Subs in Boca are a serious commitment. You’re either hitting a Mizner lunch spot or braving Federal Highway for a parking spot that doesn't exist.

So trust me, I did the work. I ate a comically huge chicken cutlet at AJ’s and a legendary pastrami Reuben at Beauregard’s, and I still had room for a jumbo croissant.

The range here runs from a French oasis making the best baguettes in Florida to a no-frills deli with unmatched corned beef hash. Your stomach will hate you.

Your taste buds will throw a parade.

AJ's Italian Deli

Highlights
Huge subs, great bread
Crispy, home-style chicken cutlets
Fresh portions, welcoming staff
Solid lunch spot in Mizner

I stopped into AJ's for lunch near Mizner. The subs are huge. Like, comically huge. Great bread that holds everything together. I went with the chicken cutlet. Crispy. Home-style. Tastes like someone's nonna made it. Portions are fresh, and the staff actually seems happy to see you. That's rare. It's a solid lunch spot. Nothing fancy. Just a good, honest sub. I left full and weirdly optimistic. I'll be back. Probably next week.

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Capitini's Italian Deli and Catering West

Highlights
Huge portions, shareable subs
Philly cheesesteak scores 100/10
Hot honey wings are addictive
Fresh, clean, welcoming spot
Great value for the price

Capitini's West is a dangerous place. The portions are shareable. You'll want to share. Then you'll take half home and eat it at 11 p.m. The Philly cheesesteak is a 100/10. I don't make the rules. It's just that good. Hot honey wings? Addictive. I ate too many. No regrets. The place is fresh and clean. Welcoming, too. And the price is right. Great value for what you get. This is the kind of spot you tell your friends about, then pretend you didn't so they don't crowd it.

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The Boca Beach House

Highlights
Brunch drinks are not watered down
Jumbo croissant is truly Jumbo
Seasoned home fries are essential
Exceptional service every single time
All-star ratings across the board

The Boca Beach House surprised me. Brunch drinks that aren't watered down? In this economy? The jumbo croissant is truly jumbo. It's like a pillow made of butter. Seasoned home fries are essential. Don't skip them. Service is exceptional. Every single time. I've been three times now. All-star ratings across the board. It's not a sub joint, but they set the bar for what a good meal feels like. Relaxed. Tasty. Consistent. I left with a tan and a full stomach.

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Top Hat Deli

Highlights
Authentic New York deli experience
Massive portions worth splitting
Impossibly fast, fresh service
Expert staff like Brian
Classic big-flavor breakfasts

Top Hat Deli is a New York transplant. And it shows. Authentic deli experience. Massive portions. I made the mistake of ordering a full sandwich for myself. Don't. Split it. The service is impossibly fast. Fresh, too. There's an expert staff. Ask for Brian. He knows what's up. Classic big-flavor breakfasts are their thing. I had corned beef hash and eggs. It hit the spot. The place hums with energy. Old-school feel. The kind of spot where everyone knows the drill. Now I do too.

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Gourmet Market

Highlights
French imports done right
Best baguettes in Florida
Sandwiches that truly transport
Premium foie gras selection
Garlic butter worth splurging

Gourmet Market is a French oasis. French imports done right. The best baguettes in Florida. I'm not exaggerating. Crackly crust. Soft inside. Sandwiches that truly transport you. I had one with ham and butter. Simple. Perfect. They have premium foie gras. I splurged. Worth it. The garlic butter is a must-buy. I put it on everything now. The market feels like a tiny slice of Paris. Cluttered in a good way. You'll wander. You'll buy too much. You'll be happy about it.

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Tomasso's Pizza & Subs

Highlights
Huge pizzas, plentiful toppings
Garlic rolls are best ever
Staff treats you like family
Cozy counter, good conversation
Hot food, homey vibe

Tomasso's Pizza & Subs is a neighborhood gem. Not hidden. Just genuine. Huge pizzas. Toppings piled on. The garlic rolls are the best I've ever had. Better than the pizza, honestly. The staff treats you like family. They remember your order. The cozy counter invites conversation. I chatted with a retired guy about fishing. Hot food. Homey vibe. This is the place you go when you want comfort. The sub I had was generous. Fresh bread. Good meat. No fuss. Just a great, honest meal. I left feeling full and seen.

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Côte France

Highlights
Impossibly good imported ham
Best iced mocha outside Montreal
Secret French salad dressing
Brie baguette perfection
Royal Palm Place charm

Côte France is charming. Royal Palm Place charm. Imported ham that is impossibly good. I don't know how they get it. It's silky. Salty. Perfect. The brie baguette is perfection. Warm bread, melted brie, a little sweetness. The best iced mocha outside Montreal. Trust me. I've tested this. They have a secret French salad dressing. I tried to guess the ingredients. Failed. It's tangy and rich. I want to bathe in it. The whole place feels like a quick trip abroad. Small. Intimate. Wonderful.

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New York Marina Deli

Highlights
Corned beef hash is unmatched
Old-school, no-frills charm
Hidden inside plaza seating
Outdoor and indoor options
Parking is a breeze

New York Marina Deli is old-school. No frills. I love it. The corned beef hash is unmatched. Crispy edges. Tender middle. It's the benchmark now. The spot is hidden inside a plaza. You'll find it. There's patio seating and indoor options. Both fine. Parking is a breeze. That's rare in Boca. I sat outside. Watched the world go by. The sandwich was simple. Pastrami on rye. Mustard. It worked. The no-frills charm is real. This is a place for purists. I appreciate it.

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Beauregard's Fine Meats & Butchery

Highlights
Pastrami Reuben is legendary
Generous portions, fresh ingredients
Friendly, knowledgeable staff
Premium meats and specialty goods
Old-school charm, modern quality

Beauregard's Fine Meats is a butcher shop with a sub game. The pastrami Reuben is legendary. I heard the hype. I doubted. I was wrong. It's stacked. Tender pastrami. Melty cheese. Thousand island slathered on. Generous portions. Fresh ingredients. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. They know their meats. Premium cuts. Specialty goods. Old-school charm meets modern quality. I grabbed a sausage to take home. Also great. This is the place for a serious sandwich. Not for the faint of heart. Go hungry.

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Living Green Cafe - Boca

Highlights
Fluffy eggs, pressed perfectly
Gluten-free bread that fools you
Breakfast burrito worth returning for
Friendly service, welcoming atmosphere
Hot food with serious flavor

Living Green Cafe surprised me. I expected rabbit food. I got real flavor. The eggs are fluffy. Pressed perfectly into a breakfast burrito. That burrito is worth returning for. Seriously. It's hot. It's hearty. The gluten-free bread fools you. I couldn't tell the difference. That's a compliment. The service is friendly. The vibe is welcoming. Nothing pretentious. Just good, hot food with serious flavor. I'll be back. Maybe not for the greens. Definitely for that burrito.

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BagelWorks

Highlights
Fresh when dining in
Terrible takeout consistency
Friendly staff and service
Plenty of indoor seating
Bagels hit or miss

BagelWorks is a mixed bag. Literally. Dine in? Fresh. Bagels are still warm. Takeout? Terrible. I've gotten stale bagels more than once. It's frustrating. The staff is great. Friendly. Helpful. Plenty of indoor seating. That's a plus. But the bagels themselves are hit or miss. One day, a perfect everything bagel. The next, a hockey puck. I want to love this place. It has the bones. The consistency isn't there. If you go, eat in. Skip the to-go. It's a gamble otherwise. I'll still go back. I'm an optimist.

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Boca Hideaway

Highlights
Great food, fun games
Cold drinks, welcoming locals
Bingo night family fun
Karaoke and trivia nights
Perfect spot to relax

Boca Hideaway is exactly that. A hideaway. Great food. Fun games. I played darts. Lost badly. Cold drinks. Welcoming locals. They'll chat you up. Bingo night is family fun. I won a plastic dinosaur. Karaoke and trivia nights are a blast. Very loud. The perfect spot to relax. Nothing fancy. Just a good time. The sandwich I had was solid. Fresh turkey. Crisp lettuce. It's not a gourmet sub. It's a comfortable one. That's the point. You come for the vibe. You stay for the games. Good stuff.

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