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Defonte's of Brooklyn

261 3rd Ave, New York City, NY 10010
212-614-1500
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Ranked #1,152 of 7,382 restaurants in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Price range: 5 AUD - 10 AUD
Cuisines: American, Delicatessen, Italian, Sandwiches
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Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Takeout, Delivery
Neighbourhood: Gramercy Park
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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“This is the Brooklyn I remember”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012

When I was growing up in Brooklyn, my parents told me: "Stay away from the Red Hook section, it was bad when we were growing up!". I do not always listen to my parents! I found my way there....just off the Battery Park Tunnel entrance in BKLYN. Awesome!! The sandwiches are great, the staff is very nice, Larry was very... More

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“Tasty sandiwches. authentic.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

Nothing fancy but that's what makes it great. Their sandwiches are huge- pack with anything you want from spicy peppers to corned beef to mozzarella. Service fast and effective... Very clean! Enough for two people to split one sandwich..this place is no joke! More

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“Never Disappoints”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012

I live about a block away from this neighborhood staple and it never disappoints. Defonte's offers any array of choices and has some of the best sandwiche's I've ever eaten. If you plan on visiting I would suggest the Firehouse, Hot Turkey, Hot Roast Beef, Italian Stallion, and Nicky Special. The staff is friendly and fast and the owner Nicky... More

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“giant, tasty sandwiches...”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2009

giant, tasty sandwiches. original location is in BK. More

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