Vintage Brooklyn: The Timeless Appeal of Sheepshead Bay's Roast Beef Counters
Step into 1970 with neon signage, au jus-dipped kaiser rolls, melted orange cheez, and ice-cold champagne on tap at Roll-N-Roaster.
On the southern brim of Brooklyn along the fishing boats of Emmons Avenue sits a culinary marvel that has stood virtually unchanged for over half a century: Roll-N-Roaster.
Cheez on Anything You Please
Since 1970, the motto has remained sacrosanct. Fresh top-round roast beef is carved gossamer thin, dipped into bubbling natural beef au jus, and mounded onto toasted kaiser rolls. Pair it with crispy round cottage fries drenched in hot melted orange cheese and their house-squeezed fresh lemonade.
The Champagne Tradition
In true eccentric Brooklyn fashion, Roll-N-Roaster proudly sells bottles of Moët & Chandon champagne alongside their fast-casual roast beef sandwiches. It's a high-low dining tradition that defines the spirit and soul of Old Brooklyn.
Carmine Russo
The Brooklyn Food Guide editorial staff uncovers the culinary heartbeat of NYC's greatest borough — from 100-year-old family bakeries to cutting-edge natural wine bars.
