Brancaccio's Food Shop

Minimalistic Italian foods shop. The menu and food in the display case looked promising. I ordered a hero instead from the handwritten menu. There are a variety of egg sandwich options but I went the more classic route and opted for the chicken parmigiana. Service was quick and my order was ready within 10 minutes. The bread itself was good. However, as a whole, I’d say the chicken parmigiana sandwich was quite the opposite. Strangely, the sauce used for the sandwich was sweet. Yes, sweet—tasted somewhat like a sweetened version of Vodka sauce. As for the chicken, needed more breading. I may give this spot another try as other reviewers seem to have enjoyed their sandwich choice and I may have just come on an off day.

Brancaccio’s is one of those places that will make you feel like a New Yorker. This small, Windsor Terrace staple serves up legendary food (including a meatball sandwich, for which they are known) in addition to some specialty groceries and I believe they also do catering. This generational eatery will not disappoint, as my partner and I regularly walk over to grab sandwiches before making another pit stop at Steeplechase next door for some coffee. This is one of my favorite places in Brooklyn, in fact I’ll be strolling over there later today for one of those sandwiches I mentioned. They sell out, so you should go there now. Although they are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Legit magical, with no pomp or pretense. Joe and his crew have mastered the art of the sandwich, and the prepared food is also incredibly flavorful with a home-cooked feel. This is food thought out and made with love. Everything is consistently delicious, so you really can’t go wrong. I’m fortunate to live close enough for this be my regular lunch spot; the unfortunate part is I’m spoiled for life