Farmer In The Deli

This deli has been around since I was in public school (early 70’s). I live across town and I drive here if I want a sandwich. Always consistent. Never disappoints!! The line may be long. But WAIT!! It’ll be worth it. I Promise 🥰 I get my sandwich “chopped’ this is honey turkey, Swiss cheese, let, tom, onions, pickles, sweet peppers, mayo, black pepper, oil, and vinegar. I like to spread some on a good artisanal cracker..

To true Fort Greene Brooklynites this place is called "Lauros". When I was a kid in the late 80's & you wanted a sandwich, especially when you were going on a school trip... this is where everyone went. They've been around forever and after living in a few areas of Brooklyn but visiting several, they are still the best place to get a deli sandwich. Most of the time there is a line for sandwiches so be prepared, but trust and believe it is well worth it. They are not cheap with your ingredients or toppings & you can get your sandwich regular or "chopped". (Chopped means they take the ingredients of your sandwich turkey, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, mayo etc... and expertly chop & mix it up in front of you before putting it on the bread. If you don't want bread you can put it in a container.) It costs about $8 and you won't be disappointed. I don't know the last time I didn't get my sandwich chopped. It makes such a difference in the way the ingredients meld together & I always tip them because they do such a good job.

If you're from near Downtown Brooklyn or the Clinton Hill area, you already know this is THE sandwich place. If you're above a certain age, "Lauro's" (original name) is where you go when you want a hero sandwich. Day or night. Unless you go at an odd hour be prepared to wait. The sandwich will be worth the wait though. Carnivores will not be asking, "Where's the meat in this sandwich? "