Several years ago I tried Romanelli's food at the Farmers market at Sun City. I thought their…read moremeatballs were very good. My brother saw their Facebook page and thought we should have lunch at their deli in Phoenix. We brought our friend along and made it a threesome. My brother and I had the Robert's Special (Roast Beef, Pastrami, Provolone Cheese, Tomato, Mayo & Onion, Served Hot). My friend had the George's Special (Ham, Capicolla, Salami, Mortadella, Pepperoni, Provolone, and Hot Peppers or Sweet Peppers). The consensus was unanimous. The bread is great. The meat was too! To finish off our meal we all had a Cannoli. Magnifico. The crunchy shell was dusted with powdered sugar and the filling was sweet and creamy. There is an array of Sandwiches, entrees, soups , and specials. Same for the bakery. A sweet list of cakes, cookies etc. Parking can be a problem. Not enough spaces to park. I suggest you have your lunch earlier than noon. Tables will be full at that time. Looking forward to trying something different on my next visit.

They are Always busy! Food is consistently good. Im…read moreReferring to the cheeses, cold cuts and refrigerated goods. If you are of Italian descent, you will find a large variety of canned tomatoes/vegetables, pastas, Italian rice for risotto, olive oils, cookies and Italian flour for homemade pizza. Like true Italians, they have Fresh breads and ready meals. They also serve sandwiches. You won't be disappointed.

Captain Bill's Submarine in north Phoenix is cheap, quirky AND yummy. This little local dive /…read morehidden gem is celebrating 45 years in Phoenix this year, and it should absolutely be celebrated. Walking inside feels a little like a sandwich shop, arcade and pop-culture time capsule had a baby... and then covered that baby in bumper stickers! At this wonderfully weird, slightly chaotic, old-school Phoenix institution, you can get an Italian sub for $2.99 and add a 24-oz fountain drink for another $2. In 2026. In Phoenix. Yes, those prices are American dollars. So... what inflation? Now, this is of course their cheapest deal, but the rest of the menu is still really reasonably priced. Minimalists, avert your eyes. Every available inch is covered in bumper stickers, vintage photos, signs, collectibles and random quirky artifacts, with old-school arcade games thrown into the mix. It's the kind of place where you could spend your entire meal just reading the walls. I got the veggie sub, which came loaded with FOUR different kinds of cheese, plus all the veggies, and they filled that thing TO. THE. BRIM. Fresh, flavorful, gloriously overstuffed, and messy in the best possible way. Also, the best service - the staff really is the sweetest over there, which I wouldn't necessarily expect from this kind of establishment. An easy 5 stars for me!

The shop has a few arcade games you are able to play & it is absolutely packed with decorations…read morefrom various movies, video games, cartoons and more. Everywhere you look you will see something new, and there are a ton of stickers all over everything as well with silly sayings, so you could spend quite a bit of time here just looking at everything. Price wise, it is on par with other sub shops such as Subway or Jersey Mikes, they had a few deals on the windows out-front however when we looked at the menus, we didn't see anything about the deals mentioned. The sandwiches themselves were good, instead of having big chicken meat chunks like Subway tends to have in their sandwiches they had deli shaved chicken. There were eight of us in total who had a sub, and none of us were unhappy with our sandwich. I would stop by again if I were in the area to grab a bite to eat and take a look at everything in the shop again.

The service was awesome. Going through a line to explain things if you didn't know. Ambience was…read moregentle, fairly quiet. The food was really good. The price was very reasonable.

Still love coming to this place for a good sandwich and soup. They have a really good salad bar,…read moregreat soups, and everything I've had has always been great. Always friendly people inside, and lots of seating room and free ice cream.

The food here is absolutely fresh, delicious, and there is plenty of variety. Upon ordering I ask…read morefor a recommendation and I ultimately chose their new sandwich the Arizona Rattler. John was very friendly and you can tell has a genuine passion for what he does, and it shows in how he treats his staff. The restaurant is clean, free of dust, trash, and they have music playing. The sandwich bread comes from up Fresno I believe. I had to ask because of how soft the sourdough bread is. They bake the bread to ensure it is fresh and soft. I also opted in for macaroni salad which was surprisingly delicious. The macaroni was firm and the dressing and overall dish was nice and cold. I appreciate a good sandwich that isn't salty, and this Rattler was a perfect balance of bread down to the lettuce and sauce. Surprised this is my first time seeing this place. This is my new "Sandwich Spot" whenever I'm in the area. Thanks!

Employees were very nice. Sandwich was fantastic. The bread tasted very fresh…read more It had a bit much dressing on it for my taste, but it was still very good! They weren't cheap on the ingredients- a fair sandwich shop!

Ordered 2nd time. This time an Italian. Good but the meat portion was like super small…read more Unacceptable. Reminds me of subway and that's a bad thing.

2 days ago I ordered a Cubano and a banana shake through GrubHub. I got the sandwich but not the…read moreshake. I got a refund but had to order just a shake which cost me another delivery fee. I didn't look at my sandwich but today I wish I had. I ordered again and GOT my shake. I was very excited. I opened my sandwich wrapping and there a large green MOLD spot on the outside, visible part of the bread! This is beyond gross. Now I have nothing to eat for dinner. How can I trust the shake to not be passed it's expiration date, too????

Got two Big Dipper subs and some onions rings as well. The subs where great. I never had these…read morebefore and they did not disappoint. The onion rings were nicely crisp. There was a large portion as well. I have been here before and surely come again.

This place will always be a favorite. Great burgers, love the fried zucchini and those sodas…read more Almost any flavor you can think of.

Service was amazing, staff was super friendly! Restaurant was super clean. My husband got the…read morebuffalo chicken sandwich and macaroni salad and I got the super italian with broccoli cheddar soup and everything was super fresh and homemade! Great prices as well. We will be back!

An appointment ran late and by mid afternoon we wanted something light to tide us over until…read moredinner. We spotted this delightful little cafe where we were welcomed warmly and our waitress explained how things worked. I placed our orders at the counter, found my favorite (not so common) energy drink and enjoyed the clean and pleasant surroundings while we waited. The Carne Asada fries were perfect! They tasted great (covered in meat, salsa, avocado, etc.) and it was something sharable to tide us over another few hours. I can easily see myself going back when in the area again.

Wow 10/10 happy we found the gem of a spot, will be back soon for sure! Staff is so friendly tooread more

I got the BBQ Roast Beef with Roast beef, BBQ, green bell…read morepepper, shrooms, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, Shake & House dressing I strangely didn't like the sandwich so much. I thought the roast beef was a bit fatty and dry, while the sauce made the sandwich soggy. Service was quick at the register and employee was helpful. Line was long, so it took awhile to get to the front and get my food. Was difficult to hear if my name was called.

First time to this location and its just as cute and clean as the other. Its also has a nice patio…read morewith misters and can be open to the weather on a nice day. We got the Zinger and Here Comes the Sun breakfast sandwiches, the potato sidekick, kale salad, and botanical drinks. I love that they have 2 caffeine free "tea" options! The eggs in the sandwiches were the perfect level of just slightly runny. And I don't know what magic bread they use but it never feels overly heavy. The potato sidekick is amazing! I would order that again to take home and serve with dinner. I love the kale salad and it never disappoints. Cool and sweet and getting your greens in is a win! Huge fan of Zooks and hope someday they can open a central Tempe location!

I don't know how they do it, but these sandwiches have no flavor. The bread even tastes like…read morenothing. Just flavorless pockets of goo. I really don't understand how they can taste like nothing, but it's like eating a warm void. I think it's like in painting when you mix too many colors together and everything turns to mud.

I'm from New York, and I've never had a bad sandwich here....evah!…read more Love the Meatball, the Pastrami, The Italian - even a simple Roast beef. I think Franks is one of the best Deli's in the area....bar none!

FIRST OFF! When asking how do you make your Meatball…read moreSandwich there is 1 correct answer! These guys NAILED IT! I know some of you are uneducated about the quality of a meatball sandwich & that's ok, I'm not judging so do not be offended. To begin... This is a neighborhood place just like back east , nestled in a neighborhood on the corner hidden from the strip mall garbage. When you come here, and you better, do not be distracted by the path to tasty food. It is in an older neighborhood with minimal parking but fantastic personalities, service & FOOD! Upon entry it's a time warp for us who grew up in a time that was better. This is a good Olde Fashion deli that sells great food with amazing service. Franks is a family place. Back to the real topic... Meatball Sandwich; when you ask what is the cheese that use & the owner is educated on quality be states "Provolone on the bottom, Mozzarella on top" just know you're in the right place! The flavor is top notch, added some cherry peppers to spice it up just right, bell peppers & onions are standard. Took it to go, drove about 20 minutes to where I needed to be, the aroma was teasing me, the concern of the sandwich being cold or soggy rang in my mind while driving the 17 to the 10.. I was nervous, anxious & salivating.... Opening the togo container to see the glorious sandwich! The meatballs are still hot, the sauce is holding place & the bread is still bread, not some soggy remnant of dough! Thank you for the pride, quality & tasty sandwich.