Sal, Kris, & Charlie’s Deli

da bomb
nuff said!!!

Best subs in the Astoria area with the best prices. Subs taste great, high quality ingredients. Love this place!

Got the bomb and it is outstanding. It is a very generously sized hero on half a loaf of Italian bread. It has basically everything on it. All different kinds of meat and cheese and so on. Very delicious and filling. Very reasonably priced for the city as well.

This deli has the biggest baddest freshest most delicious sandwich in all of queens !!! So good ! Get you sandwich fast in and out !
Taste is 5 stars !!!

My brother got a job in NYC so my mom and I came to search out an apartment for him. The first place we checked out we decided to rent and it was only a few blocks away. Hungry from our flight in that morning, we needed something close, something delicious, and something truly New York.
We hit the jackpot when we stumbled into this place. After seeing the size of the sandwiches, we decided to split one and were completely stuffed. It was absolutely delicious. The price is unbeatable too.
My brother has been in NYC for about seven or eight months now and I still ask him about «the sandwich place» (as it’s affectionately known in our household) and demand he go get a sandwich on my behalf.
I’ll be sure to stop in the next time I’m in town.
BEST DELI EVER!

The Bomb is probably the best sandwich I’ve ever had. It is well made with all fresh ingredients and all of them makes really nice combination in a bite. One problematic thing is that they are so huge so it is very tough to eat. I bet there aren’t many people can finish this in one shot. Half of it makes me really full. I had to save other half for tomorrow.
Price of the bomb was raise to $ 9.50 + tax now. It was $ 10.31 including tax. I will definitely come back for this even it take 25 min+ for my trip to work — because it is worth it. They only take cash.

I’ve been to some solid sub places in the past, and this place ranks just as high if not higher.
Cash only.
The line can be long during lunch time, but that’s because its so popular.
There is not any seating inside, take out style.
The quality of meat and the amount of meat on each sub is excellent.
I recommend either the bomb or the Italian, but be prepared for a food coma shortly after.
Overall — best sub place in the area.

Number one hero in the city, reminiscent of the corner deli hero you used to be able to find just about anywhere in the city, but sadly has become greatly endangered due to a number of countless factors. If you’ve never been, hop to it!
Remember:
— they’re cash only;
— what your guy behind the counter looks like so you can keep track of your order status;
— that it gets wicked crowded.

I cannot even begin with how much I love this place. I have been craving a fat, Italian sub since I moved to Astoria. THIS place has finally quenched my desire to eat gigantic quantities of cured meats on freshly cooked loaves of bread. Trust me, this is a place you need to go if you haven’t already. You can either makes your own, or choose from their menu. I highly recommend the Bomb if you are wanting to go full monty (and have a partner to eat it with). If you just want a nice sandwich with prosciutto, pepperoni, salami, mortadella, lettuce, tomato, and onion (with oil and vinegar), then the Italian will work just fine!
Prices are also spot on with the amount of meat and pure quantity of food that is provided in one sandwich. I eat my fair weight in food– and this is about 2 meals for me. Superb quality, gritty in all the best ways, and a true gem in Astoria.

The best classic sandwich spot in NYC, located conveniently in Astoria, this institution is… wait for it… The BOMB! Cash only to boot!
As you may have heard, they are famous for a sandwich called «The BOMB» which contains ham, turkey, roast beef, salami, mortadella, American, Swiss and Provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, hot peppers, pickle peppers, mustard, mayo, oil and vinegar, salt and pepper. This big hunk of a sandwich expertly crafted on a crusty, airy, pillowy fresh baked italian bread. It is recommended to let the sandwich sit for about 15 minutes to let the juices and aromatics soak into the bread and meats before eating. Every bite you taste the perfect mix of bread, sour, salt, and sweet wonderfully textured with a gentle satisfying tear of each layer of goodness.
This is serious stuff and not for the faint of heart. The size looks overwhelming but once you take that first bite, it’s hard to stop. If you do have to save a piece, wrap it back in the parchment paper and it’s still good the next day, and oftentimes even more flavorful as the flavors get to marinade sitting in your refrigerator. So what are you waiting for? Check out this gem of a sandwich shop right now!

The bomb is THE BOMB! I did feel a little bloated from all the salt in the deli meats after I ate it, but it was well worth it. We had it to share between two people and one half was more than enough for myself (along with potato chips of course).
The price is great and the guys that work there are wonderful. They have a pretty good variety of drinks and chips that you can choose from. We went at a strange time so there was no line and it was quick.
The location is great and easily accessible from the N/​Q by the Astoria Ditmars stop.
Ca$h only

Can I tell you these are sandwiches for those who love to eat because these sandwiches are huge. When I looked at my sandwich I was shocked how long and it had a decent amount of meat in it. Not the skimpy sandwiches you expect.
My friend got The Bomb and it was huge. I had the pastrami sandwich. My husband had a ham and cheese sandwich. All good. Price was fair.

A friend of mine recommended this place to me and I’m glad he did. This place is so good specially when you are craving for nice and flavorful food. Came in with my bunch of friends and had good time here, the ambiance is great and the food too. Everyone there is very friendly.
Will definitely back !!

Word around these parts said there was a sammy called «The Bomb.» Rumor had it that it’s a happy little number straight from a meat lover’s shangri-​la. Well, I went to S.K.C’s Deli and put one of those suckers in my mouth and boy if the rumors aren’t dead on. There’s more meat on that thing then a Thanksgiving turkey. Imagine putting a large man’s arm in your mouth. But a really good tasting arm with hot peppers and salad dressing and… I think it’s time for round two… I’m going back.

It’s true, the Bomb is a biggie. It easily fed me and my bf while we were heading to the NY Aquarium. Do not attempt to eat this while driving. It will get messy as hell with the crumbs and sandwich juice landing everywhere. I love sandwiches and this one is easily likable because it has a lotta diff meats: D I thought overall it was iite but fb said he loves it.
Haven’t had a sandwich in a while and prolly again won’t for a while. It’s so filling but the flavor is nothing to go gaga over. I think it’s the size that makes the Bomb popular.

I’m not one to randomly insult the equipment size of other men. It’s not my business and it’s none of my concern anyway because I don’t (usually) do guys anyway (anymore) (except in summer). But the name of this deli speaks for itself about the junk sported (or hidden, I should say) by the male patrons. That’s why it’s called «Small, D**k, & Hardly» as in hardly-​worth-​mentioning, hardly-​noticeable, or hardly-​visible. Yep, it’s true. Gives the concept of a «tiny hidden gem where nobody ever goes» a whole new meaning.
What to get: The Bomb sandwich
What else: Everything is good here
What else: If you can defuse the bomb, you get your picture on the wall
Really?: No not really, do I look like f***ing Adam Richman to you?
If you think someone has just urinated in this sandwich shop while you’re waiting in line, its better to phone the cops *immediately*. In fact that’s how the shop got it’s name: «Smell, P*ss, & Callpolice.» So now you know. Just see that you do. Because this kind of thing is just unacceptable. Unless the person has been drinking a ton of water, in which case it won’t smell too bad so you may not even realize what it is. But that’s not the point. Moving on.
I came here because everyone and their mother says it’s the best sandwich this side of White Plains. I’m not sure why I mention White Plains, but I just did, so deal with it.
The name comes from the three world-​famous elite delis which S K & C is better than. «Stage, Katz & Arby’s.» Now you know.
My verdict on these sandwiches is:
— They are absolutely huge
— They are very tasty indeed
— They will feed a small family for hours or a single person for days
— Instead of giving food to a family, give them a farm so they can grown their o…
Oh sorry, I diverged into a commercial for a charity. My bad.
Lots of buzz words are associated with this Deli, hence the name. «Svelte, Kitsch & Chasté.» Sounds fancy, doesn’t it. Well The Bomb is anything but fancy, however it’s an explosion of flavour.
My verdict on this place in general:
— Amazing prices
— Wonderful service
— Ever-​so-​slightly overrated sandwiches but still absolutely awesome
— Did I mention I have a large (slap). Oh sorry. I told my review-​editor I wouldn’t keep mentioning my (slap). Damnit. Sorry. I won’t say the word (slap) again. Oww.
If you go to a gas station on your way here, I recommend «Shell, Kwik-​Fill & Chevron.»
Yes I do think it’s a tiny bit overrated because I thought Graham Ave Meats in The Bronx and a few other Italian-​style sandwiches I’ve had (maybe Bari in Chicago) were on a slightly higher level. Plus the bread here was yummy but I feel like it was a tiny bit dry and could have been even better. Still, I enjoyed the sandwich immensely. It did not keep very well and was awful the next day for leftovers (soggy and what not) so I recommend trying to eat it right away, or within an hour or two of purchase. And do not refrigerate it!
If you’re in the mood to get some snacks and put on some weight then you should know that 7 – 11 has a «Sale on Crisps & Chocolates.»
I think the gimmick here is size rather than taste. But that’s not to denigrate the taste. It’s absolutely wonderful. And huge. And especially huge. I’d definitely come back here for a sandwich and would try something different and smaller.
If you’re having car trouble then just «Stall, Clutch & Change-​oil.» That should do the trick.
But if you want to try the biggest sandwich in town, open in the wee hours of the morning and making their stuff with a big smile, fresh right in front of you with a lot of love, then you must try this Icon of Queens. It deserves all of the kudos it gets. And now that Graham Ave Meats is closed down (Brooklyn), it might even be a rival for the best Italian Sub Sandwich in town. Although G & S Salumeria also in Brooklyn will have words to say about that.
And I’m sorry for insulting the size of your wedding tackle in the first paragraph. I was wrong. It doesn’t stand for «Small, D**k, & Hardly» as in hardly-​worth-​mentioning, hardly-​noticeable, or hardly-​visible, meaning all the customers have small thingies.
No. On the contrary. It stands for «Shrivelled, Pr**k, & Gnarly» as in the most microscopic nasty stuff you’re ever likely to encounter. Meaning all the customers have small thingies.
But wait. I’m a customer here, too. So that means…
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo­oooo…

This place is still my favorite sandwich place in NYC!
There is always a line but they work very fast.
Know what you want and don’t wait until you get to the counter; hungry people are mean!
Parking is a challenge. Try the side streets and walk the extra block!
The Italian Combo is still my favorite. Rate ⁵⁄₅
Price is a little higher; still worth it!
They need a paper menus so the newbie can study it while waiting on line.
There is no tables or chairs. Eat in your car, at Astoria Park, and take it home.

If my landlord new how good this place was, he would have raised my rent.
These guys put deli in delicious.
I feel honored to live across the street from thee highest rated and most reviewed business in Astoria.
SK&C is a true trifecta in sandwich dining; affordable, high quality, and fast.
The experts behind the counter will help you order but if I may make a suggestion… try The bomb. You won’t be dissapointed.

TL;DR The Bomb, that is all.
I was straight bout to give this place a three star until I found out how cheap my brother got me The Bomb for. WTF! This humongous sandwich for that price? I thought Gentrification (with a capital G) prices reached Astoria? To give you an example I recently got a crap Turkey sandwich from some overpriced gentrifying signal sandwich shop in the Lower East side for over $ 11…it tasted like microwaved off brand deli turkey.
Now here’s Sal, Kris, & Charlie giving me the Bomb for like $ 8 which can feed two mortally obese people for lunch.
Do I know what was in the sandwich? I don’t know… some turkey, some ham, I think I saw some pastrami… probably some salami. Pretty sure a rapper can make a track about the sandwich and it’ll just be a list of deli meats (sorta like when Jay Z listed out a bunch of monsters on the Monster track). The point is a group of 4 homeless people can pool their money together and get a pretty good meal out of it. So if you’re homeless right now and in Astoria, Sal, Kris, & Charlie’s Deli is the place to be. It’s either here or Prosperity Dumpling in Chinatown for best value food in NYC. I can’t decide. I’d probably still pick Prosperity Dumpling.
Also The Bomb really reveals how much sodium is in deli meats. Not necessarily a good point… but it is for me cause it just means they were very generous with the meats. It will give a health eater a headache after eating this, cause I was reaching for a 2 liter bottle of coke while scarfing down this salt bomb. But the point is a person in poverty can have a filling meal.
I would also say they put too much of the sauce on the sandwich cause the meat would slip out (that’s what she said… yea I pre-​empted your sick mind). Do I know what sauce it was? Again, no… maybe thousand island, maybe chris’s sauce? who knows. There were times I just ate bread and sauce, and then would need a fork to eat the meat that fell out (god you have a dirty mind). But the point is a pauper could get a good meal.
Seriously…the point is a struggling New Yorker can get a filling meal for the cheap.

Never seen so many cold cuts in my life! Located in the heart of Astoria. There are no Bells & Whistles, just magnificent sandwiches. Huge portions for great prices. Also a nice selection of Cream Sodas!
What exactly is THE BOMB? Ham, turkey, salami, pepperoni, mortadella & Three kinds of cheese (American, Swiss, provolone) Topped with lettuce, tomato, onions, roasted peppers, vinegar, mustard & mayo, Layered perfectly on a Hero!
The hero is massive it’s literally the size of a grown man forearm! No exaggeration … For only $ 8.25… Every bite was a hungry mans
heaven, you can’t go wrong. There macaroni salad is banging only $ 3 bucks a pound. *This hero is no joke*
FYI: They also make 6 FOOT SUBS !