50 Best Sandwich Shops in Cincinnati

“I went to this location for the first time this evening and I’ll definitely be back. The welcoming atmosphere when I walked in was the first thing I noticed. Following that Jordan at the register was very kind taking my order, and then I met Daniel the manager. Daniel should teach a class in leadership, he was leading his team providing instruction and expressing this gratitude to them for being there and their work.It was so refreshing to not only see and receive first hand wonderful customer service but to also see such wonderful leadership to others.“

“SO DELICIOUS! Will definitely be back!“

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

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

“Tracy is an amazing waitress!!! We would hate to loose her at the Forest Park location! Her vibe with the customers is refreshing & missing in today’s society! We enjoy seeing her at the tables.
RJ was awesome taking my money.
Walter & Mark made our food with love…best sandwich I’ve eaten here honestly! Thank you for picking this crew for our store!!“

“Another place I wish we had in my home town. A real "corner joint" with amazing hot, fresh food. High quality and good selection. Had the Milanesa (fried chicken, bacon, cheese, and fresh jalapenos on ciabatta). Delicious! Carrot cake might be the thing to take me back in there tomorrow, though. Prices were good, too.“

“Izzy's is one of our guilty pleasures! Since we're both retired and we don't eat out as often, we'll stop in to Izzy's occasionally. Hubby loves the beef barley soup and I love many of the sandwiches and potato cakes. It's a bit more than we like to spend for lunch but we consider it a great treat for all of our years of hard work! ?“

“Need to be more happy more pleasant more appealing like it was when they first opened the doors instead of being so drab being more friendly and making sure the food is there not saying that it's out and we don't have anymore I'm just saying“

“First time trying! and I Loved It ❤️ Ordered the West of Philly and it was delicious (only got a half) and boy was I Mad!lol and the creamy tomato was pretty good, I'll definitely return soon

Parking: Plenty of parking“

“Love the food fries hot and good and the sandwich mmm good first time u have been there I'm going back like I tell my kids don't knock it till you try it

Parking: It's really hard to find a parking spot just where they located

Kid-friendliness: Family can go dine in if they choose but they are respectful, generous,and kind they can get busy“

“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“

“I can't speak much on the atmosphere I do not dine in her I pick-up orders from the window.the food was fresh made the way I ordered chicken and steak and condiments to go always my preference for ordering pick up. I didn't have to wait it was ready when I was told it was“

“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!!“

“Firehouse has great subs!“

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

“We chose to go on thier "Day of Giving" it was super busy! But they seemed to have it all under control and the customers were dealing. As we were leaving I heard the young lady at the counter inform the newest customer that they had run out of bread...."so if you wanna wrap or a salad we can help you". Like I said they were busy. They gave us our cold sammys with very little wait, our hot ones (we ordered 6, 4 cold/ 2 hot) took awhile longer they ended up calling my name ( I enjoyed the first name basis) to inform me I'd have to pick a different kind of bread which was fine. We got home and the sandwiches were great. Exactly what we asked for and very tasty.“

“The restaurant is clean and cozy, and the service was prompt and very friendly. I read a lot of reviews before I decided to try Izzy's, and I'm honestly confused by the bad ones. Mostly people complain the "sandwiches aren't stuffed like a NYC deli sandwich." I had a reuben in NYC a couple of months ago. Yep, it was definitely "stuffed", and it cost me $28!!!!! I also read the potato pancakes are "greasy". Well, as I do at home, I pressed mine between a few napkins, and viola!! - not greasy!!
I ordered a grilled, pastrami "Reubenator". It was plenty stuffed with tender meat, tasty sauerkraut and a nice sauce, on crispy bread. It was a big handful of awesome sandwich! The potato pancake was crisp and delicious. With an iced tea, my meal was only $18. I guarantee that it something you will not find in NYC!
EXCELLENT meal, served by very nice, polite and friendly people, in a clean and cozy restaurant. I'll be back. A lot.“

“Had a BLT craving and McAlisters was the answer. Lots of bacon and the sweet tea is legendary.

Parking: Depending on the time and day, you may need to walk a bit. There is an area up close for take out orders.

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access for all“

“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“

“The food is good at this location, the store is well kept, and the customer service is always great. Shout out to manager Joshua Fisher and crew. There's another location in my neighborhood, with terrible service, so I drive out of my way to visit the Hartwell location.“

“My first time visiting Cincinnati for my son’s away game, I decided to make a stop to the Jersey Mikes. I was greeted upon arrival and everyone had such great manners and hospitality. There was a teenager I think they called him Tay, he was amazing. He made my Kahuna and it was perfect, good manners and personality. He really made my experience a whole lot better and as a teenager I know he has a great future ahead. Thank you guys so much“

“Loved my lunch at Penn station. I was given a free cookie! Also I didn’t realize lemonade was extra and they let me fill it anyway which was very generous. The Italian was quite good and comes with mayo unlike many other sandwich places. Cookie was delish and they toast the bread fresh so that is delish as well. I will be coming back.“

“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!!!“

“The Best Subway I’ve ever Been To! The food is Amazingly Fresh, The People are Super Nice, The Atmosphere is Great. They go Above and Beyond and Strive to Keep The Store Clean and their Reputation a 10. I would recommend this Location more than Any Other. I only come here when I want Subway and It will stay that way.“

“Food was hot and fresh, the service was great! Everything was really nice.

Parking: They have handicapped accessible parking and plenty of parking spots.

Kid-friendliness: They have highchairs for kids.

Wheelchair accessibility: It's on ground level n a ramp to go in. The door is also wide enough for wheelchairs.“

“We dined in at the Montgomery Rd location. We love their food because they have lots of healthy food choices, & their food is always fresh. As we were being served our food, I knocked over a large glass of water. The server saw it happen. She did nothing to try to help clean up the mess. The water went all the way to the floor. I had to go to the counter and ask for a towel because she just walked away. She didn't even offer to bring me a fresh glass of water. She showed no concern for the fact that our meal was pretty much ruined.

Vegetarian options: I love their tomato, cucumber salad. I always get that with a wrap. Not knowing how things are prepared, I can't say that it's vegan, but they have good vegetable options.“

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

“All the food is Devine! Charley’s Rocks!“

“I came to carry out a couple of subs for lunch. I hadn't been there since pre-covid. Prices then we're a little high in my opinion. I did get a coupon which pulled me back in. With all the price hikes, this place is no longer very expensive. It's about normal. The subs I had were amazing. I had a Reuben sub. The Corned beef, sauerkraut, cheese and sauce were great as expected. That bun was outstanding. Without a good supporting bun, the sandwich is no good. This one was amazing. So I had a really good experience coming back in here and will continue to do so. The restaurant looked nice as well. The staff was very busy but they did a good job.“

“Great atmosphere located adjacent to St. Vincent DePaul friendly people great cook food made to order and fast. I was only in the location for less than 5 minutes from the time I ordered til the time I left. Grant is such an asset he is always happy and willing to help. Thanks for a great lunch and experience!

Parking: Parking is plentiful!“

“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.“

“Best jersey mikes in the area. We eat here at least once a week. Whether we do carry out, delivery, or eat in the food is always top notch. They are always super friendly and never get our order wrong. Incredible service. An amazing crew and great food!“

“I am so grateful to Jabbar Salaah and his team for accommodating such a large catering order so quickly. A few weeks ago a caterer called and cancelled our order with less than an hour until it was due. I called and Mr. Salaah answered. He listened to my short diatribe about the issue I was facing and quickly got to work making an order for 30+ people. I can't thank you guys enough for saving the conference! Thank you Mr. Salaah!!“

“My wife and I visit this Subway store on average once per week. We have gotten to know the folks that serve us and they are very personable and kind. Oh, by the way they also make a great su for myself and my wife. We'll continue to visit and look forward to seeing this store's personnel with each visit.R & D“

“I had to wait 20 minutes for my sandwich and fries so I didn't have time to eat them before my appointment. So when I did get to eat them the sandwich was good but it was warm and I couldn't eat the fries because they were cold. I wasn't thinking it would take that long to get my food because they didn't have a lot of customers dining in. I guess they must have a lot of call in orders. The lemonade is not sweet at all.

Parking: There aren't that many parking spaces and they share with another business. And it's very hard to get out to go left because it is a very busy street.“

“We had not been to Penn Station in a long time, but stopped by when we got a bogo coupon. We ordered toasted Italian subs. They were so delicious that we couldn't wait to go back. The employees are very efficient. The subs are always perfect. The fans are loud so it is hard to hear inside the restaurant. Last time we got take out. It was still excellent. Hope they send out more coupons. We'll be back.“

“I was waited on by a lady named Tonya. It was yesterday and I still remember her name. When service is memorable it’s worth returning to. This is not the most upscale subway and it took a minute to have a spot to park.. but it’s clean and the girl that made my sandwich, made it like it was her own! I was very happy with it! Thanks Tonya my cold cut combo was exactly the way I expected! I enjoyed it!“

“I’m so impressed with the taste, texture, and richness of their sandwiches and fries which made my day after a terrible one

Vegetarian options: You can take meat off of the sandwiches/wraps you order

Parking: On the side of the restaurant with accessibility to the drive through easily“

“I ordered through doordash and walked over from my job and got my food relatively quickly. Grant it, you are paying a premium, but it's worth it. I love ordering the Grilled Italian sandwich. The staff there is kind and friendly. The prep area and cook tops are rather clean, and the food was immaculate. 10/10 would dine here again.“

“Why are there kids running around in the cabinets under the tea station? Nobody sees or says something? Mind your kids.But my order is always right and fresh. Kinda have to yell over the excavator fan. When ordering. Good food but I'd never eat in. Welcome to Norwood.“

“I like the variety of sandwiches
For the Mediterranean sandwich I would give it 9out of 10 . For the steakhouse beef 4 out of 10
For the chicken salad sandwich 7 out of 10.
Overall the atmosphere and the service were excellent.
I recommend and I will definitely come again.“

“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“

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

“I don’t think I’ve ever had a bad sandwich from jersey mikes. That being said, today’s sandwich was above and beyond. I came in today (2/20/24) around 12:30 and all the staff were incredibly friendly. The man who made my sandwich had some large tattoos on his forearms and I swear I never saw a more beautiful sandwich being made just for me. Another one had long curly hair tied up and was super kind, he hyped up my choice in toppings. The guy who sliced my meats and cheeses was very polite and the lady at the front was very sweet. I ended up eating my sandwich on fallen tree in the woods by the river, and I could taste the good vibes. I don’t do reviews often but todays crew was exceptional and I’m glad I stopped in.“

“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“

“yummy yum yum yum........“

“Every single time I go in to order and carry out , the staff is so friendly and so quick. There is a long time employee there who is very nice and helpful he wears a big chain and has a little edgy look to him. Good customer service people are few and far between nowadays and you are lucky to have him.“

“I just wanna share the fact that I do indeed work for Subway. And I'm always make Mr. Thang's order. That is my handwriting in photos and masterpieces on page. Mr. Thang I'm so inspired and happy to say I enjoy making ur subs sandwiches. U are an absolute joy to have and a pleasant customer. When I see it face come in and pick up ur order with that smile ear to ear. U makey heart sing and I feel like I did a job well done. Thank you so much for the uprising words u bring forth. In with give ppl motivation to do better. And I absolutely love the fact u love our ingredients. Thank you for coming to subway. I know it face personally and I enjoy our interactions. Next time say hi okay ?Short girl,Colorful hair ??“

“If you want the best subway sandwich of your life, come after 3 pm when Jenny is there. Jenny is truly the shining star and face of this business. She truly makes her sandwiches with love. She has the best customer service skills I have seen from anyone. I refuse to go to any other subway and will happily wait until she is on shift. Get ready and fired up for the best tasting freaken sandwich ever from her.“