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New Morris Shop In Crown Heights Solves The Sandwich Equation
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Nell Casey
Published Jan 9, 2015
Modified Jan 9, 2015
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Those who've had the pleasure of running into the Morris crew and their food truck know that they sling some of the best grilled cheese this city has to offer. They've been crafting those delicacies from a kitchen off Franklin Street in Crown Heights, which now also houses the Morris Sandwich Shop, a tiny counter serving up version 2.0 of their between bread offerings. And now that the truck isn't on the road quite as often, it's nice to know there's a spot to get a few of their beloved offerings —plus some other excellent sandwiches beyond molten cheese.
Having already won over the neighborhood with their next-door Caribbean operation Glady's, the team thought a quick-service counter would be a great testing ground for new dishes and eventual expansion of their brand. "Come in, order a sandwich and be out in five minutes," says director of operations Ben Latham about their concept. It's just a sliver of a space—with enough room to stand and watch your sandwich be made—so the operation is solely for takeout. For now, that means a smallish menu of sandwiches, sodas and their excellent spicy tomato bisque, though salads and new flavors are on the horizon as well.
Two offerings from the truck are available, including the Classic and Green Machine grilled cheese, and because they're making everything for the truck next door, patrons in-the-know can also request off-menu sandwiches, though they are subject to availability. But a visit here should absolutely include one of their newer offerings, like the excellent (and messy!) Big Trouble in Little China ($7.50), a braised pulled pork sandwich served on their homemade flatbread bun with pickled cabbage and hoisin with a strong ginger note. Or their version of an Italian sub (European Combo, $5.50/9), with hot salami, prosciutto cotto, mortadella, gruyere, red onion, kale and onion caper mayo.
"We use good ingredients but we run on tight margins and hope that people recognize the intersection of price and quality," Latham continued. They're brining, braising and roasting all of their own meats and even making their own gravlax for the Delox ($9), a Terrace Bagels sandwich with cream cheese, red onion, tomato and capers available and breakfast. There's also a classic Breakfast sandwich on offer, with two eggs, cheddar and housemade ketchup ($4) or smokey bacon jam ($5.50).
Toby's Estate Drip Coffee offers a buzz, as do their housemade sodas, which will rotating depending on the seasons. Right now, it's flavors like Peach Bourbon and Yuzu Ginger, plus a delicious Maple Egg Cream, which drinks like a lighter, more effervescent kind of milkshake.
569 Lincoln Place, Crown Heights; website. Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
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