Best of Boston

1979 Best Delicatessen

Formaggio

Hard to believe the best cup of coffee and best deli exist side by side in a converted parking garage across the river, but that’s the way it is. Great cheeses, breads, and meats, along with off-the-wall specialties like pesto, ratatouille, and a strange house policy of no mayonnaise (only mustard or butter).

The Garage, 36 Boylston St., Harvard Square,