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Boston Area's Best Roast Beef

Sometimes there is nothing better than a good roast beef sandwich. Whether you like your sandwich with sauce, mayonnaise, and cheese, or just with roast beef, it is hard to deny the appeal of a roast beef on a beautiful summer day. Here are some of the best roast beef subs and sandwiches in the Boston area.
Roast Beast
Roast Beast (Photo by Roast Beast/Facebook)

Roast Beast
1080 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02215
Allston/Brighton
(617) 877-8690

With a name like this, the place has some expectations to live up, and Roast Beast does not disappoint. The place does one thing, and does it well. They are praised for having the best roast beef (or beast as they call it) sandwich that you will ever have. When ordering a sandwich, you pick the meat, size, type of bun, and condiments. All this combines to give you your own perfectly customized sandwich. It all comes at a good price too, with a regular coming at $6, a large at $8, and a mega at $10.

Peter's Super Beef
1485 N Shore Rd
Revere, MA 02151
(781) 286-5610

Kelly's Roast Beef may be the pride of Revere, but ask any resident where the best roast beef is and they'll point you to Peter's Super Beef. This little shop has a great roast beef for around $8. Try a roast beef sub or sandwich or go all out with the gigantic "Super Beef." Parking can be a little spotty so don't be afraid to call in your order before showing up. It is also a very short walk away from Revere Beach and Revere Beach station on the Blue Line. Be sure to bring cash though, as this family run business doesn't take credit or debit.

Sam Lagrassa's
Sam Lagrassa's (Photo by SamLagrassas.com)

Sam Lagrassa's
44 Province St
Boston, MA 02108
Downtown
(617) 357-6861

Sam Lagrassa's is one of the best all-around sandwich shops in Boston, and its roast beef maintains that standard. There are actually two delicious roast beef options on their menu. For just a classic roast beef sandwich you can get the "Aged Black Angus Roast Beef" for $10.95, or if you're feeling a little more daring you can grab a "Roast Beef Blues" sub for $11.95. This delicious sandwich comes on an Italian Sesame Roll with horseradish, caramelized onions and crumbled blue cheese dressing.

Back Bay Sandwich
Back Bay Sandwich (Photo By Back Bay Sandwich/ Facebook)

Back Bay Sandwich
31 St James Ave
Boston, MA 02116
Back Bay
(617) 451-1561

Back Bay Sandwich is a good spot to grab a great sandwich for lunch. This place has a lot of superb options and a casual feel to it. Back Bay Sandwich really scores when it comes to price. Stop by at lunch and get a great roast beef for $6.25. There is plenty of room inside to sit down and enjoy your meal, or you can take it on the go.

Royal Roast Beef & Seafood
Royal Roast Beef & Seafood (Photo by royalroastbeef.com)

Royal Roast Beef & Seafood
752 Bennington St
Boston, MA 02128
East Boston
(617) 567-7779

Royal Roast Beef & Seafood is another great option for a roast beef sub or sandwich. This spot on Bennington St. offers a lot of parking as it has its own private lot for customers. But most importantly, it has a solid roast beef sandwich. If your feeling hungry, get the "Super Roast Beef" for only $5.50. One of the best things about this sandwich is that it is served on an Onion Roll, which really adds to the flavor. If that doesn't sound appealing, grab a "Regular Roast Beef," which comes on a seeded roll for only $4.50, or a "Junior Roast Beef," which comes on a regular roll. They also offer a roast beef sub for $6.25.

Bobby Driscoll is a student at Franklin Pierce University. He is currently interning at CBS Boston for the Summer of 2013.

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