One of the best sandwiches I've ever had!…read more Stopped in for a weekend lunch and was given the "2 second tour" by the owner. Super impressed by their fresh and packaged meats and pastas (including gluten free). Got one of the special sandwiches with figs and goat cheese which was brought to my table for me. Y'all. It was amazing. When I paused to take a breath, I had already inhaled a quarter of it! A picture perfect cannoli finished off the meal and I got to chat with the owner's mom, Elena and waved to her husband Bob (working the deli). Will definitely be back!

Josephine's Italian Market is a gem of a place for lunch in Brandon. Located in an older strip…read moreplaza off 60 near South Kings, you'd never suspect such a delightful, bustling place with top notch food is here. The parking lot is your only indicator, it wasn't packed for Sherwin Williams, the salon or the nail shop, that's for sure. My wife and I wanted some lunch. We were looking for a place as we headed back to Valrico from Tampa and my wife always loves an Italian sandwich. We walked in to a pretty busy place. People sitting about, a small bar area, a little market selling dried pastas and other goods to make your own authentic Italian meal. We were greeted by a friendly guy, who I can only assume was the owner. He asked if it was our first time. We said yes and he gave us the quick tour. A coffee bar, the market, the fridges with Italian sausage and pastas and then the big board. Their menu. He went over what they offered and what they are known for and left us to it. Without a doubt, my wife ordered the Italian. Ham, capicola, salami, peperoni, provolone, lettuce, red onion and hot and sweet peppers. This was also topped with dressing. A good slab of meats, a bit of spice, a depth of flavors you'd expect and all placed between fresh, tasty bread. My wife highly enjoyed this and would order again. I got the Monica. Prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, arugula, tomato, pesto and a balsamic glaze. The salty, thin meat was the base for this excellent, fresh and flavorful sandwich. I was looking for something a little "lighter" and this hit the bill. A more veggie forward sandwich, the cheese, arugula, tomato, pesto and balsamic brought all the flavor here and the salty-sweet flavor of the paper-thin sliced Italian ham added just the right amount of meat. The bread here was also a standout. I'd order this again too. As we sat and ate, more and more people came in, more and more people greeted the same way we were. Josephine's has what you're looking for in a family owned, local spot. Heart and excellent food. We'd come back here for sure.

Let's talk about pot belly because we all need to know where the best sandwich is…read more I ordered the wreck Thoughts ? It's solid not the best I've had but it will suffice for a sandwich fix , the ingredients were fresh but my bread could've been toasted a bit more. There's just a little something missing Thanks for reading folks !!

So I went an air on a Sunday around 345 a day afternoon there was nobody in the store and there…read morewere no orders on the board three people just standing around the first person that helped me out was OK except they do not have barbecue sauce there it's a pork potbelly restaurant and all they have is jalapeño barbecue sauce which I tasted and it was horrible. So I ordered a Cuban. I really wanted a pulled pork sandwich with barbecue sauce can't get that there so I ordered a Cuban and I got some chips and I was waiting to pay for it and it was a girl there that was very rude and the way he says she asked me to come over all she asked me is if he wanted anything else on the sandwich and I said no, but I was standing and ready to pay and the way that she talked to me was very rude. In my opinion all she had to do was say, sir do you want anything else on it.

Went there today and got s OG philly cheesesteak and was surprised that my meal included free…read morefries (thanks free fry friday!). The cheesesteak had a lot of meat, seasoned well, and the fries were hot and good! Full Tilt is food truck by the gas station, so bring some outdoor chairs and a small table and you can bring in a nice ambience or go across the street to the playground and eat there. The guy who cooked the food was really nice and i will say, coming from the Northeast , the hoagie half was very good. Drunkin Noodle: get some fruit juices up in there and you geechie but yeah these jawns best in Tampa urreaa

best cheesesteak in Tampa Bay area…read more I've eaten at every major spot in Philly, Chicago, and Boston - I know cheesesteaks this is a legit cheesesteak you'd find in a real city quality steak, chopped up finely, with a nice cheese sauce (ask if they have the free fries special) you will not be disappointed!

Stopped by Cousin Vinny's in Tampa to grab some subs before heading out to catch the sunset, and it…read morewas a solid choice. I ordered the Tony Piccante, and my husband got something similar to an Italian sub ( can't remember the name). Both sandwiches were packed with flavor and made with really fresh ingredients. The portions are no joke either..you're definitely getting your money's worth. Everything tasted fresh, well-seasoned, and satisfying without feeling heavy. I was full eating half. Perfect quick stop if you want something filling and flavorful.

Stopped by Cousin Vinny's on Sunday around 2pm. Wow they were absolutely PACKED inside. We couldn't…read moretell who had ordered versus who was waiting for their order based on how crowded it was. After a bit, we realized everyone had ordered already and we stepped up to the cash register. I ordered the PROSCIUTTO DI PAPO and my boyfriend ordered the THEE PARMESAN DON. We stood awkwardly in the way of the trash can for a while as there was zero space in the place to go to truly be out of the way of people. After about 20 minutes of standing there, a table cleared up and we very quickly rushed over to grab a seat. The cashier came out and cleaned another table but did not bother to clean ours. It seemed as though she was only willing to clean empty table. After about 40 minutes, our food was ready. It was insane to see how many orders were on their screen as the whole kitchen is visible from inside the place. The sandwiches were good, but I would absolutely recommend ordering ahead so that you don't get stuck standing there forever waiting. I also don't necessarily think the sandwiches were as good as expected. Especially for how long we had to wait.

The chicken cutlet tacos are the best and the staff were very welcoming. Very cute shop.read more

We always make it a point to stop by Frankie's Italian Deli when we're in Tampa. Great desserts,…read moresandwiches and pizza. Last night, we tried some Sicilian and white chicken pizza. It all hit. I've never had anything bad here. Later, my in-laws had some desserts at their home. Their cannoli and Napoleon cake is stellar. The staff is great. We went towards close, there was still a crowd waiting for their orders and everyone was still pleasant and proud of what they were producing for the customers. Inside is clean, everything on display and Frankie's consistently executes on everything they do. If you're in the Tampa/Brandon area, you need to try this place. You'll be glad you did.

Atypical 'Americana' take out food joint. Grabbed a chili dog meal and a Turtle sundae…read more I'd choose this over corporate food chain any day.

This place is such a childhood throwback for me. I absolutely adore the banana splits here, and…read moreit's definitely a core childhood memory for me to be back. It has such a childhood friendly environment, and the ice cream tastes so sweet and fresh. The tables outside are incredibly fresh, and the staff were very patient when I was ordering.

Delicious Cuban sandwich!! I loved my Cuban from here, I was craving one that was made all the way,…read morewith lettuce and tomato. So glad they offered that. The last behind the counter was so friendly and nice. She made it so good! The bread was so yummy too. I also had a side of yellow rice and beans, mmmm so good too! I really loved the food here and the prices were reasonable. Will definitely be back!

I'd give 3.5 stars if I could. The Cuban sandwich was very tasty. The homemade roast pork on the…read moresandwich is delicious. It's a very generous portion, and a very good value. Unfortunately, it was drowning in butter or margarine. I normally would never complain about too much butter. I love butter! This was overkill, and it made the sandwich very greasy, rich, and heavy. It didn't sit well in my stomach. I'd go back and order the same sandwich again, but it would have to be light on the butter spread. It was just A LOT. You don't need that much butter to give it a nice press. Maybe that's why I haven't been back in such a long time. I couldn't remember the reason. I may go back to get a roast pork platter or ropa vieja next time. The prices here are good.

If you're looking for legit wood-fired pizza in Brandon, Pizza Rock is absolutely worth a stop. I…read moreordered The Butcher's Pizza and the first thing that stood out was the crust--crispy on the bottom, chewy in the right way, and cooked perfectly. They're using a New York-built wood-fired oven with a rotating turntable, so the pizza is constantly moving while it cooks, and you can taste the difference. The cheese melts evenly, the edges get that beautiful fire-kissed char, and the whole pie has that true fire-roasted flavor. The experience inside was just as good as the food. The restaurant is extremely clean, there's a ton of space (great for families or groups), and the staff was super friendly. They took time to talk with me and shared the Brandon location opened in 2018, and that they had to complete special training/certifications to even qualify to buy and operate that oven. You can tell it's a family-run business with real pride and passion behind what they're doing. Even the pizza box is a cool touch--nice branding and attention to detail. Only small critique: I just wish The Butcher's Pizza had a little more topping coverage. Flavor was great just could've used a bit more "loaded" factor for a butcher-style pie. Overall: solid pizza, amazing crust, great people, and a clean, welcoming spot. I'll definitely be back.

My husband and I were in town for a wedding and wanted to get pizza the night before. I found this…read morespot and oh my goodness it was delicious! The order came out quickly and the service was super friendly. We loved the vibe of the place and if we lived closer it would definitely become a weekly staple for us.

Stopped in the other day at lunchtime and got an original Wreck with cheddar cheese instead of…read moreSwiss. Staff were super friendly and helpful. The sandwich roll was very good. Not too thick, toasted, soft. Had the hot pepper blend added to the sandwich, yum! The dragonfruit/strawberry juice was good too. Looking forward to going back and trying the other sandwiches.

Always a great sandwich! I usually get the Wreck with everything but I put the peppers on myself,…read morejust the juice! So good. Very consistent service and food quality.

Absolutely love this place! Outstanding food with elevated ingredients. Our server, Lindsay, was…read morefriendly and precise. I ordered the phili cheesesteak flatbread. It was bursting with flavor. Instead of ordinary peppers, the chef chose to add flair to the dish with tiny peppers with red onions, arugula, cheese, and balsamic reduction. My husband ordered the triple tail fish tacos. The fish was fresh and delicious! The conch chowder was wonderful too! We'll definitely be back!

very unassuming front but really delicious food, great service and affordable. great options of…read moreciders - loved the hibiscus one. burger was juicy and large - loved the stuffed cheese, veggies were fresh, and must get the sriracha ranch with it. chili was good, but i have had better. burger is a must get! burger, tots, chili and cider was all around $25 with tax and tip!