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Warning: These sandwiches will require two hands to eat. Here’s where to find the tastiest hoagies around the Main Line area.
When the lunch hour rolls around, few things satisfy quite as well as a hoagie. After all, what’s not to love about the handheld? When packed with fixings like salami, fresh mozzarella, lettuce and a drizzle of olive oil, the perfect easy meal is only a deli order away. Here’s where to go to find hoagies galore around the Main Line region.
A Cut Above
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Our best sandwiches of the Main Line winner for 2023, this small eatery is the perfect place to find an authentic Italian hoagie. Order the namesake hoagie, filled with prosciutto, Genoa salami, ham capocollo and provolone. For a savory bite, dig into the New Calabria, made with sweet and hot soppressata, prosciutto, dry cured capocollo, chopped olives, fresh mozzarella and a balsamic drizzle on top.
3523 W. Chester Pke., Newtown Square
Antonella’s Italian Kitchen
This casual joint has a hoagie for your every craving. The Roy is a creative take on chicken marsala, topped with spinach and provolone. Or try the Padre, a breaded chicken cutlet paired with rosemary, sweet peppers, lettuce, tomato, melted mozzarella and Russian dressing.
841 Conestoga Rd., Bryn Mawr
Bella Cucina
Bella Cucina’s Old Timer hoagie is layered with soppressata, mortadella and mozzarella. For a hot option, peruse the array of chicken cutlet sandwiches or try the roasted porchetta, meatball parm or chicken scallopini versions.
3 North Five Points Rd., West Chester
Bridgeside Deli & Grille
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This Phoenixville favorite serves savory eats like homemade roast pork with broccoli rabe and provolone and a killer chicken parm. If something on the menu doesn’t strike your fancy, make your own hoagie with any number of satisfying toppings.
402 W. High St., Phoenixville
Carlino’s Specialty Foods
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With its artisanal cheeses and homemade fresh bread, Carlino’s hoagies will make your mouth water. For a classic, try Angela’s Choice, made with prosciutto, fresh mozzarella and pesto. The Spicy Italian bursts with flavor thanks to the hot soppressata, hot capocollo and roasted red peppers. It’s perfect for a hearty lunch.
2616 E. County Line Road, Ardmore; 128 W. Market St., West Chester
Capp’s Deli
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Capp’s savory hoagies will keep you coming back for more. Get started with the homemade chicken salad hoagie, the hot roast beef hoagie or the tongue-in-cheek Hit the Road Jack, a grilled chicken hoagie with Montreal seasoning and chipotle mayo that’s enveloped in pepper jack cheese.
1071 Colwell Ln., Conshohocken
Jeannie’s Deli
This laid-back eatery specializes in handheld sandwiches. Flavorful chicken salad hoagies topped with bacon or avocado, plus daily specials like flounder wraps topped with pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, hot pepper and mayo are among the standouts.
2 E. Athens Ave., Ardmore
John’s Village Market
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One of the oldest storefronts in Radnor Township, John’s has had plenty of time to perfect classic hoagies. Dig into options like buffalo chicken or corned beef. The homemade chicken salad is delicious thanks to a mixture of white meat chicken breast, mayonnaise and celery.
1 Pennsylvania Ave., Wayne
MasterPeace Grill
Create your own hoagie at MasterPeace or dig into menu staples like the turkey BLT or chicken tender hoagies. Hot sandwiches are also impressive, like the Cuban grinder—pulled pork topped with Swiss cheese, pickles, ham and mustard.
523 Fayette St., Conshohocken
Tredici
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This Italian market stocks fine cheeses, olive oils, cured meats and an array of antipasti. Try Tredici’s old-school hoagies, which pay homage to the region through options like the South Wayne, made with ham, Swiss cheese and mustard. Or try the Radnor, which is layered with salami, capocollo, pepper ham, pepperoni, provolone and red wine vinaigrette. Louella Court puts a spin on the classic roast beef hoagie, topped with cheddar, red onion and horseradish mayo.
185 E. Lancaster Ave., Wayne
