Angelina's

Locations in Pittsfield, Great Barrington, etc.

The menu I picked up from Angelina's in Pittsfield said it had a location at 95 Main Street in Lee, which is right in the middle of downtown. I don't know if this is a former location or one to come, but I am hoping Angelina's has a future in town.

I have been curious to try the old standby steak and cheese at Angelina's for a while and had the opportunity over the weekend. The sub store is pleasantly, genuinely retro in its no frills sign over the counter listing the sandwiches available, the rack of chips off to the side, the case of soda in the corner. When I grew up in Waltham, there seemed to be about five of these kind of sub shops within a ten minute drive of my house and I don't know if any of them still survive.

For 6 bucks, you can get a steak and cheese with your choice of onions, peppers, lettuce, tomatoes, mayo, etc. I opted for just the tomatoes. It was ready in about five minutes and stayed well intact for the ride from Pittsfield to Lee, still warm when I unwrapped it. The cheese was American - such a excellently salty, melty cheese for such purposes. The steak was lean but juicy. The roll was fresh. Overall, very satisfying.

There were many other options on the menu I found tempting - a chicken caesar wrap, a taco sub. There are also all the classic options. I am hoping the Lee locale does open because this seems like the ideal option for getting into town at 7 on a Friday and wanting to pick up a meal that is quick, cheap and satisfying. I'll keep you posted!