The best as far as I have tried myself closed shop several years ago (crying still.) It was Captain Nemos and seemed like there were three shops within our county, then one day they were all gone. Best Italian sub EVER!
How is a sandwich with "boiled ham and American cheese" from Maine on this list, but nothing from the Italian Market or Reading Terminal Market in Philly? This list is absolutely invalid.
Might have an answer. I was born in Portland. The sandwich is probably on the list because of sales. There’s absolutely nothing about the sandwich that’s Italian. They do have a more authentic sandwich on the menu but this one is called the original. Whenever I go back to Maine, it’s my first stop. Then lobster and steamers. But you’re correct in saying there’s nothing Italian about it. Still delicious though.
You didn't mention one of the BEST subs...The White House Sub shop in Atlantic City NJ. LOL Moe Russ right on. I only get the White House special lol a must stop in ACY
I had a great Italian sub at White House Subs in Atlantic City. The White House special was amazing and HUGE for around $15. It took us a few days to eat the entire thing. I think though that the Mom & Pop shops in Delaware are the best deal for subs. The bread and ingredients are all fresh & made to order. I could only eat half of my Italian sub from Casapulla’s.
I went to Drexel. Once John DeBella (or someone, I’m old) said to his wife, “Hey I’m going to the White House on Thursday.” She said, “Cool, get me an Italian.” He was talking about DC, not AC.
I just posted the same. I'll drive from Baltimore or OC MD. to get one. I might stop in The Bass pro shop while I'm there to. Sack o' subs is pretty good
How could you possibly have this list without a place from Philly? The home of the hoagie. Amazing. There are dozens of places in our city that could have made the list.
I was thinking the same thing... I could name so many places, it's not even funny. The fact they also didn't add The Whitehouse sub shop. That place is legendary. Mind boggles me.
@@Das_Vert to be truly honest. There's no hoagies as good as the ones in Philly and jersey.. I've had good ones in other surrendering states. Such as Whitehouse is an all time great in Atlantic city. Other then that I think laspadas in South Florida is about as good as your going to get outside of the true north east.. it really honestly comes down to the roll. Which most places try to ship the Amoroso rolls in from Philly. But they become to soft on the outside.. they have to ship them in plastic bags. Which makes them to moist and softens the outside.. so no northeast Philly and jersey are the best.
I grew up in the Philly area, you can make great subs at home, the key is finding the right sub rolls or make them yourself, use genoa salami, proscuitto or another type of deli ham will work, mortadella, coppa and/or soppressata, and provolone for your meats and cheese. If you have access to a bigger variety of imported Italian meats you may find porchetta, its excellent on subs too, its roasted pork with herbs. Put olive oil on the roll, and vinegar if you like, and sprinkle with dried oregano or fresh if you have it and black pepper....salt isn't necessary since the meats are loaded with salt. Then layer the meat and cheese, then spread a layer of minced hot cherry peppers, often labeled "hoagie spread", or if you buy them whole just chop them up....many people use banana peppers and thats fine if you prefer them but traditionally its hot cherry peppers. Then layer thinly sliced onions, tomatoes and finish with shredded lettuce and another sprinkling of dried oregano.
John's Village Market in Wayne was a godsend to all Valley Forge Military Academy cadets. I had a roast beef hoagie made by one of the new guys back in the late 1980s that weighed in at almost 1 1/2 lbs. They were closed the last time I was there so I'll have to make another trip back soon. Best sub-style sandwich I ever had.
@@nicholasmiglino7299 I do call them hoagies, though they're called subs in this article, why? Because not everyone knows what a hoagie is, its a pretty localized term for sub, which is far more widely recognized. I hope that meets your approval...what an a-hole.
I love Italian cold cut and hot sandwiches. ❤ There was a sandwich shop in Isla Vista, California called the New York Hero House. An Italian American family ran the shop during the '80's when I lived there. Their sandwiches were delicious and had colorful names. The Melvin (Sausage), The Marvin (meat ball), The Melvin-Marvin Combo, and Egg Plant Sandwiches were fabulous. They were made on an Italian roll slathered with tomato sauce, provolone cheese, peppers, onions, and mushrooms. Sadly, the family retired, and the shop is no longer in business, but what memories that place brings back. It makes my mouth water just thinking about it. 👍👍👍👍👍
I've had more than half the subs on this list, and the Milano at The Italian Store is still the best one I have ever had. It may be because I live in the area and have been eating that sandwich for 20 years. There is always something better out, but I have yet to find it! Italian Store all the way for the win!!!
I'm from Jersey and I have worked all over this country. You gotta try, The White House Sub Shop in Atlantic City NJ. No place else in the world has the Italian bread made in AC bakeries. It's in the wooder. The place is iconic with the walls covered in pictures of hundreds of famous patrons from the past 100 years.
I ate there in 1981 and I never forgot.....Five of us drove back and bought 15 large Italian subs...........they never made it back to Ohio. Lol lol. Lol
Durham Delicatessen in Langhorne Pennsylvania would blow some on this list out of the water. $8 for a hoagie big enough for two, meat cut to order for each sandwich, giant dill pickles you fish out of a barrel and bread you pull from a bin. 👌🏻 it’s the best sandwich I’ve ever had
I agree 100% - As a Sales rep going to Lower Bucks Hospital , I stopped at Durham Deli many times. Great Subs and Chicken Salad and all the food was made to order and Great .
The italian sub is easily one of the best sandwiches ever put to bread. Which I suppose isn't surprising when you consider how many incredible cured meats that Italy is known for
The godmother bread and peppers are the best sandwich I’ve ever eaten. I always tell people going to LA you need a picnic from Bay Cities to a show at the Hollywood Bowl.
New York, New England, Chicago, and the West Coast!!!! (Oh, and one stop in St Louis) It is good to know that these places seem to be the only places for good food according to you.
Just to point out that "Milano" by itself is just the name of a city. (American's usually call it Milan) Alyssa's last name is the equivalent of an American with the last name "Washington."
@@whobilly1 wait, you are telling me Hollywood execs never had a "casting couch"? Sure they didn't.. and no old executive ever wanted to do a pretty actress.. /s
The best Italian subs in THE WORLD are at PRIMO HOAGIES in Philadelphia. Rolls are baked specially for the shop; meats and cheeses are imported from Italy. I would kill for one right now!
This was a good one. Sal, Kris & Charlie's is a must for native New Yorkers and tourists alike. Their sharp provolone is so good with the meats and hot cherry peppers. Their sandwiches are Tier 1.
Ah I love hoagies from Philly! Grew up in that area, and almost every corner deli or pizzaria had delicious hoagies. The most underrated sandwich in the US.
I live in the St. Louis area and I am proud to say once I saw they (Gioia's) was on the top list of best Italian sandwiches on the news and other places I had to go 😋 and it did not disappoint!!! I got the hot salami on garlic bread with all the condiments...so happy I stay near a city that serves great food like other places all over the world 😏☺️😌
I live nearby. The hot salami and roast beef is even better than the plain salami but really the best sandwich there is the meatball sub. It's the best one I've ever had.
@@tylerbuchholz1553 I'm not surprised - the Italian community in STL has opened so many great restaurants and delicatessens -I've always loved Amighetti's on The Hill, though it changed ownership a few years back I think (?) - Next time I'm in town will definitely stop by Gioia''s
The White House Sub Shop in AC New Jersey . If you don’t believe it , check it out . They have pictures of movie stars who have eaten their Italian subs . They’ve been in business for over seventy five years. Now their children and their children have branched out under the name of Sako Subs .
@AlanRitchie-wr1uz Philly, is not that dangerous hasn't been that dangerous In a very long time, I would say almost 20 years. The main problem in Philly now are The West Coast junkies that have flooded the city, and now they're just a bunch of people from the West Coast that are getting high in the streets implants.
The first one is not an Italian sub. It is a ham sandwich salad sub. Where’s the salami, prosciutto etc? Monica’s is ok, but mortadella should be replaced with hot cappi. Also NO PEPPERONI IN AN ITALIAN SUB. These are not Italian and drift far from the original hoagie which was first CREATED in Philadelphia, PA. What, mustard sauce! Are you kidding? You said Italian, not German. It may be good BUT IT IS MOT ITALIAN WITH MUSTARD.
Here is our first problem…there are “Hoagies” here in Atlantic City to Philly. Subs are from some foreign place far away . So an Italian Hoagie is a whole new playing field if you want a contest. What Bozo puts mustard on an Italian Hoagie?
I've had a ton of Italian subs throughout the US and surprisingly the best I've had is a small mom and pop shop in Florence AL called Pizza Chef. Their Hot Italian sub is king to any I have ever had. The bread has a crusty outer crunch, yet maintains a very nice soft and airy center. The layer of meats, veggies, and fresh ingredients perfectly compliment the build. It's cheap in comparison to chain restaurants or stores and far more authentic and delicious. If anyone happens to travel through the Shoals in North Alabama, give them a visit. I truly promise you won't be disappointed.
I love an Italian sandwich! All the "coastal" Italian sammies seem to be getting the press here... But I'll take my local Italians in "flyover" country who didn't settle on the coasts... Still gave you a thumbs up tho, Mashed...
You totally ignores the Philadelphia hoagies which represents the finest examples of the Italian sandwich segment. You also left out the subs from the South Jersey shore. I will not be looking at any more of your reviews as you missed so badly on the Italian sandwich segment I have no trust in your views.
Terry Kaplan I totally agree with you! Not sure how they could not have one place in Philadelphia! Between the bread and the strong Italian roots. Places like Datillo's, Marinucci's, Ricci's, Cosmi's, Tortorice's , Pagano's.....I could go on and on. That is just the Italian Cold Cuts. We could hammer on Cheesesteaks, Roast Pork and Italian Specialty like Chicken Cutlets, Eggplant Parm, etc. The there is the entire Jersey Market....Phil's, Carmen's, Chick's, Pete's, etc, etc. You could just do the 12 best of Philadelphia and South Jersey and still leave great places out!
I agree - Philly hoagies and Jersey Shore subs need to be included. My first sandwich epiphany was a Jersey sub, still love it. Thankfully, Jersey Mikes has made it to California.
A friend of mine used to work at a deli his boss told HIM toss the expired meat and cheese out he called me and told me what side of the dumpster to look so I got the plastic bag of goodies AND made the best ever sandwich I ever had ,,,, used the money I saved to get beer even better now! 3 days worth of free food
This entire list is fraudulent by leaving out any of the hundred delis in Philadelphia and South Jersey, we have some of the best "hoagies" in the country. But you put two sandwiches on there that have mustard on them and a sandwich from Maine that looks like it came from a gas station grab and go. Also it's pronounced gabagool.
I agree. Their subs are the best in the DMV. When I visit friends that have moved away they asks me to bring them subs from The Italian Store. I prefer the Philly with Pepperoni but you can’t go wrong with any of their subs. Make sure to try the sweet and/or hot peppers. They take the subs to the next level. The pizza is good too.
Whenever I visit Houston, I make a point of going to Antone’s and ordering the Super Original with extra chow chow. It’s my vote for best sub sandwich.
I grew up in Houston and the best Po Boy I ever had was at Memorial City Mall at a Italian shop inside the Mall they where like already wrapped in Foil and made I know of Antone's but I don't think it was them but I've never had one as Good wonder if know of that Mall.
I don’t care if it’s truffle mustard. You don’t put mustard on a good submarine sandwich, unless it’s a corn beef submarine sandwich. There , I said it.
It's a free country, but you won't catch me putting mustard on an Italian hoagie. What's the point? You end up overpowering the delicate flavor of the onions and spices.
Back in the late 80's, a few deli's and grocery stores (deli counter) in Connecticut made subs to order. You would pay the price for the bread you wanted and the deli price for the meat and cheese, lettuce/tomato/pickle, etc was free. (Sometimes they didn't charge for the bread) You would leave with a 2lb+ sandwich for maybe $6 at the time, I didn't understand the pricing at first, but if you picked out the meats and cheeses, toppings, basic spreads nothing fancy, and said $10 worth, they would ask if you were sure. One deli had fried Mozzarella as an appetizer, maybe $3.50. I think they put 2lbs of cheese in that thing, smothered with marinara sauce it was delicious gooey mess. I was a contractor working in an Italian restaurant, Angelo's, the owner Angelo asked me if I wanted lunch, I said sure, what do you want? I say a meatball grinder. He says half or whole it is on me, I say whole. He says okay, Mozz and Provolone, the thing was huge and had weight. It was incredible, but enough to feed 4 people. I was there a couple days, he didn't skimp on anything.
Don’t know if you had one, but the Italian Grinder at Martino’s in Bristol was the best Italian Sandwich in America. The owners passed several years ago and you can no longer enjoy their work of art. All of their cheeses and cold cuts were imported from Italy, not one from the US. They used the best Italian bread in America, Milite from Waterbury. I have never had an Italian Grinder better than this, and I’ve eaten them everywhere, NYC, Boston, Phil, DC, Chicago, San Fran, KC, Detroit, etc…
I feel like you not having a SINGLE place from Philadelphia, which probably has more hoagie shops than anywhere in the US, renders this entire list null and void. I mean, it's science
I love this channel but holy hell this narrator is hard to handle. Watched this video in a packed living room and everybody agreed. Just honest criticism, nothing mean.
Mustard? Mayo? That's not an Italian! To be a Italian sub, 1st thing is you have to call it a sub! Hoagie! hero, po'boy, torpedo or some other BS name doesn't even count!
I've been mourning the demise of Mama Lucia's in Wheaton Maryland for years now. A few storefronts away was "The Nut House" selling hot fresh roasted peanuts in their shells. Big Friday tradition: Mama's subs and fresh hot peanuts.
Omg I love a good Italian Sandwich. That’s my favorite.. My oil & vinegar has to be on the side bc I hate soggy bread.. And I’m from NY. I pure it on every bite and the bread is still fresh
Italian sub are great made fresh,ingredients and flavor tastes great,what makes a great Italian sub to me is the bread and the ingredients and flavor inside your sub.
For a list of "best Italian subs in America" you'd think you wouldn't have to disclaim that one of them is better than a national chain, all of them should be
I appreciate the Graziano sandwich in Chicago. I’ve been there and it’s very good…however the best Italian sub in Chicagoland is in Elmwood Park. Head over to the Alpine Food Store on North Avenue and get an Alpine. THAT Is the best Italian sub in America.
The key to ANY good Sub is the BREAD. Crisp hard crust, never soft. Never mustard or Mayo. Oil and vinegar or giardinera. Graziano’s and D’Amato in Chicago will stack up against anything on this list.
Who do you feel has the best Italian sub?
Sub City in Iowa.
Feel? Felt is for pool tables. Which one do I think is best? Jury's still out on that.
Guliano's Deli in Gardena Ca
for chains? Jersey mikes hands down... #17 on rosemary parm bread +bbq sauce with banana peppers and black pepper on the steak. thank me later
The best as far as I have tried myself closed shop several years ago (crying still.) It was Captain Nemos and seemed like there were three shops within our county, then one day they were all gone. Best Italian sub EVER!
I remember over 50 years ago K-Mart had the best Subs when you entered the store we always grabbed them. they were fantastic..
Fogetta bout it! Philly an/or S Jersey not mentioned. PLEASE, you gotta be kidding me!
NJ/NY area best subs,bagels and pizza in the US
How is a sandwich with "boiled ham and American cheese" from Maine on this list, but nothing from the Italian Market or Reading Terminal Market in Philly? This list is absolutely invalid.
Might have an answer. I was born in Portland. The sandwich is probably on the list because of sales. There’s absolutely nothing about the sandwich that’s Italian. They do have a more authentic sandwich on the menu but this one is called the original. Whenever I go back to Maine, it’s my first stop. Then lobster and steamers. But you’re correct in saying there’s nothing Italian about it. Still delicious though.
Says the man who eats plasic cheese 🧀 😂
Southeast Pennsylvania subs are the bomb! Mustard on a sub? No way!!?
I agree. Especially during the summer when tomatoes are nice and red and juicy! We certainly have some excellent sub shops here in SEPA!
Don’t you mean hoagies?
You didn't mention one of the BEST subs...The White House Sub shop in Atlantic City NJ. LOL Moe Russ right on. I only get the White House special lol a must stop in ACY
Again a member of the club. There is no better sub in America.
No white house in Atlantic City? What about a muffalata from central grocery in new Orleans?
The best
I had a great Italian sub at White House Subs in Atlantic City. The White House special was amazing and HUGE for around $15. It took us a few days to eat the entire thing. I think though that the Mom & Pop shops in Delaware are the best deal for subs. The bread and ingredients are all fresh & made to order. I could only eat half of my Italian sub from Casapulla’s.
I was wondering where white house was on the list.
@Bali Breeze 💯 Agree!
@Bali Breeze I wish I could get one here in Northern Cal! ☹️
I went to Drexel. Once John DeBella (or someone, I’m old) said to his wife, “Hey I’m going to the White House on Thursday.” She said, “Cool, get me an Italian.” He was talking about DC, not AC.
I just posted the same. I'll drive from Baltimore or OC MD. to get one. I might stop in The Bass pro shop while I'm there to. Sack o' subs is pretty good
How could you possibly have this list without a place from Philly? The home of the hoagie. Amazing. There are dozens of places in our city that could have made the list.
I was thinking the same thing... I could name so many places, it's not even funny. The fact they also didn't add The Whitehouse sub shop. That place is legendary. Mind boggles me.
Forreal
Ever thought you might have never had a good Italian sub? Lots of world outside of Philly.
@@Das_Vert to be truly honest. There's no hoagies as good as the ones in Philly and jersey.. I've had good ones in other surrendering states. Such as Whitehouse is an all time great in Atlantic city. Other then that I think laspadas in South Florida is about as good as your going to get outside of the true north east.. it really honestly comes down to the roll. Which most places try to ship the Amoroso rolls in from Philly. But they become to soft on the outside.. they have to ship them in plastic bags. Which makes them to moist and softens the outside.. so no northeast Philly and jersey are the best.
@@Das_Vert that area pretty much made Italian hoagies famous. And the whole sandwich concept to another level.
I grew up in the Philly area, you can make great subs at home, the key is finding the right sub rolls or make them yourself, use genoa salami, proscuitto or another type of deli ham will work, mortadella, coppa and/or soppressata, and provolone for your meats and cheese. If you have access to a bigger variety of imported Italian meats you may find porchetta, its excellent on subs too, its roasted pork with herbs.
Put olive oil on the roll, and vinegar if you like, and sprinkle with dried oregano or fresh if you have it and black pepper....salt isn't necessary since the meats are loaded with salt. Then layer the meat and cheese, then spread a layer of minced hot cherry peppers, often labeled "hoagie spread", or if you buy them whole just chop them up....many people use banana peppers and thats fine if you prefer them but traditionally its hot cherry peppers. Then layer thinly sliced onions, tomatoes and finish with shredded lettuce and another sprinkling of dried oregano.
John's Village Market in Wayne was a godsend to all Valley Forge Military Academy cadets. I had a roast beef hoagie made by one of the new guys back in the late 1980s that weighed in at almost 1 1/2 lbs. They were closed the last time I was there so I'll have to make another trip back soon. Best sub-style sandwich I ever had.
Bread is the key!
My friend if u grew up in the Philly area u would call them Hoagies not subs
@@nicholasmiglino7299 I do call them hoagies, though they're called subs in this article, why? Because not everyone knows what a hoagie is, its a pretty localized term for sub, which is far more widely recognized. I hope that meets your approval...what an a-hole.
@@MG-ot2yr It doesn’t, the Hoagie originated blocks from where I’m from & live my friend a sub is an imitation of a hoagie pure & simple
I just adore JERSEY MIKES SUBS. I watched this episode and had to go out and get one. Your fault guys 😂.
I love Italian cold cut and hot sandwiches. ❤ There was a sandwich shop in Isla Vista, California called the New York Hero House. An Italian American family ran the shop during the '80's when I lived there. Their sandwiches were delicious and had colorful names. The Melvin (Sausage), The Marvin (meat ball), The Melvin-Marvin Combo, and Egg Plant Sandwiches were fabulous. They were made on an Italian roll slathered with tomato sauce, provolone cheese, peppers, onions, and mushrooms. Sadly, the family retired, and the shop is no longer in business, but what memories that place brings back. It makes my mouth water just thinking about it. 👍👍👍👍👍
A list of subs without a single offering from greater Philadelphia????
Uh I'm pretty sure philly & nj have the best Italian hoagies hands down the rest are inferior.
Maybe one of these subs looked like what I grew up with in the Philly area....and there is no mustard on an Italian sub...lol.
Yeah I don't know who's putting mustard on these... but noo.
Gooey Looies
Yeah. Northern DE girl here. Oil and red wine vinegar.
@@nataliestory2614 Home of capriotti's, and Claymont's in Wilmington. I am a fan of oil and vinegar on my hoagie...
Just like the videos of making a “Philly cheesesteak” is always loaded with bell peppers and mushrooms.
I've had more than half the subs on this list, and the Milano at The Italian Store is still the best one I have ever had. It may be because I live in the area and have been eating that sandwich for 20 years. There is always something better out, but I have yet to find it! Italian Store all the way for the win!!!
I've had a couple that were better, but the Italian Store is fantastic. I say that at a New Englander.
I agree completely. The subs at the Italian store are on another level. The pizza is great too.
I'm from Jersey and I have worked all over this country. You gotta try, The White House Sub Shop in Atlantic City NJ. No place else in the world has the Italian bread made in AC bakeries. It's in the wooder. The place is iconic with the walls covered in pictures of hundreds of famous patrons from the past 100 years.
Not a 100 years.... since 1946
@@johnparisi7370 close enough. their subs are the best!
Even the Beatles ate there.
I ate there in 1981 and I never forgot.....Five of us drove back and bought 15 large Italian subs...........they never made it back to Ohio. Lol lol. Lol
Philly Rolls are better
Never toast an Italian sub. Sacrilegious
Durham Delicatessen in Langhorne Pennsylvania would blow some on this list out of the water. $8 for a hoagie big enough for two, meat cut to order for each sandwich, giant dill pickles you fish out of a barrel and bread you pull from a bin. 👌🏻 it’s the best sandwich I’ve ever had
I agree 100% - As a Sales rep going to Lower Bucks Hospital , I stopped at Durham Deli many times. Great Subs and Chicken Salad and all the food was made to order and Great .
Silvio's in Hatboro is pretty good too. I would say most most Hoagie / Cheesesteak shops in the Delaware Valley would beat all 12 of these.
Gree up in Philly, High School in Warminster and agree with the comments about many in the area beating these
"Big enough for two"
Also the hoagie: 12 in.
:/
My nephew played WR at LVC. My college roommate’s kid is now trying to break his records. Something about SE PA that makes for great hoagies.
The italian sub is easily one of the best sandwiches ever put to bread. Which I suppose isn't surprising when you consider how many incredible cured meats that Italy is known for
The Godmother from Bay Cities is everything.
The godmother bread and peppers are the best sandwich I’ve ever eaten. I always tell people going to LA you need a picnic from Bay Cities to a show at the Hollywood Bowl.
New York, New England, Chicago, and the West Coast!!!! (Oh, and one stop in St Louis) It is good to know that these places seem to be the only places for good food according to you.
When talking about authentic Italian cold cuts, that’s mostly true. Not that there isn’t plenty of good food elsewhere, but not Italian subs
Anything with Alissa Milano attached to it I'd definitely never try.
Yep
Just to point out that "Milano" by itself is just the name of a city. (American's usually call it Milan) Alyssa's last name is the equivalent of an American with the last name "Washington."
Agreed.
You can keep anything attached to milano
I heard after you eat it you start whining and crying about shit that never happened.
@@whobilly1 wait, you are telling me Hollywood execs never had a "casting couch"?
Sure they didn't.. and no old executive ever wanted to do a pretty actress.. /s
The best Italian subs in THE WORLD are at PRIMO HOAGIES in Philadelphia. Rolls are baked specially for the shop; meats and cheeses are imported from Italy. I would kill for one right now!
Not anymore = Primo's are run by people that shouldn't be running a business
This was a good one. Sal, Kris & Charlie's is a must for native New Yorkers and tourists alike. Their sharp provolone is so good with the meats and hot cherry peppers. Their sandwiches are Tier 1.
The bomb is great, you can assault some one with that sandwich. It's up to $17 now though.
Steak sub from Geno's in Philadelphia. Is the best steak sub but jersey Mike's has best Italian sub.
mustard and mayo on an italian sub is fake. oil and vinegar goes on a real italian sub.
You must have Italian/Sicilian blood in you, friend! 🇮🇹🇮🇲
Ah I love hoagies from Philly! Grew up in that area, and almost every corner deli or pizzaria had delicious hoagies. The most underrated sandwich in the US.
Nobody underrates them, you fool.
Cannot believe you don't have the White House in Atlantic City. Probably the best subs in the country. The White House Special is the best.
I live in the St. Louis area and I am proud to say once I saw they (Gioia's) was on the top list of best Italian sandwiches on the news and other places I had to go 😋 and it did not disappoint!!! I got the hot salami on garlic bread with all the condiments...so happy I stay near a city that serves great food like other places all over the world 😏☺️😌
I live nearby. The hot salami and roast beef is even better than the plain salami but really the best sandwich there is the meatball sub. It's the best one I've ever had.
@@sama2965 I have been wanting a meatball sub lately lol I will have to try them...thanks!
I live nearby in Alton, I will definitely go there and try them. Thanks!
Kinda surprised they made the list, STL tends to be flyover country. Great damn sammich though!
@@tylerbuchholz1553 I'm not surprised - the Italian community in STL has opened so many great restaurants and delicatessens
-I've always loved Amighetti's on The Hill, though it changed ownership a few years back I think (?)
- Next time I'm in town will definitely stop by Gioia''s
No mustard
No credibiilty. Not one place from Philly. Right
Chicago Italian Beef #1
White House Sub Shop in Atlantic City NJ.
The White House Sub Shop in AC New Jersey . If you don’t believe it , check it out . They have pictures of movie stars who have eaten their Italian subs . They’ve been in business for over seventy five years. Now their children and their children have branched out under the name of Sako Subs .
Wegman's Danny's favorite. Thanks for playing.
Nothing from Jersey or Philly This is BS
You have to remember though? People like to go where it's safe to eat?😂 Get robbed and beat up! Not good.
@AlanRitchie-wr1uz Philly, is not that dangerous hasn't been that dangerous In a very long time, I would say almost 20 years. The main problem in Philly now are
The West Coast junkies that have flooded the city, and now they're just a bunch of people from the West Coast that are getting high in the streets implants.
The first one is not an Italian sub. It is a ham sandwich salad sub. Where’s the salami, prosciutto etc? Monica’s is ok, but mortadella should be replaced with hot cappi. Also NO PEPPERONI IN AN ITALIAN SUB. These are not Italian and drift far from the original hoagie which was first CREATED in Philadelphia, PA. What, mustard sauce! Are you kidding? You said Italian, not German. It may be good BUT IT IS MOT ITALIAN WITH MUSTARD.
Here is our first problem…there are “Hoagies” here in Atlantic City to Philly.
Subs are from some foreign place far away . So an Italian Hoagie is a whole new playing field if you want a contest.
What Bozo puts mustard on an Italian Hoagie?
Oil & vinegar is Italian.
I've had a ton of Italian subs throughout the US and surprisingly the best I've had is a small mom and pop shop in Florence AL called Pizza Chef. Their Hot Italian sub is king to any I have ever had. The bread has a crusty outer crunch, yet maintains a very nice soft and airy center. The layer of meats, veggies, and fresh ingredients perfectly compliment the build. It's cheap in comparison to chain restaurants or stores and far more authentic and delicious. If anyone happens to travel through the Shoals in North Alabama, give them a visit. I truly promise you won't be disappointed.
I love an Italian sandwich! All the "coastal" Italian sammies seem to be getting the press here...
But I'll take my local Italians in "flyover" country who didn't settle on the coasts...
Still gave you a thumbs up tho, Mashed...
Philadelphia has lots of great sandwich places.
You totally ignores the Philadelphia hoagies which represents the finest examples of the Italian sandwich segment. You also left out the subs from the South Jersey shore. I will not be looking at any more of your reviews as you missed so badly on the Italian sandwich segment I have no trust in your views.
The fact Whitehouse is not on this list means they did no real research
Terry Kaplan I totally agree with you! Not sure how they could not have one place in Philadelphia! Between the bread and the strong Italian roots. Places like Datillo's, Marinucci's, Ricci's, Cosmi's, Tortorice's , Pagano's.....I could go on and on. That is just the Italian Cold Cuts. We could hammer on Cheesesteaks, Roast Pork and Italian Specialty like Chicken Cutlets, Eggplant Parm, etc. The there is the entire Jersey Market....Phil's, Carmen's, Chick's, Pete's, etc, etc.
You could just do the 12 best of Philadelphia and South Jersey and still leave great places out!
I agree - Philly hoagies and Jersey Shore subs need to be included. My first sandwich epiphany was a Jersey sub, still love it. Thankfully, Jersey Mikes has made it to California.
You will be ok, the person covering the whole country not just philly and Jersey
@@sherrytrobinson1546 They OMITTED the places that originated the Italian hoagie! Are you deaf and blind?
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A friend of mine used to work at a deli his boss told HIM toss the expired meat and cheese out he called me and told me what side of the dumpster to look so I got the plastic bag of goodies AND made the best ever sandwich I ever had ,,,, used the money I saved to get beer even better now! 3 days worth of free food
V&S Deli in Boca Raton, FL. Real deal on the hard sesame roll! Only thing I miss about Boca.
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every single one should be from philly... fail mashed
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Shamrock Deli Audubon NJ.
Best italian hoagies are in the Philadelphia metro area.
Case closed.
Yes, not even a question really
I lived 1/2 mile from that Italian Store spot in Arlington, VA for 10 years. A nice sandwich but it wouldn't even be top 20 in Philly.
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I have been to Amatos in New England several times while visiting Was definitely worth the trip EXCELLENT SANDWICH
I still like Subway!🤷🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️ and Jason's deli
I'll eat an Italian B.M.T. from Subway any day of the week. I don't care that it's lower quality than these places, it's still bangin.
I’m a Fire House Sub or Jimmy Johns
@@SouthernGeminiAB Have you ever had that Spicy East Coast Italian sub from Jimmy John's? I gotta make a trip there one day and try it
Wtf
@@jasonanderson3202 All Italian subs are good in my book. Even the "garbage" ones. The overall flavor just works.
This entire list is fraudulent by leaving out any of the hundred delis in Philadelphia and South Jersey, we have some of the best "hoagies" in the country. But you put two sandwiches on there that have mustard on them and a sandwich from Maine that looks like it came from a gas station grab and go. Also it's pronounced gabagool.
For a chain Jersey Mikes is very good.
Paul's Deli in Mystic Island, NJ is the best. Everything is high quality and fresh.
What about the Kmart subs from the 70s? Those were delicious 😆
If you put mustard or mayonnaise on a hoagie in New Jersey you will be arrested.
Or shot
OMG they all look delicious! I feel like going on a road trip to every deli... lol
Sub 1: Mayonnaise on an Italian sub is heresy and should immediately be set on fire to purify it if it’s sin
And ham is suss too.
No Philly??? Cmon!!
White House Subs hands down the best. Don’t know how you don’t have them on the list
Too salty
Can't be "the best" if it is called anything other than a HERO.
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There can only be one that is the best - the Rosie Special from Carmen’s in Bellmawr, New Jersey.
North Jersey!!!! The best in the country!
The White House in Atlantic City.
No better subs anywhere than South Jersey and Philadelphia!
DiBella’s subs in the north east is pretty good
I agree, there’s one on the Berlin Trnpke.in Newington Ct Pretty good 👍
First, if you're calling them Subs, you haven't even found the best region for Hoagies. It starts with the roll.
No one in the north eastern U.S refers to them as "hoagies". I dont even feel right saying the word it sounds stupid.
@@pickettmandi that's because you don't know where they started and where the best one's are. Even Google knows the answer.
DeFalco's In Scottsdale,AZ. You're welcome
Monica’s in Boston is excellent! However, I would recommend trying the New Deal Fruit market in Revere. Insanely good!
The "Top Shelf " Italian with vinegar peppers from New Deal is easily the best I've ever had.
I can attest that The Italian Store in Arlington, VA had the best Italian subs in the DMV area. The Capri is the best though.
I agree. Their subs are the best in the DMV. When I visit friends that have moved away they asks me to bring them subs from The Italian Store. I prefer the Philly with Pepperoni but you can’t go wrong with any of their subs. Make sure to try the sweet and/or hot peppers. They take the subs to the next level. The pizza is good too.
Nah Filippos and RJs are better
Whenever I visit Houston, I make a point of going to Antone’s and ordering the Super Original with extra chow chow. It’s my vote for best sub sandwich.
I grew up in Houston and the best Po Boy I ever had was at Memorial City Mall at a Italian shop inside the Mall they where like already wrapped in Foil and made I know of Antone's but I don't think it was them but I've never had one as Good wonder if know of that Mall.
These are almost all exclusively in New England and Northern places. Where are all the southern shops that serve them?
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What? No White House Submarines from Atlantic City, NJ???
I thought the same thing!!!
The best in the world and it’s not close!!!!!!!
TKB Bakery & Deli, Indio, CA was named the No. 1 restaurant in America on Yelp.
Growing up, we had a massive sandwich called the Garbage Can. It was awesome!
I remember that sandwich, it had a metallic taste to it
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How in heaven do you have Italian subs,and none from Philly.😂😢
I don’t care if it’s truffle mustard. You don’t put mustard on a good submarine sandwich, unless it’s a corn beef submarine sandwich. There , I said it.
It's a free country, but you won't catch me putting mustard on an Italian hoagie. What's the point? You end up overpowering the delicate flavor of the onions and spices.
Correct.
Who thought mustard on a sandwich was good anyway?
You have to be from Baltimore
You're a trip! You nailed it! 😃 Thanks, I needed that!
Back in the late 80's, a few deli's and grocery stores (deli counter) in Connecticut made subs to order. You would pay the price for the bread you wanted and the deli price for the meat and cheese, lettuce/tomato/pickle, etc was free. (Sometimes they didn't charge for the bread) You would leave with a 2lb+ sandwich for maybe $6 at the time, I didn't understand the pricing at first, but if you picked out the meats and cheeses, toppings, basic spreads nothing fancy, and said $10 worth, they would ask if you were sure. One deli had fried Mozzarella as an appetizer, maybe $3.50. I think they put 2lbs of cheese in that thing, smothered with marinara sauce it was delicious gooey mess.
I was a contractor working in an Italian restaurant, Angelo's, the owner Angelo asked me if I wanted lunch, I said sure, what do you want? I say a meatball grinder. He says half or whole it is on me, I say whole. He says okay, Mozz and Provolone, the thing was huge and had weight. It was incredible, but enough to feed 4 people. I was there a couple days, he didn't skimp on anything.
Don’t know if you had one, but the Italian Grinder at Martino’s in Bristol was the best Italian Sandwich in America. The owners passed several years ago and you can no longer enjoy their work of art. All of their cheeses and cold cuts were imported from Italy, not one from the US. They used the best Italian bread in America, Milite from Waterbury. I have never had an Italian Grinder better than this, and I’ve eaten them everywhere, NYC, Boston, Phil, DC, Chicago, San Fran, KC, Detroit, etc…
Eastside Pizza in Wallingford,Ct makes an awesome Italian grinder and the rolls are just the right type for that grinder
You should try the Knuckle sandwich at Sinful Subs Las Vegas. They're Champaign dressing is to die for
I feel like you not having a SINGLE place from Philadelphia, which probably has more hoagie shops than anywhere in the US, renders this entire list null and void. I mean, it's science
I love this channel but holy hell this narrator is hard to handle. Watched this video in a packed living room and everybody agreed. Just honest criticism, nothing mean.
Mustard? Mayo? That's not an Italian! To be a Italian sub, 1st thing is you have to call it a sub! Hoagie! hero, po'boy, torpedo or some other BS name doesn't even count!
I've been mourning the demise of Mama Lucia's in Wheaton Maryland for years now. A few storefronts away was "The Nut House" selling hot fresh roasted peanuts in their shells. Big Friday tradition: Mama's subs and fresh hot peanuts.
Mama Lucia wasn’t in the the best in Wheaton …marchones(now fillipos)
Cousin’s Special - the GOLD STANDARD OF SUBS !!!!
My all time favorite Italian hero is Leggio's in Bay Shore, NY . Local delis make their sandwiches with a personal touch that you can taste.
Omg I love a good Italian Sandwich. That’s my favorite.. My oil & vinegar has to be on the side bc I hate soggy bread.. And I’m from NY. I pure it on every bite and the bread is still fresh
I hate soggy bread. I have to make my own sandwiches in order to try and cut out the soggy bread problems.
Frank and Louies, Marchones/Filippos, Casapulla's, Anthonys Ocean city, Rjs Deli. Ive been to 100s on the east coast and those are the best
Casapulla's!!
In Delaware Casapulla's is what a sub is supposed to be.
Italian sub are great made fresh,ingredients and flavor tastes great,what makes a great Italian sub to me is the bread and the ingredients and flavor inside your sub.
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Significantly missing is DeFonte's of Brooklyn. Simply sandwiches, hot and cold! Already a hit on Triple D, when in Brooklyn, don't miss it.
You have to try the Special at Amaghettis in St. Louis on the Hill!
monica's validates this list!
I'll have two of each, Thanks!
😂 ok period!!!
For a list of "best Italian subs in America" you'd think you wouldn't have to disclaim that one of them is better than a national chain, all of them should be
I appreciate the Graziano sandwich in Chicago. I’ve been there and it’s very good…however the best Italian sub in Chicagoland is in Elmwood Park. Head over to the Alpine Food Store on North Avenue and get an Alpine. THAT Is the best Italian sub in America.
Absolutely the best sub I ever had was made by my then to be mother-in-law in Stonington, CT in 1954. That dear lady was the worlds champ sub builder.
Yep! Mona Lisa in the Little Italy neighborhood of San Diego, too.
Never mustard
The key to ANY good Sub is the BREAD. Crisp hard crust, never soft. Never mustard or Mayo. Oil and vinegar or giardinera.
Graziano’s and D’Amato in Chicago will stack up against anything on this list.
No mention of NJ. Suddenly this list is not being fully researched.