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Overall Total Score
4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 3601 reviews

What EateryROW likes about Defonte's Sandwich Shop:
When you think of Red Hook, Brooklyn, chances are you'll envision the Fairway and its surrounding area. But just a few blocks away towards the BQE lies a different side of Red Hook - one with housing projects, taxi repair depots, and a liquor store that boasts being the cleanest bulletproof liquor store in Brooklyn. This is the pre-gentrification Red Hook, and it is here that you'll find Defonte's, nestled on the gro... View all feedback.

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Restaurantji
4.5 ★ from 463 reviews
Dean
03.07.2024 - 15:51

Great and friendly atmosphere the young man who does the videos is one funny characterWho does a great job promoting the business

Ylli
03.07.2024 - 15:51

Grabbed a couple of sandwiches before I went to work for myself and my pals at work.. And Defontes Did not disappoint..

Vilma
03.07.2024 - 15:51

Great sandwich, didn't care to much for the macaroni salad or cole slaw, to much vinegar for my taste buds, and a little tent or something to protect from the e...

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Cristina
03.07.2024 - 15:51

My favorite sandwich place in the entire city. Every time I go, I get the Roast Pork Special. Not too far of a walk from the subway. I like to get my sandwich a...

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Luke
03.07.2024 - 15:51

A decent sandwich except there was some worker chugging a twisted tea in the corner and he smelt like **** and vomit.

Menu
4.8 ★ from 10 reviews
Zechariah
07.07.2022 - 09:54

After years of trying their sandwiches the Roast Pork Special is still my all-time favorite. On Fridays they make fried shrimp and both the Po'boy and Parmigian...

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Camden
07.07.2022 - 09:54

Best sandwich shop round. it's a bit expensive, but it's worth every penny.

Ressie
07.07.2022 - 09:54

No antique school Italian deli. got the brooklyn boy (Hähnchen-Schnell, fresh mozz, prosciutto, vodka sauce served on an amazing Sesam-Loaf)Two sizes, large (15...

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Спасоје
07.07.2022 - 09:54

What can I say about defontes others than it's just incredible? when I was in brooklyn for the first time for work and looking for a quick bite. Months later I...

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Vallie
07.07.2022 - 09:54

Came here after seeing the review from Belli, it was a great sandwich, nowhere near as full as the reviews from belli though. Flavorful and big enough for 1 per...

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Int Restaurants
4.6 ★ from 2155 reviews
John
21.07.2023 - 06:57

Super delicious sandwiches. The small ones are gigantic. In Red Hook.

Maddie
21.07.2023 - 06:57

This is a very traditional deli and the crowd is always very friendly. We love standing in the back to eat and chat. The pastrami is some of the best we’ve ever...

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Tamar
21.07.2023 - 06:57

Cute traditional old style Italian deli. Super sweet friendly staff. The eggplant parm was out of this world. I wish the mozzarella basil was more flavorful. Th...

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Michael
21.07.2023 - 06:57

Best sandwich shop around. It's a little expensive but it's worth every penny.

EateryROW
21.07.2023 - 06:57

When you think of Red Hook, Brooklyn, chances are you'll envision the Fairway and its surrounding area. But just a few blocks away towards the BQE lies a differ...

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Sirved
4.3 ★ from 3 reviews
Z
16.01.2024 - 17:32

I ordered a small Joey D sandwich and it turned out to be quite large. I found it lacking in flavor and next time I will choose a dish with peppers or some spic...

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Renee
16.01.2024 - 17:32

Defonte's in Brooklyn is hands down the best sandwich shop in the area! The bread they use is spectacular and really makes a difference in the sandwiches. In my...

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Electronics
16.01.2024 - 17:32

I really love this place, but I wish they would give me double the amount of meat when I order a real NYC Italian combo. The regular portion is good too, but I...

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Gastroranking-us
4.3 ★ from 970 reviews

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