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    Our Hero's

    4.5 (114 reviews)
    InexpensiveSandwiches
    Closed 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Ham salami provolone lettuce tomato mayo oil vinegar salt pepper oregano anddddddd onions...
    Terence R.

    There are no misses here. You can literally order anything on the menu, or any way you want to mix and match your sub, and it is top tier. People dont stay in business for over 50 years by accident. This is a staple in jersey city, especially to mcginley square and my alma mater, Hudson Catholic HS. Parking sucks, but you will make it work somehow some way if you know whats good for you !

    A good sammich
    Will B.

    Very good sandwich. Would definitely come back if I were in the area. Cash only, essentially no parking (street parking, but you'd be lucky to get it), small Mom & Pop kinda place. The line was out to the street when I got there, so I knew it must be good.

    Turkey and cheese sandwich
    Nilofer M.

    Great place! Super small and almost unnoticeable until you see a line out of the door. It does take a while, but I do understand why after going inside.. they really make sure you're getting what you want and are patient. I ordered ahead of time and they had the sandwiches ready earlier than the time they had given me. Definitely will be visiting again! I had the turkey and cheese with their basic mayo salt pepper oregano oil vinegar and lettuce tomato onion- DELICIOUS.

    Stephanie Y.

    Imagine Subway but with super fresh ingredients, high quality turkey meats and a sweet older gentleman serving it up while giving you a history lesson about the store as well (been here since the '60's). This is no Italian deli, so don't channel 2nd St. Deli, Vito's or Luca Brasi's here, this was just a simple, fresh sandwich that rings in at $4.44 (turkey & cheese). Everything is hand sliced in front of you as you order and the shredded lettuce and tomatoes were fresh and crisp. No fresh mutz or roasted red peppers here, just a simple sub sandwich for a simple girl on a simple Saturday. This is definitely a solid option for those living in JSQ & McGinley Square areas who want to avoid all the greasy chains and Latin food spots. I'd most certainly come again.

    Number 10 our Hero special. Roast beef, turkey, salami , and capicola.

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    Roast beef sandwich (number 7) was pretty good. They REALLY stuffed it with the beef, if you're into that. Very jersey-mikes typa flavor.

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    Sandwiches are always delicious. The bread is fresh and the sandwich fixings are more than adequate. Yum!

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    Super fresh, always great service and affordable. I've been coming here since college and it's always been my favorite sandwich shop in JC!

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    Sandwich still fire .. Mayo both sides lettuce tomato oil and vinegar on whatever sandwich you get yummy...

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    The subs I've been looking for. As someone who had made subs for 11 years I finally have a place that compares

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    Best sandwich spot in Jersey City. When you walk in bits like walking back in time. Cash only here folks. No cards.

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    Cangiano’s Marketplace  - Ham salami and chz

    Cangiano’s Marketplace

    4.7(156 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    Listen... I walked in here like "lemme see what the hype is about " and walked out like *okaaaay…read moreCARGIANO'S, I see you* First of all -- this place has been holding it DOWN since 1919... like WHAT?! If you been rocking since 1919, mi amor, I **have** to come see what's going on. That alone made me wanna pull up And let me tell you... I walked from Jersey City Heights down to downtown -- not a bad walk at all, un chin de cardio before breakfast . Real "treat yourself, mi amor" type of morning. Soon as I walked in... BABYYYY I felt like I got teleported straight into a little Italian market Shelves full of Italian goodies -- pastas, oils, snacks... I was like *yo quiero todo esto* It was giving *ciao bella, benvenuti, mangia mangia* vibes all day. The staff? Súper nice. No attitude, no rush -- just good energy. I told them it was my first time and asked what they're known for, and they really put me on No gatekeeping over here. My husband got the #7 (on a roll) I got the #8 (on a bagel) We sat outside and did what married people do... switched sandwiches halfway Now listen... mine was good -- turkey, egg, pesto... she was cute, she had flavor, estaba bien ‍ BUT HIS?! Ese sándwich estaba otro nivel. I don't know if it was the roasted peppers or what but *Dios mío*... delicioso, chef's kiss Only thing? Next time I'm switching my bagel for a roll porque ese pan estaba hitting different. The roll? Soft, fresh, perfecto. Also... let me tell you about the BACK They got frozen pastas, little Napoli-style dishes, a whole meat section that looked crazy fresh, and you can order cold sandwiches too. Esto no es solo un deli -- it's a whole Italian experience, okurrr. And yes... it's a *little* pricey, no te voy a mentir. Pero honestly? You get what you pay for. Calidad, sabor, vibes -- todo está ahí. I skipped the coffee porque estoy tratando de behave con el budget but next time? And I'm coming back for that banana pudding porque I'm obsessed no shame. They got a little patio if you wanna sit, or you can take your food to the park and have a whole picnic moment. Real main character energy. Ponte linda, grab your sandwich, and just vibe out. Overall? 5 stars Good food, good vibes, buena gente. CARGIANO'S said "treat yourself" y yo dije... say less

    Outstanding Italian sandwiches, ordered online for pick up, quick and easy. Cute little shop with…read morelots of baked goods, however only seating available are some tables outside so we decided to eat these in our car since it was freezing out! We ordered a #22 and #25 - both were delicious. The grilled chicken and eggplant was very special, never had anything like it, slightly sweet with the peppers. Turkey on the other one was cut thinly and very fresh. Bread was outstanding, we'll be back next time we're in the area.

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    Sub Culture - The It Just Doesn't Matter

    Sub Culture

    4.0(136 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    Not too often where you can eat dinner while playing video games in public. This is definitely a…read moreshame-free environment for sure. I was re-living my 90s video game memories by playing classics on the Super Nintendo emulator. Lot of classics, but super shout out to Donkey Kong Country 2, that I easily remembered after years. Anyhow, in between playing video games I went for an Eggplant Parm hero. There were some other interesting veggie choices - pasta, veggie burger, etc. - but I thought this one fit the bill. I was quite busy playing the video games that the food was secondary. However, I didn't hate a single bite of it. That's a good sign. Love reminiscing over childhood nostalgia playing video games!

    This was a great experience for catering!…read more They have so many catering options on their website, and when I called they were also extremely helpful in answering questions and walking me through everything. I ordered a few 3 ft subs which were perfect for our large group. 3 Ft speciality subs are $80 and for an extra $10 they will cut the sub. They also charge a delivery fee of $25. They delivered right on time which was much appreciated. Everyone loved the sandwiches - we ordered a fully loaded Italian sub and a chicken cutlet sub. Overall this was a solid pick and I'm happy I placed a catering order here.

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    Venti Italian Specialties - The Venti Combo. Just one of their many delicious sandwiches!

    Venti Italian Specialties

    4.6(50 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    My chicken Caesar was outstanding I drove from Pennsylvania the flavor was amazing I asked for…read moreextra dressing on the side that dressing should be bottled and sold in the supermarket Loved the crotons as well as the chicken cutlets not to mention the fresh lettuce Everything works well together And while I waited for my sandwich I got complimentary mozzarella made in house it was amazing Service outstanding chill vibe while I waited Go support this establishment I will be going back soon the try the other sandwiches

    Stopped by Venti Italian Specialties and it definitely lives up to the hype. If you're into legit…read moreItalian deli sandwiches, this place is a must. They have a huge variety of sandwiches on the menu, from classic combos to more creative, loaded options, so there's something for everyone. We ordered the chicken Caesar, the Hell Raiser, and the Jimmy Z, and each one brought something different to the table. The chicken cutlets were cooked perfectly and not greasy at all. You can taste how incredibly fresh the mozzarella was which really stood out, and the bread was soft but sturdy enough to hold everything together without falling apart. What really impressed me was how generous the portions were. These sandwiches are packed! Super filling and worth the price (14$). You can tell they don't cut corners with quality or quantity. Only downside is parking can be a bit of a struggle in the area, so plan ahead. But once you take that first bite, you won't even care.

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    Salumeria Ercolano - Custom Chicken Cutlet

    Salumeria Ercolano

    4.7(113 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    Any other old-timers out there remember how revolutionary the fax machine was when it was first…read moreintroduced? With that continuous roll of thermal paper (and the ink would eventually fade on the fax you'd received)? Now they're obsolete. Relics from yesteryear that my own kids wouldn't even have a clue about. The only reason I know about this salumeria? They (still) fax their daily specials to our office and it always looks pretty darn enticing. Two visits spaced a few years apart and... it's a decent deli, but for such a massive space it sure feels like they don't have enough. On my most recent visit I'd asked for hot sausage and they seemed almost confused and pushed soppressata instead. (Maybe that's my fault that I'm coming too early before they have a chance to fill up the cases?) There's a big "Tavola Calda" for the hot (prepared) meals/specials (that they hype up via their daily faxes). People behind the counter are friendly. Parking lot in the back. Decent pricing. In the center there's plenty of tables (I'm not sure if it's technically a 'restaurant' as well?). On my initial visit the lot across the street was completely empty/barren/abandoned. My most recent visit there's the foundation and frame to a massive 500-capacity building. (The next time I'll make my way here - that new complex will surely be filled to the brim with tenants.) And yes... when you're paying at the counter look to the right and you'll see their most lovely deluxe fax machine standing at the ready to get the word out!

    Quality food great tasting and they never disappoint We get…read morelunch here a few times a week and cater and office event from them.

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