Rondo's
6 people recommendvia r/boston6 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many commenters recommend Rondo's, and one calls its cheesesteak a great option after a visit a few years ago. One commenter names it the only other Boston option that compares to Crush Pizza in East Boston. Another says it is a quick fix that is hard to beat, though it is not a traditional Philly-style take.
Address
Rondo's Submarine Sandwiches, 134 W Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/JFKsBrain in r/boston · Mar 2026taste
Mostly goes there themselves, so the sample is narrow, but endorses Rondo's.
- Recommendsu/boston_bat in r/boston · Mar 2026
Lists Rondo's among their favorites.
- Recommendsu/s7o0a0p in r/boston · Mar 2026taste
Names Rondo's as the only other Boston option that matches Crush.
- Recommendsu/Fun-Treacle-2916 in r/boston · Mar 2026taste
Ate Rondo's cheesesteak a few years ago and calls it a great option.
- Recommendsu/khoasome in r/boston · Mar 2026
Says Rondo's is a quick fix that is hard to beat, though not classic Philly-style.
- Recommendsu/Popular_Designer1510 in r/boston · Mar 2026
Rates Rondo's in South Boston as pretty solid.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.