Sam LaGrassa's - iconic downtown deli

Sam LaGrassa's deli at 44 Province Street opened in 1968 and became famous for its roast beef, corned beef, and signature sandwiches, drawing both local workers and visitors to downtown Boston. The deli's longstanding presence and high-profile sandwiches have made it a frequently cited example of Boston's mid-20th-century and contemporary deli culture. Sam LaGrassa's is often referenced in guides and histories of Boston's food scene as an emblematic sandwich shop.