50 Best Sandwich Shops in Cincinnati

“I usually don’t write reviews, but for this Penn Station location I had to! Every time I go in there, the staff is beyond professional and polite. Food is always fresh and what I ordered. Obviously every once in a while there can be a mistake but they always make it right! I will continue to go there and recommend to others!“

“SO DELICIOUS! Will definitely be back!“

“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!!“

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

“Was always looking for a New York style deli kinda reminds me of ones in nyc when I worked out there. The Hot pastrami sandwich was great no Katz deli but real good can’t wait to come when we work at the university. Keep up the good work“

“Firehouse has great subs!“

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

“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.👍🏾“

“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! ?“

“A very suprising experience the service was awesome friendly also the teller recommended I add banna peppers to my normal sandwhich which was a great idea then the teriyaki chicken sandwhich was loaded down with the goodies in perfect rations this sandwhich nearly brought a tear to a fella's eyes 10/10 for me“

“These two young ladies are a breath of fresh air!!!! I am soooo happy to come across humans like them because they're hard working and go over and beyond at their job!!! Amazing young ladies!!! Made me so happy. They both deserve higher pay being the only two working with such high customers ordering and they didn't skip a beat and kept chugging along. Thank you both from the bottom of my heart for being such amazing women!!!! 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏“

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

“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“

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

“if you're looking for a great jewish deli style sandwich, look no further. this place delivered the goods. without question, start with izzy's famous reuben: the bread was as fresh as it gets, the corner beef was sliced thin and generously and the potato pancake was crispy and delicious.“

“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“

“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“

“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“

“Jersey Mike's is a sub place that you pay for what you get. The quality is one of top out there, but you will be paying for that quality. Club sub is a go to for me. The hot sandwiches are also good. Mike's way gives the sandwich the finishing touch.“

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

“Sandwiches we ordered we're great. Funny thing was that after repeating the name for the order, the guy still got it wrong. He did admit he was embarrassed to have to ask a 3rd time, so did his best. Was soooo far off, but we had a fun laugh!!“

“This is my favorite Penn Station! The food is great, the cookie are always fresh and everyone who works here is so welcoming and friendly. Many of the people who are working here have been at this location for a while and know what they're doing.“

“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!!“

“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 😋“

“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!!“

“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!!!“

“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“

“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.“

“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“

“The most amazing customer service & delicious sandwiches! I placed a very large catering order that turned out perfectly. The staff was so amazing in communicating with me to help me decide on how much food to order/ what to order. They made the process so easy, everything was ready for me right on time, the amazing staff brought it out to me, and every single sandwich was done exactly right. The owner took the time to follow up with me after the order to make sure I had a great experience. Not to mention everything was delicious. Great work & fantastic staff!!!“

“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 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“

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

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

“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.“

“Wanted to order tonight in a pinch and it was within closing hour....my food was so good y'all and I just wanted to say THANK YOU so much for the wonderful dinner and effort you put into making it be that great even close to closing time on a Friday night. You guys rock so much.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“So freaking good. My favorite sub place. I love that they don’t skimp on the toppings and condiments. I’ll get a lot of hate for this but I love a soggy sandwich . If you don’t want a soggy sandwich don’t ask for too many condiments“

“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“

“Jenny is absolutely AMAZING. I had not been in for some time and knew as soon as I saw her what I was getting and I did! Perfect sandwich and perfect service, what else can you ask for? You should be so GRATEFUL to have her as an employee. Thanks Jenny!“

“They are ALWAYS so friendly and have delicious sandwiches and wonderful, fast, accurate service! Their smiling faces always make my day!!“

“Clean. Visited on 11/22 around 7:30 PM. One worker. She was very sweet and kind. But one worker just takes too long and we only had three sandwiches on our order. Recommend staffing two at all times. Food was good although a couple of the veggie options looked a bit stale/old/unappealing.“

“Very helpful and had quality food“

“Hands Down I give NO cares this the Best Subway in town Everything is always fresh the meats the Veggies the cookies I can't remember the dude Name but when I say my sandwich BE like I can't even put it to words it's like HE puts some extra spicy on it I don't know it Like that first Glass of Ice Tea on a Hot Summer Day it's like your taste buds has died and went to taste bud heaven I WOULD GIVE THIS PLACE 20 STARS IF I COULD I LOVE THE FACT ITS CLEAN always HE Always have a Smile Upon his Face when you enter I love the Big window where you can watch him Make the sandwiches it's like watching a Artist at Work KEEP.UP THE WONDERFUL JOB“

“My god the service and quality here is AMAZING! I come in here quite often with my partner and toddler son, they not only remember all of our orders, they are also extremely sweet to my son. This is my go to for fast food and everytime I come in I'm so glad I did. I love the staff at this location and have never had a bad experience here.

Kid-friendliness: Always so kind with my toddler!“

“After having a bad experience with a Jersey Mike's near me, it made me reflect on the fact that I have never left a review for your restaurant and for that I apologize because you were the ones who set the bar so high for my expectations on how a Jersey Mike's experience should be. Your establishment was the first Jersey Mike's I had ever eaten, and the ONLY Jersey Mike's I have had in Cincinnati. This is where my love for Jersey Mike's food was born. Every time I walk into a Jersey Mike's, I expect my sub to be made with the love in which you made my food and the customer care that you ALWAYS displayed! Again, I apologize this is late and I hope you are doing well and prospering with your restaurant.“

“I have no complaints Sandwhiches were pretty good“