# Defonte's Sandwich Shop > Old-school sandwich shop with Italian pictures on walls and a fast-paced, festive atmosphere. No indoor seating, but picnic tables outside offer a casual spot to eat. Only cash payments accepted, adding to the basic, no-frills vibe. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Defonte's-Sandwich-Shop - Address: 379 Columbia St, Brooklyn, New York, 11231, US - Hours: Monday: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM Thursday: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM Friday: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: Closed - Phone: +17186258052 - Website: https://defontes.shop/ - Google rating: 4.7 (1921 reviews) ## What it is good for - Seafood — 10/10 - Lunch Spot — 10/10 - Authentic — 10/10 - Vintage — 10/10 - Chicken Parmigiana — 10/10 - Deli — 9.7/10 - Steak — 9.2/10 - Italian Food — 9.1/10 - Food — 9/10 - Sandwich — 8.9/10 - Provolone Cheese — 7.9/10 - Bread — 7.5/10 - Meatballs — 7.5/10 - Historical Sites — 7/10 ## What people say - "I had the best sandwiches I've ever had here." - "This place is an awesome New York deli, an absolute Brooklyn institution." - "It's a great vintage spot with an old-school atmosphere." ## Good to know - They only accept cash; the ATM on site has a $3.50 fee. - Customers should come hungry because they serve large portions. - They only serve shrimp sandwiches on Fridays. - If it's Fish Friday, arrive early to try the fried squid. - There is no parking and no standing in front of the sandwich shop. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.