346658 Wed Nov 29 16:17:33 -0800 2006 11 12 Boston Area 0 2055508 Just noticed it this morning on Bedford Street near Downtown Crossing. Not sure when it will be open. http://www.pressedsandwiches.com/ Wed Nov 29 16:17:33 -0800 2006 12638 DotDiner 1 2056182 They have a place on Oliver Street in the Financial District and I have tried them. They were Ok but for the money they were nothing spectacular. They seemed to lack some pizzaz or something. I still think Als is the best deal in this neck of the woods for 4.50 for a small that could feed 2! Wed Nov 29 19:52:36 -0800 2006 2055508 12606 MeffaBabe 1 2056354 I was also underwhelmed by my 1 visit to Pressed sandwiches on Oliver. They're also in the Seaport district. Ms 9 had a great sub from Al's yesterday. Wed Nov 29 20:47:55 -0800 2006 2055508 10111 9lives 2 2354174 I work in the area....are you talking Al's as in Al Capone's? Mon Mar 05 11:22:58 -0800 2007 2056354 79275 Devilsfood 3 2355347 Probably it's Al's State Street Cafe Mon Mar 05 15:03:58 -0800 2007 2354174 14412 wontonton 1 2056382 This is the same place that was in Cambridge's Central Square in the space that was a rotisserie chicken joint. For whatever reason, they did not make it over there. Last I heard, a pressed sandwich place based in the Charlestown Navy Yard (I think it's called Hot Off The Press) was planning on taking over the Central Square space. Wed Nov 29 20:55:07 -0800 2006 2055508 11093 Bob MacAdoo 2 2056461 They're open. Wed Nov 29 21:17:58 -0800 2006 2056382 14253 Joanie 1 2056573 To risk sounding like a curmudgeon... this looks like another fru-fru sandwich place that will feel justified adding an extra 2 bucks per sandwich because it's "pressed!" That's fine for an occasional visit, but for an office lunch staple I'd be happier with a decent sub shop. Sometimes less is more. Wed Nov 29 21:55:08 -0800 2006 2055508 14412 wontonton 2 2056691 http://www.chowhound.com/topics/151359?query=pressed+sandwiches&user_name= This place has had it's supporters and detractors since it first opened..(Like most places) I think better options are Troquet at lunch with their soup, salad sandwich menu..or Volle Nolle in the NE Wed Nov 29 22:33:10 -0800 2006 2056573 10111 9lives 1 2169572 I really wanted to like this place. I wanted the turkey sandwich with swiss rather than brie. They assemble the sandwiches in advance so this was a special order. They forgot the rest of the ingredients in the sandwich (spinach, red peppers) which I couldn't see until I got back to the office. When I opened the sandwich there was one (1) slice of turkey in the sandwich. For the same $6.30 I can get a better sandwich at Sebastians. Tue Jan 09 17:41:05 -0800 2007 2055508 41665 Big Momma 1 2169871 It's now open. If you like their sandwiches (I very much do) then it's as good as other locations. One warning: because of that location's size, you're in one line to order and then another to get towards the pickup window. Only problem is that their sandwiches don't come out in order. If yours is quick, then you need to push through all of the other people waiting to pick up your sandwich. I'm not sure what else they could have done given their size. Tue Jan 09 18:51:27 -0800 2007 2055508 47860 kbw18 1 2353761 I am replying to my own post because I finally checked out this place...twice. I ordered the cuban sandwich both times and it rocked. For the price ($6.25 incl. tax) I thought it was a very good deal. Right into my regular rotation. Mon Mar 05 10:05:54 -0800 2007 2055508 12638 DotDiner