I finally had the opportunity no the privilege today to have lunch at Cousin Vinny's Sandwich Co…read more on Cass Street in Tampa, and let me tell you -- it was everything I hoped for and more. As a lifelong Tampa native who's eaten my weight (which is a lot) in Cuban sandwiches from La Segunda and PubSubs from Publix, I never thought I'd say this... but Cousin Vinny's just stole the crown as the best sandwich spot in the entire Tampa Bay area. (Sorry, Publix -- you've been dethroned.) What brought me in? Chef Carson, the incredible head chef who used to cook for me for years at one of my longtime favorites, Rooster & the Till. When I heard he'd joined this venture, I knew I had to stop by and see him in action. The moment I walked in, it felt like catching up with family. I told him to pick my first sandwich for me, and he delivered with the Capo Del Shmeet -- a masterpiece I will be dreaming about for weeks. Let's talk about this sandwich. It starts with bread made fresh by hand every single morning -- perfectly crusty on the outside, soft and airy inside. Then comes the star: hand-breaded chicken cutlets cooked to absolute perfection, crispy and juicy in every bite. The cherry pepper mayo brings a subtle sweet taste that plays beautifully with the bright Italian vinaigrette. Fresh arugula, provolone, onion, roasted red peppers, and capicola round it out into what is hands-down the best sandwich I have ever eaten. Every layer harmonized perfectly -- no weak spots, just pure sandwich perfection. But the generosity didn't stop there. Chef Carson treated me to his cannoli cream pudding, which is nothing short of divine. He mentioned that Guy Fieri stopped by, tried it during filming for an upcoming Food Network episode of Triple D (airing July 10, 2026), and responded by turning to Carson and giving him a big hug. I echo that sentiment 100% -- one spoonful and you'll want to hug the chef too. It's rich, creamy, nostalgic, and elevated all at once. To top it all off, I was sent home with one of their salted brown butter chocolate chip cookies. When it comes fresh out of the oven, it is topped with that perfect sprinkle of sea salt on top -- it created the most gorgeous sweet-savory balance with the melty chocolate chips and brown sugar. It's not a small cookie, but I confess: I took one bite at a red light and couldn't stop until it was gone. Cousin Vinny's isn't just another sandwich shop -- it's a love letter to Italian-American flavors done right, with heart, quality, and serious skill in the kitchen. If you're in Tampa (or willing to drive), do yourself a favor and go. Tell Chef Carson, Big Mike sent you -- and prepare to have your sandwich standards permanently raised. Go. Now. You're welcome. (And yes, I'll be back. Frequently.)

What an incredible experience! First, we loved finding out that Vinny is a former Long…read moreIslander--just like us! It made us feel right at home. The restaurant runs like a well-oiled machine. Watching the staff work together so seamlessly in a small space was impressive. Everyone knew exactly what they were doing, and the service was outstanding. To top it off, Vinny surprised us with a complimentary cannoli and a meatball sandwich that had been made by mistake. That kind of generosity says a lot about how they treat their customers. The food was phenomenal! The schiacciata bread is hands-down some of the best we've ever had, and the desserts were just as amazing. We loved it so much that we went online later and ordered the Tony Piccante for dinner--and WOW, it was just as delicious! We can't stop talking about this place. We'll definitely be back again and again. You truly have a gold mine!

Super fast service and friendly as well!…read more The drive thru is so narrow, so be careful you don't swipe your car pulling around the corners! Price point: I'd say it's a little pricy. For one salad no meat on it and a side it was almost $17. With that being said, the salad had me feeling full and it was a generous portion.

Horrible low quality ingredients. Idk how you can mess up a Greek salad but they managed it also…read morethe girl working the drive through was rude and gave me a dirty look. I was literally just buying salad? Just overall an extremely poor experience. You could not pay me to go back.

I've been wanting to stop in here and I'm so glad I did. Hands down the best smoothie I've had. I…read moregot the Tropical Glow and it's so delicious. The food smelled amazing too, I'll definitely check out a wrap or bowl next time I stop by. I hope this place gets more notice because it's so good, we need to keep it around. Also - they have like 10 different things they provide discounts for from Crunch members to teachers to law enforcement and fire fighters. Great local spot! The staff was very friendly as well.

First time here, very nice small business. I had a #4 Mango smoothie with greens added, it was very…read moregood!

The best chopped salad in the area! I wish they have a location closer to the Riverview/Brandon…read morearea. The food is always fresh and service is quick. It's definitely a place where u can get in and get out! I got the bbq chicken salad. TBH I forgot the name but it had chicken, tortilla strips, etc drizzled with bbq sauce. It was sooooo good! Def my fav salad to get there! Definitely give it a try if you're in the area!

If you catch me daydreaming about lunch, odds are I'm thinking about Fruitwood. I'm all about a…read morefinely chopped salad or a solid wrap, and Fruitwood nails both. The 2 Pac Turkey Wrap and Southeastern Salad are my go-to's, but honestly, I've tried most of the menu and it's all fire. The salads are massive--but in the best way. They offer half portions, but I always go full size because I'm in it for the leftovers. Worth every penny. Their Arnold Palmer hits just right, and the whole place gives off that effortlessly cool surfer-bro vibe. Great for chilling outside or grabbing something quick and fresh.

Today ordered in To good to go app. And I wasn't disappointed. Give two wraps. Very delicious…read more Fresh,a lot of veggies. Fast service. It's bad they didn't have space come and seat,just drive thru. But still cool place. Definitely recommend

Stopped by on Sunday at lunch time, and I was the only person in line. I think I went in the wrong…read moreentrance because I went past the restaurant and ended up driving a whole block east just to go in the back way, but I made it to the order portal eventually. The person running the to-go line(s) was very helpful when she heard I was a first timer, and gave me lots of helpful tidbits. I ended up going with the buffalo salad: carrots, celery, romaine, tomatoes, croutons, then sub feta instead of blue cheese, and the spicy buffalo ranch dressing on the side. I topped this was a side order of grilled chicken. I also ordered a single pretzel stick. Food was ready incredibly quickly. I'm used to a chain restaurant I frequent a lot for salads that takes an unusually long time to prepare food, so this blew my mind a little. I did not love the pretzel stick = it had the taste of garlic, which I hate. I did really like the salad though, although I would have preferred all the ingredients to be mixed, instead of sitting on top of the salad. Plenty of toppings though, over a generous portion of lettuce. No ambiance review because from what I gather this a to-go only kind of place, which is a cool and useful concept. I will definitely be back when the salad craving hits.

This location opened up close to home sometime again and I finally got the opportunity to visit…read more The psychedelic/shrooms decor is awesome. Sat at the bar, the bartender was great dude. He recommended the Holy Shitake pie and we added half of the great white and let me tell you that recommendation was on point. I went again and had the super pepp and the pacific rim and they were awesome too, but the Holy Shitake takes the number 1 right now. We'll be back to try the rest of the combinations for sure! Thumbs up for the cold beer!!!

Since my last review, I can honestly say this place still rocks. We've been to this Mellow Mushroom…read morenumerous times, and I've tried several calzones--each one has been great. If I had to pick favorites, it would be the Steak & Cheese or my build‑your‑own with cheese, ground beef, pineapple, and onions, or the meat‑lover option calzone...honestly, they're all winners. This time, I went in planning to order The Elevated Cobb, but after walking past all the amazing‑smelling pizza, we changed course and got a medium Mighty Meaty pizza which has mellow red sauce, pepperoni, Italian sausage, honey ham, applewood-smoked bacon, mozzarella.. It was absolutely delicious and totally worth the switch. I can't recommend this place enough--if you're thinking about coming here, do it. You won't be disappointed.

Ordered a pick up order online and it was super easy. Had a chicken kabob, fries, tomato, cucumber,…read moretzatziki, and pita. Order was quick, efficient, and worth the money. I wish the chicken had just a little more flavor. Otherwise, it was all pretty good. Will visit again.

Good was delightful, freshly made Kabobs, Salad made to my liking!…read moreStaff was 100% on their toes! Friendly, accommodating Absolutely Terrific 100% I've heard catering services are incredible! Clean & healthy environment Can't wait to order again‼

OMG! I was looking for a chicken Cesar wrap and found this spot. When well you the staff, good and…read moreatmosphere is amazing. They give you so much food It took me 2 days to eat my wrap and 2 days to eat my salad. The food is fresh and made to order. They also make fresh juices to energize your body from the inside. I ordered the immune raw juice and bought the kale and strawberry juice also. Okay the price $10 for 12 oz and $6 for 8 oz. Well worth it and they last for 5 days. This is now my go to spot for salads and wraps. This place is now my new family. Check them out now!!!

Recently discovered the Westshore location and it's a bit closer to my house! The outside has nice…read morepicnic tables and we really enjoyed eating outside with some gorgeous weather this weekend. The chicken Caesar rap is always a great choice and I really liked the Corby's Fantasy Champion (add salami) flatbread. The dough of the flatbread was really fresh and a nice crisp. This is a great neighborhood spot and the staff were friendly!