Kelly the Dog Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 As a companion piece to the Pizzeria thread, what is the best sub you have ever had? My favorite is the Super Royal from John and Mary's, with a close second being a double steak, cheese and sweet peppers from Jim's Steakout. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Oswego Sub Shop 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 (edited) Far and away....Primos. I believe they originated in Philly. They are a chain, but have top quality rolls, meat, and cheese, and pack it full. Fresh toppings as well. https://www.primohoagies.com Edited January 19, 2018 by RaoulDuke79 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transient Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Used to get a ham and turkey club sub from Jim’s Steakout on Delaware after last call in my youth that was delicious. Also got a steak sub from Bozana’s on Camp Rd one time that I still remember to this day. It was good, but more memorably, it was like 15 lbs of meat. Took me 3 days to eat it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills4everNY Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Jreck Subs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted January 19, 2018 Author Share Posted January 19, 2018 17 minutes ago, RaoulDuke79 said: Far and away....Primos. I believe they originated in Philly. They are a chain, but have top quality rolls, meat, and cheese, and pack it full. Fresh toppings as well. https://www.primohoagies.com Real philly cheesesteaks are great. For me, Jim's are just as good or better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 John and Mary’s was always the gold standard for me, but I have a new(ish) personal favorite. Valentino’s in Sarasota FL has the best Italian sub I can remember. The bread is key, but it’s all around perfection for my taste. I happen to be in town, and have to get there before I leave. I know there are a few guys not too far away. If you haven’t tried it, make the effort. It’s also two meals for me....unless I’m starving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted January 19, 2018 Author Share Posted January 19, 2018 Just now, Augie said: John and Mary’s was always the gold standard for me, but I have a new(ish) personal favorite. Valentino’s in Sarasota FL has the best Italian sub I can remember. The bread is key, but it’s all around perfection for my taste. I happen to be in town, and have to get there before I leave. They have great subs, especially the rolls. Great food all around. If I had to have one, I'd still go J&M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Just now, Kelly the Dog said: They have great subs, especially the rolls. Great food all around. If I had to have one, I'd still go J&M. I haven’t had J&M for decades, so I can’t say. I don’t remember them as having the same quality of bread, but I’ve got no clue....just happy memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 I don’t know if it’s a New England thing or a Vermont thing, but they love to put shredded cabbage on subs here. At first I was appalled and wouldn’t try it. It since has grown on me. Adds a nice crunch to the sandwich. As long as the cabbage is shredded super thin. At most places it’s either cabbage or romaine leaves. No shredded iceberg. Not a big fan of romaine on my sub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Great, now I have to add J&M to my list of must have foods when I get back for a game next season.... So much food, so little time... 2 minutes ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: I don’t know if it’s a New England thing or a Vermont thing, but they love to put shredded cabbage on subs here. At first I was appalled and wouldn’t try it. It since has grown on me. Adds a nice crunch to the sandwich. As long as the cabbage is shredded super thin. At most places it’s either cabbage or romaine leaves. No shredded iceberg. Not a big fan of romaine on my sub. Some crunch/texture can be a nice addition. It doesn’t change the flavor much, I’d expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Almost every hole-in-the-wall joint in Philadelphia. Loaded Italian, sweet or pork and greens with a sharp cheese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 A little sub shop where I grew up, so small they don't even have a webpage, just a facebook page, place is called Mr. Sub. I'd always get the Super Italian. Loaded with meats and veggies. Have never found any other place that gives as much on a sub as they do. https://www.facebook.com/sherriesmrsubpulaski/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 John & Mary’s Turkey club or chicken finger sub wegmans - “Danny’s favorite” ohio subs do not even come close. Different universe. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simool Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 (edited) If I am anywhere near St. Louis I will go out of my way for Eovaldi's on the Hill. The Extra Special is probably the best I have had hands down. http://www.delionthehill.com/ A close second is Fraboni's in Downtown Madison, WI https://www.frabonisdeli.com/ Edited January 19, 2018 by simool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 1 hour ago, Bills4everNY said: Jreck Subs. Wife wants to go there, we have one a few miles from home. One of these days we'll make it. Thankfully they didn't get shut down by the corruption case. 46 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: wegmans - “Danny’s favorite” That's what I'll get too when I go, on wheat. Closest I've found to the Mr. Sub I mentioned before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 (edited) My favorite for a long time, many years ago, used to be at Mike's subs at the Delaware Ave./Lincoln Blvd. location in Kenmore. Maybe that was the only location back then? Maybe that is the only location now!? They did a steak and cheese that was lovely, based mostly around the meat they used, which is what I would call "real steak" like a thin but meaty piece of sirloin steak. I.E., they didn't use paper thin "Steak-ums" or whatever that crap is like most all other sub places. I used to get tomatoes, lettuce, steak, cheese, oil, salt... They were always well seasoned and dammit....I am hungry right now and can taste one! Wonder when I last ate one at that location. May well have been 25-30 years ago. The fact I can still remember them well speaks to their quality. Edited January 19, 2018 by Fadingpain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Its “hoagie” and the best come from primo hoagies. primohoagies.com try the sharp Italian with a side of pepper shooters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Best sub ever, Red October 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Subway veggie ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transient Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Another place that I forgot about until this thread is Marco’s Italian Deli on Hertel Ave. Not sure if you’d consider them Hoagies or not. Used to get the Bugsy Siegel. Delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Dinic's Roast Pork with Rabe and Sharp Provolone at Reading Terminal Market in Philly. /End Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 7 minutes ago, The Poojer said: Dinic's Roast Pork with Rabe and Sharp Provolone at Reading Terminal Market in Philly. /End Thread That’s is very good to great, not end thread worthy though. Two candidates, one WNY and other Chain 1) violas steak and cheese in the Falls. If you grew up on it, still the best. 2) Penn National Italian, grilled. For a chain, this place is awesome. Fresh sliced meats and cheeses, grilled meat first, then in the oven. And the bread/ baguette is just divine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 I know. But let me echo what others have said. An Italian Diablo from Primo's is hands down my favorite hoagie, but you can walk into any corner store in philly and get a ridiculously overloaded hoagie with Dietz & Watkins meats which are pretty damn high quality meats. I leaned early on when i moved here to not shy away from these corner stores. 3 minutes ago, plenzmd1 said: That’s is very good to great, not end thread worthy though. Two candidates, one WNY and other Chain 1) violas steak and cheese in the Falls. If you grew up on it, still the best. 2) Penn National Italian, grilled. For a chain, this place is awesome. Fresh sliced meats and cheeses, grilled meat first, then in the oven. And the bread/ baguette is just divine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 I stayed with my friends wife's sister on a trip to NYC. She's a vegetarian but made me a fried pastrami sub. Omg. I have no idea what she did to it but it was the most amazing thing I've ever eaten. Best sub from a store or restaurant would have to be willow ridge convenient in amherst. Nothing crazy just Costanzo roll and meat veggies and cheese but they're good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snafu Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 10 hours ago, Augie said: I haven’t had J&M for decades, so I can’t say. I don’t remember them as having the same quality of bread, but I’ve got no clue....just happy memories. My mom lives near the Getzville J&M and I bring her a sub every now and again when I'm in town visiting. I went about 15 years between trips until a couple years ago. My favorite when I was young was the A-bomb. I still order that one, but also the steak. The bread is still great. I've been making my own version of an A-bomb since I moved away. I tried to get my local pizza guy to start making it for me, but he was pretty rigid in his menu. All in all, J&M is still a solid choice. I wouldn't call it the best but you won't go wrong. My my dad loved the Santora's steak and dandelion. Loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 34 minutes ago, The Poojer said: I know. But let me echo what others have said. An Italian Diablo from Primo's is hands down my favorite hoagie, but you can walk into any corner store in philly and get a ridiculously overloaded hoagie with Dietz & Watkins meats which are pretty damn high quality meats. I leaned early on when i moved here to not shy away from these corner stores. Even in my little hometown, I've found the best subs are from corner stores. There were two that made excellent subs. One closed down years ago; the other, I just saw yesterday, abruptly closed its doors and put the business up for sale. I like a nice Italian mixed, toasted, with banana peppers. Another favorite is one I learned from an ex many years ago. Roast beef, provolone, LTO, a little Italian dressing and bacon. There's a small pizza shop - Amore - in my town that makes great subs. Their rolls are the perfect softness, which is why I like them so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Tony's Pizza & Donair shop Robie Street Halifax Nova Scotia - Large Donair Sub extra meat extra sauce no tomatoes. http://www.tonysdonair.ca/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBud Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 10 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: John & Mary’s Turkey club or chicken finger sub wegmans - “Danny’s favorite” ohio subs do not even come close. Different universe. Oh so true!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 9 hours ago, Augie said: John and Mary’s was always the gold standard for me, but I have a new(ish) personal favorite. Valentino’s in Sarasota FL has the best Italian sub I can remember. The bread is key, but it’s all around perfection for my taste. I happen to be in town, and have to get there before I leave. I know there are a few guys not too far away. If you haven’t tried it, make the effort. It’s also two meals for me....unless I’m starving. John and Mary's was always the go to place back in WNY, there used to be one kind of near the airport. Also out Darien way there was a place called Beachy's that made great subs, probably gone now. Down here in Florida the Silver Ring makes excellent Cuban sandwiches, not exactly a sub but "sub like". Jersey Mikes is the main sub place around here but I think they are over rated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Anyone else feel like you don’t get your money’s worth unless the roof of your mouth is nicked up by the crusty bread? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeviF Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Any big mixed Italian specialty sub from an Italian import store in Albany. Ragonese, Cardona's, Miranda's, pick one and you're set. Cardona's probably has the best bread though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roundybout Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 (edited) Shy's Steakhouse on Fillmore in Buffalo has one of the best steak hoagies I've ever had in WNY. Their chopped burger subs are phenomenal too. Edited January 19, 2018 by BillsEnthusiast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Do you let your dog lick your sandwich before you eat it? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 DiBella's godfather is my favorite by a mile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guffalo Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 9 hours ago, Fadingpain said: My favorite for a long time, many years ago, used to be at Mike's subs at the Delaware Ave./Lincoln Blvd. location in Kenmore. Maybe that was the only location back then? Maybe that is the only location now!? They did a steak and cheese that was lovely, based mostly around the meat they used, which is what I would call "real steak" like a thin but meaty piece of sirloin steak. I.E., they didn't use paper thin "Steak-ums" or whatever that crap is like most all other sub places. I used to get tomatoes, lettuce, steak, cheese, oil, salt... They were always well seasoned and dammit....I am hungry right now and can taste one! Wonder when I last ate one at that location. May well have been 25-30 years ago. The fact I can still remember them well speaks to their quality. I used to work at that store. Even when I worked there, I loved the subs there, Italian sausage was my favorite and still is. When I am in town, I usally hit Mikes, and then John and Mary's, but last time John and Marys was pretty bad. Now that I am in Long Island, there is a little, cash only place called "My Hero" in North Bellmore. The subs are incredible, great bread, fantastic subs (the Champ), only word of caution, once you have a full hero, you seem to need a nap within an hour. My rainy day Saturday pleasure is a Champ with the works, and a nap on the couch in front of a cozy fire. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Baked Tuna subs from some pizzeria on Porter a long time ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 They're all trash these days (compared to Wegmans subs in the 80's and 90's *) even Wegmans. * A whole large Italian loaf of bread ~ 16 inches long (not these medium sized hoagies) loaded for $7.00. Pomodoro's or Firehouse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HereComesTheReignAgain Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 14 hours ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: Oswego Sub Shop I went to Oswego State. The cheeseburger sub from the Oswego Sub Shop might just be the perfect food. I can't count how many we drunkenly ordered, usually around 3:00am. Although I went back a couple years ago and the cheeseburger sub wasn't as good as in the 90s. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeviF Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 (edited) I just remembered The Gasm at Se-Port Deli in Port Jefferson. My god. Edited January 19, 2018 by LeviF91 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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