Reliably delicious Vietnamese in the East Village. The lunch-only banh mi are winners, too.
The appropriately named Cut Above Deli in Newtown Square services its passionate patrons with not one, not two, but seven different styles of Italian hoagies, ranging from Classic to Milano.
Homemade seeded semolina bread, house-label olive oil and locations in both Ardmore and West Chester make Carlino’s Specialty Foods and Catering a hoagie-lover’s dream.
Pork sandwiches win rave reviews at Sessano Café, but the Sessano Special hoagie (prosciutto, salami, capicola, provolone, mozzarella, tomatoes, roasted peppers & basil) is just as worthy of praise.
Boasting a bread supply from Conshohocken Bakery, Pudge’s makes simple hoagies with lettuce, cheese, tomato & onion. Extra toppings like sharp provolone, bacon & “hoagie spread” gussies them up.
