J Pace & Son

I always enjoy coming here, i do like the taste and selection of the cafeteria food. Although the restaurant stews/​soups could be better compared to what i have had before the price is great for what i get. Love galleria. And for the people who have comments/​reviews about the refund issues dose it not make sense to read the return policy before buying the merchandise or atleast inspect it for possible defects before pirchasing– its a good tip.

Decent spot to grab a sandwich, or pasta when they are still serving.

Pretty sweet little shop right around the corner. Good for a quick bite to eat or a simple shopping trip. They have a sandwich bar, full wine and beer section, fresh veggies and meats, along with most of your everyday needs.

I tried a few times to buy lunch here, and the food was not good, you better go to the trucks on Blossom street. But beside that — everything else runs great here and I love buying wine from. The fruits they cut are fresh and tasty. The staff here is the nicest. Even when its crowded you never wait, the cashiers are terrific.

Very convenient since we live so close by! The soups are really good my favorite is the Italian wedding soup. Not a fan of their chicken Marsala but their turkey meatballs are great! Pricey but convenient

This is a great little shop with fantastic food.
You have to get the Prosciutto and Mozz on a braided roll.

I used to patronize this grocer near-​to-​daily when working nearby. As some other reviewers have mentioned, it’s not cheap when compared to an average grocer, but it’s more of a Cardullo’s-like specialty shop, and the prices are understandable. The food is very good, and the selection quite respectable.
I’d discount, by the bye, the recent negative reviews, which boil down to disgruntled Shopzillas upset because businesses don’t typically (a) give you freebies without you paying for them, (b) give you refunds for food items because you regret buying so much, or © give you refunds when you smash up your own purchases … and who seem to buy in to the current zeitgeist that «rude» = «how dare he not immediately agree with me and give me what I want?»

I used to shop here all the time for the past seven years, but I got extremely poor service today that really offended me. I over-​estimated and bought a few more packaged items (about $ 7 worth) and simply wanted to return them. I kept the items in pristine condition and I even brought the receipt in with me. I got my refund, but had to endure being told very curtly by the store manager that the only reason to return was because there was something wrong with the item, not because «I overbought». When did this become a rule? I don’t think I want to shop here ever again — I know where to buy the same goods elsewhere. This was a terminal event for me. You have lost a customer for good, J. Pace.

Honestly this place is a rip off… there extremely over priced… they have a few employees that are nice the rest seem like your bothering them… there food isn’t all that. We use to shop there all the time… we purchased a Xmas cake (small) and due to the icing outside, I slipped and smashed the cake… I asked if we could exchange knowing the management office always orders food there for the summer cookout and the manager was rude and said it wasn’t there fault… obviously I know that it’s not there fault… great customer service to give to a loyal customer. Never again! Hands down j. pace & sons!

I have only been here a few times; I make it a point to stop in when I am at the General. Quality food at decent prices. I had the big dig sandwich but asked for provelone instead of mozzarella; very good rich in flavor. Calzones are very good as well. I’m going to have to start detouring here more often.

A bit expensive but this place has everything from fruits & veggies, pre packaged items and to-​go lunches with a large selection of booze and wine. Lemon squares and whoopie pies are the best!

I pass by this place at least a few times a week, but I rarely go in. It’s a bit pricey, but it’s very convenient. There isn’t much in the location and I really like the food here. I got a fantastic buffalo chicken salad, and they look like they have really tasty cookies that I always want to buy but never do.
Definitely not a bad place to stop in!

I feel kind of torn about J. Pace so please read this review closely before judging. Working at Whittier place near MGH, it is my only convenient food option for lunch when I forget mine at home or need a change of pace. Here are my general thoughts:
PROS
1. A huge variety of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options,
2. Good price considering its Boston location,
3. Random and often staple grocery items, baked goods, alcohol, cheeses, and a deli counter are on site,
4. Quick service for those with short lunch breaks,
5. Funny and friendly staff. Always get a good laugh when I stop here.
CONS
1. My only, but possibly major, con is everything is a bit of a let down. The hot meals look so good and they are only so-​so. I always see those big ass cookies at the checkout counter and can never resist getting one only to be dissapointed that it tasted like dry crap and I wasted 600 calories on one of those bad boys. Yes, it is my fault that I eat them, I don’t blame J. Pace for my stupidity.
So, I like J. Pace… really I do. But I wish my tastebuds agreed.

This Pace in Blossom Court is great. Working in the West End of Boston there are a number of options for lunch/​dinner. When I’m in the mood for a sub with fresh, great quality ingredients I always turn to J Pace. As much as I want to stray from what I find to be the perfect sandwich ever, I never can. So I’m always treating myself to the prosciutto, tomato, basil, and mozzarella with the balsamic vinegar. I don’t have anything more to say about that than to just try it.
Aside from that they have a ton of pastries and cakes available. You want snacks, chips, beverages, alcoholic beverage? They have it! The place has mostly everything you need to get you through an afternoon. It never seems packed here either. It does get busy from time to time, but it moves quick. I can’t say I’ve had a bad experience here, but again I’ve not really experienced much aside from my normal sub.
The staff is always cheerful, polite, and often times engaging. Makes the trip that much better knowing people seem to enjoy the job they are doing there.

This is a great shop that fits the bill on so many food levels. It’s part Italian grocery store, liquor store and Italian deli. I’ve found it to be the perfect stop for prepared foods, a well-​made sandwich or salad. You can leave with your purchases or sit at one a several tables and chairs to dine inside.
I’ve patronized Pace for many years at one or another of their several sites but lately I’ve been going to the West End location the most.
The other day I wandered over there for a sandwich. I chose the fresh mozzarella, tomato and basil on a delicious seeded roll. To the basic sandwich, I had them add hot peppers, a splash of olive oil and a nice grind of black pepper. Delicious. Sitting outside on a park bench to eat on a warm and sunny afternoon added to the pleasure. This sandwich set me back less than 6 bucks.
There is a hot foods counter as well. The choices here vary but there’s usually eggplant parmagiana, arancini (rice balls), mac and cheese, and some kind of pasta like the recent offering of pasta, broccoli and chicken.
They sell bottles of wine, beer and have a few types of hard liquor along with the usual waters, sodas and other beverages.
There’s a full service Italian delicatessan where you’ll find a full array of cold cuts, cheeses, olives and salads.
And if you need to do a little grocery shopping you’ll find a good selection of items including most things you’d need for Italian food preparation, such as olive oils, pastas, Arborio rice, etc.
Pace has a catering service and apparently can make up gift baskets of their products.
The staff is accommodating and pleasant. The prices are reasonable.

Since I’m not a fan of large supermarkets and rarely go to them, J. Pace and Son is another one of the places I tend to do at least some of my shopping in addition to getting delicious lunch fare on occasion.
I also sometimes stop in here for a cup of coffee in the morning.
Several generations of this family have run these stores for years so Pace has become well-​known in Boston for this deli/​grocery but when I think of them I also remember that their last name means Peace in Italian. I like that.
Happy first day of Spring to all my wonderful Unilocal friends. Pace a tutti!

I work in one of the buildings in Charles River Park, so I go here a few times a week.
With the exception of the price, I like this place a lot. They have good variety (a mix between a liquor store, a convenience store and a sub shop), and some of their prepared stuff is amazing.
Some favorites: Greek Chicken Sub, Chicken Meatballs, Turkey Chili and the Tuna Salad.
Also — they package the soups and sell them the next day for a buck less ($ 4 instead of $ 5).

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Awwsome, wicked, killah sandwhiches.
Another must try Boston sandwich place! Get the hot pepper oil on any sandwich DAMN!
Kinda a plain sub like a sub jimmy johns was inspired by but the secret ingredient isn’t a mayor, sprouts and soft bread. It’s amazing hot peppers, spices, deli meats basil, oil and vin. AWESOME!!!
Ugghhhhhhh…

I almost always bring my own lunch to work, but today, I accidentally left my lunch on my kitchen table. That’ll happen when you’re juggling a purse, a cell phone, a yoga mat bag, and a bag of workout clothes. So I decided to google eateries within a block of my office since the MGH caf just does not do. Lo and behold, I found this place kind of tucked behind Mass General. I ended up getting just a slice of pizza, but this place is really cute. Great liquor selection, too. It’s basically a grocery store that sells hot foods, and for that, I can’t complain. They have a ton of different cheese which made me drool.
I will definitely be back. It’s a no frills place with food, and that’s all I need.

I am a pretty devoted customer to the J Pace on Federal Street and didn’t even realize this place was hiding right behind the MGH complex.
I was shocked at how much they were able to fit into a good-​sized store! The liquor selection is large, the Italian specialities are impressive and if their take-​out hot foods and sandwiches are as good as the other sites (which I did not sample at the time) then that just adds points!
I’d heavily consider picking up cheeses, specialty foods and to-​go foods here as opposed to Whole Foods when it’s peak hours.

The market is expensive. The location is inconvenient to everyone in Boston unless you work at MGH. The pastries look kind of gross.
However, the breakfast sandwiches are HEAVEN. This was my go-​to hangover cure for two years and it worked like a charm every time. Unfortunately I don’t live near this egg/​bacon/​cheese gem anymore, but that doesn’t stop me from dreaming about these delicious treats every Saturday morning.