5/5 -- Worth Every Mile…read more Laspada's Original Hoagies is that spot for me. Whenever I head south, it's the very first place I stop--and when I'm driving home, it's the last place I hit before getting back on the road. I even have to bring home a full order for my family, three hours away. I literally drive three hours just to eat Laspada's. That's how good they are. It was one of my favorite places when I lived in South Florida, and after all these years, they're still making the best hoagies I've ever had. Fresh, flavorful, stacked, and totally unmatched. If you know, you know. And if you don't--go. You'll understand immediately.

I was driving down Glades Road on a rainy Sunday around 10:45 am. Decided to pull over into this…read moreshopping center to see what was open until the rain let up (which it didn't). Laspada had a lit up sign in the window saying they're "open." I seem to recall Next Door Boca giving them decent reviews. I am a native of Philly, hometown of the hoagie. I thought I'd give this place a try. I ran from my car through the rain and tugged on the door....locked. The door hours say open at 11! So much for the lit "open" sign. They have outdoor metal tables and chairs under an awning. I sat at an outdoor table for ten minutes. I looked through the storefront window at a couple employees prepping and I read the wall menu. A guy unlocked the place at 11. I let a young family and several other guys go ahead of me. Guy at the slicing wheel waited on me. I ordered a small Mama Lastrada turkey & salami on wheat. There's about a half dozen employees behind the counter dealing with the assembly line of customers and sandwiches. Guy at the slicing wheel tells me one of the other guys will work on my sandwich. Okay. However, I can't move down the line because there's customers still lined up ahead of me waiting for their food. Slicing wheel guy looks up at me a minute later and asks what he can get for me. I look back at him waiting for him to recognize me from a minute ago when he already had sliced my order. No recognition! I repeated my order to him. Now he remembers me! He again refers me to one of his junior sandwich prep guys. I overheard him telling a busy junior guy, "This is just a small Mama on wheat" or something like that. Still, I can't go down the line because there's guy ahead of me had placed an order for 3 sandwiches. I swear to you that the slicing wheel guy asks me for a THIRD time for my order! By this time, I felt like I was in a Monty Python sketch. I repeated my order. Again, he refers me to a third junior associate (Manny, Moe, and Jack)? Finally, a young associate asked me for toppings. I had noticed two lettuce bins. One bin looked fine. The other looked a little brown. I decided to skip the lettuce rather than ask him to pick from the left hand bin and embarrass them. I also saw a black speck in the onion bin. It probably was nothing but I decided to skip onions just to be safe. I chose tomatoes, Swiss cheese, pickles and sweet peppers. The debit card reader asks if I want to tip. I skipped that. Price was reasonable. Hoagie was okay. The roll was soggy. Philly hoagie shops pride themselves on their rolls. I understand this is Florida, not Philly. I can appreciate this place is popular and busy. However, being asked for my order 3 times by the same experienced worker there left me feeling less than special as a customer.

Sounds crazy to say this one of the best Italian subs and it's in Boca Raton, FL…read more Anyways this place is the real deal! V & S Italian Deli is an authentic Italian deli. It transports you to an Italian NY deli. The place is packed, bustling spot and that alone tells you everything you need to know. You know it's good when you walk in and the place is packed. We split the Chicken Cutlet Florentine and it was absolutely incredible. Heads up: the full size is massive, so splitting it is definitely the move and still totally worth it!! The service was super friendly despite how busy it was. I had my eye on the black & white cookie too because what's an authentic Italian deli without one? Sounds like my next visit to Boca includes trying more stuff!

I found this spot through Yelp because of the strong reviews, so I decided to give it a try. When I…read morearrived, there was a long line and the place was packed -- always a good sign that something's being done right. The sandwich itself was good, made with quality ingredients and solid flavor overall. The bread and fillings were fresh, and you can tell they care about what they're serving. One small detail: I wasn't offered any sauce suggestions, and because of that, my sandwich ended up feeling a bit dry. I think a simple recommendation from the staff would've elevated the experience. Still, it was tasty and reasonably priced. The place is small, but it gets the job done -- very much a neighborhood deli vibe. Overall, a good, no-frills sandwich spot worth trying, especially if you're already in the area.

Easy pick up, fantastic wrap! Place was so busy and for good reason. the caeser wrap was delicious…read moreand easy to share! Will be back, want to try everything on their menu!!

This place is POPULAR, toilet the drive to see if the hype was real and the line was wrapped around…read moreinside, almost an hour wait. We decided to make a phone order and handle some errands while we waited and it was an hour wait. We got two Buffalo Chicken wraps. I will say for the amount of filling in these wraps they a the worth the $15. I like how everything is chopped, you get all the flavors in each wrap. The wraps were pretty good and the portion is great. Overall, 4 G's.

Been a while, but made it back here for another fantastic sandwich…read more Had a Pastrami Reuben w/Cole Slaw... great. Enjoyed half the sanwich there at the counter and enjoyed the other half the next day.... warmed up perfectly. Don't overlook the meats they sell for home. Love the chow, and the professionalism and dedication of the entire staff. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

My fiancé has been wanting to try this since they opened. He's always been too busy…read more Stop by today, Valentine's Day, bought a $50 gift certificate. Thrilled that it was packaged in a beautiful logo bag with white tissue paper. I blurted our that I was a vegetarian (not sure why!) and manager / owner asked if I liked chocolate (I live for good chocolate)? was vegan or vegetarian & then he gifted me this beautiful glass jar of chocolate pudding. I raced home to try it. I know my fiancé will love this gift!

I was having a HORRIBLE day, I walked in and it was like I was home!…read more The scents, the friendly faces, I was immediately enveloped in comfort and made to feel better. The food is AMAZING! Highest quality, best ingredients, elegantly coordinated. Absolutely brilliant service! I did not want to leave! THANK YOU!!!!

Food was delish! I had the vodka chicken parm and my friends had pizza. Chef Aubrey was so sweet…read moreand funny, she made our lunch even better recommend

Big fan of this food truck!! The guy working was very sweet and kept track of everyone's orders…read morevery well! The food truck looked clean and had great menu options (Cuban, pesto chicken, Caesar wrap, Cali sandwich, etc) I had the Caesar wrap which was delicious, the canoli and pasta salad on the side were perfect and it was very filling!

Authentic and exceptional cuisine paired with warm, attentive service and truly kind staff made for…read morean unforgettable experience.

Excellent place! I go there all the time. The food is always fresh. Very healthy, no upcharges. You…read morehave to see the size of their wraps! Amazing food, amazing staff! I would rate them a 10 if I could!!

Catered VC's Kitchen to my Delray Beach event at at Ray Hotel. No issues with the on time delivery…read more The chicken caesar wraps were big and densely packed with plump pieces of chicken. The huge warm chocolate chip cookies for dessert. Fresh fresh fresh and tasty, will use them again for catering services.

Voted best of Boca. Boca's famous since 1989. I totally understand why…read more Days later I'm still dreaming of the sammich I had. Deli inside a convenient store. Sort of like an upstairs north chopped cheese. Ordered a chicken Philly. The hoagie bread was phenomenal. Ingredients fit the size of the bread.

Swifty's is truly a hidden gem. Don't let this unassuming corner store / take out spot fool you!!…read moreTheir Philly cheesesteak sandwich are sooooo delicious. It is made to order fresh, served hot on a slightly toasted sub bread. The moment you bite into this cheesesteak you will be hooked. I have gone back almost every week since I found out about this place 2 months ago. If cheesesteaks are not your preference; they have other sandwiches that I've been told are just as delicious. Give them a try and you can thank me later!!

FIVE STARS. GAS STATION? YES. GAS STATION? ALSO YES…read more Let's get something straight. Some of the best food on earth comes from places that look like you shouldn't trust them. Gas stations. Side streets. Tiny counters with three tables and a refrigerator humming in the corner. I saw WhatSub on Yelp and thought, "Alright. Let's see if the hype survives State Road 7." It didn't just survive. It flexed. I am fully on board with five-star gas station cuisine. In fact, I seek it out. And WhatSub doesn't just play the game -- it competes internationally. This place comes dangerously close to Sandwich Master in Turin, Italy. I'm not exaggerating. And it narrowly beats out Generoso's in Coral Springs, which is not an easy feat. The bread? Legit. The meats? Layered like someone actually respects the architecture of a sandwich. The balance? No soggy mess. No overkill. No amateur hour. And then the cannoli. Freshly piped. Not pre-filled. Not sitting there getting sad and humid. Fresh. Filled to order. Shell still crisp. Ricotta smooth and balanced -- not overly sweet, not grainy, not lazy. Best cannoli I've had in South Florida since Lorenzo's in North Miami Beach. That's not a casual comparison. That's a statement. Now let's talk atmosphere. It's technically in a gas station plaza -- and yet the owners and staff are actually speaking Italian behind the counter. Not performative. Not touristy. Just normal conversation like you accidentally stepped into a deli in Torino. It feels real. So real that I went back the next day. And then again. I am not joking. When I ask myself, "What was my favorite thing?" the answer is dangerous: Everything I ordered. Cold subs. Hot subs. Cannoli. Repeat. This is the kind of place you almost don't want to write about because once the word spreads, lines get longer and secrets disappear. But credit where credit is due. WhatSub is proof that greatness doesn't need chandeliers. Sometimes it just needs good bread, proper technique, and someone who actually cares.

Came here because I saw it was a new Italian sub shop near my area. Saw good reviews and wanted to…read moretry it myself. Behind the counter was a husband/wife duo who were the business owners (didn't get their names) who stated they were from Sicily. After much deliberation, I decided to order the Arthur Ave and the Milano. The Arthur Ave is a cold sandwich that had prosciutto, arugula, stracciatella, sun dried tomato. You have a choice of bread from white, wheat rolls, and focaccia. I was informed by the husband the focaccia is made fresh daily by his wife so of course I had to try that. The wife was nice enough to let me try a sample of the prosciutto and I have to say -- it was delicious, so getting it on a sandwich was going to be a no-brainer. The Milano was for my father. Watching them make the sandwich, they put two huge pieces of chicken cutlet, mayo, lettuce, tomato, and freshly sliced mozzarella. Again, I got the focaccia bread. Both sandwich's were drizzled on the top of the focaccia bread with fresh Italian olive oil which was just the cherry on top. I had told the owners it was my first time and we had a great conversation, that they were nice enough to give me and my parents 3 free mini cannolis -- which was completely unexpected and highly appreciated! As far as the food goes, I don't have enough adjectives in my vocabulary to describe how delicious this sandwich was. From the delicious meats, the fresh veggies, and my personal favorite part -- that focaccia bread. I would buy that alone. They had specials on their menu the day I went that was a not on their menu -- a meatball sub and arancini balls. Also, keep in mind, that this shop is inside the Mobil gas station on 441 and SW 18th. There is a sign on the outside of the gas station, but if you're driving by and unsure of the location, I can confirm it is inside the Mobil. Overall, a great experience; delicious food, great people behind the counter. Only caveat I would say is it is a little bit higher price for a sandwich, but with the current economy where a McDonalds burger is over 10 bucks, you truly get what you pay for and that is top quality, fresh and delicious food. Will definitely be coming back here in the future.

Thank you again Mercato Italiano for being the best of the best!…read more Keeping it simple today, gotta have a piece of parmigiana and grilled veggie's Thinking of Suzy xo

Without a doubt, I do recommend treating yourself(s) to a cozy Italian bakery cafe experience. The…read moremenú foods are easy & terrific in addition to having a nice selection of imported Italian wines and other Italian products. Indoor and outside patios dining is available. Original art works that adorn the walls reflects Italy and the Mercato Italiano ambiance in a wonderful European way.