One of my favorite sandwiches in all of Houston. PrimoHoagies is my kryptonite. I can't tell you how many times this place has been my cheat meal. My order is perfection: Italian with vinegar & oil, mayo, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and hot peppers. The Italian comes with prosciutto, hot capicola, genoa salami, and provolone cheese. The signature seeded bread is tasty all on its own, but also crusty enough to hold up to the mayo/vinegar/oil situation happening inside. Adding hot peppers gives it just the right amount of kick to keep things interesting. And even though the sandwich is basically as long as my forearm, it never feels overly heavy or dense while you're eating it. I always tell myself I'll just eat half. Next thing you know, I've devoured the whole thing and I'm sitting there pretending to be shocked. Their sandwiches are simple in the best way. No gimmicks, no unnecessary frills, just good bread, good meats, and the right balance of oil, vinegar, crunch, spice, and salt. Houston has plenty of great food, but a proper hoagie is not always easy to find. PrimoHoagies scratches that itch perfectly. If you're in need of a proper hoagie, how can you go wrong with a place literally called PrimoHoagies? read more

Sandwiches are kind of soggy. The bread could be a bit crispier to be able to hold the ingredients of an italian sub, which tend to be wet (oil, vinegar, mozz, pickled veggies, etc. The brocolli rabe is overcooked and not fresh. The location itself is clean. It's kind of an in-and-out vibe, very straightforward. The mozzarella cheese is good, and the service is friendly and quick. read more

PrimoHoagies - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

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It's a pretty basic atmosphere. There was only one person working, making sandwiches and taking orders. I had the cheese sub and it was pretty good. My husband had the roasted pork sandwich. He ordered the larger size, but his was the same size as mine. If his sub had been bigger, it would have made more sense, but for what we got it seemed overpriced. read more

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I had lunch here a couple of weeks ago for the first time., Parking in this nice strip center can be tight during meal time. Inside there is an order counter and a few tables and chairs for dine ins but this is primarily a to go location. They were running a special that day and I took advantage of it. I ordered a Primo ham and cheese dressed. With chips a soft drink and tax it was $20. Not sure what the regular price would have been. On a busy day it took about 10 minutes to arrive. I must say it was a quality sandwich that tasted very good. I enjoyed every bite and made a mental note that next I will probably order the smaller (non Primo size). Like I said I really liked the sandwich and it was plenty large for me. I think had I paid regular price for the meal it would have been around $24 which is quite expensive. You decide if this place is in your budget. The hoagies are a cut above. read more

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I had such high hopes for this sandwich shop. I absolutely love roasted pork and broccoli rash sandos from Philly and thought I'd get that here. The meat is cold and sliced here, not hot and juicy as served in Philly. You could tell the ingredients were very fresh it's just for the price it's not at all what I wanted. The bread is crazy dry due to the lack of pork juices. Don't get me wrong, it's a fine sandwich, but to drive from Spring to be completely let down was a drag. Wish it had been different read more

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Stank attitude by the 2 girls working here. No greeting. Multiple unwiped tables while these 2 are chatting in the back. I can see why this place is always empty. Sucks cause when they first opened there was a nice girl working here who actually made me wanna come back. Food is fine, but not worth going out of your way for. read more

First time ! Sandwiches/Hoagies are literally one of my love languages so, I recently visited Primo Hoagies located on Washington Ave. in Houston. About a year ago I found out that I had some Italian heritage/blood stemming from my mother's side of the family so i must be pre-hardwired to eat a deli sandwich. It was a Saturday afternoon with nobody in sight, which was great cause I was hungry! The decor on the inside was pretty cool and colorful. Nice seating areas and one T.V. With it being my first time the lady who took my order gave me some great recommendations. So I decided to try the "Italian" primo size sandwich, adding both sweet and hot peppers to give it an extra kick. Sandwich was made in a decent amount of time. Visually, I appreciated how all the food elements of hoagie were presented when I unraveled it. It seemed like it was a sense of pride putting it together. Overall, I was impressed with the quality and flavor of the hoagie. The bread was fresh though a tad bit tough & chewy. The combination of meats was spot on--each bite was packed with a decent balance of savory and spicy flavors, thanks to the peppers I added. The portion size was generous. A little bit on the pricer side. I would suggest getting the primo size if you're on the hungrier side. The only reason I'm giving it 3 stars which really would have been like 3.5 is due to the service & meat while friendly and helpful, wasn't as enthusiastic as I'd like and the meat lacked a little flavor for me, as well as the bread being a tad bit tough and chewy. However, nonetheless still good! I may be back to try more from their menu. read more

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I was really looking forward to eating here ... BUT, when I walk in, there is as no greeting. The girl with the hijab assumed I was doordash. I'm not doordash. So I site and less than 5 mins., I get a sandwich, I ordered the Italian. I start to eat and half way in I realised my sandwich was pre-made. One of the main reasons for come here was shredded lettuce - there was non, and a fresh sandwich. Also, I would have thought there would have been some taste - non. I'm a BIG sandwich guy, I love suds and hoagies! I REALLY hope this gets fixed, ld like to try again. read more

Visited Primo for the first time. Clean atmosphere and friendly service! Ordered Diablo Italian, chips, rice pudding and a white chocolate macadamia nut cookie. Sandwich not diablo at all, actually more sweet than anything. Bread had the fresh crunch you want and it was filled like it should be. Needed the spice it claims in the diablo spice and soppressata Cookie is a chunky kind, really hard, crumbled to dry pieces when attempting to take a bite. Threw it away. Rice pudding was a no go. They added way too much of the pure vanilla extract and it was never cooked out. So didn't enjoy also threw it away. Not sure I'd give it another try. Love a good sandwich but there's tough competition in Houston. read more

PrimoHoagies - Alcohol filled rice pudding. - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

Sandwiches are stuffed and so delicious! My sandwich was not dry at all like other sandwich shops make which was a HUGE plus! Service was great! The cashier was very friendly and so helpful. Since it was my first time at PrimoHoagies she was patient with me and gave me some great options. Inside PrimoHoagie was clean, had many chip selections and they included samples for their pasta salads and desserts! I will definitely be back! read more

This sandwich was $13 and I got one chicken nugget cut in half and two leaves of lettuce. read more

PrimoHoagies - Chicken Caesar Cutlet - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

When my italian coworker suggested this for lunch, I knew it had to be good. But I was not prepared for HOW good. Let me start off by saying that this place is busy during lunch! There was a couple people waiting on their orders when we got there and as we waited to have our order taken, a nice little line formed behind us as well. Most of their business seems to be to go. Don't be alarmed though, the three ladies behind the counter work FAST & EFFICIENTLY! I was very impressed by them and their speed when taking orders and preparing orders while still giving great customer service. I kept it simple and ordered their Italian, which they say is their #1 hoagie. This hoagie has prosciutto, hot capicola, salami, and provolone cheese. I made sure mine all the other extra toppings as well such as lettuce, tomato, pickles, and hot peppers on the side. The hoagie was amazing! I got the peppers on the side just in case they were too spicy but they were just the right amount of spicy. Not too much oil or vinegar on the sandwich but still enough that it didnt feel dry. And the bread....OMG THE BREAD! So so good! Lastly, I was introduced to Herr chips here. I got the honey jalapeno and they have to be some of the best chips I have ever had! I want to go back and grab a big bag of them which they sell btw! I will definitely be back! read more

PrimoHoagies - Italian - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

The person who took our order had terrific suggestions for the best bread and condiments for our sandwiches. The sandwiches are very fresh and HUGE! I will definitely be back! read more

Classic hoagie shop feel, very small, meant more for take out than sitting in. Only 3 small tables for 3-4 but would be cramped with more than 2. I got a a classic Italian, unsweet tea, and some jalapeño chips. Felt a little pricey but the Primo size was much bigger than expected. The associate at the counter had a hard time understanding me and me them which made ordering difficult. But the team was very kind and helpful in making suggestions and helping everyone I saw come in. The seeded bread on the Sandwich was close but not 100% what I expected from a hoagie. The crust just a little too tough. Overall delicious Italian. I'll probably go for a small next time. read more

PrimoHoagies - Deli Style Sides - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

I saw a IG poster that I follow talk about how good these hoagies are. I went to this location during lunch and ordered the Italian and a container of macaroni salad. Came back to work and bit in. Okay. Second bite...ugh. Something tastes offs so I thought it was the bread and took the meats out to eat. The prosciutto tasted off like spoiled. I threw it away and ate the capicola and salami. I was going to join their rewards program but I will just wait to see how my next visit goes. read more

PrimoHoagies - Italian - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

Very good. The inside space is small with maybe 6 or so tables. They were all full when I stopped in, but it was the middle of the lunch rush, around 12:30. Many people were coming in for to-go orders as well. The service was quick despite the number of people coming in. I only had to wait maybe 5 minutes for my sandwich. The menu is large, but they clearly mark which is the most popular sandwich (The Italian, of course), and the cashier was kind to point out other favorites as well. I got the Mild Italian in the small size (6 inch) and had it with LTO, oil, vinegar, and mayo. It was so good! Bread was nice and soft, flavor was excellent, and the amount of meat was perfect. If you're in the mood for a good sandwich I recommend this place! Can't wait to come back and try different ones! read more

Primo, indeed! One of the best deli sandwiches I've had in a long time (I was pregnant for most of last year and couldn't eat deli meat but still). I ordered the Italian and it was perfect. Great bread, just enough spice from the hot capicola (aka gabagool), fresh and well-sliced lettuce and tomatoes, great amount of mayo/oil/vinegar. Just a terrific sandwich overall. My fiancé loved his Chicken Diablo as well. Scarfed it down while rewatching the Sopranos. TOP-NOTCH! Will be back, without a doubt. read more

Delicious sammy. I had the classic Italian, and I can see why it's a classic. Life's short, enjoy every sandwich!

Solid sub variation from my usual go to of jersey mikes. I'm a New York girl and am always looking for an authentic sub outside of the tri-state. Theirs was hearty with authentic cuts of meat. I look forward to trying more sandwiches. read more

If you are from the north east and have been looking for a deli, THIS IS THE PLACE. My husband bought 3 sandwiches the first week this place opened. From the sesame seed bread to the stuffed peppers they sell, this place is legit. By far the best italian combo in the greater houston area. The cheesesteaks are very good too, not greasy at all and they have a lot of cheese options. All of their sandwiches are very customizable and you can get fixins on the side too. I love adding the sweet peppers to the cheesesteak. There are a few small tables inside but it seems like everything is mostly to go. They sell Herr's chips too! One of my favs from back home. read more

PrimoHoagies - Philly Cheesesteak w provolone - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place was amazing! Their sandwiches have so much flavor and are reasonably priced for the size and quality. The service was one of the best I've had in a while, the cashier taking our order was very nice and guided us and gave us samples to try out what we wanted to try out before we ordered. The inside of the restaurant is nice and all brand new, overall I would definitely recommend this restaurant if you're looking for a good sandwich. read more

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I decided to grab a sandwich for dinner and wanted to try out a new place. Their menu is extensive and has lots of options. I settled on trying their Big T Diablo in a seeded roll Primo sized. I opted for no tomatoes or cheese and added hot peppers. My order came out in a timely manner, and the gentleman working cane out to confirm that I indeed, did not want cheese. The sandwich was nicely wrapped, tons of meat was inside. The bread was good, but once I got home I decided to toast it for a few minutes. I enjoyed the sesame seeds, the sandwich was nicely dressed, lots of toppings, although I didn't think the hot peppers were spicy it was a great sandwich overall. I want to return to try others. read more

For those who don't know, a "hoagie" is a style of sandwich that hails from Philadelphia. It's similar to a submarine sandwich. For the best hoagies I've seen in Philly, there's a place at Reading Terminal Market that makes amazing ones. But we're in Houston! Where can we get one comparable to a genuine hoagie from Philly? You guessed it - PrimoHoagies! This location in the Heights is a bit far from my home near Cypress, but I was able to get an Italian hoagie delivered by UberEats and it was well worth the extra delivery fee! PrimoHoagies has at least one other location in the Houston area, near Magnolia, if I'm not mistaken. More good news is that apparently they're building a new location about two miles from my house now, so I'm excited! read more

I stumbled across this place from a foodie newsletter I get emailed to me and I am so glad I did. First, they have a good sized parking lot, which is not easy to find in there here parts. We walked in and were pleasantly greeted by the girl at the counter. She asked us if it was our first time and if we had any questions. I ordered the turkey diablo, and I am not sure what hubby ordered. We also got the brownies that are sitting there, begging to be eaten by the hungry beast that you are. I am happy to say, the sandwich and the brownie were so good!! I like that this place also has a cooler with cheese and desserts that you can get to go. I am looking forward to our next visit here. I think I am going to try the Soprano, but who knows, there are so many options here and you can modify pretty much any sandwich if you feel like doing so. read more

PrimoHoagies - Turkey Diablo - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

Walked to this hoagie place and enjoyed a steak sandwich. It was made to order hot and fresh. Not my idea of a Phillie cheesesteak but def a good sandwich. Would like to taste one of their cold subs next time I visit. The store mainly serves to go orders but there are tables to sit and eat at. Several people did that ..mostly parties of 1 or 2. read more

Was looking forward to trying this place now that it had opened. As someone from up north, always looking for a good hoagie lol, and sometimes hard to find. I got the mild Italian and only the small size because I just wanted something quick to eat, and although I wasn't very hungry, in future visits may stick with the small. They are very generous with the amount of meat and toppings and the hoagie tasted very good and fresh. The only complaint would be I got it to go and the oil and vinaigrette soaked through the hoagie bread and a good portion was soggy by time I got home, but I only live like 5 minutes away. The people were friendly, you can tell it's a new place with new staff, opportunity to be a little faster as it seemed to be some kinks to work out as they prepared orders and time it took. Otherwise, look forward to getting back and trying some other variety of hoagies. Check them out read more

---Dearest Reader, I write with encouraging and enthusiastic news. Upon my travels to the district of Washington, I stumbled upon the finest of sandwich establishments (I believe King Earl would even be delighted). For real though, this was an on-line order, pre-rec league softball game meal...knew I wanted some substance but nothing too heavy. Their sandwich blew it out of the park. For starters, there is a very high likelihood that my sandwich was prepared on order and sat around for 30 minutes - whatever the case may have been, it didn't matter, their bread is amazing. It stands up to oil and vinegar without any (and I mean ANY) sort of sogginess. I don't think there is a sandwich you can go wrong with when there is a quality vessel like the bread that they've achieved. 10/10 Until next time, ---Mitchell read more

Omg !! So good, amazing attention, the food was great , the place look clean, service was excellent, Tarek pay attention and recommend me a super good meal!! read more

PrimoHoagies - Turkey & Cheese!! - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food was great, and a large portion! It is hard to speak on service because we were the only customers there. I would definitely try it again! read more

The food was so yummy, have many choices for anyone. The service was really great- quick just what you want for a sandwich place. The ambiance was relaxed and practical' read more

This was my 1st try of PrimoHoagies & was wondering if it was truly worth the hype. They came up in rotation via a delivery service at my office building. Figured why not give them a try. I went for the small Sharp Italian Hoagie. Ummmm....sorry there's no pic because I totally inhaled this sandwhich! LOL Yes, it really is that good. 1st thing I noticed was the sandwhich was wrapped very well. Doesn't seem like a big deal, but for delivery purposes it is. Poorly wrapped subs are like a saucy curry or pho broth getting delivered in a crapy styrofoam container. But as I unwrapped that tasty hoag, all I could smell was fresh bread, veggies & meat!! And even better the oil & vinegar I asked for!!! Like everything I ordered was actually on the sandwhich! Some may say it's up in cost but there's a legit reason. The meats are the real deal!! And they weren't skimpy with any of the toppings. Meat, cheese & veggies were plentiful. I could barely finish it & it was the small. I'm thinking about that salami & hot capicola as I type. The salami reminded me of a butcher that used to be close to my granny's waaay back in the day. He'd give the kids free pieces of cheese & salami. It was so so yummy. And the sharp provolone was provolone-ing!! This definitely won't be my last time trying Primo Hoagies. Interested in tring their other options. Give them a try if you haven't yet. Yelp on my friends! read more

I got a spicy Turkey promo with lettuce, tomato, onion, oil, and mustard. I thought the sandwich was just okay. I'm not from the northeast so perhaps not in love with the bread/style. The cheese wasn't melted and just felt thick, but maybe I needed to request toasted. My total was $17 for the sandwich and a cookie which is more than I'd want to spend. I did really like a market-type of offering to purchase additional sides. read more

Picture it: I eat my at-home lunch at 11:30. Flash forward it's 1:30, my boyfriend comes home with his sandwich and decides to take a post-golf shower. GUYS I ATE HIS WHOLE HOAGIE WHILE HE WAS SHOWERING. I WASNT EVEN HUNGRY. IT WAS ADDICTING. ITS BEYOND DELICIOUS. It's not even in my character to eat someone's food!!!!!! Go get these sandwiches. I now have to get him a new sandwich, whoops! But it's THAT good. read more

Well, the service can be a little bit slow, and the price point is expensive. You do get what you pay for. Reminds me of my New Jersey deli I grew up with. The turkey Diablo is the best. The bread is exactly what it should be, and makes you want more. read more

PrimoHoagies donated a sandwich tray to last night's HPD PIP meeting where I tried for first time. The sandwiches on sesame seed buns were delicious and everyone else agreed. If I'm to pick up sandwiches, this will the place. Hoping for a store to open near me in West Heights area. read more

I just primo'd, and boy am I glad I did. I will no longer be supporting jimmyjasonfirequizway sandwich shops, because I found the winner. It is in a lil strip center on Washington Not far from my comic shop (so I'll be seeing you once or twice a week, my pretties). Plenty of parking around back. Five or six tables inside with sports on the telly, but mostly take out, it seems. They also have a cooler with pasta salads, bite size cheese, salami, stuffed peppers, Cole slaw, etc. ok, ok... to the sandwich! I built my own. Because I could. FRESH sesame seed loaded bread, chewy in the best of ways. So good. Hot sorpressata, hot capicola (spicy, not warm), prosciutto, sharp provolone, "long peppers" , which are roasted spicy peppers of some sort, I forgot to ask. Oil and balsamic vinegar. Whew! Also, they asked if I wanted onions, I said no, but they gave them to me anyway. Thank god! They were chopped, lightly grilled and delicious. (I also got pickles on the side, because you never know with pickles... and they were great, too!) It was spicy enough to warm your mouth, slow burn your lips, and make you very very happy. I got the primo size, snarfed half, and am saving the rest until I just can't stand it anymore (probably about 20min). Pictured is the second half, about 4 1/2 inches left, for a total of nine on the whole. Massive. I'm telling you, keeds, hie thee to Primo, you'll be spoiled for the rest. Laterdays, weekenders. read more

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I picked up Primo for lunch and was disappointed after seeing so many 5 star reviews. The online system makes you create a login and it took over 30 min for the sandwiches to be ready, longer than the estimated time. The wait wouldn't have been an issue if the sandwich was good. The bread was hard and the sandwich lacked flavor. For the price, there are better options in Houston. read more

Quick review: Yes! Finally Houston has a decent hoagie! Try it! Long review / essay: I'm a PA native / TX transplant. Have been searching for good hoagies in Houston since 2017 and honestly haven't found any decent ones (outside of trying to build my own at Central Market, which gets close but their rolls aren't quite the same). My wife always laughs at me because it's a constant gripe of mine not being able to get a decent Italian sandwich here. Hoagies back home are a way of life, a meal you eat "at least" once a week, a routine item that kids sell for baseball fundraisers, something you grab for almost any occasion. It's just part of the culture there, and fits into life in a thousand ways. They're something I miss dearly, forever wired in my brain. I will say, I absolutely love the food in Houston but I've learned pizza and hoagies just aren't the thing here. No diggs on Houston, it's just there isn't the same history of Italian Americans here like there is back East. Obviously you're not going to get quality TX BBQ in PA, and seems the same is true for quality Italian-American here. Also, a good "hoagie" is very specifically tied to the PA/NJ region and there's just something special about how it's done there. The fresh and correctly proportioned roll, the specific selection of meats and cheese, the mandatory shredded lettuce with tomato and onions, the dousing of oil and vinegar. Side of sweet or hot peppers. Classic. Reminds me of a million happy memories. Sooooo- was super excited to read about Primos and decided to go in this afternoon. Good, solid Italian hoagie! Comparable to what you'd expect back in PA and didn't disappoint. Not the "best hoagie" I've ever had (it's a transplanted chain, after all, so it's not like Nonna is gonna be behind the register asking you about your cousin) but certainly the best hoagie I've had in Houston. I'll definitely be back to try the cheesesteaks. Now for the pizza issue ... let me know if anyone finds something comparable to a solid east coast slice! That's been another never ending search! Houston is a goldmine for amazing food, but so far I just haven't been able to get behind the pizza here. read more

Incredible. When it comes to sandwiches, there's good (Firehouse subs), better (Potbelly) and then there's PrimoHoagies -- the best. The new owner of this franchise store on Washington Avenue is out to be the better best. read more

Friendly service and incredible sandwich in a city that is not known for sandwiches. I ordered a Turkey Diablo but I was given an Italian Diablo. It's not what I ordered but it was delicious nonetheless. Will definitely go back to try the Turkey Diablo next time. I love spicy food and this sandwich had the perfect amount of spice. Bread is flavorful and chewy. I've had hoagies in Philly (the home of the hoagie) and I think this one is just as good as what I've had in Philly. Will absolutely return. read more

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