Chiocca's

Look, c'mere lemmie tell you something .... The way I ate that sandwich was OBSCENE . The next time…read moreI get one I'm gonna have to eat it under a sheet to hide my shame. It was a weekday after work. I went to my homegirl's house because I missed her birthday I offered to take her out someplace nice. She said no way man and immediately said we were going to this sandwich shop. This was the only thing she wanted. So we were gonna veg out on her couch. Have a couple cocktails and whatever else and watch something on TV. And her new couch is the bees knees. For me, the sandwich was perfect. The bread was beautiful and crusty. I was afraid it was going to be toasted and too crusty, and I'd be fighting to bite it and my sandwich guts spilling out while cutting up my gums and the roof of my mouth like it's Captain crunch or something.. BUT NO! It was PERFECT to bite through. They load you up with the meat they're not stingy. And the sauces... BABY! The aïoli was fantastic. My only beef is that horseradish aioli needed a little bit more of a kick, but that's a personal problem. My friend got the chicken Caesar and I see why it's popular. It is so garlicky and delicious. I already have plans on what I'm gonna get next time I go and I don't live close so it's gonna take a special trip and I intend to make it.

There was so.much hype to try Chimbo and I must say - the hype is real! I ordered the Chicken…read moreCeasar online and pick up was super easy! I promptly took it to the park near by (Laurel Park), overlooking the city and had a great meal! The cutlet was thin with a perfect garlic flavor and the Parmesan crisp gave a little more crunch to the sandwich! I also added the pasta salad which was pretty good, the feta made it super special! The sub is a good size but not overly big. The flavor were delicious and I would definitely try more of the menu in the future!

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Chimbo Sandwich Shoppe - The Philadelphian- "Marinated sliced pork loin, roasted broccoli rabe, banana pepper relish, provolone, horseradish aioli"

The Philadelphian- "Marinated sliced pork loin, roasted broccoli rabe, banana pepper relish, provolone, horseradish aioli"

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Susie's

4.5(51 reviews)

1.2 mi•The Fan

We arrived here about 45 minutes before close on a Thursday night, and parking was slim pickings,…read morebut we managed to snag a reasonably close spot. We were surprised by the size of the restaurant when we walked in. It seems smaller from the outside; not that it was huge, just deceiving. It reminded me of a homey Jason's Deli (IYKYK). The woman at the counter was helpful and kind. We had a few questions about some items on the menu, and she asked the kitchen staff anything that she didn't know offhand. We decided on the fried cauliflower for an appetizer; it was monstrously huge, and much more flavorful than I expected. The spices and textures on the plate added a lot to the dish's overall essence. I ordered the Rachel for an entree, and my partner ordered the Sharona. I subbed the chips for a side salad. The salad was tangy or tart, almost bitter. I didn't mind; I thought it was quite good. It is a lot of acidity if you are not expecting it. The Rachel was fantastic, except that the coleslaw had some onion bits mixed in. We are not onion fans in this household. Ha The Sharona would have been a better choice, as I much prefer pickles to oniony coleslaw. My partner said she really liked hers. We had half a sandwich each for leftovers the next day, and shared the leftover chips, since I finished off my salad the night before. The sandwiches heated up exquisitely in the oven at 325°F for 15 minutes. I felt that Susie's is a definite hidden gem, and I can recommend it to anyone who likes a well-made sandwich. I will be back to sample more of the menu and report back my findings at a future date.

Tl;dr: mandatory 15% "tip" *for takeout* with no warning until the post-order payment iPad…read more The food wasn't good or bad enough to leave a review but to have no mention of a bogus 15% mandatory fee is shady business. No signage, not detailed on the menu, just an ambush once you've placed your order. It's a bs fee to begin with, but concealing it until the last minute is unethical. I'm guessing it will catch up with y'all as these sorts of sketchy business practices often do.

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Coppola's Deli

4.2(212 reviews)

0.5 mi•Carytown

This is everything you could hope for from an old-school deli. It was great to see a place like…read morethis, with so much old-world charm, thriving in a trendy, gentrified neighborhood. We split an industrial sub with a side of potato salad and tiramisu. The sandwiches are served hot, which was a fun surprise. I appreciated how they plated and delivered our meals separately. The tiramisu may have been in the cooler too long -- it was frozen -- but we still enjoyed it.

Overall a positive experience, although the subs didn't quite hit as much as we were hoping for. We…read moregot the Industrial and Smoked Turkey. Both good, although I wish there was a little more meat on each (especially the turkey one). Sometimes I'm sketched out with mayo on a sandwich but it turned out really good on the smoked turkey because it's a hot sub so the mayo melted a little bit. Staff was super friendly, especially Jeff, and there was way more seating than we expected. Love the outside tables too so pups can join. Jeff did say that we could modify any sub or build our own - I think I'll do that next time to customize to my specific taste interests.

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Polpetti

4.6(54 reviews)

0.9 mi•The Fan

I don't have anything to say other than, this was simply amazing. Breath taking sandwich 10/10read more

Fantastic sandwiches and always hits. Their focaccia is FANTASTIC, get any of their sandwiches with…read moreit.

If you're looking for something to go either your hoagie

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Italian Grinder on house made focaccia with no tomatoes. OMGGGG so freaking good!!

Secret Sandwich Society

4.2(1.7k reviews)

2.4 mi•Downtown

We loved the original in WV and were excited that there was one in Richmond. Sat at the bar and had…read morefun people watching. Started with Brussels and they were some of the best that I've ever had. We ordered the Rose Marie and Truman. Both delicious and filling. Good draft list and interesting cocktails. Service was great and noise levels weren't as loud as I expected from other reviews

I was very disappointed because i really wanted to like this one in Morgantown. The ribs were dry,…read moresalty, and very spicy. The sauce that comes with it is horseradish sauce. I wanted to start with the mac and cheese. I was told they weren't doing that anymore because its too hard to "keep" in the back. But it is still on the menu. I ordered the lucy salad, and they added chicken without me asking. I am a vegetarian and they also didn't take it off the bill. Fries were served cold. The ambience is very disappointing. It is VERY loud inside, there is nothing in the restaurant to absorb sound. So it is hard to talk to anyone at your table if there are more than 3 parties inside. The tables were small and wobbly. The chairs were hard, uncomfortable, and small. The restaurant is mostly tables with chairs like this so there is no where to put your purse but on the floor. We ordered a beer and they handed us a tall can with no glass. We had to ask for a glass and they didn't pour the beer for us. This was the manager, might i add. I will not be going back here.

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Zeus salad and side order of brussels sprouts with Parmesan cheese

Perly's

4.5(1.7k reviews)

2.2 mi•Downtown

Perly's was on my Richmond list and we picked up during a visit on a Friday. Around lunch so…read moreslightly busy-located downtown and street parking only didn't have any issues finding a spot right in front. We ordered sandwiches. House made Pastrami was delicious-go with the 1 lb (buy the pound) Pastrami sandwich -at least 2 if not 3 sandwiches in one. Corned Beef was also tasty and some of the best we've had. Latkas and Dill potato salad hit the spot but the Garlic Dill fries stole the show-one of a kind and not to be missed. For dessert, we saw they had Hamantaschen and got one of each-both very good with rich fruit spread topping. Service was engaged and patient (given our questions and recommendation requests) as our order was being placed. An extensive menu with everything from Beef tongue sandwich (Jewbano) to Chicken Liver as well Hot Dogs and Smoked Salmon and Whitefish. We wanted it all! Liked the atmosphere and decor with booth and bar stool seating. A must stop when visiting Richmond!

We went to Perly's last weekend. We were in Richmond for a wedding, and we had Saturday morning…read morefree. We walked over, and got there around noon. My daughter's friend, who is Jewish, had recommended it. We were told there was a 25 minute wait, and we were told we could hang out at the store next door. Just as we were done wandering, our table was called. I had the corned beef sandwich, toasted, and a side of potato salad. My wife had the chopped chicken liver appetizer and the potato latke appetizer. The food was very good and the service was friendly and efficient. I would definitely go again. They close at 3 pm and are NOT open for dinner.

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The most delicious corned beef hash with hollandaise sauce and side salad.

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Sandano's Italian Sub Shop

4.2(178 reviews)

10.6 mi

I am a Philly native and getting a hoagie with an Amoroso roll makes it like it came straight from…read morePhilly. My wife could not eat all of her 12 inch Steak and Cheese in one sitting. She saved half for later. We will be going back, it takes us 25 minutes to get there. The owner was very open and polite. He had help today in making sandwiches and serving. Steven L.

our first time discovering Sandano's and loved the aesthetic of the shop…read more fries were crispy 5/5 the Italian sub was 5/5 (vinegar really tied the sandwich together) sandano cheesesteak was tender but bread ratio was a bit much 4/5 my only tip would be to order online because the owner/chef will likely be the only one working and it could take a bit longer to order. he was so friendly and we'll definitely be back!

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Garnett's Café

4.4(410 reviews)

0.8 mi•The Fan

I loved this place! The sandwiches were so yummy. We are definitely going to come back and do a…read morepicnic with their baskets they have available!

5 stars for the food, 1 star less for the service--my friend and I came here to pick up sandwiches…read moreand a picnic basket. We were surprised there was a line out the door and a 30-45 minute wait. After waiting 45 minutes, and 15 minutes prior to their morning closing time, we went to check with the waiter to make sure our sandwiches were still coming out. Not sure if he was having a bad day, but he was a bit rude/annoyed about it and not reassuring/apologetic as I would expect from better service. If you're doing the picnic option, would definitely advise ordering in advance!

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Stanley's

3.9(116 reviews)

0.4 mi•The Fan

Great Philly Cheese Steak sandwiches! Different than we have had anywhere... but our hosts said …read more. this is what you're getting... So there is that! First...bread soft but "sturdy" enough to handle the other half being wrapped up and eaten the next day! It's a lot of food! What made it "different" is that it was easy to eat since all chopped up (all like size pieces) in a cheesy goodness. Wedge salad and Side salad option-MUCH better than expected for a "hole in the wall" kinda place but big serving with fresh ingredients (radishes, sliced and chunks, with pea pods and a lemony vinaigrette was super tasty. Will come back here again!

Went to Stanley's for a casual lunch. The setting is nice, located in a corner storefront in the…read moreFan district with nice views of the neighborhood. The servers were also tending the bar which was getting decent traffic even at lunchtime. My dining partner says there is a pool table in a back room, and that could be fun to fold into a longer visit. The piped in music was light jazz. The menu is oriented around philly cheesesteaks and variations. I ordered the chicken philly, which was large enough to make two lunches (I brought half home.) The flavor was decent, with seasoned or marinated chicken chunks and veggies & cheese on a sturdy roll. It came with a decent serving of chips. We were served a juice glass of room temp water on arrival and no drink order was taken. Negatives were related to pacing. It took a lot of time for the food to come out. We were pushed to eat even half of our sandwiches within the hour my dining partner had for lunch. The server did not check back after dropping the plates, which could have been an issue if we needed more water. And getting the check was a challenge that took way too long considering how small the place is. This is a decent place to grab a sandwich or a drink if you have the time or live in the neighborhood.

The atmosphere was actually pretty cool. The food was disappointing.

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Union Market

4.3(375 reviews)

3.6 mi•Church Hill

Amazing, we loved our vegan sandwiches at Union Market!…read more It's a groovy spot with outdoor seating on a patio (mostly/partially shaded) and indoor bar/eating area. They also have a little grocery section with a good selection of wine, beer, chocolates, and other basics. They also have a good variety of menu of options that can cater to plant-based folks like us - we opted for the vegan TLT and vegan mushroom philly and both delicious! The flavor profiles were pretty on point, but the sandwich bread really stood out - they had just the right crunch-to-soft ratio The staff are also lovely - they helped me pick from the options and were very knowledgeable about the menu - good vibes all around and definitely worth stopping by if you want to enjoy a casual meal with great food and drinks. Pro-tip: you can also order to-go and walk over to the Jefferson park to enjoy an easy picnic with a stunning view of the city

Best sandwich I've had in a long time. Great ingredients, packed with meat, and the crinkle cut…read morechips that came with it were a definite win. Would definitely go back.

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Pamela B.

12 years ago

My relationship with Chiocca's is quite simple. Whenever I want to enjoy a cold beer and a great, large, hearty sandwich (and not have to pay a heavy load of money for it), I come here. Do not come here famished though, because you'll have to stick it up for the wait. Patience is key like they say here. Usually I wouldn't wait, but their sandwiches are handmade, so the process is slow. I love coming here for their reuben sandwich. The dagwood comes with both turkey and beef, yum. read more

Valient H.

10 years ago

legendary sandwich joint. great vibe. super cool grandpa's basement dive. perfect joint to take a bud to, grab a pitcher of beer and watch a game. seriously scope the menu. There aren't a lot of spots that can deliver like this. Only thing is that it takes time to make them, so if its crowded you may have to wait a minute. But it will be worth it, so it doesn't take away from rating for me. read more

Tommy B.

15 years ago

BIG TASTY NUM NUMS!!!!!!!!! good sandwiches, awesome chillness, sounds like a five in my book. you better have a huge mouth if you want to fit it around the sandwich. dont bitch if it takes a while, thats what happens with one cook and a tiny station. your patience will be far more than worth it. read more

Chris M.

5 months ago

This place sucks and they stick and have rats and real liberal vibe will never go back . I did not want to leave a star but it made me to complete the review smh read more

Tommy V.

13 years ago

Great Sandwiches, cheap too. Its a little dive bar in a basement atmosphere but thats what i love about it. Would go back anytime!

Jim P.

139

5 years ago

Anti-police. Hard pass. If you're telling Police not to bring their guns in ....you're telling them they're not wanted. read more

Sonnie S.

1 year ago

AMAZING and HUGE sandwich's! The vibe and service were top tier. 1000/10 recommend!!!

Brandy S.

17 years ago

Great hole in the wall with great sandwiches. Don't expect anything else.

Allen F.

100

9 years ago

I dropped in with my dad. We both had delicious sandwiches.

Gilly B.

13 years ago

Best sandwiches in Richmond. Good service and prices.

Sarah G.

5 years ago

Sandwiches are huge and simply amazing

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