Hey just like people here that are family, friends, and loyal customers of "Johnny Gabagool" are going to back him, I am going to tell the truth and back my big brother Bruce on this one.
First off my parents, brother, and I relocated to Stratford, NJ in 1985 after leaving Yonkers, NY. You would think after 40 YEARS of being a customer at Somerdale this guy would at least know my brother on a 1st name basis and not until he left a negative review. That tells me he doesn't care much about his customers. The staff still always treats my brother like a complete stranger.
Second, my brother is a graduate of Sterling High School which is RIGHT THERE and a Gulf War veteran. Unfortunately, he now has many illnesses to contend with because of his service. His dog IS IN FACT A SERVICE ANIMAL and my brother offered to show you his documentation and YOU REFUSED! I know because he called me the day it happened and told me. Now I was not there that particular day but his dog just turned 11 and my brother takes that dog EVERYWHERE AND HAS NO ISSUES! People rarely ask him for the service animal card, but when they do my brother ALWAYS complies and then they leave him alone about it.
Third, this guy straight up lied about his dog's behavior. His dog is ALWAYS complimented on how quiet he is like you would never even know he was there. All that B.S. about him barking and jumping on people was laughable. His dog is small and bothers NO ONE!
I no longer live in the area, but when I used to come up to visit as I still have family in the area, Somerdale was always a stop. Not anymore. Too many other great sandwich places to go to in South Jersey or even Philly. Not to mention this guy runs like a little school girl to post a video on social media rather than hash it out in person with a loyal customer.
Let's see if "Johnny Gabagool" keeps his word of being a "BIG BOY" and leaves this review up on here and on Google.
Shawn Kyles
I just wished they would change their gloves after touching the phone, pen, paper etc and then they make your sandwich same gloves 😡🤮
Bruce Williams
Staff is very rude. Owner I believe who came out of the back was a jerk. No customer service skills at all. I have a service animal that goes with everywhere and it’s probably cleaner than half the customers that come into destroyed, but I was kicked out and I will never spend another dollar there again. If you’re an animal lover, don’t spend your money here.
Food: 3
Service: 1
CHRISSY
Getting a sandwich here is just distasteful. Why must the bread be so hard. Do you guys have the bread sitting there for months & still selling it to customers? Like that is not okay!!!. I would say next time I’ll return it back and get my money back but I won’t ever come back here again. Do better before someone call the upper heads to check out what’s going on!!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
hakeem kates
Their hoagies are top notch. However the service is ridiculous. I see there is barely any people of color that comment on about this place so I would definitely love to hear others' experiences. I went here this past Saturday which was 12/21/24. I had bought two Italian hoagies and I have to say it was not that pleasant of an experience. It wasnt because of what was said to me or anything but it was more of how workers were acting towards me. One older lady behind the counter at the cash register acted weird like she was scared like I was going to rob her. There was no reason to be stuttering, talking so low, or looking away from me. Also not too many of the women working behind the deli counter seemed like they wanted to take my order.
That's why I believe they took so long to ask me if I needed anything. I truly believe it was a racial issue here but I can't say I'm surprised as Somerdale has so much history of racism over the years although there have been improvements. This place hasn't changed much. I barely come here for lots of reasons and this is another one added to my list. This place still hasn't learned their lesson from being robbed before.
They still only accept cash which is weird. I'm guessing the person who robbed them before was black. No wonder why they were acting the way they were towards me. I will just come to Verchio's in brooklawn instead. Way better service and at least I know I won't be discriminated against.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Chris Condell
best hoagies
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mary Lucy
First timer here. I like this place because dietz & Watson is used which is higher quality deli meat. BUT this hoagie had to be the driest hoagie I’ve ever eaten and service was SUPER slow
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Rollie Culp
Amazing small family owned sandwich shop! Literally the best hoagie I’ve had
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
dj camp
Our Uncle Richard had taken us here about 15yr ago, purchase hoagies! God bless his soul RIP! We've been going there every since. The BEST Chicken salad with Cooper sharp chees or pepper cheese! My husband loves Italian hoagie. I'm so sorry I ate it w/o photo. I'm not really sorry cause it was so good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Autum L Schmidt
Best Italian hoagie I have ever had. They do not skimp on the meat. And the rolls are so fresh. Absolutely the best in south jersey
I've known this place since my young teenage years, and they are an institution for South Jersey when it comes to the deli experience with an Italian flair. From the gabagool to the classic pickle barrel and the meats/cheeses with all the flavors in between, Somerdale Cold Cuts has what you need!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anthony Talotta
I hope Somerdale cold stays open forever! Without a doubt best lunch meat and rolls. Nice people with old fashion convenience store. USA!
Kid-friendliness: They have candy and cakes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ham and Cheese Sub
M S
My hoagie was very good. Everything was fresh.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mary Ann LaBuda
Been going to Sonerdale cold cuts for over 30 years. Normally get lunch meat. Today I git an american hoagie for the first time in a long time. Extremely disappointed. The meat in the sandwich was horrible not to mention very little. I will never get a hoagie or recommend Somerdale for hoagies again. The quality of the meats used for the hogies is horrible and was not like this the last time I had a hoagie from this store.
Hey just like people here that are family, friends, and loyal customers of "Johnny Gabagool" are going to back him, I am going to tell the truth and back my big brother Bruce on this one.
First off my parents, brother, and I relocated to Stratford, NJ in 1985 after leaving Yonkers, NY. You would think after 40 YEARS of being a customer at Somerdale this guy would at least know my brother on a 1st name basis and not until he left a negative review. That tells me he doesn't care much about his customers. The staff still always treats my brother like a complete stranger.
Second, my brother is a graduate of Sterling High School which is RIGHT THERE and a Gulf War veteran. Unfortunately, he now has many illnesses to contend with because of his service. His dog IS IN FACT A SERVICE ANIMAL and my brother offered to show you his documentation and YOU REFUSED! I know because he called me the day it happened and told me. Now I was not there that particular day but his dog just turned 11 and my brother takes that dog EVERYWHERE AND HAS NO ISSUES! People rarely ask him for the service animal card, but when they do my brother ALWAYS complies and then they leave him alone about it.
Third, this guy straight up lied about his dog's behavior. His dog is ALWAYS complimented on how quiet he is like you would never even know he was there. All that B.S. about him barking and jumping on people was laughable. His dog is small and bothers NO ONE!
I no longer live in the area, but when I used to come up to visit as I still have family in the area, Somerdale was always a stop. Not anymore. Too many other great sandwich places to go to in South Jersey or even Philly. Not to mention this guy runs like a little school girl to post a video on social media rather than hash it out in person with a loyal customer.
Let's see if "Johnny Gabagool" keeps his word of being a "BIG BOY" and leaves this review up on here and on Google.
I just wished they would change their gloves after touching the phone, pen, paper etc and then they make your sandwich same gloves 😡🤮
Staff is very rude. Owner I believe who came out of the back was a jerk. No customer service skills at all. I have a service animal that goes with everywhere and it’s probably cleaner than half the customers that come into destroyed, but I was kicked out and I will never spend another dollar there again. If you’re an animal lover, don’t spend your money here.
Food: 3
Service: 1
Getting a sandwich here is just distasteful. Why must the bread be so hard. Do you guys have the bread sitting there for months & still selling it to customers? Like that is not okay!!!. I would say next time I’ll return it back and get my money back but I won’t ever come back here again. Do better before someone call the upper heads to check out what’s going on!!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Their hoagies are top notch. However the service is ridiculous. I see there is barely any people of color that comment on about this place so I would definitely love to hear others' experiences. I went here this past Saturday which was 12/21/24. I had bought two Italian hoagies and I have to say it was not that pleasant of an experience. It wasnt because of what was said to me or anything but it was more of how workers were acting towards me. One older lady behind the counter at the cash register acted weird like she was scared like I was going to rob her. There was no reason to be stuttering, talking so low, or looking away from me. Also not too many of the women working behind the deli counter seemed like they wanted to take my order.
That's why I believe they took so long to ask me if I needed anything. I truly believe it was a racial issue here but I can't say I'm surprised as Somerdale has so much history of racism over the years although there have been improvements. This place hasn't changed much. I barely come here for lots of reasons and this is another one added to my list. This place still hasn't learned their lesson from being robbed before.
They still only accept cash which is weird. I'm guessing the person who robbed them before was black. No wonder why they were acting the way they were towards me. I will just come to Verchio's in brooklawn instead. Way better service and at least I know I won't be discriminated against.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
best hoagies
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First timer here. I like this place because dietz & Watson is used which is higher quality deli meat. BUT this hoagie had to be the driest hoagie I’ve ever eaten and service was SUPER slow
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Amazing small family owned sandwich shop! Literally the best hoagie I’ve had
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our Uncle Richard had taken us here about 15yr ago, purchase hoagies! God bless his soul RIP!
We've been going there every since. The BEST Chicken salad with Cooper sharp chees or pepper cheese! My husband loves Italian hoagie. I'm so sorry I ate it w/o photo. I'm not really sorry cause it was so good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Italian hoagie I have ever had. They do not skimp on the meat. And the rolls are so fresh. Absolutely the best in south jersey
Restaurantji Recommends
I've known this place since my young teenage years, and they are an institution for South Jersey when it comes to the deli experience with an Italian flair. From the gabagool to the classic pickle barrel and the meats/cheeses with all the flavors in between, Somerdale Cold Cuts has what you need!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I hope Somerdale cold stays open forever! Without a doubt best lunch meat and rolls. Nice people with old fashion convenience store. USA!
Kid-friendliness: They have candy and cakes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ham and Cheese Sub
My hoagie was very good. Everything was fresh.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Been going to Sonerdale cold cuts for over 30 years. Normally get lunch meat. Today I git an american hoagie for the first time in a long time. Extremely disappointed. The meat in the sandwich was horrible not to mention very little. I will never get a hoagie or recommend Somerdale for hoagies again. The quality of the meats used for the hogies is horrible and was not like this the last time I had a hoagie from this store.
Best hoagies around
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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