This location has been closed since 2021. But I will write a review anyway because I really want people to know my honest opinion from years ago. I'll list the positives first: Their avocado iced coffee is their best menu item. The sandwiches tasted okay, but the owner skimped on ingredients to keep the costs down. The place was clean and cozy, at least. The negatives: And as other reviewers have said in the far past, the quality was low and caters to a lot of American students. The owner was also a prissy pants. He would smile at customers, but if a customer pissed him off or inadvertently offended him in some way, he'd talk crap about them in Italian. In other review sites, he'd respond any critical review with such vitriol. I'd never want to eat at a restaurant from such a man like that, which is why I'm glad they closed down four years ago. They've been replaced by a Japanese restaurant that looks like it has nicer food than this sandwich shop ever had. It's too bad that I never got to try the Oil Shoppe under its previous owner over a decade ago. :( read more

Oil Shoppe - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

I love meat! During my trip to Italy, it was difficult to find places that served meat and I was glad we had this place on our list to check out. I ordered #4 from the cold cuts classic section. It consists of turkey, arugula, fresh & sun-dried tomatoes, provolone cheese, and pesto sauce. The sandwich was a good size and cost me €4,00. I only finished half for lunch and saved the other half for dinner. Stop by here for a meat fix! read more

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Oh, the Oil Shoppe. As a backpacker, it was my go-to for a cheap bite, and a return trip 8 years later did not disappoint. Yes, you will be surrounded by hungover, 20-year-old Americans ordering iced coffees and reliving last night's escapades. But then you'll have another bite of a perfectly made, fresh ingredient filled sandwich on crunchy, focaccia-esque bread & order another 2 Euro plastic cup of vino rosso and you'll get over it. The #8 (prosciutto, arugula and truffle sauce) is my favorite, but whatever you order, you'll leave happy. read more

My friend who is studying in Florence right now brought me here. She said she practically lives there because she's there so often! I had a custom made salad and a small iced coffee here! Everything from the price, friendly staff, taste, and ease of ordering made this a great lunch spot!!! It was a nice change from all the pizza and pasta I've been eating in Italy. read more

Oil Shoppe - Custom salad - get the grilled eggplant! Salad+iced coffee was 10.50€ - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

#12, not a ton of meat but large sandwich and really good bread. Kind of Americanized sandwich shop! read more

Oil Shoppe - #12 - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

I will pay this shop's owners to move to NYC!!! I miss this place! I have yet to find a panini shop in NYC that matches the quality of the Oil Shoppe. It's a definite hole-in-the-wall that deserves all the positive remarks left scribbled on its giant tourist guestbook. I came here as often as I could when I studied abroad in Firenze, helped by the fact that I lived about 2-3 blocks away from this place on Via Ricasoli. They have to-die-for panini, and I remember that like in other panini shops I'd visited during my stay, you get to pick what type of bread, meat, etc you want in your panino. This shop is in the nest of tourist-dom since it's close to the Duomo, but the other cafes and panini shops sprinkled within this area will pale in comparison to this place. They'll only serve tasteless panini for $$$ since they know that most tourists who pass by will only ever come once before they head back to their home country (it's not the locals they're catering to). The Oil Shoppe, however, takes advantage of the fact that there are many ppl studying abroad within this area and who are searching for legit good Italian food in the midst of English-speaking Italians who want to rip foreigners off. Interior's tiny but usually has enough open stools for you and a few of your friends. I personally preferred taking my panino back to my dorm to eat. *Tip* It's been a year since I've lived in Florence, but the last time I went to the Oil Shoppe they had something called a "Fidelity Card" where if you buy 10 sandwiches (not all at once haha) you get 1 free! I put up a photo of what it looks like :D read more

Oil Shoppe - i came here more than once but yeah, i got the card a lil too late heehee - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

Words cannot describe how much I enjoy Oil Shoppe. The employees are beyond nice and helpful, as well as speak English! The menu is extensive and has so much variety. As a student the Oil Shoppe has become a staple of my daily life in Florence offering economical and delicous lunch options. The rewards card is just the cherry on top. I highly Recomment the #30 Sandwhich and adding Mozzarella. Side sauces of Pesto, Garlic Mayo, Sweet Pepper are all Tier 1. read more

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Delicious paninis! And hands down, the nicest people will make your sandwiches! Literally the best service I've gotten in Florence as a non-Italian. There's a vast menu, but you can make your own panini for only $4.50! And the panini is pretty large too. The bread is crusty on the outside and soft on the inside, soaking all the flavors. It's a hole-in-the-wall, but for good food from good people (with an awesome price), what more can I ask for? read more

With the many panino shops around Florence sometimes it can be hard to choose and find your favorite one. I have two favorites and Oil Shoppe is an addiction of mine. They have so many fresh ingredients to choose from and I get a different sandwich each time. Sometimes the wait can be pretty long (I've waited 40 minutes before) but if you go before 12 or after 2pm there isn't a rush of people. It's very popular with Americans but definitely still has the italian technique with their food. You can also get salads, burgers, onion rings, iced coffee, smoothies....but their sandwiches are the best! read more

Oil Shoppe - Arugula, tomato, grilled zucchini, pesto sauce, artichoke sauce, smoked prosciutto, smoked provolone! - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

A friend studied in Florence and highly recommended this place for subs and it was well worth the visit!!! Best italian sub yet!! Owners are super friendly and helpful, we did not know what to order and they took the time to discuss with us! Love them! Ordered prosciutto and a Tuscan sausage panini. Both were fantastic!! Best sub in Italy thus far! They were also the only restaurant that had iced coffee...I was almost in tears when I saw that on the menu!!! The owner noticed that a patron dropped their sandwich and it bursted on the floor and he stopped the line and walked out from behind the counter and told them he would make them another and not to worry about it! I mean how sweettttt!!! Love love love them will highly recommend and visit again! read more

Oil Shoppe - Iced coffee - in tears cause it was soooo refreshing!! - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

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Great sandwiches! This is NOT your typical Italian shop w premade food in the window. The meatball sandwich #25 was amazing! #4 turkey pesto was great, salads were delicious. Very unassuming outside but owner is very friendly. Lots of options for everyone! Eat here! read more

Oil Shoppe - #25 Meatball Sandwich - onions, peppers, marinara. Delicious! - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

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Wonderful, quaint and delicious. This is a must when staying in Florence the owner and master panini maker is delightful and makes everything himself, from the homemade sauces, to the fresh chips, pickled eggplant, etc. We tried 3 panini, which were all excellent. The spicy salami was very spicy, and perfectly balanced by the fresh lettuce and mild ricotta cheese. The prosciutto and Parmesan was my favourite, with fresh local ingredients done just right. Finally our kids loved the special of the day, a mix of chicken and beef with artichoke. All were perfetto! read more

Oil Shoppe - Phenomenal sandwich - fenomenale panini! - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

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So good and cheap. They take credit card and I'm exited to go back. They even do spicy chicken! And they know English.

We are visiting...we have already traveled a few places, and trying to be reasonable with funds is always something to consider while traveling.... With that said, we chose this place cuz we were tired of walking and it was close to our hotel.. We were kindly greeted upon arrival and while ordering...very kind on describing the menu. Anyhow, the food came out hot, not too long of a wait...and it was delicious. And btw, the cheapest meal on our trip so far!!!! So yeah, quick service, really good food, and cost reasonable....good spot to hit up while burning all those calories touring Florence. I will be visiting this spot again before we leave read more

Oil Shoppe - Getting ready to eat! - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

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Being a college student, I was looking for a cheap sandwich place and stumbled upon The Oil Shoppe. The staff was really friendly and spoke English which was a plus. The sandwiches are made right in front of you and they come out very quick. I got the #8 and it was delicious!! I highly recommend taking the sandwich to go and eating it on the top floor of the library down the street. Great view of the Duomo with a great sandwich!! read more

Oil Shoppe - #8: prosciutto, mushrooms, arugula, parmesan, & truffle oil - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

The Oil Shoppe is obviously beloved for their paninis that range from 4-5 euros, but their "Avocado Iced Coffee" is a whole new level of delicious. It's well-worth the price when you even see them making the coffee with fresh avocados, cut right in front of your eyes. Especially if you plan to make a few panini runs back, ask for their punch cards--10 visits equal 1 free panini. This place might not have the *best* panini, but their ingredients are so fresh, and there has never been a bad order. The owner, the guy who makes most of the orders himself, is also extremely friendly and patient with the hordes of students that come here during lunch and dinner hours. He's like...(can I say this?)...a dad? That is, of course, a huge compliment! P.S. - Here are the complete pictures of their paper menu. For those equally indecisive people out there who want to try everything and are completely overwhelmed by the vast number of options... I've gotchu. read more

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Oil Shoppe was a breath of fresh air for me in Italy amongst the endless pasta and pizza. Sometimes a girl just wants a sandwich!! Luckily, someone in my group of friends had a recommendation to go here - and boy, am I glad we did. I would say this is the perfect spot to stop for lunch when out exploring Florence. Not much room to sit, you can definitely grab the sandwich and eat it on the go. One of my favorite parts of the restaurant had nothing to do with the food - there was a guest book that had been signed by, what it turns out, was a ton of American students studying abroad. It was fun to look through and see where everyone was from. I even saw people's names I recognized from Butler. Go Bulldogs! So, because of its popularity with study abroad students, I'll be the first to admit this place is a tad touristy, but I don't think you should let that stop you if you want a good, cheap sandwich with an Italian twist. I can't remember exactly what I ordered but it oozed with cheesy and pesto-y deliciousness. There were some other veggies on the sandwich as well, so even though I was yet again eating carbs in Italy, this felt a bit healthier. I'd definitely recommend Oil Shoppe if you're looking to have something besides pizza and pasta in Florence. Overall, a cute, locally owned place that screams Europe to me. read more

This is the best place in Florence for a quick fresh sandwich and some good crispy fries. The owner and his wife are very lovely people as well. And the prices are affordable, which is hard to find in Florence read more

Oil Shoppe - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

We popped in to the Oil Shoppe for a quick lunch on the go. We could not have been more pleased with our food. They only have a certain amount of food each day to ensure that everything they serve is fresh. Ah, I love this. By far the best 4 euros I've ever spent. read more

Oil Shoppe - #27 Chicken Parm - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

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Great! Was recommended this place and really enjoyed it. A lot of topping selections with fresh ingredients. Pesceterian/vegetarian friendly. Had the smoked salmon/smoked provolone with truffle oil, it was yummy! Bf had mortadella and said it was very good. Cute place, English menu. Gets a bit packed since it's pretty popular. Also, really good orange and lemon soda. Great lunch place!! read more

We ducked into the Oil Shoppe for some sandwiches on the recommendation from a friend who had studied in Florence. The sandwiches are delicious. I am generally not a fan of crusty, crunchy bread, but these sandwiches made it work. We tried three or four over the course of two days, and they were all fantastic. When we were there the first day, we heard a few people order their iced coffee, so we tried one. It was half the reason we returned the next day! It comes as sweetened iced coffee with cream or milk. I usually drink my iced coffee black with maybe a little milk, but if this iced coffee was available near me, I would be addicted. I highly recommend having a sandwich and iced coffee here! read more

I ordered a #4 and it was to die for!! I loved that the panini was toasted, seeing as how many places in Italy don't toast their paninis. The ingredients all tasted fresh and the combination was delicious. They also give you the option to add fries or a salad to your order for 2 more euros. I just ordered the panini and a bottle of water and it was 5 euros, which is a great deal! I will definitely be visiting again, to try some of their other paninis and salads. read more

Oil Shoppe - #4 Turkey, Provolone, pesto sauce, sundries tomatoes, and spinach - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

Such a good and inexpensive sandwich shop! The staff speaks several languages fluently and are so friendly. Food was so good and correct every time I went. read more

I havnt lived in Italy for years but still have dreams of this amazing sandwich ship! I can't wait to go back

Reasonably priced, great location and just everything you could ever want on a sandwich. Not a fancy place, just a 'drop by for a quick bite to eat' place. read more

Great small little panini shop. The owners are really sweet. Menu is huge, and you can pretty much get whatever you want. Super reasonable too, nothing more than 5 euros for a sandwich. Not necessarily as "authentic" as other places but still excellent read more

Absolutely amazing food!!! I went twice in one week and had zero regrets. Everything is so fresh and the woman behind the counter is super helpful and friendly!! Defiantly a place that is worth the wait!! read more

Oil Shoppe - Onion rings - Sandwiches Near Me - Florence, FI

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One of the highlights of my semester in Florence. An extensive menu and a chef with a clear passion for food! Highly recommend the meatball sandwich. Fresh ingredients and an amazingly cosy atmosphere made for a little place you have to check out. read more

Most underrated sandwiches in Florence. I would highly recommend this place to any student studying in Florence. They also have amazing iced coffee which is hard to find in Italy. read more

Studying abroad 10 years ago, Oil Shoppe was one of our favorite spots - it was super authentic with homemade sauces and fresh italian meats. The owner had loads of culinary knowledge and would help you make the best sandwich of YOUR LIFE - no lie. We just found out that the owner sold 3 years ago and it has new management who added tons of BS American fare. It panders to American students now. Our paninis weren't awful but the pesto was from a jar and the authenticity is completely destroyed. Skip this place and eat anywhere else. If you're on a budget though, you can't argue with a 4 euro sandwich I guess. read more

I've literally never had a better sandwich, and so reasonably priced. It was the perfect snack between sightseeing spots. Pro tip: Always go for truffle when in Italy in the fall. ALWAYS. read more

This is an awesome place to stop for lunch. American style sandwiches are great. Chicken Parm is amazing. It can get pretty crowded, but still quick. read more

A great spot to pick up a sandwich for lunch. It can get pretty busy with locals and people who study abroad but it is worth the wait.

Service was soooooo slow. Sandwich needed much more meat. Decent price at 4 euro I guess, but so many better choices in the area.

If you want to eat a sandwich in the US on the level of Subway go here - not local, not good, crap - unless your in college don't go here

If you're looking for a break from the carbs this is the place to go. Oil shoppe has a variety of of salad combinations and the portion sizes are large and delicious. Highly recommend. read more

If I could give this place 6 stars, I would! I went to this cute little panini place after my roommate raved about it. I got the #19 I believe, all I know is that it had gravy on it, something that I have missed dearly. After the first bite, I knew I was in love. The service here is incredibly friendly. The atmosphere feels like home. There isn't much seating, but that's ok because people usually take the sandwiches to go anyways. Every time I have gone, which is well into the double digits, I have always left satisfied and full. I can't recommend this place enough. Just go check it our for yourself! read more

when I did a study abroad in florence many years ago I remembered a sandwich from the oil shoppe as the highlight of my trip. Visiting it again years later did not leave that lasting impression. Rather it just tasted like a sandwich I could order back in NY. The combinations are creative, but there is a lot of bread, covering the flavors that could be savored. They do speak English and are moderately priced, but I would not run to go back. read more

This is my favorite sandwich shop in Florence by far! So happy I found it! SOOO MANY CHOICES and I love the staff they are very generous and helpful! read more

Had the #4 and onion rings and I couldn't have been happier. The staff was lovely and the food didn't disappoint! so cheap too! such a gem to find in Florence! read more