01.19.09
Review of Tiny’s Giant Sandwich Shop, Monday December 2008 lunch
129 Rivington & Norfolk Sts., 212-982-1690
Great for: sandwich lovers, takeout, great food reasonably priced
The Boyfriend and I were looking for food one Monday afternoon when we stumbled upon this place. I usually don’t eat sandwiches because I try not to eat bread, but I am so glad I took a chance here. All sandwiches should be so good. And inexpensive!
My Spicy Rizzak with sliced turkey, crispy bacon, melted cheddar, onion, pepperoncinis instead of tomatoes and hot chipotle mayo on a toasted sesame semolina hero was a spicy delight. I couldn’t stop saying “Mmmmm!” even when my mouth was full of it. It had lots of turkey and I loved the texture and flavor. I could have wished for more bacon but then I always do.
His Cobb with grilled chicken, bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato and blue cheese dressing was also great. He only let me have one bite, and that mainly because I reminded him I was reviewing. I am not a fan of half the ingredients and yet I would almost have ordered it myself, it was that tasty.
The sandwiches come with ridged chips which are fine, nothing special. The bread could be thinner, although I would be happy with mere bread fingerholds so my perception is probably a little skewed. It was good though, nice and crispy.
We had very nice service from the lone waiter. It’s a decent-sized place with lots of windows, apparently much bigger than the old space. There was interesting food porn on the walls with small dolls. I was really happy with the prices – the sandwiches are totally satisfying, maybe even too much food if you’re not a big eater, and only $8. I wish they were a bit closer to my house so I could go more. Or maybe I’m happy they’re far away so I won’t get too fat.
I couldn’t resist stopping by one day when I was nearby and got a small roast beef sandwich with pepperoncinis for only $5. Terrific! I loved the real meat – none of that sliced compressed meat-like stuff – and they changed the art to skateboards with printed dogs on them. Apparently the place is a bit of a cool art gallery, too.
Rating: 8.5 / 10
Our cost: $20 (2 sandwiches)
Noise level: bustle
Chance of walking in: not good. Late in the afternoon is better. They’re open noon to 10pm every day and deliver as well.
E said,
January 20, 2009 at 12:01
you will forget all about tiny’s once you graduate to Papa Lima…I don’t even want to talk about it it’s so good.
Dominique said,
January 20, 2009 at 16:59
where is Papa Lima??? better than Tiny’s? no way!
Jason said,
January 30, 2009 at 08:41
I was taken out to lunch here once by an advocate for the homeless who highly recommended this place. There’s nothing like eating quality food when discussing mental health policy and homelessness. I’m still thinking about how good the food was, and then after lunch, she took me to a cupcake place across the street. I must seek out this place they call Papa Lima.