat.
Lee DavidApril 16, 2012
friday srimp parm heros the goods
Pierce PucketteMarch 25, 2013
Been here 50+ times
Never disappoints!
Lee DavidApril 16, 2012
turkey tuesday oh yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
FoodspottingDecember 27, 2010
Try the Roast Beef Sub

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