Dom’s Sausage Co

When I first moved to the Boston area, I spoke to someone who lived in South Boston who said he made a special trip to Medford a couple times a month just to buy meat from Dom’s. After hearing about how Dom’s was a family-​owned business that has existed for over seventy years, and that most of the amazing restaurants in the area get their meat from them, I had to check it out. I found that besides offering an amazing selection of high-​quality meats, they also serve breakfast and lunch and have a full service deli (oh yeah, they sell beer & wine too!!). Dom’s has become my sole source of protein and occasional spot for lunch and breakfast. Everything is always as good as it can possibly be and everyone who works there is super friendly and helpful.

Heres the bits and pieces:
I have had two distinct chapters in my life: life before Doms and life after Doms. I got so used to sub-​par subs, that I thought they were supposed to taste like cardboard. But then I went to Doms and got the steak tip sub — it changes the game. How can I ever go back to my old ways?
Doms has it all: super friendly people, incredible food and the perfect ambiance — you cant go wrong when you come here.
I have already amended and ratified my new years resolutions to include resolution #6: Eat every item on Doms menu. I’m looking forward to coming back again… and again.

Short and Sweet:
The food is ridiculously good. I went in with a friend and we both felt it was life changing with how good the steak tip sandwich is. Not only was it juicy, lean, and incredibly presented, but there was also a perfect serving size.
All of the people we spoke to were very friendly and to top it off Dom the owner had a long chat with us and was super friendly as well. He gave us the low down on the place and it is safe to say Ill be going back — a lot.

This place is amazing. I use their catering all the time. We are never disappointed! Jan in catering has helped us so much with last minute orders. They also have the best butcher shops and deli. If you are ever in Medford/​Malden check them out.

Steak tips are AWESOME! Turkey tips are to die for. Hot lunch is huge portion of homemade style foods. Love the buffalo chicken with mac and cheese!

The reviews do not lie. This place is the real deal with Bill McNeil (paying homage to Newsradio). The steak tips are probably the best I have ever had. Actually, no probably, they are the best I have ever had. I heard that the marinade has a good sweetness and yet smokiness to it, and that is right. Tender, melts in your mouth, and tantalizing. I could use more words to describe the food, but I am getting too hungry and need to eat. You can tell they marinade the steak tips in their special sauce for days by the flavor and tenderness of the meat, just the way I like it. It would make a great Christmas Eve meal. When you see the timeline of the reviews, you realize the consistency that has been established in their food for years. And I don’t give out good reviews on steak tips that easily since some people can give you a bad cut or not marinade them right. They have a huge menu with other things that I am sure are good, but all you really need are those delicious steak tips. This place is not just five stars for steak tips, they are the five stars of all five stars. You will spend about 20 for a pound, but it is more than well worth it. Two bags will easily satisfy five hungry people. If I was you, I would get out the grill in the wintertime, put on your mittens, and fire up some superior steak tips from Doms.

We have been shopping at Doms for years — family run business and they care about their customers — first quality meats and every thing they sell is fresh — You will never be disappointed — and when we are busy and don’t have time to cook we love their prepared meals

If you live in the area, literally do yourself a favor and never buy your meat from stop and shop or anywhere else because it is so delicious for a great price… I just finished a steak and it was amazing and all we seasoned it with was salt and pepper.

Greatest place for Lunch. Huge portions, great food, nice nice people.

This place is by far, the best in this area for, everything on the menu. Let me clarify… i never get red meat from places because i am a picky red meat eater and 9 times out of ten i cant eat it. At doms the meat is perfect, and the quality of everything else is right there with it. Dont like iceburg lettuce? Spring mix! They have a little butcher section where you can buy meat and prepped foods for home. And the service is supurb.
Do me a favor, if you go there, ask any of the people theyre thoughts. Its mad devotion.
The only critique i have is the hours. I wish it were open a little later. Most days its only open until six. But i will do whatever it takes to get there before they close as it is that amazing!!!

Ordered sandwiches over the weekend after seeing the great reviews. So glad I close Doms! Ordered the chicken cutlet sub and cheeseburger sub and both were delicious. The chicken was crispy, the rolls were soft and it was exactly what I hoped for.
The order was ready in ten minutes and everyone was super friendly. Convenient location with tons of parking. The butler shop looked great and I can’t wait to check it out soon.

Food: (Hot Pastrami Sandwich on bulkie roll with provolone cheese and chopped onions)
The pastrami was hot and stringy just like I wanted. The mound of steaming pastrami along with the melted provolone and cooked onions really gave the whole sandwich the miasma of flavors you’d expect from a well established sandwich/​sub shop. The only thing which kept this from hitting five stars is the overall saltiness of the pastrami. It could be that a bulkie roll was not enough to offset the salt level of the meat but I would have expected Dom’s to go a little lighter on the salt since they layer a very generous portion of it in your sandwich.
Overall: Will definitely go back to try some of their daily specials!

Don’t be fooled by Dom’s humble exterior this place has a fantastic selection of high quality meats and possibly the best steak tip sub I’ve ever had in my life. Dom’s is primarily a butcher with a small selection of groceries, wine and beverages. Do yourself a favor and get some Chinese Sausage and Original Marinated Steak Tips to go and also get a steak tip sub with cheese while you are there.

I grew up not far from Dom’s and my parents would always bring home steak tips on special occasions from either here or the Hilltop Steakhouse market (may the Hilltop rest in peace…) We’d eat steak sandwiches on rolls from the Piantedosi factory. This was one of my favorite memories.
I will say that Dom’s is pretty pricey (which is probably why it was saved for special occasions in my house as we weren’t exactly rolling in dough.) Now as an adult, living in RI, i still make the trek to Doms in the dirty ‘Den from time to time to get some tips for the grill. Still the same quality and taste i remember which i love and the chicken is pretty good too also more reasonably priced than the steak.
I haven’t tried the subs from this place but everyone at my old office in Medford used to rave about them. I will definitely have to try them next time i’m in town.

Cliff-​note: Boston Beef in Norwood is still better!
After all the hype from friends and online reviews, I gave Dom’s Sausage a try. Purchased the $ 70 bag ($ 14.99/lb!!) of their «Original» marinated meat and a bottle of their marinate. I was really excited to get home and try them, so off I went.
After grilling the steak tips to medium and medium-​rare, I placed them in a foil for 10 minutes to seal in the juice. Steak were cooked correctly and smells pretty good. I went about and set the table while bringing over side dishes. It was time to do the judging.
Upon taking the first bite of the steak tips, I noticed their marinate did not go all the way through the meat. That was very disappointing when everyone on Unilocal say it was one of the best Steak tips they have had. I thought it was just one and went in for another. The same thing happened where the flavor was just coated on the outside.
On top of all that, the marinate was nothing special. Just some sweet Italian marinate with HIGH CORN FRUSTOSE that produced a glaze on the outside after grilling. I’m giving this place a 2 stars for convenience and decent cuts.
Now if you want to try the best steak tips in Boston, try Boston Beef in Norwood. The steak tips are marinated through and are tender throughout, even when you eat it for the next day. I tested it today for Mother’s Day 2015 and everyone picked Boston Beef over Dom’s (Both meats were served and cooked the same). So give Boston Beef a try for their original marinated steak tips and tell me what you think.
I definitely would like to see a showdown between both shops and see what the critics say.

Their WINE section is AMAZING! You can tell they really take pride in this aspect of their business along with their food. They have super interesting varietals and blends all at great prices ($ 15-​) then some stellar wines at even lower prices ($ 10-​)! They also have great higher end options if you’re really looking to wow your dinner guests.
Dom’s is your one stop shop for the perfect dinner party, at-​home date night planning, foodie gifts, etc! GREAT FOOD AND GREAT WINE.

Stopped by for an Italian Sub today. Large $ 7.00.
Skimpy on the meat. Felt like all I was eating was bread.
Don’t need to come back here.

Service: Stellar
Location: Stellar
Food: Amazing! (SN: OMG the steak tips)
During my first visit to Dom’s I had a cabbage & turnip side dish and small steak tip sandwich. As I waited for my sandwich I ate the veggies at one of the high tables and was able to watch the establishment in action. The women here are phenomenal! And the cooks are bada$$
The veggies weren’t too salty but the cabbage was a little softer than I prefer. However, it was still great. The next two days I enjoyed the Steak Tip salad. Opt for the house dressing, it’s SOOOOOO GOOOOOOD! I don’t think I’ve ever eaten beef more than once a week. After discovering Dom’s I’ve literally had their tips 3 days in a row so it’s time to wean myself off. Oh Dom… :’(
I also purchased a pack of steak tips to bring home and share, so the other people in my life could see what they’re missing. I was Walking on Sunshine until I read the ingredients label and discovered they use HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP. Oh man! Come on, Dom’s! How can you do that to me? Did you know that was the only way to get me to stop eating them? If so, you’re a crafty genius. If not, you should consider real sugar. The HFCS is the only reason this wonderfully friendly and family-​feel establishment hasn’t received 5 stars.
Please get rid of it so I can continue to unleash the carnivorous beast within me. RAWRRRRRR Steak Tips!

I usually come here for business reasons. the wholesale crew is amazing. always friendly and helpful answering questions about pricing. as a chef this is a plus! Well today when I went to pick something up I decided to go into the little store they have. Very impressed. Was a bit hungry so I grabbed a burger. Sooooooo good. Will totally be coming back to eat again.

I’ve been here a handful of times & their sub sandwiches never fail to dissapoint. Everything made fresh to order. The guys who work there are friendly & the prices are reasonable.
This is my ‘go to’ sandwich shop in that area.