50 Best Sandwich Shops in Cincinnati

“There is no better deli in the city of Cincinnati - the staff make you feel right at home, while their food (both the daily specials and the always delicious chicken salad) rivals any lunch spot in town. I'm so thankful I found this place & will continue to support them for years to come!“

“SO DELICIOUS! Will definitely be back!“

“My wife and I had the absolute pleasure of having Dan take care of us today. He's running the store alone and still provides the best customer service. This man needs to be handsomely rewarded for his work. My food was hot and delicious. Thank you Dan, Because if you this is the ONLY penn station ill be eating at in cincinnati.“

“Look, there’s a ton of menu items so I’m pleasurely surprised for it being just a little itty bitty sandwich shop. I think the sandwiches could have been toasted less. And the BBQ bacon sandwich should have chicken on it. But it was pretty good. I’d say next time I’m trying that chicken bacon ranch. But only time will tell if God allows there to be a next time. He is coming.“

“they have very nice and kind workers there! it was very clean. they were very quick to make my food. they were just very friendly and I really appreciated them all“

“Service, cleanliness, food! All you can ask for. Never disappoints!“

“Firehouse has great subs!“

“THIS PLACE. Top tier. As a UC student, this has always been my girls go to. I was close in clifton, so i had to try. The milnesa & turkey avocado were recommended to me & they did not disappoint. The small spice & blast of flavor from the warm ready fried chicken on the milnesa is impeccable. Honestly nothing better in clifton“

“The food is incredibly delicious! You’ll crave it once you taste it. 🥰 The only issue is that they go through new staff like water and don’t seem to treat them well or provide the necessary training.

I have visited this store for three years so I know I have had enough time to evaluate— you will always have delicious food 🥘 staff may be new and improperly trained.“

“omg my sister and I ate there today the best grilled cheese I've ever had highly recommended 👍great waitress ect...“

“staff always cares about Celiac Allergy and we can actually eat tasty food ❤❤❤“

“Just visited the Subway on Princeton-Glendale Road, and wow—what a great experience! My sandwich tasted incredibly fresh, and every ingredient felt like it was prepared with attention. But the highlight was the service. Hims greeted me with a smile and made my sandwich exactly the way I imagined it. It’s the kind of service that makes you want to come back again. If you’re in West Chester, this Subway is definitely worth the stop!“

“I ordered the Angus beef hamburger & it was one of the best I’ve had in Cincinnati & definitely the best that I have had at that price point. I liked the way they had the pickles & Dijon mustard on the side, I used both & the pickles seemed homemade. My side was coleslaw & that was delish as well. I ordered online for pickup & even though they had a lot of cars in the drive through, my order was made quickly. I definitely recommend!!“

“We went based on Izzy's top ranking for steak and looked forward to a special steak meal with dear friends. Izzy's service was amazing, drinks, sides, beef bourginon were great but compared to other top steak houses we were let down. The ribeye was not as thick as expected and not the quality of beef as expected. No steaks were offered with bone in.“

“I don't get Penn Station like I used to. Older and can't handle the calories as often as I'd like. But when I want a Reuben, I go straight to Forest Park Penn Station. Haven't been disappointed yet. I get extra meat, extra cheese on the multigrain roll. Scrumptious! That multigrain roll is what you need. I usually pick up at the window. I have eaten inside. The place is clean and the people were friendly and professional. And the bathroom was clean! Service at the window was just as inside. I don't have a complaint about the price cause everything everywhere is high. My only complaint is why have restaurants stopped cutting sandwiches? If you're driving or just not going home, you have to hold the whole thing to take a bite. Please cut the sandwiches/hoagies.👍🏾“

“Friendly service, very clean, great family place and delicious food!“

“Just wish there was one closer to me!! Love their chicken salad & the cookies!!“

“When a deli has two whole pages dedicated to different iterations of the world best rueben, you know you’re in for a treat. \n\nI had the turkey rueben, which was great. The rueben comes with a potato pancake, or switch it to another side if you prefer (definitely just get the potato pancake). \n\nAs stated on their website, some of the equipment and seating may have changed throughout the years, but they are still serving the original recipe from 1901.“

“We went based on Izzy's top ranking for steak and looked forward to a special steak meal with dear friends. Izzy's service was amazing, drinks, sides, beef bourginon were great but compared to other top steak houses we were let down. The ribeye was not as thick as expected and not the quality of beef as expected. No steaks were offered with bone in.“

“I love this Penn station it feels like family when I come in the workers are very kind it’s just a great experience red Bank“

“Go here often when I'm out doing Instacart an love the staff here. Always has such a great atmosphere in evenings when I come an the employees are fantastic as well. They're wonderful to talk to an remember my normal order as well. Will continue to be a regular spot because the food an service is great an it's in a convenient area for me as well.

Parking: Kind of a tight parking lot but the evenings there's a bit more parking available“

“This was my first time at this Penn Station location, and as always, I’ve loved their subs—this location didn’t disappoint! I got the monthly special, the Reuben, along with fries and a drink. I chose the lemonade, though I think the special is supposed to be for fountain drinks only, but I appreciated the free upgrade! :-)

The service was great; the employees were friendly, had happy expressions, and were willing to help when needed. I visited on a Thursday early afternoon and was impressed with the service I received. The location is very convenient, close to dealerships, so I stopped by after my car maintenance.

I’ll definitely be back when I’m in the area!“

“I have had to leave a negative review on this store before but everything was like night and day today. I care about customer service because my family owned several restaurants years ago in Florida and I know the importance. From the moment any customer walked in the store, Dan immediately acknowledged each and every one of them. Dan is exactly the type of employee I always wanted in my stores in fact, I recommend having Dan train all of your employees if he doesn't already. Thank you Dan!“

“I don't generally give reviews of places, but this is a must!! We went in for the advertised gluten free bread, we ordered and my husband requested that the first person change their gloves to eliminate cross contamination, that's when I realized that this was a mine field and started looking for all the requests we would need to make to keep him from getting contaminated. I didn't even have to ask!! They brought the sub out wrapped up, changed gloves, wiped the counter, got a new knife, put the sub on a wrap to transport it down the line, and placed the knife on the wrap as well, second person changed gloves, when he asked for mayo asked if packets were ok since the spreader and mayo were not safe. I want to cry, I am so happy with the care they took, the sensitivities to the hazard that he faces was phenomenal!!!“

“This location hooks me up big time.

I ordered catering and half my staff has dietary restrictions. The manager reviewed the procedures and they totally made sure of no cross contamination. Kudos!!! Thanks so much!!

Dietary restrictions: They hooked us up making sure clean for the no pork folks!!“

“Penn Stations subs are not the same as they used to be. They barely have any meat on them and they are not as tasty. I dont go to Penn Statiin for my subs hardly anymore. This was a different location so I thought I would give it a try but same result. Bland, dry and almost meatless“

“I've been going here for years. Here lately I've been visiting daily. Sometimes the staff are a little on edge I would say. This is a fairly busy restaurant so I get it. The food is amazing. I love their Cold Deli Sandwichs. They're having a very good deal right now on Tuesday you can buy a sandwich and get one free. It's for the Bengals. Win or lose, every Tuesday, free sandwich. Don't forget to tip them. They deserve it.“

“This location never disappoints! The manager, Mary, was very kind and greeted us as soon as we walked in! She made the experience fun and we didn’t feel rushed like at other locations! I got the Philly add teriyaki and it was great! Very filling and the flavor hit right on point! My wife got the Italian and she wanted to go get another lol! The subs are always top tier here.. the lemonade and sweet tea mix is by far the best around!! Great staff, great atmosphere, we will definitely return!! Give Mary a raise or promotion she’s been there for years and she is a great face to see when we come in.. amazing customer service!!“

“Great food but this one older lady doesn’t know anything. Like if I ask a question about the dressing or something you should be able to answer it not say I don’t know I don’t eat it. 🤦🏼‍♀️ you don’t have to eat it just tastes or look at the food etc.. I almost jumped back there n did her job tahts how disappointing it was.“

“Amazing service It's Family Owned and the owners are great people. Always feel very welcomed. Kenny Anna and Isha are great people they take the time to make your food. They don't rush you the listen and repeat back to you with a smile on the face. I prefer this location Subway over the one that is 5 mins away from my house because of the service we get when we go in there. Even tho I know my order is large they still make it happen. They have one of the cleanest store around always clean. I know I'll return every time to this location.
Thanks a Million for haven Great Customer Service because we all know who live in the area you don't get Good service in some places but this place always tells you come back and See us.
Thank Kenny, Anna and Isha dinner was good tonight 😋“

“I changed my review from 2-star to a 5-star. There was an issue with my order, and it happened a couple of times. At first, I didn't think much about it - stuff happens. People are making sandwiches and sometimes orders are a bit off. But when it repeated, I ended up writing a poor review.

The store manager immediately followed up and called me about the issue. He was very courteous, and to me, it speaks volumes about how he does care about his service and the customers. I feel bad to have harshly judged the establishment, but I think in the end we are all better for it. The store hopefully is more careful in making their orders, and I probably will think before I write a harsh review. I'll definitely do business with this store and recommend it to others.

This might seem much ado about an order of sandwiches, but there's more to it. The follow-up by the manager is what customer service is about. He went above and beyond. In an industry where the margins are slim and establishments are dealing with perishables, I understand the pressure the stores have.“

“Our sandwich's were prepared with care. The establishments was clean as a whistle. The restrooms were amazingly spotless. Our meal was great, the staff were pleasant, receptive and congenial. All in all a great stop. Keep it up Jersey Mike's, Ya Done Good!“

“This crew tonight was awesome. From the cooks greeting you, people taking the orders and the register. And so kind bringing you the food!

Friendly, welcoming! And amazing sandwiches. This store makes the best out of all the Penn Stations!“

“First penn station I’ve went to that was different then my usual. The place was super clean. I was greeted as soon as I walked in the door. My food was made right. It was made fresh. And both the man and women with the wrist brace on made sure my sub wasn’t sloppy. I didn’t have sauce dripping all over or meat falling out. The drink dispensers were clean and free of old sticky pop. Both were quick friendly and it was an overall great experience.“

“The absolute sweetest and most accommodating staff! Every employee is just so kind, and it’s so appreciated! Never have any issues with orders. Honestly, I typically order from this location via DoorDash and call to make modifications and they are just so, so sweet. Shoutout to this team!!“

“I came here for lunch and I was SO pleased with the service AND the food. The guy who took my order, a big bald guy, was VERY nice and helpful. My sandwich was so freaking good that I hope to stop in again soon. VERY GOOD experience

Vegetarian options: I got a sandwich with no meat and just veggies, provolone, mayo and salt and pepper. It was seriously so good!! Definitely exceeded my expectations for a vegetarian penn station sub“

“Love the food. You have to have the fries, some of the best I've ever had. Just wish they would keep their tables a little cleaner. I know we bust out own tables but they could at least they could keep the tables wiped down thru out the day. I hate eating my food at a dirty table and feel like I'm being rude if I ask them to wipe the table off. As much as they charge for the food they should be able to afford to pay someone to wipe down the tables after someone is done eating. I think the customer should leave their trays at the table and an employee bust the table and wipe it clean and the stools. Thank you
Mrs. Linville“

“The manager is great as well as his employees! And he makes killer sandwiches with lots of meat and ingredients. He always seems concerned if the customers are happy with their food. Very clean and very quick to get your order. Love the fries and the warm cookie he sometimes throws in there for us! Thank you! Keep up the good work!!“

“open until 8 pm. nice option for late dinner perfect iced tea.“

“It's basically a Subway or Jersey Mike's. The staff were very friendly and they do have very fast delivery if you are in their delivery area. They are a little pricey but not much different than Subway or Jersey Mike's. I recommend it“

“Very helpful and had quality food“

“This was our first visit here. The restaurant was clean, the restrooms are clean(big thing for me). Service was very quick and our soups were delicious! My coffee shake was yummy too. I'd recommend anyone stopping here.“

“I had a wonderful experience at this location. The manager, Jake, goes above and beyond to make sure the restaurant is clean, food is cooked properly and efficiently. You can tell the team works together smoothly under Jake's leadership. It's clear they genuinely care about the quality of the food and the friendly, customer experience. I will definitely be coming back! Highly recommend this location! Thank you!“

“This White,Oak location much better service and timely. Avoid Hamil t on Zvenue location unless you have 30 to 49 minutes to wait fir your order. Will get more Penn Station dubs now that I have a shorter drive to the Cheviot Road location in White Oak“

“I want to give a HUGE shoutout to the manager Zach at McAlister's Deli in Kenwood! My daughter wasn’t feeling good today & stayed home from school. She really wanted her favorite cheddar broccoli soup to make her feel better. I ordered it on the app & went out to my car to go get it. Car won’t start. So I called McAlister’s to let them know since I already paid for it, if they’d just hold it for me until my wife got off work, I’d come get it & just have it as leftovers. Zach answered the phone & said, “I gotta go to the bank anyway, so how about I just drop it off at your house.” Talk about above & beyond customer service! He even gave me a VIP card for a free meal when he dropped my food off. Everyone there is always so nice. I just love my local McAlister’s.“

“I recently used Mcalisters Beechmont for a catering order - 6 seasonal cookie trays to celebrate vet tech week at a few different vet offices around town. I wish I had know about them sooner!!!! They did such an amazing job without much notice - the cookies were delicious and the presentation was top notch! Exceptional value- I will 100% be coming back around Christmas to use them for my catering needs! Thank your team for doing such a great job! The one thing that was a little weird was that I was able to set my catering pick up time to 10-10:30 but their store doesn’t actually open until 10:30 so I had to wait outside to pick them up. I now know for next time but I think it would be helpful to notate that! Everything else was perfect!“

“Been here a few times in between my lunch breaks. Everything always Tastes fresh. Quick service. Only issue is they have a worker that acts like she doesn't want to be there. She gives off a bit of a rude vibe. Other than her everyone else super sweet“

“First off. I love Penn Station. Probably my favorite sandwich in the city. But this particular store is my favorite. Whether I dine in or come thru for pickup. The employees are always vibing, in good spirits. That is infectious and we need more of it these days. I know its hard work back there and they still stay positive. If I want a PS sub Ill go out of my way to come to this location. And on top of that they make an excellent sandwich. Cheese melted just right, steak just right too. Much love to the Clifton PS!“

“I go in for my grandpa often and they are always so kind and nice to not only me but my littles! I wish I knew the man’s name but he always makes my day with how kind he is to my kids. He always gives them a cookie each as well :) I absolutely adore him!“

“I have to share an amazing experience I had at Subway, all thanks to Keri and Scotti. I walked in after what felt like the longest morning ever, weighed down by a serious case of the blahs. But from the moment I stepped through the door, everything changed. Keri and Scotti have this incredible energy and have created an atmosphere that's just infectious. They don't just serve sandwiches; they make you feel like you're the most important person in the room, anticipating your needs and going above and beyond to ensure you leave happier than when you arrived.

Honestly, I can say without a doubt that this is the best Subway I've ever had the pleasure of visiting. The food was, of course, delicious, but the service was truly impeccable. And it wasn't just the speed or efficiency; it was the genuine care and attention that Keri and Scotti provided. The atmosphere was welcoming, and the dining area was spotless, which is always a plus.

But what truly sets this Subway apart is the customer service. It's not just about taking orders and making sandwiches; it's about creating an experience. Keri and Scotti have mastered the art of making customers feel valued and appreciated. Their dedication to providing exceptional service is unmatched, and it's clear that they take pride in what they do. If you're looking for a Subway experience that's a cut above the rest, look no further. Keri and Scotti have raised the bar, and I can't wait to go back.“