Scola’s Sandwich

I remember this place from when it was on North St in the North End of Boston. It is Old School and although everything I ever had here is more thank fine the Potato & Egg sandwich variations are museum quality! My fave is the P&E with provolone and vinegar peppers on the famous Scola roll (seeded bun) — it is 1 of the 5 favorite food items in my lifetime!

This place is great! I go there at least once a week and I am never disappointed. They are always friendly and wicked accommodating to special orders and substitutions. They will even make you stuff that isn’t on the menu if you ask them. Really very very good!

I work in the building where Scola’s is located. Although my fellow co-​workers turn up their noses at Scola’s, I think that the quality of the food is «good enough». It is definitely usual Boston sandwich shop fare, and you can’t really have high expectations. I will say that their breakfast is definitely much better than lunch. Their home fries are delicious.

Not a bad place to grab a quick lunch. I work in the building so it is really the only option if time is of the essence. They’ve got a typical selection of subs and sandwiches, same stuff you’d find in any sub shop in the Boston area. I recommend the blackened chicken wrap (make sure you request no cheese otherwise you’ll be greeted with about 4 slices of plastic American cheese) and the California chicken wrap. Italian cold cut is decent too.

Great sandwich’s, fresh baked rolls, Chicken Parm is really good.
I just wish they were open later and open on weekends.

Best subs anywhere. Can’t believe the negative reviews here from germaphobes. The eggplant is amazing and the Italian subs are the real deal with imported stinky provolone. Subs are huge and on fresh scali rolls (sour dough bread? whoever wrote that doesn’t have a tastebud in his mouth)
Prices are outstanding especially for meals. And the sauce is HOMEMADE with real bits of tomatoes. Honestly I can’t believe what people have written about Scolas here. I drive from 10 miles away to get my sandwiches. My only complaint is I wish they were open later and on weekends so I could eat there for dinner, too!

Solid reliable lunch spot. Average reliable food although I appreciate the operational efficiency most. That’s an important feature for an under-​served lunch crowd that’s also pressed for time.
Food — Chicken parmigiana is decent as is the steak and cheese sandwich. Food lacks a bit on flavor (seasoning).
Décor — Nothing fancy but it seemed clean, well-​kept, and organized. If you don’t work in the area, then the highlight would be the view of the water (with seagulls, barges, containers and cranes, and cruise ships).
Service — Fast and friendly. Regulars are remembered. Cash only.

By far the best egg sandwich in the country
Northender has peppers
Charlestown has potato
Ask for mike

So I work right above Scola’s…therefore it’s kind of hard not to smell the food from there and want to go there. Also, there if the fact that there isn’t anything else around here!
The Good: The sandwiches here are decent. I recently had a sandwich that I have become in love with, it’s called the hot turkey sub, or what I would like to call a little bit of thanksgiving heaven on a roll. It’s got all the fixings of a thanksgiving dinner all rolled up in one. If you like Thanksgiving definitely give this one a try. The salad are alright as well, nothing extraordinary. Also, I have never waited longer than 5 – 10 minutes for my dish.
The Bad: If you don’t mind people touching your food as well as your money… then you won’t have a problem, but if you are a germophobic don’t come here. I am always weary about this, but I still eat it anyways… lol. Also they only take cash!
The Ugly Truth: If there were any immediate options around, besides Au Bön Pain, which is about a 10 minute walk for me, then I would definitely consider it. This place is alright because of it’s convenience, but I can’t say I would go there if I didn’t work there.

Great subs made with fresh bread.

I have been here many times for no other reason but its convenient location. I do not recommend the food as it is either overpriced for the portion you get or its past its expiration date. Cross contamination is a constant here as all the employees have been seen handling cash and food without washing their hands in between. Also make sure you have plenty of cash as prices seem to change frequently (like from one customer to the next). I would highly suggest another restaurant in the area, unless you enjoy wasting your money.

Blackenned chicken pasta was a favorite where I worked. Their double cheeseburger is amazing. Not everything is apetizing there, but you have to pick and choose, it’s all about personal taste. For instance, the eggplant parmasan sandwich with pastrami was not for me.

Go with the North Ender — my buddy usually gets the Charlestowner, but he’s an Irishman.

Nice lunch spot on the water, despite its horrible board of health ratings and failures, it is still a nice little sandwich spot with a small lunch crowd so the wait is not that long.

They only take cash. Pretty good sandwiches on sour dough bread. Everything on the menu is about $ 5.50 and up.