The Original John's Deli

The Original John's Deli

Sandwich Spot, Deli, and Italian Restaurant$$$$
Gravesend, Brooklyn
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    Mike C.
    "Try the Hot Roast Beef Hero - With mutz and gravy."(4 Tips)
    nymag
    "The "midnight gravy" in the hot roast beef with mutz and gravy..."(4 Tips)
    JiMz $.
    "Best roast beef and gravy sandwich in brooklyn!! SUBWAYY"(2 Tips)
    Luneirya
    "Best roast beef sandwich in the city!"(4 Tips)
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  • Tarah F.heart icon on user image
    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 C.
    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.
  • Erndogheart icon on user image
    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.
  • Jose T.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Kirill K.heart icon on user image
    Kirill KukuruzaMay 7, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    One of my favorite places in Brooklyn. Roast beef on a hero is amazing
  • Eric H.
    Eric HoNovember 23, 2014
    Roast beef sandwich will give you a boner. Best sandwich.
  • Kevin S.
    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 X.
    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.
  • Bruceheart icon on user image
    BruceJanuary 26, 2022
    Johnny Roast beef is sooooo phenomenal I swear everything about is a master piece.
  • Village Voice
    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
  • Luneirya
    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!
  • Louis M.heart icon on user image
    Louis MattaJuly 20, 2015
    The best place to get a hero in Brooklyn. Due to that reputation the lines are insane at prime time.
  • Christina L.heart icon on user image
    Christina LiewSeptember 18, 2015
    As a vegetarian, their eggplant parm is 🙌🏻
  • nymag
    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
  • Perry B.heart icon on user image
    Perry BalagurOctober 14, 2016
    Love their shrimp parmigiana. Available only on Fridays.
  • Carole S.heart icon on user image
    Carole SheerAugust 18, 2016
    Eggplant, roast beef, chicken...everything!!
  • Ed D.
    Ed DeMeoAugust 2, 2013
    Get extra gravy on the side for the roast beef sandwich
  • Reina A.heart icon on user image
    Reina AyalaDecember 16, 2014
    Roast Beef (mouth watering). Yummy!
  • Athina F.
    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.
  • Carlo C.
    Carlo CostanzoNovember 26, 2013
    Get the Toast Beef Gravy even if you get Turkey. Liquid Black Gold.
  • Sarah C.
    Sarah ChoAugust 23, 2011
    always get a side of the midnight gravy with your hot beef sammich. always.
  • Mike C.
    Mike ChauFebruary 9, 2013
    Try the Rice Ball - With sauce, meat and peas
  • Vanessa L.
    Vanessa LoveNovember 14, 2010
    AMAZING!!!! Must have the roast beef with cheese and the gravy is a must! Makes the sanwhich!
  • Alex
    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
  • Billy S.
    Billy SaltsAugust 16, 2023
    Johnny Roast Beef!
  • Kirill K.heart icon on user image
    Kirill KukuruzaJune 15, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Roast beef hero
  • Ericaheart icon on user image
    EricaAugust 13, 2012
    hands down the best gravy, possibly any where.
  • Don B.heart icon on user image
    Don BodonJuly 7, 2016
    Chicken parmigiano hero
  • Alex W.
    Alex WinetskyOctober 7, 2013
    Best roast beef with gravy
  • Mirasita D.heart icon on user image
    Mirasita DePenaSeptember 9, 2016
    That roast beef was like heaven on my taste buds
  • JiMz $.
    JiMz $March 16, 2011
    Best roast beef and gravy sandwich in brooklyn!! SUBWAYY
  • Will C.
    Will CNovember 2, 2013
    Best roast beef.
  • Edgar G.
    Edgar GerikSeptember 1, 2011
    Home made food and sandwiches.
  • Madeline C.
    Madeline CastellanoApril 16, 2014
    For a cheep lunch this is not the place to eat.
  • SandiSecrets
    SandiSecretsAugust 6, 2013
    Cranky Frankie at the counter is not a very happy person. Or I pissed him off...
  • Lee D.
    Lee DavidApril 16, 2012
    friday srimp parm heros the goods
  • Pierce P.heart icon on user image
    Pierce PucketteMarch 25, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Never disappoints!
  • Lee D.
    Lee DavidApril 16, 2012
    turkey tuesday oh yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  • Foodspotting
    FoodspottingDecember 27, 2010
    Try the Roast Beef Sub
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