Cafe al Mercato
“My friend and I shared the Italian Flag, with proscuitto, broccoli rabe, fresh mozzarella, and roasted red peppers on a sesame hero.”
“Also picked up some espresso beans from the old man, who was as grumpy as ever just as his espresso was as exceptional as ever.”
“Perhaps best of all, their prices are totally reasonable (especially in comparison with other "Italian" delis in the area).”
Cafe al Mercato
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
4 reviews
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We wanted to go to a local place with a great deli and no futz. That is what we got!
We were craving some fresh deli meet and cheese with an amazing hoagie. My boyfriend and I got combination sandwiches with all kinds of meats, cheese, extras, etc. Everything was just so darn fresh! The bread must have been bought from a bakery around the corner because it was perfection!
I could not get over how nice the meats and cheeses were sliced… they were so fresh… they melted in your mouth!
Only thing we were slightly disappointed about was the price and the amount of meat on the sand which. These were crazy city prices which we were not expected to get in this part of the Bronx. Two sandwiches and a water bottle was $20. We thought a local place like this was going to be way cheaper.
The only other problem was the amount of meat. My boyfriend and I go to tons of italian deli places all around NYC…. this place was a little skimpy with the meat and cheese. The sandwich was more bread then meat and the slices were few. That bother me a little bit. The meat was so fresh, so the flavors were still very pleasant. It is just, for that price I am used to a sandwich that is overflowing with meats.
There is not a bad thing to say about this place! It's heritage it's feel! Gives the true Italian feel! The food is exquisite fresh and among the best in little Italy in the bx! It's located inside the world famous market of Arthur ave!
Just want to reiterate my undying love for this place!
I had their pizza at the Ferragosto for the first time. As far as grandma pizza, this was about as good as it gets. Thin crisp crust, a layer of molten cheese, and a pungent tomato sauce. It wasn't anything fancy and it didn't need to be. Perfectly balanced pizza. Also picked up some espresso beans from the old man, who was as grumpy as ever just as his espresso was as exceptional as ever.
Fuck I miss being able to go here for lunch…
There really should be more reviews of this place. Stopped in early afternoon one Friday looking for a good sandwich fix before hitting the shops. My friend and I shared the Italian Flag, with proscuitto, broccoli rabe, fresh mozzarella, and roasted red peppers on a sesame hero. It was blissful. It was heaven on a hero. I can't even say it was any one ingredient that made the sandwich (although every element was fresh and excellent), it was the perfect way everything just melded together. One of the best Italian sandwiches I've ever had. I really must go back and try other things.
Its located at the back of the Arthur Ave Belmont market, with some tables sectioned off for their use. They also sell a large assortment of antipasti, pizzas, pastas, and sandwiches. Ambience is marketplace, nothing special, but you really need nothing more.