Openings: Table Mercato on 10th Street

Table Mercato, a Boston sandwich shop known for its oversized chicken cutlet sandwiches and long lines, has opened its first location outside Massachusetts at 214 E. 10th St. 

The small, counter-service shop between First and Second Avenues specializes in chicken cutlet sandwiches, including a spicy vodka chicken parm and versions served on focaccia with prosciutto, mozzarella, arugula and other toppings. Sandwiches run into the mid-to-upper $20 range. 

Owner Jen Royle opened the original Table Mercato in Boston's North End in 2020, where the shop has developed a following for its generously portioned sandwiches. 

The East Village outpost debuted on Sept. 26.

The early reviews have been enthusiastic. In an Oct. 7 write-up, The Infatuation called Table Mercato "Boston's best export to New York since Babe Ruth."

Reviewer Will Hartman praised the juicy chicken cutlets, spicy vodka sauce and rosemary-flecked focaccia. He acknowledged the steep prices but noted that the sandwiches are large enough to make two meals out of one. 

One thing to keep in mind: There's no seating, so you'll have to take your sandwich elsewhere. 

Table Mercato opens at 11 a.m. Tuesday through Sunday, with closing times varying by day.

Table Mercato bringing 'Boston's best sandwich' to 10th Street

Signage recently arrived for Table Mercato at 214 E. 10th St., between First and Second Avenues. (Thanks to EVG reader Lauren G. for the photo!) 

The Boston-based restaurant-café has a solid sandwich rep, particularly the vodka chicken parm. 

This is the brand's first outpost outside Boston. Their Instagram account lists a summer 2026 opening. 

Curry-Ya was the last business in this long-vacant storefront.