PDQ Chicken

Let's talk about pot belly because we all need to know where the best sandwich is…read more I ordered the wreck Thoughts ? It's solid not the best I've had but it will suffice for a sandwich fix , the ingredients were fresh but my bread could've been toasted a bit more. There's just a little something missing Thanks for reading folks !!

If you haven't tried Potbelly, you are missing out on very good subs. This location has been a go…read moreto of mine when in the area as I can dine in or go through drive through. You can order ahead with the app, which by scanning you QR code anytime you pay builds points towards rewards for free food. Inside is clean, with a walk through order line where you watch them make your sandwich. The selection of condiments is great too with all the usuals, plus avocado, red peppers, spicy pepper relish () and more! I had the chicken club sandwich that has chicken, bacon and cheddar and it was awesome, especially with my addition of mayo, red peppers, onions, avocado and spicy mustard. The bread is fresh and toasted using the type of roll through toaster that some may remember Quiznos used to use. With the addition of a bag of any of the chip selection, or a side of chili (also extremely good) and you are bound to leave with a potbelly! Give them a try. You won't be disappointed with all the choices. I have tried nearly everything and have never been let down.

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Josephine's Italian Market

4.9(120 reviews)

1.5 mi•Brandon

The Owner also added a dozen roses to a bouquet I pre-dropped off! He also put it in a Josephine's…read moremug that he would not let me buy nor tip him or any of the staff (policy). This owner has class delicious food and my business! I'm a chef of more than 25 years and quality is a lost art and that's all that they serve at Josephine's! The hot Sicilian was the best pizza I've ever had in my life the owner so nice so much hospitality and warmth. You can't find places like this that much anymore hidden gem for sure. Please give them a try. You will not be disappointed.!!!!

Wow first time. Very impressive great sandwich and legit espresso. On top of that Great customer…read moreservice. Will be back.

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Josie's half salad

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Pastosa frozen stuffed pasta

J C's Sandwich Shop

4.4(63 reviews)

3.1 mi

Great food service and portions. Atmosphere is very nice and employees very friendly. Owner is a…read moregreat guy .

I'd driven by this place so many times and this morning, we finally stopped in. First of all that…read morecafe con leche spoke directly to my soul. It tasted so good and was perfectly sweetened. It was so comforting and felt just like mom and abuelas cafe con leche. I'll take that over a big time coffee shop any day! The restaurant itself was nice and clean had plenty of tables and seating. I walked right up to the counter and ordered. I had a tiny bit of a hard time narrowing down my decision but i ended up going with the roast pork omelette which i loved. It came with my choice of bread and i picked Cuban toast which i loved as well. My husband went with the Mac Daddy which came with fish and grits and the way it smelled in the car omg i wanted to pull over and have some before we even got to our intended destination! I'm so glad we finally stopped in. The pricing was fair and the service was super quick and friendly. There wasn't a paper menu or on online so i took some pics of the screen so i have it for next time. Also, Im super pleased that I was in and out in about 15 minutes!

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JC's Cuban Sandwich

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Frankie’s Italian Deli

4.1(328 reviews)

2.4 mi

This place is awesome!!! Make a plan, drive there now! We…read morewent for lunch before driving back to Cocoa Beach. The food is amazing. We started with a meatball sub (don't break my balls) and Philly cheesesteak (yo mamma). Both delicious, hot and filled with the good stuff. And the bread? Worth the trip on its own lol. Next we tried 3 of their famous chicken cutlet tacos. Caesar salad, Alfredo and vodka pasta. Super messy and super delish. We packed more than half of all that for home. Of course we also took a piece of lemon cello cake and pack of black & white cookies for dessert. Again, both outstanding The place was busy for lunch, cute and family feeling even with a pretty long wait for the food. Fresh and delicious, we will surely be back.

Generally, I was disappointed. In this case, less would be more…read more Reasonably busy for a weekday lunch time. Interior seating seems limited for how busy they there. I was there with my mom and my five month old daughter in a stroller, which wasn't easy. This was my first time here and the process of ordering and then waiting for your order to be called was stressful. I checked the menu online before going and there was no mention of the slice specials which I couldn't see easily from the line. I also couldn't see the slice bar or flavors available while in line so that wasn't helpful. The fountain for drinks is behind the counter so you can't get yourself a refill. Instead, you have to go through the crowd again to ask an associate to do it for you. Associates were helpful with my questions. No one was wiping tables down between customers. I ordered the Yo Adrian, Bianca slice, cannoli and lobster tail. The Yo Adrian was okay. Too much soft bread, not enough cheese, good amount of onions and some of the meat was chunks rather than shaved. The Bianca slice was primarily burnt on the bottom and didn't seem fresh which is sad considering we were there before noon. The cannoli was good. The lobster roll pastry was great; likely because it was fresh. The ice cream is in boxes, which have had the top cut off and the cardboard was wet and peeling in one of the boxes I saw while waiting in line. I think skipping the ice cream seems like a safe choice. I won't be rushing back but will return at some point to try a breakfast sandwich on a NY bagel and order a whole pie to try so it's fresh.

3 foot chicken cutlet hero

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The exterior of the building

Brick's Smoked Meats

4.1(89 reviews)

0.6 mi•Brandon

The service was a bit slow. The place is very clean and inviting. My wife rated her brisket as a 2…read more She's not fond of chopped brisket because it's often a bit dry. That was the case today. I rated my bacon jam burger as a 3. They provided a lot of meat. It was smoked well, but the burger was dry. The fries were rather decent. I see a lot of potential but unfortunately, today was not a good meal day. Their sign was hilarious!

Stopped in on Memorial monday about 8pm. Place was quiet. Nice young waitress took our order. The…read morefood and service was very good. The St Louis ribs were some of the best i've had. They did not need the extra bbq sauce on the table. The mac n cheese & sweet potato fries were very good. The cole slaw is vinegar based and not my type.. The included corn muffin was good. The menu includes other bbq items such as pulled pork, beef brisket, pulled chicken, and smoked turkey. There is a full bar. Portions are generous. Restaurant is large with modern decor. There is outdoor seating.

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Pita Fresh Express

4.7(77 reviews)

0.2 mi•Brandon

Was looking for a meal that was comforting and light since I was feeling a little under the…read moreweather, Pita Fresh Express delivered far beyond expectations. This place did not disappoint, and I wholeheartedly recommend it! I ordered the Kafta Kabob Platter, Lentil Soup, and a side of Hummus. The entire meal was incredibly comforting, the kind of food that truly makes you feel better. The Kafta Kabob was perfectly cooked and wonderfully spiced. The food was not heavy or oily, which is exactly what I needed. Everything tasted fresh and clean. The lentil soup was warm, and soothing, and the hummus was creamy and delicious I almost didn't eat rest of my food. Beyond the excellent food, the people working there were incredibly friendly and nice.

The food was absolutely amazing and very affordable. The owner always courteous and very friendly…read moretoward us

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Just Love Coffee Cafe - Brandon FL

4.5(218 reviews)

0.2 mi•Brandon

This was such a cute coffee spot tucked away off a main road. While leaving the area, I stumbled…read moreupon it to grab a quick coffee. It's a spot that feels like this is definitely a local gem. There were locals at almost every table. Super friendly staff, and very quick service. I got a hot pumpkin spice latte that was delicious. I also got the Nan's Cinnamon Rolls (cinnamon rolls that are pressed in a waffle iron). Very good and I really appreciated the crunch and that type of combination. I would definitely come back again!

3.5 overall I went…read moreto Just Love Coffee for a book club meeting, and our group felt very welcomed. Most of the group ordered a beverage, and I chose the iced Toffee Coffee with oat milk. I enjoyed the iced latte, although I felt it was a bit overpriced for the size. Overall, I had a pleasant experience and would go back to get another coffee and try one of their food items.

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Pumpkin spice Latte*

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Box Of Cubans

4.8(421 reviews)

5.7 mi

Stopped in for lunch. It has been a while since I've eaten here because I don't eat pork or beef,…read morebut my SO wanted a Cuban so I figured I'd get a turkey sandwich. Well to my surprise they have added bowls to the menu so I got a chicken bowl and MAN!!!! It's delicious! My SO got a Cuban and he said it was really good.

Alright y'all, here we go with the official review for Box of Cubans - 10451 Gibsonton Dr…read more First things first -- the customer service? Absolutely loved it The guy at the front was on point the whole time. Even coming in right after the lunch rush, he made sure everything stayed clean and organized while still taking care of customers. That kind of attention to detail does not go unnoticed They were out of the sweet teas (I was hurt a little bit ), but overall the experience was still really good. Now let's get into the food because you already know that's what we're here for The chicken empanadas? Delicious. No complaints. The Cuban sandwich? It was good... but I'm gonna keep it real like I always do. The meat was flavorful, but it could've been more evenly distributed, and it didn't have that crispy bread texture I look for. Overall, it just didn't hit that top-tier level for me. So for this location: 8/10 Still a solid experience, still worth the visit -- but as of right now, the Wesley Chapel location is still holding that 10/10 crown And you already know I'm not done... Valrico, I'm coming next. That's Just How Life Goes... and of course, Just How Food Goes

Empanada Beef & Cheese

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Jersey Mike's Subs

3.1(65 reviews)

1.1 mi•Brandon

Great location sandwiched between a plaza with other great shops and stores and walking distance…read morefrom Costco. There's plenty of parking. Though the parking lot can be quite busy and chaotic. It's a chain sandwich shop but they are consistent and quite efficient. The place is always clean. The staff are welcoming and inviting. They will usually stop what they are doing and greet you with a warm smile. I was there mid afternoon, right before the lunch hour rush and was quite surprise that it was empty. Yet there was quite a few orders already made and prepared. Seems many ordered ahead of time online, like myself so it was a quick pickup. Definitely recommend ordering ahead of time, saves you time and well the staff too. When I got home I found my "The Original Italian" sandwich was made perfectly, a bit heavy handed with the vinegar but it was tasty. I didn't give a 5 rating only because it didn't knock me out of the park but it was good.

Service was slow. While making our sandwiches they asked us if we wanted bacon on our sub. It…read moreconfused us, because our sub came with bacon. That started some dialogue between us and the staff. The kicker of it was, we took our subs to go. As we went down the street, we ate half of the sub and a black hair was in the sub. No one in my family has black hair. But the girl that cut our meat had black hair. Needless to say, the sub was then discarded.

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Brocato's Sandwich Shop

3.8(739 reviews)

5.3 mi

Brocato's Sandwich Shop is one of those historic hidden gems that is 100% worth the drive!…read more First of all, the sandwiches are GINORMOUS! Seriously, come hungry. They are packed with incredible flavor, loaded with meat, and you definitely get your money's worth. With prices this reasonable, especially compared to other places around town, it's hard to beat. But the real star for me is the POTATO BALL! Oh. My. Goodness. It is absolutely delicious and so big that it could easily be a meal all by itself. It's my favorite thing on the menu and a must-try! Even with how busy this place can get, the staff moves FAST. Everyone was super friendly, welcoming, and efficient. Brocato's is absolutely worth going out of your way for. Come hungry, you're going to need the room!

Devil crabs absolutely wonderful. Great food. Highly…read morerecommend the cuban sandwich. Ordered out so can't tell you about ambiance etc.

Sara making a Philly Cheese Steak sandwich.

Mouth watering Deviled Crab top it off with hot sauce. It is a meal in itself.

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Michelle M.

109

9 years ago

PDQ has decent food at a decent price. The chicken does not contain MSG like other chicken places around time. The sauces are handmade and are very good. My favorite is the honey mustard. They have a healthy grilled chicken tenders which are my favorite and sometimes I will indulge in their Zucchini fries which is a hit or miss if they are going to be good. Today they were bad and I ate a few and had to toss the rest. It's OK it saved me a ton of calories and fat. :) My son loves their oreo milkshakes there and Cherrywine soda. If you can't get to pick up your lunch because of work Uber Eats will pick it up for you if you live in their delivery zone. We have done that a few times. The inside is clean and the staff is friendly. Plenty of parking and close to the mall and SR 60 and I75. I would recommend this place and will be back again. read more

Jared W.

10 years ago

PDQ is the perfect fresh fast food joint for a quick meal on the go. I tried the Crispy Turkey sandwich and have quickly become addicted, the service is ok, could be better(Counter girls too busy talking). But overall excellent meal which makes up for the service! read more

Melissa L.

9 years ago

Me and my husband get take out from here AT LEAST once a week.... but this time they put hardly ANY chicken on his salad! Very disappointing!! read more

David H.

10 years ago

AWESOME fried turkey sandwich, staff is friendly for the most part, and shakes are great! Great quick lunch time stop if you are on the go.

Angelina D.

110

112

10 years ago

love how fresh everything taste...great for lunch or dinner....I can't wait to bring the family back

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